Stockton Cross Inn in Herefordshire, County of

Lovely pub full of character not far from the A49. Great Sunday lunch and really good value and service Well worth a visit.

Quaint little pub in a lovely village. The staff were very welcoming,friendly and efficient. Good choice of food and drinks. Booking recommended for food, A varied menu offering something for everyone at a reasonable price.

Sadly no food but Superstar service with a smile Lovely place lovely atmosphere and the staff are so welcoming and professional

Went for Sunday Lunch Mackerel Pate was very hard ! Had salmon which was ok. Two others had beef which was tough Unusual gravy Cheesecake ok Churros tasted as if fried in old oil and chocolate sauce cold Customer walking round with Great Dane sniffing around our table Will not return

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch celebrating my dad’s birthday. The food was excellent and the staff were exceptional. Highly recommended and definitely going back! I’m not local, had booked a table after checking out some reviews and everything from a lovely cheery warm welcome, a delicious meal and great service exceeded expectations. Nice personal touches makes sure this stands out from the many chains about.

Food was excellent and the staff were the best. So pleased to have both back at the Stockton Cross. Definately the best pub and food within miles of Tenbury, just a pleasure to be able to come here again for great food and drinks,

Disappointingly shut.., on a Friday lunchtime. We first visited on Friday, 28th April, at lunchtime; the board was outside, clearly saying it was open, but sadly, this was not so. We were genuinely concerned that all was not well- after all, life happens, illness and so on. So we visited again today, Friday 13th May at 13:00, this time I checked the website before, which confirmed they were open.... They were not; we won't bother trying again. I would strongly suggest they should keep their website and opening times in better order.

Fabulous lunch at The Stockton Cross. Food was excellent and staff were fabulous. Thank you so much - we will be back!

Called in today and had the roast beef - absolutely lovely. Small portions available for children on request. Staff friendly and welcoming. Would thoroughly recommend.

We were staying in the village and the pub came highly Recommended by our host. We went on both nights of our stay and we’re made to feel super welcome! The food was excellent and there was a fantastic range of drinks to try! They are also dog friendly and the resident new foundland put up with our puppy and even took him for a walk!

Booked in for a family Sunday lunch the food was amazing, loads of choice and cooked to perfection. Staff were very friendly and polite. Lovely welcoming environment. Booked in for the quiz on 1st March after thoroughly enjoying the last one.

So easy to come on to trip advisor and complain.Im the chef/landlord at the Stockton cross and the review previous is obviously there interpretation of Fridays events.Friday 27th we had a booking for 6 people booked at 1800 hrs.We had already decided not to open in the daytime because we had no bookings and I'd had a bad back all week.I did open the door and explained but wires obviously were crossed somewhere, booking was taken while I was on holiday and I can only prepare for bookings in our diary. sorry your day was spoilt but coming on here doesn't help our lovely welcoming pub especially this time of year

We booked a table for lunch by phoning direct. The lady who took the call was very helpful and took details of dietary requirements. On arrival however we were told they had not got a booking and that they were closed despite a sign outside saying that they were indeed open! There was no apology and we found the man dismissive and unhelpful and promptly he locked the door. Such a shame as we have had previously good experience here but they have lost our group of customers.

I was looking for a dog-friendly pub/restaurant north of Leominster, convenient for my daughter and her family to break their journey back to Wiltshire. Read the reviews and decided to give the Stockton Cross a try. Delighted that we did. The starter of baked Camembert was great value and very tasty, and my daughter’s small kids loved the pate and toast they had as their main course. But the roast beef and roast chicken (both with Yorkshire pudding) that the 3 adults had were absolutely delicious, beautifully cooked, with carrots, cauliflower and broccoli perfectly al dente, and lovely gravy. Such good value. The staff (and the resident Newfoundland) were attentive and helpful. Too full for dessert but will definitely return!

I had a lovely time here. Food was good, Atmosphere was good and Andy the Manager was very pleasant. I’d be happy to suggest this to anyone who’s in the area. They’re also very dog friendly which was nice.

We were traveling home from our holiday ,also our daughter and her two children and partner were traveling home from holiday, we got chatting on the phone and planned to meet up for lunch. Our daughter tried a few places , but as it was almost three in the afternoon most places were finished serving lunch. she then phoned The Stockton Cross at Kimbolton Near Leominster, they welcomed us with open arms, we had a fantastic meal with very helpfull and professional service by the waitress and owner. A geart meal and service at a great price. We recomend it fully and will go there again .

