Based on 2.282 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 2.282 opinions finded in 3 websites
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Absolute rip off. This restaurant does not own their own car park and I have now received a parking ticket, yes another company fleecing motorists. Why is there parking restrictions anyway as there are no schools, no shops, not train or bus stations, no industry, no other restaurants or pubs, no parks or leisure facilities, so why have you put parking restrictions in place as the only people it will affect is your decent customers who pay for a meal at your restaurant. I have not been in this area for about 12 months so I was completely unaware of this new parking scam and low and behold No information when paying for my meal, you pay for your meal first, from any staff member so I presume they are in on the scam as well, had they informed me I would not be writing this review. Onto the food and service now, My cold, had to constantly ask for breakfast items, were of very poor quality, cheap and unhealthy meat, slimy mushrooms, eggs if you are lucky, last night’s chicken for breakfast???, lukewarm coffee if you are lucky to find there is some available. Staff unresponsive and quite moody, never keeping an eye on what’s available and what is running low, they run out of items and the customer has to constantly remind them that there is no food available, sometimes waiting for over 10 minutes, which makes the breakfast very cold. Won’t bother again to eat at any restaurant owned by this chain ever again. My final bill includes the parking fine £121.52. I have the original receipt for that days dining so can you ask your scamming partner, euro car parks, to write off the unfair and disgusting parking fine.
Darren S . 2025-04-25
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Carvery was horrendous . Only ate Beef . Turkey and gammon were rock hard. The potatoes were rock hard/ stuffing rock hard/ peas rock hard/ carrots no taste / mash has loads of lumps in. Was given refund . I went to order 5 minutes later a side and she said the kitchen is closed . Even though ok there website it says it was open. Staff are rude and not polite . Tried to justify it being bad as it was the end of the night. Don't eat here
emma p . 2025-04-23
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I recommended a lot of my friends to this venue. The last meal we had the meat was tough and very limited. It's such a shame because it used to be excellent. I used to cook myself so I compare food with what I cook. The potatoes were overcooked. The cauliflower was soft . It should be firm but not hard. I must admit we haven't been lately but reading the reviews it's gone down hill. What a terrible shame
Eileen V . 2025-04-20
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Had a voucher for kids eat for £1. But does not include a drink or ice cream, you pay extra for these - these are £2.50 each Chips were cold on both adult meals Burger tasted as though it has been cooked in lasts nights fat from the grill and smelt like it. Returned the whole meal and opted for the all-day breakfast. The toilets looked like they haven’t been decorated in many years, window frames were rusty with flaky mould. With the problems with my meal, they could have at least given us the kids ice cream. The pub at Newhaven is brilliant, this one doesn’t deserve a future visit
MikeB . 2025-04-15
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Our experience began on a sour note when the waitress observed us struggling with a wheelchair at the entrance but made no effort to assist us with the door. Halfway through our ordeal, she casually mentioned that there was better wheelchair access at the rear of the restaurant—hardly helpful when we were already nearly inside. The waitstaff, including what I assume was the manager, seemed quite miserable during our visit and deliberately avoided coming to take our dessert order. Fortunately, a kind gentleman at the bar stepped in to help us with that. Unfortunately, we encountered a lack of warmth and professionalism throughout our time there. To make matters worse, inappropriate comments about our family were made at the end of our meal, which further soured our experience. I suggest the staff have a look around to ensure covers have left prior to mocking them. As for the food, most of the main courses were quite revolting, and the chicken wings were far from tasting like chicken. Aside from the carvery, the rest of the dishes appeared as if they had been pulled straight from a frozen food aisle. Overall, it was an incredibly disappointing meal coupled with subpar service.
Flashpacker_1987 . 2025-04-12
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On Thursday 10th April we took our young daughters to the carvery as we have done for many years before, however on this day the male manager left me in tears, however ridiculous is that. In the front of the restaurant there was around 20 tables that were all reserved (you could not see a table without a reserved table sticker, however they were all empty) I went over to the bar whilst holding my little baby and nicely asked the manager if it’s ok to sit on a small four table and his response was so rude, he said do you think we put the reserved paper out just for fun and I said no I just wanted to ask and then he told us to sit at the back of the restaurant where I began to get upset for how he spoke to me. The whole time we were there not a single reserved table was sat on. Such a horrible experience for a pub we’ve been to so many times before. The male manager shouldn’t work there.
