The Manor Arms Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The pork, beef and chicken in the meal were very tasty."
• "This pizza isn't quite what I was expecting, almost more like Turkish flatbread than pizza, but it's delicious - and wonderfully thin."
• "The fish and chips were wonderful."
• "The food was amazing and the starters particularly yummy."
• "Food is to die for and the crab shack in the summer is a great treat."
• "Roast was nice and had all the trimmings, and came with plenty of gravy which is always a plus!"
• "Really good food! Amazing value too."

Cons:

• "The steak was simply the worst piece of meat I have ever eaten in my life."
• "Foul vegetarian Sunday dinner. Goats cheese flan sitting on top of roast potatoes and covered in GRAVY!!"
• "The food is completely hit-and-miss with no consistency."
• "Brussel sprouts were raw, gammon was too salty, wasn’t enough turkey, and wasn’t enough gravy."
• "The food was terrible, the Sunday roast was bland and felt like it came out of the freezer."
• "The chicken was advertised as having stuffing however it did not have any stuffing, it was completely tasteless and was as dry as the Sahara."
• "The fish seems quite soggy and the chicken wings though we're tasty felt as if they were heated in the microwave."

Service

Pros:

• "Lovely service, very friendly and attentive; our waitress checked on us throughout and I never went without a drink!"
• "The young barman was very helpful checking everything was okay."
• "Great service, the staff are so friendly and helpful."
• "The staff are all very friendly and helpful."
• "Prompt and courteous service, close adherence to covid safeguards and most importantly, great food!"
• "The staff were lovely and very attentive, would go back in a heartbeat."
• "Absolutely fantastic place. The staff were so attentive."

Cons:

• "A pub with huge potential ruined by an average lunch and a staff body that hates working there and dislikes customers."
• "Some of the staff have no smile, customer service and leave you waiting for a drink to have a chat on the mobile."
• "The service was poor as we had to ask for a menu after 20 mins of waiting."
• "The waiting staff were more interested in playing with their phones than clearing the table."
• "Waiting time for food to arrive is way too long."
• "Service was quite slow too, asked twice for extra gravy and never got it."
• "The pub quiz host who is larger than life, is completely rude and arrogant!"

Atmosphere & Ambiance

Pros:

• "Arguably the best Sunday roast in Streatham and easily the town's most child-friendly boozer."
• "Brilliant pub, and once you give it a try you will definitely want to come back."
• "This is the most child friendly pub in South London!"
• "A great gastropub which hasn't forgotten that it's a pub."
• "It's a lovely looking, family-friendly pub."
• "The place looked great and was a nice place to be."
• "Great draught beer selection, tasty food, indulgent without being too pretentious, and a relaxed light and airy atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Food was quite good, service not bad, but unfortunately no atmosphere at all."
• "Since the change of management back in March/April of this year it's sadly been in massive decline."
• "The pub is old and spacious and have a rustic touch."
• "The only thing I would avoid is the food, which is substandard."
• "Overall overpriced."
• "Wasn't open on a Tuesday at 4:30 even though the opening hours indicated that it is open. Looked abandoned, actually."
• "I would avoid this pub if you have a dog, the staff seem to change their mind every week with regards to where you can sit and eat."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Head down on a week night for pizza & a pint for a tenner."
• "Had a lovely experience- amazing Sunday lunch at a great price."
• "We once had a rare bad meal and they immediately refunded us the whole bill."
• "Roast beef for just over a tenner was fantastic today, friendly staff and very very welcome to the area."
• "Absolutely amazing place and delicious Sunday Roast!"
• "Great beer and a good selection of wine."
• "Great service and good selection of gins and ales."

Cons:

• "I thought was a bit stingy for a meal costing £27."
• "The beer somehow always tastes soapy or chemical."
• "A limited menu. Ordered child sausage and mash, but it came with fries."
• "To be charging the price of £16.50 for a roast that is not up to scratch is a bit much."
• "Asked for cheapest bottle of white wine. £27😳 Bottle had already been opened and not full."
• "£27 is way too much for a house wine in a bog standard pub!!!!"
• "Slow service. Warm white wine."