Skippers in South Somerset

Nice local pub, with a friendly atmosphere. Pub very clean and easily accessible. Jodie/Tracey hit the spot with a lovely Sunday Lunch presented beautifully……great hospitality. Enjoyed chilling over a pint of Guinness and a few baby Guinness chasers.

I came to meet some friends for some drinks and thought it wise to leave my car in the car park rather than drive home after a few drinks. I came back to my car with a note threatening me to be clamped if I leave my car there again. Well no chance of that as I will not be spending my money in this s hole. What a way to promote drink driving and repeat business. Out of business by Christmas on that basis

Wonderful selection to choose from on the menu. Food was awesome, expertly cooked and such a treat. Welcoming and friendly hosts. Can’t wait to come back.

Turned away from an evening meal as a couple as had an Armani tracksuit on. No chance of going in. Very rude and arrogant. Looked like a party pub people about drinking and eating. Sent straight out. Baring in mind been in before with my dirty work clothes. ???????

My friends and I visited Skipper's after hearing about their lovely Caribbean food from a colleague. Booking was odd, sounded like the restaurant would be full from the phone call, but it wasn't. There was room on the car park for both our cars upon entry. The bar area was packed with a large group of workers, so getting a drink was hard work with one member of staff (owner I believe) doing all the drinks/food/phone calls. We were unsure how to order food (bar/table etc), so went to the bar to order. No table number on ours, so that was confusing. As others have said, the place was freezing due to the door being open. Turns out you can just shut it... simple. The food was bang on, everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks. They even gave our dog a treat to eat while we had our food! With some polishing - more staff, a menu online (even a photo on FB would suffice), a clearer way of ordering, front door on an auto closer - this would be a really good eatery. I will be back, especially on 'wings Wednesday'!

We had our Christmas party here this year....Skippers comes very highly recommend by us all. Fantastic atmosphere, the food is highly recommended, the live music gets everybody up and dancing and the Bar Staff are truly amazing.....the service is definitely and big ten out of ten. Thank you Skippers for an amazing night.

Excellent variety of well done dishes. The service is excellent too, and prices are reasonable. Parking.

My son and I visited Skippers last Saturday to watch the rugby and have breakfast. The atmosphere in the pub was fantastic and so was the breakfasts, well worth a visit

I met some friends and decided to have some lunch here, the menu was very inviting, and the soup was on the special board, so chose that, followed by the vegetable lasagna. The soup was really nice, accompanied with a lovely hot roll and butter. The waitress was very friendly, and couldn’t do enough, the Lasagna was brilliant served with a really great side salad, the beer was top notch, so all very enjoyable, l will be back soon

We booked our sons 21st celebration dinner at Skippers last Saturday. We were looked after fantastically all evening by Hannah and her staff. The food was delicious and we were not rushed in anyway throughout the night.Thank you for looking after us all so well, we are certainly looking forward to our next visit

We called in at Skippers for lunch not realising that the pub had recently changed hands and no longer the Teddy Rowe! We were welcomed and told to take a table anywhere. The menu is the usual mix of light meals and snacks but a dish on the main menu caught my eye. I chose sea bass served with pea and black pudding risotto and it was excellent. Fish was beautifully cooked with a crispy skin and very tasty with the yummy risotto. My friend chose scampi and chips which she enjoyed too.We 've since learnt that their new chef was based in Cornwall and fresh fish will be a feature of their menu. Cant wait!

We popped in on a Saturday lunchtime for one of their all day breakfasts. I went for the large option and it was excellent. Smallish menu but there seems to be something for everyone. Very pleasant surroundings. Ample parking and a nice beer garden. Will certainly be back

Took my Canadian cousin to Skippers for a Sunday roast. Great portions and superb quality. The staff are welcoming and the atmosphere is excellent. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.

It’s local for us so had to try their Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed. Great quality with a 3 meat option if you can’t decide. Dessert to follow was great so Skippers comes highly recommend if you want something at a level above a normal pub Sunday roast.

