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Nº 107 in 573 in Chelmsford

Nº 19 of 95 Other cuisines in Chelmsford

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I arrived last week and have not eaten here since i moved back to the area. The gentlemen that run the place are still there and have done an exceptional job, absolutely fantastic, the staff were incredible and the dishes were beautiful. I would highly recommend this beautiful place

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jimbo . 2024-12-23

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I would strongly urge anyone considering visiting here and spending your hard earned cash, to use the Trip Advisor filter and read the less favourable reviews over the last 12 mths or so, observe the blatantly obvious continuous issues and make your own mind up whether to risk it or not. Also note the repeatedly outrageous replies from the 2 owners. STAY AWAY or run the risk of wasting your money and coming away at best - disappointed, at worst - emotionally undone and hungry. Please note the reoccurring theme of the aggressive owners. When I have read extreme reviews in the past, I struggle with seeing it as having been that bad tbh - but in the case of this restaurant - it's absolutely true. Why the 2 male owners are in the service industry is utterly beyond me. The theme seems to be - It's alright while it's all hunky dorey, but goes rapidly down hill, at their hands, when it's not. Being asked to leave, being screamed at and aggressive behaviour is all too familiar to be ignored. Are all these customers wrong? I too was treated horrendously, suggested to we leave, made to feel physically intimidated, shouted at across the car park like others and pushed backwards out the door. As you walk in, the ambience and atmosphere is seductive and welcoming, but this is where the good stuff ends. We went from having a few minor errors in the service, to being invited to leave, very quickly. It was a bit of an unhinged reaction from the restaurant. I booked a table for 4, 2 mths ago, on the Friday before Christmas for my husbands birthday. We ordered 4 drinks incl 2 mocktails for 2 teenagers. I clarified with the server the last 2 were off the mocktail menu because he seemed very young, nervous and not really paying attention. Sure enough, they arrived and the mocktails contained alcohol. They had to be sent back. Then servers appeared and offered us plates of food that was not ours. Next, the lamp failed on our table. We alerted a member of staff who took it away but it was not replaced, leaving our corner of the room quite dull. We had to ask again for it to be replaced. We were ordering more drinks before our starters even arrived (they took a long time). When finally our order was taken - She took 3 drinks orders and walked away before I even had a chance to order mine. I thought it would appear obvious that a table of 4 with 4 empty glasses would want 4 drinks and I had not even been asked, but no. I then managed to get the attention of one of the 2 male owners as he was walking past. I tried my best to try and explain but he said quite oddly 'I can't talk to you'. I didn't know why (like he was in the middle of something or busy) but then the other male owner arrived. I again tried my best to explain very nicely and politely about the drinks and also just confirm that there were 2 mocktails on our order, mainly because of the pure waste of the last 2 but this is where it went down hill so fast, I simply couldn't understand. Basically, we were blamed for not being clear, for then complaining, then being aggressive - which we had done none of. Like a threat, he invited us to leave he we weren't happy with it (like so many other reviews). And it was said in such a way, with a look up and down, as if to say 'yeah - like you're gonna leave on the Friday before Christmas, when you've booked a birthday meal??!' So my husband saw the way I was being spoken to and decided that was it. We voted with our feet and called his bluff with the threat of leaving, and went. The same male owner, was then physically oppressive and intimidating, stepping up close and accusing us of being aggressive - shouting across the car park as we left. My teenagers were left really shaken up. I know two people who worked there and would never go back because of these owners. If they act like this in front of customers, I hate to think what goes on behind closed doors. I fully expect the same response from the P&W as others have had on this forum who have had the same experience - empty accusations, defensive talk, all the customers fault etc.

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Janette R . 2024-12-22

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A gem! Justin and Brendan have raised this restaurant to a consistently high standard of food, service and ambiance. It does not disappoint in any respect

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david bullock . 2024-12-20

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A gem! Justin and Brendan have raised this restaurant to a consistently high standard of food, service and ambiance. It does not disappoint in any respect

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david b . 2024-12-20

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This was the most charming restaurant I've ever been to! The decor, the candles, the white table cloths... everything was absolutely beautiful. The service was excellent... friendly, attentive waiters, so accommodating without being intrusive. All of that, along with the delicious food, made this a very special event for us. Have already recommended it to friends.

