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3.5

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Nº 582 in 704 in Herefordshire, County of

Nº 123 of 145 Other cuisines in Herefordshire, County of

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Called in for a very last minute Sunday roast and found everyone really accommodating, friendly and keen to please. Lovely cosy feel to the place and it was suitably full to create a great atmosphere. Roast was huge and delicious! There was also Live Music! What a fabulous find. We’ll definitely be back thank you!

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amandaxAmandax . 2024-10-06

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Fantastic friendly pub which has something to offer everyone ! I’ve managed to dine at the Secret Garden on several occasions & at various times . Food is well presented & of good quality. The menu is quite simple and ranges from traditional , currys, pizza & burgers with a range of desserts & a specials board situated near the bar. I will say that if you have a sweet tooth, then I would recommend the chelsea buns & donuts they’re amazing ⭐️ . The Secret Garden is in beautiful location with something to offer everyone, with a large grassed area with private pods & childrens play area, which is a great space for young families . The large decking area has plenty of seating & is often host to local bands & open mic nights. Inside the pub itself, staff are helpful & polite & will go out of their way to ensure you are looked after . Obviously , at busier times their can be a wait at the bar & for food. Top tip - always book a table 👍🏼

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Lisa M . 2024-09-04

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When we arrived we were told that there was no booking on the system for us, although it had been confirmed by phone, however we did get a table. Bar service was really slow, food was ok but I didn’t like the fact that the burgers were served directly on to a wooden platter, I would have preferred it served on a plate, but that’s just my opinion. I don’t think I will be returning

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Gillian R . 2024-08-27

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What a lovely place we found. Such a welcoming host , open mic going on and a BBQ which we were invited to join in . This is the home of Wobbly beer and it is a magnificent ale. Beer drinkers. This is a must try . We had a wonderful evening .

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Gregory W . 2024-08-26

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From the moment you enter the place you are greeted with a warm welcome, fabulous beer and the most amazing donuts!!! We happened upon this place whilst staying in the area and we are so very glad we did! The staff were amazing and the beer - brewed in their nearby tap house was delicious!! They honestly couldn’t have done more to make the evening so enjoyed

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Sarah P . 2024-08-16

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Amazing meal with friendly staff who are very accommodating, we would highly recommend a visit to this country pub for food and drinks. Thanks to all the staff and owner Andy.

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Compass45144900803 . 2024-07-24

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We organised a meal for 7 of us to catch up as one of our friends had flown back from Belgium. Right from the initial booking I was blown away by the excellent service nothing was too much trouble and on the night Jude I think that was his name was fantastic. The food we had was lovely and reasonably priced we will definitely be back thank you!

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Vicky01rogers . 2024-07-19

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So 4 families all joined together to celebrate a friends birthday for a 7pm table. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating. One family were slightly later but that wasn’t a problem. We had a nice large table/room to ourselves seating the 12 of us. After placing the order we wondered into the garden to watch the children have a play in the large garden and the staff came to find us to let us know when the bbq was ready. We all ate together inside. The children played in the garden after dinner and sone relaxed on the sofas/comfy armchairs while the adults had a catch up. The staff were attentive to our needs and the food was very tasty. Would definitely return!! Great value for money! Thank you to all Of the lovely staff that made our evening so relaxed and enjoyable!

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Caroline E . 2024-06-29

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Excellent for children, and families. A brilliant area ft lambs, ducks and a sheltered area for when in the sunshine! Very dog friendly also. Overall a great evening out with our little family

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Oliviaphill93 . 2024-06-29

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Came for Mother’s Day Sunday lunch & had a really lovely time. Food was great, staff were friendly, really lovely atmosphere & reasonably priced. looking forward to coming back, thank you ☺️

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marf6696 . 2024-03-10

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Had a lovely beef roast dinner today. Everything was hot, fresh and very tasty. The pigs in blankets were lovely Friendly staff and owner. Will be back for sure!

