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3.5

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Nº 393 in 482 in Chichester

Nº 111 of 133 British in Chichester

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So lunch for 4, 2 courses and a sorbet 2 not so large glasses of wine and a couple of pints. £250! So it must have been amazing, actually not really very mediocre, starters were very small and mains took very little skill. Told off for delaying the chef from his break!! It’s a shame as this used to be a great fun pub but with ridiculous prices like this and questionable service atitude no wonder there were only 2 other people having lunch.

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PB2727 . 2024-08-28

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Charged £37.52 for a pint and a sunday roast, way over priced, 2 slices of beef roast spuds that where horrid an hard but the colli cheese was nice but a sppon full of cabbage and a roasted carrot (half raw) and parsnip way over cooked ! never again !

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John R . 2024-08-18

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Just Excellent! Fantastic food, delicious wine , beautiful setting and the most amazing staff!! A special thank you to Charlene, who went above and beyond for us! If you get the chance to visit, do it!!

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Sonia Y . 2024-05-31

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Whilst the staff were very helpful and the venue - very smart - I was disappointed, having chosen the signature dish (calves liver), to find gristle in the dish and the liver bit particularly well cooked. Having had this choice in the past and been extremely pleased with my meal - today’s meal I am afraid was very disappointing.

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Ben A . 2024-04-19

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Love this pub, so relaxing. Been here three times in past 3 months and everytime the staff were tentative quick and lovely. The menu has plenty to chose from and food tastes great.

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EBC535 . 2024-02-11

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Really quiet but the only other booking was sat right beside us. Fortunately they were lovely people. We ordered scotch eggs frombthr menu starters but were then advised they were no longer on the menu. I ordered the lamb shank, seemed expensive at £33 but sounded lovely so I went for it. The spiced cous cous was bland, the chick peas tagine had raw carrot in it and the lamb was dry and I couldn't get the meat of the bone, even with a steak knife that I asked for. When asked if meal was ok I explained not really and why - the lovely waitress said she would speak to the manager and came back and offered me a free dessert. I went home still hungry. So disappointed, we live locally and this place used to be lovely, we won't be going back.

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BecciWestie . 2024-01-20

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Wonderful experience and delicious lunch enjoyed in a very atmospheric and beautiful old pub. Service was perfect, friendly but discreet. We loved our visit and we will be back.

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Marjory M . 2023-11-08

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Trying to sit and have a quiet drink with a friend.... the manager was stomping around huffing and puffing and making himself the centre of attention. Thoroughly uncomforatble experience.

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hugh g . 2023-11-07

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We had a family party of 10 and the pub was very efficient, serving the little ones first. Whilst we went for the typical Sunday lunch, none of us had it as there were other interesting items on the menu and we all thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The devilled kidneys were particularly good and very unusual to see at a pub these days. Thoroughly recommend it as the food AND the service was excellent.

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sarahfN7656DK . 2023-10-04

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7 of us plus baby visited for lunch on Sunday. Good selection of drinks from zero percent lager to the delicious Upperton fizz! Lots of food choices, not just Sunday lunch and a particular thumbs up for the kidneys and liver. Service was friendly and attentive and we were very happy with our lunch. First visit but we will definitely be back.

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Emeraldgreene57 . 2023-09-04

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We booked ahead & had the lunch outside in the lovely sunny garden & ordered a local Upperton fizz to sample the local vineyard! Really good bubbles dry & crisp! We were all hungry & looking forward to our Sunday roast dinners , we chose chicken & roast beef dinners with all the trimmings of roasties , veggies & Yorkshire puddings. Unfortunately the roast chicken dinners had been waiting for us … it was hard to cut everything incl the veg & they had no cauliflower cheese left so the “ extra veg” was leeks in butter which actually was the only thing easy to cut & eat! Soo soo disappointing & the beef was defin underdone even though the order had specifically been requested to mid well done … we did hear that this has happened before re the cauliflower/ cheese ! An order was given for desserts & that was the best food of the whole meal Bakewell tart with cherry’s that had been marinaded in cherry liqueur really good with vanilla ice cream ! However I very much doubt if we will be back not happy customers at all !

