Queen Victoria in Charnwood

staff efficient, attentive, professional and the food was like your grandma cooked it with love, so flavoursome 10/10 !!!!! And piping hot where a lot of Sunday carvery’s are just lukewarm. We had a table of 10 and everybody felt the same, we shall definitely be going back 👌

We came here as a spontaneous idea, and had rang 10 mins earlier if they could fit 6 of us in they could. We arrived, and the young lady took our drinks order, then instructed us to go to the carvery. As we were waiting to be served I said to my wife that I was starving, and upon being served by the man behind the carvery, said, "Would you like an extra Yorkshire and stuffing sir, I hear someone's hungry". I thought great, then he also gave me an extra slice of meat. Top bloke and to put the cherry on the cake, it was fab. Would definitely visit again soon.

I've visited many times before and my friend had her birthday here in the function room. The staff are a credit. They really do go above and beyond. I'm sorry, I didn't catch the chaps name but my goodness - how much they went above is beyond words. My friend had a wardrobe malfunction and the guy went out to buy safety pins for us. How many places can say they do that for their customers?! It was an incredible night and I always enjoy coming here to the local. Food has always been fantastic and service is top notch. Thank you so much from us all!

Went for steak night… OMG AMAZING!! No other words. If you don’t go and eat here then you will miss out on an absolute gem

I have to say this is the best carvery in Syston, all food is homemade, fresh roast potatoes a great choice of meat and fresh hand chopped vegetables, really worth the visit with a warm smile from staff very welcoming..I would suggest booking we were lucky to walk in and be accommodated, 💯 percent value for money...thank you guys you were all soooo lovely...not as lovely as the gravy though 😋 see you all again very soon 🙂

Perfect place for a family Sunday dinner roast. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. Will be coming again for sure.

Great little pub, been visiting on and off for a while but had not been in for a couple of months. decided to go back and the food was amazing. probably one of, if not the best pub meals I have ever had. Camembert wedges starter was amazing and the stilton steak sauce was very nice, along with everything. Service was very friendly, the guy behind the bar was very welcoming. would defiantly recommend this pub.

Have just visited the Queen Vic for Sunday carvery and it was excellent although as a coeliac I couldn’t eat the Yorkshire puddings and stuffing there was however gluten free gravy available on request. There was even a choice of gluten free puddings, one little niggle however was they put gluten containing wafer rolls on the apple pie which was excellent by the way. But when I pointed this out to them they immediately offered to get me a fresh slice of pie. The staff were very friendly, quick and efficient and would certainly have no problem eating here again.

Visited on a busy Wednesday lunch and all enjoyed their meal. My red onion and Gruyere tart was gorgeous and my friends all found their Christmas special meals tasty. Staff were pleasant and efficient despite working really hard. We were comfortable but would have appreciated a little more ventilation in these Covid days.

We went as part of a large family booking and I have to say we were very impressed by the quality of the food and service. Despite being a large party the food was piping hot and the staff called out our names rather than the meal we had ordered which made the service quicker and more effective The food was of excellent quality and good portion size. We will definitely be making a return visit

I couldn’t fault the main course of steak and chips. But despite being told at time of booking that there would be a gluten free pudding option, when it came to it the only option was ice cream. Ice cream should accompany a pudding and is in no way a pudding in its own right so was left very disappointed as pudding is the best part of the meal and if you get that wrong the whole meal is a let down.

We visited the Victoria purely on an off chance! What we found was an absolute treasure! My partner and I decided to try their lunchtime Carvery, and I have to say it was magnificent! The food was lovely, the service friendly & incredibly efficient and the surroundings were welcoming and homely. This will definitely not be our last visit here! Top marks to everyone! 👏👏👏

The meal was reasonably priced, cooked almost to perfection and was presented well and was just how I like it, nice and hot and very tasty. The whole experience means we will be back again.

This review is for 2 seperate occasions I've visited Queen Vic for evening meals. The first review was for when it is was the Help to Buy time, where me and my partner enjoyed a lovely steak - which was really nice and good pricing. The second review is from the a couple of weeks ago when me and my friends visited for the Italian Friday night, we all had a carbanora - which was also lovely!! Staff are really nice at the Queen Vic and we always enjoy our visit.

