The high point on the dessert menu is the warm sticky toffee pudding. The warm and almost-but-not-quite-too-sweet pudding is complimented perfectly by divine coffee ice cream. It was the cleanest plate on the table at the end of the course with everyone clamoring for the last bite.
The apple tart had a delicious oat flavor, but the crumb topping seemed dry. The crust resembled a filo dough shell, which might work with a more complex filling but this apple filling seemed lacking in everything- including apple. It felt more like a healthy or low fat dessert- which is fine if that is what it is supposed to be but disapointing if you are looking to induldge.The pumpkin bread pudding with perfect ginger ice cream was well executed but still lacking in a wow factor. It was enjoyable but not memorable.
In the search for a fourth and final dessert to try, even the waiter struggled to give a believable recommendation between either the creme brulee, lemon custard cake or upside down pear cake. After settling on the pear upside down cake, it was found to be rather dry and uninteresting in texture and deeply lacking in the advertised spice. The cranberry sorbet was the high point on the plate. Just tart and just sweet enough, it was easy to enjoy. Although it is possible that the cake would have benefited more from a richer or fattier accompaniment.
Hamersley's is well worth a visit for dinner, but if you are looking for some dessert after your meal it might be worth walking to one of the other restaurants in the area.
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