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Missbam123 . 2024-02-25

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Really friendly staff, had the Lasagna which was lush. Would definitely go back. I have previously had a Sunday Roast here which was fabulous so thought I would try a mid week lunch. Want disappointed. Would definitely recommend.

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Keith B . 2024-02-20

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Does not deserve a 1 but had to score something Not a good experience at all service awful , food awful, place lacked customer service from start to finish, if needed anything had to go up to the bar to ask several times WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE RETURNING AND WILL NOT BE RECOMMENDING such a shame as the place itself has potential !!

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Rachael S . 2024-02-17

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Went here for lunch with family for a birthday meal. We sat down and had our drinks order taken to be then told there was no pizza or fish which meant half of the menu wasn’t available! 40 minutes passed by since we arrived and our food order hadn’t been taken and there appeared to be only one lady serving the whole restaurant and was rushed off her feet. Unfortunately, we couldn’t wait any longer so left.

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Betsy2593 . 2024-01-13

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Disgusting cold chicken burgers with under cooked chips, chicken curry 3 pieces of chicken in slop! Plain beef burger cold in middle and the chips barely warm. Offered new chicken burgers that arrived so long after others had finished but minus chips. Poor guy on service appeared embarrassed by the vile cold greasy food. First pub I’ve seen Sauvignon Blanc carbonated in a can! Guess there’s a reason why is was over half empty. Avoid at all costs.

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MrsBailey28 . 2023-12-24

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Great service, great staff, great drink. Went here on the weekend and will definitely be returning!

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Maisie W . 2023-12-05

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Booked a table for a party of 8 to turn up and be told there was no booking under my name. However a lovely lady behind the bar did make room for us. Unfortunately we did not stay as the menu was very poor. Also when ordering drinks to be told sorry we don’t have that, sorry we don’t have that. Very poor and unorganized. Would not recommend.

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Hkj91 . 2023-11-26

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Really warm welcome and pleasant experience. Food was excellent and staff very friendly and professional. Food reasonably priced with special offers for themed nights.

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Steve_Hgate . 2023-11-24

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We attended a family wake at this venue, having been out of area we relied on sat nav to find it's location, even a basic nav dropped on the car park, where there was ample space. Once inside, it was very welcoming and decor, flooring to a very high standard indeed, quite upmarket infact. There were many options for drinks, real ales, ciders etc, as the location is remote there were also several zero alcohol products for the driver (ME). We had food layed on which was all home made, the quicé was amazing, each individually made (Compliments to the 5* chef, of course). The toilets were spotless and well presented too. If we are ever in Hereford again, we will surly make a b line for the Secret Garden once more. Thank you to the excellent compassionate staff on the day, who made everything go smoothly, Dave & Jill (RIP KMG).

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davecW3453RM . 2023-09-22

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Met up for an afternoon tea. Was given the option of vegetarian and dairy free. The sandwiches were bland and unappetising. No dairy free option given for the scones so I was unable to eat mine, despite being informed weeks ago about dairy free. On speaking to management they apologised but I wasn't happy. Glad to get home and get some food. Very disappointed with this. The staff were lovely and maybe the cooked food is better. Hopefully they will impove on this in the future.

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mary p . 2023-09-12

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Service fine, but meal very poor small portions uncooked vegetables roast potatoes overdone. Very disappointed.

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Nigel P . 2023-09-03

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Food good but over priced, for a lot of veg and one slice of slim beef, and the dessert was a let down. Staff friendly. Another problem is the strong smell of sewage hanging around the eating area's. Not very pleasant when eating. Would of been nice to have been told and given the option of eating inside. But told there was nothing they could do about it Shame because in the past been good.

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Mike J . 2023-06-19

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We visited with our granddaughter for a lunch. The wait for food was long, they don’t seem able to cope with more than 3 table orders at a time, we waited 45 mins to order but to be fair the food arrived within 10-15 mins. We thought the food was very over priced for the portion size on certain dishes. The kids meals weren’t very inventive, the usual choice, not very inspiring. The play area is very basic, lacks investment. Would possibly attract more families if there was more to occupy the children. Probably won’t visit for food again.

