The Spotgate Inn Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: Hilderstone Rd, Stone, ST15 8RN, United Kingdom

Phone: +441889505277

Rating: 4.5
based on 171 reviews.

Atmosphere & Setting

Pros:

  • "The setting of the Pullman carriage is unique."
  • "This must be very rare in dining out and makes the meal more interesting."
  • "The usp for this restaurant is the 2 train carriages in the back garden that have been set out for diners."
  • "Dined in one of their railway carriages! Super comfy chairs and felt we were thrown back to the 50’s nice and warm."
  • "We had the pleasure of dining on one of the carriages, which made for one of the most endearing and comfortable dining experiences I've ever had."
  • "The train carriage was a real special atmosphere."
  • "Absolutely loved the old train carriages."

Cons:

  • "I used to love this place. But the carriage chairs and carpets are becoming tired and scruffy with abit of a musty smell."
  • "Carriage was cold."
  • "Also it was quite cold in the area we were sitting."
  • "The carriage where we sat had the ceiling paint in need of refresh, the seats are close to needing refresh with upholstery and cushions."
  • "The carriages are a nice touch but a bit cramped."
  • "We sat in the train cart but the table wasn't very clean and it was quite cold."
  • "The train sections look old and need updating."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service needs to be looked at staff were friendly enough once we got service."
  • "His service and help was impeccable."
  • "Our waitress Macey was excellent, nothing was too much trouble for her."
  • "The staff were on hand to ensure we had everything we needed."
  • "Staff were really nice & helpful, food was amazing and the restaurant was relaxing."
  • "Both the food and the service were excellent."
  • "The staff were so friendly, helpful and efficient."

Cons:

  • "Would we go back I don't think so the staff need to pay attention to detail."
  • "All staff looked like scared little bunnies when you walk in."
  • "VERY SHORT STAFFED."
  • "Took 45 minutes to have orders taken for starters and mains."
  • "Service was a little slow at times, but they did have a wake in before us."
  • "The wait for some one to bring us menus and take our drinks order took a while."
  • "Our waitress looked liked she had just received a phone call saying her favorite pet had just died and couldn't even muster a fake smile."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was lovely, can recommend the Mixed Grill everything cooked to perfection."
  • "The main meal me & my husband had lasagne with salad & Chip's. It was lovely & very hot."
  • "Consistently good food here in nice, friendly surroundings."
  • "Food was amazing- I had breaded goats cheese and then the beef stew with chunky chips and it was absolutely delicious."
  • "The food was tasty and of high quality."
  • "The Sunday roast was delicious. The roast potato's and Yorkshire pudding was crispy and the gravy not too watery."
  • "The food was wonderful, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented."

Cons:

  • "I had the 'crispy pork belly' which was not good unfortunately."
  • "The cheesy leeks come separately in a bowl - the world's smallest bowl for a 6 person portion and not even cheesy, just swimming in warm milk."
  • "Unfortunately had to knock a star off as the middle of mum's 'creamy' mash was dry and cold in the middle (clearly microwaved)."
  • "Felt like most the ingredients used were from a tin in all honesty, not to mention it took a very long time for something so poor."
  • "The food a let down."
  • "The steak baguette is was dry and the meat was fatty."
  • "Had cod ball with cheese dip but no cod just mashed potato and dip tasted like water."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Food was well priced and for the two of us, two courses and drinks it was approx £45."
  • "We called in yesterday lured by the sign 2 Courses for £11:95 we thought that was a good deal... anything else was available coming in at around £20:00"
  • "Especially good value at the moment on a Mon, Tues, Wednesday with the government Help out to eat out."
  • "A fantastic place for a meal. Excellent value and home cooked food."
  • "Very reasonably priced for the quality of food and drink."
  • "The price for three adults having a 3 course with drinks were very reasonable, considering the quality of the meal."
  • "The prices are reasonable."

Cons:

  • "The deserts were good but over priced."
  • "£15 for a birds eye fish and oven chips is a little OTT."
  • "When paying the bill we questioned it thinking it was rather expensive."
  • "Was expensive for quality."
  • "Price.... expensive for what it was, went home hungry 😕."
  • "Some of the prices are a bit steep, £6.25 for a liqueur coffee and desserts at £5.95 a bit much for what you get."
  • "The prices in my opinion are quite high and you could get better meals perhaps another 5 miles down the road for cheaper."

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