Crow's Nest in Aylesbury Vale - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Whilst on way to restaurant we received a call to say card machines were not working, so they wanted cash only. Fortunately we had enough cash. On arrival had to wait for a drink because of technical issues, then was told the draft beer advertised on the menu as “new” was unknown to them. They didn’t even know it was on the menu. In the restaurant service was ok, apart from being called “mate” rather than sir. TBH I wasn’t that bothered but it is disrespectful. Ordered a 10oz ribeye steak cooked medium but when it arrived it was black and thin and could not have been more than 7-8 oz. Cutting into it showed it to be on the burnt side of well done. My wife’s sirloin that she asked for medium to well done was slightly better but still overcooked. The waiter asked if I wanted another but experience suggests this would have been a lottery and I don’t enjoy eating when my partner has finished hers. The rest of the meal was acceptable but uninspiring. It’s not somewhere I could recommend, either for the quality of the food or the tired decor.

Unfortunately the food arrived lukewarm, the only item that was hot was the chips. The cheesy garlic bread was wet underneath , the meat burnt and the mushrooms where cold, it was obvious the food was let on the counter far to long. The staff however the waitresses were very good.

Great food, nice atmosphere, and excellent service from Jo our waitress. She made sure to understand my dairy allergies. I ordered dessert, but asked for it without the ice cream. When dessert was served, She also kindly brought out in a separate dish a vegan (dairy free) ice cream. I hadn’t even noticed it was an option on the menu! Will definitely come again if in the area.

Where to begin…, absolutely awful experience. Paul was incredible rude and should not be working in customer service. Overheard him talking to colleagues saying that he didn’t like someone in a group so they were not going to get good service. How true this was!! Food was cold, steak sent back as it was overcooked and then the next steak was not the correct steak and was still not cooked properly, missing meals, food missing from dishes. Very slow service and wouldn’t open another till even though there were lots of people ordering. Paul was extremely rude to all in the group, which is a shame as the girls working were polite and helpful but Paul made sure that it was not an enjoyable experience for anyone. Toilets falling off the wall and no locks on doors.

Katie our server amazing, so kind and lots of patience with our 87 year old Father. She took care of all allergies with ease and made it a super enjoyable lunch. Thanks Katie and also Bev who showed us to our table was so considerate of dads needs - thanks to you all Sat 24th

Good value for money at the Crow’s nest - though it was evident they were short staffed, our server Rami did a good job of making sure we were looked after, well attended to and served as needed. Great deals on drinks too!

Decided at last minute to try the Crowns nest as not been in years for dinner. Sadly we were very disappointed.We were shown to our table and given the menus. No evening menu was offered. I doubled checked on line to ensure of the times and it was after 5 o clock. When the waiter brought our drinks I asked for the evening menu. He said he would go and check if it was available & brought us the menu. I watched other tables been seated and none of them were offered the evening menu either. Why is this not happening?? Our food itself was ok but who puts spicy mayo with calamari. It should be a lemon mayo or garlic. The spicy mayo was disgusting. Think it's the sauce they use for the curry dish. Our steaks were both cold when they were put on the table. Had I know my partners was also cold I would have sent both back. Beefeater sadly you have gone down hill. Average pub grub but not pub prices. Sadly we will not be returning anytime soon.

I Was there a few nights ago, the food and experience was great, would 100% recommend to friends. Rami was amazing! So helpful and really made the experience

We started the evening with some drinks and then had dinner. Everything was lovely. We have to mention that our bar attendant Rami made wonderful cocktails and he was very polite and helpful. On another occasion in January 2024, we had dinner there. The place was packed and we were served once more by Rami who managed our table exceptionally well even though all the staff seemed under a lot of pressure at the time.

Came for drinks with a couple of mates and was served by a very lovely young lad - Rami, really friendly and enthusiastic. Had a lovely time and great service only added to the experience

Unfortunately a terrible experience at this restaurant, the starters we got to share were absolutely terrible, calamari filled your mouth with grease and you couldn’t taste the fish, chicken goujons were dry and tasteless, nachos were thrown together, bland and nothing about them and the potato wedges were tough potato skins which were tough, greasy and tasteless. To top it off, service was terrible and could tell they didn’t care. Food was put together like they didn’t care too. Would avoid.

