Black Boy Hotel and Restaurant in Wyre Forest

Went for Sunday Lunch last week 8th Oct , excellent food service great Sunday lunch we believe this was a the first time the chef had taken the kitchen would recommend .

Quick overnight here during a recent roadtrip. Could not have been happier with the accommodations, staff, and pub. The parking was very tight, but the staff was more than accommodating for our timing needs. Dinner at the pub, and the breakfast were simple fare, but wonderful in quality. Highly recommend! But bring a small car if you’re parking in their car park .

This lovely pub has been ruined by the current landlord. He's turned the car park into a live music venue and stuck 2 fingers up to the local community with very loud music. Never thought I would be happy to see so much rain keeping the live music away.

Lovely food , especially the veggie Sunday lunches . Bought friends to the pub from a distance away , they loved the food and the pub , the only complaint was we were cold . I did ask the staff and they turned on the rad so it was sorted. Have booked to go again next Sunday .

So I like this pub, nice clientele, great NZ sauv blanc but why oh why never any heating. This isn't a one off, been coming here for years and always freezing. Every damn year. Told the 3 out of 5 radiators come on from a timer. So folks be warned its freezing until 7pm then just about warming up by 9pm. By 11pm assume its just about bearable.

Nice pub, didn’t try the food, but staff friendly and decent quality beer, large covered outside tables, seems like a good locals place. No complaints from me, nice to go to a straight forward pub.

Firstly this is a lovely pub on a lovely setting. Superb interior and exterior,very welcoming staff but you do pay for the experience. 1 lager,half pint of real ale and a bag of scratchings -£13.50. Seriously nice pub but prices a touch high.

A nice friendly pub serving decent ale with table service..so sad, let down badly by the gents toilets. The toilet floor was awash with urine and the stench overpowering. I bought it to the attention of the bar staff who were apologetic.

Really good traditional pub in Bewdley. Very friendly service. A welcome change! Very good prices. Only popped in for a drink but they do serve food also

Absolutely amazing bar and great serive staff very friendly and good prices was made to feel very welcome and couldn't fault will be visiting again

If you like Guinness this is the place to go. Food is excellent too. Now doing tapas dishes which are great— cottage pie, lasagne, chilli chips. The staff are excellent and everyone follows regulations.

We had a booking of 11 for Sunday lunch and cannot fault it. Table booked easy, staff very friendly and polite and the food was perfect. I expected tiny portions when I arrived, but I was very wrong. Good portion sizes, and good prices. Good came out quickly, and really well priced. Will definitely be returning!!!

Lovely warm atmosphere, landlord and lady onsite to welcome us. Had a terrific afternoon with live music, excellent lunch and lots of well kept ales.

First week of re-opening and have fully checked out the Guinness! They are now doing food outside and this weekend is Pizza weekend! Really well set up outside and feels safe.

After re-opening, they now have covered areas outside the pub and are following Covid rules very well. I love Guinness but normally have to travel to Dublin to get a great Pint of Guinness. However. The team at the Black Boy Inn do a great job.

I was planning a Sunday out so called on the Saturday to book a table for a meal the following day. I was told the latest I could book was 4.45pm so I accepted the time and booked the table for 2 leaving my name and number.Following day I cut my day out short & rushed to get out of West Mids Safari Park and over to the Black Boy intake for the booking. When I arrived I was told they had run out of food and don't take bookings for a Sunday after about 3pm cos they always run out of food. Well they took my booking and signs in & outside the pub say Sundays for served 1-5pm!!!! Try finding somewhere else to walk in & eat on an August Sunday in Bewdley. Chips by the river in the rain instead then, would recommend doing that over booking here.

Had been here once before and food was very good again, nice steak and great puddings, nice views of the canal as well

Sunday Lunch today was fantastic. Gorgeous food, friendly staff and lovely waitress. Will definitely go again. Thank you

We went here for NYE, it was a ticketed event with a buffet, a drink on entry and music all night. We thoroughly enjoyed our night, we arrived late but there was still plenty of food available, the food was amazing, much better than what you normally expect for buffet, there was something for everyone and the food was fresh and tasty, the salmon was beautiful. The music was varied for all ages and open to requests.The bar was well staffed with friendly happy staff, and service was quick. I would recommend this pub, and look forward to returning soon

Lovely pub and with great beer and food. We use the place regularly and have always found the owners and staff to be very hospitable.