Amazing food and service. My daughter needed gluten and dairy free and they were very helpful. Quality and selection of food was very good. Needed to ask questions about the menu and their response via messenger was brilliant. Would highly recommend and will make it a regular occasion.

We went here for a family members birthday celebration. We ate in the restaurant at the back of the pub and as it was Sunday it was carvery only. There was a selection of meats (pork, beef and turkey) all of which were well cooked. I’m guessing if you like well cooked meat then your good to go. The usual fair of vegetables all well cooked and also a Yorkshire and stuffing, again all well cooked. The gravy was very salty but there was plenty and nice and thick in constancy. The tables were pretty tightly packed but didn’t cause any issues. Staff helpful and courteous. All in a “good” carvary

Amazing in every aspect, you will not be disappointed, we love this place. Been a few times now and everytime it's been wonderful. Reccomend 100%

This is a great pub - welcoming and friendly with excellent food. We stopped here by chance to watch the World Cup Final on our way to Wales. The warmth of the welcome from the landlord, staff and other customers was amazing. The breakfast roll was delicious. Highly recommended.

Grandson with myself his dad and grandad also his aunt he loved playing on the bouncy castle as it was nice weather

We have used this restaurant several times whilst visiting family. Whilst the pub is a bit dingy and old fashioned the restaurant at the back is light and airy and separate. The Sunday carvery is great value for money though you must book as they have different sittings. The staff are friendly and efficient and I cannot fault the roast meats and a wide selection of vegetables. Especially liked the stuffing ball sitting in a Yorkshire pudding. Has a playground and sitting area at back which is perfectly adequate if you ignore the less than tasteful views (piles of concrete blocks, commercial buildings etc.). Smallish car park but plenty of on street parking. I would recommend it for the Sunday carvery as I have no knowledge of the pubs other functions though by their advertising they seem to have plenty going on. The owners seem to care about their surroundings with nice flower displays etc.

The restaurant at the Queen Victoria Syston is bright and airy and you can eat inside or out. The restaurant is separate from the pub and has an adjacent car park. We arrived on a Thursday and was offered  the lunch menu and the OAP carvery. We chose the small carvery which included 3 roasts, yorkshires and hot vegetables plus sauces and gravy. The meal was hot and delicious and we went back for seconds. The carvery price was great value for money.There was a decent selection of wines by the glass and draught beers. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Highly recommended for lunch.

Been to the queen vic a few times for food now, every time the food is fantastic, lovely restaurant and nice and friendly girl who works in there! Highly recommend and will definitely be back again soon 😋

Really nice Sunday roast (carvery style), always a good selection and vegetables topped up regularly. Also a good pub food menu in the bar and restaurant. PS you are always made to feel welcome.

Excellent Sunday Carvery, been two weeks running, meat is fabulous tender and tasty, large selection of vegetables to suit all taste and mashed and roasted spuds too with a real thick tasty gravy, whats not to like! Don't miss out! Booking recommended as its very busy!

Visited here on Mothers Day with my mum and dad. We have been many times before and used to visit with my Grandma as well. They also put flowers on the table for every mother who visits that day.We always enjoy the lovely food from the Carvery and the service is brilliant. Obviously the place is popular especially on event like Mothers day so booking in advance is very necessary.The place was packed when we visited but it was handled brilliantly. Will most definitely be visiting again at some point.

I only write reviews for places where I have received exceptional service and hospitality. They went above and beyond for my son and I. The carvery is great value for money, delicious gravy and stuffing. Over all the best carvery I have ever had.

Three of us took Mum here for a lunchtime Mother's Day event. The place was packed out with families enjoying the occasion. Great to see children of all ages wide eyed with delight as they carted plates of food bigger than their heads away from the friendly chef at the servery. Carvery meal excellent; piping hot, generous portions, and freshly cooked.

Called by and had Lunch in the Queen Victoria, and had a very pleasant time. There was a good choice of dishes, and while the Carvery looked very tempting, I settled on ordering the Burger, and a Cheese and Bacon Baguette. They arrived fairly quickly, and both meals were freshly prepared, tasty, and of good portion size, and value for money.

