The Sir Walter Tyrrell Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Fantastic food both times and the desserts are delicious."
• "Lamb Shank my partner had was amazing and my cod bake Madras curry was outstanding."
• "All food was cooked fresh."
• "Fish and chips were succulent and had decent portions."
• "The food was very well priced and very good quality."
• "The Cod and chips we had here was one of the best we'd eaten, crispy batter and the twice cooked chips were amazing."
• "The food was excellent and reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "Food quite expensive for what it is, not helped by less than enthusiastic staff."
• "The food was not great. Burgers and chicken both seemed to be pre-made from a packet."
• "The chicken was dry no taste to it, the few roast spuds that we had were burnt."
• "The fish was really not very nice but the chips were ok."
• "Mediocre food and bad service."
• "The hunters chicken which was dry and hard inside."
• "The food was expensive and very average, my sons creamy pasta was inedible."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The Staff were very attentive."
• "Wonderful friendly staff, took over by the family months ago."
• "The staff were all very friendly and there are some good local ales on tap."
• "The staff can’t do enough for you and are always so warm and welcoming even when it is super busy."
• "Instantly felt welcome and the staff were fantastic."
• "Staff are always very polite and tailor their behaviour to each customer specifically."
• "The staff could not have been more accommodating."

Cons:

• "Also the outside seating area was full, I mean full of animal droppings."
• "The large barmaid needs to smile and get some people skills."
• "She was abrupt and rude towards them, with eye rolling and criticising one young girl on not using her initiative to put the umbrella down or clear the tables."
• "The woman behind the bar was an utter misery, as if she hates customers."
• "The older woman at the bar was so rude to my mother in law."
• "Rude staff. Unhelpful. Quite nasty actually."
• "Staff really grumpy and rude too."

Ambience and Environment

Pros:

• "The pub is gorgeous with a nice traditional vibe."
• "Lovely pub set in beautiful surroundings."
• "The location is stunning."
• "Great pub in stunning location. The New Forest."
• "Lovely old Pub in the New Forest, Wild Ponies are located all around, easy walks from the pub itself."
• "Beautiful location in the New Forest."
• "Nice pub, situated in the beautiful New Forest."

Cons:

• "Loud live heavy rock music for 4-5 hours straight on a Sunday."
• "A pub which leaves you with an empty wallet and both poor food and service is one to miss."
• "It is such a shame to see a pub in such a natural location using plastic cups which are thrown away after each use."
• "Ordering drinks process was very slow, you stand outside in a queue then someone comes to take your order but doesn't necessarily take the orders for the whole queue."
• "Came to visit this pub earlier this evening and as soon as we walked in was surprised by the atmosphere of the place… not in a good way!"
• "It feels like you're transported to some inner city boozer with an atmosphere akin to a basement dive bar."
• "Despite its country location the drone from the nearby A31 was constant, even at the dead of night."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Great food, good environment, well priced, friendly staff."
• "Prices are reasonable, beer is good, food is great."
• "Food was freshly prepared and good value for money."
• "Pre Christmas get together and engagement lunch for 15 plus dogs, all welcome. No problem for them, food all hot and great value for money in the New Forest surroundings."
• "The food is fantastic – seriously good!"
• "Lovely food & drinks."
• "Excellent food and great value for money."

Cons:

• "Food served on disposable plates."
• "After ordering and paying (which was quite pricey for a basic pub garden menu)."
• "Beer is a little on the pricey side but it is the New Forest."
• "Quite expensive for the quality of food."
• "For the quality of the food, I found that £13.00 was quite expensive."
• "The food prices, however, are extortionate for what is essentially Iceland style microwaveable food and the worst chips I’ve ever tasted."
• "Food disappointing and very expensive for what it was."