The Davenport Arms Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Variety

Pros:

• "Quality of food is lovely however the portion sizes are a bit inconsistent."
• "Modern, warm and cosy with 5 star food."
• "The food was very good and came very quick."
• "The menu was interesting and varied and we all enjoyed a very good meal."
• "The food, although reasonably priced at £20 for two courses, was sadly a little underwhelming."
• "The chicken is soft and juicy and the beef is cooked to perfection."
• "Best fish and chips I have had in a looooong time."
• "The food was absolutely beautiful, I will definitely be returning to try something different on the menu."

Cons:

• "The main - a vegetarian Sunday lunch for me and gammon for my partner - was okay with the cauliflower cheese taking top spot."
• "Sadly they were a chef down on the night so service was slow and the food wasn't hot."
• "The relatively recent refurbishment has really turned this into a destination gastro pub... but the food let's it down with its average delivery and taste."
• "My fish was massively over cooked and rubbery, but everyone else's food looked good and the people I was with said theirs was really nice."
• "A case of style over substance... eating the world's skinniest chicken burger on a stale brioche roll."
• "The quality of drinks and food is not what I was expected, was disappointing."
• "Dirty windòw sills dead flys poor management ran out of most foods not informed till you ordered very poor menu for vegetarians."
• "Food was good. Cutlery was dirty and flies was flying on the table."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "I can't fault the staff, they are all so lovely and attentive, I just think the portion sizes could be better."
• "Pleasant attentive friendly bar staff, one cask available which was on good form."
• "We were well looked after by Ellie and Dom."
• "Amazing service - cannot fault the team! The venue was lovely too, with a quirky charm in a traditional setting."
• "Very friendly atmosphere and very nice food, I surely will be going back the customer service what we received was excellent."
• "Our waitress was incredibly attentive and helpful."
• "The staff inside are always welcoming and friendly."
• "The waiters were very polite and apologetic for the food issues."

Cons:

• "Took an age for our starters to turn up, a good hour and the portion's were not reflected in the cost."
• "Sadly they were a chef down on the night so service was slow and the food wasn't hot."
• "Waiters are really nice and friendly. Food was good but the draft beer was awful."
• "Service was unbelievable, I believe the waitresses name was Connie, she was great, very friendly."
• "Friendly staff but service was a bit slow. Portion sizes from the children's menu were a bit disappointing."
• "Service attentive and friendly. Food portions were somewhat small and I expected Yorkshire pudding with my brisket of beef."
• "Service was great the food is so much better... maybe the food is better quality Definitely will come back now..."
• "A bad day for them. Plenty of complaints from customers. Some waiting for over an hour after ordering."