Based on 1.262 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.262 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 109 in 288 in Welwyn Hatfield
Nº 16 of 50 British in Welwyn Hatfield
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I love it again the the chieftain there is lovely stuff and food I recommend the scampi chips and garden peas
Ryan Marsh . 2024-12-06
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6 of us visited here on two occasions whilst on holiday in the area, once for lunch & once for an evening meal. Both times we had great service & great food, there’s an extensive menu so something for everyone. Only reason I haven’t given it 5 stars is because the music in the evening was so loud, it was very difficult to have a conversation. Lunchtime was totally different, soft music playing & a calm atmosphere, much better for us (we’re all oldies). Would most definitely visit here again for a lunch if in the area.
GrannyChocolate . 2024-10-31
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Impromptu visit, table of 6, orders taken, barman was most helpful checking availability with kitchen (Sunday roasts), and making sure they would cook a Mixed Grill. Food came out all together, all very good.
Steve Kelso . 2024-10-21
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All good here & nothing to complain about 10 out 10.
Steven Abbott . 2024-10-16
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We had a lovely meal here. Food was great, nice people, restaurant and loos are clean. We'll definitely be back!
Jade Osborn . 2024-10-12
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As my local pub, and, as per Google Analytics, with over 145 visits since 2017, I can vouch for this pub. I bring friends and family eveytime they visit, and I go everytime my partner visits too. It seems that the place is favoured by families. The staff consistently go above and beyond to be helpful and friendly, now knows me by name, which is lovely, and management outdone themselves with the new decor. Beautiful fabrics and creative and fun pictures and paintings. 4 large screens for those who want to follow sport/news. I love the new variety of chairs too. i also find that the lighting is now spot on *was dark in places previously) which give a lovely glow to the place. The ladies bathroom has also been redecorated with fun wallpaper and imagery. The food has been consistently good and affordable. A good selection of pub choices, nicely prepared, highlight on our favourites with the chicken burger, chicken tikka the trays of snacks, very practical (and delicious) when in groups or playing darts. Other dishes have also been great and the fish and chips served to the table next to us last weekend looked amazing. The garden area has also been refurbished and the solid cover has already been appreciated in the summer and will be this winter too. Additional tables and chairs means that more peolple can enjoy the outside area. Drinks wise, I love the newly added selection of cocktails and the tequila sunrise goes down a treat (although would recommend you do get a ice crusher for certain cocktails). My boyfriend, who's a beer fan said that the lager is top quality, however, progress could be made on the Guinness. (He's Irish, so hard to please, but he still orders it lol). There is also regular entertainment, such as quiz nights, karaoke and music. Personally. I avoid those evenings as the sound is very loud and i prefer the quieter evenings (im getting old), but they are extremely popular considering the crowd there, and many appreciate these and the atmosphere is one of happy and fun times. I've been wanting to write this review for a while, and I'm glad I finally done it. See you soon guys, thanks for the good times. Carry on the good work 👏
Marion Bergan . 2024-10-08
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Great choice of food for adults and children. Delicious food. Great service and relaxing atmosphere 👍👍👍👍.
Robin O'Hare . 2024-10-07
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Just returned from a visit for the first time for a Sunday roast to celebrate my nieces birthday and we weren't dissapointed! Superb roast dinner options 3 of our party chose the beef, 2 the chicken roast and 1 from main menu. In addition to the well cooked meat, the plate was well presented with the most amazing home made Yorkshire pudding which was massive and perfectly cooked. We opted for the 4 additional sides to share of cauliflower cheese-delicious, pigs in Blankets and extra toasties. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food. Lovely new re furnished decor and friendly helpful polite attentive staff. Highly recommend
Julia . 2024-10-06
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Food was good. My kids and parents had a great time. Pretty good.
Oliver Chapman . 2024-10-06
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Meals were excellent for me , and 2 more adults and granddaughters child meal.👍👍👍. Meals were very well presented and staff were polite and no pressure on on us. 👏👏👏👏.
Robin O'Hare . 2024-10-02
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Was bride the football only went in for a tea and coffee staff were really friendly, helpful. No issues, did not try the food there so unable to comment
Andy McGreg . 2024-09-17
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Gastro pub food. It's clean, tidy and in good nick.
