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Nº 1193 in 1921 in Cardiff

Nº 197 of 291 Other cuisines in Cardiff

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Exceptional food, great beer, but a pub is only ever as good as its staff. We visited today, and it was the team that made it for us. Super chilled, very informal, but no less attentive. We were really impressed. Landlord; you owe these guys a beer, as they are the best thing about your lovely pub.

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Stephen Cottam . 2024-02-11

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I mean, it's just the best local pub you could wish for. Amazing friendly staff, great wine and delicious food. Get some Oysters! Update :the bar snacks menu is superb. One of the best rarebits I've had

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Paul Bobo . 2024-02-03

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Our new favourite restaurant/pub in Cardiff - a la carte menu and the Sunday roast. Divine

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Charlotte Davies . 2024-01-25

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Lovely garden area with heaters. Friendly staff, nice drinks. Haven't had food there yet but it always looks delicious so will definitely give it a go soon. Dog friendly. Edit: finally got around to trying their restaurant and it was amazing! Delicious food, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere (apart from a table next to us that kept laughing uncomfortably loudly, but not the restaurant's fault - some people crave attention) and reasonably priced, especially if you consider being the Michelin Guide Restaurant.

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Gosia D . 2024-01-14

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Food was outstanding and I'm not a foodie. The home steak pie was the best.

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Gareth Owen . 2024-01-02

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Sad to say that our experience was seemingly one shared by a number of diners here. The saltiness of the food really did render it unpalatable. The wine was decent and the serving staff good. But the food was ultimately let down by quite ridiculous levels of salt in a number of the dishes.

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Shaun Coombs . 2023-12-29

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I am unfortunately having to write this due to lack of appropriate response from The Healthcock in regards to issues involving a food poisoning incident on 23rd December leaving 6 of our party unwell with suspected norovirus over Christmas as well as sub standard customer service in relation to this and a previous booking. We visited Healthcock on two occasions in two months, unfortunately both occasions have been extremely disappointing. November 2023 - party of 6 - Heathcock was out of food options to cater for a Celiac member of the party (they had prior warning in the booking made 2 weeks prior), meaning this person had no choice of their meal for the evening. We had a drink spilled over a party member by the waitress - no apology, we still had to pay for the drink, later a man behind the bar joked about this to the party, unfortunately this didn't land very well. They then left 5 desserts off the bill, the following day, on noticing this, we called to settle the matter, they did not even thank us for calling to give them the extra £50 we owed them. I responded to their auto email for feedback, very reasonably advising them of our experience, however I believe I was fair and complimentary in the areas where it was deserved. We had good food and despite these bits, had enjoyed our evening - everyone can have an off night right? Unfortunately, we never heard anything back from them in relation to this feedback. This felt a little underwhelming, even an email back to apologise for the spilled drink that we had still paid for would have been something. December 23rd 2023 - party of 14. Christmas Menu. 6 out of 7 people who ate the oysters became unwell on Christmas day with severe diarrhoea and vomiting, unable to keep food and fluids down whilst experiencing fever and fainting episodes. This lasted well into Boxing day. We emailed The Heathcock on Boxing day morning, to advise them of this asking for acknowledgement and for a return phone call (I couldn't get through to them on phone). They did not call me or acknowledge the email. Only doing so after we had already reported to Environmental Health and they had a visit to inspect their kitchen. They then emailed, blaming their supplier. Which in essence is attempting to absolve themselves of the obligation they have to serve food that is safe to consume. Environmental health are now involved and are investigating the food poisoning issues (they had advised us it is likely norovirus from the oysters served). Unfortunately their email of apology leaves much to be desired in addressing the extent of upset, discomfort and disruption caused by eating at the restaurant. Unfortunately, it is in keeping with the previous communications we have had with The Heathcock... overall absent. Their lack of care for customer experience is negligent and I have ongoing concerns about their food hygiene standards. I will not be returning to the restaurant and would advise everyone to also steer clear. There are so many restaurants in Cardiff that provide great food with great customer experience, not returning here will be of no detriment to us. Unfortunately the damage is done.

