Craigside Inn Brewers Fayre Reviews Summary

Seating and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The views were great."
• "The staff member was very friendly and made an effort to talk to my son which was really great to see."
• "Very reasonable price for lunch. Gammon, chips, peas, and 2 pineapple slices. Not huge portions but very nicely cooked, the gammon was delicious."
• "We sat outside as we had a dog with us, and the seating area could have been a bit more appealing."

Cons:

• "The restaurant was stifling hot and it was uncomfortable to sit for long periods."
• "I have changed my review because I have to say the seats were filthy. They have wooden backs but the seat pads on many of the seats are really badly stained and dirty."
• "The restaurant was also stifling hot and it was uncomfortable to sit for long periods."
• "The tables were clean and had everything you needed and the restaurant was clean, some of the chairs could do with a good clean as were stained with food and drinks and looked quite grubby."

Service

Pros:

• "Friendly staff and quick service!"
• "Staff were very friendly, courteous, and attentive."
• "The staff were helpful and friendly enough and the pub was nice and clean."
• "Staff were a bit mixed 1 being very friendly and helpful the other 2 not so much."

Cons:

• "Wait times are atrocious, even when it looks to be quiet. I've waited 25 hours from start to finish before now."
• "Food took over an hour to arrive. It'd understand if it was rammed, but there were empty tables everywhere."
• "The food was decent cheap pub grub. However, everyone's chips were soggy."
• "Had to ask for my daughter's ice cream sundae as no one came to clear the table."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food we all had was delicious too!"
• "Both meals were hot and tasty. They were good-sized servings and we were glad we didn't 'go large as there was plenty to eat."
• "Had a rump steak which, happily, was cooked to perfection (medium-rare!) and the puddings were nice too."
• "Amazing lunch for our Anniversary and we were even given a bottle of prosecco to celebrate with."

Cons:

• "The food was decent cheap pub grub. However, everyone's chips were soggy, and my daughter's beans were shriveled and dry."
• "My daughter did get her garlic flatbread within 15 minutes, but it was totally dry and inedible."
• "The dessert had no sauce as described, only ice cream and a flake."
• "Had 3 course valentine menu starter and dessert was nice but mains was cold and not very appealing."