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Came for a birthday celebration. The venue was really nice and the outdoor area was very well set up. It was quite wet and cold but there was covering and heaters. The food was really nice and staff were very welcoming and friendly. The only negative was that things seemed quite disorganised. Staff didn't seem to have allocated tables so you'd have multiple people trying to take orders after they had already been taken and then it took an incredibly long time for the desserts to arrive. The staff did apologise for this and didn't charge for them which was nice but some organisation needs to be put in place to keep things efficient.

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Rob D . 2021-05-20

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Had a lovely evening despite the rain. Wonderful atmosphere and staff very pleasant. Fish and chips plus the steak and ale pie were good and great value but the chicken supreme at £19 was extremely disappointing as only the size of a starter! It was very tasty but so small. To be classed as a main course it needed to be doubled in size! We will return as the atmosphere was so good and the huge heaters meant you didn’t have to sit in your coat! I would have given 4/5 if it wasn’t for the tiny and over priced chicken meal

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L750205 . 2021-05-15

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Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Organised, covid safe, attentive staff even though it was so busy, beautiful food and already booked to go back next week

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thebarofche86 . 2021-05-10

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Initially I do have to say the food was very good, well cooked and presented. But several of us found the portion size of the Hake meal very questionable, a piece of fish 3'' X 2'' is not a portion and the argument put forward by the head waiter that it was quite thick and the butter used and ingredients didnt go down very well it was paltry. Although he did redeem himself by offering another portion which arrived twice the size as previous and the guest said was a lot better than the first. Goes without saying get it right first time. The fish and chips is excellent. The wife had two small scoops of ice cream for her pudding which said was very nice, but cannot understand why two small scoops of ice cream can be dearer than an actual full pudding I think they had our leg up with that one. I would say a little expensive and with the cheeky surcharge of 10% questionable. Overall worth a visit but question the portion size if not happy! Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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J3868HLpeterm . 2021-05-09

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We have always been regulars at the “King Bill” and we’re keen to reinstate our support after the easing of lockdown so have eaten here several times since we have been allowed again.Tom always gives us a warm welcome and the food is always ace, buts it has improved further since lockdown.The new “small plates” are awesome, in particular the satay chicken scotch egg (delish)!We really appreciate the efforts the team have gone to to open (outdoor terraces with heat) and entertain (great food and live music) after a really difficult period for the hospitality industry.Keep doing what you are doing, and we will keep coming back

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Navigate29342640864 . 2021-05-05

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£5.86 for a pint of Timothy Taylors! One of my favourite pubs is now dead to me. Don't like having my leg lifted.

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Michael J . 2021-05-02

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Arrived for lunch today and found the welcome warm and welcoming. The food was slow to arrive so we left without ordering pudding or hot drinks. Overall the kitchen needs to be ready for service, once that is right it will be great.

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mark7242 . 2021-04-22

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All four of us were really disappointed in the quality of the meal. Very overprice for the poor standard. Even desserts weren't up to much. Shame, as it's close to where friends live but we won't be back.

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REN7036KO . 2020-12-27

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Best Sunday lunch ever! Amazing service from the manager Tom, such a lovely atmosphere. The highlight was the pork bites with bacon mayonnaise, I could not get enough it was absolutely delicious. Also love the new farm shop next door, we bought some jersey milk and it was really yummy. I can’t wait to return for more stunning food!

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chelsea2626 . 2020-10-20

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going down hill fast. £17 for a piece of supermarket farmed sea bass with a small amount of new potatoes & a few olives .then to find out later they added 10% to the bill due to staff costs during covid .

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curriedlamb . 2020-10-09

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Visited on numerous occasions and I have always found Starters and Mains are to a good standard. The new Menu has some good dishes on it but I feel the desserts need a refresh, I have never had one from the menu that has been to the high standards to the rest of the menu and I have always left with disappointment due to this.

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451blakef . 2020-10-06

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Amazing! We went for an evening meal and I loved every bit of it. We sat outside, but there were heaters so we were really warm. I don’t know his name, but there was a man who served us, and he couldn’t have been more helpful and lovely. He went out of his way to make our evening really special. The food was delicious, service great, big selections of drinks. This was my first time at the king William inn and I will be returning!