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animalmadUk . 2023-06-04

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A mixed review for the Secret Garden. The place is spotlessly clean and a lovely ambiance. Service by the staff was excellent and friendly. They werent particularly busy, but from ordering to food to table was 45 minutes, which is excessive. The food was very good, the cauliflower cheese was really tasty and the gravy was lush. Overall all was very good, but £16 maybe a little steep.

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corben38 . 2023-05-29

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Good food, staff were very friendly and attentive, lovely setting, a great place to spend an evening for dinner.

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Paul M . 2023-05-20

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Had a a party of 24 today for lunch.from start to finish Vickie and the staff were incredible and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble and Vickie was cool calm and collected and just simply wonderful. The food was delicious and the secret garden burgers were most definitely a massive hit with our party. We will be returning for future events and would say this gem is must visit if you are in the area. Thank you to the secret garden team for our wonderful lunch today. We look forward to seeing you soon. Vickie - you really really were wonderful, thank you for all your help with our booking.

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N G . 2023-03-30

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What a lovely pub! Great food, super drinks selection and fantastic service! The garden is really impressive - a massive decked area with chunky wooden furniture and a massive field with play equipment so perfect for younger kids

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I621VCmatthewr . 2023-03-19

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We went here on the 08th February for Steak and Wine Night for a work function with 26 people. The food was excellent, well presented and beautifully cooked. Deserts were great home made served with ice-cream. Service was really good staff were helpful and we had a fantastic evening. Great value for money and we will be going back!

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D9601ZTalisona . 2023-02-15

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Went to a Christmas party here which was all prepaid and ordered beforehand. What a huge letdown. Cheap crackers to begin with then our food was dreadful! Paid £30 for 3 courses one was a prawn cocktail with tiny frozen prawns on some leaves with a pink mayo sauce! Worst ever! Then the Christmas dinner which was awful! Salty Turkey 3 Brussel sprouts, 1 pig in blanket, Yorkshire pudding which had been over cooked and was like cardboard! Not impressed!!! Cheese and biscuits for dessert which was my savour as they can’t really get that wrong! Huge disappointment! Friendly young waitresses though.

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Appaloosa007 . 2022-12-16

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Went with grand parents and was an amazing time served straight away efficient everything was lovely highly recommend

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Harry W . 2022-11-26

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We visited for a family meal. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. A really great menu choice too. The staff, one of whom, I believe was the manager, couldn't do enough for us. They were so friendly, very patient and so accommodating especially with the difficult/fussy eaters amongst us. Can't thank you enough. You made our family get together truly memorable. Will definitely be back soon and we are really looking forward to our next visit.

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p_mrrsb . 2022-11-05

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Myself and 5 mates went to Secret Garden, planning to head off on a weekend bender for my stag do. It was very clear that they were very busy, but we were seated on the decked area. Which was smart. It was fairly late in the evening at this point and probably close to finishing serving as 3 other places we had been to, had already stopped cooking food. But the lady (a manager I believe) squeezed us in, made us feel extremely welcome and supplied us with enough grub to soak up some part of the alcohol due to be consumed. Our order was 'enough good s**t to soak up a 6ft man's alcohol intake' About 15 minutes later she returned with nachos, chicken wings, halloomi chips, onion rings and a few other dishes for us to dig into, they had even made some nachos for our friend with allergies, so he could eat too. Impressed was an understatement. We were the last people in the pub when we finally staggered our way out, after far to many pints, shots and yager bombs, to head off on the remainder of our journey and suppose we're quite rowdy. So apologies for that! She continued in good spirits and made sure we were fed and watered. She had even given us a taxi number as none of us were capable of arranging that! I don't ever leave a review anywhere, and probably wont ever leave another, but have been going back over things from the last few months and the staff at Secret Garden stood out from the rest and we have now booked a table to return for dinner, as Mr&Mrs in December. Credit where credit is due, absolutely faultless. So, thanks to all at Secret Garden, especially the one lady and her team for making my stag weekend, one to remember. Cheers J

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joesN665GO . 2022-11-04

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Amazing staff, banging food, fast quality service. Highly recommend, staff are friendly and polite!.