Popped out for a quick bite and went here food and staff were very nice about average price and would go and have been again

We had a lovely meal tonight at the Queen Victoria, great menu and suprised at the size of the portions and really tasty food!! Nice venue with plenty of space between the tables and a really good atmosphere with great service! Thank you

I was here recently for a wedding reception and called again for a drink one evening. It's improved a lot recently, my memories from the 90's wasn't great. Well worth calling in if you're in the area.

We had a Sunday carvery for 8 people , and without exception we all enjoyed it and will go again. A Sunday roast takes some beating and this one was really nice! Excellent service and polite/friendly staff

We have been to the queen vic several times this month and we are all very impressed with the friendly service, this place is definetly catered for family’s as the rear garden is safe and enclosed with a variety of things to keep children entertained such as sand pit, swings and bouncy castle. We have noticed there is a lot of entertainment going on ever so often such as bands etc. The gardens are very attractive and perfect for a sunny day. We’ve eaten in the restaurant twice and both times the food has been exceptionally delicious. We visited Father’s Day and the carvery was cooked to perfection, with a huge selection of fresh vegetables. We also went for the steak meal which was also fantastic. We will definetly be returning customers !

Went for a meal on Tuesday evening with friends, unfortunately the person serving in the bar discouraged us from eating there. The food and service in the restaurant was great, unfortunately the restaurant was noisy and the chairs very hard and uncomfortable. Things would probably have been 5* if we had eaten in the bar as it seemed empty. Will definitely be back but probably at lunch ( which we have done recently) when it seems possible to sit in the bar and eat. If we go back in the evening will take a cushion for the chair !!

Found myself at a loss for lunch today and as the sun was shinning thought I would enjoy it in the Queen Victoria garden.

One hour 10 wait for food on a Wednesday!!! Landlady very blase - smoking outside - diabetic child kept waiting for food - had to go and buy snacks whilst waiting...Her response?? “0h well...!” Party of 12 for May cancelled Avoid!!!

I had been meaning to try this pub out for a while when I finally did, I wish I had gone sooner! Great food, child friendly. Good selection of food and drink. Carvery is amazing.

Hemos estado en este pub para almuerzos, fiestas familiares (buenos tiempos) y para una llamada (malos momentos). El servicio ha sido el mismo, una buena calidad de la comida y la bebida se sirve de una forma agradable o simpatía, dependiendo de la ocasión. tienen agradable de descanso si quieres o un amplio interior si lo prefiere. La comida puede ser desde el menú o un almuerzo de carnes asadas.

A tomarnos una copa en una noche de sábado. Había una banda local en el fraude, jugando llamado cubre bien conocido. El ambiente era genial, la banda eran fantásticos.

visited last month and I have to say I was disappointed. food had no flavour, staff were rude and arrogant and considering its ment to be a family friendly place we left early as member of staff kept glaring at my wife for breastfeeding when it's a natural thing dint finish our meals and went home to feed our son

Booked here for 7 of us for a Sunday carvery Could not fault the food ,service or atmosphere £6.95 carvery £4.25 desserts

El restaurante está en un edificio aparte se accede a través de la pub. Mis compañeros y yo nos llevaron a una mesa redonda muy bien al final de la espaciosa habitación. El ambiente era muy bueno, el servicio amable y eficiente, y la comida era excelente relación calidad-precio. Pasamos una noche muy agradable. La mayoría de mis compañeros Fuimos al asador - Turquía y/o cerdo, además de los habituales acompañamientos - porque puedes conseguir 2 asados por £12. Debe haber sido buena porque todo pulido. Gastarse un poco, fui por 10 onzas de bistec con huevo, Sobresaliente patatas y verduras de temporada - y muy agradable que era £8. 25. Me pareció que la habitación para un postre - Apple y Blackberry se cayera con flan - delicioso - £4. 25. Pero para mi sorpresa, la mejor parte de la comida era lo que vino al lado. En la mayoría de los lugares el café servido a mí después de una comida ha sido una decepción. Pero no aquí. Recibí un sabroso café servido con una jarra de leche caliente - absolutamente maravillosa, £1. 75. Merece la pena visitar este lugar era para el café solo!

Reservado para nuestro personal para su comida de Navidad venga después de oír un amigo sobre gran bang han sido en los últimos años! Tengo que decir que no me decepcionó es tan refrescante para visitar un lugar que puede tratar con grupos grandes. La comida era todo sabroso y caliente. El personal estaban bien organizados y nos trataron como a unos amigos de la pérdida. La habitación en la que creo que ha sido recientemente renovado era cálido y acogedor. El resultado fue la mejor fiesta de Navidad hemos tenido que años y volveremos con mi familia.

