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3,9

Based on 2.376 opinions finded in 3 websites

3.9Ambience4.3Cuisine3.9Price3.9Service
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Nice situation. Upstairs is a bit cold first thing, UV but does get warm. Efficient waitresses. Grumpy meat lady who disputed one of our orders

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doublevisitor12 . 2023-11-26

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Popped in for a carvery and we cant really fault the food at all. I went with the beef and pork, the mrs with the pork. Plenty of meat, yorkshire pud and roasties, all home made. Nice bit of veg too. Was really happy with how it was all cooked. Will be visiting again.

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tooney2018 . 2023-11-19

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We went for a Sunday dinner carvery and have been several times before, the food was excellent but let down by the waitress service. After taking the plates we asked for dessert menus but never got any and we also didn’t get more drinks and coffee etc. we did get some menus off another waiter but decided to leave it.

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Ricb65 . 2023-11-12

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5 days before we booked we said,there should be a party of nine so we booked Over the phone.unfortunately my son and his family went down with a bug we paid a £90 pp deposit £10 each,but they refused to refund the deposit for the three people who were I’ll £30.00,at no stage did they say this is non refundable,I feel misled with there terms,I will not be booking a party of 15 for Christmas .please check before you book,and you will not have a bad experience like we have.most annoyed.

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Steve O . 2023-11-06

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For my Birthday 12 of us came for a Saturday Carvery meal at lunchtime. We were seated upstairs which was a bad mistake on my part, I should have told them on booking we needed to be seated downstairs as I had two friends who struggled terribly with the stairs. So I’ll have to remember this next time I book. I really wanted the Lamb Carvery but sadly this is not an available at lunchtimes, so I chose the Pork which was very tough to cut through ( so I brought it home for the dog ). We all enjoyed our carvery’s just a shame my pork was not to my liking. We are returning soon for another friend’s Birthday as we really like The Cooper’s Arms for their Carveries.

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Jane K . 2023-11-04

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Went here the other evening and I thought it was pretty bad that I had told the girl serving our table that I was gluten free multiple times, and she still managed to get it wrong and the food which came out was gluten containing and luckily I noticed by looking at the bread before I ate it. The owner was very apologetic but I still think it’s very poor that they can’t even get an allergy order right when you’ve told them 3 times!!

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Ashleigh T . 2023-10-13

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Called here following a funeral. The food put out for guests was absolutely amazing. Quality, well presented and ample for everyone. Credit where credit is due. Well done Coopers Arms . Thoroughly recommended.

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T7307AArobertd . 2023-10-10

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The Coopers remains a ‘go to’ a destination for a family Sunday dinner. We’ve been many times and it doesn’t disappoint. The food and staff are both to be recommended, as is the selection of guest beers which change regularly. It was really busy and lively when we were there, but our server, Charlie, was very attentive and ensured we were promptly seated and our order taken. Our waiting time was minimal and staff made sure that all was well with our meals. Potion sizes are generous and the buffet style veg/sauces etc. means you can get a meal the right size - whatever your appetite and that means less waste, too. So all good! Great for family occasions as kids are well catered for too. Highly recommended.

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Moore G . 2023-10-08

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13 of us and at 2pm we thought food might be dry however it was amazing! Service and food was so good we would definitely come again

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Broomes . 2023-09-30

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Great view and beautiful period building. Restaurant is clean and has a nice welcoming atmosphere. There was a slight issue with one of the meals but Aimee handled it exceptionally and it was soon resolved. She was extremely friendly and is a credit to your team. The Gammon steak was fantastic - full of flavour and succulent. We will certainly be coming again and definitely recommend this place for it’s fresh and tasty food.

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GS78928 . 2023-09-25

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Called in for a hot cob and a few pints with friends. the beef cob was delicious! So lean and tender. Served with gorgeous roast potatoes and a Yorkshire pudding. So if you can’t manage a full carvery for dinner, have one of these.

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Helenbak123 . 2023-09-23

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Met family here for lunch. We all had the carvery which was the BEST carvery we’ve ever had. Great venue, lots of parking, will certainly return.