I had been recommended the Stockton cross from a friend, it was my partner’s birthday so I decided to treat him to a birthday dinner there. I booked a table via the website, where they use open table. I made this booking at least a week and a half before the date. When we arrived we ordered drinks, where we were told by the bar staff that there was a issue with the menu and the chef would be overly to talk us through this. The chef/ manger was so rude he made it very clear that we were not wanted there. We were told that they had a function and there was no menu as they were catering for the function. I will say there was only about 15 people at this function! The chef did say that he would ‘throw’ a menu together. But his attitude was appalling. We were made to feel so unwelcome and if the situation was entirely our fault. Needless to say we finished our drink and left. I will say that the lady behind the bar was so apologetic, but what happened was not her fault at all.

Fantastic Sunday lunch! Well priced and high quality. Very friendly staff, great food and extra veg/gravy no quibbles! Also dog and child friendly, we couldn’t ask for! This place deserves to be fully booked, and I’m sure as word spreads they will be very soon so don’t miss out!

Had fantastic roast beef at the Stockton Cross today. Banging roast potatoes and amazing Yorkshire puddings. We’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend!

Great service, warm atmosphere, excellent coeliac choices. Brought our dog, sat near the roaring log burner and had a great evening.

During our visit we had an absolutely lovely time. We were greeted by the manager and the girls on the bar, everyone was very pleasant and efficient. I don’t think some of the previous reviews are very called for as the staff couldn’t do enough...

We visited this pub on 2 occasions, once on Sunday and again on Wednesday. On both occasions the food and beer were excellent and the staff very friendly and accommodating

Having read the menu on the website (from which my wife, who is Gluten Free, would be able to have a meal), we decided to go here with some of our family to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. I have to admit that that it...

Shown to table that had`nt been cleaned properly, limited menu for Sunday lunch and dessert, ordered starters and mains BUT mains arrived, we stated that we had ordered starters but would accept the mains as they would be dried up if we waited for our...

We visited the Stockton cross today, the landlord was very welcoming and really friendly on the phone when ordering. The food was very disappointing and the menu was quite limited there was no chicken or turkey for Sunday lunch which is unusual, my family don’t...

Stopped off on our journey to Ludlow for lunch. Had a great homemade steak pie and chips sat in the garden in the sunshine. The pub itself is a C16 oldie worldie pub with bags of character. Food was great and the new landlord was...

A friendly country pub, with great staff. Food was delicious, well presented, and served timely. The young lady that waited on our table hadn't been working there long but she is a credit to the pub and has a future in hospitality. We had an...

We booked online for 7pm and were shocked when told upon arrival that they had no record of this. It was all very chaotic with one guy serving drinks and taking orders. We waited an hour for food but tbh it was worth the wait,...

We were cancelled whilst in transit to the pub on Mothers Day after booking online. It is now clear to me this has been going on since September last year. The person who called just said they were no longer using the booking system and...

Sorry folks after leaving great reviews for this place, we had a table booked for this evening for my 60th, 11am call to say they will be closed as the chef has been moved to another restaurant in the group. Can't see us being back...

We booked a table for 4 for dinner on a Saturday evening. The booking on the pub's website went via a table booking service and we received a confirmation from this service that our table was booked for 7;30 pm. We arrived at the premises...

Five star ! Last minute Saturday lunch, landlord kindly accommodated us! Delicious meal ( chicken hanging kebab and fish and chips ) and we were made to feel very welcome indeed! Would highly recommend if you are in the area.

Came across this pub by chance. We pulled in on the off chance we may be able to get a table after being turned away from other places in the area. The landlord happily seated us. Such a charming, welcoming man. The vibes from this...

Look I'm a local and I've reviewed the Cross many times but as a pub it has now reached a bit of a tipping point in respect of price. There seems to be a bit of an identity crisis going on there right now. On...

Quite expensive for lunch and with a very limited menu, but food is OK. Attentive service and friendly staff.

Just had lunch with 5 friends. Obviously following current guidelines we had to eat outside. We all dressed appropriately and started with mulled wine. Craig and Carly went out of their way to make it a lovely get together and we enjoyed a wonderful lunch...

So as soon as lockdown was off we decided to get out and support our local restaurants and booked the Stockton Cross as we have always had great meals there. Sadly on a Friday night there were very few customers despite the fact that the...

The Stockton Cross is accessed in these covid times from the rear and the car park. On entering, there is a sanitising station inside the door and a small sign asks guests to wait to be seated, although there is not clear marking around this...