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chriscD5047SJ . 2022-11-03

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A group of us (8 in total) went out for a Sunday dinner to celebrate a friends birthday. We were seated in the outdoor marquee area which was really nice, the waitresses were lovely and polite and we were really happy with our starters and...

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Hereford92 . 2022-10-30

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Had Sunday lunch today with friends. It was a fantastic meal, very generous portions. The staff were friendly and quick. Definitely recommend. Robyn

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Jessica H . 2022-10-09

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What an amazing Sunday lunch… really enjoyed my food, and the staff were super friendly. I would definitely recommend eating here!

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cazandhenry . 2022-10-09

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Sunday lunch was disappointing. Meat was over cooked and tasteless, could not tell one type of meat from another, it all looked and tasted the same. Herefordshire beef is usually pink and tender, this was the kind of thin grey meat I would expect from...

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N0n4meleft . 2022-10-02

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We booked a table in the covered space outside for 8. The atmosphere was good & we had fun, but the food was a disappointment with raw chicken wings and cold greasy burgers. The young waitress remained upbeat & professional which ‘kind of’ made up...

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janblackwhite . 2022-09-25

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We were welcomed by lovely friendly staff, very polite and on the ball, had extremely efficient table service throughout. Followed by delicious roast dinner, the lamb was to die for! Secret Garden is set in a lovely place, with a great atmosphere and appears to...

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M8504MKamyb . 2022-08-12

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Such a shame as the pub and grounds are just what you are after for a country pub. But it’s run so poorly. We went as a family this evening for a drink and a bowl of chips in this glorious weather. But even though...

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2608RJH . 2022-08-12

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Unfortunately when we ordered the staff kept coming and telling us that they had run out of some of the items we had ordered especially gluten free items. Also two of the meals when they arrived were cold and had to be sent back to...

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michaelwY8908ZY . 2022-07-28

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Fantastic people who were friendly and welcoming into a great place. The bar was sensational with every draught available. Food was punctional and the quality was unmatched as local produce and meat brought in. Great pub/bistro and will be back

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jamielG4870MH . 2022-06-23

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Had the most incredible party here. Nothing was too much trouble, every detail was looked after, organisation, food, venue was spot on. Al guests were so amazed at how good it was and so satisfied with food drink atmosphere and attention to detail. Cannot recommend...

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Becks W . 2022-06-05

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We visited here for a large family birthday today. Adults and children, 22 in all. We booked for 1pm and were given a space in the conservatory to meet and then had dinner served at 1.30. All very relaxed. The welcome and service was second...

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Belgravia12 . 2022-06-05

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A party of 8 visited to celebrate a birthday. The starters were very good especially the mushrooms on garlic toasted ciabatta, There was a good selection of meats on offer, our party ordered different ones and all were excellent , well cooked tender and tasty,...

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Jill H . 2022-05-25

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Having been invited to a family celebration here I was looking forward to visiting. On arrival first impressions were good.The location and decor were lovely.Drinks were ordered at the bar and while not overly busy the service was extremely slow. Our pre ordered buffet arrived...

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Annie597 . 2022-05-07

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Sunday lunch For the first time Absolutely fantastic lunch First class Excellent wine choice too Couldn’t fault it We will be back again Thank you new chef Also thank you Lucy for looking after us.

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miamackie1 . 2022-04-03

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Staff were friendly, but the Sunday lunch wasn’t amazing. Undercooked veg and only a small choice of veg on the plate. Dry Roast Potatoes and a soggy Yorkshire. Won’t be returning.

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Pussycat80 . 2021-12-14

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The clue is in the title " secret Garden" no wonder they want to keep a secret, we had a very disappointing Sunday lunch there today. Greated by a great bunch of very young waitresses who first of all sat us in the snug on...

