"Best to book a table, we were lucky that we managed to be seated without a booking but they did give us a time they needed the table for."
"Welcomed on arrival and shown to table, restaurant was almost empty yet food order took an extraordinary time to arrive."
"First time I have visited & pleasantly surprised. Warm welcome in a very busy pub."
"Booked a table and was glad we did, as the place was busy. That said, the staff were excellent, we weren't kept waiting for anything, and they were very attentive."
"Called in this Sunday Lunch time. Restaurant was fully booked until 4:00, but the wonderful staff found a table for three in the bar area."
"Turned up with no reservation but still managed to give us a table."
"We had a very, very enjoyable and excellent lunch, dessert and coffee."
Cons:
"Didn't get a chance to eat as 'fully booked' even though half the restaurant was empty the whole time we were having 'a drink', no atmosphere."
"you phone to book a table only to get answer machine which tells you to leave a message and phone number but never get a call back because staff are to busy."
"they had no knowledge of my table booking telling me I should have booked it on line rather than by phone."
"Couldn't wait to get out and won't be coming back."
"Was told because I had a dog I could only sit in the garden, very disappointing."
"Not dog friendly."
"Didn't get a chance to eat as 'fully booked'."
Service
Pros:
"The manager Natasha also happened to be our server and she was polite and engaging."
"The buffet was a lot nicer than most. Really nice bread for the sandwiches, sausage rolls and pies far better than average."
"We had a lovely sunny day sitting outside this lovely pub. It is dog friendly and even my little dog was pleased with the dog treat he received."
"Came here last night for a meal with my wife. We couldn't of asked for a better experience, our server Amy was very friendly and attentive."
"She did a marvellous job and hope she’s appreciated because that level of service is hard to find."
"Staff is 5 star, especially Scott! Food is the real star, well prepared, rich portions and especially fresh!"
"Service outstanding."
Cons:
"Waited ages for the waitress to take the order and collect our empty plates."
"Service was flat as no smile from a waiting staff. No farewell provided on leaving."
"Service mega slow as only 2 waiters."
"Very slow service. Waited for 15 minutes for main meal to arrive."
"Service was awful. Rude waitress from start to finish like she had taken against our table for no reason."
"Service was good but not super because they had only two waiters, so we had to wait for a bill but the waitress and all staff were helpful."
"Service without a smile."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Delicious food."
"The food was amazing, came out hot and well presented."
"Food was very good and reasonably priced."
"The food was absolutely gorgeous!"
"The food was well cooked and two courses came to £13.99 so good value too."