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suebrewer . 2024-12-20

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This has become our go to restaurant for delicious food and amazing cocktails. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. Our only problem is that we probably eat too quickly because it’s all so scrumptious 😋

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Joanna P . 2024-12-20

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We had a wonderful birthday celebration with special friends. The food was amazing, the service was perfect, attentive, but not too much. Will definitely visit again

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Helen Mullen . 2024-12-19

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Great restaurant, I had the Xmas lunch menu, it was an excellent well thought out and constructed meal, well presented and served by super staff. I will visit again.

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Mark Taylor . 2024-12-16

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Lovely lunch.The restaurant was tastefully decorated for Christmas.Hope to return for evening meal.

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Jean Pearce . 2024-12-13

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The service is brilliant, they make you feel so welcome and are very attentive. The atmosphere is lovely, very comfortable and mellow. The food was delicious with great sized portions for a very reasonable price.

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Samara . 2024-12-08

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Absolutely perfect for proper couple dining. I expected to pay a lot, but oh my days was it worth it. Incredible food that was prepared and cooked perfectly. A level of service to be envied by even the best famous restaurants. Unassuming low key piano music in the background. An absolute gem of a fine dining restaurant.

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stuart tinham . 2024-12-05

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Could not fault this lovely restaurant. We were a party of 6 and all agreed the food and service was amazing. The decor was great and ready for the festive season, which gave a cosy and welcoming atmosphere We will look forward to visiting again. Thanks,

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jh . 2024-12-05

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Fabulous restaurant, the best roast beef I’ve eaten. Gorgeous decor, fantastic service, absolutely faultless. Can highly recommend

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Emma Prince . 2024-12-01

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Our daughter enjoyed her wedding at the Pig and Whistle last Saturday. While I tend not to write reviews, I am moved to do so on this occasion, because I believe excellence should be celebrated. And that was the experience of everyone at the wedding, it was truly excellent. Justin and his team were superb, the calm way he managed everything was such a comfort. The food was amazing, the atmosphere warm and intimate, and the service brilliant! Thank you for making our daughter’s wedding such a wonderful day.

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James Green . 2024-11-29

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I have to say what a great place staff are fantastic and food was outstanding lovely atmosphere definitely recommend 👌

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Marc Gaunt . 2024-11-25

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A lovely pub for Sunday lunch. Good friendly service and reasonably priced.

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Dan Col . 2024-11-24

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Sunday afternoon at the fabulous Pig & Whistle Restaurant. The wind was howling outside but inside the beautifully decorated restaurant we thoroughly enjoyed our champagne and three course lunch. We started with the best prawn, crayfish and smoked salmon starter we had ever had, delicious flavours and so many prawns. Main courses were roast beef and Gt Garnet’s roast pork. These both came with all the trimmings and the roast potatoes were deliciously crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. We both decided to have the Christmas sundae for dessert and this was a luxurious treat of all things festive. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, first class food and service with beautiful festive decor and candles galore. Truly magical, thank you Pig & Whistle Restaurant.

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Julie Ledger . 2024-11-24

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Would have loved a draught ale.

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Sheila Carter . 2024-11-19

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A unique restaurant! Absolutely worth visiting to celebrate a special occasion, although reasonable value can be had if ordering from their set menu. Waiters were extremely polite and courteous. Food was top notch. A true 5 star experience. I'm literally trying to find anything as constructive criticism and it's basically impossible. Really well done and anybody visiting will have a lovely time.

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Richard Gower . 2024-11-18

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We have eaten at the pig & whistle some years ago and the service with a smile and food was amazing but not this time. No smiles, I had scallops for starters, really bad 3 tiny over cooked for £15. I have had scallops many times and these were the worst. Main course, I chose the lamb, again stingy portion which consisted of mainly fat. I complained, the straight faced waiter removed £28 from the bill. We were a party of six and we were all disappointed. Standards have certainly gone down. Would never eat there again or recommend. Anyone who enjoys eating at the pig and whistle and loves the food, it does makes me wonder what sort of rubbish they normally eat.

