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Fabulous Sunday roast dinner. We opted for a 2 course lunch starting with the ribs and chilli crispy beef, both were full of flavour and with the rib meat tender and juicy. We then had our carvery Sunday Roast and I have to say it one one of the best I have ever had. The beef and gammon were cooked to perfection, my grandson who is almost 1 could eat the beef it was that tender! Served with a large variety of vegetables, I just opted for the red cabbage, creamy leeks & cauliflower cheese, all full of flavour and accompanied with a good Yorkshire pudding and nice roast potatoes ( mash also available). I would recommend booking if you can but we did do a walk inn. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely look forward to dinning here again when in the area, it’s about 10 min drive from ChesterZoo too!

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Karen M . 2024-10-06

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My husband and I came in for a late full English breakfast I can honestly say it’s the best breakfast wev had out everything was just perfect the staff were very friendly too definitely go back there.

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Diane H . 2024-08-12

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Correct location although there is a road but there are earplugs, but a nice room near Chester.

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Monica Gallego . 2024-07-29

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My wife and I called for breakfast after seeing the sign for all day breakfast on the main road. We were both pleasantly surprised. The food was spot on. I had the eggs benedict, my wife had the full English, both were cooked perfectly. The full English had everything it should, including black pudding and hash brown. All good quality. Coffee was nice too. Prices were very reasonable and staff very atentive, friendly and polite. Would definitely go back and recommend to friends. Thank you.

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Anthony B . 2024-07-26

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Great wee hotel with excellent food and wine. Only issue was room overlooked a busy link rd to Chester and was noisy late night and early am. Otherwise very good experience.

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Dermot Monaghan . 2024-07-21

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Clean room, but incredibly small.

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Keith Dodds . 2024-07-09

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Staff very friendly. Knowledgeable about local ales. Dog friendly, would definitely go back. Only had a couple of drinks. There is a dog menu too...

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Katia . 2024-07-07

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Took my mother here for a family gathering to celebrate her birthday - the staff are very nice and look after you very well - food was good too

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Steve Allcock . 2024-06-30

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Great food. Good service, sadly we were left for a awhile before being seen by any member of staff. Did not enjoy walking in with people smoking outside the door. But food was great

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Sandy Smith . 2024-06-14

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We had a good time here. Helpful staff, great location. We came here after a spa day near by and food was great. And after a relaxing day and a active weekend all was needed was a nice pint

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Paul Bamford + Jane Bamford . 2024-06-05

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First( but definitely not last) visit to Rowton poplars. The Sunday carvery was excellent, couldn’t fault it, sevice was attentive and friendly. Very good value for money. The biscoff cheesecake was probably the nicest cheesecake I’ve eaten! Throughly recommend

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christine c . 2024-06-02

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Lovely fresh clean room..Great staff.Great food drinks..we had a great stay...

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Gary Pownall . 2024-05-27

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We arrived to be met by a friendly chap called Joe who showed us to our rooms asking if we had anymore luggage that he could get for us he explained all we had to know in a excellent manner. The rooms were excellent, cleanliness was outstanding on entering the bar area Joe showed us to a table in the restaurant we ordered drinks and two bowls of home made tomato soup as we had already had a late lunch and were not really that hungry , the soup was excellent. Watching other orders coming out all freshly made from the start the quality and quantity looked fantastic we are booked in on Monday 20th May on our way back from Scotland so we will be having food there and looking forward to it

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Mike Baxter . 2024-05-14

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We enjoyed 3 days and nights in March. We found the location to be conveniently located to Nantwich and Cheshire and we were comfortable. Quiet location. Pub downstairs had great food. See photos. Our only negative would be the cultural appropriation of a North American Indigenous Tipi, coming from Canada, Reconciliation is top of mind, and we found it a bit tasteless.

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Ombretta H . 2024-04-30

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Great food. Very nice staff. Clean and pleasant room.

