Address: Rickmansworth Rd, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth WD3 5SQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +441923282053
Rating: 4.2
based on 204 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"Food came quickly, our steaks were cooked really well, and the cocktails tasted good too."
"Food was amazing, they had a really good allergy app too which meant we were confident ordering for our daughter who cannot have dairy."
"Really high quality meal."
"The food was delightful, one of the best camemberts I’ve had to share, and the pork belly was mind blowing, so compliments to the chefs!"
"The food is really good quality. Well above average when compared with other pubs in the area."
Cons:
"However my rice was a bit crunchy, could be cooked for another minute or two."
"The duck fat potatoes did not taste fresh."
"Food was average. Mushroom Wellington was just puff pastry with mushrooms in the middle..thats not a Wellington."
"When the roasts finally came they were cold, the beef was dry and the pork had a thick layer of skin that hadn't been crisped up."
"The two very thin slices of beef were over done and tough."
Service
Pros:
"The staff were friendly and answered all of our food allergy questions."
"Manager Surath makes you feel like a guest at his own home. Very friendly and attentive."
"Everyone got exactly what they'd ordered without any hiccups at all."
"The young chap, Henry, was a 'ladykiller' according to the wife. Charming chap."
"The staff (I think our main waiter was called Ben) were so kind, accommodating and friendly."
Cons:
"Back here for my birthday and how things have changed since my last review. No atmosphere."
"Unfortunately none of this made up for the fact that we came across hair in not one but two separate dishes that we ordered."
"However the service was subpar... the food took far too long the reach the table."
"Had to leave last night after 1.5 hours waiting without even receiving a drink in that time."
"Service was terrible though. Slow and we were waiting at our table for 20 mins before we were even offered a drink."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Good atmosphere but you are able to have a conversation at the table."
"Great atmosphere, great service."
"The atmosphere is perfection."
"Lovely atmosphere, busy, but well handled."
"A great atmosphere, fantastic attentive staff that go the extra mile especially David and Izzy."
Cons:
"One table was so loud we couldn't hear eachother and diners were sending back food they had waited a long time for."
"What a soulless and joyless experience it was."
"We were utterly exhausted from a very long day... the waiting and bar staff were already unable to cope due to a larger number of patrons than they were accustomed to and not enough employees on the ground."
"Service terribly slow as usual, so probably final visit after ten years."
"However what was disappointing was the attitude of the two men behind the bar, both were rude and dismissive."
Pricing
Pros:
"The prices were pretty reasonable, given the inflationary times we're living in."
"Its very reasonably priced."
"The menu and the food served was very good and the drinks modestly priced."
"Prices not too bad either."
"Absolutely love this restaurant one of my favourites and have been coming here for a while now."
Cons:
"Not impressed, over priced for what you get, deserts are just a rip off."
"£210 later we could not believe how expensive this place is...this is not a la carte...just a gastro pub..."
"Cheap mass produced beef patty totally overpriced at £17! What a rip off."
"Really good presentation, but some dishes extremely over priced for what it is."
"No starter - I had fish and chips... too salty (echoed by other diner who had fish)."
Management
Pros:
"The chefs also kindly arranged a cheese platter for us which is not on the menu, they were so accommodating."
"I organised a surprise birthday meal involving 16 people here and from the booking process all the way through to the end of the meal the service was fantastic!"
Cons:
"The manager was not able to rectify the situation as he should have and ruined a special birthday celebration."
"The Manager could do with help on friendliness."
"After waiting an age I tried to speak to the manager... but she walked away as I approached and didn’t acknowledge me."
"Adding detail as requested: The 3 best food items listed on the menu weren't in fact available, which we were only told at point of ordering, wasting 20 minutes of choosing."
"Just seen the reply from The Gate...more disappointed...don't leave a standard reply and not mean it."