The Tardebigge Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Redditch

Address: 1911 Hewell Ln, Hewell Lane, Redditch B97 6QL, United Kingdom

Phone: +441527546724

Rating: 4.4
based on 160 reviews.

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

  • "It's looks lovely now since the renovations."
  • "The inside was absolutely lovely very nicely done out."
  • "A lovely looking place, clean, spacious and modern."
  • "The dining area is very ornate and attractive."
  • "This hidden gem...the building is stunning."
  • "It's now a place with bright floral features and a welcoming smile."
  • "The venue is well decorated and very appealing."
  • "The building itself is really impressive too, the decor is really eye-catching."
  • "Venue was nice (love the quirky decor), food variety was good (well priced), staff were excellent."
  • "One of the nicest looking pubs in Redditch."
  • "Very impressed with the new decor."
  • "The decor is bright & cheerful, love the new layout very welcoming & so warm too!"

Cons:

  • "The cutlery was clean and the staff was on hand to get drinks."
  • "The high roofs can make it feel a bit soulless if there is not many people in there."
  • "A huge barn of a place... a bit of an unprepossessing building."
  • "Starting to feel a little tired though, our booth table was sticky (and too high) the seating looked grubby."
  • "The car parks are not well signposted."
  • "The atmosphere was a little lacking, quite a big open space."
  • "Service was ok, all I can say really.. its just... OK."
  • "The place itself is lovely, clean and tidy. We intended to have our evening meal there but were told by the young girl who received us (she was dressed rather scruffily in a plucked jumper dress) there were no tables available but we could eat from the bar menu in the bar area."
  • "The friendliness of the staff and the food were excellent and would recommend a visit and will definitely be going back"
  • "They have spent a lot of money on doing it out but nothing on the menu and a few more veggies on the plate would be welcome."

Service

Pros:

  • "The waiters were able to help with anything we needed and were quick to bring it to the table."
  • "On arrival, we were received very kindly to our table with a no-hassle attitude."
  • "The meal was served within 25 mins."
  • "We sat in a private room for a birthday, but the service was still attentive and friendly."
  • "The wings, halloumi salad, & shawarma were all recommended by Chloe, the lovely manager."
  • "The staff were extremely welcoming and professional."
  • "Meals were excellent, the service first rate."
  • "Pre-booked table for three, easy booking system and seated quickly on arrival. All staff encountered were friendly and polite, as well as table staff being attentive and responsive."
  • "The staff were helpful and friendly with a good menu."
  • "The food was complemented by good wine, beer and friendly and attentive service."
  • "The staff were well trained and attentive without imposing."
  • "We had a lovely meal which was well prepared and beautifully presented. The staff were well trained and attentive without imposing."

Cons:

  • "Initial service was very slow despite us being there early eve and the restaurant almost empty."
  • "The waitress chose to serve a table who arrived after us first, seemingly because she knew the people, leaving us waiting a long time for drinks and to take our food order."
  • "The waitress came over to ask if our food was ok before we'd had chance to swallow our first bite both with the starters and mains and then didn't come back at all until clearing our empty plates after quite a wait which was a little frustrating."
  • "We were left waiting a very long time for our food."
  • "We kept asking for coffee afterwards, we asked several members of staff. There was no apology for the wait."
  • "The food was delicious and they had a nice array of food. Everything is presented in a very smart way, this also goes for the kids meals as well."
  • "Blankets were issued to those who required them. The food was good but not excellent, hence the 4 star rating."
  • "The bar staff changed shift while we were there and the 2 lads who came on, didn't seem to know what they were doing."
  • "There was no offer to take a drink order at the table, we had to go to the bar."
  • "Bar staff require training could not pour a Guinness."
  • "Food was OK, not as spectacular as I'd been told, but alright. Service was poor. Lots of staff but no organisation."
  • "The friendliness of the staff and the food were excellent and would recommend a visit and will definitely be going back"

Food Quality and Variety

Pros:

  • "The food is amazing, the portions are a good size."
  • "The child's large pizza was a really good size my son said it was delicious."
  • "The meal was great. Great value for money and plenty of vegetables."
  • "The food was excellent, and even during the great British salad shortage of 2023, we weren't left wanting."
  • "The food was absolutely superb, especially the sausage and mash."
  • "The halloumi was OUTSTANDING! The chargrilled flavour was wonderful & went so well with the light salad accompaniments."
  • "The cod loin was perfectly flaky and the potatoes were seasoned to perfection; not too rich either."
  • "Really love the food at this pub. It is priced at the quality level you receive. The duo of pork I highly recommend, a really nice piece of belly pork crispy on top served with pork stuffing meatballs."
  • "Food was freshly cooked and very tasty."
  • "The food here is very good, it is only let down by the service."
  • "It's worth noting The car park is easily accessible and the building itself is wheel chair and pushchair friendly."

Cons:

  • "Expensive. Food didn't match the price. Pork was dry, no taste to the Yorkshire pudding."
  • "Food could be improved, veg accompanying roasts was a little on the lean side (one roasted carrot and parsnip)."
  • "Food was acceptable but not super (pizza, calamari, chips) although the pizza was 'home made' we were not able to order with extra tomato."
  • "The food took far to long to get to the table."
  • "All in all it was mediocre food wise. I may try again when they are not busy and try the burgers which did look very tasty."
  • "My pizza was £13 but the crust was so hard I had to break it with my hands."
  • "Ordered from their lunch menu, but disappointed with the meat balls, had to return them."
  • "We paid £30 for 6 tapas style plates and it was only lukewarm and the crispy duck was nearly inedible because it was so overcooked."
  • "The food is pricey for what you get the fish was very greasy and the chips were very hard."
  • "The food is what you would find in every other pub."
  • "Gorgeous place unfortunately the food really lets it's down, tasteless, greasy and overpriced."

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