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Caroline Doughty . 2024-11-16

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Very nice ambiance about the place my meal was fine but my girlfriends meal wasent hot and only tried 10per cent and went to complain to waiter whose response was should have said something before starting it very rude and unprofessional shame because apart from that was fine

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Andrew Harris . 2024-11-10

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Amazing staff VERY attentive. Beautiful surroundings, great flavours and amazing new dishes 5 stars all round. We cannot wait to come again!!

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Richard E . 2024-11-07

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First time visiting Pig & Whistle Restaurant and it definitely won’t be the last. As a party of six we had an amazing Sunday lunch. The hosts were charming and the service was impeccable. We all had two courses and then a couple of us shared desserts as we couldn’t resist even though we were totally full. We will definitely be returning to this charming eatery!

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Lizzie Makins . 2024-11-06

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Apart from the delicious food, the ambience is very special. It is calm and intimate with an eclectic collection of objects around the room. The set menu options are very affordable and the the wine list reasonably priced with a superb house champagne and local wine. 10/10

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David Albert . 2024-11-06

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We visited for Sunday Lunch and can honestly say it was the best Sunday lunch we’ve ever had out. The food was superb but even more so was the service, everyone was so friendly and nothing was too much. We will most definitely be returning again. Thank you for making it such a lovely experience

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C B . 2024-11-03

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The perfect venue / restaurant for an intimate wedding. This venue made it possible for my dad who has since passed experience and witness our family and my husband's, officially unite. From initial contact owners - Justin, Brendan and their team were very personable, welcoming and professional. It was honestly one of the best days and felt magic from start to finish. We felt very comfortable and relaxed. The decor makes it feel very intimate and cosy and tied in perfectly with our colour scheme. The food was so delicious, the service was so attentive and supportive. All the guests commented on how lovely the venue was, the wedding breakfast food, canapes and the atmosphere of the day. The weather was unbelievable and the outside courtyard / garden, provided a lovely backdrop for photos - especially golden hour we hope you are prepared for a wave of new regular customers! 🙂 and it's great to know we have somewhere special to return to on anniversaries. Thank you so much x

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Amy . 2024-10-30

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Excellent .... very friendly and welcoming, food was awesome, Caramelised Onion & Goats cheese tart is probably the best I have tasted. Will be back

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Karen W . 2024-10-19

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Came here for a family meal for 6, make sure you book a table in advance. Really lovely atmosphere, great food, fantastic service with friendly staff. Can’t wait to come back again!

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Hayley . 2024-10-19

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What a great experience. From start to finish we really felt looked after. Food was high quality and plentiful. Such a great feeling about the place. Such a rarity to find places like this. Keep it up! We’ll be back.

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Chefardo . 2024-10-12

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Roast is good but let down because only got 2 very small roast potatoes that were possibly reheated a few times, also very disappointed with the starters, mushroom starter was nice but only got 2 mushrooms cut in half, yes that’s right 2 mushrooms, ham hock and chicken terrine slice was about half a centimetre thick, felt like they had run out of food.

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Julie S . 2024-10-08

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The other reviews support everything we found when we visited. Good food, nice atmosphere, lovely staff. So what makes the difference to similar venues. 1) Not short staffed, 2) Staff and Managers dressed smartly, and were polite. 3) Selected menu, means that each dish is nicely presented, cooked well with good ingredients. We will be back.

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Bobbychops . 2024-10-07

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Went last week for lunch , the food was very good and the service was friendly and efficient . We have been a number of times in the past, and although we will return ,for some strange reason the toilets have now been changed to unisex , which both my partner and I are uncomfortable with .

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Chris Gilbert . 2024-10-01

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This place is probably the best independent restaurant I have ever been in the UK! I cannot explain in words how good this food was. Recommend all day, every day. Both me and my girlfriend were so impressed. This was our 2 year anniversary dinner date and couldn’t have picked a better place! Will come back ASAP!

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Jack . 2024-09-25

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We absolutely adore this restaurant. The cosy decadence (white tablecloths and table lamps!), exquisite food, slick staff, moreish wine, countryside views… I could rant about this place for a long while! Our favourite place to eat hands down, we find any excuse to go there… roll on Christmas!

