The Crown Inn Restaurant in Rutland

We went to The Crown from a recommendation. Nice atmosphere, but the food took 45 minutes+ and it was average. Our table had the scampi & chips (they were good), but we also had the Salmon & King Prawn Tagliatelle, it had very little sauce and 1 prawn. We also had the Tuscan Chicken. The Tuscan chicken and sauce very nice, but the green beans weren't edible in my opinion. They weren't just al dente, I struggled to cut them with a knife. We originally wanted the special of pan-fried Sea Bass, but it wasn't available. They seemed very understaffed; our waitress was waiting on at least 10 tables if not more. Unfortunately, we won't be going back anytime soon.

We’ve been to The Crown several times now and it’s the only place we go as a Family where the entire family clears their plates, including my 8 year old and 5 year old. Their plates aren’t overwhelming, they get just enough with a couple of scoops of ice cream for pudding. We had lamb tagine tonight and it was absolutely stunning! We will be back many more times again. We love this place!

Really good food - that bit better from ordinary pub food. And charming service too. And they serve a lovely pint of Bass. It's also a really nice building and a very busy bar. We had an enjoyable time.

The prices are good, the food very average, I had the Beef which was fine, my partner had the Pork which was tough has old boots, not enough potatoes 2 each? the sweets are good, would we come again? maybe not.......

Duck!!!!…..mind the beam between the dining area and the bar! I had roast pork that came with the usual accompaniments washed down with an Oakham ales Citra.My friend had the vegetarian option,a mushroom wellington. Everything was hot and tasty, a decent Sunday lunch, with good service

Soup in cold dish. Bread roll rock hard. Tagliatelle pretty tasteless and on cold plate. Pie covered in gravy making the crust soggy!! Do not serve hot food on cold plates. Service was excellent but was let down by the kitchen. Dissapointed

Had a 3 course sunday roast, £22 a head. Beef was like it came from a tin, overcooked 2 slices, 2 roast spuds, 1 flat yorkshire and swimming in gravy from a packet. Glass of Shiraz, undrinkable so poor quality. Treacle tart spent too long in the microwave it was crystalline. Probably give it a miss in future.

Very good value high quality food. The lamb dish was a definite highlight, accompanied by a delicious goats cheese croquette. I would have preferred to sit in the bar area which is very characterful. The restaurant is pleasant and modern though. We will be back.

Great food,service was fantastic 12/10 ,Real ales perfect. Staff were great. Tempura Prawns for starters tasted amazing ,rib eye steak was cooked lovely. Proper food with good portions,

When we arrived we were given a menu that was nothing like the menu online, upon ordering we were told they were working to a very limited menu that day, there were no specials. Lasagne was the worst I've ever had with a salad soaked in dressing making that inedible as well, 2 of us had this and we both left it. My husband had the Hunters chicken that was dry and like cardboard, covered in a sickly sauce. We went a month ago and the meal was fantastic, what a complete opposite experience. When we were asked if the meal was OK we said that the lasagne was terrible, we were told that there wasn't a chef there today, and the person cooking was following the chefs recipe as closely as possible!! We had booked this 2 weeks in advance and feel that we should have been informed there was no chef. We were not offered an apology, any discount or compensation for the meals that were left. We will not be returning, very disappointed.

This is a pleasant pub that serves honest and reasonably priced pub grub. I had a steak and salad which wasn't amazing but at the price it was perfectly acceptable. You can eat out here without breaking the bank or feeling that you have been ripped off. It seems to be quite busy most evenings so has a good atmosphere. The house wine is also acceptable and a reasonable price.

Great beer and very friendly busy pub. We ordered food at 5.30 when they started but unfortunately my steak, tomatoes and mushrooms were only tepid but flavoursome. The peas were semi frozen still and also cold, the chips were the only thing warm. Hubby had the pie which was flavoursome but his meal was smothered in gravy, which he hates. Would re visit the pub again but give food a miss.

This is a great pub, with fantastic staff and fabulous food. Are TripAdvisor so sensationalist that they need to publish a review from 2015? It changed hands in 2018, for goodness sake stop judging a place by the previous management. This is the very reason I stopped being a reviewer!

