Old Vicarage Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "A special shout out to Lucy and Julie who looked after us and went above and beyond to look after myself and my friend."
• "Nice polite and helpful staff, no pushyness with them."
• "Just had meal here... great staff all really friendly and helpful. Food was lovely."
• "All staff are really helpful and friendly."
• "The night went really well thanks mainly to the brilliant staff."
• "The service was attentive and prompt, with the staff ensuring that I had everything I needed throughout my visit."
• "The staff were extremely friendly and courteous and we felt very comfortable."

Cons:

• "service awful."
• "Only offered a sorry as a response when complained."
• "The beers were off when we first arrived."
• "Got my drinks at the bar then told a 50 Min wait for food."
• "Service was slow, yet the venue was only about a third full."
• "They struggled to cope with a busy pub."
• "Had the misfortune to choose to go here for lunch..Over 40 minutes wait for the meal....far far to long."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The main meals we ordered were all correct and very nice."
• "Great menus choice and good value."
• "Food was absolutely delicious, though servings could have been a little larger."
• "The food amazing quality for the price changed, the presentation was impeccable."
• "The meals were absolutely amazing, the 4 steaks ordered were cooked to perfection."
• "The food was really nice, fresh and tasty."
• "We couldn't fault the food quality, arriving at the correct temperature and tasted great."

Cons:

• "Button mushrooms burnt, peas like bullets, steak tough hard to cut through it."
• "Went for a Christmas meal with work, turkey was dry and they didn't have any cranberry sauce despite it being advertised on the menu."
• "The veg was ok, the roast potatoes tasted as though they had been cooked then reheated in a microwave."
• "The burger order was wrong, asked for burger and salad, no chips. Came with chips and no salad."
• "The fish and chips were just awful. Fish very over cooked and tough - yes it was hard to cut!"
• "The chicken was so dry we struggled to swallow it."
• "just been for meal here and i can say it was rubbish 4 meals that came out of a microwave."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The decor was charming and cozy, setting the perfect mood for a relaxing evening."
• "Been coming here now for a number of years and we’ve always found it to be a pleasant atmosphere."
• "Lovely modern interior surroundings within a gorgeous old building."
• "Warm, friendly environment, we were made welcome immediately on arrival."
• "From the moment you walk in you can feel such a relaxing atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with a warm and friendly staff."
• "Amazing food, warm and friendly, atmosphere was fantastic."

Cons:

• "Love eating at the vicarage with the family, staff always very pleasant food always good.. only one little comment would be we find the dart board off putting when your trying to eat and people are playing darts."
• "However, our table could have been cleaner, my wife's chair was uncomfortable and stained."
• "A little gloomy. Decor quite depressing."
• "Table was dirty sticky my arms even my knife and fork were stuck on it, it was disgusting."
• "Some of the clientele were less than welcome despite the best efforts of the staff."
• "Car parking is not always available.People park badly.Quiye often have to walk through outside tables where people are smoking rather than a designated smoking area."
• "Have to compete at bar with people ordering food.Noisey when full."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "Great food and very pleasant staff but the service was slow suggest you need more table staff it would have earned you 10 stars and the waitress a bigger tip."
• "Nice atmosphered bar with good quality pub grub at a very reasonable price, with a good amount of choice on the menus."
• "Excellent value at £16.95 for 3 courses."
• "Great food, very reasonably priced and was very tasty. Excellent value for money."
• "The prices were also reasonable, offering good value for the quality of food and service provided."
• "Great value for the amount and quality you receive."
• "You don't expect Michelin 5 star but we had an enjoyable evening at reasonable cost."

Cons:

• "Pretty average food at average prices."
• "Bad quality in terms of value and food."
• "Food portions are very small."
• "just been for meal here and i can say it was rubbish 4 meals that came out of a microwave the beer was over £6.50 for a pint and half."
• "Responsible quality (you pay for it. £40 + for two main courses puds and two rounds of drinks)."
• "Used governments offer 2 courses for 4 of us inc drinks was £29."
• "Wouldn't ever go back. Owner needs to go on a customer service course."