Four of us adults went to the Black Boy today for Sunday lunch. When I rang to book I was told the kitchen had been closed for a while and a new chef was starting on 21/12. The food was excellent, not only delicious but beautifully presented. First class service. Friendly hosts, we were even offered a table to sit at in the bar (without buying more drinks) as they needed our table in the restaurant. Excellent value for money, fascinating, warm attractive old hostelry with real log fire. Can thoroughly recommend. Does bar food too.

We had our wedding reception here on 10th August, 2019. John & Cath the proprietors went above and beyond in making our day so very special. All my guests are still raving about our reception due to ambience of our reception room in the barn which was seperate building to the hotel. Cath & John decorated the room absolutely stunning. Nothing was too much trouble. We hired an amazing singer of which stage was all up & running beforehand. But most of all the food they laid on was so amazing & so many of our guests said the reception was just stunning from start to finish. Many compliments regarding food, (especially the cheese board as on photos) beer, ambience, decor, floral arrangements. Lovely seating area at back of barn as well as fantastic bar in the barn. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a very special wedding reception at a fraction of the price that other wedding venues charge. Cath and John are an amazing lovely couple.

Very friendly ,helpful landlord and staff as we make our way down south walking from John o Groats to Lands with motor home back up for accommodation on route . Good beer and food and great location

Busy pub, sunny garden, friendly staff, good local beers and other real ales. Short walk from station and river

What an amazing day.Cath and John and every member of staff helped to make our wedding day so special. The barn was beautifully decorated the food was second to none. A BBQ is what we ordered and due to the most torrential rain they changed it to the most amazing buffet without a hitch,Cath and John outdid themselves and made a very special day for us just perfect.Thank you Shona and Graham

We struggled to find a place that did pub food at a reasonable price (we didn't want to go to Wetherspoons) in Bewdley, then discovered The Black Boy. The lad behind the bar looked a bit surprised when we asked whether they were still serving food (this was about 8pm). He said they were, but I had to ask for a couple of menus. We sat in the bar area and were the only ones there eating food, which made us a bit suspicious. The menu has a limited choice and my husband chose beer battered cod, only to be told they'd sold out. He then ordered the salmon. He was disappointed that the piece of salmon was so small and placed on a small mound of crushed new potatoes with four pieces of asparagus draped over the top. No other veg. He asked the waitress for a side order of chips to bulk out the meal, but she looked most put-out and informed him when she brought them over that he'd have to go to the bar and pay an extra £3. I had the beef lasagne and it was a good-sized portion and very tasty. The chips were amazing! The young waitress seemed keen to whip away our dirty plates at the first available opportunity and came over four times, but each time my husband was still eating. Again, she looked most put out. When I went to the Ladies a little later, I saw that she'd gone off shift. The service needs to improve, the menu needs to be slightly more extensive and portions a little larger to give better value for money.

The Black Boy Hotel provided a wonderful setting for our friends & family to meet after Mum’s funeral.

Lovely weather always helps. Great place to sit and soak up the sun. Iron chairs with cushions provided. Happy friendly service. Third time visiting this month. Haven’t tried the food, pop on down, a humongous facelift 😀

Called in yesterday for Sunday lunch. Ordered our drinks at the bar but was called to the table with an assurance that our drinks would follow. Ten minutes later we asked where they were, to be told they lost the order!!!. First course ok, main one was lamb, very undercooked and tough to cut. Sweet ok, had cheese, can't get too much wrong there. Asked for bill, waited 10 minutes and walked to to the till to ask again, where staff produced a bill for 3 meals on a table for two. Sorry won't be back.

Visited here some years ago and heard that it had changed hands so thought we would try it under the new establishment. Bitterly disappointed, undercooked meat and we were left waiting ages for both food and the bill. Fortunately there are far better places to dine in Bewdley and the surrounding area, we will not be returning.