Four of us had a meal on 19th. 3 of the meals were ok but my husband had the chicken curry. First mouthful he thought was very chewy so cut the second piece of chicken to find out it was bleeding! The young waitress was very apologetic but all that happened was a change of meal. No apology from management or reduction of bill. As our friends had organised the venue we didn’t want to make a fuss but were very disappointed. We still wouldn’t have put such a negative review on the website if my husband hadn’t have been so unwell afterwards, but uncooked chicken is obviously so dangerous and the chef should be more vigilant.

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I called in with a group of friends after a disappointing Rugby League match in London. Greeted by friendly staff and straight to a table. Drinks were served within minutes. Food hearty and tasty. Plenty to choose from. Prices very reasonable. I enjoyed mine. Proper Scampi and Chips. The pub itself is immaculately kept. Separate cosy bar ( in the Good beer guide) and a large smart eating area. Overall very enjoyable meal freindly staff. A good place to visit.

Went with friends at lunchtime (Friday 5th) Great, friendly service. Superb food, and all agreed as good a meal as we've had recently. As a "local" we will be back to eat here again

Just a quick visit as passing through. Pub is very nice inside with a good ambience. Our meal was nice, I had Salmon that was nicely cooked with vegetables. What seemed odd was that one of the veggies served was large pieces of green pepper that weren't even cooked enough. Other than that it was fine.

Sadly the staff need some training, we noticed that our order was incorrect when I was given a soup spoon for my pate. We advised the waitress of the error before the soup arrived but was told it was too late. Somewhat annoying as it wasn’t our mistake. The new extension will be lovely when it’s finished.

Six of us visited this lovely pub for a long overdue catch up and meal. Five of the meals were perfect, but one member of our party ordered just a plain beef burger in a bun with nothing extra added and chips. Unfortunately when this arrived he was surprised to find burger sauce on it. Which he rightly pointed out was not what he had ordered. The waitress said that was correct, apologised and said that she would have it changed. Too everybody's surprise a couple of minutes later she returned with what we presumed was a freshly cooked burger and chips. But on inspection of the burger it was obvious that someone had made a very unsuccessful attempt to to WIPE the sauce off !!!!! So having pointed this out we were told that a fresh one would be made. Another one was served but unfortunately after everybody else had finished eating. I cannot believe that somebody thought that trying to wipe the sauce off was acceptable.Unfortunately this spoiled an otherwise very pleasant evening out with friends.

Found this delightful pub/restaurant on our way South just off the A1 and enjoyed a super Sunday roast lunch with all the trimmings in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with friendly table service.

We were on our way to the SSC and needed to eat by 7 as the performance started at 7-45 There were a number of people sitting outside eating but we were shown to the refurbished restaurant inside We both had Pate to start and then my girlfriend had the loin of lamb and I had the pork belly - both were absolutely delicious and very reasonable I finished with a liqueur coffee and my girlfriend had a white coffee We will definitely return

What a fabulous pub in a beautiful setting. We called here on our way to Tolethorpe Hall, for an open air show. We had booked a meal. The restaurant was lovely the decor superb. We had the most amazing food beautifully presented.

Called in while passing, and we were fitted in, despite an imminent “Wake” in the restaurant. Friendly service, the lasagna had a huge helping of salad, my pan-fried lamb was delicious. Reasonable price. I found the nearby church micro geocache too!

Nowt special, but ok. Well looked after ... Food very average but there was a "something for everyone" menu. Yes, it's in a convenient location and we would go again, but knowing that the food is ok without being outstanding.

I visited the Crown this week for a 91st Birthday Celebration and what an event it was, the service and staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble,, they even lit the cake all sang to my mother .... Brilliant. The food was second to...

Called in for a lunch time meal. All decided on fish and chips. Best fish we have had for a long time Great staff Highly recommended

Called in on spec on the way home as the booking for our planned lunch elsewhere was messed up. It was busy but they gave us a friendly welcome and a nice table for two. We opted for the roast pork lunch; it was delicious,...

Booked a table on a Saturday evening as was travelling down the A1 in our Campervan, and they very kindly allowed us to stay over in their car park. There is a very good selection on the menu and all the dishes are very reasonably...

Popped by with the son, food was lovely, staff friendly, excellent value for money would defo recommend! Has a lovely Patio at the front which would be ideal to sit in during warmer weather.

Went for lunch starters were ok but nothing special.I had the steak and ale pie the crust was so hard I couldn’t cut it ! The meat dry and over cooked, when I mentioned this I was curtly informed this was a popular dish and...

My Mother in Law and I were passing near, and made a slight diversion to give The Crown a go for lunch, good size car park and very pretty pub. We were greeted by smiley faces and they were very happy to make us some...