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nosidawn . 2023-08-20

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Booked table for 7pm and looking forward to a lovely home cooked meal. My partner had pork and I decided to have the lamb carvery. Once sat with our meal I started with the roast potatoes which were very Luke warm and had gone rubbery due to them being left standing for some time and didn’t taste that good either. I asked my partner to try his and his were the same, I moved on to veg which hey you guessed luke warm. So I took it downstairs and said the meal was luke warm. I was asked if I wanted a fresh plate with vegetables but really at this point I’d lost my appetite. If I wanted cold/luke warm food I’d have chosen a salad. One of the waitresses came back up to our table and I was told that the chef had he checked the temperature of the food on the plate I had returned and said it was within the temperature guideline for food service. Sorry but I think you need a new food thermometer or check your eye sight. My partner ate his although Luke warm as he’d been out all day driving was hungry. When we went down to pay the same waitress sorted our bill out, making a big deal she hadn’t charged me for the lamb carvery, I thanked her very much and said it was so kind as not to have charged (I hadn’t eaten anything apart from half a roast potato and a slice of carrot) so customer service I’d give 10/10. We weren’t offered any other refund which for this drops the customer service dropped to 3/10. I wouldn’t recommend this place, the setting is pleasant, service could have been better and there are no prices on the menus so go with an open pocket. I would recommend you take a thermometer with you as you don’t want a Dickie Tummy from eating contaminated food.

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Rachel D . 2023-08-06

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We went for Lunch the food was beautiful, the staff are very nice and Friendly I had Fish and chips my son had a burger very nice food, going next thursday for Lunch

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ruthbP5916PE . 2023-07-22

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Had the carvery but its overpriced compared to others in the area. Food options are limited. No salad options or toastie treats etc. It has to be a full meal or nothing. Why no jacket potatoes and salads etc?

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Flyer120 . 2023-07-20

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Our favourite restaurant. Really good food - good service - nice ambience. We'd eat here every week if we could! Best carvery we have found and lots of other dishes on the menu.

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IngridAndRoger . 2023-07-14

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Excellent as usual. Food consistently good here, thoroughly recommend the rump heart and the Moroccan lamb koftas.

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Helenbak123 . 2023-06-25

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Very friendly, efficient waiting staff. Food was excellent, we were looking forward to Sunday lunch carvery and it didn't disappoint! Lots of meat options, Gluten free well catered for, glad we booked a table, it was very popular when we visited!

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DaveSee62 . 2023-06-15

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came here during the bank holiday to sit outside in the beer garden with the dog and family. ordered as usual and collected my meal. they do a great dairy free option- the food is always outstanding. drink prices slightly on the high side. we...

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babydee1900 . 2023-05-30

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We went tonight first time since Covid how things have changed pint of Peroni and large glass of white wine £15 🤔 ! Beef lamb or pork my wife said could I have a slice of beef and pork ! No said the meat cutter...

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stuartm169 . 2023-05-13

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Roasties in a bowl in the Coopers Arms, Weston on Trent, fantastc! Cider luvely jubbly. Haley the newish barmaid was lovely and still has time/patience with customers. Maxyme, the French dude was looking after the bar and is genuinely French! Great roasties and staff.

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Hughie C . 2023-05-08

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Called with very good friends for a lunchtime meal to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Great to see Amy back, she James and the staff extended their usual excellent friendly and welcoming greeting and service was superb - as always. Wines and beers just great (best...

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Greg W . 2023-05-05

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Waren op vakantie in Engeland en werden meegenomen voor een echte Zondag Lunch. We hebben beneden gezeten en hebben gekozen...

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Anne d . 2023-04-29

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Caught in the holiday traffic from very rainy Norfolk we found ourselves late for our lunchtime booking. We arrived at 14.26 but couldn't have felt more welcome. We were greeted by the manager with sympathy and what appeared to be genuine concern for our stress....

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The4Reeds . 2023-04-12

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Rather slow to get served at the bar and our meals came out separately, probably because we ordered individually, we were all on the same table though. However the food was worth waiting for. Very tasty. Lovely venue too.

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Sarah B . 2023-04-08

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Went here Valentine’s Day evening and had the set menu, which did include choices for all 3 courses. One of us is less adventurous with our menu choices, never the less still tried the Amuse Bouche which went down a treat despite being cautious! All...

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Chipsagain . 2023-02-25

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A hidden gem. This restaurant is hidden away but we came across it via road signs. Pleased we did, lovely place with lake and outdoor seating. Inside it has an old rustic feel, staff very friendly. The food was delicious, majority of people eating here...

