The Applebarn Restaurant in Wiltshire

Can't work out what's wrong here. Confusion (or lack of knowledge) amongst staff with the menus, food not labelled properly, sides with food not as per specification on menu (and some staff not even knowing what is on the plate when delivered). Not so much a staff problem but a complete breakdown of supervision, management and training

We have visited a few times lately to look around the garden centre, but it has been some months since we last ate in the cafe/restaurant. On previous visits, my husband has enjoyed a homemade pie and I like the toasted ciabatta. Went to the drinks counter to order to diet cokes, they came out of a tap, tasted like weak soda stream and cost £3.05 for a small glass. Ordered the pie and ciabatta asking for chips with both instead of mash and crisps respectively. Well, two more uninspiring dishes could not have been delivered. The pie, no longer served in a dish with a lovely puff pastry top looked like something store bought accompanied by hard, over cooked oven chips and strangely a little jug of gravy. No veg, no salad, no nothing, £14.50. My ciabatta had hardly seen any heat and although I had asked for no tomato, what was in the middle, yes, tomato. Again a portion of overdone chips in a flower pot with nothing else no salad garnish. So this meal cost £32.50, I don’t mind paying for something that’s a least edible which the pie was really not. My ciabatta was ok, but not great. Considering it was a Monday lunchtime, it was really busy, but we sadly won’t be back.

My wife took a friend for lunch today she had a jacket potato with tuna mayo which was swimming in mayo could only eat the jacket,her friend had the smallest scone which she did comment on the size to be told it was homemade.Not wanting to cause a fuss they did not complain,needless to say they will not be eating there aygyain.

No jacket potatoes left at lunchtime so ordered a prawn sandwich and paid £2.50 to add chips. The chips were great, but £12.50 for a miserable looking sandwich and chips is very expensive. A garnish would have made it look slightly more appealing and better value.

Absolutely awful, paid £34 for 4 hot drinks and a coke with 4 cakes, all served out of paper cups and served on paper plates, with wooden forks and no napkins!!! Grubby tables, dirty floor and miserable, surly staff!!! My mum had a tea and it was a teabag in a cup with a dish of milk, what the hell!!! We want a few weeks ago and even though it was equally expensive, we at least had proper cups and plates and cutlery!!! Will not be going again, I’ll go to Costa next door, at least the coffee tastes nice! Disgusting!

So, once again all vegetarians are apparently on a diet. Aarggh!! Compare the meat option Full English breakfast to that offered as the veggie alternative (see picture). Half the size and frankly, disappointing. Not half the cost though of course! Everything seems very expensive. £10 for the full English, £8 for the (poor) veggie choice. Top-tip, order a side of toast and a side of scrambled eggs for £3.60 instead of the set Eggs on toast for £6. Coffee was nice though. It's been a couple of years or so since we last visited. Will probably be the same at least, before we do so again.

Went here for lunch , asked for a roasted vegetables x cheese ciabatta with chips, the ciabatta was diabolical ,it had few chunks aubergine, odd tom and bit pepper.slammed in between the bread. No butter and no cheese. It was very bland and totally tasteless. WONT BE GOING HERE AGAINE

My wife and I and two friends went today for lunch. We have had breakfast here before, and that was great. Today we asked for 2 decaff and 2 regular coffees. The person serving clearly did not know how to make coffee and seemed to...

My partner and I went for lunch here a few months ago and to be honest, the food quality was not great. I complained about this and the manger was really helpful and gave me a voucher. We went back this afternoon and the food...

We went to the Apple Barn for lunch today and based on what we had I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody. The Parmesan Chicken was really dry and tough, the frittata, which was supposed to be vegetables and goat’s cheese had about 10...

A day out for my birthday - visited The Valley. Lunch at the Apple Barn was excellent. Very fresh and very good value. Would most certainly visit again

Quality of the food is dreadful , charging ridiculous prices £8.95 for a wrap which was like cardboard Dried out and also found what seemed to be compost in the salad . Completely flipped my stomach, Did report it to a manager.was offered something else...

