Barnt Green Inn Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Absolutely amazing service - the waiter picked up on our friends announcing their engagement and gave them 2 free glasses of bubbles which was really lovely."
• "Service was excellent, Steve was great and made sure we had everything we needed."
• "The staff were amazing, patient and extremely accommodating to all of our needs."
• "Service amazing thank you agne! Very efficient and attentive!"
• "Our server Mollie was very helpful, polite and attentive everything was served with a lovely smile."
• "The service was excellent and fast and the food was good."
• "We had brilliant service from Scarlett who was relaxed, professional, and friendly."

Cons:

• "Took 20 minutes to order and 30 minutes to get a drink."
• "Service was slow and unattentive but the staff are quick to ask if you want to tip."
• "Upon arrival waited over 15 minutes for anyone to come to table despite two staff chatting nearby."
• "Service was a little slow, but the size of the dining area might be the reason."
• "We ordered our last round 15 mins before time was called, then told to either drink up or leave them as it was time to go NOW."
• "We had to ask several times to get the waitress attention to order more drinks."
• "The waitress seemed in a terrible rush."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The fish was fresh and chips well cooked."
• "The food was outstanding as always, we’ve never had a bad meal at the Barnt Green inn."
• "The food was good, however, a few in my party thought their main course was cold."
• "The food was spot on and absolutely delicious so thank you to Anton the chef."
• "Our meals were delicious."
• "The food was absolutely beautiful Brandon, did a banging job. Every plate was empty for all three courses."
• "The food we ate was absolutely delicious, and of a brilliant quality."

Cons:

• "Pork was I reckon we had 80 percent fat."
• "Lamb was medium despite me asking for well done."
• "Roast potatoes so hard you could not cut them."
• "Starter was cold and no flavour scallops over cooked."
• "The creamy mushroom starter tasted like someone had grated a salt rock on it."
• "The roast dinners were below average, vegetables undercooked, meat dry it was just bad."
• "The lamb rump was tough sinewy and fatty. Steak pie was without meat, chips were fries and cold."

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

• "The building and decor is beautiful too, a real warm homely feeling."
• "Welcoming environment and atmosphere in the restaurant."
• "Beautiful local country gastropub that I will definitely visit again!"
• "The refurb is top class too it feels really classy inside."
• "The architecture is simply breathtaking."
• "A beautiful pub in the heart of the countryside."
• "A great traditional pub set in a beautiful village with equally beautiful decor."

Cons:

• "The pub unfortunately had a bad odour of dogs which is unpleasant especially when eating."
• "The floor was filthy and the edges by the skirting board were shocking."
• "Curtains look dirty and faded."
• "Male toilets urinal leaking with bucket under it!!!"
• "Inside sofas and chairs missing a lot of pile and carpets look dirty."
• "It's OK. We went in the restaurant. The decor is very dark and broody, it really could do with lightening up a bit."
• "Since the refurb the bar area is far too dark and needs lightening up."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Dishes were also reasonably priced."
• "The pricing is on par with the level you would expect for a venue like this, and good value in my opinion."
• "Great menu, generous portions, competitive prices."
• "Very friendly staff, sat outside, good sized portions, reasonable price."