The food was outstanding, without a shadow of a doubt. The staff were also love and friendly. Just too low in numbers. We were quick to be served initially but it all went downhill from there. It took forever to get our puddings and we...

Just want to say thank you to wonderful team of staff and management for welcoming me, my parents and our two doggies to The Stockton Cross yesterday!! It's the first time we've been since the new management took over in Feb and they are doing...

We weren’t very hungry when we came here for lunch, so we ordered two starters. One taste of the liver parfait and I knew this was a cut above ordinary pub food. Not surprised to learn that the manager/chef had come from a Michelin starred...

My husband and I visited with a friend for dinner last Thursday and we were delighted with the experience! We were welcomed warmly with COVID precautions explained to us in a polite and professional manner. All the staff we encountered were very friendly but not...

These are challenging times and no more so for small hospitality companies. However, a lunchtime visit this week left us very disappointed with the food. Firstly, on a positve note, we got a warm welcome and the staff were lovely, and good. All the appropriate...

We came on holiday and we ate here on our first night, talk about first impressions, amazing start! Food was amazing and loved the little place, was lovely! Hannah was very helpful and even gave us some ideas of places to go! Definitely recommend! Amazing...

We visited for the first time this week. The pub was well set up for social distancing and the staff were very friendly and helpful. My allery to eggs was not an issue and I was quickly advised what I could eat safely and what...

Came here with family for a special occasion and was very disappointed. To begin, we asked to move tables as our table was right in front of a door and was drafty, it wasn’t until we asked a second time did we actually move. The...

Booked a table at the Stockton Cross to celebrate my parents wedding anniversary. Great social distancing measures were evident as soon as we walked through the door with well spaced out tables and staff wearing masks. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The food...

We haven’t been in 4 years. Looks like it’s been done up since then as the decor had changed and overall it’s quite a pleasant establishment. Staff were friendly and polite. My only issue was with the food. We ordered a steak and brisket dish...

Excellent food & service, though not cheap. Don't go if you're very hungry. We both enjoyed every mouthful

We visited yesterday for Sunday Lunch during part of our trip to the local area. This was by far one of the best lunches we have ever eaten, the food was perfect, the wine was delicious (and moderately priced) and the service was outstanding. Whilst the restaurant was busy, both servers were very attentive and did all they could to make sure we felt welcome. (Also great Covid regulations) Overall - 10/10! We will definitely be visiting again if we are ever in the area!! Thank you Guys

We were looking forward to a pleasant evening out having booked a table well in advance. Upon arrival we were shown to our seats on a very small table tucked around the corner. We asked to change but were told that no other tables were available despite some being un-occupied. From the table the bar could not be seen so we had to stand and pear around the corner to wave each time we required the services of a waitress (social distancing)The meal arrived, whilst looking and tasting very nice, the portions were minuscule, with dabs of sources . The veg which was to accompany the meals arrived in one very bowl and comprised of 4 small roast potatoes and about 10 green beans.It appears that the kitchen have lost the plot. People want to be fed when they go out for a meal.If you are hungry - avoid

This has been my local for over twenty years, have failed to get a drink on two occasions, the first time we called in to see a sign saying only taking payment by card, i only had cash on me so was not able to order a drink, explained to the staff that i was local but they were not interested and in my opinion could note care, so we had to leave, we put this behind us and called at the pub for a drink last Friday at 5.45 pm , we entered the bar to find no staff to be seen although we could hear them talking in the kitchen, there were no customers in the bar but their was a table of drinkers in the garden, after waiting for eight minutes knobody came to serve us so unfortunatly we failed to get a drink for the second time , we left and visited the Englands Gate pub and had a lovely welcome ,

Once seated we were given an explained smaller version of the Monday to Wednesday menu which was pleasantly nice even though restricted on choice. The chef bought me and my new wife a glass of our choice, lovely touch.The starter was delicious and the main was the star of the show, pokrbelly complemented with black pudding and soft mash encased in a crispy shell and the apple sauce was gorgeous. Dessert however was a slight let down due to the limited choice of either sorbet or chocolate brownie. But we did have an early week booking.From chef to a chef it was a great meal. Thanks. Mr and Mrs Ingram.

Ate at the Stockton Cross last night and had the lamb with delicious curry sauce and Bombay potato. My husband had the beef. Both meals were excellent the sauces were sublime.The charred gem lettuce salad starter was packed with flavour.Service was excellent and got to mention Chelsea and Hannah who were attentive and looked after us so well.Craig is an exceptional Chef and we are only just seeing how good he is.One tiny criticism is that potion size for some of these big Herefordshire lads is a bit small. Perhaps some other optional sides might be an idea? Dauphinois or Parmentier potato’s?Lovely food, great evening!