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Paul Smith . 2024-04-26

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Very small room. No where to put anything Also very hot with no heating on ( stayed in March ) so would be awful Im summer Very loud traffic noise Although food was nice found it difficult to find something I liked and found it a little pricey Yes I only paid £55 but I have stayed in larger rooms with a window and chair ect for that price So a little disappointed

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Teresa Holmes . 2024-04-18

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Popped in for breakfast, service and food were amazing.

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Karen Mellors . 2024-04-14

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Great spot for the price. Nice little rooms

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SV The Olive . 2024-04-10

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Stayed here while visiting friends, close to Chester, lovely people, highly recommended good value and excellent quality of service.

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Keith Riley . 2024-04-09

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Good value room; decent bed, decent bathroom, quiet enough considering it's next to a main road and decent finish on the decor. The only criticism I have is that the towels were small, that's it. Overall the service and staff were great too, I can't complain 🙂

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Luke Irwin-Jones . 2024-04-08

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Stayed here for two night's wished ll"l booked longer, never have eaten so well with glorious food, for any cheesecake lover's i urge you to experience the Malteser cheesecake. The room's are spacious and well equipped and spotless, and located just right within travelling distance for shopping and attractions. The staff are welcoming and charming and so very helpful, but i must make special mention to Polly the morning breakfast Queen, please take a bow epic breakfast and banter, and then there's Rachel aka Stacey she was everywhere im convinced she is a triplet Lol She's an absolute diamond, nothing was a bother always smiling. So in summary cannot recommend the Poplars highly enough, thank you all from the bottom of my heart for such a lovely experience definitely coming back Brian Blake

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Brian Blake . 2024-03-26

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Lovely comfortable place to stay

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Jennifer cauchemet . 2024-03-12

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Just like to say that our experience today was fantastic! Really busy Mothers Day but the staff were efficient, caring and willing to go ‘over and above’ Special thanks to Rachel, a great asset to this pub- well done!

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alison vessey . 2024-03-10

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We've had a family event here, family have stayed in the rooms and I've eaten and had drinks too. The service is always excellent, staff go above and beyond, the food is fantastic and the environment is great. Always made to feel very welcome.

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Scott Marshall . 2024-03-10

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Had a few meals here. Absolutely love it. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Nice atmosphere. Meals are lovely. Would recommend

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Mel . 2024-03-06

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No negatives here just fantastic stay 1 night But the room fantastic the bar, the food,the interior and all staff Big up to Simon welcoming and very pleasant . A must visit and we will be back again you won’t be disappointed 👍👍👍

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colinandlumi . 2024-02-13

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Great hotel for weekday workers good food nice rooms and very good showers. Alcohol was a little pricey though.

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That guy . 2024-01-22

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My fiends and I live local, we have gone to Poplars for years ,quite often as we all want to support local business especially since the Covid Pandemic. Overall the food was average. There has always been no Vegan option for both main meal and pudding, which was very frustrating. Normally I have to have a vegetarian meal rather than Vegan when I go to Poplars, as there is no Vegan option which is not ideal. But it’s convenient, so I would suck it up each time when my friends and I go out go to enjoy a local meal. At the end of the meal, I asked for my food to be put into a take away box, the waitress said she would bring me a take away box ? I thought I must have miss heard . But oh no .. I kid you not… she came back to the table with a take away box! Err what was I supposed to do, start scrapping my food into a take away box in at the table in front of the other guests ??? She could see the take away box was way too small for and offered to get me a second take away box. I felt like I was getting punished for not finishing my meal !!! At this point I was just in disbelief and lost for words… I think she could see the utter shock on my face and she offered to do it for me. I just said “it’s fine just take it thanks “ . My friends and I just looked at each other in disbelief (did that just happen?) we laughed .. couldn’t believe it ..to the point that we ended up joking, perhaps we could mop the floor on our way out and lock up! What a bad end to a lovely catch up . Jokes aside ,since when has it been common practice to ask customers to pack their own take away box .. at the table ?!?? I was so embarrassed. No absolutely not … won’t go back. No Vegan option anyway. Thanks Poplars, but no thanks, Ring O’Bells around the corner.. .. here we come ! Seriously Poplars you guys need to up your game… Vegan food is a growing market world wide, especially amongst the youth of this world , you need be more accommodating / be more inclusive! Very disappointing. What a shame .