Alice Indea . 2025-04-12
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The food here is amazing pizza is freshly made Italian style , carvery is yummy ,staff are friendly and welcoming and place is always clean ,great value for money, never disappoints we visit lots
Vanessa Brooks . 2025-04-09
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Came here for Mother’s Day, was lovely, staff were very attentive and service was fast, food is always good here :)
Fallon Scott . 2025-03-31
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Came in for Mothers Day and it was fantastic! Such great food and staff! They are so friendly and bubbly. Had the freshly cooked chocolate brownie and it was amazing.
Kim Budinger . 2025-03-30
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This now our ‘go to’ place even though we don’t live in Ninfield! We are here on Christmas Day, my Mum’s birthday, Mother’s Day and the occasional Saturday. Seated speedily, service great and food delicious! It is such great value and always a fabulous experience. Would thoroughly recommend!
Karen B . 2025-03-30
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Made a booking and they rang to say kitchen was closing in 15 minutes literally 5 minutes before we arrived, upset Grandchildren as we couldn't take them out for a meal as promised
Emma Williams . 2025-03-20
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Visited for my wife's birthday last year & they'd run out of meat (yes, a carvery without meat). Thought we'd give them another try for my birthday today & was as unimpressed as the last visit. They'd run out of some meat again, the calzone crust was raw dough, the staff clearly had somewhere else they'd rather be. Poor show, that was definitely our last visit!
Jon Woods . 2025-03-18
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Food good but BEWARE only free parking for 1 hour, I got £100 parking fine for being over by 12 minutes, but if I pay within 14 days it's £60 .....not happy!!! Will not be going there again, as sometimes you can queue for 15-20 minutes before you get your food.
Belinda Crosby . 2025-03-15
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overall a good experience, will return in future. Good meal, choice before your eyes. Busy but not cramped or rushed. Happy to return.
Duncan Cameron . 2025-03-10
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Food was lovely and the woman carving was lovely too but the rest of the staff was absolutely unprofessional. I was stood at the bar waiting to be served waiting for the women to serve me but must of been a local pushed in front and she served him instead thought that was rude. The other woman behind the bar was very short answered and only seemed to say yep yep yep while ordering and seemed like she hated her job never smiled once. Think bar staff need to be trained up a bit more and talk to new customers in a friendly way. It’s put me off coming back again. But over all the carvery was good!
Georgia Young . 2025-03-06
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Well we arrived in time for the small carvery but because the member of staff was chatting we had to pay for a large meal we were 3 minutes after 5 to be served but got in at 5 minutes to 5. We usually come here at least once a week but no more The stuck up member of staff said well that's how it is. We had the food as my wife had already paid. I will never darken your door step again Shame on you staff member shame on you
David Edwards . 2025-03-04
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We had the Sunday carvery. The food was nice and the staff were friendly and attentive. The drink selection was good. The prices were OK. The cleanliness was good. The atmosphere was welcoming. The place looks a bit tired and could do with some basic maintenance… light bulbs replaced, make-over in the gents loo, paintwork needs attention, just generally looking a bit run-down.
Mike B . 2025-02-23
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Really nice food and atmosphere was lovely highly recommend
Maisy Skinner . 2025-02-23
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Such good value for money, so filling and delicious 🤤 great customer service
Ashleigh Twister . 2025-02-21
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Well I read the reviews and was in 2 minds about going but as had not been there before and it was a special little ladies 6th birthday I thought I would try it for myself. The girls behind the bar were lovely , checked we had registered the car which we had.,served us a drink and showed us to our table. We were booked for 15 of us and a nice long table was reserved. I had the cavalry which was delicious. I’ve been to many before that have been just bland but this was really good. My partner had a pizza which was freshly cooked and neither of us could complain about our food. We will be back and thank you . Tip top night
Mj Williams . 2025-02-19
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Fantastic carvery. Great selection of veg and very good price.
