The Walnut Tree Bar & Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was excellent!"
• "Not one person at the table had an issue with their food."
• "The beef fell apart and melted in your mouth."
• "Omg the food is amazing. Massive menu to cover just about everyone's taste."
• "The food was superb 👌 even the kids fish fingers were home made and MASSIVE."
• "Both was cooked to perfection and was amazing."
• "The food is just absolutely delicious!"

Cons:

• "Food was sub par."
• "Really disappointing burger. Bacon was like cardboard and the roll was just soggy."
• "Everything has come from a frozen isle down a supermarket."
• "The lamb was tougher than a soldier's boot and the mash could have plugged a hole in the Hoover dam."
• "Got there only had goats cheese tart- reluctantly ordered this - came with no sauce/gravy or vegetables."
• "The beef bourguinonne was fatty."
• "Very out of the packet with little or no flavour."

Service

Pros:

• "The waiting staff were lovely, and the food absolutely delicious."
• "The staff were fantastic at accommodating my very fussy son and he ate so much, almost unheard of for him!"
• "Excellent food, charming and professional staff, can't wait to return."
• "Very friendly staff who always try hard to go that extra mile!"
• "The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is that of a typical busy pub."
• "The chef and staff couldn't have been more accommodating if they tried."
• "The staff were super and very welcoming."

Cons:

• "Waited forever for drinks, waited long time to order, and waited so long to order desert we nearly walked out."
• "Serviced was very rushed."
• "Service was obnoxious and condescending."
• "Service was laid back! I can’t be bothered!"
• "Service DISGRACEFUL!!! Rushed out the restaurant after are meal."
• "Staff not very friendly so there wasn't any atmosphere."
• "Approaching closing time the staff started to be rude and blunt then refusing to serve us."

Ambience & Facilities

Pros:

• "A really cozy quintessentially British pub and restaurant, serving excellent food and always very popular with locals and visitors alike!"
• "There’s also a lovely garden should the weather permit."
• "Lovely pub inside or outside eating very friendly and such a lovely feel to it."
• "It was cold outside, but pleasantly warm and comfortable inside."
• "Lovely garden despite being close to the road."
• "Nice country pub with plenty of space for distancing."
• "The walnut tree has a lovely atmosphere and lots of quirky things hanging from the ceiling and walls."

Cons:

• "Only fault found was lack of distancing."
• "It was average not worth the drive or time waiting."
• "For some reason we were placed at the far end of the pub, where it was quiet and slightly lacking in atmosphere."
• "It has a fake 'rustic' decor that fails to provide much atmosphere and the layout means every table feels exposed."
• "Ambience not so good."
• "Pub was loud and unpleasant- won't visit again."
• "The outdoor seating is very uncomfortable for anything more than a quick drink."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "The price is very reasonable."
• "Great value for money I would highly recommend."
• "Food at this place is always good and worth the 50 mile trip we make to meet friends as a half way point."
• "The mains were very filling and also generous portions for a very reasonable price 👍."
• "Spectacularly delicious food at great prices."
• "Good quality and variety of food and drinks. Good cooking, fast efficient and friendly service."
• "Still excellent value and still good caring service."

Cons:

• "To have to queue to place your order for your meal at those prices are not acceptable."
• "Visit this place with financial caution NOT the best value in the Chichester area."
• "Sunday Lunch far too expensive for what was served and no vegetarian choice offered on the lunch menu."
• "Food was average but expensive."
• "As prices go a little bit on the pricey side for pub food but you are paying restaurant prices."
• "Beware the charge of the non alcoholic beverages!"
• "The one plate of veg ( between 4 people ) was a bit mean and the roast potatoes were not crispy but hard."

Accessibility & Parking

Pros:

• "Their carpark is quite big but again it can get very full and some people then just park were ever 🙄."
• "Has around 33 covers so worth while booking."
• "Very easy to get to and good parking."
• "Nice restaurant with lots of parking."
• "There is also a decent car park."
• "The venue is clean and well presented."
• "Has a beer garden."

Cons:

• "Pre ordered, they got the order wrong."
• "No changing facilities for baby."
• "I am in a wheelchair and a handle would make the experience easy but without a handle I struggle."
• "Wheelchair access a little difficult as tight turn in front porch area."
• "Loud cramp and hot, car park packed and hard to manoeuvre into bays that were still free especially with a larger vehicle."
• "Disabled Access not very good and lighting in the carpark could be better."
• "Car park is quite small and as this can be a very popular pub at times this can get very packed."