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katho302 . 2020-09-18

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Ate with the family, have dined here on several occasions, always enjoyed.They are doing their best to cope with covid measures,track + trace and new dining area undercover outside.Fish + chips were very nice but the fish portions seem alot smaller, chips REALLY chunky like doorstops! And the peas were very dry and a strange addition of ham hock in them?Just keep them simple either plain mushy or good old garden peas. Also not impressed with the added service charge. Desserts also expensive for what they are.

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Mememe1231967 . 2020-09-17

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I met some friends at the King William for an after dinner drink tonight, although they had not had dinner. They gave up waiting for a menu. I ordered my drink as I arrived, reminded them after half an hour that it had not arrived, and I too gave up after an hour of waiting and left without a drink.

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JD2831 . 2020-09-15

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This place is becoming a victim of it’s own success and is in danger of losing what made it so good in the first place. We’ve eaten here many times over the years and understandably have had a variety of different service experiences but always on the right side of positive. Tonight’s experience was simply awful. Forgotten drink orders, terribly slow service, no attention from the staff and no ability to serve even a limited food menu. You really need to get your act together King William.....we won’t be back until you do!

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nickcH3188IL . 2020-09-15

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Disappointing. Food terribly overpriced. Little choice for vegetarians. The one fish dish on the menu was unavailable. We went for one of the two other options, the veggie wellington. It was OK but our shared accompanying vegetables came in one dish all mixed together. It really wasn't very exciting. At £13 each it was probably the cheapest mains on the menu. Roast lamb was £21 and roast beef £16. There seemed to be lots of supplementary charges for extras that really should have been included for these prices. All well and good if it was a fine dining experience but this was decidedly not! Had to ask for cutlery and salt and pepper. Just a bare table and paper napkins. Staff were pleasant and polite and the young waitress told me she had knocked off the 10% service charge after I told her that it was possibly the most overpriced pub meal I had ever had. A service charge on top of those prices! Drinks pretty expensive as well. Lots of better local pubs to eat in.

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SuziH210 . 2020-09-14

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Exquisite food , best desert ever , sticky toffee pud with butterscotch sauce , halibut starter a must , great service lovely staff x Natalie was lovely will dine again soon

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jonh738 . 2020-09-10

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For the amount of food we had majorly expensive , pestered to order every two minutes then when we were ready had to wait 20 minutes one person had steak pie the meal looked really dry after 10 minutes was asked do you want some gravy ,should have been asked when we ordered,brought steaks had to ask for steak knife steak was soaked in salt ,for the price it was poor

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malcsautos . 2020-09-07

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Amazing service and I have never had a bad meal, Sunday dinner is immaculate! Really mice scenery as well!👍🏼 From Daz Butt

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darrenbutt . 2020-09-06

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Looking at previous reviews thought we had a dead cert with our booking. Lovely welcome and prompt drinks order taken and menus offered. My husband has the chef’s special which wasn’t. I had fish and chips. Hubby’s fish was well cooked but veggies and sauce lacking and we would expect better for £26 main in a pub. My fish was good but chips were really roasties so disappointed. Ham hock in the peas was dry. Nice place, over priced.

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pimper71 . 2020-09-02

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Had such high hopes and on arrival thought expectations would be met. Unfortunately it was one of those evenings that will be remembered for the wrong reasons, food didn’t quite deliver and nor did the service. So many great reviews and recommended by more than one person, will just have to put it down as unlucky. Gorgeous environment though !

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Lorna766 . 2020-08-20

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Well after a short visit to here after a local walk. We were so impressed with the service and food that was being served we decided t try it ourselves the following week. We were certainly not dissapointed. Staff were amazing. Engaging with customers and all looked calm in a Very busy enviroment. The Food we had was beautifully cooked and deserts were just as nice. Must mention the young manager/superviser very friendly always attentive to customer needs as were the rest of the obviously proper trained staff. A Lovely Afternoon had by us and a friend. Thankyou.