I came to England on a solo trip and the Black Boy was one of my first stops. They had a terrific staff, from the wonderful bartenders to the kind and attentive waitresses. I met many of the employees and became quite good friends with them over my two week stay. Also, the owners became very dear to me as well! The food tasted so good and it was in such large portions I was very satisfied! It was so delicious! I can’t wait to come back and spend more time at the Black Boy with my new friends, sipping on some exciting cocktails and eating some more amazing meals! ❤️

Had a wonderful afternoon tea with friends today at the Black Boy . It was wonderful , amazing spread with everything you could wish for !

Had 3 courses for £25 off the St Patrick's day menu,superb food, well worth the money, great atmosphere and wonderful staff who were very tolerant of all our questioning. Nothing was too much trouble.

We had a family meal for 20 in the side room to celebrate a wedding. The room was dressed beautifully, the staff were very attentive and the 3 course meal was excellent and portions were so generous and well presented. All our requests were accommodated and everyone had a great time. Thank you.

Book several months in advance for my birthday the pub area very nice to sit in and listen to the trains passing, log fire.

Fantastic Sunday dinner. Would give 100 stars if I could. Food was cooked to perfection. The mash was out of this world.

We booked table for all ladies night out. Friendly staff, very nice selection to choose from on the menu & specials board. I choose peri peri chicken. It was well cooked, moist & tender. Creme Brulee. Cherry compote & shortbread was also very good. Nice atmosphere too. Look forward to visiting again soon.

Excellent afternoon tea. Lovely selection of freshly prepared food served on traditional china by very attentive waitress. Pleasant venue. Good value for money.

Food and service excellent. My husband I had the scallops to start with which were delicious. Sunday lunch is our next aim.

Went for the early bird Menu yesterday, really inventive for an early menu, choice of 4 starters, mains and desserts. Excellent!

Popped in for dinner before we went to the quiz, ordered of the Early Diners menu which was great, food was hot and delicious and service was fabulous. Couldn't ask for more!

Thought we would try it to see what the difference was with the new owners.

I booked a table for 11 of us for my 40th. The chef designed a 3 course menu to suit our budget and it was fantastic. The food and service were outstanding and huge thanks to Ashleigh who co ordinated the whole thing. Thank you so much and as my local I will carry on paying you a visit!

First visit and certainly won't be our last.

Booked in for a 3 course 'family' Christmas lunch - which can sometimes become overpriced and under quality. But definitely not at the The Black Boy Inn, Bewdley!

My family visited the SVR and stopped in Bewdley and looked for the nearest pub we could to the station. This one popped up on Google and quick flick of the reviews looked promising. As soon as we walked in the pub was lovely and welcoming. Originally the bar staff said they were full for walk in food but lucky the very good manger/landlord stepped forward and said there was a cancellation and took us to our table. The pub is truly lovely inside recent refurb and the table set with crisp white linen and with glasswear. Expecting an expensive menu we were delighted to see reasonable prices for what looked like as it passed out from the kitchen lovely looking food. And my god it tasted as good as it looked !! Three roast beef Sunday roasts and a turkey Christmas meal cooked to perfection with side veg in side dishes tells you the front of house and the kitchen staff care about their food. Amazing job guys every meal was perfect - the kids menu that was served up again a great price for freshly cooked kids meals - real chunky fish fingers and loads of them! The deserts were freshly made and again not a tiny bit was left after! As for the drinks a great selection and the ale mark well deserved the butty Bach was quality. And finally the serving waiting staff were all wonderful friendly and paid attention to detailing our needs - again an asset to the pub. This pub truly is worth a visit and every other pub should strive to this pubs standards. Highly recommended and if you can get in before Christmas you wont be disappointed. (Side note the bar area looked great and cozy and a mark if a great pub is its toilets - this landlord cares they were spotless, modern and fresh!)

The beer and bar were excellent as was the separate room we were in. The staff were friendly but a bit slow and meals coming out were quite staggered. On the whole it was a good night out but my t bone was not very good at all. The pub was rammed when we first got there so will put it down to resources!

