The Craster Arms Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: The Wynding, Beadnell, Chathill NE67 5AX, United Kingdom

Phone: +441665720272

Rating: 4.3
based on 324 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Food was gorgeous and the burgers are amazing!"
  • "Fantastic food and great friendly staff, big up to Nathan!"
  • "The gammon was tender and moist, served with fluffy crisp thick cut chips, and the seafood tacos were overflowing with the tasty seafood."
  • "Food is outstanding. Portion size it out of this world."
  • "The food was delicious, didn't know what to expect from the mussels with chorizo but it was really lovely."
  • "Food absolutely amazing - we had the famous fish and chips."
  • "The food was incredible, everything was well cooked, well seasoned, plentiful and tasty."

Cons:

  • "The Katsu chicken burger was flavourless and tastes of nothing but chicken breast."
  • "The Mushroom, Brie, Hazelnut & Cranberry Wellington... far too creamy, thick even."
  • "The mixed bean chilli tasted like pasta sauce and I must say looked like it."
  • "For £14 for a burger I expected something special but it arrived without most of its trimmings and was as dry as an old leather boot."
  • "Disappointed by Katsu Chicken burger, beyond bland."
  • "Food was edible but very very overpriced for the quality."
  • "The bread and butter bailey's cream pudding proved to be a little bland and disappointing."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was very quick with a very short wait for food."
  • "Service was great."
  • "Very welcoming and attentive staff."
  • "Also a big shout out to the super friendly and attentive staff."
  • "The staff were professional and efficient and the service was swift considering how busy they were."
  • "The staff are very efficient, very friendly and always find time to chat while taking your order."
  • "The real stand out was the service, in spite of how busy the pub was, the service was incredible, fast, efficient, friendly and very helpful."

Cons:

  • "Having contacted Wayne personally... we have had no response to two emails."
  • "However there were a couple of issues, I was sent out an adults fish and chips which was not what I ordered."
  • "Disorganised and unable to cope when under pressure."
  • "Waited far to long for the 1st round and the 2nd round they managed to mess up!"
  • "After being seated we waited a long time for someone to take our order."
  • "Service is painfully slow, no questions asked if food was ok, or anything else needed."
  • "Short staffed, waited over an hr from order to be served."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The place itself was nice in a quaint location. However, it was busy when we visited."
  • "Sat outside in the garden which had a variety of seating including separate shed structures."
  • "The following evening, we enjoyed live music in the beer garden, a few relaxed drinks."
  • "It's dog friendly and there would have been 7+ of them when we first arrived, all extremely well behaved, adding to the atmosphere as far as I'm concerned."
  • "Loved the food and the bear garden, quite busy but understandable as the only decent food place in Beadnell."
  • "Fab beer garden with sheds, heated areas and sun, sometimes!"
  • "The atmosphere is very good and also have a band on at the weekend, who were brilliant."

Cons:

  • "I would like to mention I was disappointed with the behaviour of certain dog owners in the outside eating area."
  • "We hadn't even put are bums on the seat and being asked about drinks feel very rushed."
  • "Inside is a bit like a canteen at the far end, and lacked a bit of atmosphere in general."
  • "Warm and cosy building but very ‘locals prioritised and quite clicky’ environment."
  • "The atmosphere was a bit lacking, a bit too bright."
  • "Too many people were allowed into the pub and I expect an outbreak originating here at any time."
  • "The atmosphere was a bit lacking, a bit too bright."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "It was a bit pricy but well worth it for the quality and portion sizes."
  • "Good value for the price."
  • "Great food, friendly service and very fair prices."
  • "Price was reasonable though..."
  • "Food and drink well priced."
  • "£57.30 which I thought was excellently value."
  • "Very generous sized portions."

Cons:

  • "Menu has a good range of food choice but is a bit on the pricey side for what you get in my opinion."
  • "It’s massively overpriced and out of the range of most of the guests at the caravan site in the village."
  • "The cost prevented us from ordering desserts, which were all priced at £9 each, more than main courses in similar restaurants!"
  • "Desserts are overpriced - £9 for Eton Mess Sundae!"
  • "Mains at upwards of £24 which don't include sides weren't of the quality to back up the price tag."
  • "The prices are extortionate - pie an mash £15.50."
  • "Very overpriced for what it was."

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