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RJ1123 . 2023-08-07

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In simple terms the food is real fantastic and more that you would expect. The accommodation is very well appointed Cute as a Button and we will be telling lots of friends to add this to a trip to the area. Thanks from the Kiwis

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richardwX8549RX . 2023-08-05

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What pretty pub restaurant. The food was excellent, we had the roast dinners, food and plates piping hot and presentation wonderful. The staff extremely helpful and friendly nothing was too much. Made us feel very welcomed. Will highly recommend and will look forward to visiting you again soon .

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Sharon D . 2023-07-17

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We had a lovely meal here. We both had an asparagus starter, sourced from the farm next door which was very good. I followed this with Guinea fowl with a green bean and mushroom medley and my husband had steak. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and very tasty. The generous portions meant that we didn't have room for desert

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Bryony B . 2023-05-22

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The room was absolutely wonderful. Clean and airy with beautiful beams. Bed was comfy. We ate in the restaurant both nights as we didn’t want to venture out much. Food was really good and breakfast was delicious. Overall a lovely comfortable stay. The only disappointment was the 12% service charge. Even when we had lunch in the bar, which consisted of a scotch egg and a portion of chips there was the same service charge. Would def go back for the accommodation but would eat somewhere else. The lady who served our first morning breakfast was lovely but can’t remember her name. She was very efficient and friendly.

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Melanie M . 2022-12-13

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OMG seriously £9.50 for pork pie which we didn't had.... Had a couple of drinks which was a pint of Ale and a Pinot Grigio which came to £15.00 quid... Seriously this place is well OVERPRICED and the reviews show it.... Please believe me when the reviews are ONE STAR they are correct... Even the locals in the pub at the time we were there were taking the MICKY out of the bar man regarding the overpriced Pork Pie.. Beautiful looking pub from outside but MY GOD YOUR PAYING FOR THERE UP KEEP.... A pub landlord or land lady who hasn't got a clue what's value for money... 😏😮😏

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cagiva85 . 2022-09-07

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Went for Sunday lunch with family, this was pre ordered as we were a large group. We knew this place was on the expensive side and none of us had an issue with that but if the price doesn't match the quality that's not right and in this case it just doesn't. The venison was priced at 25 pound, simple not of the quality to justify that price and I'd have to say the other roast dinners whilst of a reasonable quality are still over priced. One of the puddings was ridiculously expensive, cheese cake (deconstructed!) for £8 pounds and I kid you not it was about 2mouthfuls of food. On a plus note the summer pudding was lovely. Gentleman behind the bar was pretty rude to my husband when he asked for a jug of water and a few glasses to have outside in the garden after the meal was finished, baring in mind we'd spent over £400 on the food . My advice would be try some of the other local village pubs instead.

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wastlelandb . 2022-07-31

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Last visited a few months ago when we had a lovely family meal but today's experience was very disappointing. My partner and I both opted for the roast sirloin of beef. Whilst it was served fairly promptly the meat was overdone and gristly. The roast potatoes were passable but with no crisp and the vegetables uninspiring. At £19.50 per head for the beef, I'm afraid it represented poor value. When I told the more senior waitress of our opinion I was offered a cup of coffee as compensation. When the bill arrived I noted a 12.5% service charge, which, in view of our experience, I declined to pay ( only to express our dissatisfaction with the food, as ironically, the service was efficient and friendly ). A shame, as we have previously recommended the restaurant to friends.

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Stephen H . 2022-07-03

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I was passing by and I was lucky enough to stop and grab a burger which was nice and juicy To top it up the service was very attentive A place to come back with the family next time

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Ronnen B . 2022-05-18

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Over-priced, average food. Staff very friendly, not their fault. Probably the owner that's controlling the pricing racket.

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PDgooner . 2022-04-08

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I visited for a big family party and we had our own private dining room. The staff were amazing, super helpful and friendly. The food was good too and they did a great job of managing to cater for our large group.