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jamessE2833XS . 2020-08-15

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After a short walk down the chesterfield canal in Drakeholes, my partner and I accidentally took a wrong turning and came across this pub. We were welcomed by an amazing young man (clearly a team leader/manager - or if not should be!) who showed us to a table and took our drinks order. The food that was coming out smelt and looked delicious so we asked if we could order.Unfortunately we were informed it would be around a 2 hour wait so we respectfully declined (would rather be told so we can make an informed choice, than left waiting around).We did however stay for a couple of drinks and being a Sunday afternoon most people were dressed accordingly for dinner. This is when I released that we perhaps were not dressed as we would usually - even for drinks - (vest tops, shorts, leggings - walking gear!!) - however we were certainly not overlooked or treated any differently to other guests.ALL the staff were clearly enjoying their shift and had obviously been on some sort of training course as there were very engaging with customers and extremely professional.Well, we enjoyed ourselves so much (beautifully surroundings as well) that we decided to book a table for the following Sunday for lunch. We were not disappointed! I can honestly say that this was one of the best Sunday lunches I have ever had. Everything was cooked exactly to my liking - seasoned well, and presented beautifully.The young gentleman was there again and was talking with everyone to ensure they were all happy and had what they needed. The place was really busy, but the staff were on top of everything without looking flustered or rushed off there feet (lovely to see!!)We ordered desert (there were three of us) 1 x sticky toffee pudding and 2 x passion fruit and mango mess - but they got it the wrong way round and brought out 2 sticky toffee puds. They couldn't apologies enough for the error and without any trauma happily took away the pud to replace. (Hey - things happen - but shows that customer service is also top of the managements agenda)If I was going to complain about anything (which I am not) my passion fruit mess was missing the passion fruit - but it was so nice I did't even notice until the other one was brought out and my partner mentioned how lovely the sauce was... hahaha.. I would happily have eaten it again with or without the sauce - and I'm not even a dessert person!!Thank you all for a wonderful experience - we have and will continue to recommend you and look forward to our next trip out.

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fugeeanna . 2020-08-14

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Had a beautiful family meal. Thank you so much to the team. The fish plater was amazing. The Halibut fish special was beautiful, the fillet steak was best I’ve ever had. the lamb dish was absolutely so succulent. And the chicken Waldorf salad was incredible thank you for a beautiful food experience

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julierH9656KT . 2020-08-12

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We decided to have a run out and eat out AGAIN (wooohooo) on Friday evening, so decided to visit one of our favs! They have converted the outside area into the dining area and it was fabulous! The staff have adapted so well to the new rules, the service was wonderful and the food was delicious as always! So nice to be able to actually eat out again, we shall certainly be back again soon!

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CH2287 . 2020-07-22

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Decided to round a trip to the wildlife park off with a trip to one of my favourite restaurants. I was a bit apprehensive- I’d seen on FB that they had converted part of the car park into tables and being stereotypically female, I struggle with my overly large car in small spaces. no matter though, we prebooked via FB messenger whilst in Lion Country, got parked, we wrangled the toddler and the baby into the pub and ordered two large Rosè. The lovely front of house suggested we share a bottle but I wasn’t sure it would do anything for my reversing skills when it came to operation exit. Two chicken Caesar salads and the worlds most enviable toddler nuggets and chippies. I’ve missed this place during lockdown as we were too far for their marvellous take out services but thankfully their chefs obviously kept sharp - food was SO good! All nice and clean and socially distanced, lots of space, lots of love. Can’t wait to come back again.

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RCB90 . 2020-07-21

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Well adapted to the new rules, (2020) (C19) food fabulous, impeccable Service from Tom, and a very welcoming atmosphere. Thank you

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Mrsdrinkallx . 2020-07-09

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Really friendly staff-they are focussed on making sure you have everything you need, amazing food and it’s dog friendly which is a big bonus

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565bethanyh . 2020-03-09

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Good food. Good service. Does what it says on the tin. Good selection of real ales. Friendly locals.

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marion H . 2020-03-03

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Had a table booked for 20:15 Saturday night, got there 30mins early for a drink in the bar, a table was available so we got seated straight away. Service was fast, and all the staff were very informative, friendly and helpful.A great selection of drinks, especially if you like a decent real ale The food was brilliant, homemade scotch egg starter in curry sauce, followed by braised ox cheek, banana custard with a twist to finish.Couldn’t fault anything and am looking forward to my next visit.If you’re around the area you should definitely give it a try.

