Raven Inn Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was gorgeous and we didn't have to wait too long between courses."
• "Fantastic food, best chips in Britain I reckon."
• "The food excellent!"
• "Food was great."
• "Splendid superior beef Sunday lunch with perfectly cooked buttered veg."
• "The food was amazing and everyone cleared their plates."
• "The food was delicious, no corners cut."

Cons:

• "I generally love this restaurant but today was a bit of a let down."
• "45 minutes to wait for food order when the restaurant was half empty."
• "Food comes quick but only ok food and quite a limited menu."
• "Cold tasteless chicken with a small slice of bacon on it."
• "The steak was overcooked, full of gristle, and for some reason, topped with prawns - which it didn't mention on the menu."
• "Fish fingers were out of a Birds Eye packet and the curry had a lovely taste but the consistency was like water."
• "Worst of all there was no fruit in the Eton Mess, making it very sweet and overly rich."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Great staff who were friendly and attentive."
• "Amazing service from the moment we walked through the door."
• "Very friendly staff."
• "Staff were pleasant and came over a couple of times to see if everything was alright."
• "Efficient and friendly staff who gave us a warm welcome."
• "Staff were great."
• "Staff were super friendly and even brought our doggy a bowl of water and a treat."

Cons:

• "I was totally disgusted with the service this place NEEDS a NEW CHEF, AND NEW STAFF."
• "Although free tables they were turning clients away."
• "Staff also seemed to wander around the place without really recognising or acknowledging customers."
• "Obviously in need of more staff as only 1 serving and paying food bill took time."
• "Many of the staff seem very inexperienced."
• "Service was as expected, children doing an adults job."
• "Only deducting a star as I feel wrongly upsold chips which cost an extra £2."

Ambience and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Really nice setting. Warm and friendly ambience."
• "Place is clean and has a nice atmosphere."
• "Nice outdoor dining with greenery around, cows in the field, parasols to protect from any showers."
• "Inside it is roomy, clean and welcoming."
• "Dog friendly pub, friendly attentive staff and a great selection of beers and wines."
• "Beautiful pub with lovely beergarden, perfect for social distancing."
• "Lovely comfortable pub. Peaceful garden to enjoy evening sunshine & blackbirds."

Cons:

• "The room was cold, no heating on, plates were cold."
• "Literally just came here some tables were reserved so a middle aged woman greeted us with what I think was a bad attitude."
• "Also it is dog friendly which is great and the place itself is really nice."
• "Also the fact that people bring dogs to the place isn't really the best idea as I had dog hairs everywhere including the table."
• "Was taken to a table in the dark and cool part of the pub."
• "Floor very sticky."
• "Only thing negative was a weirdo that had a sausage dog in a canine pram / pushchair."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "Prices very reasonable."
• "The prices were reasonable too."
• "Good portion size and genuinely impressed by the taste at a very competitive price."
• "Food was very good and well presented, and all at a reasonable cost."
• "Well priced, great food."
• "Reasonable price."
• "Always has a good selection of Draft ales."

Cons:

• "Puddings pricey so didn't have."
• "The Food is fairly standard and a little over priced."
• "Since going a month earlier earlier the price of everything on the entire menu had gone up by at least £2."
• "The place is light and airy but the prices are a bit steep for pub grub."
• "The food was fine, plain fare which is what we wanted but it was a long way from being value for money."
• "We cannot review the food as we never tried it, only go in the a drink 'never again' Stitched up with the drink prices."
• "Not the cheapest pub in the area for food but it a fair reflection of the quality and quantity."