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kaycC6380LG . 2023-02-22

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Called in for an evening meal recently. Food was delicious. My Husband had mushroom arancini to start and the rump heart for mains. I had the hake for my main meal. Couldn’t fault the food, service or drinks (Best kept pint of Bass in Derbyshire,...

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Helenbak123 . 2023-02-15

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We was met and greeted by friendly welcoming staff shown our seats and made orders for our drinks the staff were really welcoming friendly which made us feel at ease. The Food was amazing and full of taste I’ve been to top restaurants before but...

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James6095 . 2023-02-06

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Been here twice with family over last few months, thought give it another try but second time around was worse. Roast spuds hard from standing under heated lamp, various quality of beef depending on when you went up for your meal, was offered a steak...

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Bevjeffs . 2023-01-25

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We have experienced theCoopers Carvery many times over many years. Sadly this will be our last. If other customers do it agree with my comments then I suspect hat they have not experienced the quality of the food/experience that USED to be the norm. The...

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Geritdownyu . 2023-01-16

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We were a party of 14 Crammed into a small space. I was sitting next to the wall couldn't move my arm. NO price list on any thing. Won't be going back in a hurry.

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O7163JRmichael . 2022-12-26

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We attended my brother's wedding at the Cooper's Arms yesterday, the food was second to none the best carvery around ! I would highly recommend the venue for a wedding reception it had a relaxed and cosy atmosphere and the evening buffet was of the...

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michellecO5426WX . 2022-12-18

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I went with my partner for my birthday meal. The food was absolutely superb, and the location is really lovely. If you want a high quality dining experience, strongly recommended. It is o the expensive side, but that's OK sometimes.

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stuartw393 . 2022-12-17

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Great food and overall experience, attentive, confident and friendly staff, caught the names of Peter, Finn and Charlie.

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Jamesskelding123 . 2022-12-16

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We visited the Cooprs Arms delicious food ,great warm and cosy atmosphere ,and waited on by Dylan who we found to be very helpful & friendly and will be returning very soon .

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robertwB8913KC . 2022-12-10

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Yet again James and his team gave us a wonderful evening, top quality food and service nothing too much trouble for avery large party of nearly 80. Porsche Club GB.

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tom f . 2022-12-09

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We came for Sunday dinner as a family after it was recommended to us by friends and we weren’t disappointed. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was really nice. The food was top notch and we all thoroughly enjoyed it....

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Banksy1982 . 2022-12-04

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We visited on a Tuesday evening and the menu was carvery only, plus starters and desserts. This was no problem because the carvery was absolutely delicious and not just the standard meats available. There was beef and pork on the carvery, but then you could...

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LisaGLeigh . 2022-11-09

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We were a party of four and we all had an excellent meal. The girls had the hake and the guys the leg of lamb. The staff were very attentive and I highly recommend Coopers Arms for a dining experience.

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Ronmet . 2022-11-06

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Wow what a wonderful find. We visited for lunch on Friday. Staff were so welcoming. We hadn’t realised only the carvery is available in the last 30 minutes of service (we were there 15mins before they closed) but the kitchen managed to accommodate us. We...

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233glendaw . 2022-11-05

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This is our local pub so we visit quite frequently but we don’t often eat here. We decided to treat ourselves and have a meal one lunchtime just because. I ordered the rump steak with a peppercorn sauce and my husband ordered the steak, Cooper...

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Suttieuk . 2022-09-06

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We dined for a celebration meal for 8 family members who don't often get together. The service was very good, surroundings inside and outside the restaurant beautiful. I chose roast beef carvery which was delicious, tasty beef perfectly cooked and all of the veg was...

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joseyjo4090 . 2022-09-04

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We went here for a birthday meal. The parking was close to the front door, we were led to our table where we were served pleasantly and efficiently. The food was good. A great meal.

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Martin B . 2022-09-01

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My wife and myself took our grandson and his girlfriend out for a meal and it was excellent. We are locals and have frequented Coopers regularly over the years, however due to various circumstances we had not been for a couple of months. We had...

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Ronmet . 2022-08-25

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Excellent carvery. Serve-yourself to most items. Skilful carver, choice of 4 meats. Good range of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan mains and vegetable dishes. Generous portions. Somethings a bit defferent e.g. apple and apricot sauce, cheesy leeks. Vegetables well cooked including dark green cabbage, flavoursome...

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Julie O . 2022-08-23

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Visited 16.08.22. Carvery was fantastic, everything perfectly fresh, top quality ingredients perfectly cooked from scratch (inc. proper roast potatoes and yorkshire puds). Service was also faultless, lovely friendly staff but not intrusive at all. Costs a little bit more than a typical carvery but that's...