Janine Cording . 2025-02-15
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We went there on the 13th February me my daughter and granddaughter there was a couple in front of us and a young chef and in the middle of serving us the manager or owner totally embarrassed the young chef shouting at him to get back into the kitchen it was awful for that poor boy he was trying to explain his self but the mouth behind the bar wasn’t having it he didn’t make his self look important he made himself look like an idiot but the food was amazing mind you the chef who served was gobby as well the young lady behind the bar looked embarrassed all the manager kept shouting was get back into the kitchen now the young chef said but I was only the mouth piece said kitchen now how RUDE .
Tina D . 2025-02-15
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Oh my goodness 😳 meat free "chicken wasnt part of the carvery deal :WHY?!only meats ,I had to pay almost £10 for dry like Sahara, tasteless like sole of the shoe ,flat,pale uninterested nasty two pieces of quorn (aldi £1.99)pieces tut tut ,yuckkkk ,money down the drain I say!! Educate a chef who's specialises at least one vegan dish !!Damn,am furious 😠 3*for two lovely ladies whom was sooo welcoming to our doggy
sari joseph . 2025-02-14
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Carvery brilliant previous week, but unfortunately not this time, roast potatoes burnt and over salted, veg looked like it had been there for hours, meat was ok, the highlight was the mash potatoes
Richard Sanders . 2025-02-11
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My friend was very happy with the pork roast. My fish stew was all right - good sauce, crunchy bread, would be better if the prawns weren't mini size. I liked the truffle fries. The service we received today was great. Smily, timely and attentive -very different from some previous reviews fortunately. Good atmosphere and decor with clean surroundings. I was able to have a refill of my tea and to use NHS discount on our bill which is definitely a plus! I would be happy to come again!
Ya-Hui Liang . 2025-02-09
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A very good meal at a reasonable price.
Mec . 2025-02-06
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We ve eaten here a few times over the last 6 months and it's always been hit and miss. This is a Stonehouse restaurant so pizza and carvery with a fairly wide choice of other meals.This time the gravy was water thin and the food barely warm . It was all nicely cooked and the place was clean and tidy. Staff were obliging and pleasant but over all a disappointment. The last time we visited was so different fresh hot food. And on a previous visit I had fish and chips which was good. At the end of the day it is a budget restaurant
R (Tucsoned) . 2025-02-06
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Food was appalling, everything overcooked. Everything was either burnt or stuck to the serving dishes, spoke to chef, he wasn't interested. Meat was sparse, told no turkey, within 10 minutes of sitting down, fresh turkey and veg came out. At £9.49 per head it was a rip off. Manager refunded our money, but the excuse given for such a disgusting meal was he was on a break, then to top it, we got told we had to vacate our table by 5.30. Extremely poor customer service
cheryl thorpe . 2025-01-26
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Arrived shortly after 7 for a pre booked table only to be told " there's a bit of gammon left but everything else is being cleared away " , what's the point of confirming my booking when there's no food left by 7.30.? it worked out wel in the end because we had a delicious carvery at Toby in Eastbourne who were still bringing out food at 8.50.
Andy Paine . 2025-01-23
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Excellent carvery, one of our party had scampi, all food was hot, fresh and fast. Tables were clean as were the loos
David Lewis . 2025-01-22
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It's great if you like that sort of thing. By which I mean a chain experience. Buffet breakfast, luke warm greasy bacon all stuck together, rubber eggs, stale coffee from an urn, one of those toasting machines you queue up for...etc. Clearly lots of people do because the place was heaving...with very uncouth types including one whose ringtone on his phone the c word being shouted at high volume and another who regarded cutlery as an optional extra. Clearly some local villages were missing their idiots when I visited.
Robert Joy . 2025-01-20
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Love this place. The food is always spot on and the staff are so accommodating and friendly. Can’t recommend it highly enough!