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chloeotoole16 . 2022-03-20

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Booked online and the host followed up with good communication. We arrived early and were made to feel very welcome by the staff. I really enjoyed the long man bitter, I can see why it’s won many awards, so hope they keep that as a...

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James C . 2022-02-06

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We booked a table at the Halfway Bridge to celebrate the New Year with our friends. My husband & I have visited several times over the years & it has always been one of our go to restaurants, unfortunately for us, not this time. I...

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Denise T . 2022-01-01

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Foursome lunch stop, seated in the sheltered area . It is set in a scenic location set back from a busy road, but the noise was not intrusive even though we were outside. We received good polite , efficient service with good food and plenty...

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colin g . 2021-07-21

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My partner and I had been wanting to visit here for a while but now wish we hadn’t. Upon sitting down we were disgusted by the amount of flies that were landing on everything in the room and when our steaks arrived which were ok...

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sallywU797XW . 2021-06-30

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We enjoyed our lunch here. Delicious food, super staff with good service and so helpful. Lovely ambiance and cosy decor. Will return.

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Victoria B . 2021-06-09

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Over the years my husband and I have visited the Halfway Bridge on a number of occasions. Seven years ago we would have had nothing but praise for this venue. Sadly for the past few years we have left feeling disappointed. Still, our very recent...

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79jof . 2021-05-22

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Fabulous lunch outside despite the changeable weather great service hot tasty food and a lovely afternoon.

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181SCC . 2021-05-01

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Last minute booking to try and cheer up after yet another government restriction on our movements. Food and service was excellent. Great menu and good wine.

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fitzpilot . 2020-12-20

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Excellent food served by a very entertaining pub manager . We always keep returning to this pub for the cosy atmosphere and great menus.

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julesc501 . 2020-11-01

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Arrived at 6 with wife and 2 year old. Food was good - I had pork shoulder and wife had the burger - both great. No children option so 2 year old had to order a selection of sides. Sadly service lacking - were not...

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Ben_and_Fi . 2020-10-25

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Good menu variety, vegan pizza went down well as did the mallorcan tumbet (still not sure what that is, but it all went) sea bass, scampi (which looked as if it hadn't come out of a packet, even if it had) and beef burger. Quick...

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Hootor . 2020-10-22

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Recommended and booked 2 nights here via the Epicurean Club. We were in Room 1 , standard double, had everything we needed . Rooms are separate from the Inn, ground level L shaped Barn Conversion -lovely and quiet. The food was very enjoyable - great...

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Aggie0611 . 2020-10-05

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We had a delicious Sunday lunch today. The roast beef was cooked to perfection. Our waitress was so lovely and the manager Nick was extremely welcoming taking time time to chat to us . You could see he had a great rapport with his staff....

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Siân G . 2020-10-04

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We’re a little bit gutted. This was one of our favourite locals to walk to, have a bite to eat and a pint. Safe to say we won’t be frequenting anymore. Since a drastic change in management it’s really gone downhill. The buzz is no...

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tixy66 . 2020-10-01

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All in all the staff in there are friendly and cheerful apart from what appeared to be the manager. He was rather rude and kept making inappropriate comments about the women in the venue, including the female staff members. If he wasn’t walking around the...

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100hooper . 2020-09-07

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great food, lovely country pub and ambience- a favourite of ours for dinner and/or Sunday lunch. Nice garden.

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esg63 . 2020-09-06

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We turned up rather late on a Sunday afternoon with no reservation. We were welcomed by smiling people and shown a very nice table - social distancing and sanitising being well respected.The food was great and generous. The Roast Beef especially was delicious with two Yorkshire puddings!! All in all a very nice lunch stop on the spur of the moment - we will return - Thank you.

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ScottandLizzie . 2020-08-27

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If only they had spent more time on the food and perhaps less on the overkill Covid risk analysis. Lovely day. beautiful garden very average food.

