The Old Inn Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was delicious."
• "The beef was lean and perfectly cooked."
• "The Turkey meal we both had was the best we have tasted in years."
• "Our mains were bbq ribs and 10oz ribeye. Ribs were smoky and juicy, and the steak was out of this world."
• "The roast pork was exceptional and the sticky toffee pudding was just incredible."
• "The food was superb we had swordfish and salad."
• "The food was fantastic!!"

Cons:

• "The burger was very nice but the steak was too salty for my taste."
• "Hard carrot batons."
• "The sautéed potatoes (served with the bass) were soft/soggy and looked more like re-fried roast potatoes."
• "The rump steak 🥩 was chewy and tough."
• "None of them were good. Tough, chewy meat, soggy undercooked pastry and tasteless."
• "We were very disappointed with the Sunday roast, the beef was so pink we couldn't eat it. The carrots were hard."
• "We ordered beef which had a very strange porky tasting pale gravy."

Service

Pros:

• "Attentive staff and friendly atmosphere."
• "Service and all staff are exceptionally good, and food is the best you will find in the area."
• "The staff were friendly and polite, the service was good in spite of it being very busy and the food was excellent."
• "Food was fabulous the staff were so attentive, don't think I've ever had such good service."
• "Well done team - from the wonderful reception by the Front of House staff, to the shamrock on the Guinness and sparklingly clean glassware from the Bar Staff, to the delicious food from the Kitchen team."
• "The staff were very friendly and organised."
• "The staff were so good especially Tanya she was amazing with the younger ones in our party."

Cons:

• "The service let it down slightly as we had to ask for menus, cutlery between each course and waited a long time for desert orders to be taken."
• "Management need to think about the customers when reprimanding staff."
• "The waiters were very busy and it was hard to get their attention."
• "By the time we got our meal. There were six dogs running around growling at each other."
• "Asked 4 times over 45 minutes for a dessert staff forgot."
• "Unfortunately the service let's it down a bit as staff not coming to the table often."
• "Maybe they were too busy as it was Christmas Eve but the table we specifically booked was given to another party."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Inside and outside spaces, garden at back, lovely covered, inside/outside area out the front."
• "Outdoor space, which they have spent a fortune on making it the best they can and have exceeded expectations."
• "The setting was gorgeous."
• "It's beautiful, whether you’re sitting outside (front or back) or inside."
• "Lovely country pub. What I noticed about this pub is that the outside area was spotless. Very well kept."
• "Gorgeous location pub has lovely festoon lighting and a gorgeous seating area outside."
• "Beautiful location in a small rural village."

Cons:

• "Parking is limited at very busy periods."
• "On arrival we were told the only table available was by the bar. What they didn’t tell us it was in the dog area."
• "Personally and I know lots will not agree animals should not be allowed in eating areas."
• "Was not as busy as it deserved to be on a Friday in the hols."
• "Dont stop here if you just want a drink, you will be rudely ignored by the owner."
• "Due to a wedding reception being held at the venue we experienced some issues and delays."
• "Disappointing - the pleasant location draws you in, but it takes itself far too seriously and didn't deliver."

Value

Pros:

• "It was a bit pricey but highly recommended."
• "Lovely food and drinks selection at reasonable prices."
• "Really good value for money."
• "Fantastic value for money and such a super place."
• "Outstanding, reasonably priced food."
• "Worth the money for something a little nicer."
• "Great selection of badger beers."

Cons:

• "It's a little pricier than most, but there's a reason for everything."
• "Bar prices over priced."
• "£8.50 for a dessert is to the point of ridiculousness now."
• "You pay a little bit more for food here and there is an automatic 10% service charge."
• "Unfortunately it's become expensive for the quality of food."
• "Overall we thought it was a little overpriced compared with other places locally especially on Starters and Desserts."
• "£56 per head for two courses each…average food, limited menu."