WITH a name like this we thought it might be difficult to find. Not so! It is located on a corner with plenty of parking in the vicinity.

Described as a traditional tearoom serving light lunches and snacks, morning coffee and afternoon teas, it is open daily, except Sunday, until 5pm.

The menu contained old favourites and there was a specials board. For light snackers there was tea and coffee (both £1) or cappuccino (£1.60). Hot buttered muffins (85p) or peanut butter on toast (£1.35) might remove hunger pangs.

We were looking for something more substantial. Ann was attracted to the Monkey breakfast muffin (£3.60). There was a delay before it arrived. This was a good sign, showing it had been freshly prepared. Bacon, egg and cheese in a muffin (British variety not American) together with crisps, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, onion and a slice of orange were attractively served and made for a very tasty meal.

I couldn't fault the steak and mushroom pie (£5.45). It contained 'fresh beef from our local butcher' and came in a rich gravy with puff pastry, potatoes, carrots, peas and cabbage. Perhaps a little more gravy would have suited me but I am sure it would have been forthcoming had I asked.

What more could I try? In the interests of research I had a piece of almond slice (£1.45). This was strongly flavoured and moist although the base was a bit hard going. Not that I was put off!

Ann selected carrot cake (£1.50) and declared it "Lovely".

Three things caught our eye on the menu. Vegetarians were catered for. Tap water would incur a service charge of 20p (not applied in our case).

And finally the postscript which read 'Thank you for your custom. Helen and the team hope to see you again'. They may well do as they were so welcoming.

One drawback. The toilets are upstairs.

Updated: 09:41 Saturday, September 24, 2005