Stuart Stephen . 2024-08-28
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After a day on the trains visiting my Mum, I decided to pop into my local pub for meal and glass of wine. Such a pleasant atmosphere in the pub, which helps when you’re on your own, the bar staff help to create the atmosphere as they are genuinely friendly and helpful. I decided to try the beef burger with emmental cheese and bacon, I have to say it was the tastiest burger I’ve had in a long time with chips, I don’t normally have burgers as they tend to disappoint, but I would highly recommend a burger at The Chieftain
Karen O . 2024-08-28
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8 of us just had roasts dinners and we can’t fault any of them Best pub roast dinner we have all had We will be going back 100%
Matt Lilly . 2024-08-25
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First time. I was very impressed with the quality and price of the food. The portions are more than enough.
Robert Biggs . 2024-08-24
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Very easygoing experience, we were a party of 10 aged 12 to 92. They brought all the meals out at once. Food good, not over priced. An enjoyable experience. Thank you
Kevin & Jackie Stewart . 2024-07-27
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Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Great food. Very tasty. Would definitely recommend and will be going back for Sunday lunch.
Sandra F . 2024-07-22
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I'm not a vegetarian but a must try is the Panko burger which was amazing. Really impressed with the refurbishment of the pub. Staff were lovely and the food was delicious. Thank you to all the staff
laurie b . 2024-07-10
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Great atmosphere, good quality food, friendly staff. Just be refurbished, with a fresh dynamic look
Nick Dewey . 2024-06-29
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Booked a table, on arrival table was still in use, but they will going shortly, ordered drinks and eventually said which table we're on. Went to bar approximately ten minutes later and ordered food, nothing was mentioned about how long the wait would be, time ticked by and after an hour waiting went and asked how much longer the wait would be, was told they're just plating it up, another ten minutes it arrived after one hour twenty minutes of waiting. On looking at what two of us recieved, neither thought it was worth it, one was bangers and mash the other was chilli,both served up in what looked like cereal bowls, perhaps it would have been better putting corn flakes in them rather than what was in them, might have got the food a lot quicker, doubt it.,Then there's the price for a large glass of wine, totally outrageous, you could have bought a desent bottle in the supermarket for that price. Won't be returning any time soon, with prices like that and waiting for food for over an hour, think it'll be a wide berth
Brian Crane . 2024-06-22
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Poor customer service. I went to the Chieftain on a workday and ordered a tea. The lady serving put the money in my hand so that the coins dropped out of my hand. I'd ordered a tea and the cup was dirty, with big brown marks in the cup. I'd asked for a clean cup, and the lady gave me another cup, which was also dirty, with brown marks on it (not as bad as the first cup, but still - as if someone had drank from it a few hours earlier). I noticed when I returned to my table. I decided not to make a fuss about it, as I was only in there to do some laptop work (I ordered a beverage, mainly so I would not use their resources for free). I also realised that the teapot was dirty. In the end, I didn't drink the tea because of the dirty cups and teapot. Overall, there was poor service and a negative atmosphere. The server subtly made me feel like I wasn't welcome there; I suggest making a bit more effort so that customers want to come back and spend money. Even if they don't return, at least they'll have a positive experience that they can share with others.
Andrew H . 2024-06-18
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food took an age to come out but was nice when it arrived, locals looked a bit rough round the edges but it was a pub afterall. Waitress was very friendly and apologised for the wait offering free drinks,
Ritchie Burgess . 2024-06-13
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Had lunch here. Not that great to be honest. Service was ok though food a bit slow to arrive.
John Akeroyd . 2024-06-12
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Really lovely place to eat and drink, friendly atmosphere
Rosemary Cornes . 2024-05-24
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I had the bacon burger and the patty was so dry a steak knife struggled to cut it. My mate had gammon that was ok. The burgers deffinetly need a rethink. Its s nice pub just bad burger pattys
Ivori . 2024-05-15
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Decent place. Always friendly even when the kids are in toe.
Aaron Johnson . 2024-05-13
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Visited awhile ago, not a bad pub
Nate . 2024-05-04
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Great pub. Good food&lovely staff. My family were well looked after. 👍⭐️
Christine Harrison . 2024-04-03
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Food is alway value for money and brilliantly prepared.. had loads of Sunday roasts with family and friends .. always amazing .. staff and management are always friendly and go above and beyond ..best pub in the area by far 5 🌟
Mark Thompson . 2024-03-25
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Seemed to be an alright pub in the middle of a housing estate.