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Lauren Phillips . 2023-12-27

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incredible good and service, well worth a vidit

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Lisa Rundle . 2023-12-21

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Definitely a destination pub, but take the salt pot out the kitchen! Reading some of the reviews I keep reading over & over again about too much salt in the food. Sadly we had the same issue resulting in a reduction in our bill. However ...... full marks for lovely helpful front of house staff, an exciting menu (please take on board my salt comment!) and wonderful atmosphere. We loved your community vibe too. We'll definitely be back - to check on sodium levels! - and also try our luck at the pub quiz and sample the beer. Well done, and good luck to The Heathcock 👍

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Hilary Sexton-Barrow . 2023-12-21

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Lovely evening meal, relaxed and friendly service!

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Andy McCluskey . 2023-12-07

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The best Sunday lunch in Cardiff! Superb service, superb wine choices and superb food! Thankyou for such a pleasurable experience guys!

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Pete Bowley . 2023-11-13

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Lovely pub and beer garden, great selection of ales and ciders. The food is very special, you'll be pushed to find better food in Cardiff. Recently had (amongst other things) the homemade gnocchi with mushrooms... still thinking about it! Yum.

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Beatrice Roberts . 2023-11-05

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Pub in un quartiere molto elegante di Cardiff con ristorante annesso, il locale è arredato con gusto e il personale è molto gentile e premuroso. La cucina è eccezionale e valorizza appieno le eccellenze gastronomiche del territorio, con piatti buonissimi ed eseguiti alla perfezione. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

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Cosib . 2023-10-29

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So badly managed and organised gastropub. The building is lovely and split in two halves, the pub lounge and restaurant. The pub area is always too busy so you struggle to get a table and the restaurant is always empty. Open the place up so you can sit anywhere and allow food to be served anywhere like a modern pub restaurant. It’s crazy that pubs still have a restaurant and ‘lounge’ area in this day and age, especially when the restaurant is empty and people don’t come in as there’s no pub tables free. This will get worse as the BBC housing estate is populated. The food appears too bizarre for my taste and as much as I respect the food direction, there needs to be more popular meal options. The empty restaurant is my evidence. We tried to hook a family meal here and that was disastrous. The booking was taken by phone. They promised an email to take our order but it never arrived. Upon calling they said they hadn’t booked our table but offered one at an unsuitable hour due to young children. causing us to not be able to attend. Everything feels like it’s all about the food and not about the business. Except I never see anyone eating the food. Please readdress your business model as this could be a phenomenal experience and a goldmine for the owners. Why not put the restaurant upstairs and the pub in the whole of the downstairs serving more accessible food? I want this place to succeed. It needs a fresh perspective.

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Jeff M . 2023-10-21

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Had lunch on Sunday, menu is different from ordinary. Lovely choices ,however ,pricy for what it is , mind you ,it's Michelin 2021. Staff are friendly and service excellent . Toilets needs a refurb .

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Marilou Price . 2023-10-20

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Staff are friendly and attentive. Food was fresh, perfectly cooked and well presented. Overall a really pleasant meal in a nice environment with great staff, both kitchen and front of house.

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Ian1997 . 2023-10-19

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Beautiful Sunday Lunch. Booked for 1:00 did not eat until 2.10. Service was slow. But the lunch was amazing

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X7402KPsharona . 2023-10-08

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We have been trying to eat here since I moved to Cardiff and it was worth the wait! Delicious food, nice local cask and such friendly staff!

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Betty Byron . 2023-10-07

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Sunday lunch at The Heathcock. I had the lamb and hubby the pork. Couldn't fault the food, service or experience. Relaxed drink afterwards at the bar. Will definitely return.

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821yw . 2023-09-28

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Let’s start off by saying this definitely deserves 5 stars, if not more. The atmosphere, staff and the food were all outstanding - this being from a chefs point of view too (which is rare!)