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markj418 . 2020-08-23

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Booked for lunch just after Covid-19 lock-down had ended, as we had been a couple of times in the past and enjoyed the outdoor seating and food. We enquired as to what the soup was, the gentleman had to think and then said: Carrot and Parsnip. We both thought that sounded lovely, although a bit autumnal, and ordered this along side a main course each. When the soup arrived, the colour did not look much like carrot and, upon tasting, we found it to be exceedingly spicy. We asked the young lady who brought our drinks, whether this truly was Carrot & Parsnip, whereupon she advised us that the soup was actually Curry Parsnip - something that we would never have ordered. My partner ate none of her soup and I made a valiant effort to at least try a bit. Later on, the gentleman came to our table and delivered a lecture to us to the effect that he had gone to public school and had been told he had a very posh accent. Us not being English, we were probably not familiar with either Curry or his accent and maybe he should have spoken in a more common accent. We have lived and worked in England for more than 30 years and have an exceedingly good grasp of the language. Such condescension and insult to a guest was quite a shock to us. We did not even think to question the fact that we were still charged in full for both soups and no apology was offered. I have worked in the hospitality industry and this is not how you treat guests. This gentleman obviously rates 'being superior' over ensuring that guests enjoy themselves and return - something we most certainly will not do.

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Styxxy . 2020-08-13

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Popped in for a quick pub lunch and were pleasantly surprised to have a delicious lunch in lovely surroundings. The staff had strict Covid guidelines to follow but it was all clear and easy. Too hot to sit outside but had a good table inside. Burgers were very good and the fries were epic. Sea bream special was perfectly cooked but the priciest item we had. Goats cheese salad was very generous portion. A very good meal in a lovely setting.

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B4474TRclairek . 2020-07-31

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First day of pubs and restaurants being open since lockdown was lifted. Top quality food and service despite the government guidelines. Must try the Kidneys.

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531harveyl . 2020-07-04

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Once again an excellent experience. Martin and his team make you feel very welcome and valued. Very fresh food and perfectly kept wine and beers. Scampi melts in the mouth and the Steaks perfectly cooked.

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qqqqqqqe . 2020-03-07

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An outstanding country Inn. The cuisine is excellent, the service is excellent and the ambiance perfect.

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Geraldmm . 2020-02-23

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Faultless. Remind punters not to eat breakfast that morning. We had parsnip soup, kidneys, cod's cheeks with panko, haddock, venison, bunny suet pie, steak, and That Was It! No puds because completely full. Delicious food beautifully presented. Veggies not overcooked. Absolutely fabulous.

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Gin4Ginny . 2020-02-06

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West for a Monday afternoon drive with a mate to Petworth, and without agenda diverted off to this little village of Lodsworth nearby and stumbled across this little gem.Situated on the A272 it has ample parking and a welcoming appearance.We didn't have a booking and just rocked up, but judging by how busy it got and the amount of telephone bookings they were taking it may be a place to book ahead to avoid disappointment.We were warmly welcomed by staff and asked if we were lunch dining, and shown to a choice of tables. The environment was also warm and welcoming with lots of little attentions to detail and cleanliness. We ordered drinks from the table and our two longed for lagers were swiftly delivered. The menus look very enticing, but we wanted a lightish lunch and opted for their signature Halfway Bridge Burger, served up with cheese, bacon, focaccia bun and triple cooked chips and sauces.Food arrived very quickly and we were very impressed with the food and presentation. We were both left highly satisfied and bursting round the waistline for the afternoon. All in the two lunches and 2 pints came in shy of £40 which to be fair is what you would expect to pay in any country pub, and with the ambience and setting it was well worth stumbling on this establishment.I enquired into gluten free options which I was assured they did for future reference and this is always double checked with the kitchen prior to ordering.Would be very happy to revisit in the near future.