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Lucinda Ward . 2024-09-23

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Brendan, Justin and the whole team go that extra mile to make each and every customer feel at home and comfortable. Taking to Justin in regards to his styling of the interior reflects their personality and makes the experience so enjoyable. All this is before you even start to enjoy the wonderful food and quality wines on offer combined with excellent levels of service by a young but well trained staff and a exceptional Chef and kitchen team. This restaurant is a great example on how people who are passionate and care about their customers work so hard, thank you.

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Bruce . 2024-09-18

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First time at the Pig and Whistle. Went for lunch. Atmosphere is lovely, very intimate and warm. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. I look forward to another visit.

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Darren Reynolds . 2024-09-12

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Could not fault this place. Food was excellent, atmosphere was very cosy, a real old English pub turned restaurant. Reasonable prices, staff were excellent.

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Steve Dowding . 2024-09-10

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Not quite sure how to describe the decor but it is definitely not the run of the mill, nice to see table clothes. Great set menu at a reasonable price. Service and cooking both excellent well worth a visit. The pub is set in a very rural location making this a very pleasant venue.

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Robert harris . 2024-09-06

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Absolutely love this wonderful restaurant. Beef wellington and sole were stunning . Staff are very friendly . I can see why , the owners watch them with a clear eye . One of the owners is ex first class crew from a high end airline . Love that the toilets are unisex . A lovely modern sigh of the times . Booked in for Christmas . Two rosette . Well done .

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BCM O corrin (Bosco) . 2024-08-26

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Maybe the restaurant could be called "The Middle & Upper Class Restaurant." Considering the sum we paid, the food was of extremely poor quality. I wouldn't have mind if there had been excellent food served. You expect the cuisine at restaurants like this to be very good for the prices they are demanding, especially in light of the current crisis in the cost of living. For three people, we paid £250 for three courses and three rounds of drinks.  Regarding the cost of living crisis, I'm positive the owners are either ignorant of it or not aware of it. I'm pretty sure that the middle and upper classes are the target market for their rates, even with their outstanding service; they would be willing to pay these kind of prices for mediocre or average meals. Restaurants like these must be more inclusive.

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jedd l . 2024-08-25

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We went for Sunday lunch and in general the food was very good. My 20 year old son joked while looking at the menu about the minute steak whether it was actually “minute” as in small , we said no it was just the type of streak it was . It was in fact the smallest adult meal I’ve ever seen served in any restaurant. The plate was no bigger than 6 or 7 inches in diameter, and it was literally steak and chips, no salad or any other vegetables . My mother also had the steak so we were left feeling a bit short changed when the bill came up at 230 for 4. Oh well you live and learn, if you visit and you’re hungry try one of the roasts !!!

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toharv03 . 2024-08-25

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Delicious food and lovely ambience

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Martin Kirk . 2024-08-24

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We were gifted a voucher for this restaurant by our daughter. I’m so glad that she did this. The Pig & Whistle is a hidden gem just outside of Chelmsford. My husband chose off the Al La Carte and I the Fixed Price Menu. We both thoroughly enjoyed our starters, mine monkfish cheeks, his Salt & Pink Pepper Prawns. Mains, a rib-eye steak for him. Minute steak with a delicious peppercorn sauce for me. Desert of pineapple with banana & passionfruit sorbet ( he didn’t want desert but got a spoon when he saw mine) was delicious. Service is very professional and unhurried. We’ll be back

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Jenny . 2024-08-23

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We were greeted by a lovely gentleman with a friendly manner.Once we were seated he left us to look at the menu we didn’t feel rushed and was very relaxed. We ordered the Lemon Sole which was beautifully cooked my husband said it was the nicest fish he has had in a very long time. We will definitely be back again.

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Bernie H . 2024-08-22

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Went here for lunch with friends. Had the set lunch deal. Excellent value and food was perfect. Lovely surroundings with great service to match.

