White Hart Blythburgh Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The waiting staff are friendly but so overwhelmed by the numbers they were serving."
• "The young waitress we had was excellent, good customer service."
• "Despite being short staffed the table service was efficient and friendly."
• "The staff were friendly and the breakfast was high quality."
• "Staff were friendly and child friendly."
• "The staff were very friendly and professional."
• "The staff are really friendly and welcoming."

Cons:

• "Absolutely terrible experience. Land lady is rude and has no understanding of customer service."
• "I was met with probably the most rude female individual I have ever encountered."
• "The lady in question was unfriendly, unhelpful and borderline rude."
• "The bar staff seemed to be doing anything but serving people."
• "Unfortunately the lady in the bar informed us no food could be served outside due to staffing situation."
• "Very poor customer service. Arrived at 2.45 for a quick drink only to be told very rudely that the gates and doors would be locked at 3pm."
• "Really let down by actively unfriendly and at times rude service from the barman."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Breakfast is well prepared and to a high standard."
• "The food was a good quality burger 🍔."
• "Probably the best pub food we've had in a long time."
• "Had a lovely sandwich and platter lunch which was very good value for money."
• "The food was splendid."
• "The food fantastic."
• "Salmon and scramble eggs for breakfast excellent."

Cons:

• "The chips were inedible."
• "Tasty food but over priced."
• "Both my courses were served tepid."
• "An overpriced meal, with atrocious restaurant management."
• "The food was poor. We both had the 'locally caught' fish with chips and peas. One portion of fish was all batter and little fish and the chips were scraps, not proper chips."
• "The smoked salmon was small and the salad was sad."
• "The mussels had been substituted with trout, which we both dislike."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "The charming bar area, replete with open wood log fire, ancient wooden beams and creaky floorboards, offers a calm and warm atmosphere in which to eat."
• "A pub garden with amazing view."
• "Lovely country style pub with beautiful views out the back."
• "The garden is big, & the views are great."
• "Lovely view of the Blyth estuary, large grass garden with tables and very popular."
• "At rear there are lovely views over the Blyth estuary."
• "What a view over the nature reserve, such a lovely place to stop for a drink."

Cons:

• "Closed on Mon and Tues, and at 4pm Sunday's currently due to staff shortage."
• "The route to the room was very untidy, looked like a dumping ground."
• "This place needs a refurb."
• "Very close to main A12 carriageway at front."
• "Also closing one side of the gates as you come in, isn’t Covid secure it’s stupid you have to stop all traffic on the A12 should 2 cars being trying to get in or leave at the same time."
• "One issue, no WiFi in the room."
• "There isn't any play equipment fit the children."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Very good value for money."
• "We would definitely recommend it and will return."
• "Excellent food - freshly prepared; fish is locally sourced."
• "The food we did have was really good."
• "The Adnams Mozaic pale ale was amazing."
• "The food was excellent and exceeded my expectations."
• "The food is sensational and all locally sourced."

Cons:

• "When checking out this morning no mention of have you enjoyed your stay or thank you for staying with us, not a lot to ask when you've passed over nearly £400 for a 2 night stay with evening meals and drinks."
• "Quite expensive."
• "Also very over priced £6.25 for a cheese sandwich."
• "All in all it was disappointing and was not value for money at £38."
• "The desserts too looked overpriced £8, £9 and £11 for pretty standard fare."
• "Food is on the pricey side (£7 for soup £4.95 for a slice of cake) but it was tasty."
• "We will not return to the white Harte."