Fantastic food and the new couple have transformed it back again. Great welcome and a great service !

We were going to try The Mitre in Sandford Orcas but the reception there was so poor that we walked out. Luckily we spotted the Skippers on our way out of Sherborne. We were made to feel really welcome and tried the £6 lunch deal which was exceptional value for money. Main course, pudding + tea or coffee. Very tasty. Spotless toilets. Lovely new owner who is working really hard to make this new venture work. Go and support them. You won't regret it! Mel and Gary.

I recently put a review of Skippers on the old Teddy Rowe profile. This was before the new owners had reverted back to its old name. I have been here a few times and it is a lovely pub. Great atmosphere,good range of beers and a large car park if you are driving. Havent tried the food yet but it looks amazing and everyone seems to like it. Good luck

We had one of the best evening we have ever had on Sherborne this is my absolute favourite place to go. The food is fabulous the atmosphere is fantastic the place to go in Sherborne

Went to Skippers for Sunday lunch yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed it. We both had the roast beef with all that comes with it and it was very good and plenty of it! Service was excellent and pleasant people behind the bar. Good value and we will be going again.

Had a great Mother’s Day lunch! Great atmosphere & the food & staff we’re brilliant. Highly recommend the Sunday lunch 😋

The food does the talking here, I had one of the best steaks I have ever eaten here. The staff behind the bar were very friendly and welcoming and the chef turned out some great food at reasonable prices. I would say this is now one of the most up and coming places to eat in Sherborne. Forget the previous landlords, go back and taste the food and make your own opinion. Apparently the Sunday lunch is great too, so will be back very soon. The chef does his own butchery so you know you are going to get a great cut of meat. The menu is small and concise, meaning that all of the dishes are well thought out and of great quality. Hopefully this will be a well supported pub so we don’t loose it !!!

I ordered the Chicken Ceasar burger without a bun and with sweet potato chips instead of fries. It was delicious and well cooked. Good quality ingredients The sweet potato chips were excellent, and just the right amount of crunchy. The service was great, and it was excellent value for money. I will definitely visit again.

We waited for a fabulous meal the best steak in a long time which was beautifully served. Very friendly attentive staff Comfortable venue and reasonably price.recommneded highly

Decided to go here after it had new owners and changed its name. Friendly landlord but inexperience shows. Food was your usual pub food, hot but presentation could be better. Dessert again was basic. Waitress was excellent and attentive. Will return again later in the year when maybe the new tenants have had more time to gain experience. Overall have had better elsewhere.

I was in Sherborne on business and on my way home I passed the Skippers, I decided to call in for a drink before my 2 hour drive home.

Went yesterday, 24th Feb 2019 with my partner. The Sunday roast was excellent. My partner had the roast pork, which she commented on as being really tasty. I had the roast beef, which was melt in the mouth tender, nicely pink in the middle. The veg was all perfectly cooked and proper Yorkshire pud and home-made gravy. The house wine, Chardonnay with the pork and Shiraz for me perfectly complemented our meal.

Warmly welcomed by lee/Hannah and the team Very nice roast dinner there was choice of 3 meats pork,lamb,beef all you could be greedy and have all 3 of them which I did overall the food was delicious the chef done a very good job putting it all together top man (Fred) looking forward to round 2 on Mother’s Day

Had a fantastic meal at the Teddy Rowe / Skippers. Food was fantastic, all freshly cooked. The staff and service was excellent and made our experience even better. Will be back again for sure!!

In my opinion this is the best pub in Dorset now it is under new management, welcoming attentive staff, brilliant menu(can’t wait to try all), gorgeous decor. This public house is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. I have been in with my family & on a night out, perfect for any occasion. A true hidden gem.

After hearing about the Skippers re-opening in late December we decided to go for a few drinks and then attended the wonderfully advertised Taster Night in mid-January.The place was absolutely packed with a great atmosphere...to say the food was outstanding was an understatement with the Pork Terrine my particular favourite.