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Simplesimonpizzaman . 2021-11-21

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This pub is set in a nice out of the way location. The inside is cosy and well kept, the conservatory and outdoor area is very nicely decorated. The staff all look well presented, are very polite & friendly. So for such a lovely venue...

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Kayde-caux . 2021-11-13

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So disappointed! Got seated in a chilly draughty tent with music blaring and uncomfortable picnic benches ( thought we had booked to come to a restaurant)? after being told it was table service , 15 minutes later we eventually went to the bar ourselves to...

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Vikmay25 . 2021-11-12

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Stayed nearby so called in for a few ales, very busy pub that focus on meals only.. Got served by a young lad called Tom who was the heart of the place I'd say. Very professional at his job and chatty. Very welcoming lad

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jlc19832015 . 2021-11-06

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Nice looking place but a pity the food didn't match it. Starters nice Main meal not impressed at all. Burger was burned to a crisp. Black and crispy on outside (not just chargrilled). Brioche bun felt like it had been frozen as had freezer burn....

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Loujb1 . 2021-09-23

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A horrendous night, arrived, seated in a cold draughty area, ordered food and another round of drinks, drinks didn’t arrive, we had to chase these 20 mins later. When going to the bar, saw the girl just daydreaming and looking like she was reading a...

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emmafV5458JK . 2021-09-09

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Lovely lunch at The Secret Garden. Just discovered it recently and will definitely return and recommend. Lovely tapas, service so friendly. Vicky and Dan have made this a welcoming excellent place to eat.

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KathleenHA . 2021-09-09

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Since they reopened; the food has changed incredibly. The food is very nice, and quick service and nice food with a good bar. The flood that came was amazing in taste, also the handmade chips were lovely. The location also makes it even better. There...

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adamthomassx . 2021-07-26

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Currently on a four day break in Hereford so choosing places to eat is important, we chose this restaurant as it was near to our hotel and we would not have to drive anywhere. Big mistake. First impressions good. Well maintained premises with good COVID...

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DaveBAmersham . 2021-07-13

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Have been numerous times and have found the service and food amazing, staff are very helpful and considering the way of the world at the minute they are doing a fantastic job.

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James M . 2021-07-12

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We have been 3 times since they reopened after lockdown and have been disappointed every time. The food is to salty, most of its cold and the service is slow. It’s such a shame as we used to love eating here and they used to...

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Andrea D . 2021-06-19

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Walked to pub to be told they had a small wedding in and as such would not entertain offering their Tapas menu to two people even though the pub was empty. Exceptionally poor customer service with an inability to offer their services to customers. If...

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Mark R . 2021-06-13

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Recently visited with two young children who needed high chairs. Both high chairs needed wiping down due to having dried food stuck on the tray and seat. The belts were grubby also and it seemed the chairs weren’t cleaned by previous users, or the staff....

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Goldielocks7 . 2021-05-30

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We visited the secret garden as a group of 3. Overall the restaurant and its surroundings was lovely. The staff appeared friendly and approachable. Blankets were available for outside eating which was a nice added extra. However, when being shown to our table we were...

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S9329SGbeckyl . 2021-05-22

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Beautiful pub and views, overlooking the lovely countryside. Staff were nice and friendly. The food let it down. The toasted sandwich was very dry, with very little filling, the chips looked fab, but unfortunately, not proper home cooked chips, couldn’t eat them, as they too,...

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Carol W . 2021-05-07

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We have just had a most enjoyable lunch at Secret Garden...a wide menu choice to suit all tastes and appetites...the food was tasty, good portion size and very well presented. My husband had the home made pie of the day which was delicious...the staff are very friendly, helpful and attentive....the premises are spacious offering a safe environment under the current situation....they have lots of special offers in the week...we will look forward to a return visit....

