Thornhill Hotel

Hi di ho everybody out there, after a delightfully slow amble through the Van Stadens Nature Reserve Forest Walk a handfull of us tortoises went on to the Thornhill Hotel to quench our thirst and fill our bellies with fine pub fare. Admittedly, if you are a bit of a snob (and I have no right to be judging from my own humble abode) you need to close your eyes when you approach this quaint hotel. It is desperately in need of tender loving care even though you can spot the renovation a mile away. Tiled floors may be practical but they do not match the old building and stick out like a sore thumb making the place look less loved and deeply in need of a make over. That said, I must admit that the garden is green even in this drought and there is nothing nicer than sitting under a huge shady tree to enjoy a beverage. As I said earlier we went for pub fare and pub fare is what we got. 3 people had fish and chips,one of the 3 said it was a bit too oily but the other two enjoyed the meal and ate heartily. 2 others enjoyed toasted ham and cheese which comes with chips, too hungry to comment or complain they guzzled away until there wasn't a crumb left. The Grinch had boerewors, eggs, noodle salad and chips, he declared this a winner. Loved the noodle salad which was spicy and after encouraging me to a mouthful I had to agree with him. The wors was a bit thin but darn delicious. I myself, went for a hamburger and chips. Having gone to the loo when the bar lady explained the menu, I missed hearing the bit about the burger being served as a toasted sandwich. So, Yes, I was a little dissapointed when my plate arrived. The pattie tasted as though it was one of the frozen box kind you buy in a retail store. Not very good. After a week of living on soup to lose weight my complaint is more than valid and was not worth putting on the kg I've lost. However being in company and being extreemly hungry I tucked in and licked the platter clean. The chips were okay, a bit flowery but then thats me, no one else was complaining. There is no waitron here so the food comes to the table one plate at a time.I am the type of person who does not eat until the last person receives their meal and this was proving difficult. Eventually I gave up and tucked in as it seemed like one plate was cooked and served at a time. Meals and drinks are ordered from the bar lady who was polite and cordial. Our service was adequate especially as there was no waitron, no need for one really as the place is quiet and I think its only locals who frequent the place however, we could have been made a little more welcome. They do need to do something to encourage you to return but overall not bad, we will be back in time but not in a hurry