A Great family friendly pub! Staff are very welcoming and food is excellent (especially the Sunday roast) plenty of choice for adults, children and a cheaper option for smaller eaters.

Not entirely sure where the previous reviewer was eating. I've eaten three roasts here so far and they have been consistently great. As for the portion size, they are more than enough. To the point that i was unable to finish it on one occasion! Also eaten from the normal menu and I was as equally as impressed.

Have met with friends several times since The Skippers has reopened and eaten on every occasion. Can not fault the food in any way!

It is great to see that Skippers has risen again! This always was a great pub back along and now it has sprung back into life. We were enticed in by the sign that said "Sunday Roast". Good to meet new Mine Hosts, Hannah and Lee, and their friendly staff. Lovely open fire and three real beers to choose from along with a good choice of ciders and lagers. Particularly good to see a lot of local faces enjoying the atmosphere, always a good sign.The Sunday Roast? Just that. Not a carvery but a big plateful of freshly cooked vegetables and a generous helping of meat. You won't go home hungry (and i've got a good appetite). The menu has a reasonable selection of honest pub food and I would imagine this is very much "work in progress" while the Chef explores what his customers would like.

Sherbourne’s new hot spot for fantastic food or just a drink. Lee and Hannah have made The Teddy Rowe a very warm, friendly and welcoming place to go. Well done to everyone. Highly recommend.

This pub has just reopened after a disastrous attempt at turning it into a gastropub. They are not doing food just yet but I understand that they will be soon. The new tenants seem to be taking it back to the traditional watering hole that it was. This is a good thing as Sherborne is short on decent pubs and I wish them well

We have been for the carvery several times. Always good, cooked well with a great selection of vegetables. Not surprisingly It does get busy so we always book. Only complaint is that it gets very very hot, and you always have to ask for the windows to be opened! Good value, keep it up!

just popped in on way back from London and was very impressed with the Carvery, which was very welcome after the journey

Today, 19 of us had lunch at the Teddy Rowe after a funeral. We pre-booked and made menu choices in advance. The staff had rearranged the tables so we could all sit together in one area of the pub which made for a very nice family gathering. We were made very welcome.

There are a few things that a restaurant has to have to survive: a welcoming attitude and pride in their food - this pub/restaurant has neither. Asked if anything on the menu is particularly recommended, the answer was "No" - quite different to the normal answer of "Everything is recommended!". There were only three tables occupied for lunch, we ordered the daily special but we had to wait almost 30 minutes for our food to arrive.. When it did it could have been the kind of food you expect in a fast food restaurant - really nothing special to differentiate it. In fact the menu is essentially boring and food is equally so. Give this one a miss unless you are desperate. Having said that the décor is fresh and modern - compared to the dark old-fashioned décor of the pub that was here before this. Unfortunately the food and service now casts a dark gloom!!!

This was our first visit to the Teddy Rowe on Fathers Day. The Sunday carvery was Extremely good everything was hot and fresh and plenty of choice and it was extremely good value for money. The pub was clean and pleasant decor. The serving staff were helpful and friendly. We will be going here again to try their evening meals and we will be going here again for the carvery. Most enjoyable lunchtime out.

Haven't been for ages and found the name had changed. Wasn't disappointed, the cumberland sausage sandwich and red onion chutney was delightful. The welcome was very good and so was the beer. Will go again.

I was part of a family Gathering of 18 on Saturday evening. The pub / restaurant was empty apart from ourselves and the staff. All the food was pre-ordered baring 3 meals, which for surprise reasons could not be ordered in advance. Despite this advance notice of our requirements.

Five of us for an early dinner. Very good food, Large portions. Lovely puds. Charming young man on duty on the evening of Friday 11th May. I would most certainly visit again.