Absolutely dreadful. I only had a toasted ciabatta with smoked applewood cheese, tomato and basil but it was literally devoid of filling. Appalling quality especially for the hugely inflated £8.95 price!!!

There were two couples but I write for my wife and myself. I ordered a bacon and Brie Panini thinking I would be quite safe and my wife a quiche and salad. The panini cam hidden under the usual green clippings (why oh why they...

We very much enjoyed our lunch at The Apple Barn restaurant myself & my mother having quiche & two salads, my husband having home cooked ham with the salads. All of the food was fresh, presented nicely with only a little wait & there is...

Oh gosh, this was just horrible. Noisy, overcrowded (we had to pick up and move our table mid meal to allow a family with buggy to get out) and outrageously overpriced. Two sandwiches, hot drinks and a child's meal came to over £30. The child's...

Been going here for Sunday dinner for years. So surprised to see the huge hike from £10 for mixed meats to 13-17 pounds for less than what you previously got. We both opted for beef which I could only describe as a slab of boot...

Went for a bite to eat 11.02.22. Initially looked at a sandwich however, would not pay £8+ for a sausage roll, £9+ gor a sandwich, the prices were extortionate. Settled for a cream tea @£6.25...one scone. The scone was so dry and was not fresh...

The Restaurant breakfast is expensive & is a disgusting waste of money & food. Today we had breakfast in the Apple Barn, but really with we had not bothered. We both had the full English. The eggs were destroyed on one of the plates which...

There was a maggot in my jacket potato. It clearly had not been checked or cleaned properly as there was a mouldy root filled with maggots in my jacket potato. Assistant manager was very kind and refunded our order. However, this is completely disgusting and...

Tuna and cheese melt made me feel very ill after my one and only bite. Burnt, dodgy smelling tuna and hardly any cheese.

I was looking forward to a tasty toasted panini with a tuna and cheese melt filling. All I got was a 'warmed up in the oven' bread roll with a pittance of tuna and cheese inside. It was soft and doughy, not what I expected...

AVOID! - We wanted to sit outside on a lovely warm October afternoon; only a few tables and chairs had been set outside so we reached a table and chairs and set them next to the other ones and sat down. A waitress marched over...

Nice outside area but that’s the best bit. Food very overpriced. Tray was literally slapped down on the table, coffee sloshed all over the place but the girl had already turned her back and walked off. Scone was dry and crumbly plus we had to...

It was lovely to sit outside and relax on a sunny September afternoon. It was not cheap and it felt as though service was starting to wilt in the heat. There is something intensely irritating about having to wait at a cash desk to part...

Poor organisation, poor service, and the worst tasting shortbread ever! Prior to covid the service and food was always good. Post lock down and somewhat return to normality apple barn have gone for table service with a difference. Your given menus and told to sit...

Overpriced, our food and coffee - came out without any cutlery and serviettes, glasses for cold drink filthy, by the time we called. Waitress she went away and came back with 2 knives for tea cakes - which are now cold, no spoon for coffee...

We came here Monday for some lunch, I had a jacket potato with chickpea chilli and my partner had the tagliatelle. The food was nice but the chilli on the potato was barely warm. Also we were brought the bill and asked to pay when...

A meal for three of us with a soft drink each cost £45 which is a bit steep for a garden centre cafe. However, it was excellent and the portions were very generous so we'd go again, but perhaps just have a snack.

A little disappointing - so much potential, and the food was quite nice, but very overpriced for what it was. We also had to send mugs and glass back when they came with the drinks - the glass was absolutely filthy and looked unwashed, which...

We had lunch here, we liked the way they are dealing with customers during covid. Table service very quick, we had coronation chicken on Bloomer bread, generous portions. Only downside is it is very noisy, it does not need further music playing.

Cannot really give less than 5 stars although we didn't actually eat or drink here! While queing to order our coffee and something to eat, we spotted the prices of baguettes between £7-£10 )i.e Cronation Chicken baguette £9.95!) and a large sausage roll for just...