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D4767XGmichellec . 2023-12-16

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Couldn’t fault the carvery meat was excellent and all three meats was very tender. Veg excellent really good roast!! Good value as well

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delves . 2023-10-29

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A very tasty carvery. Huge, with lots of variety. The malbec was delicious too. Friendly and welcoming staff. So lovely, thanks.

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Louise B . 2023-08-28

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Went to Rowton Poplars for my daughters Birthday, 18 people in their Teepee. The food was lovely, good portions and nice and hot. Staff were excellent, very friendly and really looked after us. Would definitely recommend, Thanks to all at Rowton Poplars for a great night.

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Dave S . 2023-07-09

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Never been here before so thought we would try it for a 30th birthday celebration, we had the 'Cedar' hut. We all had starters and mains, lots of choice of food. Portions were big and hot. No complaints from any of us. Will return. Join the loyalty card and there are offers on weekdays- which is well worth it.

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Woody16 . 2023-06-11

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Excellent venue, delicious food, great staff. We booked a family dinner for my 60th birthday. 14 of us thoroughly enjoyed our experience in the wigwam. Despite it being sub zero outside, with ice on the ground. It was cosy inside. All food arrived deliciously hot. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this for a family event.

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Dbritt08 . 2023-01-22

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Amazing!!! Tell all your friends by far the nicest takeaway lunch in the area. We have just had x4 sandwiches with chips and it was absolutely delicious and great value for money.

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Q889XFjessicar . 2023-01-17

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Regular place for us and have been both for large group bookings and a few times for a carvery. Would never go any where else when looking for a roast dinner! Everything from the food to the service is 10/10. Everything tastes so fresh and full of flavour! Couldn't recommend enough and goes without saying we will back!

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emilymK4896MQ . 2022-10-16

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We booked into a bubble booth on a Friday for the half price deal and we were extremely happy with everything. We all had kebabs and the children had breaded chicken and fish fingers. This is now our go to place for food after visiting several other pubs in the area. Best pub meal we have had in a very very long time!!!

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Cha_Cha_Cha111111 . 2022-08-29

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We discovered this lovely restaurant en route to London from Holyhead. We had an excellent lunch. We meant to only stay for a quick ish lunch but then stayed for desert because we were enjoying the lunch/setting. Carvery was really good. Huge selection of very well cooked vegetables and sides. Roast potatoes were great too. Top marks to the chef. Husband had the Greek kebab which was tasty and delicious. The children all were very happy with their choices and it was really good value. The sticky toffee pudding was also demolished. Service was friendly and good. The dog was also welcomed. We also had a really good, sturdy spacious table with lots of room for water, napkins, extra plates, etc - really helpful with small children. Definitely worth a visit. We will be back. Thank you.

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ScannLon . 2022-08-28

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9 of us met here for our monthly get together food was outstanding 👌 there was a couple of issues with our meals being served on very small plates, making the meals tricky to eat, maybe I am being picky and our server kept calling the guys mate.. which is quite unprofessional. I would go as it is a lovely place.

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MelvynC242 . 2022-08-11

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Delicious food, great service, pleasant setting. A really positive experience that we would highly recommend. Dog friendly too!

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klalra . 2022-04-12

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We booked dinner for 16 to 22 as we were on Rugby tour in the area. On the evening we had a lot more players and parents arrive than anticipated. The staff were absolutely brilliant we had a private room and they added tables and seated everyone. The food was outstanding and everybody commented about how good the staff and the food was. Thank you so much for a great evening.