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Colin A . 2024-08-21

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First time ever for us in this local pub and where do we start the place was full of people enjoying the ambiance the food was fantastic the staff were brilliant . We will re book

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Martino B . 2024-08-18

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Lovely restaurant in the heart of the Essex countryside. Charming location and atmosphere and very welcoming owners and staff. Service was great and the food amazing. I would definitely recommend and will be back soon. 💜

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June Rock . 2024-08-18

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Found a hair in my food and the staff were not very apologetic and rude and quite racist towards me. Made me cry the way they spoke to me never again would I go there again the way they treated me

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Leo Temple . 2024-08-16

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A lovely quaint country restaurant with relaxed vibes, brilliant service and excellent food. Would highly recommend.

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Michael Thompson . 2024-08-12

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This place is amazing, food is delicious and freshly cooked, atmosphere & views are excellent. 10/10 for the staff and there hard work. A hidden gem in the countryside. You need to try.

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Amanda . 2024-08-10

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Beautiful place and lovely food. Friendly and efficient service. Certainly recommend it!

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Susan Culling . 2024-07-18

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Adult only restaurant, for discerning diners with a penchant for top quality beautifully presented great food and service. We will be making regular visits to this establishment. Best you book well in advance!

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Paul Moore . 2024-07-11

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Advertised and priced as fine dinning, sorry but the chips served in a bucket and not cooked properly was not fine dinning, my skate wing had no flavour same as my prawn starter, my partner had scallops wrapped in bacon, well bacon rind that was so chewy and didn’t look cooked properly it was inedible, he had the tandoori halibut on top of some potatoes it was dry needed a sauce to go with it really also black patches in potatoes, he then ordered a tiramisu cheese cake which tasted like a plain cheese cake with choc sprinkles on again tasteless, it’s a shame as the pub was cozy staff was lovely we topped up our own wine so I feel they need to up there game to match the lovely website and as Google describes fine dining £180 for 2 people, I would of expected better tbh

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Marie Martin . 2024-07-07

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Wow, what wonderful intimate restaurant, stumbled apon when looking for a place to celebrate our anniversary, superb food, fantastic service, staff are wonderful, chef does amazing food. Perfect for a romantic meal out. Will definitely recommend.

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N Malcolm . 2024-07-03

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Enjoyed a Sunday Lunch here today with my dad and stepmum for Father’s Day - it is one of our local favourites. Cosy atmosphere, fantastic service, and lovely food. I had the scallops starter followed by the skate wing for my main. Both delicious but I was unable to finish the fish as the portion sizes were very generous! I was then torn between two desserts and asked the server to help me choose between two - I ended up with the tiramisu cheesecake served with espresso ice cream and it was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Fellow guests also very happy with their meals. The owners are wonderful and make sure to check in on every table when they are around (which is frequently!). It’s unusual for restaurant owners to be so involved in their business so absolutely love that about them. They have parking available, unisex toilets, and no kids under 10 are allowed.

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Maria Wigan . 2024-06-16

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Absolutely fantastic restaurant - amazing service and even better food. Not too terribly expensive. The owners of the restaurant even stopped by to say hello and make sure we were content. The absolute best place to eat in Essex.

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Coleman Martinson . 2024-06-07

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We celebrated our wedding at this wonderful venue last week. Everything went beautifully, the atmosphere was brilliant,as was the food. All our guests enjoyed themselves, and said they would be back again. What's not to love about The Pig & Whistle. X

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Louise O'connell . 2024-06-04

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I attended my brother’s wedding here on the 29th May 2024. Absolutely beautiful place , the guys who own it were amazing, very welcoming and really nice people. The staff were wonderful too. I 100% recommend this gorgeous venue for any celebration.

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Jenny Sheekey . 2024-06-02

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Great country pub. Warm welcoming with great food.

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Fraser Bainbridge . 2024-06-02

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Atmospheric country restaurant great food and drimk

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Linda Nelson . 2024-05-26

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This was a birthday lunch for my wife, gifted by our son. As we entered the carpark at 3pm we saw a chef arrive - this didn't auger well. A pro bike race - Ride London - had shut most access roads to the P&W and this had evidently caught staff by surprise. One starter, pea and asparagus soup, was anaemic and without taste whilst another, a prawn cocktail, was over-peppered. The three of us were allocated a quarter slice of bread each with our starters. One main course, a chicken roast, was well-received but the two pork loin roasts were inadequate - they were thin, meagre slices of meat from which about 40% needed to be removed if one doesn't enjoy eating fat. As locals, we know the farmer whose pork was quoted as the supplier: he would be disappointed by this obituary for his livestock. There's no beer on draft at this ex-pub and four bottled beers cost us £28. A sticky toffee dessert had been defrosted and tasted bland, but two apple crumbles were splendid. Serving staff explained that some colleagues had failed to appear and others had arrived up to four hours late.