James McNeice . 2025-01-20
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Had dinner for my daughter’s 21st birthday. Staff were lovely, made it special. Took a photo of our group for us and also did a 21 today in chocolate sauce on her dessert plate. Food come out in good time and was delicious. Great value for money - Highly recommend
OnAir127172 . 2025-01-14
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The food took along time to come out! We waiting almost an hour for our mains, one of which had to be sent back. The gammon was fatty and the cauliflower cheese was so dry. Would not be recommending! Much nicer places close by!
Chrissy Brown . 2025-01-13
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Lovely staff. Pizza was excellent. Carvery was sadly the ‘end’ of that service so vegetables were overcooked and drying out, stuffing was inedible but the meats were all very good We visited a fortnight ago at 2pm and everything looked and tasted freshly cooked and served…nothing overcooked…delicious!
SKSfree . 2024-12-28
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Went for a carvery at the Kings Arms, near Battle again, so updating my review. We love this place and now go here on a regular basis. The food is lovely, particularly the carvery, which is alway beautifully cooked, hot and plentiful. The friendly staff make it such a pleaseant place to visit. There is plenty of free parking spaces. Once visited, you will make it a habit too!!
Naomi Mills . 2024-12-26
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Great value for money. Good food. Caters well for people with food allergies.
kevin keoghan . 2024-12-24
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Alright place, car park big enough, warm inside, good price, shame about the catfish that showed up,
V3NOM . 2024-12-24
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Went with a party of 9 for lunch. Not very busy and seemingly plenty of staff, but the service was slow and a little rude! Food was mediocre at best. No ale btw, not even bottled. None of my family will be returning here.
Steve Tompkins . 2024-12-23
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Good food it was so good nice and hot and how it should be
Sarah Jeeves . 2024-12-21
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Half dinner cold ruined by over vingering them coffee was Luke warm And no meat left only gammon and burned pigs in a fire blanket
Glen B . 2024-12-16
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Good value and quality. Sunday lunchtime at 12.00 was a good time to visit.
John Mercer . 2024-12-16
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A wonderful carvery best beef I've ever had.
Jackie Clasby . 2024-12-15
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Been coming here regularly for the past 4 years, consistenly good quality food, not amazing, but good and that's perfectly fine for me because it's consistent and I'm happy to keep coming back. The prices are spot on. Portions sizes are good too.
Liam Mardle . 2024-12-15
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food and service great, but carvery should be about the meat and portions were very small
Maintenance 1066 . 2024-12-13
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Hi My mum booked a table for 4 at 1.45pm today 12th December, she phoned up beforehand and was told we did not have to choose starters ect as we was only a group of 4, the manager I believe who served us and said that was incorrect first of all my mum wouldn't lie what she was told . I have prostate cancer and other severe health conditions as not all disabilities are visible. I wasn't that good or I would have said something they have very little choice for starters no prawn cocktails you can run prawns under cold water to defrost doesn't take that long . So only my mum had prawn cocktail we had dough balls wouldn't class chicken wings as a starter on a Christmas menu pate yes. Glad the rest of us didn't have prawn cocktails as it was presented very poorly lettuce leave hardly any sauce that was it and serving prawn coctail with white bread is a no no . Dough balls were undercooked garlic dip was just oil no garlic taste at all . Now for the main Christmas carvery meat was good ie Turkey all the veg was luke warm sprouts hard carrots tinned was not fresh veg only roast potatoes and mash and Swede stuffing absolutely no take cold . Gravy luke warm oops Yorkshire puddings flat and chewy . Puddings were OK again luke warm sponge apple pie and custard. I don't do reviews normally but the whole experience was very poor. I would normally complain if things are not correct doesn't matter how much you pay. When we was in there it was very quite just a few older people next to us . How can you justify charging £3.20 for a normal size bottle of coke. I was in the pub trade for over 30 years so I know how a pub restaurant and customers should be treated . Also how the food should be presented definitely not luke warm . I apologise about doing this review but I felt so strongly about the quality of the food and one of your staff saying my mum did not need to book the starters ect . Not even a Christmas cracker I hope people have booked for Christmas Day get fresh hot food . Happy Christmas 🎄 Lee Needs a complete refit was much better when it was crown 👑 carveries .