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katman1972 . 2020-02-03

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I am local and have frequented this place for a few years now. It is fabulous; the food is beautiful, the manager (Martin) is excellent at his profession. However the owner, I feel, has no passion for the business. He is ignoring the little touches that make pubs like this worth going to. For example, the many candles which once made the rooms warm, have been swapped for quite frankly ugly, fake ones.Also, the menus which I understand are written by the chef and owner are misspelled. For example, the salmon “cracking”, which I was told by my waitress was meant to say “crackling”. How can something like this be missed? Upon brining it up with my waitress, she explained that this had been bought to the owners attention but he hasn’t done anything about it yet. There was also an incident with “fetta” cheese... Despite the owners lack of care and attention to detail the pub is lovely, warming and a perfect retreat for a blustery Sunday afternoon. Thank you to Martin and the Team.

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midhurstrambler . 2019-12-19

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We went for a roast sunday afternoon and found it very comfortable good service and very good food would def go back.

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williamcP7837VL . 2019-12-01

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We met up with other members of the family here mid week. The food was good but the Proprietor was certainly not welcoming and barely cracked a smile the two or so hours we were there. Everyone has their bad days and maybe It wasn’t a good day for him, but we wouldn’t rush back. The young waiter was very pleasant and helpful

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Davic165 . 2019-11-28

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Here you will find well cooked food using seasonal local produce of top quality - traditional british country food with a light modern twist, The caracterful pub dining areas are comfortable with spacious scrubbed wooden tables and equally comfortable chairs - Just delightful and excellent value for money. All produced and served by equally delightful welcoming people.

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johnen2014 . 2019-11-22

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We have been coming here for almost 5 years for evenings out/dinners. we have stayed here too for the last 3 years! The pub itself has a great cosy and warm atmosphere with its amazing fire and rustic surroundings. The staff are friendly and always willing to help. We love the breakfast! We feel the evening menu could be a little more varied and maybe a few more gastro pub type meals like steak & ale pie etc, it's lovely food but after one night eating there you might want to go out the other night. We tried a fantastic Indian this time in Petworth town centre called Meghdooths and it was absolutely fantastic and worth a visit, a lovely family run Indian! The rooms are out the back in the old barns, they are all beautiful however maybe avoid room 5 in the winter as it was a little drafty with the big windows and the front door had a little draft too, they moved us with no problem once we said about it so they were very accommodating. We love room 3 which we've stayed in twice now and also room 2 was lovely too! You get tea/coffee/biscuits in the rooms and they all feel like a home from home!A lovely place to stay

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Katie M . 2019-11-17

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Just stopped on route for coffee, but received a perfect reception and the coffee was really good too.

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PeteLucy434 . 2019-10-25

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I have been meeting several friends at this pub for lunch in each of the last 4-5 years.

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alanshri . 2019-10-12

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Good food good service. Great pub. The food was delicious simple but very good Attentive service. Friendly eat in or in the nice different gardens.

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Jjpot . 2019-09-10

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Went last Friday for lunch service was good-we all had different dishes which were excellent busy but well worth a visit - the gentleman serving was spot on but the two young girls need to smile a bit more we will certainly visit again soon though

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Stephen308 . 2019-09-08

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We enquired weeks in advance if the halfway bridge could accommodate a large group of car enthusiasts for a late lunch. They replied that they could indeed and in the build up to our group arriving they could not have been more helpful!

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pohsibtreboreel . 2019-08-15

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Sunday lunch with our car club. Bar service struggled to serve 30 and ran out of Bombay Sapphire. I then had bream which came with new potatoes and loads of vegetables if a bit similar including kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower cheese and swede. Fish was excellent and followed with sticky toffee pud and ice cream, also good.

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Rodkoi . 2019-08-12

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We have visited the restaurant for both lunch and dinner on a number of occasions and always enjoy our visits. The food is excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful and there is a great atmosphere.

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p c . 2019-06-17

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We called in to the Halfway inn for Sunday lunch. We weren't disappointed. We both had the Roast Lamb one of the best roast lambs we have had in a long time. Very friendly staff. We will be back again for another roast one Sunday.