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Peter Emlyn . 2024-05-26

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Very welcoming, accommodating and friendly. Food was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend with personal touches that certainly make you stand out from the rest. Thank you 🙏

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Marianne Leonard . 2024-05-25

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We loved our experience, amazing service, and amazing food. We can't wait to come back 10/10!

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Sandra Gomez . 2024-05-17

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I and my family enjoyed a celebration birthday here. It was outstanding, as usual. I hope to return soon as the food was wonderful, staff attentive and I love the decor. I urge you to visit, you won't be disappointed.

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Wendy Lanham . 2024-05-12

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Such an incredible experience! We came here for my sons birthday and they made the whole experience extra special, food was amazing, the atmosphere was 10/10 and the serving staff were so so friendly! They went out their way to give us a special evening and we could not recommend this place more! We'll be back for sure.

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Jeanette Rye . 2024-05-09

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My 2 daughters and I had Sunday lunch 05/05/2024. Food and atmosphere first class. The owners and staff very polite. We will be back for sure. Thank you

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Susan Sapsford . 2024-05-05

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Just wow!!! by far the best lunch in a long while. Great little restaurant and super friendly service. We had the best scallops and amazing tempura starters I can remember having EVER!!! and the Teriyaki salmon was gorgeous, we walked out planning our next meal. Thank you

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Kelly Winter . 2024-05-04

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We went with our friends Lee and Sam, who had been once before and had raved about the place. We were not disappointed...........it was frankly extraordinary. An enchanting place that is full of charm, that also serves some really beautiful food. Great menu, great winelist, superb service and a fantastic experience. Wow.

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John S . 2024-04-16

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What a gorgeous restaurant. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome by the lovely front of house lady (sorry i didn't catch your name!!). The set menu was not only delicious but excellent value too. Everything was just perfect and I can understand why this restaurant wins awards and is a contender again for restaurant of the year in Essex. Thank you for the special birthday treats as well, a lovely touch. I just wish we lived closer, but we will definitely be back!!

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AnneL190 . 2024-04-15

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Absolute treasure of a restaurant hidden on the edge of Chelmsford. On arrival you receive a warm welcoming, drinks menu is outstanding the wines are well sourced. The food outstanding all locally sourced and super fresh. Very responsibly priced given the quality of your experience. The restaurant is highly designed in keeping with the original building. Will most definitely be back. We had lobster, risotto and the meso cauliflower. Excellent cheese board it was gone before I could get a photo 🤣

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Daniella Evans . 2024-04-12

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Everything first class...food, vibe, decor, food, music and the hosts just absolutely on point..brilliant...

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Lee Bowden . 2024-04-12

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Just back from my second visit here in 6 weeks and only one word covers both visits....SUPERB. Hosts, vibe, food, decor, professionalism and quality all of the highest order. Already searching my diary to plan our next visit...

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lee b . 2024-04-12

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Quite expensive (£100 for 2 roast dinners).. no option for 1 course.. £12 glass of wine, £8 for an orange and lemonade! Having said that, service was excellent and the pub had a quality feel about it. Roast was OK... meat excellent. Sides all @ £6 each (4 small florets of cauliflower cheese), stuffing, we could do without next time. All in all, a nice experience, I'll go back, but won't rush back

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Lee Anthony . 2024-04-07

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An impressive selection of thoughtful dishes and wines served with attention to detail. Delightfully unique decorations and in a beautiful location a mere stones throw from Chelmsford. We went for a birthday meal and were not disappointed. The food was delicious, the service very warm and accommodating. From our table we watched the sun setting over the fields whilst enjoying soft jazz music. We enjoyed our visit and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a fine dining experience to remember.