I was getting quite disappointed with the pub food in Lincolnshire Until I came across this absolute fabulous place. Outstanding food and service. What a real gem. The menu had a large choice of food and a good selection of beers and wines. I totally...

Excellent range of food choices, reasonably priced. Good food and friendly service. Outdoor seating ( Covid precaution) very near road, which though rural was very busy on day we visited …. Better indoors !

Excellent meal and atmosphere. Booked with friends for an evening meal, one of the friends who is an established head chef commented on how nice the food was served and tasted. Food was faultless and service excellent, a gem in a small village. A must...

We enjoyed tasty baguettes and a scrumptious cheese cake, accompanied by Aspells cider. The pub had a good atmosphere, all the staff were friendly and helpful. You can eat inside or out. Two evenings a week the pub offers special deals. Will certainly be back...soon.

Used the pub as a late pick up point for our grandson. We were running late but not a problem for the staff. Once seated we had four different choices from the menu which were all tasty and well prepared. Service was attentive and very...

 My friends and I went to this pub, as they had previously had a good meal there. However, last nights meal was abysmal. The lasagne had diced carrots in it, which was not a problem really, but unusual. My friends mum had the steak,...

Good food, good service, good value. What more do you want. We phoned ahead to book a table outside, staff know all about the booking and showed us to the table when we arrived, service was excellent all evening from both the staff and the...

First of all I’d like to say that my party of 4 enjoyed the beer and the outdoor seating was great. My 3 friends all enjoyed the food and left feeling pleasantly full. I too enjoyed what food was on my plate. Unfortunately however what...

Visited here with Family for my wife’s birthday. Had been told it was good. This pub is now a free house and hence had a good selection of ales at reasonable prices. Five of us ate there in outside marquee seating area ( still under...

We live just a walk away from the Crown and visit regularly. The staff are always friendly and helpful, the place is spotless and the food is always of very good quality. Never have an issue with booking a table and a welcoming atmosphere has...

Returned yet again to a great little pub for a get together on my 86th birthday. The party was for 6 persons the restaurant conformed adequately with the current covid regulation and one did not feel uncomfortable with the spacing or the staff. The group...

We went for a lovely family meal to be met by a lovely friendly lady called Debbie who showed us to our table. Loved the interaction she gave the children who was with us, getting down to their level and asking them what they would...

Lovely return to this pub to celebrate my father’s 86th birthday - we had a lovely evening, the food , drink and service were all perfect - topped by a birthday cake surprise for Dad, thanks to Michelle and Steve

Lovely dinner at this pub. Food was fabulous - well presented and really tasty. Good menu selection plus a specials list. Nice staff too. Highly recommend

We came in on thursday lunchtime and sat in marquee, lovely little place to eat and the 2 ladies serving us were so lovely and friendly and made us feel at home. Food was amazing, even our little dog got fussed over. Will definitely use...

Superb evening Had great attentive service nothing was any trouble and looked after the six of us very professional and swift will use again and recommend, sanantising stations plentiful and well placed

ive been told by the wife I must start putting up reviews :) so I went to the pub today (Friday 30th April 2021) with a few of my friends and I was shown to my table in the marquee, we were being looked after...

Called in for drinks about 6pm Wednesday evening and the barpersons looked really miserable and did not make us feel welcome if they keep going as they are they are going to lose customers quickly.

I had made a review on the website however it isn't there anymore I don't know if it is a technical error or what so I'll write the review on here. I am shocked at the service from 2 members of staff, I was waiting...

Had came for few drinks with friends, and we asked for 6 baby quiness, first barmaid who served us did a brilliant job even though she admitted it was her first time of making one. We asked for another 6 a couple of hours later...

Since moving into Rutland this is our favourite pub to go to. The staff are friendly, good food,lovely welcoming pub

Traditional 'pub grub' of average quality, nothing to get excited about or to entice you back.Friendly, pleasant staff.Other than the tables, outside, being spaced apart there did not appear to be any COVID precautions being taken. None of the staff were wearing visors or masks and they were not particularly careful maintaining a 'social distance'. There was no hand sanitiser obviously available,

We had a lovely evening enjoying the delicious home cooked food and friendly ambiance of this pretty and historic village pub. The staff were so friendly and attentive and we could not fault anything...it was perfect. Thank you.