Wednesday lunch, queue was back into the garden centre. This was due to staff asking customers who are unable to use the track and trace app to complete individual details on paper. I understand the need for this but surely the idea is not to...

Beautiful sunny day. Lovely spot on the terrace. Bit of a wait but completely expected on a busy Sunday. Not a thing for vegan to have with a cuppa! In this day and age with gf and veggie options catered for, what a shame to...

We ate at Apple Barn. Very generous portions. Fried chicken was 1/2 chicken. Meat loaf was delicious.

15/09 When stood waiting to be seated the food on display in the glass cabinets looked lovely & well presented. Had to wait to be seated but based on the current situation we all find ourselves in we didn’t wait to long, the server was...

The plate with salmon and prawns platter didn’t look fresh. After finishing food I found hair on my plate. I told to waitress, but she just said sorry and quickly left us. Never ever will go to that place again.

Waited 40 min for food. Then told the order had been lost, by then they had stopped serving hot food

Met up with family members at the restaurant, we use this restaurant because of it's ideal location. We were all delighted with the experience. A well organised track & trace system on entry to the restaurant. Tables were well spaced, & kept spotlessly clean. A...

Great restaurant! Great food! Great service! A little pricey but there is plenty for the price. Prior to the meal they offer, they bring you Apple Fritters with a side of apple butter and Apple Julep. Worth the trip there!!!

Good food and service, reasonable prices, but concern that no staff or kitchen staff wore covid masks.

Always come here on an empty stomach. They give you salad, awesome vegetable soup then your main course and dessert. I think their fried chicken is the best. The chicken and dumplins are good and their pot roast. I’m not a fan of the meatloaf...

Our food was excellent and our server even better Monica was hands on and kept us entertained she is a asset to this place. Would highly recommend both the restaurant and ask for Monica!

Monica was an amazing waitress! She was attentive and sincere. The food was delicious, especially the chicken and dumplings!

Lovely to have a little play area so can have a hot drink in peace. The hot chocolate is very nice as the cakes are very tempting!

We stopped in here for a coffee and a cake when shopping at the Valley. We had our Grandson with us and he needed feeding so this was the ideal pit stop. There was a really good range of hot food that looked and smelled...

Hungry, my partner and I came to the cafe during a trip to the Valley. Plenty of staff standing around meant we should get seen to quick. Looking over at the breakfast choices a sign is on show to ask about vegetarian options. Common sense...

Breakfast - bacon over cooked tomato under cooked hash brown soft fried bread soft and pale, over all on the cold size eggs nice. For £9.00.a plate not good.

Very cold and very overpriced for the food mixed up the order I said no bacon and I got bacon but no sausages

Place is way over rated for price and taste of food. You do get a descent portion of food. The staff seem very friendly.

My husband and I had dinner here today. Food is really tasty and you won’t leave hungry. I had chicken & dumplings and my husband had a sampler with fried chicken, chicken pot pie and chicken & dumplings. So good!

Have visited several times, but have to say last week there was an improvement in choice of food and general cleanliness. We enjoyed baguettes outside and glad to have tap water readily available.

Visited on 15th August at 11.25 am, (after rushing from Stratford upon Avon) just in time for breakfast! I wish we hadn’t bothered,it was obvious,from the minute we approached the counter that the didn’t want to serve us! The girl that did “serve”us had a...

Great meal with so many extras. The complimentary apple fritters and apple butter are the best. We were surprised that each meal included a salad, soup, and dessert.

We visited in late afternoon. Staff were putting cakes & gateaux away but we were able to order a cheese scone and a strawberry gateau. Both were stale and hard. We were refunded courteously, with an apology, but anyone who orders these items tomorrow is...

Had to go to three different counters before we could even get to the fourth to pay. We were stuck waiting for drinks for so long that the breakfast my partner ordered was served on his tray in the queue. We didn’t want his dinner...

Very nice outside eating area but the lunch menu was dreadful soggy vegetables, The first time I have ever had to leave my meal, I’m not fussy but this meal was inedible It was only 12.30 pm so no rush.