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ManSam88 . 2023-09-16

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So much was lovely but the food was very mixed. Our group of four were relaxed and happy and not concerned with timings Happy to be in good company in a convivial pub we had visited before, with welcoming staff. We were brought complimentary bread and butter and salmon as they said they were running late. A lovely gesture- but we were very happy catching up and had not noticed the time ! What we did notice when the food came was very generous portions but that the food was over seasoned- especially the main courses. Fish and meat. The delicious main ingredients couldn’t shine because of this which was a shame. As it was a special occasion we did not tell the team at the time - so they didn’t have a chance to address. It is a challenging time for all restaurants and service industries so I was reluctant to make the criticism- but hopefully things will be better on a further visit. Thank you to the charming waiting staff .

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JM56_13 . 2023-09-10

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Best gastropub food in Wales. Thoroughly enjoyed our family dinner and the service was fantastic. Thanks to all the hard working staff. We started with the bread which was fresh out of the oven delicious and had the gnocchi and the chicken ham and leek pie for mains. The gnocchi was delicious but the pie was absolutely outstanding. Served with cabbage and fries, it is a dish that our family will talk about for a very long time. It is a gorgeous pub as well and we will definitely eat and drink here again.

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Z995CVstevee . 2023-09-03

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Wow, what an absolute food dream! The Heathcock is bar the best restaurant, dining and food experience I have had in all my travels and entire life. How lucky I am to have stumbled across this hidden gem in a Google search. Walking into the venue, it had a relaxed, warm and cosy UK pub vibe. The dining room, though, felt elegant and charming, which matched the food being served. Although travelling solo, I booked in for the Sample Tasting Menu and what a truly delightful and memorable experience it was. Each dish consisted of the best and highest quality ingredients, which all married together perfectly to create mouthwatering creations that had me unable to put down my spoon and fork. Each dish was fresh and flavoursome, and you could tell a great deal of thought, love, and care had gone into making them from scratch. The service was equally exceptional, and it felt like you were in a 5-star restaurant but in the comfort of a home. The Sample Tasting Menu was every bit worth the cost and it's still food I dream of often. If I could, I would jump back onto a plane to Wales for this food alone. A huge congratulations and my gratitude to the team at The Heathcock for creating a food menu of dreams.

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Jessica . 2023-09-02

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The food is always great. I messed up ordering a main not to my taste and looked at my Mum's dish which was my other choice droolingly so my brother had 2 helpings of the main which he greatly enjoyed. The first course was massive and delightful 😊 so I was happily full on the first course so I didn't mind my brother having my main. So next time I will order what my Mum had. The time before I came for lunch and we shared a load of little dishes which were delicious. The staff were great and tried to see what was wrong but as it was my mistake I told them it was my mistake and that my brother was happy having 2 mains. I love visiting my only sibling in Cardiff so I can visit this pub with amazing food.

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Fran Brewin . 2023-08-30

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We chose the Heathcock to celebrate our anniversary as we had previously very much enjoyed a meal here. However, last night’s experience fell well below expectations! We had made it very clear upon booking that it was our anniversary, this was not recognised at all by the restaurant. The servers were friendly, but the service was pedestrian! We had to wait a full 40 minutes for our starter and then nearly an hour for our mains. The starters were delightful. The mains, however, were very disappointing. The hanger steak had three minuscule cubes of potato and was immersed in some kind of salsa/guacamole mix… that I wouldn’t even put on nachos! My husband ordered the pork dish. This was tasty but in three bites it was gone! Upon payment, the server apologised for the poor service we had received (without any encouragement from us) and yet the service charge was still applied!! We didn’t stay for dessert due to the issues mentioned above. The Heathcock has the potential to be a very special restaurant… but currently it’s too inconsistent with service and quality/quantity of food.

