Peacock Inn Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Service was exceptional and the waiters knew exactly who had ordered what meal."
• "Staff were very helpful, friendly, efficient and are some of the best waiters I have seen in a long time."
• "The staff were extremly accomodating, welcoming, cheery and simply very nice, made all the difference."
• "We were welcomed on arrival and nicely looked after."
• "Staff absolutely brilliant, very kind and looked after us all."
• "Service was friendly and efficient."
• "The staff were courteous and attentive."

Cons:

• "It took so long to get served ended up having nothing."
• "Having booked a table for 12.30 we got our meal at 13.35."
• "After telling the waitress about the inedible veg all she said was sorry about that, not the best customer service."
• "We waited nearly half an hour for our order to be taken."
• "Service was a bit slow but hardly unexpected as it was very busy."
• "Service was extremely slow and lacked a welcoming and friendly touch."
• "We just wanted 3 pints and 3 sandwiches and it took so long for somebody to take our order."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was the only positive thing from our visit, it was very well presented and it tasted good."
• "Food was delicious, hot and service was good."
• "The food was delicious."
• "Awesome food and friendly staff."
• "The food was also really nice."
• "But the food was delicious and well cooked."
• "The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "Sadly, in comparison to other places we found the food was at best average and over priced for what it was."
• "The sweet menu was very limited and the choices were poor."
• "The roast potatoes were pre cooked and warmed."
• "The pink tagliatelle tasted of goats' cheese but none was in evidence. The portions were tiny and we were forced to eat the children's leftovers to fill up!"
• "The chicken with katsu dipping sauce was disappointing - the chicken being mostly batter and the katsu sauce almost entirely indistinguishable from 'chip shop' curry sauce."
• "I ordered a steak sandwich which I've had previously this time it was presented as slices of sloppy insipid grey meat that appeared to be left over roast beef from sunday."
• "The food was ok but certainly not worth the high prices."

Ambience & Location

Pros:

• "Love having this lovely pub walking distance from home."
• "It’s such a beautiful pub in a beautiful place."
• "Great beer garden especially on a sunny day."
• "The venue itself is very attractive and well maintained."
• "The place looks super stylish."
• "Beautiful building in a stunning location."
• "Lovely country pub setting."

Cons:

• "The female behind the bar not in uniform so was guessing manager scowled at us and was very condescending made us feel uncomfortable."
• "Slightly uncomfortable feeling! That said its a beautiful place and on another day I bet its really nice place to be."
• "The room was cold and although there was a fireplace the fire was not lit."
• "We were told eventually that they could only accommodate us outside."
• "All three of them, including an older lady who I assume took the role of manager/front of house were very pretentious."
• "Overall this experience left a sour taste and I don’t think we will be visiting after our next trip to Linacre."
• "From the moment we walked through the front door it took the staff about 15 minutes to acknowledge us."

Value

Pros:

• "Drinks were surprisingly good value."
• "All at a reasonable price."
• "Good selection of wines and service was attentive and warm. Slightly more than other pub dining, but you get what you pay for!"
• "Prices reasonable."
• "£9 for a sandwich??? WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!"
• "We would recommend the Peacock for anyone who wanted good quality British Food, prepared and cooked to the highest standards. With polite and effective staff. All at a reasonable price."
• "The best sunday lunch that I know."

Cons:

• "Had chicken wings as a starter and they came out like tooth picks at £5."
• "When the starters are priced at £8-9 each you expect something a lot better."
• "The food was ok but certainly not worth the high prices."
• "Menu was limited and uninspiring."
• "Portions very small and expensive."
• "Food wise may look nice but make shore you eat before you go otherwise you'll leave still hungry."
• "We didn't eat there 'due to prices'."