The Mill of The Black Monks Reviews Summary

Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Its a family run restaurant with mum behind the bar and the daughter waitressing."
• "Service very good 2 staff who were very attentive, friendly and efficient."
• "The main highlight was the staff. It's a rare delight to get enthusiastic, attentive and genuinely happy staff."
• "We loved the fact there were no dogs allowed."
• "Love this place, lovely outdoor play area for our children, inside the children are only allowed in if they are dining."
• "Love that even though it is quite an intimate bar the seating is spread out far enough so your not sat right on the next tables knee."
• "Great place to celebrate with loved ones."
• "It's a great pub in an historic building, which is family owned and dog friendly."

Cons:

• "Sat down for lunch outside on a Sunday as they don't serve sandwiches inside on a Sunday, got red wine in plastic glasses and food was served in polystyrene packaging."
• "Love this place, lovely outdoor play area for our children, inside the children are only allowed in if they are dining which I think is a great idea, people can eat in peace without kids running around."

Food Quality and Presentation

Pros:

• "The food was amazing. Unfortunately, I live down south so won't be a regular visitor."
• "Our food was cooked correctly and delicious."
• "The Chicken Shawarma was amazing. Everything I had was great."
• "Quality wise, you couldn't really fault the food at all. The chef seems to know what they're doing and takes pride in the food being served."
• "Only took photos of mains as the starters looked so good that we just tucked in! Halloumi starter and belly pork which were both amazing."
• "The food was tasty and well plated, the service there was top-notch."
• "Beef was cooked to perfection."
• "All three courses were well presented, flavoursome and cooked to perfection."

Cons:

• "Starter I had was Jack Daniel chicken and was a bit overpowered by the southern fried chicken taste."
• "Sunday lunch was lovely, but you really don’t need a starter as you do get plenty for your main."
• "Went for a meal last night. We must have driven past the Mill hundreds of times in the past and always said we should try it but never have until now."
• "The dish was lovely however my only disappointment was the fillet was very well done, I was expecting it medium rare."

Historical and Unique Ambiance

Pros:

• "Special thanks to the staff who helped us discover more about the history of the building."
• "The place looks amazing and the history was so rich and interesting."
• "It's an historical place turned restaurant, claims to be the oldest pub in England, it's very cosy and I love the unusual ambiance there."
• "What a discovery!!! This place is truly awesome! The whole look and feel of the restaurant is warm, welcoming and full of charm."
• "A fantastic building part of our local history, originally a watermill now a watering house."
• "Stunning 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 the staff are wonderful, really attentive and friendly - making you feel at ease straight away."
• "The building is beautifully presented, you genuinely feel like you're stepping back in time."
• "Charismatic pub, bordering on unique due to its age and history. The building dates back almost 1000 years."

Cons:

• "We were near a speaker for the music so it felt a bit loud but at another table maybe it wasn't."
• "The only real slight complaint was the potholes in the car park."
• "1* for customer service. The booking process is odd - there's a £20 deposit which seems unnecessary."
• "Loved this place when I discovered it after exploring the priory ruins, visited since, the atmosphere, Gothic furniture and decor added to the priory experience."