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Monday October 28, 2002
Pie, English Style
Of all the places that one could procure key lime pie, a traditional English style pub would be one of my least likely suspects. I would have expected offerings such as Spotted Duck, Bread Pudding, and Custard. But the Hunter’s Head, on Route 50 in Upperville, Virginia, provided many surprises in one cozy evening.
The first surprise was how crowded the place was, considering it’s size and location. I wouldn’t have thought that it would be almost completely full at 6:00 pm, even on a Saturday night. We were lucky to get the last unreserved table in the pub.
The second surprise was the menu. I have never seen so many vegetarian selections on a bar menu, much less an English pub menu. The food was excellent, accompanied by Guinness on tap.
Of course, the final surprise was the pie. I wasn’t taken with the presentation. The soft, home-made pie appeared to have lost structural integrity in the serving process, and was brought to the table a large glob of pie filling in a bowl with some crust poking out here and there, and whipped cream on top. But once I took the first bite, all my apprehensions melted away into sweet, creamy, tangy goodness. The Texture of the filling was silky custard, and there were chunks of crumbly crust for contrast. Fresh whipped cream only added to the experience, nicely balancing smooth cream with the tangy custard of the pie.
If you ever find yourself near Upperville, VA, stop in to the Hunter’s Head for the warm atmosphere, tasty beverages, and great food. Just remember to save room for the pie.
This Key Lime Pie was reviewed by Sarah at 11:39 am


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Friday October 25
By Rick 4:26 pm
“… However, I still think the most fun and relaxing time we had was at the Hunter’s Head, an English-style pub in the Virginia countryside.
The Hunter’s Head in Upperville is a cozy little place with good food, tasty beverages and great ambience. It is apparently popular as well. When we arrived around 6 p.m. on Saturday night, we found that all but one of the tables were reserved. Luckily that one table was in the bar and just big enough for two newlyweds to quaff their pints, enjoy their meals and eavesdrop on the interesting people around them. And there certainly were some interesting people at the Hunter’s Head that night. At some point, Sarah wandered off to soak up some heat from on of the fireplaces and struck up a conversation with an older gentleman who was sipping what appeared to be a warm spiced cider from a tankard. He informed her that he had spent his day driving around the countryside in his Model A Ford. I met a nice guy from Breaux Vineyard and spoke with him about our plans to visit for a wine tasting the next day before joking with a couple of women who were laughing and enjoying life at a table near by.
This place would have been great if the beverages were the only tasty things, but the food was also delicious. Sarah had the vegetarian chicken potpie and I really enjoyed the fish & chips. After dinner we split a slice of Key Lime Pie over coffee before reluctantly heading back to our cottage. As we meandered along the back roads of Loudoun County, we reflected on our evening and wondered how far the Hunter’s Head was from our home. Alas our beloved new favorite pub is 65 miles away. However, we can always make our next outing an overnight trip. ”