lee shaw . 2024-12-12
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Great for breakfast, reasonable cost, help yourself. Reasonable carvery
Sylvie Franklin . 2024-12-11
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Came here for Sunday lunch with the family and was very impressed. The place was clean and the staff were very friendly, moving our table when requested. A baby bowl was just 99p for my son to have carvery food and the rest of us all had carveries too. The food was really good and it was quick and easy to order. Staff were really friendly and accommodating and all seemed to get on with one another in a way that made for a really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Lisa K . 2024-12-01
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Very welcoming and friendly not to expensive.
Brian Gunn . 2024-11-29
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Excellent food and service - as always! This is the best Stonehouse restaurant I have visited by far! Prices are good as well - even for drinks! Highly recommended!!
JOHN GROVES . 2024-11-27
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Food wasn't great, burger was like it was from a burger van and had no taste. Staff member serving us had very long dirty nails which was gross. The other one serving, you could tell didn't like her job, ordered a drink on the app and it took 10 mins so I went to the bar and they were only just making it despite only being 1 other person in the bar area. Desert was okay but that's about it. Wouldn't recommend it at all.
Ben . 2024-11-27
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Food was great. Annoyed that a member of staff told us to vacate the table as she had customers waiting
Robin Palmer . 2024-11-18
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Stopped off for a carvery after flying and I wasn't disappointed be back in England, it was a really nice meal
Richard Crawshaw . 2024-11-01
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The staff are great food was fantaztic
Leah Burns . 2024-10-31
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We met with a large group of family and friends for Breakfast as we do most years. Non of us were made aware of changes requiring a log in to park. It is not usual practice here in rural Sussex. Failed to notice any signage as it was raining very hard. Received a £100 parking fine today. Despite a good breakfast this seems very harsh treatment of loyal customers and I shall not be recommending The Kings Arms to any local residents again.
james F . 2024-10-29
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Given table next to door and mantlepiece. Extremely uncomfortable! Food not up to standard. Staff not helpful, obvious neglect condiments wet.
Paul Lyons . 2024-10-28
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Delicious carvery ,served hot ,decent coffee ,what more could I have hoped for ,also very pleasant staff ,would highly reccomend.
joanna webb . 2024-10-26
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Best carvery in East Sussex ! Oh yeah......and their cookie sundaes are out of this world as well 👍😋
SuperWallyLlama . 2024-10-25
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Best carvery I've ever had. Is a 25min drive from home, but we will definitely be back regardless.
Tania Maplesden . 2024-10-22
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Great carvery and the breakfast is delicious. Have been many times and never had a bad experience
Ruth Dallen . 2024-10-21
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Very friendly, Lovely food and a lovely atmosphere.
KAY LIVETT . 2024-10-20
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Horrendous carvery made me feel rough flys all over the grub
Harry Payne . 2024-10-19
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We as a family appreciate nice food at a wallet friendly price, staff are polite and welcoming
Ryan . 2024-10-14
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Went for the calvary , however. There was a dirty looking lady rummaging through the roasties for 5 minutes. Obviously trying to find some her teeth could get through. Safe to say I decided to not eat there.
Liquid Stone . 2024-10-08
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I visited here for the first time after it been recommended the roast by a few friends, I cannot fault the food it was presented well, the man on the carvery was great and it all tasted delicious. Unfortunately the customer service was terrible, we arrived 10 minutes early was told to get a drink at the bar, the lady who served us definitely cannot like working there she was miserable had no people skills. No one had asked if we had eaten there before so I ended up asking the table next to us where to order our food. As I said the food was great, we ate our food and went, we was never meal checked or acknowledged. Such a shame about staff but amazing food.
miss_starr . 2024-10-07
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Pizza was ok. Nothing to write home about
Vishal Chohan . 2024-10-03
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Apart from cramming 8 people around what was clearly a 6 person table, everything was great. Food was good, service was good but the elbow wars and parking situiation were not good.