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Jill H . 2020-10-17

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I very rarely leave reviews but this pub merited itWe both had huckleberry chicken and apple and cinnamon crumble and we couldn’t fault the food The portions were good and the price very reasonable even before finding out that there was an offer on in October and on Thursday night one main was free In total it came to just £24 for the food Bargain! The waitress was very friendly and there was plenty of space and we felt very safe The pub was a 5 minute drive from Premier Inn and for the short drive it’s worth it if you’re staying there

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Tips4urHols . 2020-10-15

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Venturing out for our first meal since the lockdown we were were really pleased with the night we had at the Secret Garden. Welcomed at the door we were taken to our table, there is loads of space. There were plenty of staff working either waiting on tables or cleaning door handles etc., great to see. Live music outside was a nice backdrop. We had a really nice meal, good atmosphere and in safe surroundings (but not intrusive). Recommend.

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PeterEGrove . 2020-09-17

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Great food Great location Great staff What more can you say about somewhere that is spot on I only wish this place was closer to home

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neilglos . 2020-09-17

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I just wanted to say what a lovely visit I recently had at the secret garden. We were greeted by a lovely lady (who I believe is the landlady) and shown to our table, everything was explained to us clearly and we went on to order drinks and food. The staff were extremely friendly and happy, service was fantastic and the food was beautiful. The pub was busy, great atmosphere with other diners and distanced perfectly apart. What a great space the pub has for the current situation we are all facing and I will most certainly be returning in the near future.

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Topmav . 2020-08-30

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Spent the day and night at the Secret Garden last Saturday and was truly amazed at the fantastic atmosphere and wonderful food, all of which was served directly to our table by some of the nicest staff i have ever witnessed. They are a credit to the landlady who was on hand to assist us on the day with an app query we had. We will all be back and recommend highly to anyone looking for a lovely day and night. 5 Stars all the way x

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HSaunders128 . 2020-08-27

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Absolute 5 star evening with family and friends. Amazing food, service, staff and food. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. We will be back again very soon. Cannot stress what a wonderful feeling we all had.

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James M . 2020-08-26

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I had the misfortune to choose the Secret Garden for a Saturday evening with friends and family . Upon arrival we were barked at to not approach the bar area , but wait to be shown to our table . We duly complied , and eventually were escorted to the table by a surly waitress/manager/owner ( Vicki ? ) with an attitude to match ! . A poor start. We then had the frustration of having to find the app ( two phones had zero reception) and order our drinks and food . Even though it was early evening, the outside area was full of rowdy drunken groups with covid seemingly tossed to one side . The food eventually arrived , two orders incorrect, served by melancholy staff ,,, had something happened ? who knows !! The food was bland , over cooked and uninspiring. We considered complaining but didn’t wish to interrupt Vicki who was more interested in the contents of her phone than the clientele. A visit to the toilet involved passing the fight that had erupted in the Ladies and having to overhear the male staff in the gents slating the manager and various tables they had waited on !! Nice !! We’d had enough,, a £200 + bill arrived ,, no thank you on payment or leaving . ??? I can never understand why people wish to enter the hospitality arena with an obvious distaste for the general public !! Let’s hope the Secret Garden remains just that ,,, a secret never to be revisited

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Neil H . 2020-08-25

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Went for a birthday treat and lunch in one, the lunch was nice I will say that, good tasty home cooked food how I like it, but will also say the drinks are somewhat over priced, wife said small glass of wine was £4.75 ?? bit steep I think, then she said a bottle was only £16, take the bottle next time I think

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Durks65 . 2020-08-18

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Horrendous visit, staff were incredibly rude start to finish. The visit did not make me want to stay any longer or spend any more money.

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marywV1027ZK . 2020-08-16

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Visited on the 1st of August for the first family gathering we have had since Covid and what a fabulous time we had! The food was nice but a little pricey for what you get. It was a wonderful sunny evening to which we we greeted with a lovely female vocalist who was performing such a brilliant selection of songs old and new. Only downfall was it could have been louder. Overall such a great evening!