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Nigel Skeels . 2024-04-04

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An impressive selection of thoughtful dishes and wines served with attention to detail. Delightfully unique decorations and in a beautiful location a mere stones throw from Chelmsford. We went for a birthday meal and were not disappointed. The food was delicious, the service very warm and accommodating. From our table we watched the sun setting over the fields whilst enjoying soft jazz music. We enjoyed our visit and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a fine dining experience to remember.

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Nigel S . 2024-04-04

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Horrible nasty owners very rude especially if you send anything back, never been treated so badly in all my life! Steak was not warm at all so when I sent it back they could not be more ruder if they tried! Very angry men

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Roger C . 2024-04-03

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We visited the Pig and Whistle Saturday evening and had a lovely time. The staff are attentive but not intrusive, and the food and drink were fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would recommend it to anyone who would like somewhere special to go, with great food and service.

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melgleeson . 2024-04-03

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Absolutely wonderful, lovely service, fabulous food and beautiful decor. Plenty of parking. We will certainly return and have already recommended to friends and family

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Elaine Ward . 2024-04-03

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What’s not to love? The hosts and staff were excellent, the food (and food choice) were absolutely out of this world. The wine list was incredible. We had a beautiful leisurely evening and already planning our next visit. Added bonus: no kids running around/misbehaving spoiling the atmosphere.

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pippac123 . 2024-03-24

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This was our 1st visit here as a family of five. I wanted somewhere a bit special, booked, and was then a bit concerned about a handful of previous reviews. I needn't have worried. The restaurant is decorated in a quirky, interesting style and is bedecked with pretty fairy lights. It was heaving when we arrived, but we were greeted warmly, and offered a friendly attentive service for the duration of our visit. Special mention must be made to the lady who is front of house. She's a real credit to the business. Very professional, very amiable. We all chose the set 2 course Sunday lunch. 4 of us opted for the roast beef dinner with sides of cauliflower cheese, with the remaining person in our party choosing the whole lemon sole. A beer, a soft drink, water and a bottle of red were our drinks of choice. In truth, it was faultless. The beef was pink, the potatoes were crispy, and everything was very well seasoned. The fish was also very flavoursome, generous in size, almost buttery, and flaky. Desserts were 4x sticky toffee puddings (tasty, but much more sauce next time please!) and a divine lemon posset with ginger shortbread. All in all, we were all delighted with our dining experience, and would happily recommend the Pig and Whistle. I'd love to return again soon on another day of the week to sample some more of the menu items on offer. Thanks Pig and Whistle for a truly memorable special birthday venue.

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sue_harris1 . 2024-03-24

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This is one of my favourite spots in Chelmsford. It’s fine dining food but with a relaxed atmosphere. Very romantic and my go to spot to take any visiting friends or family.

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Shonnelly . 2024-03-22

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We had an absolutely lovely evening ( March 5th) celebrating our daughters birthday with the family. Greeted by very friendly staff. All staff where very attentive. Food was amazing, we are certainly going back.

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Theresa Russo . 2024-03-16

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As per usual we had a fantastic lunch made all the more special by lovely Grace the waitress. Pig &Whistle is a warm and inviting restaurant with lots of memorabilia from days gone buy around the restaurant. Truly is something special.

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Cruiser49680810864 . 2024-03-15

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A wonderful meal celebrating my mother’s 86th birthday. The food was fabulous, and the table was in a beautiful position. So many lovely things to look at around us. My sister and brother in law had not been before, but they loved it too so they will be visiting again very soon. Great service as always. Thanks very much

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lesleyc581 . 2024-03-14

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Only the second time we have visited and we absolutely love this restaurant. The food is always excellent and the service exemplary. But what makes it so special is how friendly the staff are. Always so welcoming and taking time to ensure you have what you want and are satisfied, but without being overbearing. So natural - and always have time to talk to people even when busy. Just brilliant.

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Graham D . 2024-03-13

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Only the second time we have visited and we absolutely love this restaurant. The food is always excellent and the service exemplary. But what makes it so special is how friendly the staff are. Always so welcoming and taking time to ensure you have what you want and are satisfied, but without being overbearing. So natural - and always have time to talk to people even when busy. Just brilliant.