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Tony A . 2019-06-05

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We had a super lunch here; the weather was perfect in early summer, so we enjoyed sitting outside for a drink and then ate in the restaurant. Both outdoor and indoor spaces have a lovely ambience.

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MourneGirl . 2019-06-01

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Four of us really enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch in this lovely old pub. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The pub was very busy but we sat in a more peaceful side room where we were able to relax and enjoy our conversation.

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Ro R . 2019-05-26

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Left my review on the main page. Perfect in every way Great food great knowledgeable staff great location.

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Tilermark . 2019-05-11

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A planned lunch with 6 friends after a walk around Petworth house gardens. Excellent food, especially roast shoulder of lamb which was beautifully cooked, so tender. The ambience and service also excellent. However we all felt that the head waiter could have been less curt and certainly a smile wouldn’t have gone amiss.

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Penny P . 2019-05-10

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Lovely old Pub right on the A272 with plenty of parking if you just want a coffee and a break that’s fine - we had lunch which was very tasty with very friendly service and great atmosphere well worth a visit but can get busy

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Stephen308 . 2019-03-15

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The most amazing menu, staff and food. Truly amazing.

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Libbyeg . 2019-03-01

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Popped in for lunch, very pleasant, the service was good, the food was good. Good menu and pleasant setting.

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Chris_JNP . 2019-02-26

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We stopped off here on the way home from the races,the staff were very attentive and drinks arrived promptly We both opted for the calves liver which was cooked to perfection pink inside and a very good portion well worth the cost.The starters as mentioned in another review maybe a bit more expensive than most restaurants but none the less prepared,cooked and displayed very well .Well done chef.It was a friendly atmosphere which is always good to have.Plenty of parking if there hadn’t been we would have probably sailed on but now shall return

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countrygarden7676 . 2019-02-06

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Stopped here today on recommendation. Sorry to say that our roast lamb was not only very undercooked but everything on the plate was cold! Tried to tell someone but they were all busy so didn’t say anything until our plates were cleared from table. To be fair one meal was deducted from our bill but we were still very disappointed. Perhaps it was just a bad day but has put us off trying again.

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. 2019-02-03

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Really enjoyable meal with good service in attractive old pub. The pigeon starter and duck mains were pink and delicious and the deconstructed cheesecake made for a very tasty dessert

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Michael K . 2018-12-18

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We used to visit the Halfway Bridge on a regular basis a few years ago; however, after a few mixed experiences with poor quality food and very slow service we stopped going. For some while it was noticeable when we drove past how there were apparently less cars in the car park than previously. Having noticed the car park getting busier (often a good indicator of popularity!) we’ve returned a couple of times over the last few months.....

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BOBOK777 . 2018-11-09

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As a group of friends staying locally, we tried this out for our saturday evening meal. We were not disappointed.

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YvonneCR2014 . 2018-09-28

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There are a number of good things about this restaurant and most of the reviews are positive. We had lunch on a busy Sunday. The decor is modern and tasteful and no shortage of waiting staff in professional looking outfits plus presumably a manager. Service was discreet and swift. However, we felt overall the lunch fell short. The quantities of the starter and main course seemed completely unbalanced. The starters are served on huge plates but one starter of beetroot and marinated trout - the trout was stringy and perhaps only an ounce. It was not very appetising. One of us had the roast pork lunch. The quantities were huge. The pork was tender, The roast potatoes looked delicious but the flavour did not deliver. There were about 4 vegetables. The liver dish was good. We finished with a couple of scoops of ice cream which is supplied by a local supplier. It was nothing like ice cream and had rather a strange taste. I think the cook needs to check this out! Overall disappointed considering the prices.

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Sussex . 2018-09-17

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One of the very best Sunday roasts for miles around . They used to give complimentary after dinner Smarties but have changed to Jelly Beans and that is all i can find fault with.

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michael g . 2018-09-05

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We had booked a table for a light lunch but were late by more than an hour. Although the kitchen was due to close in 15 minutes, we were overwhelmed by the super friendly service and excellent food. The various sandwiches ordered were all of a very high standard and tasted delicious.

