The Three Tuns Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The seafood board and fondants come totally recommended."
• "The food is always spot on; make sure you try a scotch egg."
• "The Beef brisket served on a bed of mash with a gravy/ju from the specials board was very tender and enjoyable."
• "All four of us had a variety of mains that were not only delicious but plenty of and presented better than some top class restaurants we have dined in."
• "Superb freshly cooked food."
• "Food is incredible."
• "Excellent food, excellent service."
• "Great food, really tasty and good portions."

Cons:

• "The maple glazed belly pork was overcooked and quite dry."
• "The only vegetarian option on the Christmas festive menu was undoubtedly the worst vegetarian dinner I have ever eaten."
• "The base of the pie was swimming in oil and the filling was bland."
• "Two of us had Omelette neither of which were good."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Every staff member appears knowledgeable and genuinely happy to be there and happy to help."
• "The staff were friendly and helpful and the general atmosphere was really pleasant."
• "The staff were incredibly friendly, service was top notch."
• "The staff are always welcoming and helpful."
• "Very friendly and one of the best places to eat you will ever find."

Cons:

• "On various occasions when wanting a drink and to sit at a free table you are ushered away by staff proclaiming that tables are reserved for food."
• "Couldn't get to the bar to get drinks because what appeared to be locals were sat at the small bar blocking access."
• "Although the food was satisfactory I found the bar staff intimidating and jobs worthy."
• "The service is slow and unapologetic."

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "The general atmosphere was really pleasant."
• "The decor is really warm and cozy with a fireplace and exposed brickwork."
• "It is a gorgeous pub lots of beams, exposed red brick walls etc."
• "A very enjoyable evening and we shall return."
• "A lovely atmosphere for a lovely pub."
• "Stunning village pub full of character."

Cons:

• "The 'classic old pub' atmosphere was slightly hampered by a low volume techno backdrop."
• "The garden had a tired marquee with children and dogs running all over the shop."

Value

Pros:

• "Our visit was a great addition to our holiday in the area."
• "Price wise, the food was fairly priced and the drinks are standard pub prices."

Cons:

• "Not worth the near £10 cost for three scallops."
• "If it had been fantastic, it would still struggle to justify £19.95 for this amount of food."
• "A pint of Krone bourg 1664 was nearly £15, which is quite expensive for a 'pub' meal and pushing the extreme for drinks prices."
• "£8.75 for a glass of wine in a local village pub is ridiculously high."

Menu Variety

Pros:

• "The widest range of local ales and ciders."
• "Huge variety for all diets including daily specials if you fancy something a bit different."

Cons:

• "The only problem being is I didn't know what to pick from the menu!"

Accessibility

Pros:

• "They took the time to ensure my Aunt who was in a wheelchair & cannot eat big portions was comfortable."
• "It has a decent sized car park."

Cons:

• "Parking can be tricky."
• "Finding a parking space can be a nightmare."

Drinks Selection

Pros:

• "Extensive gin and whiskey menus."
• "Lovely bar, great choice of beers."

Cons:

• "Limited non-alcoholic drinks."

Cleanliness

Pros:

• "Always clean and tidy."
• "The toilets were spotless."

Cons:

• "On a previous visit, I had to send back glasses and cutlery for being dirty."

Family Friendliness

Pros:

• "Family friendly, my kids love coming here."
• "The garden area is great for kids."

Cons:

• "The children's menu is quite limited."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "Overall, the pub is excellent."
• "We've had several family gatherings here and never been disappointed."
• "I have been coming here for years and it is consistently good."
• "A gem in the countryside."

Cons:

• "The experience was not up to the usual high standards."
• "If you are not local or a regular, you do feel a bit out of place."
• "Overall, not worth the hype."