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yorkshirelad73 . 2020-03-02

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We have been meaning to give the King William a try for some time as friends all say it's a great place. So at last we went. Our visit was a Friday lunchtime & I was so surprised to see how busy it was (great sign). So how did it go?Well parking was an issue as the car park is small so parked on the road but its very rural so not an issue. When we entered it was clear that they had builders in, possibly due to the recent floods but it didn't detract too much from the experience The restaurant was very busy & only 1 staff but he was fantastic . Didn't get his name but he was great All 4 meals looked great. I had the lamb shank demi pie, something I don't normally go for but it was beautiful & looked great too, as did the other mealsThe bar area is also dog friendly If I'm totally honest it is in need of a revamp but it looks like they have stated this as the toilets are mid-transformation so looking forward to see what they do next time we go, which we willThumbs up for the king William

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RobMcAndrews . 2020-02-22

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Once again a fish platter (shared) was a delight. Just brilliant and many thanks again to Tom and everyone else working there for providing such service and quality.

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Clive B . 2020-02-09

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Really good food and service try the beef cheeks. Family of 5 and a dog will definitely be coming back.

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Number4Jumper . 2020-02-08

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Finally got round to visiting for lunch today after wanting to try it for months but never seeming to be able to make it happen. Very impressed with the food, great choices and it was obvious that everything was freshly cooked from the finest ingredients. The staff were very friendly and very helpful with food recommendations. The beef cheek was one of the recommendations, which is what I decided to order and I'm glad I did as it was really good.We will most definitely be back again in the not too distant future. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

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dalecH725QW . 2020-02-04

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Dog friendly pub with good food and nice atmosphere. Came for lunch and had a mixture of lunch and normal menu. Good choices and all the food was excellent - be aware they do not open until 12 noon and therefore if you arrive beforehand you will be waiting in car park.

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gardenerandrea . 2020-02-01

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Went here yesterday, fantastic roast nothing to complain about. Very busy must book in advance so your not disappointed

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41sallyannem . 2020-01-27

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Had our daughters 21st birthday party here and it was just amazing . They left the marquee up after Christmas which was just perfect for us ,when they called to say we could book the marquee we was just over the moon . Nothing is too much trouble for the staff here they made our daughters party so special .We chose pie chips and peas as the buffet and it was just amazing !! All the guest loved the food and the atmosphere compliments were in abundance.Kirsty went above and beyond on the day of the party and we would hands down recommend the king William to anyone :) Thank you so much ❤️

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Lisanew78 . 2020-01-12

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I must confess, after eating all over the world I am a self confessed “foodie”. My quest to find a half decent place to eat near to Doncaster usually ends in disappointment. Most pubs in our area are unfriendly and serve bland, grey, tasteless food. We travel from our Bawtry home for many miles in our quest to find decent pub food!

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160jerryc . 2020-01-01

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We frequent the King William often with our 4 legged friends and always receive the best service and great food. New Years Eve was just an amazing evening. The food was exceptional and fantastic value. Tom, Kirsty and the other bar staff worked so hard to make it a great evening. We enjoyed the live music and the magician was so entertaining, I could have watched him all night. Although the pub is a few miles from home, we still class it as our local. Always a great welcoming whenever we visit. Heres to a great 2020. Thanks again for a wonderful evening.

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Threaders56 . 2020-01-01

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Although the food was nice , they were very small portions , hubby thought he had ordered a kiddies meal and it is very over priced for what you get

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Diana R . 2019-12-30

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We booked in for the Xmas Menu on a Friday night, and were not disappointed. All the dished we had were excellent, and with very generous helpings. Lovely atmosphere and good food and drink make the King William one of the best in the area.

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percyneal60 . 2019-12-23

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Had a lovely dinner with family, the food is lovely and reasonably priced. The service is really good too! Thank you.