We Visited for a meal with our grandchildren Thursday evening 4 January 2024. The grandchildren went for the 3 course meal deal. The starter and children’s rump steak was excellent the pancake pudding needs improvement. The chocolate should be milk and not dark (most children prefer milk to dark) and the pancakes should be warmed and not served stone cold. On a very serious note the toilets are a disgrace. The cubicles are far too small and door locks are broken. We have visited this restaurant many times before and I don’t ever remember the disabled toilet being working. The good news is the staff are excellent and service is superb. What a shame the fabric of the building is so tatty and let’s the whole place down. .

We had Xmas Lunch at the Crows Nest. The whole experience was fantastic. Made very welcome from the start. The restaurant felt very seasonal and made us feel Christmassy. Four good courses all a good size and very tasty. The service from Bev and Kt was first class. In such a busy day they never moaned and had smiles on their faces to the end. This is the first time we had visited The Crows Nest for Xmas lunch as we left if to late to get into our regular but after coming this year we will definitely be booking for the next year. Totally recommended. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

We visited on Boxing Day with family for a Christmas catch up. The restuarant was busy but the food and service was great, we choose from the main menu and had a cheeky cocktail or 2 as well. Our waitresses Bev and Katie were on good form as always and made the overall experience fun. We all had a great time.

Had a lovely staff Christmas breakfast, really great value and the food selection was great. Cooked breakfast taken to order and a good selection of continental breakfast and drinks, eat as much as you like!

We have been going to The Crows Nest for years and it was one of our favourite places for meal in a convenient location. However, yesterday was a real disappointment. We both wanted fillet steak but they only had one. I had the sirloin which was tough. The tomatoes and mushrooms which came with the meals were stone cold. The tomatoes looked like they had been slightly grilled at some point - goodness knows when. The mushrooms didn't look like they had been cooked at all. The choices seem to have diminished. Thee used to be salmon or tuna on the menu but not anymore. It's a shame as the serving staff are very friendly and we used to enjoy going there.

We enjoyed our meal at The Crows Nest, we had the 3 course Christmas Menu and it was very nice. I'd like to say the member of staff Andrew is a huge asset to the company. Andrew was our server today, he was kind, fun and very attentive too. Thank you Andrew for a wonderful experience.

My dad and I came here early evening when it was half empty. Even so the service was very slow, a table that came in 10 minutes afterwards were first served . We had enough we were going to pay for just our drinks and leave when the waitress brought our food which was one main and one starter. “It’s not McDonald’s!” She snapped. She got that right. So , bad service indifferent staff and breaded mushrooms that were like bullets. Avoid.

Great food and service, couldn't have faulted. However the restaurant decor is drab brown and the fittings are tired and worn. seats are stained and it was like a throwback to 1988. Needs a refit urgently, but otherwise the steak was supuerbly cooked and our waitress friendly and efficient.

We this beefeater and can’t really fault anything apart from the toilets I hate going there as they are so COLD 🥶, there doesn’t seem to be any form of heating in them. Please beefeater can you so this out is been like it for many years.

We always ask fof Katie when we go herë Always polite helpful and good humoured Very efficient and knowledgeable

If only all dining experiences were as good as this!! Excellent Food, Brilliant Service, and Tremendous Value for Money. Cannot criticise any aspect of our visit, we were seated promptly on arrival. Our server Bev was courteous and efficient, able to offer good advice and recommendations regarding our choice of food, which lived up to the quality we were led to expect. Overall a very pleasing visit and a credit to Beefeater restaurants, and The Crows Nest in particular

Really think this chain is down and out. The menu choice is little and basic and all the mains are at least £2.00 more than Greene King and more. The portions are skimpy and mean. Did complain as I only had 11 chips on my plate of gammon steak,and waiter brought more to table.

Table booked for 3 pm, eventually seated at 3.30 , orders were taken at 4 pm. Service was slow, I ordered Sunday roast and the roast potatoes were the worst I have ever tasted, the were stale and I suspect, reheated from last week. I did notice other diners leaving their roast potatoes untouched. Service was slow and I could understand why table bookings over ran. An unpleasant experience and one I will not hurry to repeat.

Booked for my daughters 8th birthday for lunch balloon and chocolate on the table when arrived really nice touch. I had a steak off the day time menu was really nice, cooked to my specifications. Good service from Beverly everything was quick and didn’t have to wait long. Enjoying experience.