Nice food but there was a special offer leaflet at the pub, detailing a free bottle of house wine for each booking, up to November 30th 2018. As it was 30th November ( A Friday ) we expected the offer but we were told that it was only for bookings of 6 and only on Tuesdays to Thursdays . It did not say this on the leaflet and we were disappointed that they did not honour what they had advertised . It spoiled what would have been a good evening . Surely they should have said that it ended on the 29th November if Fridays were exempt? We were told by staff that terms and conditions applied but we pointed out that there were no terms stated on the leaflet. We left feeling that they simply couldn't be bothered to offer what they had advertised .

Visited yesterday for a family birthday and left very disappointed and hungry. We visited as a couple about 2 months ago off spec and had a lovely Sunday lunch, so decided to book a table for Sunday lunch to celebrate a family occasion.

Such a charming & cosy little place right on the river, we stopped off for a few drinks here on a windy afternoon and was incredibly surprised with the whole experience. Restaurant at the back is a hidden gem, although we did not eat it looked amazing and very busy. Great drinks (bar snacks were an added bonus). The staff were so friendly and efficient. The open fire and warm cosy decor made me want to return all winter. Can't wait to pop in over Christmas as it was even decorated for halloween so i expect it will be beautiful.

It’s the second time this month that we have had Sunday lunch here . Excellent food and brilliant service from a dedicated team . The roast beef was cooked to perfection , as was the lamb which a couple of us had . Good value also . Will definitely return

Although local this was the first time we’ve eaten at the BB. We booked Sunday lunch for our family of 6 and we were really blown away with the quality, service and VFM!

We arrived at the Black Boy later this afternoon and were pleasantly surprised by the homely, cosy decor. We were instantly welcomed in by Ashleigh, the manager, who informed us that food wasn't served until 5:30 but offered us a drink at the bar whilst we waited and provided information on the menu for the evening. We felt extremelly welcomed and comfortable in a pub that had such a warm atmosphere. The food was a little costly but the portion sizing was perfect and the quality of the food was well worth the cost. I would definitely recommend the Black Boy Inn to all families and friends.

This has been our regular family pub for 16 years. It has had some very good tenants & some who ran it into the ground. It has had a makeover in the last 12 months & new management have taken it over. It's gone upmarket & the prices have increased, food & drink, which is fair enough. They have a restaurant & they also do bar food.

I've eaten here a few times since it's been under new management and I must say the food is very good. The crab salad was excellent and the chicken moist with a delicious sauce. Could probably do with more choice on the sweets. The service is good and the food is reasonably priced. Give it a go!

Been here a couple of times under the new management.Theres a nice atmosphere when it's not too busy ...but as soon as things get busy it all seems to go wrong.

Went to eat for the first time and was apprehensive due to reviews. This is a lovely place nice true pub atmosphere. Staff were lovely. People clearly knew eachother creating a real traditional atmosphere. Was nice to see. Had the two course menu and was absolutely delicious - very tasty very well presented and fantastic value. Will definitely use again.

We were staying in the area and decided to visit Bewdley due to the fact the Black Boy showed on one of their photos a picture of the real ales they sold, as one of them was "Butty Bach" from the Wye Valley Brewery and one of my favourites, a trip was definitely On. We arrived and were greeted by a lovely lady we later found out to be called Cyndee who couldn't have been more helpful with free tasters of all the real ales they sold, we decided to stay for lunch and the two course menu for £9.95 was not only amazing value the food was excellent (have the fish pie!!) Already planning a trip to stay in the area and the Black Boy will be first port of call.

Nice setting, lovely staff, good location although parking is difficult... Ghastly food tough meat pre-cooked, deep fried roast potatoes yuck! Dessert want much better Tinned Strawberry Crumble - interesting !

