Hinckley Knight Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Hinckley

Address: Watling Street, Hinckley, LE10 2JQ, United Kingdom

Phone: +441455610773

Rating: 4.2
based on 206 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was absolutely spot on to the finest detail."
  • "The food was excellently cooked, puddings where again good selection, and Nicly made."
  • "The twix of flavours in which, battered chicken, fresh salad, brioche bun and coors light collided can only be described as euphoric."
  • "Compliments to the Chef...the meal was SPOT on...steaks cooked to perfection...."
  • "Can highly recommend the Hunters Gammon. Perfectly cooked and really tasty"
  • "The chicken was so delicious."
  • "We all had the steaks which were incredible and starters too."

Cons:

  • "The macaroni cheese was watery."
  • "The brisket was dry and cold"
  • "Food is disgusting honestly never seen food as bad as it was the food order was wrong and had to be sent back."
  • "Ordered a sirloin steak med rare which was chewy and tasteless."
  • "Chicken on a stick were cold just luke warm"
  • "Most of the food was overcooked. Medium steaks should not be black."
  • "Went for lunch today to and our disappointment we found what resembled like pubic Hair in 2 out of 4 meals"

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "Hospitality was fantastic."
  • "Very pleasant, friendly and helpful staff."
  • "The staff were super friendly, welcoming and attentive."
  • "ALICE specifically goes out of her way to ensure we have all we need."
  • "Very friendly sociable staff who assisted me."
  • "Staff were great... polite and helpful."
  • "The staff are very polite especially the barmaid Ellie she was full of smiles."

Cons:

  • "Service was pleasant enough, although asked for items and never saw the waitress again to actually get them..."
  • "Manager was nowhere to be seen to complain!"
  • "Vile behaviour from the bar staff."
  • "Staff are extremely rude especially the managers."
  • "Manager miserable when I questioned these issues."
  • "Greeted by an ungrateful bar maid with a horrible attitude."
  • "No greeting, no goodbye, no table check."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Honestly reasonably priced for this day and age"
  • "Add in the fact that certain nights have additional 'bargain reduced price offers,' on steaks, 2-4-£10 mains etc, make this 'a must go there again' venue!"
  • "Its brilliant value for money the older kids love the food challenges."
  • "Good food. Good beer. Even better prices!"
  • "Very reasonable prices for portion size"
  • "Given the prices the food was certainly great value for money."
  • "The value for money is amazing, rarely seen in restaurants these days."

Cons:

  • "Food was very nice, however I do think it's a bit expensive for what you get and the quality and presentation of the food."
  • "Beers were expensive"
  • "The food is nice but very over priced"
  • "if you want a very small meal then this is the place to come me and the wife had senior meals and the couple we came with had main meals, I ordered fish and chips £5 I counted 12 chips and the fish was about3 inches square unbelievable."

Ambiance and Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "Returned to this beautiful pub once again this weekend after a few months since last visit"
  • "Pub was clean and it is a Great local family pub."
  • "Nice friendly welcome. Refreshing change tables are not on top of each other, room to move and not actually overhear the next tables conversation"
  • "Table was clean and tidy with all condiments."
  • "The Pub currently has an amazing Christmas atmosphere, thanks to the lovely decorations and Christmas tree"
  • "Lovely big friendly pub with homely atmosphere."
  • "Great atmosphere and the team were lovely, very friendly and welcoming."

Cons:

  • "Wouldn't kennel my dog in this place."
  • "The toilet door was stuck shut and needed a hefty shove to get in and the floor was dripping wet."
  • "A 15th celebration birthday party for my grandchild this pub is dirty I had to clean the seats before we sat down."
  • "The place feels dirty its dark and dated."
  • "It’s really dark and gloomy in there, even on a summer’s day, sticky tables, loads of flies."
  • "Feet stick to the floor, tables sticky, dead flies, it needs a damned good going over with a thing called a cleaning cloth soaked in detergent."
  • "Dirty table after washed twice."

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