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SteveM0000 . 2020-08-12

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I visited on a Sunday for a three course lunch.The location and setting is very nice. Great play area for kids.The food was average. My soup starter, for my personal taste, was over seasoned and the salt was quite overpowering.The roast dinner was nice, although it could have been warmer. It wasn't cold, but certainly wasn't hot. The meat (I had pork) was well cooked and tender. Cauliflower cheese was very tasty and the gravy was nice. The pork is advertised as coming with apple sauce, although when it came to our table we had to ask for that separately; seemed a bit odd to ask for it when it's supposed to come with.Dessert was nice.Service was good.To make you aware, at the moment you order food using an app on your phone. Every order adds 30p service charge. This can't be removed. I mean, it's 30p, hardly breaking the bank, but an option to remove might be the preference of others.Overall, it's what you'd expect from a country pub. Satisfactory food, nice location.

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Jimbobtay . 2020-08-10

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Booked three weeks in advance for dinner for the two of us. Upon walking through the door, instead of a welcome we go told to step back from the bar despite being no where near the bar. We then got shown to our seats at a tiny table right in corner, behind a door. Both me and my partner were facing the wall and couldn’t Physically sit straight at the table due to the lack of space. The table was not fit for anyone to sit at and looked like we had been put in the naughty corner where a coat stand should be. We were also told straight away that we had to be off the table by 20:00. My partner then requested a different table and we were questioned “why” we wanted to move. We did get moved to a more suitable table. Everything is done on an app on a mobile, where a charge of 30p is automatically added onto everything you order without the option of taking it off.We ordered tapas and a steak which was actually very nice but is let down by the poor service and being constantly watched a rushed to get off the table.

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Sarahhrgfss . 2020-07-27

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Just returned from a lovely afternoon at the Secret Garden. On a damp January day the conservatory was light, bright and warm. Food was plentiful and of good quality. Will definitely return.

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HFD093 . 2020-01-26

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Good locals bar as well as great food. Very polite and friendly staff. Will possibly become my local.

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neilglos . 2020-01-24

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Came for dinner. Ambience was nice, warm and friendly. We had olives and hummus with warm bread for starters which were promptly served. Main courses took a while to come. The steak was overlooked although tasty and the chicken with wild rice rather gloopy. If they could improve the quality of their offerings it would be a great place.

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Happytiler . 2020-01-18

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Booked here for new years eve cost £30 each and was so bad , the food was a plate of slop mincemeat yuk yuk No dessert was served . Was not the buffet inplyed in their ad .

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RondaK7 . 2020-01-03

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Just had a birthday meal for my mother in law.It was FABULOUS. 25 of us. Food came promptly & was piping hot. Lashings of extra gravy & the best of all loads of extra roast potatoes. Would highly recommend. The Secret Garden is a stunning venue with excellent staff. Thanks Guys

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richardaA7738TF . 2019-12-15

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After running the Cardiff Half, a visit to The Secret Garden was just what we needed! We were unsure of an exact arrival time which was not a problem for the staff, whom were very accommodating.Venue cosy and welcoming.Amazing service, went above and beyond our expectations.children were served first, which is always a plus in my eyes,food was delicious! Staff very helpful and friendly.Good job all!Looking forward to many future visits! Thankyou

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Kat0070 . 2019-10-09

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Had lunch here on a lovely sunny day sat out on the huge patio, it was bliss.The food was brought very prompt, and was good quality. Menu on the small size, but we really enjoyed ourselves.Would recommend if we didn't want to keep it a secret!!

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David L . 2019-09-19

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Yet again last minute decision to dine out on a Sunday one quick call and less than an hour later, I see before me an amazing Sunday dinner before my very self. Accompanied by a well kept pint (or three!!) of Broadside. Staff excellently polite and helpful above and beyond their bounds of duty many thanks your staff are a credit to you and your establishment. We will return very soon.