Elizabeth Higman . 2024-03-24
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Lovely food friendly and dog friendly
Stuarr Ward . 2024-03-17
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Good menu of well cooked meals at value for money prices. Popular with locals and can get very busy. Limited parking to the rear of the pub. Sign up with pub for email newsletters, offers and a free bottle of wine when you dine in near your birthday
Derek Williams . 2024-03-17
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Nice pre mothers day n belated birthday treat
Sarah Stott . 2024-03-11
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Love this pub/restaurant. All the staff are very friendly and helpful and the food is lovely...always my place to go to most weeks.
deana12018 . 2024-02-28
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For a Saturday afternoon quite busy Service was excellent food was good
Garry Stevens . 2024-02-26
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Not bad. Always busy the only disappointment it's a McMullens Update. Although food wasn't the best on the area the advantage coming here was the 2 for 1. However this has been greatly reduced in new menu so the attraction is not there anymore. Pity. Pub definitely improved incl the food recommended
Daniel Candler . 2024-02-24
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The staff went above and beyond to make our party of 29 for our mums birthday have the best service. The food was very good and served very quickly. Great service. Highly reccomend. Thank you 😊
Marie M . 2024-02-17
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Absolutely delighted with the service and food. We had a table of 16 and everything was brilliant. Roast dinner was delicious 😋
Paul Carbery . 2024-02-14
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Good food and service. I was staying at a hotel close by
Sean's Mone . 2024-02-10
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Good menu reasonable £ for drinks and food 2 for 1 on several dishes. Good service and atmosphere.
Kevin McNeil . 2024-02-08
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Really disappointed, normally really enjoy the food at the chieftain however this time left highly unsatisfied. The menu has been reduced leaving only the basic of options and then food it's self lacks flavour and is like a chore to eat. The staff were lovely, but there wasn't a table check in until we had nearly finished our meal.
Al F . 2024-02-01
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3 of uf popped in for a lunchtime meal. Relatively busy for a Wednesday, but service was good and didn't have to wait long. Good choice of meals and very reasonable prices and staff very helpful as well being polite. Good place for parties/ birthdays booked prior.
Steve Murray . 2024-01-25
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Amazing place with great prices and better service. Honestly, this is going on my best places to eat, locally. Every time I went to the bar, I was served efficiently. The food all came out perfectly, although we had a bug party, the restaurant coped extremely well. Hats off to the team.
Kyle . 2024-01-21
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Fewer 241 deals but still great value for money.
Richard Southgate . 2024-01-12
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15 of us booked Xmas dinner at 7pm. At 8:15 the starters came but I wasn't having one so waited for the main course, Still waiting at 9:15. Hungry so went home and cooked a meal. I heard that they got the main course at 09:50, nearly 3 hours after our booking. People who came in after our party were being served before us. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say they bit off more than they could chew with Xmas dinners, but I never got to chew anything.
84BSM . 2024-01-07
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Decent pub. Busy with lots of people eating. We did not eat but was nice enough and would definately go back.
G . 2023-12-29
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Turkey dinner had inedible pigs in blankets and stuffing balls. Fish was greasy and mainly batter. Other visits have been ok.
F9510VTroset . 2023-12-16
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Visited 05/12: the food wasn’t great, I had chicken pie and the pastry was dry. The chips seemed old. The dessert was nice, I had Oreo waffles. I didn’t use the disabled toilets so cannot comment on them. There could be more disabled spaces but I found one when I visited. The staff were pleasant.
Sophy Norman . 2023-12-16
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Had a work Christmas dinner party last night. The food was fantastic, everyone was happy. Service was amazing. Well done. To seve 22 people not easy. Well done to the kitchens staff & chefs. We look forward to coming back
STEVE CHARLESWORTH . 2023-12-13
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Great local pub! Good value for money.
Clare Bayford . 2023-12-07
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The starter and the main course were Excellent!.
