Don't worry about it, Spleen - the main reason I took unilateral action in footing the bill was that the girl behind the counter seemed to be getting irritated with us not ordering in the correct way (I think we were supposed to order the drinks first "I already asked if you wanted tea!" she said in an exasperated tone when 2 cups of tea were requested after ordering everything else). I also don't think she was used to two grown men arguing over the last steak and kidney pie ("no you have it.." "no you have it..."). Add to this the loss of the order number ticket and the endless shouting of "89"...

Nevertheless, good food - big portions and small prices

A great place - I'll gladly go back to Essy's - but will they have us back?