Had a fantastic lunch here, sat outside in the lovely gardens on a warm sunny day. Service was, as ever, warm and friendly, the Caesar salad was delicious and the addition on some crispy chicken was excellent value for money. Everything about the meal was brilliant. However ............As a local and a regular I am obviously delighted to see the pub back open once again however, I would say that the pub should reactivate the loyalty cards which were running before lockdown. A lot of local people put money on those cards and at present everyone is unable to access the money that we had pre-loaded before lockdown. Why are the cards not active again, especially since the desire to avoid cash because of COVID-19? I know a number of customers have mentioned this to the staff, but something needs to be done soon.

The menu was varied and the food delicious. The staff and chef were very friendly and helpful, offering a great choice of gluten free dishes. Service was excellent and we enjoyed our meal sat in the garden.

Visited the Stockton Cross on Saturday very welcoming and very friendly staff and bar manager was a lovely lady . The chef Craig was very pleasant and the food was exceptional would visit again would highly recommend

This was our second visit to the Stockton Cross since the reopening of pubs and restaurants, on both occasions we were very impressed with the friendly efficient service we received, which allowed us to enjoy a beautiful high quality meal during these difficult times. At all times the staff were very aware of customer safety and we would highly recommend this restaurant/ pubic house, and will definitely be returning ourselves.

16th Century Pub ... what a fabulous find. The food was absolutely fabulous and extremely pleasing to eye. Had a small but exquisite menu. All our meals were cooked to perfection and very reasonably priced. Our meal was so nice we have already booked again.

Our first visit here having just moved to the area and we will definitely be returning. There were 4 of us eating and all the dishes were beautifully cooked and didn't disappoint in terms of flavour. The staff could not have been more helpful and there was a lovely atmosphere throughout the pub. Distancing rules were followed and didn't detract from the evening. We felt perfectly relaxed all evening despite all the regulations that have been put in place. We fully recommend this pub.

We visited the Stockton Cross for an evening meal tonight,and were very impressed.The service and the food were both excellent.Everyone working there has done a brilliant job in a trying situation.They deserve to do well.I urge everyone to support them and pubs like them.

At the time of writing, most pubs are either still shut or only doing drinks and bar snacks. The Stockton did not disappoint, by providing a full menu, plenty of ales to choose from and wide opening hours so that you could still get a good meal from 2.30pm onwards which is great. We had the pea risotto, chicken burger and also the steak burger. Good flavours, perfect portion sizes, good fries. Value for money wise about par for the course for the enjoyable quality of food on offer. Lovely interior decor and ambience, clean and tidy toilets, friendly staff who were on time and attentive. Am a local and haven’t been in years, good to see that the new owners have raised the bar in terms of the dining experience.

First time of visiting this pub since it has been revamped. Lovely atmosphere with wood burner lit and the tartan decor really suited it. We had 3 courses for lunch and all the food was beautiful and looked lovely. The selection is not huge and the price was more like a restaurant price not pub but well worth the money. They do bar snacks aswell. We will return.

After a lovely morning in Ludlow we thought we Would look for somewhere for lunch we came across The Stockton Arms a dog friendly warm and welcoming pub.The friendly staff gave us a choice of tables and quickly got us drinks, the menu wasn’t that big but I always find this to be good, the food was freshly cooked and delicious. Will definitely go there again.

Booked for dinner on a Friday evening. Arrived to a great atmosphere, fire burning and friendly locals around the bar. This is a proper British pub, which serves great food and drinks. Staff were really friendly and the food was excellent. We will definitely be back soon.

Second visit, just as great as last time. What a find. The food is excellent. I had sea bream with mussels on the first visit. The languistine sauce. Was absolutely amazing and it's was perfectly seasoned and cooked brilliantly. This is a chef who knows his food and has a good palate. If you want piles, of average rubbish -go to Wetherspoon's. I am sick of hearing nonsense from reviewers who just want quantity over quality.My family had beef (very good cut and cooked pink and perfect, and pork -again very good).This place is a gem, hardly any waiting time. Staff are superb and the food it top notch.We paid £65 for three mains and three puddings and it was awesome.The baked cheese cake and sour cream sorbet is a first for me. And I loved it.Excellent food, excellent service and a very reasonable tab.