Robin Edwards . 2023-12-06
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I love coming to the Chieftain regularly with my other half over the years, we’re actually the first couple to have got engaged inside the pub. My partner loves the mixed grill and I love the burgers, especially the beetroot. The advice I would give is book early, especially during busy periods the pub fills up quickly, the staff are really friendly and the food is brilliant. We’re really excited about having our Christmas dinners here.
stephencollyer . 2023-12-04
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Came here for a pint of boot warmer absolutely fantastic food is amazing the dessert I really recommend the waffles looking forward to coming back
AndrewR167 . 2023-12-01
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Nice place to eat with great food
Geoff Phillips . 2023-11-28
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Had the Christmas lunch must say the starter was fine the main was very disappointing Turkey cooked with garlic 🤢asked for more gravy asked 4 people before getting some , veg cold on arrival . Pudding okay . Left feeling very disappointed.
Carol Stagg . 2023-11-27
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What great service and absolutely spot on food. First Christmas dinner of the year. Staff really care that we enjoyed ourselves. Would recommend to everybody. Well done Chieftan. Gold star.
Denise E . 2023-11-13
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To be honest, I gave most of the five points because there is a wooden leg in the window. I love the idea that someone came in, got so drunk that they forgot that they had come in with a wooden leg and just hopped home – leaving the landlord to display it in the window like something out of Bagpuss. This may not be what actually happened, I just wish it was. I would probably have given two or three stars for my actual experience. The car park was too small and completely full. We were able to park in the nearby streets but it felt unwise. We were there in the daytime and still the room was dark and loud. The food was slow and my mixed grill was one of the very worst that I have ever had. I am something of a mixed grill connoisseur, so that really is saying something. It might have been better if they had brought it out when they first made it, rather than deciding to give it that desert sun exposure vibe as I waited hungrily. My wings starter was alright and I didn't fancy any of the puddings. The service was slow and the messaging confused. It might be worth going when it is even quieter than a Sunday afternoon.
Nelgumford . 2023-11-12
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Excellent Sunday roast today. Great value for money. This is a busy pub/restaurant which is a clear indication of how good this place is. Friendly and helpful staff as always. Thoroughly recommended. 👍
Traveler23697183245 . 2023-11-05
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A family get together is difficult when there are 13 of you and an age range of 80 down to 4 years old. The staff were so friendly, venue is lovely and the food and service were great.
Jeannette Elrick . 2023-11-04
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Fantastic staff as ever do hospitable a s friendly
Carmen Morris . 2023-11-03
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Saw it on Google and decided to try it, wanted to order a beef burger but unfortunately they have ran out, so I ordered the Chicken burger instead as one of the recommendations from the bar staff, it was surprisingly good. The fries with it were also good. I wish the alcohol was slightly cheaper, but I do understand its a pub, the staff were really nice and friendly as well. Will come back in the future to get the beef burger when it's less busy.
Mike . 2023-11-01
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Very poor service, on food, waited about 50min, for food, when it come out 1 order was wrong, waited 20 minutes for a burger that should have been on plate in first place.
John Fox . 2023-10-30
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We came to the Chieftan pub today and had lasagne, cod and scampi and chips. All the food was delicious, was presented well and we were served by a really friendly lady. Will definitely be returning, we had a lovely time, thank you.
M B . 2023-10-30
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Dropped in for a few beers and we were very well looked after, me the wife and daughter, oh and the dog Bert, fantastic staff and a great place.
Robert Hollingworth . 2023-10-28
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Lovely meal great service.would definitely go back again.
Lee Windle . 2023-10-25
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A nice pub for a quick bite to eat or a social evening out. Friendly service. Best place in WGC for standard food.
Joanne Hay . 2023-10-24
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Amazing roast! Delightful and friendly staff. Amy and Jodie are doing an fabulous job. Will come back over and over again. Specially for the roast!
Margaret Sarkar . 2023-10-08
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A nice pub that had a lovely interior and once the coffee machine was back up and running was a damn nice coffee, the girls behind the bar were very nice and friendly too.