Josh Mole . 2024-09-30
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Haven't been for a long time. Met with daughter both parked in car park as we used to in the past when we used to come for the carvery. Had a drink and left. Have both just recieved a £100fine. Absolutely ridiculous! Upon looking into why, found out that we were now required to scan some sort of app to park. Didn't even notice any signs (although we now know they are there) just didn't even occur to us about this. If there is no payment required for parking why on earth have we got fines. We had a drink and as there are photos of our cars I'm sure cctv will show us entering and leaving the place. So absolutely no need for this at all. At the very least bar staff should advise all customers of this. Will not be returning and certainly will not recommend. Disgraceful.
Tracy L . 2024-09-26
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Had a lovely lunch here today the staff were helpful and happy and the food was great fresh and hot and served with a smile, it's very good value for money and has a large car park so makes it a less stressful visit.
Roger B . 2024-09-26
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Amazing food and brilliant staff highly recommend a visit, the bar staff are prompt and the food arrived quickly, playpark for the kids and a large car park
Jade W . 2024-09-24
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Great venue with lovely staff and food, prompt service from the bar and food arrived quickly, good size car park and a play park for the kids was great
J-Louise Ann . 2024-09-24
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Booked online and went for carvery. Excellent service and food. Prices are quite reasonable. Staff very friendly.
Ian Winchester . 2024-09-23
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Service very slow and not particularly welcoming. Meat portions you could see day light through. Roast potatoes very small and not many left.
Wayne Cull . 2024-09-21
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Food was great however we had several issues that took a while to resolve - tried to order on app and got to payment / checkout and couldn’t get to actually pay - went to bar and ordered and was you’d that 25% off voucher wouldn’t work as I had already tried to use it on the app that didn’t work - after 10 mins barmaid got to a close figure by deducting the drinks - not quite 25% off £163 but at this point was close enough. Server at carvery didn’t know the pigs in blankets came with the works however he was really good and the food was quality. Waiting staff were really good and clearly ran off their feet but really good. I will advise people to come but not use the app as it isn’t reliable enough and really frustrating - think it needs looking into.
Michael Blandford . 2024-09-16
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Very acceptable food at a very acceptable price! Really reasonable drinks prices too. Went today and was surprised to see it so quiet, I know the weather is pretty inhospitable but considering the time of year (15th December) we were expecting a crowd. They need and deserve your business.
Dave Cox . 2024-09-16
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Having not been here before but having read good and bad reviews but heard verbally how good it was we thought we'd give it a go, vehicle registration in the restaurant is the future, we were met by a very rushed member of staff but she was very helpful on how to order food and drink, as we got there rather late in the evening she informed us that if we wanted the carvery we should hurry as the meat was running out, there was quite a variety on the menu, and reasonably priced, we got our tickets for the carvery and as there wasn't anyone there we got our food quickly, the chef was very friendly and asked what we wanted, there was quite a lot on my plate, the food was hot and tasty, flavoured gingerbread coffee finished off the meal nicely, The carvery was very reasonably priced at £8.99, the soft drinks though refreshing as they were but expensive for small bottles, but was expecting that as drink markups are always pricey, overall will recommend it to our family and friends.
Paul Wingrove . 2024-09-14
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Fantastic pub with great staff and wonderful food and drinks
Wilf Willard . 2024-09-14
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What a great breakfast, staff are very polite and helpful the service was great .definitely recommend breakfast here... again a fantastic breakfast.
janet ling . 2024-09-14
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Good quick service and food is nice to what you would expect from a carvery. More variety of vegetables would be nice. Plenty of parking which is a definite plus.
John Pang . 2024-09-13
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Great venue, friendly staff, food was lovely, sizeable car park in a lovely location, the manager was helpful and very welcoming
mike watts . 2024-09-11
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Fantastic food and amazing service all for such an affordable price.
Panaceia EvolutionDCUO . 2024-09-05
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Nice place , but unfortunately, service miserable and food really poor..Really appreciate at the end of our awful dinner apology from the manager..but honestly I will never go back.