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Kevin M . 2023-08-20

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As always loved being here. Staff just the best as always but service was very long and delays unacceptable Won’t stop us coming back though

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Gwynedd13 . 2023-08-20

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The worse experience I’ve ever had in 64 years! My husband ordered steak med/well. The order was taken but it was served rare/blue and the whole plate of food was cold. He rightly complained and they took his plate away. Next the manager came over to explain that the sauce with the meal would split if any heat was put into it (serve it separately then?). Next his food reappeared with the same pieces of steak (less one he has started cutting) the plate was very hot and looking at the food it would appear that they had just microwaved his meal. One piece of meat was all sinew and fat and the other looked like it had been nuked and was totally inedible. He complained again and I will be honest and say his voice was loud and forceful but he was pretty disgusted that a restaurant of that supposed quality would respond to getting it wrong by getting it even more wrong (it would seem the chef can’t take criticism and wanted to teach him a lesson). The rest of us had nearly finished our meal by now and he said he didn’t want a replacement meal. In fairness the manager did try to persuade him to have something else but he said he would just prefer to have dessert as we had finished and it was too late. Our table was cleared away and then the manager came over and told him that the complete bill was being wiped that they were not prepared to serve any of us with dessert and would like us to leave as she said he had been rude to her and the staff. I can honestly say my husband has not been rude to anyone and was certainly not rude to any staff. Yes he complained. Yes his complained was direct and to the point but he didn’t shout, he didn’t swear, he didn’t make any comments re the staff his only comments were about the food and these were more than justified. We were a group of 4 people in their 60s who have plenty of experience of dining out and have never in our lives been subjected to such a bizarre and extreme reaction to making a complaint about badly prepared and served food. Heathcock you got this one badly wrong had you served us dessert we would happily have paid the bill (minus the one meal) and would not have written a review but there you go instead you lost money and got a bad review into the bargain. No need to ban us we would never darken your door again.

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Karen D . 2023-08-16

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Visited on a Friday night as guests of locals. We have visited several times before so we were looking forward to it. And it did not disappoint. The place was buzzing, from the bar to the garden to the restaurant, there was hardly a space to be had. Starters were very good cooking - whether it was Welsh Rarebit or Rabbit. We did the sharing mains. Chicken and leek pie, and the biggest sea bass I’ve seen in a restaurant. All perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Desserts were similarly impressive. Service from Natalie was welcoming, knowledgeable, smiley and prompt. Good beers and decent wine. All in all, for 60 a head, and a totally enjoyable evening it was good value for money. We look forward to coming back.

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889SteveB . 2023-08-13

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Great food and service - will be returning.

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Mark Rhydderch-Roberts . 2023-07-29

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Great meal at the Heathcock tonight. We had different starters and marinated oysters to begin with followed buy amazing mains (lamb and duck), then a choc moose and cheese board to finish. Cannot fault the food or service so highly recommend for a great evening.

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Sarah C . 2023-07-28

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We visited The Heathcock as a party of 6 last night. It didn't start well our waiter was from Australia & despite being friendly towards him he didn't respond or attempt to engage in conversation with us. We ordered some wine & had to ask twice where was it before eventually it turned up thanks to the young man behind the bar who corrected the situation with a smile. We asked for some bread which was really good incidentally & I asked for some oil to go with it. Our waiter said there is no oil I asked if he would go the kitchen & ask there as all good kitchens have olive oil. He returned saying there was so oil!!! Starters came but he had mixed up the order & I had to wait for mine, my friends obviously carried on as we didn't want their food to go cold. All the starters were good & when my grilled mackerel came I couldn't fault it. I ordered with my friend the Gurnard baked in salt for 2 people. The fish came he served my friend first & she noticed how small her potion was considering the size of the fish mine was exactly the same. Although the fish was cooked really well the waiter ruined it there were large chunks of rock salt in the flesh & lots of bones. Mine was so bad I had to send in back & was offered a lemon sole instead which was good. 4 of us ordered dessert & they were very good. Our complaint is not about the food but about the service & the lack of skill from our waiter when filleting our fish. The food & wine served is expensive & we expected better especially as we have dined at there sister restaurant The Hare & Hounds in Aberthin & always had great food & service. Would I go back to The Heathcock no & talking in the taxi going home neither would my friends.

