The Three Merry Lads Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Always friendly fast service."
• "The service was impeccable."
• "Staff are very friendly and efficient."
• "Very friendly - they changed the TV channel for us."
• "Staff really lovely and nothing is too much trouble."
• "The staff in the pub are super friendly and helpful, and the food in there is also delicious."
• "The lovely girls were checking on me from time to time asking if everything was fine or if I needed something else."

Cons:

• "One time our food was just forgotten about until I prompted the bar staff."
• "I just couldn't get served at the bar due to lack of staff."
• "Once a few tables come in the service goes down hill quickly."
• "There were no communication between the staff and everybody has been telling customers different things."
• "The food took ages to turn up and the order system was chaotic they had no idea what table had ordered what."
• "Staff weren't very bothered that they had forgotten meal and no check backs to see how everything was."
• "We called a member of staff over who rudely advised we only had been waiting 20 mins over the expected time."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Great beers, good food, especially the Sunday roast!"
• "The pizza was delicious, thin and crunchy."
• "Fantastic array of local beers and ales."
• "Food was delicious, really enjoyed it."
• "Our meals were absolutely delicious, and not too outrageously priced."
• "Chicken fajitas were the best I’ve ever had. Huge portion and beautifully presented."
• "Delicious food, very generous on size."

Cons:

• "For £10.00 it is really not worth it."
• "The only vegan gf option on the mains menu (veg pie) was 'out'."
• "Food was very very disappointing. Pie crust burnt, mixed grill very underwhelming."
• "The vegetarian burger meat patty was crumbling apart because it was burnt."
• "The food when it did arrive was terrible; chips with the burger were cold, gravy on the bangers and mash had no flavour at all."
• "Food was lukewarm and mushy peas stone cold, battered fish was anaemic and soggy."
• "The gammon was burnt the burger was dry the chips were very overdone my egg was burnt and very overcooked."

Location & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Flat large carpark with a great view."
• "Well situated at the top of Lodge Moor with beautiful views over Rivelin Valley."
• "The surrounding area is beautiful, we had a fantastic walk around the wyming brook nature reserve and will definitely return in the very near future!!"
• "Brilliant place and location. Out in the country, nice and quiet."
• "Great location for any age group."
• "Enjoyed the stunning views- can’t imagine a nicer spot in Sheffield, so much countryside just a short drive from the city centre."
• "Stunning views over the Peak District."

Cons:

• "There was an article about the place being due to be refurbed approx. 18 months ago but nothing has happened and it looks tired rather than rustic."
• "The car park is very difficult to navigate in large vehicle when the pub is busy."
• "Also the bins were massively overflowing next to the kids play area at the bottom of the car park, and there was what looked like a huge pile of rubbish on the field."
• "Poor drainage in corner of car park beside electric hook up point."
• "The steak (ordered medium) came well done, very tough and was dry."
• "Screaming children running round car park until nearly midnight and kicking down walls."
• "The pub itself was a bit cold."

Facilities & Amenities

Pros:

• "The pub itself was clean and disabled-friendly, with a ramp and adequate room for wheelchair manoeuvres inside!"
• "It's dog friendly. They even supply the woofits with doggie treats."
• "They have a good children's play area and are a stride away from stunning Peak District walks."
• "Great for sitting out and taking in the view of the countryside."
• "The interior is cozy and traditional and the exterior has play areas for children and a great view over the valley."
• "The staff went out of their way to meet my disability needs."
• "Other than that the staff was friendly and the children loved the play park."

Cons:

• "No showers or toilets outside of the pub."
• "The play area wasn't really suitable for my little one as there isn't a baby swing."
• "Very, very small car park."
• "Please be aware that there is absolutely nowhere to go to the bathroom when the pub is closed (between 10pm -Noon!!!)."
• "Exceptionally noisy bin collection lorry at 4:30 am."
• "Early deliveries and bin man on some days of the week that wake everyone."
• "My only negative was that the pub didn't open until 11.30 for breakfast."