Chiara Rossi . 2024-09-03
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Unfortunately carvery was very disappointing this time... We don't live local and is long drive down for day trip at seaside...and we've had carvery here plenty of times over the years...however it appears 4.50 pm on a Tuesday after bank hol mon is not a good time to come it appeared! we was served small child portion..I checked child menu after at table..and yes this serving was cost and size of small child plate..! good job actually..as food wasn't up to standard...the roast potato's which on previous visits are gorgeous..this time was so hard under extreme heaters that I tried to open them up but hardly any soft potato inside..so couldn't eat them...only allowed 1 meat ..there was only beef or turkey small pieces left over from lunchtime it appeared...and it was such small amount served looked like size of 3 small slivers an inch wide ...it was out under heaters long time so was quite dry...the veg looked like been there all pm from lunchtime actually all of it must have been...when we left about 25 minutes ish later 5.20 ish...all new meats was brought out we had to pass the carvery serving area so witnessed all new 'evening' food being brought out....so in future we'll aim to get there for 5.30 pm...we'll give it 1 more go next time we're down for a day out...next time wel walk through to see food out on display before going to pay and book in...and wel check plate size need to ask for?..I was sure in past it was small/large then extra cost for extra portion.....it seemed to me plate sizes had been reduced re reduced portion size/profits/ child plate..when I queried with food server/carver...he said no this has always been sizes of plates! but we'd never eaten on such small plates before ! Maybe a carvery menu /cost at bar when paying at till could be more informative... I didnt think to take picture as didnt think to give feed back till driving home.....thought time of going could be informative to anyone thinking to go mid pm before evening food brought out... Sorry re feedback this time..but was sooo looking forward to lovely carvery as in past but was very disappointed this time ☹️ In response to your response we did book.....and we didn't get told plate sizes....we asked for small thinking that was a normal dinner plate as opposed to even larger plate(thought you used to have large round traditional and larger round plate )....I'd never seen the child plate in past as an adult option....which actually if that's what someone wants IS an excellent option...a lot of places won't sell an adult a child portion...so well done for that... I shall remember in future to check portion and look at food under heaters (which are tooo hot.. even serving spoons burn ur hands so I use a serviette to hold em) and will book later time.....thanks for response...and of course I will look forward to giving a better feedback next time 👍
Sue CD . 2024-08-30
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Amazing. My mother and I had your roast, the potatoes were amazing, lovely and crispy which I felt I had to instantly compliment on, because a usual carvery would always have large soft roast potatoes, well impressed. Both my mother and I were that impressed that I had to text family members to say how delicious the complete meal was. Plus due to the presentation of the puddings, I also had to stuff your lovely hot chocolate fudge cake. Staff were all organised and polite.
Lisa Stocker . 2024-08-29
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Carvery: turkey was hard and inedible, vegetables tasteless and overcooked. Would not go back
paul m . 2024-08-20
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Been here ages and haven't even gotten my food yet
Meelie w-m . 2024-08-20
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Lovely pub, really enjoyed coming here with the family. Great food choices and options. Lovely staff and they couldn’t be more accommodating. Thanks for a great meal!
Grace Aitchison . 2024-08-15
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Came in for a lovely lunch on Monday . Good service good food, always good service
Lauren . 2024-08-14
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Had a wonderful meal with my partner today. We took advantage of the set menu to save some penny's and it was well worth it. The food was lovely and we left full.
Jade Thomas . 2024-08-14
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The food never disappoints. Always nice and hot and delicious. The staff are always friendly and helpful
katherine watts . 2024-08-08
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Visited on a Tuesday which was a result as all pizzas were 50% off! We were served by Peter who was polite friendly, professional and obviously enjoyed working with the general public, a credit to the company.(5 stars!!) All other staff were very welcoming and accommodating as well. Food was lovely and very filling. Atmosphere was relaxed and not rushed in any way. All in all a great lunchtime experience that I would highly recommend.