Yo estuve en el partido con el U3 y no me decepcionó la comida era precioso y el personal muy agradable, espero que la próxima vez que comer allí. He recomendado el lugar a muchos de mis amigos.

Reservamos para una cena de navidad para nuestro U3 ya que habíamos tenido una excelente comida unas pocas semanas antes, pero me quedé bastante decepcionado con la calidad de la comida. Sé que era comida de pub y no era caro, pero la comida de la cocina no parecía tener ningún sabor, sospecho, ya que estaba prácticamente congelado. La única hortalizas eran zanahorias, coles de bruselas y brócoli. El 'asado' patatas estaban tan soso y necesitaba ser hecha.

De lo que la gente se enamoraron de este lugar esperaba algo mejor, la comida es promedio y el personal están en la media. No será volver

The owner and her daughter could not have done more to make the afternoon work. The booking was easy, we said how we would like the tables set out, we requested the normal cold buffet plus some hot food of chilli con carne and chips - nothing was too much trouble for them. A lovely setting, big garden for kids to play, clean and a very friendly place to be.

A true local, friendly welcome and the best beer in Syston. Beer garden ideal for a family with young children

Everything about this place is fabulous, food, service, prices, drinks available, atmosphere, the general feel of the place. I highly recommend visiting if you have never been

Good beer, good food, friendly staff just off the main street in Syston. There's also a beer garden and separate dinning room behind the pub.

Doesn't look much from the outside but trust me delve deeper and you'll discover a lovely building at the back where the food / dining area is and it's gorgeous. Nice sky light to give a great atmosphere. Staff were a bit overwhelmed the day we went but they kept us updated and were very helpful and friendly. When the food arrived it was so worth the wait, couldn't manage it all but was soo impressed. Then there was the bill which was even better!

family meal , staff very friendly as soon as you walk in even though not a regular. Excellent food at a very good price . lovely little restaurant with a huge garden including bouncy castle for the kids , very nice atmosphere and would thoroughly recommend

Fabulous place for a Sunday Carvery! Freshly cooked and a great choice of veg and meats! Fantastic beer garden with safe kids play area! A real sun trap! Enjoy

I was recently here i. syston for a wedding and we popped in for some drinks and food the night before and then again for the carvery on the day after.The staff were lovely and accomodating. There was fairly large group of us and we had made the mistake of not booking beforehand for the carvery.The girl (may have been zoe) told is we were more than welcome to use the beer garden and as it was a nice day it did not disappoint.There was a bouncy castle and playground for the kids loads of space for the dogs to run about and loads of picnic tables for us to sit at. They even brought us cutlery and things out so we could bring our food out.The carvery was lovely with plenty of choice of meat and veg. Very impressed.After a couple of days of travelling and drinking it was nice to sit back and relax before my drive back to Scotland.Highly recommend.

Had a meal here on a Wednesday night, pleasant atmosphere, and the meals were delicious, also very reasonably priced, a nice addition to the pub.

We did a Tuesday walk from here and found it very good value. There were about 30 of us walking and we set off about 10 having pre-ordered our meals and used the facilities.We arrived back just before 1 and as soon as everybody had got their drinks sorted they started serving the meals.There was a reasonable choice of either the carvery at 4.95 or two meals for £12. We had the fish and chips which was very large and quite tasty. Service was friendly and helpful. A good value meal in pleasant surroundings

Amazing landlady good food good beer good entertainment, zoe is the best landlady ever period

Yet another scrummy Sunday Carvery... Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Even indulged in a pudding (naughty but nice). Well worth a visit and remember to book because the secrets out and it gets busy!!

This is a pleasant pub in a busy town. It is a nice place to drink in with a good atmosphere but the food isn't very good at all. We have been in since for a drink and enjoyed it but unlikely to eat here again.

Pleasant Everards pub in Syston,good service,nice outside area,have bands on also, which is always good especially The Budgie Smugglers! Not eaten here but well kept beer.

The staff here were very friendly, unfortunately they were let down by the quality of food which was just mediocre. The outdoor area is great especially if you have young children.