After reading the reviews I got put off but after trying this restraunt/ pub tonight I am so glad I gave it a try from the moment we walked in just starting with drinks the service from James on the bar was amazing this made us stop for food and what a great experiance, talula our waitress was amazing, the carrot and corriander soup was too die for just need a little more salt and pepper but the chicken main was so moist it too die for, I don't order chicken as a rule when out for a meal as it's always over cooked but hats off to the chef this chicken was amazing, nothing was too much trouble for the staff and the meals was amazing will defo return again and give this place a try guys the old reviews are a million miles away from where this place is at the moment excellent service, excellent food totally an amazing evening

This place was called the 'Black Boy Inn' then it was taken over and called 'Bewdley Hotel'. That failed and the present manager has changed the name back to 'The Black Boy Inn'.

A very good Sunday Lunch with a good choice. Linen Tablecloths. Friendly staff. Limited on-site Parking.

Tonight a group of us visited the Black Boy Bewdley. We are a group of friends numbering up to 20, and for the last 15 months we have been touring the Wyre Forest area every Wednesday nigh-time for a social drinks. Mostly we have been made welcome, and I think that a group as large and affable as we are should be welcomed particularly mid-week when trade can be slow. this evening there were nine of us.

Excellent food, all home made and freshly prepared. Lovely atmosphere. Crab cakes starter excellent, as was sea bass and then creme brûlée dessert. Really lovely food.

Dined here with a group of friends for lunch. Disappointing that there was no lunch menu, only Pub Classics and A la Carte menus. Prices somewhat high for lunch, I guess this is the reason on our visit the dining area was empty. Food was ok, but a curry with a lump of swede in it was surprising. Food was well cooked and nicely presented, but portion sizes do not reflect the prices. Friendly service but don't think we will be rushing back, unless a lunchtime menu is available.

Dined here for my aunties 70th birthday. Owners were very accommodating and made us feel very welcome. Excellent service, amazing food and a great atmosphere. Definitely would visit again and highly recommended.

Called in here again Sat lunchtime for drinks and to checkout if the BB is now doing food. Not as many customers as when it first opened, but hopefully this was just a quiet time. The BB has been tastefully refurbished and the interior is very cozy with a nice open wood fire burning.Food is now on offer and the menu looks very interesting with a good choice of sandwiches, pub classics and al la carte menus. Very friendly lady owner and staff. We will definitely return to sample the food in the near future. Hope the BB does well as we need a good eatery in Bewdley.

Reservamos una mesa para las 06:30 pero por desgracia nos retrasamos por una hora de tráfico. Cuando llegamos, nos dijeron que era esperar 20 minutos para una mesa en el restaurante, o que podíamos sentarnos en el bar, que tenía el mismo menú. Sábado en el bar, que era precioso. La comida era increíble, teníamos la opción de patatas fritas, gruesas cortar patatas fritas o batatas fritas, tenía las batatas fritas y eran las mejores. He recomendado este pub a nuestros amigos que visitan la zona a menudo, y sin duda volveremos.

Ha sido una especie de regular en el B Boy durante más de 13 años y haber estado mirando ir desde un próspero pub (2002) que tiene bar & restaurante comida a un pub que acabaron puerto/J20 y nunca había hielo (2012)!! En los veranos de 2002/03/04 si no estabas en el jardín de la cerveza por 6 el viernes por la noche, no tuvimos oportunidad de conseguir un asiento!! El nuevo dueño ha hecho un esfuerzo concertado y probamos un cierto número de ideas incluyendo un restaurante italiano! Ahora lo hace un menú de bar con la comida típica se puede esperar! Anuncia el menú a la parrilla del bar en una junta fuera. Así que caminamos a la BB en el sol, sentamos tomamos una copa y cogí el menú! Pedimos el segundo las bebidas, entonces pedimos comida, sólo me dijeron que no había comida esta noche tenían una fiesta en el granero, así que no hay comida en la barra esta noche así que fue un paseo de Bewds a George, un buen Wetherspoons, para comer ☺ o bien hacer la comida o que no comida!! Fue una noche de sábado y un pub con una pensión menú exterior diciendo probar nuestro bar parrilla!!! No es un cliente satisfecho! Ten cuidado, teléfono visitando b4 si quieres comida!!