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Graham Davies . 2024-03-13

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Eclectic eatery , good atmosphere super service , food was good too.

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Adrian Baker . 2024-03-11

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Great atmosphere and a really cosy vibe. Love the fact there are affordable options with the set menu! Food delicious and service was great. Business cards with a number on would be great for the older generation who aren’t tech savvy and want to book a table.

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Mat Coates . 2024-03-10

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Nice quality Sunday roast but not a great deal of it. Portion sizes are small. Pricey

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Greg Mead . 2024-03-09

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First visit, excellent food and welcome

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Heather S . 2024-03-09

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The most wonderful place to dine. The menu amazing, atmosphere wonderful and staff so pleasant. A true delight to look forward to visiting again.

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Winnie C . 2024-03-08

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Had a really fantastic evening, great atmosphere food and excellent service. Would recommend.

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Ian Warwick . 2024-03-07

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We found dining at the Pig & Whistle to be nothing less than a totally delightful experience and there is absolutely no doubt we will return there in the not too distant future. It is a matter of fact two branches of our family circle have already received a recommendation they should visit and enjoy the restaurant.

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Andy C . 2024-03-07

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We had a gorgeous evening, the staff were so lovely, the food was incredible - portions were great and everything was so so tasty! Will be rushing back as soon as we can! Thank you!

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Allie G . 2024-03-07

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5* Restaurant! Amazing food every time we go. We have also tried 2 of the 7 course tasting menus - a taste of love for valentines and taste of Christmas. Both meals were delicious and we even tried food we have never had before. Great value for money. Lovely atmosphere. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to return for more amazing food. My pictures do not do the food justice, these are from the tasting menus

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Tracy Kent . 2024-03-07

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They was very rude to us gave us a filthy look when we ask for tap water, and said, you will have to order a drink with your food I replied, I've never heard of those rules, I don't like rules,with that the waiter pulled the menu out of my hand,I didn't like the way we was treated, so we decided to leave, as we got up they approached us and said how rude to leave,we said you have been rude to us so we are leaving, they told us to get out or they will call the police,I said call the police we haven't done anything wrong,with that he let go of the front door and it hit me,then he opened the door when we was in the car park and shouted out you are banned,as if we would want to back there and be treated so badly it was an awful experience

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Elaine W . 2024-03-06

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I would like to think me and my wife are good cooks, cooking all meals from scratch, this leaves a major problem when eating out. We find so many times when eating out we leave the restaurant dissatisfied we could have done better for a...

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OnAir779313 . 2024-03-03

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The best way of describing our first ever visit to the Pig and Whistle is "We will definitely go there again!" From the moment we stepped through the door we were made very welcome and the matching atmosphere enveloped us. Ours was one of the evening's first bookings and by the time we left the restaurant was approaching being totally full. A good illustration of how popular the Pig and Whistle is, justifiably so. The service was very good and surpassed only by the quality of the food which was superb. My wife had the Marmite glazed mackerel, followed by the Frutti di mare. My choices were the. Tempura cauliflower florets and the Herb crusted pollack. Neither of us were in anyway disappointed with our selections, all were beautifully cooked and presented. As I was driving the opportunity to investigate the interesting wine list could not exist. Similarly the range of bottled beers was out of bounds. My wife faired better and enjoyed her elderflower tonic - a natural choice. Perhaps she should have been driving! The Pig and Whistle's website allows for online bookings and viewing of its menus. That is exactly what we will do again, and it will not be too long before that happens!

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Andy Clark . 2024-02-28

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If you have not been here I can not stress enough how much you need to! This was our first time at Pig & Whistle and I can tell you it shall not be the last….. The owners and staff are an absolute delight made us feel so welcome and right at home thank you so much. The food is AMAZING… Everything is very well presented and cooked to perfection no complaints from us… The lamb shank and chicken supreme !!! Wow 😍😍. Can not wait to return to this delight! Thank you so much Emma & Luke

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Emma Morgan . 2024-02-25

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If you have not been here I can not stress enough how much you need to! This was our first time at Pig & Whistle and I can tell you it shall not be the last….. The owners and staff are an absolute delight made...

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emmamorgan2348 . 2024-02-24

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