The Swallow's Nest Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Our waitress, Sarah was wonderful, she got us everything we needed and was super friendly too."
• "Staff very polite and welcoming."
• "The table staff were excellent, we were quickly shown to our table and the drinks order taken, then delivered fast."
• "Our server Chelsea was excellent very bubbly and professional."
• "Our waitress was busy but looked after us really well without too much of a wait."
• "All staff who asked if our food was okay and if we needed anything seemed happy and helpful."
• "Staff went over and above to help, serve and make us welcome."

Cons:

• "The service was OK, but had to ask for service most if the time."
• "No one came to ask how our meals were or if we wanted to order more drinks."
• "I had to go and find a waitress to ask about the remaining meals."
• "It took forever to get a drink at the bar while we was waiting for our table and there wasn't even a que."
• "Firstly our table wasn't ready when we arrived."
• "It was really busy when we visited, and asked to change tables as we were by the door which was draughty."
• "Obviously it was busy due to it being a Saturday, staff were pushed, we had to ask for extra drinks and the pudding menu."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The pies were delicious, dessert was super, great choice of wines."
• "The rib eye steak was beautiful."
• "The food was presented very well and was delicious."
• "Food is lovely and reasonable prices."
• "Just had the most amazing Xmas dinner."
• "Food (fillet steak) was absolutely delicious! Cooked to perfection!"
• "The food, ambience, service, location everything was spot on."

Cons:

• "the vegetables were under cooked and the portion very small, the roast potatoes were anemic, the roast pork was dry and crackling definitely wasn’t fresh."
• "Sorry to say but the food was average and luke warm."
• "The only down side the course came on a big plate which made the meal look small."
• "The quality (and quantity) of the food has gone down, especially on the new additions to the menu, whilst the prices have gone up."
• "Toughest gammon I have had, no garnishing on the plates to help lift the visual blandness of hunters chicken and gammon and egg."
• "The food was nice but we found it not very warm starter & main."
• "The potatoes were burnt, some of the veg was undercooked and the food was just warm, not piping hot as you’d expect."

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

• "Pub has had a major refurbishment with stunning decor, cosy fires, and dog friendly, with a lovely cosy atmosphere suitable for all the family."
• "Lovely scenery and atmosphere."
• "The renovation has been well done and creates a fabulous ambience."
• "Good countryside venue. Inviting and cosy atmosphere."
• "Lovely looking pub inside, but so busy that loads of glasses were left by previous customers on a table, and took ages to get cleared away, drinks were really expensive, £6.50 for a lemon & lime & a coke, god knows what the spirits & beer cost, lovely atmosphere tho."
• "The House Burger is something I highly recommend. The toppings and quality of the beef is ace."
• "The decor is really lovely. Comfortable and spotlessly clean."

Cons:

• "We were in an alcove, which was very hot and stuffy, with windows that wouldn’t open - not comfortable on a hot day."
• "Lighting was hanging off on the frame above our table."
• "The only down side I felt was it was a little on the expensive side, especially for the drinks."
• "There new seating arrangements are very tight and close to the next table."
• "Between the dodgy locks, the mould ridden sink counter & the strong smell of damp it was very unpleasant in there."
• "The atmosphere was nice so willing to go back and try another dish."
• "It was very busy at 8pm and seemed rather noisy."