Paul Harmon . 2023-10-08
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As a family we have used the Chieftain as out local restaurant for many years, 17 of us booked in today for my birthday. I am a vegetarian so I chose the nut and sweet potatoe roast dinner, it was very disappointing. The worst roast dinner I have had in a long time. The potatoes were so hard I couldn't eat them, the nut roast was sloppy and didn't taste good. We have decided not to use the restaurant again.
susan Crook . 2023-10-01
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We have just visited The Chieftain, for Sunday lunch, roast was fantastic, staff happy and attentive, the pub was buzzing, I’m not usually a fan of karaoke but tonight it’s added atmosphere and I’m just gutted it’s a school/work night and we had to leave. Well done everyone we will be back to try more on the new menu.
ahursey . 2023-09-24
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I have eaten here in the week many times and although the food menu is very basic it was always ok and good value. I took my family for lunch last Sunday but was very disappointed. The roast was poor! I cook for a living and know when corners are cut. The veg was frozen, watery and not very warm, the potatoes again were frozen and cooked very badly, my mum couldn’t even eat hers. Instant gravy! Yorkshire was so hard it was inedible. So so disappointing as I really like this pub but it def has dropped standards from a few months ago. Come on Chieftain, get your act together!
ella6543 . 2023-09-23
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Came here for a family dinner and it was lovely. Nice decor, atmosphere and food. Staff were friendly and welcoming too.
Claire Harding . 2023-09-23
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I love this place it is really good for a night out with freinds and family. I would love to come all the time
Wesley M . 2023-09-22
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Good service. Menu ok but a bit limited. That said the food was good. Decent beer.
Alan Crawley . 2023-09-21
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Their such a friendly team and this helps cause a lovely atmosphere for where I like to eat and drink at the local. We’re planning our Christmas dinners in there this year using the table we used where we got engaged. Emily served us today, she was a lovely waitress and there are others who I’m yet to name, overall though a lovely place.
stephencollyer . 2023-09-20
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Came here for a pint and had the guest ale on tap not had that one before and it was lovely looking forward to coming back to try the food
AndrewR167 . 2023-09-19
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Food was good, but the cocktails was awful
Vic C . 2023-09-13
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Excellent food fair price Soup: Hunters Chicken Staff friendly & professional
Andy Mac . 2023-09-05
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Lovely quick service. Nice food .
Angela Ward . 2023-09-01
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Going to try the food out then 2 dogs came in and sat directly in front of us, ended up in The Grove, lovely meal
julie benham . 2023-08-29
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Last minute decision to eat out. Nice pub, excellent value on food. We had buy one get one free. 3 mains for £23.
Denise Roberts . 2023-08-19
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A good selection of food in the menu at a reasonable price with special offers. Service good with helpful staff.
Steve Smith . 2023-08-16
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Never had a bad experience in this pub..well, if you don't count the time they'd run out of gammon steak.. 😁
Helen Fuller . 2023-08-15
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Food looks good. Friendly place.
Steve Boon . 2023-08-06
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Had a quick meeting here ordered drinks and food staff exceptional atmosphere is nice food and those serving are welcoming
H S . 2023-08-03
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A nice place to go for a drink. I did not eat there, so I don't know what the food is like. I will go back one day and try the food
Peter Jennings . 2023-08-02
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I went to the Chieftain for Sunday lunch yesterday, the food and the service were fine but dirty sticky tables are my pet hate.
Arthur . 2023-07-31
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My local and lovely spot for refreshments. Quiz nights and Darts.
Kevin Holding . 2023-07-31
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Lovely food and great value. Served by friendly staff. 10/10
Dave Craven . 2023-07-17
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Great place went to the drag show. Very inclusive pub
Trish . 2023-07-13
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Great Sunday dinner great service friendly staff would recommend
Richard Bullimore . 2023-07-09
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Huge modern pub in WGC, a town which is a bit of a beer desert. At least the Chieftain has a couple of casks on and the AK Mild was ok.
David Thomas . 2023-07-04
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Lovely pub food so reasonably priced
Dennis Stewart . 2023-06-26
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It's a great local pub for a nice pint and a quick lunch, prices are very reasonable.
paul richards . 2023-06-14
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Popped in for a bite to eat with the Husband and Puppy. Emily was lovely, quick to serve and welcoming. Ben was friendly and lovely to talk to. Food was the best it's been. Thank you.
Nicole Smith . 2023-06-13
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Surprised with fantastic Sunday lunch at chieftain, good quality and plenty,choc brownie for desert the best...
Jayne Nash . 2023-06-11
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Very enjoyable meal, good deals on food menu.
Zena Smith . 2023-05-29
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Great place to enjoy your drinks Great staff 10 stars 👍
Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling . 2023-05-28
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Good dog friendly pub great staff and friendly atmosphere.
William Elsley . 2023-05-27
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Always very good. Nothing is too much trouble.
peter sol . 2023-05-27
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