The Physician Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "Really beautiful place, huge and spacious, some of the features we're more like a stately home!"
• "The place is cosy, very well decorated and welcoming."
• "Wonderful place. We had our family wedding reception meal here. Lovely atmosphere."
• "Lovely pub and one of the nicer ones I've been to. Ambience was nice and relaxed."
• "Had a great night. The decor is good, it's decorated to a high standard."
• "Housed in a former hospital, the pub pays homage to its medical past with a quirky and unique decor."
• "Beautiful service, genuine, attentive but not intrusive. Relaxed atmosphere with a mix of diners."
• "Incredible location! This restaurant is in a lovely spacious building with lovely decor and ambience."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, as we were dining, a very raucous group arrived, playing drinking games and banging on the table."
• "Service was great but the mains took a long time after the starters."
• "However, there was no free parking on site, which was a little disappointing."
• "Waiting time for the food to be served was quite long. We were early order but still waited 45 mins for the main course to be served."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was excellent and generous portions."
• "Freshly prepared food and large portions for the mains."
• "The fish and chips which were fabulous."
• "Food was lovely and plenty of it. Staff are very friendly and helpful."
• "The whole atmosphere is very unique and the staff is great. Great food!"
• "The food menu is a mix of classic British pub fare and more contemporary dishes."
• "The mixed roast of beef and pork was absolutely fantastic. Beef was cooked to perfection."
• "Love this place. Took my wife for a Valentine Day meal and had a great night."

Cons:

• "Neither the lamb shank nor the turkey roast dinners were up to the standard I’m used to."
• "The crab linguine was so bad I had to send it back. Then the chicken wings were also so tasteless."
• "Unfortunately the mushy peas were minted which should be a crime against humanity."
• "The gravy was a tad on the salty side which makes me think it's based on granules or powder."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was great and very speedy, staff were polite and helpful."
• "The Physician is an excellent restaurant that has great service."
• "The staff were all so welcoming, patient and attentive to our large group."
• "The staff are absolutely lovely, everyone we encountered was friendly, efficient and professional."
• "We were celebrating 40 years since we commenced or nurse training. The waitress was so accommodating and patient."
• "The food and service were great. Unfortunately, as we were dining, a very raucous group arrived."
• "Beautiful service, genuine, attentive but not intrusive."
• "We had the private room upstairs which was perfect for a celebration lunch with three generations of family."

Cons:

• "Service was great but the mains took a long time after the starters."
• "However, there was no free parking on site, which was a little disappointing."
• "Waiting time for the food to be served was quite long. We were early order but still waited 45 mins for the main course to be served."
• "I have drove past this place for years and finally got the chance to visit. What an absolute hidden gem this place is."