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Katie T . 2019-11-27

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Just been here for first time ,lovely run out for lunch , our food was delish , seafood sharing platter was well worth money , fabulous menu, pecan walnut tart divine , very warm and comfortable pub, kirsty who served us very helpul and polite nothing too much trouble ,will be definetly going agaon

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779deep . 2019-11-26

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Wow! This place is excellent. It’s charming inside, very traditional and clean. The service was great, friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. We had the beef and lamb Sunday roast and I’m really impressed. The best was the camembert starter, wow! Super tasty. We normally go to the sun inn, it’s our local place but not anymore. We’re so excited to try it again and can’t wait to come back. Especially in the summer, lovely looking outside area right by the water. We plan on stopping by to get some jersey milk soon as well.

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Brittandjohn . 2019-11-24

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Had a fabulous meal tonight, one of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had in a long time. The roast rolled ribeye of beef was amazing.

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EmmaButty . 2019-11-10

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Very nice to look at, diffused lighting and blazing log fire gave it a wonderful ambience. Service was good from start to finish. I couldn't believe the meals that were coming out of the kitchen, large plates stacked with black yorkshire pudding - yes black and very soggy. There were 9 of us, we had the roast dinner trying the pink beef, lamb and pork. I could not cut the pork and like those who ordered beef we ahd to shred the meat before eating. Roast potatoes were overdone and sharing 2 bowls of "Seasonal Veg" between us was really cheapskate. Definitely overpriced. Won't be going back

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Steve A . 2019-10-24

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Quality over quantity? Neither! Very expensive for what you get, it may of been an off day but to have raw (blue at most, not “pink” as it states) roast beef, 1 small and another smaller roast potato, a tablespoon worth of mash and same again fresh vegetables for £16 is a little naughty. You haven’t reinvented the wheel nor answered the meaning of life with your Sunday roast, why so much for it? At most you’ve left me wondering how you get away with it. Another roastie and spoonful of veg won’t hurt your GP.

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TheBritishLion . 2019-10-14

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Booked a table in advance with friends, nice friendly staff with good service. The only disappointment was the amount of salt chef had used in the food, we all noticed it. It was a bit pricey too for the standard of food. Could do better but only our opinion at the end of the day.

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Y8472FHneils . 2019-10-14

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The setting and the staff were wonderful and very attentive. The food however, we felt was very pricey for the quality, and quantity of food. The rib eye on the Sunday lunch was far too fatty and although listed as pink should have been cooked through more considering the amount of fat in it. The goose fat roasties we’re very nice, but at these prices I expected more than one normal sized one and a small one. One bowl of veg brought to the table between us all. We could ask for more and the staff would be happy to get them, but, really when your paying a higher price for a Sunday lunch should I have to be asking for enough veg to feed us all or should it be brought out anyway?

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Deano_Benson . 2019-10-13

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Best Sunday lunch we've had in a long time. Staff were helpful and attentive. Beautiful pub. Amazing food.

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Odyssey828446 . 2019-10-13

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A beautiful pub/restaurant inside and out. The location itself was beautiful with a river down the bottom which looked stunning at sundown.

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katieelizabethscott . 2019-10-10

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I have visited several times this year and been delighted every time. This time just two of us, and the dog, who was treated like royalty again!

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John F . 2019-10-09

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Sociable and pleasant staff (as usual - thanks Kirstie) with a delicious sea food platter and chips added which were amazing in their own right!

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Clive B . 2019-10-03

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Never had such a genuine, friendly welcome anywhere as we did here on our first visit. It began our lunch on a nice high. The young guy quickly took our drinks order and gave us time to settle and choose from an interesting menu . The prices are slightly above the norm but that is validated once the food arrives. Our mains were excellent, quality ingredients , on trend presentation. Desert of meringue mess was more mess than meringue, so the lemon curd was necessary to cut through the cream. It was lovely, but personally we would have preferred less cream and more crunch and fruit, however we cleared the whole lot!!, we will definitely be back.

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Joasi23 . 2019-09-27

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Having seen and followed the facebook posts we booked a table for a saturday evening

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892IanS . 2019-09-24

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Brought my daughter here prior to her holiday next week. The menu looked good if a little too pricey but we would probably be rewarded with excellent plates of food. I went with the Belly Pork as did my partner, my daughter fancied the chicken pie and peas with chips.

