Travellers Rest Reviews Summary

Decor and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Its be redecorated and the decor is lovely - beautifully done"
• "The ambience inside is cozy and warm and slightly romantic as lit candles are on the table."
• "Lovely pub(with a very nice outside eating area)."
• "The atmosphere was relaxed - music in the background."
• "What an absolute treat.. lovely environment, nicely decorated with some quirky extras."
• "The decor is astonishingly smart and really welcoming."
• "Love the atmosphere"

Cons:

• "Lacks any atmosphere at all."
• "Just lacked a bit of atmosphere, it was lunchtime & not many customers."
• "The back area does feel a little depressing for my taste with how quiet it is."
• "Atmosphere is very pleasant and welcoming, though the back area does feel a little depressing for my taste with how quiet it is."
• "We were sad to see it so quiet on a Saturday evening with only one other family in."
• "Hot and not enough done to cool the room."
• "the manager ? Was cocky arrogant, bad breath, not good for the food service industry"

Service

Pros:

• "Staff were fabulous and made you feel right at home."
• "Always a nice staff"
• "Brilliant service, large yet not overwhelming menu with all sorts of great food for all budgets."
• "The service was excellent, very friendly and saw to all of our needs promptly"
• "Nothing was too much trouble for Megan and the team."
• "The staff were very attentive and service quick"
• "The service we received was impeccable and the young lady who served us provided so much information on the menu and drink options."

Cons:

• "A bit of a wait for service"
• "Service this time round I felt was very slow."
• "service not very good"
• "Very poor, slow service"
• "Service was hit and miss, need more staff and better range of drinks."
• "service was slow"
• "Service was a little slow but the staff were polite"

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Absolutely delicious Sunday Roast - highly recommend the trio - chicken, beef and gammon."
• "Pigs in blankets glazed in honey mustard - some of the nicest pigs in blankets I've eaten when out."
• "The Sunday roast was delicious with everything home cooked!"
• "The food was very good, large portions"
• "Food was excellent"
• "Meal was absolutely delicious"
• "The food was superb, service excellent and a really lovely atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The Sunday dinner menu is very misleading. Must catch so many people out with the supplement charges!!"
• "I had the noodles which were quite bland, and was not impressed with the ingredients quality or taste."
• "Pesto pasta was bland also looked to have been made from the bottom of the bag pasta."
• "The food was quite poor as well as the portions."
• "Noodles were uneatable very strange taste."
• "The food is tasteless and won't be going ever again."
• "I had the vegetarian lasagne it was dry and tasteless."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "with the reduction it turned out to be really good value"
• "Had the lunch menu which was great value for money."
• "Also prices are very reasonable!! if only we lived nearer would definitely visit more often."
• "Everything is reasonably priced, you certainly get more than your money's worth!"
• "The food was, as hoped, delicious we all loved the meal and very generous portion sizes"
• "Great service throughout and amazing food."
• "The meals where beyond excellent."

Cons:

• "Not worth the Money spent."
• "It does not justify the cost of £18 for a Sunday roast"
• "Was shocked when the bill came,£60 for 2 Sunday dinners😳 and wasn't even worth it hence our complaint."
• "Rice pudding at £7.50 per person is astronomical."
• "Quite expensive for what we got, £18 for a burger and fries."
• "Way overpriced food, small portions"
• "Really expensive for such bland food."

Accessibility and Pet-Friendliness

Pros:

• "Large car park and even an enclosed area for dogs to let off a little steam."
• "Even the dogs had a 3 course meal!!"
• "A lovely pub with a dog friendly attitude which is lovely."
• "Very dog friendly with a special menu for them, there meals are free with adult meals."
• "Staff really friendly and attentive... even an area of the pub that dogs are allowed."
• "This is a dog friendly pub, so a great place if you're out with your little buddy."
• "We took our dog and he was welcomed 🤗 and when getting his meal staff delivered right to him."

Cons:

• "not catered for disabled people as one of our friends was in wheelchair"
• "If you don't like dogs while you eat then this may not be the place for you."
• "We sat there listening to staff swearing and shouting which is not what you want when you go out for a meal."
• "Waitress did not know the difference between lager and bitter"
• "the Yorkshire puddings were over done"
• "Quite a few items weren't available on menu."
• "The cheese and onion pie was served in a bowl with far far too much cheese sauce."