Tuvimos una cena maravillosa aquí el día después de Navidad. No estoy seguro de si tenían planeado para abrir su restaurante pero cuando llamamos a preguntar, acordaron inmediatamente. Comimos de su cena de Navidad menú (que fue genial porque no tuvimos una cena de pavo de Navidad). La comida era muy buena, abundante, recién preparados y muchas verduras. Hemos tenido diferentes experiencias gastronómicas en el Black Boy durante los años bajo la administración diferente y que no dudaría en recomendar el hotel Bewdley como es ahora.

We had a faultless Sunday roast dinner with enough veg and gravey to sink a battle cruiser -absolutely faultless -with an excuisite lemonchello cake to finish all for £10.95 a head and the service was fantastic too

La comida es muy buena, estaba sentado fuera, bonitas vistas, buen servicio, asador fue muy bueno, y el resto de la comida era también muy buena

Parece un cruce entre un puticlub tailandés de la calle y una taberna de piratas ... reímos que mirar con el neón azul cócteles ligeros de publicidad.

El Black Boy Hotel está cerca del río Severn en Bewdley. Hay un jardín de cerveza fuera que tiene una pequeña zona de juegos para niños y un granero para eventos. Por desgracia no hay vistas del río.

hace 33 años mi marido y yo pasamos la luna de miel en Bewdley y nos alojamos en el Black Boy. Todo estaba bien luego . . . hemos vuelto varias veces y cada vez hemos notado un deterioro en el entorno. Nos metimos en una copa viernes, pero nos decidimos alojarnos en otro lugar esta vez. La camarera era celebraría en frente del fuego pero inmediatamente nos levantamos como fuimos en. Pedí una dissarono, pero me dijeron que no había ninguna ... segunda elección era comodidad sureña, no había ninguno ... Así que me decidí por un vaso de vino tinto. la elección de mi marido de hpa parecía dishwater. Una vez que nos servía retomó su posición junto al fuego, mientras nos Tiritamos en otra esquina del bar ya que no parecía haber ninguna otra calefacción. No fue hasta el jefe le dije a regresar a trabajar que pudimos conseguir en cualquier lugar cerca de la chimenea. lo siento por el BB, es sin duda, abajo y abajo. Se necesita un poco de cuidado y atención de alguien que se interesa, me hubiese gustado podría hacerlo.

visited on a Saturday lunch time and was very busy inside. Had a bit of a wait at the bar but when eventually got served the food arrived quickly and was very nice. Downside is that the furniture is looking old and needs replacing. Our leather chairs were all ripped and the table was in need of replacing. The staff were really busy but still helpful. Think its time to get the paint out and some new furniture.l

We're local & have used The Black Boy for approx 10 yrs ! From Robin , great atmosphere & service to the present owner ! The pub advertises food but sometimes you go & no food on as they've got a function on ! Not good when you haven't eaten & are expecting to eat there so it's then a walk into Bewdley ! They seem to have a problem with getting glasses clean !! Lipstick on your glass is not what a lady wants when it's not your own !! Ice in drinks , not at The BB !! Ice is so hard to get so you don't get it drinks at The BB !!! Food is OK but it can be a bit hit & miss ! Most of the time it's good value but basic pub food !! The BB could b such a great pub/restaurant , it's just falling short ! Could do with a visit from the Hotel Inspector !!

Had a quick couple of drinks here to start off a night in Bewdley, bar lady was very friendly and efficient, inside its very cosy, wife saying its just like a living room, will be going again :)

Arrived at 1.30 for Sunday expecting a good crowd in, this was not the case so from the start was a little worried as to what was about to arrive on the table, to start we both had the garlic mushroom pancakes which to be fair were very tasty with homemade pancakes the only down side was the presentation, the side salad was something you would have expect 25 years ago, dry brown iceberg lettuce with tomatoes and cucmber.... The main we both had the roast pork which was cooked to perfection however it was served on a childs size plate and the vegetables that followed really were a joke, the savoy cabbage was brown from being over microwaved and what was given for two people really was only enough for one. The service was ok, the barmaid was very pleasant and friendly however the waitress wasnt she just didnt want to be there.The whole place needs a real good clean and is long overdue a refurb as its very tired, dated and very dirty...... better places to eat in the area