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figsbury . 2019-09-05

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Hot day and top class food served by Tom and front of house staff - I have to say that the efficiency and pleasant demeanour of everyone here add to what is a perfect situation to be eating in! Plus perfect food from the excellent menu.

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Clive B . 2019-08-26

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Arrived on this beautiful day and spent the first 40 minutes queuing for a warm flat Coke served in a plastic glass that we had to pay £3 deposit for. Drinks were expensive comparable with London prices and a bottle of Pinot Grigio was £22. We thought it better to get a bottle to save waiting again but no ice buckets so it ended up warm. We left after an hour because the queue for drinks was even worse. What a shame

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630julieth . 2019-08-26

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Beautiful 3 course meal, service was also fantastic and we will 100% be visiting again and more often! Prices reasonable and the quality and presentation of the food was just excellent.

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Jfearn17 . 2019-08-21

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Just returned from having lunch here and can honestly say the food was fantastic my wife had fish and chips and I can honestly say it's the biggest fish and chips I have ever seen and was cooked to perfection

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Glynn T . 2019-08-10

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Heard good things about this pub and seen a lot of great photos and marketing on facebook we finally had a couple hours free and took a ride over absolutely could not find a fault with the place.

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Ryefieldfalcons . 2019-08-03

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This was our first trip here and Upon arrival all looked good. The pub itself and the grounds and facilities for sitting outside even when the weathers not so good was admirable.

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H G . 2019-07-25

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It has been a while since we last visited this pub/restaurant (over 18 months) because on that occasion the food brought out was not what we had ordered, what did come out was not particularly good, and the final bill was incorrect.

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DoncLad . 2019-07-23

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This place is incredible! Try the Yorkshire Board to share, followed by the best steak I have had anywhere in the world! I have eaten in some of the best restaurants and have not had a better steaks anywhere. Wether it's the rump special or the fillet steak, they are always cooked to perfection. They always have a good selection of wines and also a cracking pint of Chantry's New York Pale. Try and save some room for the incredible cheese board (I'm normally too full). Also a bonus is it's a dog friendly pub :-)

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Mick S . 2019-07-18

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Lovely country pub, friendly attentive staff.

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MonkeyLover70 . 2019-06-27

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Well I cant say enough about this place it is absolutely outstanding! You have become our go to restaurant to celebrate a family occasion. This time it was a golden wedding and King Billy you didnt let us down. We had drinks on the terrace and a wonderful lunch last Saturday. The food was simply delicious. I had fish and chips and the batter was so light and the fish so tasty. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the service we received was outstanding. Well done the team. We cant believe our luck that you are just down the road THANK YOU!

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Karen S . 2019-06-25

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Weve been to the king William a number of times now and never had a bad meal or service.we went for a birthday celebration in may and loved it and went again this month for another birthday celebration the staff always go above and beyond for you. The food as always was incredible all cooked perfectly even when special requirements were asked. We will keep visiting when we can

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genna93s . 2019-06-25

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We visited on 17th June for an evening meal and had the yorkshire sharing board to start which was excellent, there was plenty for all four of us and the lovely lady serving us gave us more bread when we requesed it. The mains were also excellent, very tasty we'll presented and an alternative was offered when something was not available on one of the dishes. Unfortunately all this wonderful food did not leave room for a pudding. We will most certainly be visiting again.

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Mark C . 2019-06-25

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Visited the restaurant on Saturday evening. Welcome from the staff was good and any questions were answered, either immediately or after checking. I liked the fact that if they didn't know, the admitted the fact, and went to find out. Much better than waffling.

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Kev W . 2019-06-04

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I recently made a private booking at the King William for my friends baby showed in the gun room forwards the back of the pub. The food was absolutely amazing and everyone commented on how good it was. Price was great too! The staff were so friendly and supportiveness in both the lead up and on the day so I would highly recommend this place. Not only for the restaurant but also for any private booking requirements too! Well done to the team!!