Terrible food, coleslaw and salad tasted off, when complained they offered to get more but didn’t want to risk it, Childs dinner looked like yesterday’s leftovers as peas were going yellow and corn in the con looked reheated, mashed potato must have been frozen as it definitely was not fresh mash, they then overcharged me for an extra adult meal as well, toilets were very grimy and tissue all over the floor, honestly the only good thing was we could park near the exit! Will not be going back!

Had a fantastic dinner last night - was lucky enough to sit in Katie’s area by the window. As always the food was excellent & great value for money but I think what made the night so good was the exceptional service we received from Katie - & of course she never forgets what you drink!

Food was mouthwatering! Everything was done as requested. Continental breakfast was easy to reach, very fresh and tasty. We were served by Megan who was so friendly. My son said: Megan is the best in the whole entire universe! We met Aron the manager seems like a very lovely and friendly man. The restaurant seems the brightest out of all Beefeters we been to. They have a lovely garden with playing area for children so very family oriented restaurant. Today's experience was 5***** and we will be back here for sure! Thank you team Crows Nest!

We go to the Crow’s nest regularly. They have a lovely breakfast selection and great service. Katie makes the best hot chocolate.

Had our first visit yesterday since December lockdown. Steak was great. Refurbished garden is looking amazing and was lovely to see all regular staff back. Will be visiting again. 5 🌟 as always

Had a great meal here yesterday, they are Covid secure and all food and drink was really great and arrived just in time, my belly was growling 😂 I’d recommend the double steak burger, bug and filling 🍔 We will be back soon 😁😁

Came with my husband and 2 children for lunch. Absolutely fantastic service, food came quickly and the food was really nice. Park is brilliant to keep the kids occupied. The garden is beautiful along with the views for miles. A really great lunch. High recommend

I went with my family for dinner, service was very poor, food mediocre at best and not a very good atmosphere. My little brother has autism so struggles with waiting, what I couldn’t understand was that they weren’t even very busy (staff members were stood around laughing with each other) and our food still took nearly an hour to arrive (and my brothers pasta was cold). He was upset before of this, and the staff members just stared. I definitely won’t be returning.

Excellent service and professional staff. Bev was friendly and prompt with catering for us - patio heaters needed though!

My family and I come to this restaurant every month and love it here. With a young family it's the perfect place to bring the family, for a tasty great value meal. Whilst the current menu is limited due to the restrictions , the festive menu is looking very tasty and comprehensive, even before the big day. Despite the shortened menu, it's the usual steak/burger/vegetarian options one might expect. The steaks are great value and great tasting and the specialty burgers the periodically introduce are a welcome change. My family prefers the sunday roasts, which always feel good value and as long as you are nice and early always have the full range of chicken, lamb, beef. However, saturday is steak night and their triple cooked chips are worth choosing.Summers are our favourite times to visit as they have an extensive garden and play park for young children and extensive views across the valley, but with the recent social distancing measures they've introduced now is probably a great time to go as it's nice and peaceful, with attentive staff, which is more than enough to make you feel safe, clean and secure enough to enjoy your meal. Speaking of staff I've been going there for over 20 years and know some of them for many years. Today we were served by Gemma, who, as always, was kind, friendly, quick, attentive and good with the kids. Coincidentally, it was my wife's birthday today and were presented with an unexpected, but welcomed gift. We made use of a voucher we received as loyalty card holders on their mailing list, which i also recommend joining, for offers and deals. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough and can't wait for 2 weeks time when we'll definitely be trying the Christmas roast.

Jolene was our fabulous waitress this evening. Attentive, efficient and knowledgeable. Made my Dad (83 year old with allergies) feel most welcome and at ease.

Our waitress today and almost always was the wonderful Katie. She is polite, efficient, thoughtful and a credit to her company. It’s always a pleasure to see her she makes the occasion fantastic

Yet again a brilliant experience here. I have never had a bad meal here. The food and service is always spot on. I was served by Carisse today and she was just amazing. Cannot fault her at all. Friendly welcoming and we have 2 allergies on our tables she handled it brilliantly and even came back to check with me if it was ok the buns because the buns were in the same box and I have a seasons allergy. And this was fine for me. But I highly appreciate her checking. Really great service.

I can not fault this place, never had a bad meal and the customer service is priceless. Katie is definitely my favourite server :)

We had yet another very pleasant visit with our friends, Katie our server very attentive explaining the new normal. The food very tasty we all enjoyed our meals.

