Gate Chorley Wood Reviews Summary

Category: Gastropub

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."

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