There was lots of out door seating and we chose to sit in the garden. The area was very clean and there were visible signs about hand sanitizing, keeping appropriate distance and where to enter the building. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. Our drinks were delivered quickly and our food arrived soon after. My husband enjoyed a very meaty steak and kidney pie with chips and salad. I ordered mushroom strogonoff and was surprised that it was red in colour. I was expecting it to be pale and creamy. I didn't find many mushrooms but lots of celery and peppers. It was very tasty, so I didn't draw attention to this. We also enjoyed chocolate profiteroles and strawberry cream cheesecake. It was a nice meal and we felt it was very good value and the staff were friendly and polite. We will go again.

Booked a table via Debbie to make use of the government deal on half price food. The table were socially distanced apart and were anti backed after each sitting. The bar staff were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. There is a good range of food choice on the menu so there should be something for everyone. I had steak and the chef Dan cooked it to perfection. It was one of the best steaks I've had. The wife chose hunters chicken which she said was juicy and tender. Overall a brilliant night and top marks to all especially the chef. Would definitely go again but need to book early as tables are soon filled.

We’ve driven past a few times and decided to stop for lunch. Due to the current restrictions we followed the signs and sat at a table outside and awaiting the service.The service was slow and poor, we were eventually asked if we wanted a drink and the menus which both came, after that we had no service at all. We noted that others had ordered their food as we arrived and still hadn’t received their order.After a prolonged time we decided to pay for our drinks and leave, we were asked if we still wanted to order, we stated that we’d been waiting only to be greeted with “oh sorry, I forgot”; the pub wasn’t at all busy or packed out so there was no excuse for the “oh sorry, I forgot”.We won’t stop here again, drive by to more hospitable pub next time.

Hadn't visited here before so what a nice surprise! Although we had booked a table inside, it was a lovely day so we decided to sit outside. All tables were suitably distanced, there were lots of hand sanitisers and an easy to follow one-way system so it has clearly been well thought out and organised to make it as safe as possible.And the food was good too - an honest, hearty and filling British pub menu. The beef and ale pie was excellent and my wife really enjoyed her lasagna too. Don't often have a dessert - and I was pretty full! - but the apple pie and ice cream was also really good.To complete the experience, a decent range of ales was on offer and we enjoyed welcoming hospitality. We will definitely return when we're in the area again.

Visited a couple of times since they were able to open..brilliantly organised with hand sanitisers and you sit at a table and they take your details and serve you at the table. Felt very safe and organised. They are doing food now which will be happy to try! They outside area has been really well organised and they have gone to a lot of trouble to make it lovely with flowers and planters and parasols..a really lovely place to have a drink! Well done

Great pub, staff, atmosphere,and food, they fitted us is last minute, the pub was busy at 7pm when we popped in on the off change and was pleasantly surprised the service was quick. Would recommend, all the dishes we saw looked delicious.

Great pub with a real heartfelt welcome Had a meal Friday Night to try the new menu, it was fantastic friends loved the new Steak & Kidney pudding which was better than his mothers!Staff were brilliant our waitress Jodie was always at hand to get more drinks from the bar Great food and great selection of real ale what’s not to like about this place!

Went for Sunday lunch, nice little pub, lots of people. We ordered, tho there wasn’t much by way of kids starters. My starter, white bait, deep fried ? More like cremated..Overcooked to the point of not being able to taste the fish.. Mains were similar, the Yorkshire’s had burnt black tops, the beef had burnt edges, on the plus side, the veg wasn’t burnt.... If they have a lot of covers, they really should plan better so it’s not burnt offerings. Everything came with gravy, not everyone does gravy, so a gravy pot would have been better. The desert was good tho..

Had a lovely Sunday lunch for two at the Crown, the food was good and plentiful and the service was great.

Sweet little spot in a pretty village close to Stamford. The welcome was very warm & friendly & service quick & efficient. Food was straightforward, simple but tasty pub grub. The soup was a tad thick, the pie could have been fresher, but overall we had a lovely time & would recommend.

The whole pub goes from strength to strength with the quality of the beer,food and efficiency of service.It is not an establishment of fine dining but good wholesome cuisine. Last weekend we had a family gathering of ten for Sunday lunch.It was at the later part of the lunch time session but the food was fresh and tasty. Price wise good value and as i said to the group why do we eat at home on Sundays.!!Thank you Crown.