My friend and I stayed in The Black Boy this weekend on Friday and Saturday night, as we were in the area for a wedding. The good:We needed a hotel for a wedding and this was the only one available! They were showing the rugby in the barn and brought our breakfast out to us so we could watch and eat. The were very accommodating with when we arrived (around 10pm) and left (12.30pm)There were tea making facilities.The bad:I booked a twin room and we were given a room with four single beds in. Had we known this in advance, we could have asked friends to share with us rather than staying miles away. I was told the room was ensuite, however it was a private bathroom down the hall. This involved walking past other rooms to use the facilities. The hotel is very old and on arrival there were several large spiders in the room that my friend had to remove. The bed sheets were starchy and itchy, like you'd find on a hospital bed. The room and bathroom were very shabby. The shower (no bath) cubicle was small and the water only went to warm, not hot. It also had no power which meant for my long hair, it took a long time to rinse shampoo out. Overall, would I go back or recommend this to another person, no, unless I was again given it as an only option. For £65 per night for the room, breakfast was included (although it was of a fairly low standard) but the staff were friendly and accomodating.

Although our family did not stay at the black boy we have visited a few times in the past two months for different reasons. If we are looking for a top-class meal it is the best in the UK, when the younger, shorter chef is working, the food is full of flavour and no matter what dish you ask for it is perfect and exquisite, however when the taller chef is cooking we find that it is something you'd expect from a 'marston's' or 'wetherspoon's' as it has no spice, flavour or pizazz, that makes the food satisfactory but not enjoyable. It is a very welcoming pub, the bar manager, Jo is always helpful and friendly, and consistently shows us absolutely perfect decorum and seems to be working or cleaning around the pub at all times which can only enhance our visits. I, personally, am a very big fan of the Golden Glow ale that was on a few weeks ago and would like to see it return! Also, it looked worrying to me that the tall, long-haired boy who sometimes works behind the bar seems to help himself to drinks when not working, it looks awful to customers. Great ideas involved in the Royal Wedding weekend, extremely fun, with pimms and lemonade for the adults and face painting for the kids, it was like a breath of fresh air!! I'd like to see some more cocktails on the menu, maybe pimms and lemonade, rum and pineapple, amaretto and cranberry, gin and orange juice? The only other flaw is that it's not got such a 'modern look' and looks like it was decorated 50 years ago and kept the same (with the carpet almost wasting away in some places!), maybe a little renovation is needed, and seems that there is always your boring 'jazz nights' and live bands that are very old style, maybe an open mic night or something, these ideas would only draw in a younger 'clientele', rather than the 'same old faces'. However these are only suggestions, there's just so much potential in this pub, with the perfect food that is guaranteed when the younger chef is on and the warm welcoming that you will consistently receive, one of the best restaurants in the area, I'd just hate for it to go to waste as a 'hidden gem'!!

We had my daughters wedding in the barn on Saturday. The room looked amazing with all the flowers and drapes, very magical. The food was really good, the staff very helpful and all in all just an amazing day. We stayed the night and took over all the rooms and they even catered for a late breakfast for us (thank you!) which was just what we needed and again really good.Thank you all so much for making my daughters wedding perfect. The new owners are really changing this place an it's well worth a try for a party or just a meal. fab, fab fab!!!

went on a sunday saw they did roast meals and apparently on the board outside it said "best in town" went in placed order for two turkey roasts and drinks after waiting approx 40 mins i asked woman behind bar whats happening with our dinners after she had finnished puttin her make up on she replied you orderd turkey weve got none sorry do you want a refund. apparently seven people came in about 15 minutes after us they were served turkey roasts thanks for keeping us waiting and not even bothering to tell us. stick to puttin your make up on and not worrying about your guests...

Just had exceptional evening meal in the restaurant! we are locals so have not used the hotel as such, but have had breakfast a couple of weeks ago. If the food is anything to fo by the hotel should be fine! Superb friendly service. We are on "faddy" diets and our food needs were totally met! Planning on weekly returns!well done to the new management team!