The Libertine Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The most amazing food ever, the chef needs a HUGE pay rise as I've honestly never ever been disappointed with the food there."
• "The food was very tasty and the service was amazing."
• "Food was top notch."
• "Food was amazing, and compliments to the chef."
• "The very best pizza for 100s if not 1000s of mile around."
• "The steaks were unbelievably good and the sides were divine."
• "These guys do really nice food."

Cons:

• "Most disappointing Sunday roast I’ve ever had."
• "Serious hygiene problem. Ordering food can be a hit and miss, my personal experience was simply revolting."
• "Came here Sunday for a late Roast! The chicken was dry like it had been re-heated in microwave!"
• "Dry pork chops that they couldn't eat it and another choked on her chicken as it was so dry."
• "Food only just warm."
• "The bass... was quite greasy and the potatoes were tasteless."
• "Food was cold and had to be returned."

Service

Pros:

• "The restaurant was very busy but the service was, nevertheless, very good."
• "Excellent evening, friendly staff, nice lighting/level music in background."
• "Service was excellent."
• "Super friendly & accommodating staff."
• "Great service, friendly staff, good portions and good atmosphere."
• "The staff were really friendly and helpful."
• "Staff is on the ball! Very attentive but relaxed and easy to chat to."

Cons:

• "However the initial service was poor. After waiting 20 minutes with no-one asking if wanted a drink or ready to order."
• "Had to wait an age to get my first drink."
• "Waitress came and cleared table, didn't even bother to ask how was your meal and why I left nearly the whole meal!"
• "Clearly staff have not yet learned the skill of providing customer service!"
• "Very loud group of beta males ruined the atmosphere."
• "But don't know why they feel the need to pump up the volume at about 4pm."
• "Service very slow despite lots of staff and few customers."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The room was beautiful and rustic, just perfect for us."
• "The Libertine delivered on atmosphere, service, presentation and flavor!"
• "Christmas Day had a great atmosphere."
• "It's a spacious pub recently renovated and good atmosphere."
• "The venue has such a great atmosphere, plus tastefully decorated."
• "The whole place has a great vibe."
• "Ambience is great. Warm lighting and woody interior."

Cons:

• "It was quite upsetting and we came home early to see the new year in."
• "The couple arguing at a table with a couple dogs was a wonderful touch."
• "To top it all there was a constant flow of customers walking through the restaurant to a smoking area."
• "Bar area is very cramped and it seems not to be a proper designated smoking area or its not managed, so you have to push past groups of smokers at the entrance which is unpleasant."
• "Souless atmosphere, plus the internal temperature matched that of the wintery weather outside."
• "Due to his behaviour, we won't visit again sadly."
• "Pub side gets crowded and loud on Friday nights."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Reasonable prices, nice restaurant area and good atmosphere in bar area."
• "The food was very good and good value."
• "All in all its also good value for money."
• "The food is good, had the fish and chips."
• "Incredible value !!"
• "Great food, reasonable pricing."
• "The food was beautiful. My girlfriend and I had the Leek and Cheese Pie and the vegetarian gravy that accompanied it was delicious."

Cons:

• "Friendly staff had one round of drinks thought ok then on second round had a large glass of red wine which was £12.90. What a tuck up."
• "They charge 50p for salt on your chips which says everything you need to know about the place."
• "We refused to pay the ridiculous £17.50 for it."
• "Not the cheapest place."
• "For over £90 you’d think it would be amazing."
• "Overall prices were a little higher than we would have liked."
• "Very disappointed overall. Food was too late even though place was empty. £6.50 for a mozzarella starter with 3 tiny scratchings of mozzarella in it, roast mains mediocre with only a little meat and overall expensive."