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kellysT3151AV . 2022-08-17

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We came on Saturday night to celebrate a family members birthday. We looked up the menu online before making a booking and liked the menu choices. When we arrived we were told we can’t have a regular menu but only a carvery. When question why...

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Charlie241048 . 2022-08-14

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Service was very slow and the place wasn't busy, neither did we have a complicated order - 4 carveries and 3 cobs (2 of which were from the carvery). Our waitress didn't really have any people skills and didn't smile at all (maybe having a...

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Jane506 . 2022-07-26

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Its a few years since I last visited this pub which is located in a nice setting. The carvery was very good, food was hot and freshly prepared, beef was pink, tender and tasty. Service was good and staff helpful. Would certainly return

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Carrot01 . 2022-06-05

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Went here for a Sunday roast and it did not disappoint. Good selection of beer and the food was top notch. Can’t wait to go back

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Adam C . 2022-06-05

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Not at all impressed, firstly we were sat on a table of four right next to another table of four, to be fair it was more or less sat at the same table next to no space between tables Yorkshire puddings cold and hard obviously...

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Deedle29 . 2022-05-28

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Four if us went today. Two of us had pork, one chicken, one pie. The food is excellent also the ambiance and the service. Been here many times and never let me down yet. My Brother and Sister in Law loved the place and the...

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susankN5960ZW . 2022-05-20

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01.05.22 Afternoon Food was absolutely stunning. Really well cooked, the piri piri chicken and garlic mushrooms were to die for. Polite and attentive staff. Just a really great visit. Well done all!!!

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JamesDuffy100 . 2022-05-01

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Missus found this place when looking for a new 'go to' for a carvery. Absolutely spot on. Food was perfect and plenty of beers on draught. Will be returning and would recommend

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Nicko804 . 2022-04-13

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Visited on 11.04.22 and had beef carvery. The meat was cooked perfectly and was a decent sized portion. Roast potatoes were fantastic, better than any i've made myself! big yorkies and self-serve stuffing, mash and veg. Everything was properly cooked, nothing from frozen, everything fresh...

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kellysT3151AV . 2022-04-13

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I had high expectations from other people's opinions of The Coopers Arms, and it didn't disappoint. The staff can't do enough, the food was great and the view was fantastic. We'll be back again for Sunday dinner.

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Noschese . 2022-03-10

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Been today had beef. Excellent. Also went a couple of months ago. Same then, lovely. Well done. Very nice waitress both times also.

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susankN5960ZW . 2022-02-09

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Fantastic Carvery! Being a huge carvery fan, I was treated by my love to come here. We were greeted by Helen who is lovely! Nothing was too much for her (even though I declared myself her problem customer of the night with my order lol!)...

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dawnbE3376QQ . 2022-01-20

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I’ve been for a carvery here a few times and, after telling my friends how great it was, they joined me for one. Well, how embarrassing, it was rubbish! Has there been a change of ownership and/or chef? We paid the extra to have a...

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paulhY59BY . 2021-12-28

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Great to be back at The Coopers. Brillaint staff could not do enough for us. They fed us 80 superb meals in the big hall. Thank you very much. Porsche Club Great Britain.

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tom f . 2021-12-08

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Our first visit since the new chef started. Wow what a wonderful meal all four of us had. We all look forward to returning soon.

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Ronmet . 2021-11-26

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Lunch on a Thursday. Sharing Camembert with watercress salad and chutney, and warm bread. Mains: Beef Carvery and Gammon Carvery. Leeks in cheese sauce, roast potatoes, baby carrots , cabbage, red cabbage, Yorkshire puds. Desert. Meringue with orange and chocolate, chocolate mousse and a toffee...

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Sue R . 2021-11-25

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I visited this restaurant today with a friend and had a really exceptional carvery meal and feel confident to highly recommend the quality of food to friends and family. Staff were also lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Place was very clean and had...

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Y4220FBpamelas . 2021-11-17

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My wife and I decided to hold our post wedding party at the Coopers Arms in Weston and it was a magical night. Amy and the team could not have done enough to make our night so special. Both the venue and the food were...

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Karl B . 2021-09-16

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We went to the Coopers for my grandads 70th birthday meal. The staff were super friendly, we were served by Dylan who was a star! The food was amazing. I was really impressed with the gluten free options and actually getting a gluten free Yorkshire...