Friendly welcome by Debs, fantastic table service and waitresses. Food was very tasty & generous in portions. Very reasonably priced. We were a group of 8 and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the crown.

We had a great evening at the Crown...it was buzzing in the bar with locals and the restaurant area was packed too...always a good sign. the staff were very friendly and we really enjoyedthe traditional pub food ..we will be back.

Great place to enjoy a drink. There is a outside area with plenty of seats but get there early as it gets very busy. Great range of drinks a bit on the pricey side. The inside has more seating. It can be a bit hectic in there at times but overall a good place to have a drink and chill out.

We visited on a weekday for lunch, while one of our dogs was being treated at the vets nearby. We had the other dog with us and ate in the bar area as dogs aren't allowed in the restaurant part. Shortly after we sat down someone brought over a bowl of water plus some dog treats which was a lovely gesture and made us feel very welcome.The food was good quality and service time was reasonable despite being moderately busy. Prices were reasonable too, and the meal was good value overall. I'll confess I'm a bit of a slow eater but I did notice the food on my plate cooled down quicker than expected, perhaps because the plates weren't warmed first. This didn't detract from the overall meal, and hasn't been reflected in the rating as it wasn't raised with the venue at the time.We had Ham, Egg and Chips, and the Steak and Ale pie. Both were delicious.Should we be in the area again I'd have no hesitation in eating here again.

Had Sunday lunch here with my son and daughter in law. The food was lovely and service very good smashing little pub would go again.

I went to this pub for a Sunday dinner with my father the food was amazing my thanks to the chef himself the food was amazing the service was top notch and the bar service was amazing we had a nice conversation with one of the waitresses/ bar maid this was one of the best dinners ever.

We celebrated my brother in laws 50th birthday at the Crown and 16 family members attended. Food delivered at same time and was excellent. Lots of empty plates and everyone happy.

This is a busy pub with people drinking at the bar and if the weather allows it sitting outside eating and drinking.

Booked a table as camping nearby and wanted to eat at this local pub on a Friday night. Two of us had the fish Friday special - two fish and chips or scampi for £15. Homemade chips and lovely fish in Adnams beer batter. Another had the liver and bacon and I had the steak pie. Huge portions, lovely mash and really good, tasty homemade food. So much tender steak in the pie.

This is a lovely pub and the restaurant is really good. However it is very frustrating that all the locals seem to sit at the bar on high stools and it is difficult to be served! You end up interrupting their conversation to lean between them to get your order! They should remove some of the bar stools at one end at least so people can be served! That aside, lovely friendly pub and the staff are great, ate there recently and very impressed by quality and service. Well done everyone

We arrived at The Crown for a late dinner on a Friday evening. The pub wasn’t busy but a few others customers in the dining area. We were quickly asked for drinks as we were seated and soon after the waitress came for our orders. Menu sounded good but not extensive which usually means they do a good job of what they do serve. We were very impressed with the food, I had soup of the day - which I was very pleased with as it appeared and tasted homemade and was piping hot, as was the bread to accompany. My husband had pate and was also pleased. Onto mains I had steak and ale pie and although it was pastry sheet on top of the filling it was still quite tasty. My only gripe was the filling around the edge was more cooked than the rest which meant the steak was slightly tougher. My husband had liver and bacon and really enjoy this too. He also had profiteroles for pudding which he said were different from usually having fresh cream filling but the praline centre was very nice.

Came for Saturday lunch,wasn’t disappointed,staff were very good,nice and pleasant, 3 of us had an all day breakfast, one had scampi and granddaughter had a burger, we didn’t have to wait very long, it’s a while since we have visited and they have done a lot of refurbishment,looks welcoming, it won’t be long before we go again

Unfortunately the last visit was not up to our expectations again. Had not visited recently as disappointed the last visit as well.

Love this little pub, staff are wonderful and so welcoming. The food is lovely with a really good choice of meals. All homemade and very tasty. I would strongly advise to book especially Friday, Saturday and Sundays as it gets very busy.

I am a long-standing regular of The Crown and have seen many highs and lows. The pub is now definitely on a high! It now looks after drinkers and diners alike and when we dined here recently the food was excellent. This is a real country pub that is well worth a visit

We decided to have Sunday roast here. We were disappointed the veg and Yorkshire pudding were good, the roast beef looked nice and lean. When we tried to eat the beef we couldn't it was as tough as can be! Waitress asked if everything was ok and I told her the beef was tough she replied on dear!

