The Fleece Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The staff were all very friendly and attentive - I would highly recommend The Fleece."
• "All the staff made you feel very welcome and did everything to accommodate you."
• "Friendly, helpful staff."
• "The staff were exceptional and the food was very tasty!"
• "The staff were very friendly, helpful, it was a joy."
• "Staff were very welcoming."
• "Ultimate Mike (UM) the utterly delectable Angus and the sambuca serving Deano, plus the rest of the fabulous Fleece team gave us the best two days away EVER!!!"

Cons:

• "We were welcomed by a waitress that seemed to disapprove of us for some reason."
• "Adding to our discontent, the service was slow, and the staff were not particularly friendly or welcoming."
• "The waitress also got our drinks order incorrect, they didn't ask whether we wanted any sauces and another bar man forgot to give me some extra napkins I asked for."
• "Our waitress forgot to bring our drinks, I eventually went and found her laying tables."
• "Very poor service, half way through the meal ( after 1,5h) we were asked for ID and as we did not have a passport with us the cider was confiscated from us!"
• "Very poor service and terrible food."
• "Customer service non existent."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "We also enjoyed a couple of delicious meals during our stay."
• "All 4 of us agreed the food was delicious without exception, which is a rare thing."
• "The food was amazing, the best lunch had for a very long time."
• "Had a delicious 3 course lunch. Food was cooked to perfection."
• "The food was spot on. I was very impressed by the presentation and taste."
• "The food was excellent and beautifully presented."
• "Food was excellent love the fact we were offered more Yorkshire and roast potatoes nice touch."

Cons:

• "Was disappointed at the portion sizes and the cost for what you get."
• "The chicken schnitzel was overcooked and dry."
• "The risotto with crab and spinach, didn't have any physical evidence of crab meat or spinach; although there was the taste of crab."
• "Overpriced Sunday Roast £17 for what amounted to a child's portion."
• "The onion tart was dry and the beef baguette could not be eaten as normal as used the end of baguette and very difficult to eat."
• "The fries he'd brought with the new dish had obviously been sitting around for a while as they weren't hot and were overcooked and dry."
• "The food was unimpressive though, particularly for the price."

Atmosphere and Ambience

Pros:

• "Lovely pub! Great atmosphere and lots of seating!"
• "Atmosphere was wonderfully relaxing, it was busy but not too intrusive."
• "The decor and ambience of this restaurant is nice and there is a great view across the green."
• "Lovely atmosphere!"
• "The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable with candles on the tables and warm lighting."
• "The Fleece is wonderfully situated on the Green in Witney."
• "Fabulous atmosphere at this lovely gastro pub."