Inn on the Beach Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Hayling Island

Address: 97 Sea Front, Hayling Island, PO11 0AS, United Kingdom

Phone: +442392460043

Rating: 4.2
based on 308 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "The gentleman taking the orders was very good."
  • "Service was lovely, Waiting time bearable."
  • "Staff can't do enough for you."
  • "The young waiter was very welcoming, light on his feet and quick to serve us."
  • "Friendly, helpful staff(especially James! Couldn't fault his service)"
  • "The team were welcoming, attentive and friendly."
  • "The staff were friendly, well most were."

Cons:

  • "We were waiting for our drinks for 30 minutes, for food even longer."
  • "After another 5 minutes, when he finished serving people at the bar, he continued to ignore us and started clearing glasses."
  • "Staff seemed like they were a little under trained."
  • "I asked if I could take a table and was told to wait as he would need to check reservations!"
  • "Nobody to greet us for outside seating, ashtrays not emptied and no wine listed on the menu."
  • "Mediocre food at London prices! Location is great and views superb but the food and service is a lot to be desired."
  • "The management seemed slightly chaotic and uncoordinated."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Second time eating here and it was as equally amazing as the first time! Delicious, fresh and good value too."
  • "Delicious, fresh and good value too."
  • "Had the Haddock fish and chips from the menu. Have to say some of the best fish and chips I've ever had."
  • "Food was very tasty with good portions."
  • "The food is terrific - great choices - lots of fish which we love!"
  • "The food was very high quality."
  • "Great service, amazing food."

Cons:

  • "Fish & Chips was awful. All 4 of them came out dark brown."
  • "The fish was overcooked with the batter very dark and had an unpleasant taste."
  • "Food was awful, small and over priced."
  • "Food was poor, cold, and expensive."
  • "The most average burger I’ve ever had."
  • "Food terrible not worth the cost."
  • "The salad I had here was the worst I had in my whole life."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

  • "It's an interesting design inside too, lots of history about the building too if you read up on the info out front."
  • "The Inn had a great and lively atmosphere and was tastefully decorated with a load of nautical trinkets."
  • "Nice place with a lovely view towards the beach."
  • "Overall atmosphere, welcome and customer service was excellent."
  • "Fantastic Pub & Restaurant with Stunning Sea Views & Sunsets."
  • "Stunning place right on the seafront... The location itself is amazing, sat over looking the sea on the outside seating area."
  • "Such amazing views and a great rustic feel with charming character."

Cons:

  • "Beer was mediocre and the outside space just looked so scruffy."
  • "The restaurant part was set up and looked lovely but there was only one table with people."
  • "The windows look dirty, but I think it's actually just salt spray."
  • "Great location but could thrive under a different vision. Shabby exterior and car park. Needs smartening up."
  • "The environment is dirty, cobwebs and peeling paint."
  • "Shame that as you approach the pub via the back areas that it does not appear very inviting."
  • "The service was very unprofessional."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Second time eating here and it was as equally amazing as the first time! Delicious, fresh and good value too."
  • "Delicious, fresh and good value too."
  • "The kids meals are great value for money."
  • "The Food is now very good, well priced and great quality."
  • "The food was good and well presented, good portion size and reasonably priced."
  • "The food and service was good. as usual and the cuisine was excellent."
  • "The Food is now very good, well priced and great quality."

Cons:

  • "We ordered burger and chips and it was very tasty however for the price it certainly wasn't worth it."
  • "Food was awful, small and over priced."
  • "Mediocre food at London prices! Location is great and views superb but the food and service is a lot to be desired."
  • "Food was poor, cold, and expensive."
  • "Food terrible not worth the cost."
  • "Quite expensive."
  • "Cheeseburger and chips was basic for the price. Ale was expensive too, after a 10% service charge worked out at £6.70 for a pint."

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