The Almanack Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The staff were very friendly and attentive, the atmosphere and establishment was great and stylish."
• "Took my mum for lunch and Victoria looked after us. Couldn’t have received a better service, she was friendly, attentive and kind."
• "Staffs were amazing and bubbly, feel really welcomed as soon as we walked through the door."
• "The young waitress who served us gave us the best service I have ever received and couldn’t have been more attentive."
• "Great atmosphere and a special thanks to lovely Waiting staff Josh and Ellie."
• "Staff were polite and helpful."
• "The staff overall were friendly, so top marks for that."

Cons:

• "Would not recommend nor revist sadly."
• "Not that busy in there yet service was rubbish tbh."
• "Totally ignored by the staff who were more interested in chatting to their mates."
• "Service to tables not very organised and had to flag down waited service."
• "Service was slow, the starter never arrived, apparently forgotten."
• "Service was very slow and not attentive."
• "It is very difficult to get their attention."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Fantastic, great service, great food."
• "We order the ragu beef burger and king prawns linguine, we both loved our dishes."
• "The Sunday lunch was well cooked, plenty of food without being overwhelmed by the portion size."
• "Meals good. Puddings yummy."
• "The beef and ale pie was really nice too."
• "Duck cooked perfect, couldn’t ask for a better meal."
• "The food was truly excellent!"

Cons:

• "The place lacked atmosphere at 6:30pm - it’s like a warehouse."
• "Some of the sofas are a little worn out, and occasionally the place has an odd smell."
• "Ordered a rib eye steak here, I was very disappointed, the steak was seasoned before, like very cheap material in supermarket."
• "Starters arrived not fully cooked, cold and warm in patches."
• "Coffee was cold and pudding had been microwaved so was rubbery."
• "Burger was just ok but plain in content and served in dry, crunchy bun."
• "The chicken dish was extremely bland, simply a plate of chicken breast and chips with 2 cloves of garlic."

Atmosphere and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "You guys really know how to host a party without doubt and you really made my birthday night special."
• "Really nice environment to dine in."
• "The actual place is inviting, clean and has friendly staff."
• "The decor is very tasteful and atmosphere is relaxing."
• "Its a nice place felt very at home and very christmassy."
• "The atmosphere is bustling but not too loud, and it is a pet friendly location."
• "A popular pub and restaurant at the top end of the Kenilworth main through road close to the famous clock tower."

Cons:

• "Like dog friendly, love dogs, but don't like them being on the seats."
• "It’s quite noisy."
• "Hygiene leaves a bit to be desired. Sanitiser empty, dirty table and menu cards."
• "The biggest disappointment was the ladies toilet which smelt disgusting."
• "Some seating is poor, and the tables were dirty."
• "The table had a really unpleasant waxy substance on it."
• "Unclean table."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Not too expensive, but I'd say it's good."
• "Fix price offer great value for money."
• "Just had lunch with friends on the Eat Out to Help Out deal and was happy to pay what I paid."
• "And great value for money (comparing to London prices though to be fair) Simply Amazing :)"
• "Would certainly recommend the Almanack we will be back real soon !! Thanks guys"
• "Thanks to The Almanack this evening for a wonderful meal, drinks and service!"
• "Food was delicious as usual and super quick service."

Cons:

• "I feel the price is too steep."
• "Charged £22.50 for a vegan burger and halloumi fries... The burger wasn't very nice either should have stayed in and cooked myself one instead!"
• "Expensive though; £11.40 for G&T and an ale!"
• "Whilst the food/meal was enjoyable and good quality I felt (opinion) it was expensive, especially drinks."
• "Food was just about ok but overpriced."
• "For the price you pay the quality and portion size is substandard."
• "Very average experience very overpriced."