I should really have read the reviews first. The meal was cheap but poor, not worth eating. It's a shame as it is a nice pub.

My father and friends used to eat at the Queen Victoria quite a bit in the past. For various reasons, they have not done so of late. We took my father, his lady friend, and a cousin there a few days ago, and found it pleasant. The dining room for the carvery is light and airy, and quite small, so you could say it was somewhat intimate.We chose to eat from the carvery. I think that may have been the only choice; on our earlier visits, there were other items that could be ordered, and they had a specials menu chalkboard, but on this occasion, none of that was evident. However, since we planned to eat from the carvery, it didn't impact us that much.The carvery is quite small, and rather cramped, but in the space, they do a pretty good job. I have grown accustomed to typical carveries overcooking the beef, but that is because the British seem to like their beef cooked that way. I guess the resulting dryness of the meat is ameliorated by the lashings of gravy they usually add to the plate. This carvery was no exception to that overcooked beef syndrome; it wasn't exactly pink inside.The place wasn't particularly busy, which surprised us. Perhaps it had lost some of its popularity since last we visited.Anyway, the experience was reasonably good. The food (carvery) was good, the service (for the dessert) was quick and helpful, and the atmosphere was pleasant -- not being crowded has its advantages.

On the whole a disappointing meal. I am never one to complain however I feel that I need to give an honest review. The pub is lovely inside however we unfortunately encountered a very rude member of staff who was working behind the bar and the food was very disappointing. I had a burger and it was very salty and burnt when I asked for it to be be cooked medium. not really sure how difficult it is to mess up a burger? I have been to the pub before for a birthday party and had a great time. Sadly this time we were left feeling disappointed.

We never complain - but...Not like a restaurant, more of a ''cafe''...!!Carvery was advertised - but not available. Not enough staff, just one poor ''rushed off her feet'' waitress.Not a massive choice on the menu, but adequate.Prawn Cocktail came with a bread roll...FROZEN and inedible. We did NOT complain about this - though many would.My wife had Gammon which was like a badly burnt piece of streaky bacon...which she returned for a replacement...which arrived about 10 minutes later - and no better.Hunter's Chicken topped with bacon & cheese was also badly burnt throughout.All in all, a bad experience.We will not be returning.

This a nice carvery style eating experience for those who like this sort of thing. There was a choice of three meats which could be had once and unlimited vegetables. The food was hot and served quickly and freshly cooked. The staff were friendly and polite and although the venue was quiet when we went in, within the space of half an hour the place was completely packed. The atmosphere was nice and friendly and it felt more like a meal at a friends house rather than a meal out. Drinks were fairly priced and served to the table. There is outdoor area for kids to play in whilst you eat and the choice of deserts is also good. This is a good hearty meal location if you fancy not cooking on a Sunday afternoon and must say, very well priced for what you get.

We went here for sunday lunch. The pub itself is lovely and has been refitted to a good standard however you cant help feeling like you are in a cafe when you go to the dining room. A little new furnishing and appropriate lighting would go a long way to making this place great. Wasnt the cheapest carvery around but nice nonetheless.

I visited at lunchtime during the week. The main pub isn't open until 4pm. The restaurant is light and airy in a contemporary style. The carvery for 2 at £10 had to be tried. A choice of pork or turkey with 3 veg and 2 potatoes was just right for the small number of diners present. The food had been out for at least an hour and was slightly dry. The only negative was the tea and coffee at £3.50 with the tea bag still in the cup and pots of UHT milk.

This was part of a large group evening out. The menu choice was alright but not very exciting. The carvery was good value for money but the meat was well cooked and looked dry so we both went for sirloin.Service was a bit slow but there were quite a few in, so that was OK. When it arrived, the steak was quite a nice piece of meat and cooked as expected. However, it was served with what seemed to be very elderly tough cabbage which had not been strained well. There was water on the plate making the chips soggy (they were not well cooked either) and these were accompanied by hard bullet peas. Obviously, the onion rings were soggy too. I only ate the steak and mushrooms but left everything else, my wife didn't even eat all of her steak. A very poor experience which won't be repeated but is a shame as the pub itself is quite nice. I am in two minds as to whether an overall rating of 'poor' is a bit generous because the food was so bad.