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37JamesS . 2022-03-20

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We have not been to The Poplars since before Covid lock down. We had the carvery which could not be faulted. I had the beef which was beautifully tender and RARE - great rarity (excuse the pun) at most carveries. Vegetables were great and various and staff very polite and efficient. However, even having booked and the dining room almost empty, we were put in the bar. It had three televisions on and, to me other intrusive music, the barista on the coffee machine rivalled an engineering plant for banging and crashing. We should have asked to move but unfortunately did not. So, if you are panning to go there for an excellent Sunday lunch (which I highly recommend) I suggest you book a table in the dining room !!

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Liz2809170 . 2022-03-13

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At last, a place that I would definitely return to. My wife and I came for Sunday lunch, we have never been before and were slight trepadacious, as the last three times that we have eaten out, it has been hugely disappointing. We had our meal in one of the garden huts, which is a great fun idea, cosy and private. The service was very attentive and the food from starter to dessert was delicious, also the coffee we ordered was actually hot... Look forward to returning.

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local1x . 2021-08-22

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We went for tea on a Saturday evening. Although the weather was wet we still chose to dine in one of the barns outside. It was a summer house and was so cute. It was really pretty with lights, music, a fire (which we didnt need) and a long table to seat 6. We had a lovely view down the garden and it was also very private which was great because we could let our dogs off their leads and close the door so they couldn't escape. The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive and friendly considering the weather. They didnt mind the fact they had to get the food past the dogs each time they came to bring something. A lovely evening and we will definitely be visiting again.

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Viviennewill . 2021-08-10

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Booked here for one night. What a find!!! Lovely clean room. Very friendly staff who made us feel so welcome. We had the sirloin steak meal and it was superb. Spent the whole evening in one of the fabulous outside heated wigwams. This was free...

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deborahhO84LK . 2021-07-30

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A group of us were camping nearby to The Rowton Poplar and decided to go for a drink When we got there could only sit out, we saw the bubble.narn's and the tipee's, what a fab idea,we wished we had known before our trip. The...

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899tinaa . 2021-06-27

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Our new go to place in Chester. We booked a bubble Barn to ensure we were socially distanced from other guests. Fantastic service & food... Couldn't have asked for more... Hopefully won't be long until we can get a booking again!

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Vanessa M . 2021-06-13

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Had an evening meal in one of the new 'bubble barns' they have erected. These are stunning small summer houses they have erected to ensure people are socially distanced. They have their own soft music, log burners, solar panelled soft lighting and are really well...

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mike p . 2020-12-09

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Ate here twice(unusual for us) as so good. Good choice even on the CoVid menu. Would highly recommend the prawn and salmon linguine Good wine list. Attentive helpful friendly staff

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Nur53y . 2020-09-26

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Bistro menu superb value. 2 courses and decent bottle of wine for £26 each. Deep fried Brie & chicken liver pâté starters followed by sirloin steak & pepper sauce. Lush! Very friendly staff too. Highly recommend. Great beer garden too.

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Julia W . 2020-07-28

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Went Sunday for the amazing value Sunday lunch menu. From the moment we got to the pub to the moment we left our visit was fabulous. Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. All proper procedures in place making for a relaxed and safe environment!...

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SaraandDanny . 2020-07-06

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Just visited first time today & it won’t be the last, the carvery was the best I’ve ever had. Usually avoid them because they can be dry & mass cooked, but this one was a real home cooked roast, could have been cooked by your...

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DanTee_27 . 2020-03-15

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My first visit here. There was 5 in our dining party. We had a lovely meal. The Friday offer includes a bottle of wine and 2 courses for £24. We all took the advantage of upgrading our wine for an extra £3. Sirloin steaks have...

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bobalex1 . 2020-02-21

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We came here to stay for the night and have the carvery again - see my other reviews for the hotel room and for our previous visit. Once again, the carvery was fantastic with a huge range of veg and amazingly good meat. I had...

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Mike J . 2020-02-16

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first class, the food fantastic,as is the beer & wine also the service the decor is very good, all round 5* would go back in a heart beat

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eivetsrednow . 2019-11-04

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We ate at this resturant and took the carvery option - it was a good choice, there was a very generous portion of meat and endless vegitables. THe pricing is very compeitive and service excellent.

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mikem-chaweng . 2019-11-04

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