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Tone955 . 2019-09-10

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Just to say another great Sunday lunch don't need to go on about it the food Speek for itself lovely lay out great staff lovely out side area just go you want be disappointed

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Rounds2014 . 2019-09-02

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Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here with my work colleagues, after recently retiring. Lovely venue, with friendly staff & wonderful food. We ate in the conservatory & were not rushed or bothered with at all. Everyone agreed that the food we all ordered was exceptional & excellent value for money. Was a shame that it was raining, so couldn't really make use of the vast outdoor space. Definitely recommend & hope to make a return visit soonThank you to everyone at Secret Garden

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helenyazor . 2019-08-19

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Ample car parking space. Welcomed by a friendly member of staff (Suzy) as we sat down at our reserved table.

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721scotia . 2019-08-04

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We came here for a 30th birthday party. We were allowed to set up during g the Saturday afternoon of the party. The venue is perfect for a party. There are several seating areas inside and a couple of very large decked areas outside, with several gazebos and lots of tables and chairs. There also a cocktail outside, which was serving some unusual cocktails.

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TravelBedfordshire . 2019-08-01

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Great place for a wedding venue. Spent the day eating very well in a really nice location. We sat inside and out and the kids could play in the 'field' with bouncy castle and other games. Excellent BBQ, highly recommend the burgers. Plenty of staff both serving and clearing up.

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PeterEGrove . 2019-07-28

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I Came here with my dad for a pint and an evening dinner. Honestly it was the best food I've had outside of the house. The food is fresh and I loved it, big compliments to the people who work here.

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Jamie M . 2019-07-27

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Visited with friends as staying nearby for evening meal. Nice friendly staff but very poor menu and avoid if vegan as you will starve. Ordered fish and chips which arrived an hour later and was disappointed received chips peas and batter with virtually no fish in.

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lovedean154 . 2019-07-27

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Visited on Saturday 22nd June for a 40th Birthday party. What a hidden treasure, the evening was great, the staff were attentive and couldn't fault the food and drinks. Everyone invited definately enjoyed the night.

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Michael-4551 . 2019-07-25

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We ate a late Thursday lunch here so the place was very quiet but the atmosphere is just lovely. We felt welcomed as we entered, walked through to the bar, ordered drinks & requested menus. Then walked through a large conservatory to their fabulous outdoor seating area (a wonderful play area nearby with gated access). It's so quiet and peaceful (obviously different at alternative times) but we enjoyed it as we sat and chose our food. When it arrived, my salmon salad was superb. The fish gently flaked as I ate it; dressing delicious and for a salad I found it filling. My husband and adult son chose burger options which were large meals. Their tapas menu was tempting too! A good place for couples, friends and families.

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DebbiefromDevon . 2019-07-21

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Portion size way to big for me, otherwise good no nonsense pub food. Tapas dishes were excellent, fruit in the crumble had bite, still crunchy taste was vg

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pastrychef . 2019-06-09

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Call in for a snack with the wife was not disappointed as it was very good, the wife went for the open sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it, I went for the Tapas menu and ordered the Charcuterie board which was a selection of meats with salad I also had the bread and Hummus to go with it all of which was extremely tasty.

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Liam B . 2019-06-08

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We truly love this secluded and great little pub in the country. The food and service are always great and the experience enjoyable.

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midnightman24 . 2019-06-08

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Visited here with family, friends and baby. The pub is done out nicely, lovely and modern but I did notice the lack of pram/wheelchair friendly access. There were a lot of children and babies there and I was surprised they don’t cater for prams. We needed to lift the pram to enter and go outside, which isn’t a huge problem just more of a faff.

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Goldielocks7 . 2019-05-27

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Ordered the steak sandwich at £9:00.

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Z9857GXkellys . 2019-05-16

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visited with friend having been told what a great place it was. what.a shambles ordered drinks no problems ordered food at the same time one and a half hours later no food. complained told that a lot of orders had come in at same time. rubbish only five tables waiting for food. just short of two hours the food arrived which was average. what a shame.staff did apologise for delay but that is not good enough.hate giving bad reviews but on this occasion it is warranted.

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Tony D . 2019-04-27

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We booked a table for six people well in advance.

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cruisersNewport . 2019-03-25

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