My dog and I had been on a long,long walk and we were both knackered. We dropped into Teddy Rowe for a rest and refreshment and we were made very welcome. I had a nice glass of wine and a great sandwich and my dog was given a welcome drink of water.

Moved here from Norfolk 10 days ago. Our local is Teddy Rowe, nice place, clean and comfortable. Went there Sunday 8th April, 2 pints Carling £7.20 and had nice carvery lunch 4.15. Went there again 15th April 3.45, no food except gammon for the carvery and 1 pint Carling and 1 pint Kronenbourg £8.75. Carling seems to have jumped from £3.60 pint to £4.20 and we know that 4 minutes walk away it is £3 a pint. Unfortunately we will not be using this place again, Can't believe Carling increases that much in 1 week. Very very disappointed. This seems to be ripping off your locals and that's all the trade you have.

Nice value carvery at £10.95 (adults). It was quite busy so book if you can. Good selection of meats, the pork crackling is incredible.

Been a few times now and always just the little bit quirkier than expected. Friendly service and good selections but never seems to be busy when I've been

Beef was beautifully cooked, great roasted, Yorkshires, plenty of veg including cauliflower cheese which was lovely. Everything was hot and we cleared our plates. We wanted to go for more but couldn't manage it.

My husband and I stopped in on the way back from Yeovil. It's in a great location with a good sized car park. It's really cosy inside, with an open fireplace and comfortable seating. We both enjoyed our meals, they were standard pub fare, but great portion sizes. The food was well cooked and warm and the waitress was polite. Service was really quick, but the pub wasn't particularly busy. We'd definitely go back.

Dreadfully disappointing. Slow service even though pre-ordered our meal.

We arrived here today for lunch. As we approached the front door a rat ran past us! Not a good start! The pub itself is lovely & the young girl who served us was pleasant. Service good. Unfortunately one of our party had a mouldy sandwich! This was replaced with a fresh one. We can't understand how the chef didn't spot it when making the sandwich, it was quite obvious. I'm afraid we won't be returning.

Passing through Sherbourne at the weekend I popped into the Teddy Rowe for a break. Handy car park was a bonus. Took a good beer and some watery autumn sunshine in the garden and then headed inside for something to eat. I had a simple burger and chips meal which was well cooked and nicely presented and quite generous for a lunch stop. The staff were cheerful, polite and attentive and I could have easily stayed for the afternoon. I headed off refreshed and will come again when passing this way as the experience overall was very positive.’

Popped in for a pint, saw the menu and had to give it a go. I had the Pork chop with mushrooms sauce and veg, my mate had the Chicken ?? I knew we were on a winner with the freshly ironed, cotton serviettes. My Pork chop was Delicious, the veg cooked perfect, and my mate loved his Chicken, with chips and salad.

I left a great review last time as food fab, but what I earth has gone wrong !!

My father-in-law, son and I had lunch here en route to the train station last month during our August holiday. The ambiance is that of many a traditional pub, with dark wood interior. We had to wait a few moment to open, but upon opening (about 10 minutes late) the welcome was fairly flat. We were shown to a table. The menu had respectable choice of sandwiches and several options for 2 course specials. I chose the daily soup with rump steak, my father-in-law opted for the Ardennes pate and the lamb's liver and onions, and my son a chicken sandwich. The food was great - what detracts from the experience was the service. A shame but otherwise a pleasant lunch with family.

The worst thing is the wait for your food. When it does arrive it's a real mixed bag. Great flavoursome rib eye steak, well cooked and good sauce. However, 3 meals where the mashed potato was stone cold and a child's burger which was rubbery and had been microwaved, we suspect. So some meals were sent back.

By chance my colleague and I stopped here ... what a treat ... excellent service and great value ... 2 courses for £9.95 ... no wonder it was busy ... highly recommended ,hopefully next time I won't be driving so I can sample some of the real ale !

Please don't be put off by this little unassuming pub !