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RLE14 . 2019-06-03

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We’ve been several times now and absolutely love the food and atmosphere. Tom and his team always give you a fantastic welcome and can remember your drinks from previous visits without us asking. The food is absolutely fantastic , whether it’s a gorgeous Sunday Roast or the beautiful sea bass (my favourite). Every member of staff is a credit to this pub. You never have to sit without a drink as they’re all so attentive. There aren’t many weeks now that we don’t visit, love it

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Jackie C . 2019-06-02

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We have had a fantastic meal with a group of friends tonight. Lovely atmosphere, great beers and fabulous food highly recommended

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Paula G . 2019-05-31

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Good atmosphere, freshly cooked food so we had to wait nearly an hour but was good, menu was a little on the limited side for me personally but cannot please everyone. One annoyance was the pressure of asking if we wanted more drinks whilst waiting for food but I guess you have to keeping the takings up in a rural situation. Would not dismiss but would probably like a different menu.

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Ratherfussy . 2019-05-12

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Me and my husband have eaten here quite a few times in the past and have always been happy with the food.

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Eliz_1979 . 2019-05-06

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Called today for lunch with my wife,mother in law and the dog

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Glynn T . 2019-05-06

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I visited this restaurant after it was recommended by a friend, however obviously something has changed since her visit! I had the parfait to start, which was really set so was more like a pate. I then had the steak.. it comes to something when a chef cannot cook a steak to the correct temperature. The meat was poor quality and extremely over cooked.

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Louisewalsh01 . 2019-05-01

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Visited here twice. My first visit was great but my second visit was even better!

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NicolaMoss1972 . 2019-04-28

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Visited the restaurant recently and were greeted by a lovely professional gentleman who seated us outside.

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sarahjones101 . 2019-04-28

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Visited recently with my partner. Service was lovely, greeted by the manager who seated us straight away. Really nice welcoming gentleman with a positive attitude!

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. 2019-04-25

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We visited the King William Inn on Sunday for a family meal after not dining there in nearly a year and it was just as good as our last visit. Everybody's meals were delicious and the staff are always so accommodating even though the pub was packed to the rafters the service didn't dip. The only reason I've not given 5* is because we had the table next to the windowsill and there were ants constantly running around and coming onto the edge of the table, they'd obviously appeared because of the lovely weather, but having them next to me whilst eating wasn't the best, it's not enough to stop us visiting again and I'm sure we'll be back soon.

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. 2019-04-23

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Had a fantastic Sunday lunch here. Staff were lovely and so accommodating, nothing was to much. Food was amazing and the chef even came out to check everybody was enjoying their meals. Highly recommend!

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. 2019-04-15

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Once again we visited the King William inn for a late lunch and once again we were not disappointed. Food was exceptional and the wine superb. Service was spot on. Never been disappointed with this pub.

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. 2019-04-12

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We came here for Lunch on Saturday with my Son and Fiancee. Great menu

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. 2019-03-31

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I wrote last year that illness had prevented us visiting here for ages. Well - again it's the first time since then, due to the same reasons! First trip out any distance from home in nearly a year and it deserved to be here. Good to be here where a traditional homely type pub (in my opinion) offers a great choice of well cooked varieties from an innovative and varied menu served by great staff, one of whom immediately provided our dog with a drink (of water!) I had chorizo scotch egg with a black pudding roulade drizzled on the plate below followed by the beef roast. Note this is beef cooked pink. I first made contact here with a motor cycle meet about 10 years back and have kept coming ever since . Joe and Becky have worked hard here to high standards and continue to alter for the better some of the features indoors and out, without disturbing the atmosphere it enjoys. Thanks folks, and all the staff too. Clive and Pat

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. 2019-03-20

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We went for Sunday lunch in order to avoid the carvery chaos of most places. We were not disappointed with any aspect of our visit. The pub was busy with diners but we were shown to our table exactly on time. The food was excellent and served quickly given peak time. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Well done all around. We will be back!

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. 2019-03-15

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Set slightly off the beaten track,and on the edge of a canal you will find this cosy little Inn. Serving up very good fayre,and with an adequate wine list it is certainly worth another visit.

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. 2019-03-09

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We arrived on Valentines for a meal with ab old friend not realising it was a set menu - not a problem, the team willingly offered an alternative that we were more than happy with - great customer service even on a very busy night - thankyou so much.