Order Coffee and Cake four times and it was lovely. The cake was very fresh and delicious and the coffee had a good flavour. The outside seating is superb on a nice day as there are very comfy chairs/tables. Would recommend as the staff are...

Queued up for food (had roast gammon) then stood in a queue to pay. When I complained at the till that my dinner was cold, the lady was apologetic but I had to ask about a microwave. To give her credit she did go off...

Called in here on Easter Monday, so maybe not the best tome to call. Place was rammed! No signs or clues as to how to queue or pay. Carvery meals OK but the vegetables had clearly been under lamps for a while and the meat...

Given this restaurant is canteen style we weren’t expecting the world but the layout is odd - we had jacket potatoes (good size but should be for the price) but then when we asked about drinks the young girl seemed put out and went to...

I visited applebarn restaurant with my husband on Sunday 24th Whilst in the queue for my Sunday lunch a girl made it quite clear that she wasn’t going to serve me as she stated that herself. She then proceeded to walk away so was left...

I visited applebarn with my family on the 23rd and was greeted by the rudest member of staff. The girl on the carvery counter did not smile once. No manners whatsoever. I will not be coming back.

The queue is endless, when you have got your food you then have to queue for drinks. I found the food to be bland and not the hottest!

We stopped here late morning as a nice halfway spot on our drive. The prices were quite alarming £5 for a bacon sandwich. That was until we saw the sandwich! 2 massive slices of bread stuffed with bacon. And 3 massive local sausages. We share...

Used to go for breakfast every Sunday, but became tired of waiting too long for service. You buy your hot drink at time of order so by the time the food arrives the drink would be cold if not drank. Seems to be run by...

On a arrival there was nowhere on the menu stating vegetarian breakfasts were available. I managed to find someone who said they could do one for me. Telling the lady I was vegan, and then having to say I didn't want bacon in the breakfast...

Reasonable price food, cooked fresh, both main meals and snacks, worth a visit. Have been her several times and found it to be consistent in its offering. Free coffees at certain times if you join the club..

Made reservation for Thanksgiving Dinner. We were under the impression that each person could choose prime rib, turkey or ham. Was surprised when the server showed up with platters of each as well as accompanying sides. Food was not good. The prime rib was overdone...

Went here today for breakfast. Honestly the worst breakfast we’ve ever had. It’s all out on a hot plate yet they don’t serve you the breakfast up straight away, had to wait 20 minutes for them to bring it to the table. Staff rude, un-...

Had lunch here while visiting the garden centre and shopping village. It was busy and we had to queue a long time to get served for sandwiches and drinks and then again to pay. Think they need more staff serving customers, bearing in mind this...

Read a number of poor reviews about the Apple Barn, but we went today and had breakfast at about 11.15. We were served quickly and yes we then had to move to the drinks station and then again to the checkout, but this was no...

We had breakfast at this cute place. I had a specialty skillet which was amazing. So much food, I had plenty left overs. Our server was super sweet and welcoming. If you are in the area, I highly recommend it. Make sure you visit the...

Have eaten here several times, so expected to have to queue/wait for food, but Sunday's experience was beyond a joke. Ordered a cooked breakfast, a scone and two hot drinks. Bearing in mind the breakfast items are already cooked so only needed to be put...

We’ve eaten here every time we come to Pigeon Forge. The service and food is excellent. While here try the winery general store market and Christmas Shop. You can spend a lot of time just going through the shops. Great way to spend some time

On a sunny Friday in September stopped at the valley. I parked the hubby in the Apple barn while I went off to the clothes shops. It's huge inside and loads of lovely seating outside.

Called in here for lunch and we both decided to have a roast lunch, I can honestly say I’ve never felt so ripped off! It wasn’t that the food wasn’t tasty but the fact that by the time it takes to get from served to...

I felt so sorry for the staff who tried to offer a good service but clearly had no management back up. We went for a roast and were very disappointed. It took nearly twenty minutes to queue and get served. The meat was carved then...