A nice meal in an updated pub (which is trying not to be too pretentious), with decent quality and tasty ingredients but it’s not that cheap for what you get - the portion sizes are small. Probably 20% too expensive for what you get - there are better pubs locally to eat in.

An excellent warm welcome by very friendly staff after coming in from the pouring rain! Given a table by a roaring fire to dry us out. Great food quality, very tasty. Would definitely recommend you visit this place, just of the A49 as easy to miss!! We’ll be back

Really lovely pub which is dog friendly and the staff are helpful, kind, polite and friendly would highly recommend

What a find! First time we have booked here for food, so glad we did as after arriving at 1230 the restaurant was soon packed with customers.Extensive lunchtime menu which includes sandwiches as well as options from the main menu. All food cooked well, served by a friendly waitress who did seem a little overworked due to the amount of diners. Despite this she was attentive and apologetic for any delays in service which wasn’t a problem as it was a leisurely lunch. Will definitely be booking again.

First visit for several years.The young couple who are now running it have transformed the menu and service, both of which are top class.The menu is very reasonably priced, especially when considering the quality of the food all of which was beautifully cooked and charmingly servedIt is now on our very small list of special local restaurants

We popped in on the off chance that we could get lunch. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff very warm and welcoming and the ambience amazing .Food was to die for and fresh. We know our frozen from freshly prepared.....We are returning with friends for dinner soon so will do an update on the dinner afterwards.We can’t wait and drooling already.It will be worth the distance we will have to drive.

Went for a meal with my dad and his partner. So, not the cheapest I’ve been to, nor the most expensive - but worth every penny! Food - so tasty, full of quality ingredients and expertly cooked and presented. Service - perfect! Friendly, knowledgeable staff and just the right balance of being left to eat and being approached. As we couldn’t finish the bottle of wine we purchased, it was absolutely ok to ask for the top to take the rest home. Smiles make food experiences! Only thing I would change? Yeah, I was in public so didn’t feel right licking the plate (which I so wanted to do!!). I love the scrabble touch - if you reserve a table a scrabble rack is used to present your name on the table - I had fun playing with ours to create a new word!! Will definitely revisit!

Desserts are amazing here, food good, lovely pub, man in strange clothes behind bar very sweet. Toilets need someone popping in more throughout the day

Four of us enjoyed a good meal here and sampled the local beer which we enjoyed. The service was good, friendly and attentive waiters.

Ate there twice on successive days when in the area with my father, sister and brother in law. Excellent service, friendly and attentive without being over bearing. Good selection of local ales and gins and relatively short but nicely diversified menu. Excellent presentation of the food and good balance of ingredients. Highly recommended.

We decided to go here for an evening out as we have been told the food is amazing....we were not disappointed! Advisable to book ahead as can get very busy.

Quintessential English pub in a sleepy little Herefordshire village/hamlet that has good beer and serves good pub grub! Had really lovely fish & chips, nice light batter, good chunky chips & pea mash - absolutely great. We live in a nearby village and have already been back. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area or just passing by, but book ahead at prime times!

The team at The Stockton Cross made my birthday super special - such personal service and fantastic food which definitely is well above the standard of your normal gastro pub - yet not priced as such!

Took a group of overseas and U.K. based colleagues here for supper back in May.

I visited the Stockton Cross Inn for lunch in late April, the first time since a change of management and the Inn had had a revamp and the food enjoyable. I will revisit.

What a fabulous treat to make a return visit to this pretty country pub with 4 friends. The food is exceptional - fresh, cooked to order and utterly delicious! The staff so friendly and well able to cope with our lively banter.

5 of us had lunch. 5 clean plates. Yummy starters, delicious mains & delectable desserts! . Great service. Very clean. Wonderful atmosphere.

This is not a fast food restaurant, food is cooked to order and it was hot, and well worth the wait.

We just popped in on a Saturday on our way back from Leominster. What a delight!!! Interior is simple and elegant and of a type that would give a welcoming feeling to all walks of life. the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful and to top off the lovely ambiance, the food was out of this world. Simple, fresh, full of flavor and beautifully presented. Served on hot plates makes such a difference when eating a hot meal. We will be going back again and have highly recommended it to many others since.

