The Sun Inn Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was very quiet like a doctors waiting room."
• "A cosy atmosphere."
• "A nice ambience."
• "The décor is well presented and sets a nice ambience."
• "The atmosphere in the restaurant was cosy and not noisy just what we wanted for a family meal."
• "Amazing ambience in traditional outlook with a perfect blend of cuisines that made my day after long hours of drive."
• "Friendly, relaxed atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Felt like we were judged on our appearance as we had our hair and makeup done for a show."
• "It was very awkward, we discussed just leaving as we wanted to get away but decided to stay."
• "Decor feels like its been left behind."
• "Atmosphere was poor- cold, dull and next to the toilet with constant traffic."
• "We were place outside the dining area on our own which again lacked atmosphere."
• "The evening was made a little awkward by the continually skipping records that were playing."
• "One person serving at bar showing no interest in us."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "For the food you get, I think their prices are too low! Even drinks and sides are very good value."
• "Amazing food and lovely friendly staff."
• "Very good food, I especially enjoyed the homemade burger."
• "All food was really good and deserts delicious too."
• "Food was out of this world!!"
• "Lovely food especially the triple cooked chips."
• "The food was delicious, lots of options (I’m vegan)."

Cons:

• "We believe this establishment is trading on its previous reputation, however it does not currently live up to it."
• "Completely overpriced. Sad that it a rip-off .."
• "The food is just above a Wetherspoon's, but only just."
• "It was like a cheap 'burger van' burger. Chewy and tough."
• "All Yorkshire puddings were burnt and virtually inedible."
• "Much of the food was mediocre and tasted like pre cooked."
• "The roast potatoes were hard in the middle and the sprout on the harder side."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was fine but a little quiet."
• "All in all a delightful afternoon out in a beautiful pub. Recommended."
• "The beer was also great and the waiter was really friendly and courteous."
• "The staff were so accommodating and helpful in organising everything and were so great at sorting out an allergy diet."
• "The service was friendly, polite and fast."
• "Friendly service."
• "Friendly and attentive service."

Cons:

• "Had to search through cups as some were not clean."
• "I think they were very short of staff and even turned other people away who wanted to eat."
• "Service was poor - we still hadn't received a menu half an hour after we arrived and even then we had to ask for one."
• "The service started well, but then we were left for 15 minutes to sit there like lemons until I had to fetch service."
• "Unfortunately the service was slow as there appeared to be only two members of staff for a fairly busy restaurant."
• "Waited over one and half hours, for someone to clear the table."
• "Service was very slow - over 20 mins for starters and over 30 mins for mains."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "Price are also correct."
• "Food and service great."
• "Beer and wine were very good and not expensive!!"
• "Found them very reasonably priced."
• "Great food at a really reasonable price."
• "The food is very good and the prices are so reasonable."
• "Good portions and reasonable prices for a gastro pub."

Cons:

• "Needless to say we will not be returning."
• "It's not cheap but it is very homely."
• "Wine was expensive. No idea of price when we ordered."
• "2 mouthfuls of lamb cost 18 quid...."
• "The lamb roast consisted of only 2 slices of lamb and the veg was ok, but let down by the roast potatoes, as they were over cooked and hard."
• "It's a little pricey but worth it and whilst the portions may look small, I find them to be the perfect size."
• "The food was ok but...the portions sizes were token and a main course would have fitted into an egg cup."