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jessicagodber . 2021-09-05

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We visited for a family birthday for lunch. No carvery, so we went off normal menu. The food was disappointing, the table and room was poor, more like a cafe than a restaurant. We spent £100 for 4 meals and left feeling 'disappointed' - the...

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Mad_Dog_Max_1 . 2021-08-11

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First visit since covid19 and was great to be able to order at the bar again. Difficult to find a decent steak nowadays but this place delivered and a great meal was had by my wife and I with first class service. Will be back...

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Karl B . 2021-08-10

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My cousin booked a private room for his pre wedding dinner and drinks and it was just great. The staff - particularly Zo - were fantastic ! Food was great, service was fantastic and just such a great start to the wedding celebrations!

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natalielJ7119HU . 2021-07-30

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Love the Coopers Arms set by the lake. Serves lovely food having been here to eat inside and outside. Throughout covid loved the drive through carvery rolls they did as they were amazing, but miss them now. It was a lovely day recently so came...

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Sandra J . 2021-07-06

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Decided to revisit and support this pub in a lovely lakeside location for a light lunch. Outside seating is very basic, QR code ordering system did not work for us, so we decided to eat inside on this occasion. Met with pretty unwelcoming staff, trying...

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Mark D . 2021-06-18

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I had a really good lunch. Team was amazing and this pub will be my new local. Loved it. Thanks to the team. Not to mention the atmosphere it was just simply amazing!

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Anvero . 2021-06-06

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To be completely fair this experience was from the 1st week back from lockdown. When we arrived we were passed at the door by two waiting staff who offered no help or alternative for our disabled mother to negotiate two flights of stairs. ( I...

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Samfqr . 2021-05-20

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Called this afternoon for the first time. Ordered beef and pork and a drink each. All delivered to our vehicle with a smile even though the weather was miserable. Cobs were fantastic .... Thankyou !!

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Habbo73 . 2021-05-03

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First drink after lockdown & it was worth the wait. The pint was fresh, Cobs we’re lovely and the setting is fab! Good customer service during these difficult times.

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Pinda82 . 2021-04-23

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Great to be back at The Coopers, a very warm welcome excellent Sunday roast cobs in the sunshine looking over the beautiful lake in warm sunshine. Top notch.

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I3423EXtomf . 2021-04-18

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Fantastic take away carvery cobs, pork and beef, both delicious and service was efficient. Will be using again, highly recommended.

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Kelishka . 2021-03-07

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Last night we had fish and chip takeaway for the first time which was absolutely delicious good sized portions and really tasty. While I was there my battery run out and the staff were lovely and gave me a jump start so kind thank you . Also last week we had roast beef cobs which were absolutely delicious roasties to die for. highly recommend.

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auntylola . 2021-01-23

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Just collected take away fish and chips during covid of course that's all they can offer, collection Probably the best fish and chips I have ever hadAlso you have to try the amazing carvery take awayJames and Amy always providing great service Well done guysLook forward to seeing you all soon Regards Jim and sharon

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jimmax15 . 2020-12-18

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Absolutely delicious..We ate at the coopers arms for lunch today, I have to say.. we felt very safe in the environment.. the roast beef lunch was perfect and the staff very attentive, I’m not one for writing reviews but this really deserves a review.. as soon as we can we will return..

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125traceyr . 2020-11-01

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Visited here on Monday evening, I usually eat here but have the carvery, due to covid it isn't on but I tried the pie and mash and it was amazing ☺️ would highly recommend this pub, service and food is amazing!

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137catherinew . 2020-10-16

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Best crumble ever!!! Excellent selection of guns what more could a girl ask for? Good friendly service and we felt very safe from covid19.

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Spyqueen21 . 2020-10-10

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Delicious food and amazing views. What more needs saying?Never had a bad meal, its too choice with family, friends & for work meals. We all love the place. Food is top notch, never had an issue, staff lovely and on a warm day sitting outside, the views are stunning too.Even since lockdown, this has been a choice place for us to visit and their at table service, even for the carvery has been fantastic. Cannot recommend enough

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RebeccaB2338 . 2020-10-03

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Nice place to eat outside or inside. The building has a lot of space but it is labyrinthine so it feels cozy everywhere. Nice beers and tasty food. The desserts are lovely but very heavy so you should leave some space for them. Good service also when very busy.