This is a place where you feel really welcomed as you enter the door and has a genuine team spirit. We were told there would be a wait for food which managed our expectations. There is a good choice of local beers and ciders and a sample was provided before selecting. The local cider was excellent and one of joys of Leominster is Herefordshire cider. The menu was compact with sandwiches for quick lunch or you can go for the full works. We skipped the very tempting starters as we wanted dessert. The mains included tempura fish and chips and local Hereford rump steak. Both were beautifully presented and the chips were hand cut chunky and steak came with roasted tomatoes on bed of nicely cooked veg. The lemon posset was fabulous. Good coffee. Definitely recommend. Skilled cooking and menu construction using local ingredients.

Dropped in for a bite to eat, pleasant service, lovely atmosphere and good pub food. Reasonably priced and accommodating for small to larger parties. Highly recommend :)

After a visit to Berrington Hall we stopped here for lunch, excellent ! Great beer, food, service!! Well worth a visit

My partner chose this pub/restaurant as it was the closest to where we were staying and it turned out to be an inspired choice. It's a popular, busy place and clearly a favourite with locals.

Stopped here with the motorhome and had a wonderful meal, coupled with excellent choice of drinks. Well worth staying here with the van!!!

My wife and I first visited the Stockton Cross several years ago before its current owners took over. What a transformation !

A lovely old pub not far off the A49, with a great atmosphere and lovely staff. Excellent wine list from which we shared a smashing Lebanese wine. You can always rely on a good wine cellar if they serve wines from Lebanon!

There are lots of 'nice' places I have been to, to which I wouldn't necessarily make a big effort to return; but I absolutely definitely will return here. We were a party of six, all of whom know their stuff when it comes to assessing quality and value when eating out in a pub. And we all agreed, this was great. What more can I say than that?

“Underwhelmed “ , mixed review what we ate was tasty just a very small portion and I believe to be over priced. This may sound silly but member of staff wearing boots which made a dreadful clipping sound on the floor, so as he walked around on the hard floor the noise penetrated the atmosphere. The menu is a little limited, the fish and chips were fine but not value for money.

It’s nearly a year on since the ‘Cross’ reopened with a fresh yet classic interior and two excellent leaders in Lol and Rav. Now 11 months on they are joined by a fantastic group of staff behind the bar and the place goes from strength to strength.

Booked online for a Friday night dinner for two. Really attentive staff on arrival and a good selection of ales and wine. The food is just that bit better than most local eateries with real thought going into the menu- the prices probably reflect this. The fish and steak were both great. Recommend the home made chorizo scotch egg!

My husband and I visited this establishment midweek. From the outset, we were welcomed by polite and courteous staff and after ordering a gin and tonic, were shown to our seats. This lovely pub clearly has local clientele and we enjoyed seeing and hearing general village chitchat. Our meal was absolutely superb. The highlight being the main course, a delicious local steak with a surprising but very tasty lobster macaroni cheese accompaniment. The whole experience was delightful. The staff were extremely attentive without being intrusive and the entire experience was thoroughly enjoyable. This is a Gastro-pub with very high standards but has a very calming atmosphere. We would have no hesitation in recommending people to come and sample local, quality food in a beautiful pub.

We have been a few times to this pub and have previously enjoyed a Sunday roast, but on this occasion it did not get off to a good start. We arrived 7 mins late so apologised, upon arriving we were asked a couple of times if we wanted drinks, we said no but then said yes to two gin and tonics. We then sat down and were asked for drinks, we ordered some more as we were told our drinks had not been ordered the first time. Then we ordered our food, which took an hour to arrive (seemed like a long wait). Probably prolonged by the fact we were next to a large table of men who had been enjoying the rugby and bar all day, not eating at this time but just drinking. They were very loud which made it hard to hear/talk. When the food arrived it looked nicely presented although petit portions. I ate the one piece of my lamp and turned over the second from the veg to see it was raw, I cut into it and it had not even been seared on the outside. We returned it and they reheated it, oddly the same half eaten lamb (not a fresh portion) was returned but more cooked with some new veg. I personally hate any conflict like this as it ruins the evening and you lack confidence in what is returned. I felt queasy so did not finish it. When they bought it back they said ‘hope this is more to your liking’!

I went to The Stockon Cross with my family last Friday night, my parents have been a lot so decided to take me and my brothers and our plus ones!

Thought the menu was pretty expensive so was expecting great things, I had the salmon fish cake, crispy calamari and pea veloute, then the pea risotto with poached egg. The starter looked great but lacked on flavour however the fish cake was pure salmon no mashed potato which was good, the squid was over cooked and tough, due to being crispy, like an onion ring, would have been better lightly battered and cooked for less time. The risotto was ok, good soft egg. More time spent on looks rather than taste.