My children could of made a better ploughman's lunch.. dry panini bread, dried up salad from a bag and excessive amounts of gherkins and onions!!! Waited 45 mins for this (pub not busy) won't be going back! 😡

Wasn't sure about this pub at first as we were told it was a bit hit and miss.

Visited on Sunday for the Carvery and really wish we hadn't! I booked online and never received a confirmation so rang next day for them to say no one has checked the online booking, so booked over the phone. On arrival 2 girls behind the bar, 1 serving a customer 1 prepping drinks for another table. The 1st girl ignored us completely after serving her customer 1 pint and went on to fold napkins. As for the food?! To be fair it looked lovely - that's as far as it got! Beef was so tough we were unable to cut it! It was medium rare so can only imagine it to be a cheap joint. Stuffing balls were so burnt they were brown - inside! Parsnips and potatoes were a combo of over cooked versus grey! All of the vegetables were a pan of boiling water away from al dente! I will never visit this establishment again!

Sunday lunch was just average as to quality and value, we wouldn't go back unless we were unable to get in elsewhere.

Me and my family visited the Teddy Rowe Pub heard some not so good things after it had just opened but my Wife and her parents had eaten there and really enjoyed it so i went with a open mind and quite enjoyed it the food was delivered on very hot plates which is always a good sign the Landlord very friendly will eat there again

This is such a lovely pub. The decor and ambience does it justice. The food is amazing and the landlord is a fantastic host. I'd certainly return with friends and family and highly recommend a visit. I do believe they are looking to have rooms available in the future.

Went there for a private party with buffet provided. Buffet was excellent with some added items that you don't get normally, there was plenty of food for everyone and laid out very well. The only small criticism I had was that hot chips were provided but really should have been put out in stages to stop them getting cold. Nice range of beers and ales, staff were lovely which added to a very nice atmosphere. Lacking in disabled access though.

Have not been to Teddy Rowe for their Carvery since last year, but like before we were not disappointed. They always have three meats on offer, as always we went for the lovely rare beef. The Yorkies were nice and crispy. The array of veggies is always eye watering. Cauliflower cheese, roasties, new potatoes, peas, carrots, leeks, cabbage, parsnips. Stuffing balls, chipolatas and lots of lovely meaty gravy. Condiments to match the days meats. Best to make a reservation to be sure of getting a table. The staff are always cheerful and helpful and make sure tables are cleared and wiped down as soon as people depart. The whole place is lovely and clean, including the toilets. No wonder we like to return whenever possible, especially with friends.

After reading some great reviews, my friends and I chose this pub tonight.

As i write this, we are actually still sitting at the table after having a great Sunday lunch, meats were cooked perfectly, veg was awesome and the sweet was fantastic, the staff are ace too, we come here after travelling from Birmingham to visit my Sister-in-Law and choose to eat here every time and we will continue to come back, I'd love to show a photo before i got stuck into it but it got the better of me I'm afraid, sorry folks........

Our usual Sunday haunt was fully booked so we thought we'd try the Teddy Rowe... since refurb we have only visited for a drink. It was rammed but by the time we had ordered a drink a table was cleared & we were seated... very impressed with the carvery, rare roast beef, tender turkey & juicy gammon ( I had all 3 roasties, stuffing, yorkshire's & a lovely selection of vegetables including cauliflower cheese YUM! Everything was fresh, hot & tasty & well worth £10.95. Definitely could do with a couple more bar/waiting staff, felt sorry for the young lady who seemed to be working both... she needs a medal as all was done with efficiency & a smile. Very happy to have a good pub to go to for Sunday lunch & look forward to our next visit... well done Teddy Rowe!!

Excellent time had with five friends at lunchtime at the Teddy Rowe .

Having been to the Teddy Rowe for a passable Sunday roast recently we decided to book a family meal today to celebrate my birthday. What a huge mistake, the children's meals we're practically inedible, our two courses were much the same, sending back more food than we ate. To top it all, they ended up over charging us and when we called them to discuss the issue, were met with attitude no apology and a closing comment of "if you want your refund you can come and get it".