We visted the Crow's Nest early evening and booked a table for three a week or so in advance of our booking. We were met at the door and the COVID rules were explained, we had to scan and fill in the Track and Trace form at the door before we were shown to our table. The place didn't feel that busy, but this may have been in part due to the COVID arrangements. I think in the booking process it mentioned that the table was only booked for two hours, but this was not mentioned when we arrived, although I realise in hindsight that this was no doubt the reason for our very quick service.Waiting staff were VERY efficient, asking us for drinks orders before we'd even sat down and then returing for food orders only a minute or two later. We had to send the waitress away twice while we decided what to have. Once ordered, the food came out pretty quickly and we had eaten our starters and mains within 45 minutes of arriving. With a dessert and then paying the bill, we had left the place within an hour and a half. They certainly don't want you hanging around!The food quality was ok, in respect of the desserts, it felt like they'd been scrimping and saving as the portion size did not seem to be as large as pre-COVID. As the restaurant felt emptier, it also felt a bit more cold and draughty, but I guess this can't be avoided. Overall it was a good meal, service was extremely quick and we felt comfortable in the surroundings. However if you're wanting to go as a more social event and relax in the place, it may not be for you at the present time. It would have helped if staff had reminded us of the 2 hour table limit when we arrived as we saw a couple of chaps over the other side querying it when they tried to order drinks and were told their time was nearly up. Apart from this, all was good.

We were served by Jolene and couldn’t ask for better service - the food was great but the service was better! A real asset to the company - very attentive and a wonderful waitress

We visited for breakfast to kick start out daughter's day of 18th birthday celebrations. Excellent service by our waitress Katie who was friendly and professional theoughout. Food was lovely as always. The measures taken in social distancing actually make for a much nicer dining experience.

Had a lovely roast at the crows nest on Sunday, me and my wife throughly enjoyed ourselves and the food.We will be back very soon, I’ll probably have an extra Yorkie next time Ps. Well done with following the governments rules on eating out during Covid. You smashed it.

I have just had my first Beefeater meal which was part of a deal with the Premier Inn next door. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food as it is part of a chain which never sounds good to me! I had a fillet steak which was cooked to perfection as were the vegetables that accompanied it.The service was fantastic and Gemma was very helpful and courteous, which is made the whole experience very pleasant. I will most certainly be eating there again should I ever have reason to revisit Tring.Thank you to all at Beefeater Tring.

I’d like to start by praising the staff for being extremely organised and ensuring that customers felt safe as well as following a very clear one way system. However, the food wasn’t good at all. We had a sharing garlic flatbread the start which was tasteless and lukewarm. We thought it was just a blip so didn’t make a big thing. I ordered a roast which wasn’t hot. The potatoes were clearly cook from frozen, the beef was tough and the gravy was greasy. I did mention this to our waitress and in all fairness she did ask whether I wanted a fresh one but by this time I could hear the people behind me saying the same thing and had lost my appetite by then. I told her that we were in a bit of a rush (which we were). My husbands fish and chips were ok but the chips needed a bit more cooking. They didn’t bother to take anything off the bill. I wouldn’t expect much but a small gesture would have been nice. The ladies behind me were as equally disappointed as we were. Needless to say, unfortunately we won’t be returning any time soon.

We recently visited the Crows Nest and had a lovely family meal. The food was hot, quick to come and very tasty! The waiting and ‘hosting’ staff were all really friendly and quick to help with any menu questions we had. Even though the restaurant have had to implement changes to fit in with Covid restrictions the vibe and flow of the place was still welcoming and cosy. Can’t wait to visit again!

Went for a family meal. The moment we entered we was spoken too like animals. The staff were extremely rude no manners no please or thank you. We was treated badly. The food was cold ,all 4 meals. Not only cold but not cooked properly or presented well. On the way out we saw several rat traps ! I definitely won't be eating here again. Ill be emailing the brewery too make a formal complaint

Empty restaurant and we’re sat here for 45 minutes waiting for a bill and the waitress to come over. The scrambled eggs were disgusting, very wet. This one way system is definitely a mess. How long does it take? Can hear the team chatting away and clapping about something. Apparently it’s national slow day ‍♀️

Our waitress Katie was very professional, polite and couldn't have done more. Explained everything we needed to know due to the new rules. Tasty breakfast and extremely clean and well laid out restaurant with social distancing screens and processes. Will certainly be back! A* experiance.

