The Stroom

Sometimes life is like a box of chocolates. You always get left with the grim fruity numbers that no-​one likes. You also never know what you are going to get next. Think that should be a film quote. Well that’s how I felt on discovering the Stroom.
However, no melon infused jelly chocs in sight; it’d be a praline delight.
The Stroom is a contemporary and funky little number with a nicely done décor that oozes a bit of class. Housed in an 18^th century Conservative Club building, it still boasts an original mosaic floor. So if we’re talking looks, it’s already got a head start.
Now onto the main event and food. They serve up British, French and European infused food and it’s a tasty affair. For starters try the Caramelised shallot & goats’ cheese tartlet, rocket salad with aged balsamic or the seared scallops. Very good indeed. The main courses don’t disappoint either. You can munch on fine fillet steak, fresh and beautifully cooked fish or one of the vegetarian options. Try to save some room for the puddings because they are worth it. Sticky toffee pudding anyone? Yes please, barman make mine a double. Or if you are a bit full to bursting a scoop of home made ice cream has got to be worth a shout in anyone’s book. It’s not the cheapest but it was a find I wasn’t really expecting and a place I’ll be heading to again. I’m liking your work Stroom, give yourself a banana