Tall Chimney Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Swadlincote

Address: Unit 20, The Pipe Works, Coppice Side, Swadlincote DE11 9FQ, United Kingdom

Phone: +441283550943

Rating: 4.0
based on 371 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was really fast, we'd not even finished stirring the lattes and the food arrived."
  • "Service was impeccable, friendly and smiley host on the door who chatted as we were seated."
  • "Staff were very welcoming and friendly."
  • "Staff were friendly and courteous considering they were obviously stressed."
  • "Zoe and James the assistant managers were amazing and went above and beyond."
  • "The staff here are helpful and supportive."
  • "Staff were friendly and helpful."

Cons:

  • "50 mins waiting for food was told 5 minutes every 15 mins then to be served stone cold food which was incorrect anyway."
  • "Waited over a hour for our food for it to get to us stone cold!"
  • "Poor service, didn’t have the food we wanted."
  • "Guy who served us didn't seem to have a clue what he was doing no apology or anything."
  • "No one passed or asked if we were OK."
  • "There was only 2 people serving on a busy lunchtime."
  • "Service a bit hit and miss."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Food choices limited but food lovely."
  • "The 7.99 (I think) big plate curry is a LOT of food for your money and great service."
  • "They had a curry Wednesday offer on where you get a curry and drink for £5.50, not the best curry I have ever had but was pretty good for the price."
  • "Had a nice meal on the 50% off deal."
  • "We had a perfectly cooked 9oz sirloin steak."
  • "The roast was good."
  • "The food was amazing."

Cons:

  • "The food itself was all overcooked and dry, sweet potato fries are meant to be orange not black."
  • "Food coming cold. Burger and chips was so cold like just come out from frozen."
  • "The food order arrived quickly however, none of the 'sizzler' dishes sizzled."
  • "The chips wasn't cooked properly and were hard."
  • "The gammon I ordered was really nice."
  • "The chicken has a processed texture, the steak was tough."
  • "Food was dry and completely tasteless, also portion sizes are a lot smaller."

Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "I have to admit that this pub has gone to great lengths to make sure everyone is safe."
  • "The venue is clean and pleasant and bar service very efficient."
  • "Nice clean and tidy pub."
  • "The place is lovely and clean."
  • "The tables and everywhere was very clean."
  • "Always looks clean when we come in and friendly helpful staff."
  • "The pub itself had a nice atmosphere, was clean and with cosy modern decor."

Cons:

  • "The staff are nice but I think they could brush under the tables a bit more, food always seems to be lying around there."
  • "On 2 occasions I've walked out because of the filthy tables."
  • "The toilets were very dirty and messy."
  • "Pub in itself wasn't very clean, sticky menus and tables."
  • "The table was not cleared in between dinner and pudding and the toilets were very dirty and messy."
  • "The carrots were rock solid."
  • "The staff don't seem to care either, tables were dirty, food and cutlery on the floor."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Been to the tall chimney a few times in the last couple of weeks just for drinks and had a great experience."
  • "Very pleasant afternoon spent with friends. Good service, Great food choices and lovely atmosphere."
  • "I love the lights in the bar too!"
  • "Keep feeding us like this and we will keep coming! Amazing all round! Love the place!"
  • "The atmosphere was nice until the pub quiz started, 5 second music clips started playing and it really got on the nerves of me and the rest of the party I was with."
  • "There's a great atmosphere."
  • "Great food great atmosphere."

Cons:

  • "Perhaps we came on a bad day, but not sure if we'll be in a rush to visit again."
  • "The pub has little charm or ambience to speak of."
  • "Honestly, I give this place another chance over and over but think I'll find somewhere else at this point... Atmosphere otherwise is good for a pub it's what you'd expect."
  • "Bad atmospher. If you don't like kid visiting the restaurant just put on your website, no toddler are allowed!"
  • "Not a welcoming site or good advert in my opinion."
  • "Its very kid friendly with booth's and tvs for the children."
  • "Appalling service at this branch!!!"

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