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Brighton45 . 2018-08-28

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Food is good but not great, staff are very helpful and the whole place is a just easy going and relaxed. travelling on the wonderful A272 this is a great lunch stop. Try it.

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Oldabb . 2018-08-27

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It is not often I can review a restaurant that delivers to expectation. As an Inn venue, this was charming and the food well above average. The servers were all pleasant and engaging and my rib-eye steak was the tastiest I've had in a long time (if a little small).

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SCBD . 2018-08-20

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Just delicious food throughout - our party of 8 were seated on an enormous table separate from the rest of the restaurant, next to the kitchen entrance which was just perfect and felt very exclusive. We chose burgers (some of the largest any of us had ever eaten), roast beef Sunday lunch (rated as a 10 by our resident Sunday lunch aficionado), calves liver and fish and chips for kids. The restaurant does not have a kids menu but does make kids' portions at kid prices. All superb. Dessert was ice cream and a cherry mousse special which was beautifully presented and very tasty. Not cheap but well worth it for a special treat.

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paulyb3000 . 2018-08-12

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We ate here for our wedding anniversary before Christmas. For some reason there were very few people in the restaurant. More fool them because the food was absolutely fab. I had the best pork belly I've ever had in my life.

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lucyannebrady . 2018-07-31

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Very friendly restaurant in a cosy atmosphere. The building has a lot of charm about it and is situated some half way between Midhurst and Petworth. The staff are excellent. We enjoyed a pleasant luncheon starting with a nice glass of Pimms. A very decent menu on offer with very well cooked and tasty dishes.

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GGW1 . 2018-07-19

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We come here quite often and I swear this gets better with every visit! Can't praise them enough for the delicious food! Friendly and welcoming staff!

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Anita2005 . 2018-07-16

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Stopped for a drink on a scorching day, but was too early for food, though the staff were very welcoming and the beer and crisps were needed. Lovely variety of outdoor seating, with a lovely looking bar. The menu looks good, so will be back.

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Herbie-Green . 2018-06-28

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Having done a glorious walk from Midhurst through some beautiful West Sussex farmland this road side pub was a terrific find. We have already eaten at, and enjoyed, several local pubs but fancied doing some research on somewhere new. It would appear this part of Sussex has plenty of good eateries to offer. The welcome was friendly and we were impressed with the bar staff who looked after us well. The menu offers a very good option of having a sandwich as a salad which both of us opted for. Sometimes you don’t want bread but like the look of the fillings. To supplement this, we had after all done a long walk, we ordered a side of chips to share and my only disapointment was they only do fat hand cut chips. Now I know a lot of people like these but to my mind you’re straying into the realms of roast potatoes, maybe a choice of fat or skinny chips would have made this a perfect lunch.

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Magglington . 2018-06-18

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We also stayed at the Halfway Bridge. The menu. although limited, was excellent. Enough choices to make a stay of 4 nights more than memorable.

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546roba . 2018-06-15

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Went for a family evening meal on Saturday. The food was superb! I had prawn cocktail to start which was lovely. Pudding was delicious, and the trout was amazing lovely almond butter. Can't wait to go back. Service was excellent too!

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Tara S . 2018-05-15

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Great service, the blade of beef was excellent, as was the black pudding scotch egg starter! Would definitely eat here again.

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thompson225 . 2018-05-08

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Lovely Friday lunchtime so stayed outside the service by one young lady was superb very friendly and helpful very tasty food but a bit expensive for lunchtime but were told after our meal they also have a bar menu busy pub right on the main A272 with plenty of parking worth a visit especially if you like old quirky PUBS

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Stephen308 . 2018-05-07

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Lunch on a Saturday to catch up with chums. We chose it because it was about halfway between where we both live - so seemed appropriate! Very friendly service good lunchtime set menu which suited five out of six of us. We were in a big nook so reasonably private and very cosy. Excellent food if slightly 'Masterchef'!! Lovely generously sized plates and bowls. Four people chose 'affogato' which was not on the dessert menu but provided without any problem, except that the expresso was cold!!