The Crow's Nest is next to a very good Premier Inn (both owned by Whitbread) so it serves as the restaurant for the hotel. As with most similar Whitbread pubs, it is very well-managed (well done, Aaron) and has terrific staff - shout out for Casey who is always cheerful and friendly, even at 7.00am on a Sunday. The dinner menu is as you would expect - pub favourites with a couple of more unusual dishes thrown in, good burgers and fish and chips and steaks. Avoid the Caesar Salad which is just lettuce and a dressing. The interior of the pub has had partitions put up to keep diners separated and they have a one-way system in place which seems to work pretty well. Breakfast is no longer a buffet, of course, but there is ss till a resonable rnage of food on offer. If you do fancy the cooked breakfast, it is good value - the continental breakfast perhaps less so. And the bitter is well looked after!

Me and my boyfriends family enjoyed a lovely meal at the Crows Nest August bank holiday. The food was delicious and the staff were really friendly! Also the measures put in place to adhere to covid regulations were very good and effective, and we wouldn’t hesitate to come back again in the near future.

Firstly, have to say that the servers are all very friendly, attentive and on top of the game for the new norm. The dining area and surrounds were equally observant. Food wise it was typical average Beefeater fare and was mainly ok. Only critisim of the food was the garden peas, garden bullets was a better description. This was on two nights so not a one off. Couple of issues that needed addressing, firstly, asked for black pudding for breakfast and was told they had ran out yesterday morning. 24 hours to rectify and nothing done. This is not the first time Beefeater stock control has caught me out, hence the mention.The second incident went along the following lines:Server: Would you like a drinkMe: Yes please, do you have any aleServer: Yes we have Fullers.Me, eyes lighting up in hope: ESB?Server: YesMe, now died and gone to heaven: A pint please.5 minutes later a pint turns up on my table looking decidedly pale. Not ESB then, one taste told me, London Pride chilled to an inch of its life. When I queried the chilling, I was told "that's how we serve it", no point in going any further with that conversation then. Product knowledge needs a refresh, maybe just rusty after all this lockdown.

Amazing burgers with an even better view! Topped of with a nice ice cold drink and polite staff. All round a good visit

Had a nice family meal here,the staff polite and friendly, screens between tables worked fine, will definitely call in again sometime

I've been visiting the Crows Nest for years with my children and we always leave happy. The staff are friendly and happy to help, and the food’s great!

First time out last night because we are slightly covid nervous. Have to say the Crowsnest have everything in place to make you feel secure and safe. Perspex screens divide all tables, they've obviously worked really hard to meet covid quide lines. Slightly limited menu but still a good selection. Beverly served us, chatty and helpful and made sure we had a fab evening.

We've never been disappointed with the food at the Crows Nest. It's just great every time, the staff are always super friendly, especially Gemma who is always very attentive and the service is great, We are very impressed with how well organised they are and know what they’re doing which makes us feel safe during this pandemic. I am truly impressed and I must say the eat out to help out scheme made me very happy with our bill as well! But even without: the food is always worth the money, lovely atmosphere and on sunny days it’s great to sit outside and enjoy the lovely views.

I had a lovely relaxing lunch and felt very comfortable with all the Covid measures in place, I was most impressed. Bev was so friendly and served our drinks & meals in a very professional way.The Surf & Turf was delicious and to top it off, there was 50% off!

Popped in for breakfast Tuesday morning. Cooked food was fab high five to the chef. Staff are very busy due to covid changes to buffet food, but were their usual chatty selves. The view is amazing, great way to start the day. They have signs outside asking people to keep 2 meters distance whilst queuing, and to wait until called forward, unfortunately it seems some people have trouble with taking in information. Clear one way signage throughout the restaurent all in all another great experience.

We had a lovely Family meal at the crowd nest, food was really good & the service was super quick! Thanks to Gemma who served us who went out of her way to accommodate our requests! We will certainly be returning soon hopefully

First meal out since lockdown and we were a little anxious, however the staff made us feel at home. We were warmly welcomed and the new measures were explained to us. The food is always very good there (my daughter always devours the pasta) and the staff are extremely attentive. We will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely amazing regime and social distancing in place, staff are brilliant. I always stay at the Premier Inn next door, and this is the best restaurant I have been to that have controls well sorted and managed.