Tim Veal . 2024-08-06
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All the staff were very friendly and happy in their work. The guy on the carvery was exceptional . Also the guy clearing tables was very efficient and not intrusive.
Deborah Lewis . 2024-08-05
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Found while looking for carvery. food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a guest with us that is a wheelchair user and was so considerate towards her needs.
Jason Cavanagh . 2024-08-04
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Food has gone downhill since my last visit. My grandson's pizza was ok but my cheeseburger was vile: Two thick slabs of cheap grey, unidentifiable meat, I can only assume was beef. I've had better from roadside burger vans! Decent bun but far too much cheese and the grease from the burgers rendered the whole thing pretty much inedible. Fast service but ruined by other customers and staff disagreeing loudly. Not fun with a 4 year old tbh! Won't be back, which is a shame as I've always enjoyed previous visits.
Lynne Wilkinson . 2024-08-02
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Staff are so so lovely!! Food is great as well, definitely recommend.
ruby neighbour . 2024-08-01
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Breakfast was so yummy one of the best I have had Staff was lovely friendly and welcoming overall 10/10
Ellie Alexander . 2024-08-01
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Good value food during day time weekdays, with set course special prices. Freshly made pizza, ice cream parlour with unlimited visits. Main feature is the carvery, single serving of meat (three choices) for small carvery, with as much as you'd like potatoes, vegetables, etc. or 'traditional' carvery where you pick and mix your meat. Drinks are excellent value, being slightly below average costs. Pleasant outdoor seating, and a public play park + field a stone throw away (not part of the pub). Ample parking with disabled parking and entrance at the rear. Don't forget to register your car inside to make sure you don't get a ticket!
Dave Pickering . 2024-07-30
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An older lady working there on the meet and greet part, was extremely rude and obnoxious. So much so that we took our reservation out to the garden as to not be in her eyesight. On the reverse the man who serves the carvery was joyful and helpful. Shame all can’t be like him.
k0h69 . 2024-07-29
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Had one of the best burgers ever the dirty clucker then went large with a quarter pounder for good measure. Wow!
Harvey Wells . 2024-07-29
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Visited today for Sunday carvery, waited in queue to order drinks and food, was totally ignored by the woman serving behind counter, she didn’t acknowledge us at all, she was chatting to her colleague who also was happy to chat and ignore customers. The man serving on the carvery was extremely helpful and polite, shame they don’t take after him.
Diane Rann . 2024-07-28
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As a local, I visit here fairly regularly. But really only because it is 'handy' and visitors want to try it. Last visit on Easter Saturday evening was appalling. Really busy (which is good) but only 1 guy serving at the bar, so was constant queueing. Had a table booked to eat, but was sharply told we had missed it- apparently it was an hour earlier and they couldn't now accommodate us! I wouldn't mind, but had already spoken to the bar guy about it and said I'd be back nearer our booking time. And then we had been sitting under his nose, trying to pass the time until our table booking. Horrible service and won't be back any time soon.
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I had lunch with a mate and found the service was excellent and friendly; food was also of high quality and cooked to perfection. The location of the pub is beautiful and very quiet. The original reserved table was not suitable and upon request there was no problem in moving to another more suitable one. I will definitely return and this time with my wife and petite Shih Tzu as it’s very dog friendly too!
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I have cycled past here so very very often and never tried the cafe. I should have read the reviews on here first! I stopped for a latte and a cake and the guy working here I am sure does not drink coffee. He was so out of his depth with the coffee machine I ended up with just hot milk!! In the old adage “You only get one chance to make a good first impression” Sorry but this time you failed. Yelling at me when I left that I could not go down and look at the lake as I might upset the fishermen having earlier told me there were no fishermen was not worth debating either. In short if you fish here use the cafe, if you are passing…… Keep on passing.
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We love this pub, the team are always friendly & welcoming. The food is excellent, I would highly recommend a Sunday Roast which comes with lots of vegetables, excellent gravy & very generous portions. The pub is warm & welcoming with a lovely large garden at the back which is gorgeous in the summer time.