The Old School BBQ Bus Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was served quickly and was really tasty."
• "Very generous portions, melt in the mouth meat, and loads of flavour."
• "The wife had the brisket. Perfect."
• "Star of the show? The ribs, so soft and massive flavour!"
• "Amazing quality food, hefty portions and cooked to perfection."
• "Huge menu selection and definitely something for everyone."
• "The meats are incredible, both in flavour and texture."
• "The ribs are absolutely amazing as was the whole meal."

Cons:

• "The first time I had the texan burger, which was 'ok'."
• "Service is always good, lots of choices of drinks both alcoholic and none, and the biscoff cheesecake was fantastic."
• "Great place. Went with a booking of 14 so large booking. Food was spot on only small criticism is pulled pork was slightly dry."
• "The burgers were very well done and very dry."
• "Bad experience with the food. The ribs being one of the 'signature' and most expensive dishes, I would expect them to be at least good and to be prepared with some care."
• "Food was amazing would highly recommend the pit platter unfortunately staff were pre occupied with finishing early than serving the customers unfortunately."
• "The food here is the best around, staff good, attentive and knowledgeable, if I had to be picky I didn't like the seating, too uncomfortable for me as my straw bale sloped down."
• "Went on Sunday 7th May, food and atmosphere was really good but they had run out of some of the sides like coleslaw etc and no alternative was offered or price reflection which tainted it slightly for us."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff were all really lovely."
• "Staff were super friendly, though!"
• "Brilliant attentive staff."
• "The staff was so helpful and friendly and the prices was in line with what you’d pay for a Sunday dinner else where."
• "Staff can't do enough for you and we really appreciate our server giving the 'Men' a taster."
• "Really surprised at just how good it is! Service was really good and the staff were really friendly."
• "Staff are absolutely fantastic and a credit to the place."
• "The staff were phenomenally friendly, the food was unreal and the drinks (especially the cherry bomb cocktails) were awesome."

Cons:

• "My only slight criticism would be the staff could be more attentive for asking for more drinks or getting the bill."
• "Service was hit and miss though some staff came off as grumpy and uninterested, didn't get cutlery and sauces til halfway through eating."
• "Food was amazing would highly recommend the pit platter unfortunately staff were pre occupied with finishing early than serving the customers unfortunately."
• "Waited ages for our order taking, which was ok cos we had no where else to go."
• "Would I go back, probably! but ONLY because of the food and the ambience although the music was a tad loud, had a server come near, id have asked for it turning down a smidge."
• "Just had dinner with the family and can honestly say that everything about the experience was faultless.Great food, very attentive staff and such a welcoming, chilled out atmosphere."
• "Came in today with a large party. Manager was extremely rude when we explained that half our table was still waiting for the food when the other half had finished."
• "Absolutely freezing. Soon forgot about that when the food came! Wow! If you like burgers this is the place for you! There were twelve of us and the staff did everything for us! Just watch for the chillis on the chips!"

Ambiance and Setting

Pros:

• "Visited yesterday for the American themed Sunday lunch tester day. It did not disappoint, this was a great take on a traditional Sunday lunch with an American twist!"
• "The decor is very cool as well, giving you that authentic Texas BBQ feel."
• "Really surprised at just how good it is! Huge menu selection and definitely something for everyone."
• "A delightful experience in a quirky establishment with terrific friendly staff."
• "Visited on a sunny Sunday afternoon in a group of six from age 10 to 54. The staff were phenomenally friendly, the food was unreal."
• "It is so well set out and warm. Staff were very friendly and helpful."
• "All of the staff here are so friendly, and really helpful, and service is fantastic, even when it's packed out."
• "It had that holiday feeling, fantastic in every way."

Cons:

• "Was skeptic going inside as it was extremely quite outside and the entrance was a shipping container, but I do not regret it at all."
• "Sat outside today as really hot inside and out. Maybe some more umbrella 🌂 on every table whilst warm."
• "2nd time music was too loud to hear my friend talking or be heard when having our order taken."
• "Food is good, but very very over priced. Service was very poor too."
• "This is something a bit different, I marked 4 stars as a bit unsure how it would do in the colder months sat outside albeit under cover."
• "Didn't like a fair few aspects of it, it's in a tent which is open in parts so if you visit on a cold day you may be cold."
• "Came in today with a large party. Manager was extremely rude when we explained that half our table was still waiting for the food when the other half had finished."
• "Would definitely recommend. Unique venue in the middle of nowhere but don't let that put you off."