This was the first time that we had visited the Sun Inn at Everton near Doncaster since Darren, the manager, had taken over from the previous incumbents (he had beforehand managed the sister pub of the same name in Retford and done an excellent job there). We weren’t at all disappointed and it’s obvious he has a natural flair for the role.
We arrived on a damp Friday lunchtime just after 12pm and were greeted by Darren with a warm welcome. It was early and we were the only customers, although this changed quickly thereafter as more arrived.
The menu gave an excellent choice of meals and I initially chose the tortellini with added prawns. Unfortunately this turned out to be unavailable so I opted for the next best dish of purple gnocchi, again with prawns, topped with pea shoots and asparagus tips. Mrs Wanderer went for one of the specials in the form of the ‘catch of the day’, salmon, with a Nicoise salad.
On the dishes’ arrival we were impressed with the portion sizes and the quantity of gnocchi nearly stumped me, but I worked my way diligently through the pasta with its lovely tomatoey sauce. I counted 7 king prawns in total but a few more would have been welcome. Picky perhaps but even so it was a joyful meal and one I would certainly repeat, perhaps with the alternative chicken option. I have to admit that this ‘second’ choice of meal turned out to be the right one so spot on chef.
Mrs W’s salmon was delivered up in the form of a fillet resting on the salad with the customary boiled eggs and olives. They certainly didn’t skimp on the salad! She commented that the skin of the salmon was nicely crisp which is not always the case with other eateries.
After a disappointing last visit (several years ago to be fair) this was a lovely visit and one we are sure to repeat soon. I would highly recommend a meal at the Sun Inn and I also request that Darren doesn’t move on to pastures new!
The Willoughton Wanderer 
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