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binifive . 2020-08-26

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Over the years we’ve eaten here many times. Decided to go today with the eat out help out. Sat outside and had a drink first. The drinks are over priced.Booked for 2pm. Ordered and it took over an hour to be served gammon and chips plus mushroom stroganoff. Whilst we appreciate that there are restrictions with Covid this is the 7th venue we have eaten at for eat out and in none of the others have we waited such a long time. The food was ok but didn’t justify such a long wait. No one kept us informed or apologised for the time it took. Given this was a Monday lunchtime and there didn’t appear to be a high number of diners we were disappointed.Once help out ends and everyone starts paying full price I think there will be many more complaints.

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kimdI770CT . 2020-08-24

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I have visited twice with friends since The Coopers reopened post lockdown. First time we ate outside, sharing the tapas small plates between us, food was outstanding and staff wore appropriate levels of PPE to serve us. There is adequate hand sanitising stations throughout the pub and COVID related precautions are in place. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Will certainly be heading back soon.

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KLOUD87 . 2020-08-22

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I’ve been to The Coopers a few times during the pandemic and have had a fantastic experience on each occasion. I’ve sampled a few sharing plates with drinks outside next to the lake, as well as a lovely meal with family inside. The menu is reduced at the moment, however all of our meal choices were delicious...I felt safe with the level of cleanliness, sanitising stations and the clear instructions provided by signage and staff. The staff team were very much aware of their covid policy, using the appropriate PPE. They were also as welcoming and friendly as ever. I will definitely be returning again soon, I’m also tempted to try their take away carvery option!

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LucyB2933 . 2020-08-22

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Over the years been to coppers a lot and always great food and service, but went a couple of weeks ago. I am sorry but I won't be going back for a while. I know that thing's are not great at the moment, with not having proper menus but I did expect more choice than 4items and 2 vegetarian. I the only thing we both liked was sea bass, which they had run out of. So only 3 choices left. Well I don't like boring Gannon or steak, I can get fish chips at the chip shop. So I had to have 2starters for my meal. We had a better choice at a Witherspoon. So I know you have to put menus on paper but surely a restaurant of this callibre could give more choices than that and not serve good as if at a if you at cheap restaurant. It was the cheap meal deal day. But this place was about empty. But no wonder if this is your choice of menu. Normally the staff are lovey, but seemed they seemed a bit fed up, probably because everyone keeps moaning about lack of choice. So come on coppers arms , try and give decent choice of food like you always have

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wendyhW247NL . 2020-08-21

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Arrived on time and ordered. Only 1 vegetarian choice, asked for no truffle oil, arrived with it. Dissapointed in this risoto not value for money. Even with discount from the Chancellor. Fish also not available.I complained after 65 minutes of waiting for the food. We pointed out this to the waiter, also that two tables who arrived after us, had been served before us. Staff member apoligised,saying "we are very busy". Why not take on more staff, as you will lose long term customers? We have supported during the lockdown, picking up takeways, then returning for a wuality Sunday Lunch. Sad and dissapointed, unacceptable wait anf not good quality food.

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Gillian B . 2020-08-19

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I looked at the reviews and nearly cancelled the meal as waiting to long they was 4 of us turned up half hour early was book for 7 seated half 6 wich was good and all 4 meals was great I had the rib eye was lovely

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andfarme123 . 2020-08-19

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Still being cautious re the COVID situation, I felt reassured when booking that things were being taken seriously - I was asked over the phone to ensure that no more than 2 households were visiting together and it was mentioned that hand sanitisers were available on arrival. So I was quite surprised to see that there were large metal containers on the tables with all cutlery in for you to help yourself. Other restaurants that we have recently visited ensure that all tables are clear on arrival with cutlery etc being bought to you once seated. I was also quite disappointed to see groups of people together who clearly were not from the same or 2 households.The food when it came (an hour after ordering) was also a little disappointing- the vegetables were quite nice but the roast pork was mainly fat, I’m not sure that it could have been pork loin as advertised as I have never had loin so fatty. Hoping just a blip as we have previously had good food here.