Good range of breakfast, all fresh and good quality. thanks to Katie and team for excellent service George and jack

My friends and I had a lovely meal on Sunday 6th September. The food was amazing with great choices to choose from and most of all the service was excellent. The waitress I think her name was Gemma was extremely helpful, knowledgeable of the menu and super friendly and made our experience at the crows nest very enjoyable.I highly recommend the crows nest and will definitely be returning again.

I went for a meal for my sons bday the starters were fine 4 out of 5 main meals but most of my meal was fine till half way through my rib eye steak was over cooked and tough I even struggled to cut with it a steak knife .

I was out for the day and decided to get something to eat and take advantage of the Eat Out To Help Out offer.When you arrive at the restaurant you are encouraged to wait at the door and called forward. The lady took my details for track and trace purposes and then escorted me to my table. The restaurant was not too busy so it was pleasant. They have a one way system in place to protect staff and customers.The lady who was serving me asked if I wanted a drink and this was shortly brought over and I waited a short while for her to serve other customers and come and take my order.I waited a little longer and got her attention saying I would like to order. She said she thought I was waiting for other people and I said I was not.I was very pleased that it did not take long for my meal to arrive and it was excellent.Apart from the lady assuming I was waiting for other people it was a very good visit and I would probably visit if I was in the area again.

The inside of this pub looks very tired. We decided tosit outside instead which was better athough alot of uncleared tabes with others debris was not pleasant. The menu in hte garden is vey limited. We ordered steak that was not cooked tht well - not what y =ou woud expect in a beefeater. Overcooked peas. A rather diappointing visit.

Had lunch today food was good and staff very friendly. Felt very comfortable that precortions were being made over covid.My partner is lactose intolerant and it was very disappointing that the waitress did not know what this meant very limited menu for my partner..

Went for breakfast, greated x served by a lovely young lady, (Mollie B) a hard worker x very friendly X... Breakfast was ok, not too hot though. But cheap x cheerful. But coffee machine first run out of milk x then beans, older staff lady was rude when i told her. So no hot drink for me, disappointed. Set out well for social distancing x sanitizing, but arrows confusing you get out. Will be back when a little more orgainised. Thank you.

Paid for two as we stayed in the Premier inn next door. Emma was the only waitress from 0900 till 0930 when Tori arrived as staff had called in sick. Emma was very apologetic but still managed to keep all the tables serviced on her own until help arrived and there were a few larger parties 6-8 people. The 'eat as much as you like' cooked breakfast was amazing value for £8.50. Toast and drinks included. Veggie option with Quorn sausages no vegan option. Shame to see a lot of tables unable to be used because of Covid. The view from the restaurant windows is beautiful. Lots of outdoor seating and a kid play area. Sadly this was closed on the day we visited. If you want a decent sized reasonable quality brekka and great service you can't go wrong here!

The food was nicely proportioned and very well cooked but the menu was very limited for intolerances. The menu did not highlight ingredients but the waitress was able to consult an ingredient check which meant as cow dairy and egg intolerant I only had one option... steak. I would have preferred more vegetables as there was a tiny side of green. Tables were screened off in most areas and the arrangement very good for safety. However the placed lacked atmosphere being very functional and little decor plus large industrial aircon units that were a little cold causing us to swap tables. Service was good and attentive. All in all though it was very expensive at approx £20 per person for one main one drink (with one being coke) and a pudding for an experience that despite the great efforts from the team felt more canteen than day out.

Had a fantastic evening here,the staff were amazing, especially 'big L' who made sure that we were well looked after and happy!! The meal was really good and we enjoyed every moment we were there... thank you for such a memorable experience... the meringue hearts were great to share ;)

This was our first meal in a restaurant since Covid and I could not have been happier with our experience. I was apprehensive about eating inside which I shared with the door host, however on arrival I was pleasantly surprised with the precautions that the crows nest had taken. Katie looked after us, and being kept at ease continued with her explaining what to expect throughout our experience, could not have asked for better service!

