The Moorings at Myton Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Friendly staff who made us feel very welcome."
• "Absolutely top service from the waiter, he even gave our son his pen because they ran out of crayons."
• "The team were really friendly and excellent with handling specific dietary requirements."
• "Staff were really friendly and attentive."
• "Really impressed with the welcoming from the staff."
• "Very friendly and helpful staff and excellent food."
• "Fantastic service and staff."

Cons:

• "They got my meal wrong (added nuts when specifically told nut allergy)."
• "Sadly after waiting for 10 minutes at the bar the staff were completely uninterested in serving us."
• "With such poor service we decided to walk out and won't be going back."
• "The service was poor and slow."
• "The staff was very nice however it took way too long for the food to be served."
• "The service was shocking, they did not know if they could do food then they could."
• "Unfortunately table service is really slow and floor staff kept forgetting about drinks and food."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was absolutely delicious (we had fishcakes and the soufflé)."
• "The food here never disappoints."
• "The food served was delicious, hot and delivered with great efficiency."
• "The chilli nachos were exceptional, as good as I've had."
• "Possibly the best cheese burger we both ever had."
• "The food was beautiful and the service was perfect and all at a very good price."
• "The food was delicious - haloumi and beetroot salad with a shared side of skin on chips."

Cons:

• "The brisket was too dry and barely had smoky flavour."
• "The beef was tough and not very tasty, the mash was cold and the veggies we bland and smelled fishy."
• "The chicken wings, again dry and very over cooked."
• "The roast pork which was dry and portions quite minimal... thicker slices and more veg please."
• "Once I did order a burger but it was burnt."
• "The market fish which was relatively dry."
• "We had ribs and fish, both terribly overcooked."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Great in the summer on the canal too. Just a cracking gastro pub."
• "Pub located right next to the canals with free parking."
• "The place is great and so stylish, could make very beautiful pictures."
• "Lovely place right on the canal you can eat or drink outside and watch boats go past its nice!"
• "It is nice to sit outside overlooking the canal and its moorings in good weather."
• "This comfortable contemporary gastro pub is on the canal."
• "Idilic place with stunning views over the canal."

Cons:

• "Pretentious pub, decor all mass produced."
• "You are near a busy junction though and you can’t really see the canal water which is a shame as it’s very close by."
• "The canal setting outside should be nice, but it’s full of garbage, graffiti and had road barriers and rubbish floating in it."
• "The proximity to the roads and shops can make it a bit unpleasant and it doesn’t take full advantage of being next to the canal, only a few tables are close to the water."
• "The Moorings is comfortable with plenty of seating inside but only a few tables outside."
• "Discussed with limited to sit downstairs when there's more room available upstairs to have a pleasant meal without having to raise voice or having the space to truly relax without being watched by other customers that's wanting a seat."
• "Sadly not good. My partner placed his keys on a table before I had walked down the path and was told all the tables were booked out but could sit at the outside bench area."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Prices were on the expensive side of acceptable but not excessive."
• "Real value for money, if you are passing, don't pass by, go in you won't regret it."
• "Prices are way below what you expect from such a refined place."
• "The drinks aren't *too* expensive, £6ish for a large glass of wine for example, had lots of those... and there's good variety on offer."
• "Food was excellent and portions were huge."
• "Good sized portions and the red cabbage is amazing."
• "The sharing starters are exquisite especially the cheese."

Cons:

• "It offered poor value for money."
• "For two burgers, a beer and Diet Coke, it cost £42."
• "It loses 2 stars for being eye wateringly expensive. 4 beers £19.60. Ouch !!!"
• "Good tasting food but meagre meals for an expensive price."
• "No stars really. Have really felt conned by the over priced pub food."
• "Food was OK but for what you get it's expensive, £18 for a burger and a handful of fries!"
• "However it offered poor value for money."