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Jacqueline T . 2020-08-16

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Went as a couple for a weeknight meal , great food - hot, good quality, and the right amount. Very happy.Service was attentive and they did well with with the covid issues, with a desposable menu, hand sanatising, etc.Love to see a few more options on the menu now as i dont think there is any supply chain issues now but was a resonable sellectionWell done to all. Great night 5*

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smiffy-1-smiffy . 2020-08-14

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It's been awhile since we last visited The Coopers Arms so, decided to try them out again by having lunch there yesterday (12 Aug). We were a family of 6 (4 adults + 2 young children) and sat outside overlooking the lake. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meals and, we had very good service, too. The serving staff to our table were all wearing masks and, at no time did we feel 'unsafe' in the current Covid environment. So, thank you for a very pleasing lunch experience, we will see you again soon.

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Ken T . 2020-08-13

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Visited Coopers under the government "eat out to help out" scheme.Now we've been to Coopers many a time before and it's always been quite adequate but visiting after they've been closed for a while certainly was a shock.First of all the toilets were horrendous, we did ask a member of staff to see if anyone could take alook and we were assured that this would happen but it didn't over the 2 hours we were dining.The menu is very limited and in fairness I struggled to really pick anything so settled for the fish and chips and a starter of bread which quite frankly was harder than a box of nails, the main was fine but nothing out of the ordinary and I can't say I'd be jumping up and down about the quality of service we waited 25 mins for someone to take the order and it took a further hour for the main to arrive, I think this is highly possible, a lack of staffing due to them not being busy but it's still unacceptable to be sat waiting an hour after your starter. We asked to see the dessert menu but gave up after yet another 20 minute wait and went down to pay. Coopers is usually a great place to eat and the quality is usually top notch but this was unfortunately a complete opposite experience, I don't think I'll bother again. Especially with the lack of choice.Good pointsPPE being usedSanitisers across the restaurantAdequate parking outsideDecenr sized pub with social distance tablesBad pointsCleanliness of toiletsService levelLack of choice on menu

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Pickles1987 . 2020-08-10

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We visited last Sunday for a late Sunday roast, I must say we were all so impressed, I have VERY high standards of Sunday roasts and this one really hit the spot, everything was delicious , fantastic crackling , crispy proper roasted potatoes, really good tasty vegetables we were totally stuffed the portion was also good. I'm.really surprised by the last persons comments posted a few days after we visited must have been an off day as out waiters were really attentive and polite also I noted anytime theybhad to keab over to clear and place food on the table out waited put his mask on hen removed when he was not near us which i thought was extremely polite and safe, all the staff also had hand sanitizers on their belts... we can't wait to come back again this week end with friends.

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349katey . 2020-08-05

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We have been to the Cooper's arms many times over many years and always had a first class service and superb food, our visit on 3rd August fell short of expectations.We were seated at 6.30pm by a waiter. It took until 7.05pm for someone to come to take our order (it wasn't busy by any standards) our started took a further half hour to arrive and then the main finally at 8.15pm. almost two hours after we sat down.The starters were delivered and one of them was incorrect so had to wait for that to be changed.In between courses we used the toilets and they was filthy! Reported that to a waiter but noone went to do anything about them.Waiter took our plates and asked if we wanted dessert, we said give us a few minutes to decide and he said he would come back.After twenty minutes waiting for someone to take our dessert order we gave up and left having paid the bill.I understand in these difficult times things are different but we didn't feel safe at the Cooper's. There is just one place to sanitise your hands as you enter no where else and the toilets were awful. No staff were wearing masks and it just wasn't the place we once loved. We would try it again but it's put us off to be honest.

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Z5826MProbs . 2020-08-04

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First pint since lock down and it was a most enjoyable evening. Friendly welcome as we gave our table number and contact details. Pint of larger and a G & T were most welcome as we chatted to friends (at a distance) in the attractive garden. Thanks to all staff.

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kathy b . 2020-07-07

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So good that I am here three times a week. Carvery is outstanding with huge joints of beef cooked to pink perfection. A la carte is varied with menus that cover the whole range of tastes. If you want a slight variation then, within reasonable limits, every effort is made to accommodate you.Value for money is very good. Not overly cheap but greasy spoon it ain't.

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Roystering . 2020-06-05

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The carvery at the Coopers never fails to please. The beef tastes amazing and there is never a shortage of vegetables, which are kept fresh and not allowed to 'stew' as is often the case in many carvaries.There is also a selection of well kept beers

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nigelsM5076EU . 2020-03-12

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The Coopers Arms has the best carvery in the area, with the joints cooked to perfection, along with a tempting a la carte menu. Combine this with excellent beer and it's well worth a visit

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NigelStn . 2020-03-12

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