Just visited for lunch, 1st time dining out since lockdown and what a positive experience. Our waitress Katie was extremely friendly making our 1st dining out experience since lockdown a pleasure. She was very helpful informing us of all the changes in place since re-opening making us feel very safe about eating out.Food was served quickly which is always helpful with 2 hungry teenagers and all of us enjoyed. Will definitely be returning soon. Thank you Beefeater

Our first meal out since lockdown. Really didn't know what to expect but found it really nice lots of Covid precautions in place including see through screens between some tables. Our waitress Katie was very friendly,helpful and explained everything will definitely go back again

We visited the first time since lockdown, I can honestly say what a lovely positive experience! Food was lovely, as always and Jo our waitress explained what they had run out of, took our order quickly and food was with us very quickly too! If anyone is thinking about visiting since lockdown I would definitely recommend! The new system they have due to Covid is brilliant aswell and made me feel very safe! To top if off we visited during the 50% eat out to help out evening so was a lovely cheap meal for myself and my 3 children.

Good family restaurant serving classic Beefeater food - service was quick , friendly and helpful. Menu , although slightly restricted, offered good choice. Scampi was particularly good

Popped in to here on the off chance as we were just passing. We were met by a lovely lady who talked us through the current protective measures. We ordered at the bar and sat in the garden as we had not Pre-booked. The brides from the garden are lovely. Food was lovely although if I had been paying full price I may have questioned it? We were lucky to visit during the ‘eat out to help out’ discount. Once we had finished our mains we had to exit the garden round the outside of the building and come back in the front door to order at the bar again. Unfortunately this meant we had to queue with those waiting to enter the pub to be seated. Maybe a separate queue for those just doing the walk from the back garden to go to the bar or toilet again is needed. All in all we had a positive experience

This is the first meal we have had since lockdown. Although the early signs were good, when we walked in we were greeted but as member of staff and they explained about their Covid measures. Unfortunately although our waitress was very friendly she was not wearing a mask and although I know it is not mandatory for them to do so I would have felt more comfortable if she was, as other waitresses were. We had dry, hard garlic flat mushrooms to start. For the main we wanted Fillet steak but they only had Rump steak on the menu - which is not great for a steak house - so I had the Rump steak. It is advertised at 8oz with a side salad. See the picture below for what arrived. To be fair it was cooked well but it looked more like a 5oz and when I asked where the side salad was the waitress just said that is all they had!I understand we have just come out of lockdown and we went on a Wednesday night under the new Government east out scheme so we only paid 50% but the restaurant are getting the other half back so I don’t believe they should be scrimping on the food they serve. It has definitely put me off going out again for a while.

Did not have a very good meal as what we ordered for main & dessert they did not have, they had not accounted for the increase on trade with the 50% eat out deal Monday to Wednesday.We appreciate it is only a limited menu at this present time, but when you have dietary issues it makes it harder to find something I am able to eat.

Had a lovely meal. Our server Jo was very friendly and helpful with helping with gluten free choices. Been here many of times nd always have a lovely meal and staff always friendly.

Was invited to a dry run Friday night.Its a slightly different experience but everything has been put in place to ensure you feel safe whilst comfortable. Less tables than normal to comply with government rules and screens are in place divideing the remaining tables. There are hand sanitisers in various places throughout the restaurent and the waiting staff can be seen doing their hands constantly. Food was up to the usual standard, but there is a slightly smaller choice on the menu now. All the favourites are there though so there is something for everyone. Staff were fab as always, was so nice to see all the old faces. I'll definitely be back.

Love this place so wanted to go up one last time before it closed its doors to Covid19. The staff were still smiling even though they must be terribly worried. 1 rump steak which was cooked exactly as asked and 2 piping hot lasagnes. Stay safe Aaron and staff and I'll hopefully see you again soon

Another excellent meal here, quality food is incredible and always professional service. Jo, Bev & Molly are all amazing!

Family group birthday meal. A good experience in all respects, including service from our waitress, Jo. Half of our family are vegetarian but there are suitable menu options, despite the name over the door!

Service was good. However the food was pretty awful. I had the open chicken sandwich.. fries were good though. Then when I went to pay, I saw that the chefs didn’t even have gloves on - not very hygienic, especially with the coronavirus about. Also felt like they could have had some music playing, atmosphere was awkward and silent most of the time. I don’t usually like to write bad reviews but this was really bad.

We had good food, good value, tasty curries and friendly, patient service as always from Katie. We will definately be back!

