The Wicked Lady Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Great pub with a variety of seating areas to suit different needs from cosy with low ceilings to airy and a great outdoors section."
• "Really lovely interior - made the whole experience very special."
• "Lovely pub, not been for a few years. It looks like it has been done up recently, great atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly."
• "The atmosphere here is lovely with grounds outside to dine al fresco."
• "To step into a lovely, warm and cosy place was so delightful."
• "Very warm and welcoming restaurant/pub with a low ceiling where the original pub was and nice contemporary decoration."

Cons:

• "The atmosphere was lacking because everyone that could be outside, was."
• "But what was the point of booking if no table was reserved."
• "The only negative is that it is a little bit stuffy, felt like it's a place for the wealthy older generation."
• "We didn't like the table we were seated at as we felt isolated from everyone else in the restaurant."
• "The main dining area can be very noisy with little people at weekend lunchtime."
• "The place needs a deep clean. It's just filthy."
• "But the ladies toilets were the lowlight of our evening... The paint work I suspect has never seen a cleaning cloth."

Service

Pros:

• "Fabulous food and lovely people serving."
• "Mike and the team are amazing always so friendly and nothing is too much bother!"
• "The staff are always so welcoming and friendly."
• "A special mention is deserved for our waitress Ella, who was so friendly and helpful, making sure we had an enjoyable time."
• "Friendly and efficient service from Molly and Hayley."
• "Staff amazing, helpful and very welcoming."
• "The staff were great from start to finish."

Cons:

• "Service overall was a big let down and very uncoordinated with no direction for any staff."
• "Service however was really poor."
• "Service was terrible."
• "I think the service was really poorly."
• "Service was poor on a relatively quiet evening."
• "Awful service, extremely slow & unattentive staff."
• "The service was absolutely TERRIBLE."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Delicious food, amazing drinks."
• "Food and drink are made to high standards with quality ingredients."
• "Enjoyed a very delicious meal, served by very friendly and helpful staff."
• "Food was absolutely 😍, despite having to deal with a flood in part of the pub."
• "The food was fab, we shared a selection of starters including prawns and calamari and had the delicious sea bass, seafood linguini, and fish and chips."
• "The food was amazing catering for all ages."
• "The meal was excellent from starter to dessert."

Cons:

• "Big puffed up yorkshire pudding but not much roast beef."
• "Both our fish and chicken mains had little flavour with a hint of ammonia around the fish."
• "Unfortunately the pork was over cooked and the scallops were slightly under."
• "The seafood linguine, it's lack of flavor and had a really strange/sweet taste; the chicken also tasted really bland."
• "Food over-priced, rather meagre in quantity and of varying quality."
• "The dauphinoise potatoes were also bland."
• "Chicken tasteless and a tad tough."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "You get what you pay for."
• "A hint expensive for its location but the quality of food very well deserves it."
• "Everything about this experience was truly special and such good prices for quality surroundings and food."
• "Excellent value for money at just £30 for a 3 course valentines meal with a glass of prosecco."
• "If you take advantage of the midweek deals it's good value too."
• "The food was of good quality and arrived on time."
• "The food was amazing... good portions and best desserts ever!"

Cons:

• "Great food and very nice staff but your price of a glass of large wine is extortionate and totally unnecessary."
• "The bill was just short of £120 for 3 people having a Sunday pub dinner for me would have been acceptable if the food reflected that."
• "The whole thing came to 55£... given the plates, 55£ was probably a bit much."
• "I would not expect to pay such a price for an average pub meal."
• "It was quite expensive so the extra paid for cauliflower cheese was a disappointment."
• "Food was ok, definitely not £27 worth."
• "This place is very expensive and the food definitely does not justify the cost."