Six of us booked a table for lunch on Saturday ordering liver and bacon, steak and ale pie and sea bass fillet. I am told that the liver and bacon was very tasty as was the sea bass. The steak and ale pie was so large we had to share it around! The food was very good but the highlight was the real ale: Adnams Ghost Ship scored 4 out of 5 and Adnams Broadside scored 4.5 out of 5. Stupendous beer. The Crown should be in the Good Beer Guide.

Often drop in here for a drink. The bar staff especially Debbie are brilliant. They always have a smile even when the pub is busy and it does get busy at times. The beer is good and they have a good choice. The food is good with hand made chips and not any frozen rubbish. A great outdoor area is also busy especially in the summer months when they do pizza cooked in their oven. If you not been you don't know what you're missing.

My family and I searched Tripadvisor for somwhere local to have lunch. We recently moved to Easton On The Hill and have to find new places to eat. The service was friendly and the food was really good. Our only concern was that the latte served to us was a small serving compared to others. The glass itself was smaller than a normal latte glass and filled well below the top.That said we enjoyed our lunch.

The Crown Inn is just off the A1 and a great detour. The pub staff were friendly and helpful. The pub had a relaxing feel and could be classed as cosy. Good selection of beers on offer. Tea and coffee was available too. The menu had items for all and at a reasonable price, there were a few items not available on the day we visited however this did not stop us from enjoying the meals that we were served. We did arrive early on a Saturday morning and the place soon filled up.

We pulled off the A1 when coming back from Yorkshire. In need of lunch we found this little pub.

My wife booked Christmas dinner for three of us. The meal cost £18 each. The dinner consisted of 2 roast potatoes, 2 small carrots, 2 slices of turkey breast, 1 stuffing ball, 5 brussel sprouts,1 slice of parsnip and 1 pig in a blanket. Well to be honest, it was dreadful. When I cut the pig in a blanket, it was raw in the middle. The pork sausage was pink. My wife's and sons sausage were the same. Raw. No apology from management, in fact they didn't speak to us. The waitress was left to deal with us. They then still tried to charge the full price, even though we didn't eat the dinner.. shocking. We left . Not going there again.

Impressed with the refurbishment - well done. Our first visit for many years and our memories were that of a run down pub who really didn't want to know.

Sunday lunch with 3 family. Very nice surroundings much improved on previous pub. Busy so make sure to book. Well looked after drinks came promptly and good choices on lunch menu. Large portions but delicious even though Yorkshire slightly burnt. Recommended and will definitely return

The Crown seems to have really upped its game with food lately - I'm not sure if there is a new chef but the meals have been excellent lately. It seems like The Crown might now be in the league of local foodie favourites and we'll certainly be going back.

Had a awful experience this evening for Steak night! X2 Steaks 20 pounds!

The pub looks lovely just the food is lacking slightly. No different from any other pub in Stamford.

Lovely attentive staff, good service, nice food and a crumble to die for. Nice ambience, lots of parking. I have given it 4 stars, only if Gordon Ramsay was the chef, would I give it 5!

Eaten here twice now, once for lunch and once for evening meal. Both times the food and service have been excellent. All the staff are really friendly too. Will definitely be coming again.

Family sunday lunch, meat dry and over cooked vegatables very under cooked, could not even be described as el dente! The staff seemed to be what was or not on the menu. It appears previous good reports relate to a previous chef!

Arrived in Stamford on last leg of our holiday. Our Airbnb hostess warmly recommended The Crown. We popped along no reservation, well it was a Tuesday evening... Only to find the car park pretty full. Summer and Claire could not have been more welcoming, finding us a space between the bar(very full) and restaurant. Service was swift and efficient and the food delicious. I had prawn cocktail, and pan fried salmon with lovely crisp vegetables. My husband had lamb pie and a rhubarb panacotta which was beautifully served. Both girls were friendly and though pretty rushed off their feet still had time to joke. It was our wedding anniversary and this impromptu meal was grand celebration.

A last minute decision to visit, and we were rewarded with a great welcome by one of the regulars (rare for most village pubs).

Six friends met there after a bike ride. Bar staff were brilliant and the place has had a nice make over.

We stopped for lunch on the way to our holiday destination instead of a service cafe. We ordered lunch and waited 45 mins then questioned its whereabouts and waited another 10 mins for sandwiches and jacket potatoes! No apology was given - for the fact that they had forgotten the order.