We went for Sunday Roast last week. The meal was all but inedible. The roast beef was in fact a steak left over from the had before and cut into three strips. It was tough not tender and tasteless. The potatoes were over cooked or reheated, the Yorkshire rubbery and the pig in blanket tiny. All in all it was a disgrace of a meal. We did complain and got a discount but this in no way compensated for a ruined event. We will not be returning.

Always get excellent service from here, with the team always going the extra mile. Food is good value and has a good range of options for all on the menu. I would highly recommend booking to ensure you can get a table at busy periods

Family Sunday lunch was at the crows nest this week. We were one of the earliest bookings, clearly as it was empty when we came in. Our server was very nice, attentive and fast, intollorence menu was found and correct page opened in record time. Our table was an add on to the back of the first part of the restaurant, the three tables put together didn't match, the rest of the restaurant is clearly designed and this table an emergency spare, but that's not the big issue. The placement of the table was at the rear of the front dining area butting onto the corridor that goes to the rear dining area, this meant that we had on one side of the table a constant stream of people coming in and out, bringing with them a breeze of cold air from the front door and high speed waiting staff thundering by on the noisy floor, which must be aging boards as every passing person jiggled the table and our seats. The large round table next to us has a large curved wall around that side of it to shield it from all this, so it's an issue foreseen by the designers.Food, being Sunday, some of us opted for Sunday roast. The manager and kitchen staff were great in accommodating intollorence adjusting portions to suit and leaving out certain ingredients where they could.The "slow cooked beef" was very disappointing, tough, tasted of very little and was served in large chunks, not finely sliced like most roast beef is served, the gravy was little help as it had as much taste as the beef.The rest of the food was OK. If I'm after enormous carb heavy burger and steak dinners, I'll consider here again as they looked good on their way past, but not for Sunday lunch.

I went with some friends. I had the BBQ Ribs and Chocolate Brownie both were awesome. Very Friendly Staff

Visited for lunch a few weeks ago with friends had the lunch saver menu it’s such good value for money and always tastes so good and hot! Staff here are always so friendly and Aaron usually takes us to our table he super friendly too! We’ve tried the breakfast lunch and dinner now and always happy! See you again soon!

Another great meal had at the Crows Nest. It’s become to be our favourite date night spot, the team are always so welcoming and the food never disappoints. Thanks again Crows Nest

We went for lunch at 12pm on a Monday. When we entered, the place was dead and we waited at the reception area for 10 minutes before someone came out and showed us to a table. The table was actually quite nice - it was situated to the back of the restaurant with wide-reaching views. But things deteriorated from there. Despite the fact there were only four other occupied tables, it took ages for someone to take our drinks and food order. The food did come pretty quickly after that, and we were asked if we would like sauces. We said yes, and then waited, and waited and waited. Nothing turned up, and eventually, we had to go wandering around the restaurant trying to find someone who could supply the aforementioned sauces (the same also happened with the table next to us). The food was ok, if somewhat cold by this stage.

I first noticed the stained carpet when i arrived and really should have gone elsewhere but gave it a go. First of all the drinks arrived very quickly so all good so far. Ordered the lobster burger which sounded great. Here is where it starts to go wrong. The food came very quickly and noticed the plate was cold. The burger was tough, lobster was two small pieces,cold and full of onion tasting oil. My chips were warm but went cold very quickly due to the plate. I gave it a try but won't rush to go again

Booked a table for 4 to have a nice meal and catch up with some extended family members. When they arrived they brought along one extra person and being half term and the restaurant was very busy I panicked that they wouldn't be able to accommodate us all. I shouldn't have worried as soon as I explained the situation the staff couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome and found a table where we could all be together comfortably. I would specially like to thank our waitress Bev for making our visit enjoyable and for being so attentive to our needs. The food as always was good and we had a lovely evening. Thanks Bev see you again very soon.

I'm a beefeater fan tbh. Visited today haven't been for a couple of months I had the daytime lasagne with fries which was great (I've paid double the price in other restaurants and the quality is no different.

Ate here as a result of a combined accomodation, breakfast and evening meal price that is reasonably good value. The breakfast range is very good but the evning meal was ok. You need to pay extra for some dishes on the meal deal which wasn't clear on the menu and the range of ales is disappointing with just a couple to choose from. The service was brisk and helpful but not a venue I will ever rush back to.

Took my auntie for a birthday meal and was greeted by birthday balloons, birthday sign and even a candle in her desert. Perfect! Thanks Bev!