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richardyates24 . 2018-04-29

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Best meal of the year so far. Great mushroom linguine great risotto, lovely lemon tart, will be a great place to eat outside in the summer, should be much higher in the ratings loved it

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bluetravellers . 2018-04-07

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This is not somewhere you can miss on the road from Petworth yet we have missed visiting this restaurant for some time until now when we met friends for lunch. The welcome and service was warm but sometimes a bit too quick for old slowcoach here! The food was served quickly, well presented and certainly well prepared although I did keep feeling left wanting after each course but there again perhaps I am a bit greedy and should have ordered from the À la carte menu. I have to say that the overall bill was a bit more than we expected due mainly to our misunderstanding of being able to swap our deserts from the two-course set menu and the À la carte which hiked our final bill quite considerably. We should have realised this and will be more aware next time around. Overall we left content but wish we had been gently reminded that the "mixed menu" items would be extras.

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Richard B . 2018-03-23

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Sunday lunch for 6, the meals were luke warm served on cold plates, 3 of the meals were returned and came back only slightly warmer, except the mashed carrot (i think) which was piping hot like it had come out of the microwave. The only reason it gets a 2 star and not one is because the deserts were nice. Staff were friendly.

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acc2007 . 2018-03-18

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A real country pub atmosphere, modernised with extremely comfortable chairs and well spaced tables. We were given two menus, the table d'hote priced at £22 for 2 courses or £26 for 3 courses and good choices. The A la carte menu was varied with something...

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Penny B . 2018-03-15

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Try the Halfway Bridge for the first time for lunch recently. Staff were very attentive, lovely amostphere with roaring fires burning. I went for the 3 courses menu which was £26 and all very tasty and beautifully presented. The staff were ever so friendly and seem to take a really interesting in the customers. The head Chef who pass by our table even stopped to ask how are meal was. Definitely worth a trip and highly recommend.Thank you for a really lovely lunch.

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Meadvalegirl . 2018-03-01

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Having never been here before, my husband and I stopped here whilst on our travel home from Glos to E. Sussex. A rare find, the food was extremely good, just having a main course each. I chose the belly pork which was cooked perfectly, it...

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Kate E . 2018-02-19

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The day my wife and I visited it was a cold and wet Saturday lunchtime. The bar was lovely and...

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David W . 2018-02-03

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We discovered this cosy Pub on Sunday night. The atmosphere is very cosy. The food was just superb. We tried...

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Nadia L . 2018-01-30

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Staff were very friendly and welcoming, just the right amount of interest. Service was excellent as was the food. Would...

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Gsaab . 2018-01-21

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We enjoyed an excellent lunch here for my wife's birthday. Menu was comprehensive and the quality food well prepared and...

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Graham E . 2018-01-04

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Have had two excellent dinners on 17/18 November. Really delicious whole plaice with crayfish butter and also a very good...

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deirdre c . 2017-11-18

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this is more a wine bar experience i m describing here.I had a chat with the owner and the head barman and some of the waiters and waitresses , and all seem very professionals . I had some wines at the bar a few times with friends , the wines are very good in their own category ; like I had a great glass of pinot noir from the south of France for eg , and quite a few dfft grape varieties and everytime spot on.

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Frederic F . 2017-10-24

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We booked a Sunday night at the hotel, which was quite good, but not the restaurant. Came down to dinner Sunday evening and were offered the a la carte menu. One first course of liver was partially raw, sent back and not charged for. When desert came it was on the 'daily specials' menu and the penny dropped - we could have had Sunday Roast at a lower rate. Waitress just said she was sorry for the error. Service slow and poor. Next morning full English breakfast chaotic wrong items toast 20 mins before hot food. Noisy kitchen staff sound of banter laughing and pop music from kitchen. Staff crouch down by the side of the hotel smoking, not inspiring. This place needs a total re-think

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John H . 2017-10-19

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