Paid £12.95 for Roast Beef Sunday Lunch. Person carving didn’t know how So was a slab of beef instead of sliced. All veg was cold , even the gravy .. Staff all grumpy and long faced

Visited here with family and it seemed a bit unorganised. It was a Saturday and it was busy but the set u did not make sense. We were queuing for some sandwiches and warm sausage rolls at one area and ordered some drinks. We were...

This is a noisy, busy and crowded restaurant. Outdoors is quieter and dog friendly, but no good in the rain. Ordering is rather chaotic, food on one side, then cakes on another, it's hard to work out as a first timer. Choice is good though....

The food here is good and fresh. BUT the layout and ridiculous way you order / pay the hot food is cold befor you get to eat it :- Que for hot or cold food first! Cross over to another counter que for a drink!...

Sat outside with friends and our dogs, went inside to get our food. Different places for various food - cakes one queue, sandwiches/jacket potatoes another, carvery - another queue. I ordered a vegetable tart which I thought came with 2 sides of choice but when...

What a big disappointment not to be served food which was only just being removed from the chiller as it was 15.05 and told " We Cling film this food and put in the fridge for tomorrow". We were offered cakes but after shopping in...

my wife and I went for a look around and a snack we went into the apple barn and ordered a ham and tomato roll with salad after we pointed out that we had been given a cheese and tomato roll instead which was swopped...

Ordered about 1145 and it was at least 35 minutes before food arrived. It seemed as though there was someone taking orders but no one actually making food for at least 20 minutes because apparently they were all on a break! Really awful experience. We...

We went to the Evesham Country Park for lunch and although there is a wider range of food outlets than there used to be (Coffee #1 looks new) we decided to stick with the Apple Barn. We have had coffee and cake there before and...

Selection was poor, to call a selection of gammon or gammon and a few vegetables a carvery does injustice to all the proper carveries around the country. The gammon was well cooked but the vegetables were poor, with roast potatoes almost cold and a bit...

Pulled in with pre booked group.very slow service. My breakfast £9 was half cooked. Half cold and half eaten. Prices on products seemed high compared to most garden centres. Would not RECCOMMEND this place. The other shops in the compound,for want of a better word...

I was face painting for crafters companion opposite and popped in during my break. It was a very busy day for them but the staff were doing their best in the heatwave. Lovely outdoor seating area.

Although the cakes looked enticing they were actually very disappointing. We both had different Danish pastries and neither of us could determine what the fillings were and the pastry itself was not good. The coffee was very bitter and horrid, the tea lacked flavour but...

Arrived mid morning today(Saturday) I must be honest if I had read some of these reviews would have probably given this place a miss. So glad I hadn't read them. Hubby and me had the breakfast( not the large one) staff brought both to the...

Popped in for a drink and a bite. Food overpriced. In the 1st 15 minutes I was there 1 member of staff was doing all the clearing up while 7 other staff stood around talking. Restaurant wasn't particularly busy but there is no excuse for...

Been a few times food and drink always ok.Had home made tea loaf today and a nice hot quality coffee.Busy easter school holidays but staff working well together clearing the tables and giving the tables a good clean and wipe.I was quite impressed really with...

We made an unexpected stop at the shopping outlet. Delighted with the staff and quality off food at this restaurant.

The place was clean and well presented and even though it was very busy they had enough staff to clear up tables quickly for the next diner. Staff were very friendly and polite. Food was great and portion sizes huge. My only complaint was that...

Previous visits have been for teas and coffees only. Recently called in for a light lunch. Limited choice of rather expensive snacks, staff not over friendly and generally a bit grubby. Must do better!

During our first visit to the area, we ate most mornings in our hotel, but went out once to the Apple Barn as it seemed like a great local attraction. We luckily arrived around 9am on Sunday morning and were seated immediately. When we left...

Simply awful. Don’t waste your time. The food is overpriced for what they offer and the drinks are disgusting !!!! Waited in line to be served for over 10 minuets only to be greeted by very rude staff. Won’t be coming back.

This was our second visit for lunch as we found the carvery to be good value considering the amount of meat on our plates although there was only two to choose from, Ham or Pork. There was a good choice of vegetables ,but not "Self...