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. 2019-02-16

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Excellent food & service. Make you feel welcome. Our server Kirsty such a lovely lady & so friendly. Open fire. Love the ambience of this place. Dogs welcome too.

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. 2019-02-03

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Took our daughter-in-law out for dinner (visiting from Portsmouth). Table not ready when we got there, but sat in lounge by the open fire, staff very attentive and apologising for our wait. Food was excellent, service was very good, throughout meal staff asked if we needed drinks. Definitely go again.

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. 2019-01-24

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Our friends invited us to join them for a night out here and we are so glad they did.

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. 2019-01-22

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Four of us dined here for Sunday lunch. What an amazing place we have found! The service was first class from the moment we walked in and the quality of food was amazing! We will definately be dining here again and certainly recommend it to our friends and family. A*******

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. 2019-01-21

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Having read some of the negative reviews about the food and service I was a little anxious about having lunch with a friend. I needn't have been. The service was attentive, friendly and efficient (it was like being at home). The food, from the varied menu, was served quickly and was very tasty. My friend had the mushroom risotto which she said was delicious. I had the beef and Guinness pie which was absolutely excellent, so packed with tasty well cooked beef it needed the extra jug of gravy to accompany it. The meals were all good value and in good sized portions. We had an excellent, cosy dining experience at the King William and we will definitely be returning.

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. 2019-01-18

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Ate here with family of all ages on a busy Saturday afternoon, catered for children in the group.Food delicious, service good. Have eaten here about six or seven times now and never disappoints.

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. 2019-01-14

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We visited as a family and found the food to be very average, high end pub grub but really nothing special. A £5 supplement for lamb seems very excessive for people who are already paying £25 a head. What really made an impression though was the attitude of the staff who work there. Grumpy, unfriendly and very unwelcoming. They seem to attempt to discredit any criticism by saying that the reviewer has an issue with them due to their support of local fox hunting. Well I can tell you now that all it does is show up their true attitude towards customers in the pub. Never again.

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. 2019-01-07

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7 of enjoyed a lovely meal here tonight. Managed to squeeze us in last minute too! Starters, mains and desserts were fab! The open fire was a definite bonus too. This wasn't our first visit and won't be our last.

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. 2018-12-31

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I used to come here a few times a year when I lived in the area. Whilst back visiting family we decided to go here for a family lunch. Unfortunately 5 out of the 6 of us were unhappy with our meals. The steaks and lamb shanks were tough and the chips with the fish were soggy. Both of the fishes with the fish and chips were nice and crispy. Now we love our food in my family but nobody managed to clear their plates due to the unappetising food. I did give feedback to the waitress but she didn’t seem bothered at all. It’s a real shame as I used to like it here.

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. 2018-12-31

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Attended a family get together at this pub. Quite a strange crowd of local inbreds around bar? Meal took ages to arrive and was average. The establishment hosted the local fox hunt last year so won't be returning. I'd give zero if possible!!!

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. 2018-12-28

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We used to love it here but we went recently and found it was lacking in atmosphere. I did not like the food either and we left ours Suppose you can't please everybody

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. 2018-12-28

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Visited with my parents. Staff seemed friendly enough, traditional pub with small rooms and wooden tables, quiet location and seem to do a lot of real ales. I wasn’t eating as I had a Christmas meal that evening and myparents not being very adventurous both ordered the fish & chips. Really disappointed as they were greasy and soggy and basically inedible. My mum wouldn’t let me complain as she hates a fuss and the girl that collected our plates didn’t seem unduly bothered that they had hardly been touched. Not sure if it’s the food in general or just the fish & chips, as having since read the reviews it looks like a few people have commented on them. Although it doesn’t look like they will improve as the management don’t seem to accept criticism of their establishment and instead of taking it on the chin and learning from it, use all sorts of excuses for any bad reviews, including blaming the customer for not loving their food!!! Beggars belief.

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. 2018-12-28

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My first time last night at The King William Pub. A great atmosphere, fabulous food and lovely staff, especially Paige

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. 2018-12-21

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