Drove from Brum to visit my Sister-in-Law for the day, went to another restaurant first and got ignored after waiting 20-30 mins to be served (see my review on 3 Wishes) so we left and came over to Teddy Rowe's.

lovely atmosphere,really good choice on menu,well priced,friendly staff,definitley go there again certainly reccommend it

Disappointed with our experience as it looks like it could be a really good place to eat. However after today I can see why this place has mixed reviews.

We called in for lunch while visiting family in the area and remember visiting when it was called 'Skippers'!

The Teddy Rowe in Sherborne is a very nice gastro pub with a friendly atmosphere. The food is excellent with a different choice from the normal. Well worth a visit especially for the carvery on Sundays. Well reasonably priced

The meals, which a business colleague and myself enjoyed at the Teddy Rowe recently, were excellent. One often discovers the wording in the menu or advert does not match up to the meal presented on your table but these did..... for sure...

Slightly awkwardly placed, half a mile out of Sherborne, it takes more effort to visit. It has recently been refurbished and seems pleasant albeit not that noteworthy. We old drunk so have not tried the food which looked good.

Very good food. Fantastic value for money. Just stopped to grab a bite to eat. Not been there since it was the Skippers. Lovely surprise, will definitely go there again.

Staff very friendly and made us very welcome. Nice atmosphere but found the music a bit loud. Made it difficult for the four of us to enjoy our conversation. Cant speak too highly of the food. The best vegetable soup starter ever ! The main meal , and i had turkey was delicious. Plenty of extra potatoes and vegetables. So much so we couldn't eat it all. By the time the Xmas pudding arrived i was stuffed. Excellent value.

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Teddy Rowe pub, who did us proud today for our family get together Christmas dinner. The staff and service were brilliant, the food was fantastic, the atmosphere was relaxed and cosy and I cannot fault anything about our lovely meal today. This pub has taken a bit of a bashing recently and I hope this post redresses the balance a bit. Thank you to the chef and staff at Teddy Rowe today for a lovely Christmas lunch :) x

Excellent menu and food with specials some evenings. View online offers. Food was excellent and served to look exciting. Very pleasant staff. Recommended family couples or groups

We were in Sherborne for the day and looked into a few places, but none looked like they did a decent Sunday roast. We walked just a few minutes out of town to the Teddy Rowe, and found a lovely, warm, welcoming atmosphere, with mulled wine (which came with a mini mince pie), a delicious carvery (with a choice of beautifully cooked beef, turkey, or gammon - or a bit of all three - plus all the trimmings, including roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, green beans, cauliflower cheese, swede, stuffing, boiled potatoes, chipolatas, and crackling), great music, and seats by a roaring fire. It was just what we wanted on a cold Sunday afternoon, and we ended up spending hours sitting in armchairs by the fire, letting our massive roast dinners go down, and enjoying the atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place for its good food, friendly staff who provide excellent service, and cosy interior. I very much hope to be back in the future - thank you!

One first look, the carvery looked amazing. Plenty of veg. The meat was really good too. But, was not impressed once we had started to eat. The roast potatoes were tough and chewy and it was only just warm. Such a shame really. But you know what they say. Looks can be deceptive.

Went for a carvery lunch which tasted delicious. The inside is very well laid out although it can get a little hot (maybe needs some air conditioning). Definitely much better than it's previous incarnation as Skippers and has good quality food.

Mid week visit at night in torrential rain but it was worth it! Comment from a friend 'the best burger I've had for year's . Every meal was superb. The pub has been much improved and a visit on Sunday for Carvery is the best.If you are older or have children you benefit!

