The Eyre Arms Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Nice warm pub, good for post walking/climbing."
• "The pub has a cosy feel about it and is nicely decorated."
• "The experience was warm and welcoming especially from shaz on the bar!!"
• "The place is clean tidy and well presented, the Landlord and staff are super friendly and service can only be described as 10/10."
• "The surroundings are just lovely."
• "The pub is clean and on cooler days the log fire gives off a very welcoming glow."
• "A proper pub with a fabulous atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Seems more like a business than a pub the way it's run."
• "A little bit clinical inside and not the cheapest."
• "There are no quirky corners or chunky carved stone fireplaces in here and it is missing that historical feel that all ancient pubs seem to have."
• "It's comfortable, although a bit plasticky with its artificial false ceiling beams."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were super friendly and helpful."
• "Very friendly and welcoming staff."
• "The staff were friendly and efficient. Good atmosphere and we were not hurried in any way."
• "Really friendly and personable staff !!"
• "Friendly young bar maid who was very helpful."
• "The landlady was really helpful and welcoming as were the staff."
• "Staff are especially nice and accommodating."

Cons:

• "Awful, don't go!... Terrible service."
• "Went in here at 6.55pm to ask if they are still serving food. Barman rambled on about one more sitting and made no sense whatsoever."
• "The service was very slow and the food was mediocre at best."
• "The service was also very slow, wasn't what I would class as very busy, but took over an hour to get our food."
• "When asked if everything ok we told waitress who just shrugged her shoulders n ohhh n walked off without telling anyone else or offering to fix the problem."
• "Rude staff wrong order served and when finally got right order it was not as the menu said."
• "Called in for a drink and was going to have some food, but we were greeted by the landlord believed his name was Jim, so very rude."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Beautiful friendly pub. Good food and drink, reasonable price."
• "We came here for Christmas Lunch, on Christmas day, for a treat. I have to say it was delicious, well cooked and very tasty, and so MUCH of it!"
• "The food and staff are amazing. Everything is clean, possibly the best meal I have ever had."
• "The food was good pub grub and we had a great evening."
• "Both meals were amazing."
• "Fantastic mixed grill with all the trimmings, cooked to perfection."
• "The food was wonderful. The gluten free menu had excellent choice."

Cons:

• "Mushy peas tasted very off and like fish. Blue cheese sauce wasn't good either."
• "Pork n beef microwaved to death was so dry and tough my wife couldn't even stab her fork into the meat."
• "The roast potatoes were like pieces of coal, the veg was cold and the meat was full of fat."
• "Steak was as tough as old boots. Not worth the money we paid at all."
• "The first course was over cooked and not the best the main course was not as described but better than the first course."
• "Food was off as it was their last few days of trading."
• "Food was on cold plates. No problem getting my meal changed, but expect a hot meal on a hot plate."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Good food. Reasonable prices. Eg. 3 starter size dishes for £10."
• "Food is relatively inexpensive, at least compared to its nearby neighbours."
• "Where can one get 3 pints for £9-45 absolutely superb recommend it whole heartedly."
• "Cheap food that's not bad for the price. It's basically your normal Wetherspoons affair."
• "Food was excellent with generous portions."
• "All the staff are mega friendly and helpful the food is very good and is excellent value and freshly cooked."
• "Steak and ale pie which was amazing and reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "Quite expensive for the amount and quality of food."
• "The price for a very small portion of Wings& ribs sharer were expensive."
• "Beer is very expensive. Eg at £3.40 a pint for EPA, which can be got at £1.95 per pint in other places."

Accommodation & Parking

Pros:

• "Home fayre. Friendly staff and they allow campervans in the carpark overnight if you eat in the restaurant."
• "Great pub for motorhome stopover with spacious car park."
• "A really nice place where we were able to stay overnight in our camper if we ate in the pub."
• "Lots of parking even for campervans."
• "Dedicated parking area for campervans and small motorhomes among the pens for the sheep and goats."
• "Stayed at Eyre Arms as a campervan stopover."
• "Motorhomes welcome in the car park which is very slightly sloping."

Cons:

• "Visited in Feb 2017 and gave it 5 stars. Now under new management it was an embarrassment."
• "Our table booking was cancelled without any communication. We found out when we turned up."
• "Called in for a meal tonight... the girl that served us shouted hooray they've all gone."
• "We will not be going again."