Apollo Reviews Summary

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Entered a lively pub with a good atmosphere without a booking."
• "The atmosphere in the pub was lovely and everyone had an amazing evening."
• "Not too hectic for a morning, atmosphere was nice."
• "Despite its dual role, it maintained a cozy and welcoming ambiance."
• "Great vibe in this pub. Full of friendly faces."
• "The food, atmosphere and presentation was amazing and the staff made the whole experience enjoyable."
• "Apollo has a warm and welcoming atmosphere the staff are extremely friendly and helpful."

Cons:

• "One barmaid in particular makes a sour atmosphere in the pub."
• "Once inside you'll see Christmas lights still hanging up even in July and lampshades half hanging off."
• "Decor could do with a really good shake up."
• "The service here left a lot to be desired, the staff member taking the orders could have been a lot more obliging, and was decidedly lacking in customer service skills."
• "She has been rude, obnoxious and her attitude towards customers is a disgrace."
• "When trying to order at the bar they couldn't hear you so decided to leave."
• "The manager however needs to speak to the staff nicer and not shout from the bar to order staff about."

Service

Pros:

• "The bar staff were friendly and happily loaned me a pen when I realised I didn't have one!"
• "Our server Shannon was incredibly sweet and polite."
• "Staff pleasant and attentive cannot fault it."
• "Looked after by Millie who was first class."
• "Staff excellent, very accommodating and prompt service."
• "Staff was friendly and always helpful would 10 out of 10 recommend."
• "Bar staff were amazing and extremely polite."

Cons:

• "The manager is so ignorant refused to serve me alcohol because I have showed my European identification document."
• "The manager was on his laptop when I was at the bar and didn't serve me until I coughed."
• "Service was absolutely appalling waiting over an hour for food."
• "Seemed understaffed."
• "Food was only just luke warm."
• "Can't rate the food because they left us over an hour before attempting to take our food order."
• "The waitress disappeared on us when we asked to place our order."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "We ordered the oozy floozy burgers and I have to say it was so tasty, absolute perfect portions, chips was really nice too."
• "The food and service was beyond all our expectations, both delicious and delightful."
• "The food was presented very well and was delicious."
• "Food was lovely and tasty made with fresh vegetables, 3 course meal."
• "Food was excellent and served surprisingly fast from time of order."
• "The food was also amazing as always the burgers are out standing."
• "The pizza I ordered was soooo good as well."

Cons:

• "For what you get the prices are too high."
• "Frozen food, microwaved deserts and a burger which had the texture of a golf ball."
• "Food was nice but the beer battered fish are usually huge but turned out to be a small at best."
• "The food was disgusting my burger tasted like a rustler burger full of grease."
• "The food was so cold was the wings and ribs but the lovely lady did get us new fresh food it was better."
• "Food was not good i ordered steak and ale pie hardly any meat in it and no taste at all."
• "The liver what there was of it, two very thin small pieces was quite dry."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Prices are reasonable atmosphere pleasant and not that loud you can't hear yourself talk like some pubs."
• "The meals are what I consider to be 'pub grub' but this location is at the top of the list of great food."
• "Great prices great food. Very helpful and cheerful staff."
• "Service was quick and friendly, prices are fair for the current economic climate."
• "The prices of the beer and food is good."
• "Even at full price the experience was very worthwhile."
• "We really enjoyed the food and drink and the service was 1st class especially with a 30 percent discount off the price for main meals etc."

Cons:

• "For the price you pay you expect to get what you ordered."
• "Put a little more on the plates Apollo or drop your prices a little!!"
• "Terrible value for money."
• "Very disappointed on this occasion, waited over an hour for food, when arrived no apology & food poor, presentation poor."
• "The lack of food options on the menu is one of the main reasons stopping me from giving it a 5 star review."
• "Sadly no cask conditioned real ale or hand pumps."
• "Similar issues last time we visited the Apollo."

Facilities

Pros:

• "The pub also has a good selection of drinks, including a range of local and international beers, spirits, and wines."
• "There is a nice big free car park and plenty of outside seating."
• "There's a nice bar area with two dart boards and a pool table."
• "Lovely garden with picnic benches outside. Good size private car park."
• "Inside and out seating."
• "Good size car park and great disabled access..... Recommend 100%."
• "They do offer a gluten-free menu."

Cons:

• "The first toilet had no seat! The second had used tissue all over the seat and floor."
• "It needs a good clean and painting."
• "Got inside, it felt cold."
• "The Purple rain and the sex on the beach. The sex on the beach was lovely but the purple rain looked like water."
• "Very poor treatment by the Manager."
• "Had ran out of mac and cheese but these things happen."
• "Bar staff very welcoming, regrettably the menu was drastically reduced with no warning having booked a table with contact details the day prior our visit."