Kids eat for a £1 was very good. 2 sausages and they allowed us to swap mash for chips with no hassle. Overall a pleasant lunch with excellent food

Very helpful staff fitted us in for dinner. Excellent food. Good size portions. Well presented food. Would recommend for couples or family

The Teddy Rowe is on of the best carveries in the area, always popular, today I had the beef, cooked perfectly, nice and pink, with a good selection of vegtables, really cant fault the food or the service, and offers a dicount for the over 60's

We had all been meaning to go over to the Teddy Rowe since it re-opened, and having finally made it we were definitely NOT disappointed. The whole building, including the toilets was spotless. The staff were all smartly dressed and nicely friendly and helpful, without making us feel hurried. There were three meats on offer, Beef, Lamb and Turkey. Unfortunately the beef three of us had was rather over done, but nevertheless very tasty and tender. The Lamb the fourth in our group had was also tasty and tender, although again not a speck of pink to be seen. The Roast Potatoes were lovely and crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. The Yorkies were like Top Hats and beautifully light, some of us gorged and had two. There were about 6 vegetables on offer, and the Cauliflower Cheese was sumptuous with a lovely strong Cheesy flavour. The Gravy was nice and meaty and not too thin and watery. We barely had room for Desserts so stuck with Ice Cream and passed on the coffee. We all agreed we would be going back in the future, even though it was a 40 minute journey for two of us and 20 minutes for the other two. Well worth a visit. Make sure

Good value, enjoyable food, friendly and helpful staff and a relaxing ambience. The Sunday roast too is extremely good.

Had a lovely meal on Saturday evening 3rd September. Food was very good. Well cooked and plenty for the price.

I really haven'y got anything good to say, Don't go there unless you really want a free dessert,if your meal is COLD the chef will put it in the microwave for you!!!!!!.

Visited Teddy Rowe for Sunday lunch with friends. First visit for all of us but had high expectations from reading reviews. Frankly it was a bit of a let down. To me the main fault was the tables were crowded together and it was very airless. The meat selection was a tad over cooked and hence rather dry and tough. The vegetables were plentiful and well cooked but the 'one size fits all' gravy was thick and tasteless. There was a good selection of sweets, I chose ice cream which came out nicely presented, however, the vanilla one must have been re-frozen at some stage as it was very grainy with ice. Have to say here that the staff were all very friendly and helpful. I feel that the place would benefit from better ventilation and perhaps more of an emphasis on quality rather than quantity in the cooking.

Called in here after visiting the castles.

We went for a Sunday carvery but weren't impressed. Although they have thrown a bit of money at the refurb the food doesn't hit the mark. Average at best.

Have been meaning to visit since it reopened as The Teddy Rowe and the opportunity came today with two grandsons. Not expecting much but pleasantly surprised. It's a bit of a tardis. Seemingly larger on the inside, bright and airy. Nice decor and comfortable. Menu was good and reasonably priced as it turned out ...... for the quality. There was just one other table for four occupied when we went in at 1.15 but other tables were gradually taken. We did have a bit of a wait for our orders to arrive but that's because evidently it was all freshly cooked ..... And to a high standard. All four of us really enjoyed our meals. And they were really generously sized portions without being overloaded like the traditional pub grub. More good quality restaurant than pub. My pork belly came with a creamy mash and sauce, parsnips and carrots. My wife had filet steak fajitas and the plate would have adequately served two for a lunch. One grandson had the three meat pie which he thoroughly enjoyed. The other had the steak burger which had him beaten halfway! These are 11 and 12 year olds with a healthy appetite.

Every plate well-cooked and tasty, but always a tad over-priced (like the TR thinks it's somewhere more chichi than it actually is). Service well-meaning - if a little haphazard. Probably best to go for Sunday lunch as it looks best value. Would go again - but would go more often if better priced.

This establishment has had a complete makeover. Its now stylish decor coupled with charming staff & a high quality chef make it a real delight. The food was fantastic, beautifully presented, well priced and tasted even better than it looked. Staff were very friendly and superbly helpful.......cannot wait for my next meal.........What a Treat!!