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mgf . 2023-07-08

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Lovely starter and dessert, but the mains are WAY too salty. I can put my own salt on. Also, I don't see why I can't have a medium steak. They only serve rare and medium rare. Speaks volumes of an arrogant chef.

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P3475KLroberts . 2023-07-06

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Me and my family came here last Saturday and we all had a great experience from start to finish. Warmly welcomed from the fantastic staff, they could not do enough for us, and then every piece of food we had was perfection. Great staff, food and atmosphere. We all can't wait to come back again. Peter Jeffries

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Inspire16273911337 . 2023-06-22

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Arrived slightly early at 3:00pm as our booking was at 3:15pm we had a drink in the bar which was lovely, they even had gluten free beer! We were shown to our table around 3:30 but our food did not come out until around 4:20pm....

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Rachelsmart92 . 2023-06-18

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From the beginning we were told to pre order.. which I really don’t like to do as you aren’t sure what you want on the day.. The food looked good some of the tastes were great, the oysters were fabulous, however the mains.. My husband...

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PaigeH119 . 2023-06-18

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This is a great Pub in Llandaff. With a fab selection of Beer and wines and with a great local atmosphere, make it a great Pub to visit . It has a restaurant and a separate Bar which adds to it's charm . Have never...

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Paul e . 2023-06-18

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I’ve been for food here three times and I really want it to be good…..but it NEVER is. The kitchen is woefully slow, terribly so, the food is ok but not great and the prices mean that it needs to be great. The portions are...

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Hannah T . 2023-06-17

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Exceptional Sunday lunch at Heathcock Cardiff, not like your average roast this was packed with flavour and you could tell the beef is high quality. It all comes on one plate which we much prefer to than it all coming in on small bowls to...

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Gina W . 2023-05-09

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We dropped in unplanned as we were fortunate enough to find parking. We had intended to visit for a while, and will definitely be back. We had a selection of Oysters, tasty Crab & Mushroom starters, followed by Hake for me, and a beautiful duck...

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Sharon E . 2023-04-22

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My hubby and I went to this great pub last night for an overdue catch-up with friends. We did have a half an hour wait for our table but this was softened by the offer of complimentary drinks. Once seated by the very friendly and...

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Tracey M . 2023-04-22

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First time here today but a really nice pub with a beautiful beer garden and excellent service from the staff

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Joe Boyle . 2023-04-20

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Pretty disappointing lunch with my wife and both our parents visiting Cardiff. Waited nearly 2 hours from arrival for our mains, had to go up to the bar to order more drinks, and when it did finally arrive the steak pie was overcooked. The rest of our mains were fine and we knew the sharing plates take a little longer, but 1hr 50 mins was quite frustrating especially to be overcooked, then paying that sort of price. Had been recommended by a friend but we won't be back.

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Drew Magowan . 2023-04-16

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I was recommended this restaurant several times and so I booked it for my boyfriend’s birthday. I was very excited as I had heard such good reviews. Our first thought was that it was very overcrowded. We ordered the bread and oysters to start, which...

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lolowood123 . 2023-04-15

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Booked for a birthday sunday lunch. Staff very nice. Although I think they may have been short staffed. We were shown to our table at the back of the premise. We were concerned however it was pleasant & comfortable. I orderd oysters and was asked...

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J291135iH . 2023-03-26

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Came here for lunch. I had a pan fried fish starter and a duck breast mains. Sensational. Dessert was a phenomenal soufflé. Wine was the house red - Malbec Delicious. The service was superb and the ambiance excellent. I will be back soon! Superb!

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livingthedreamreview . 2023-03-10

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We arrived at the Heathcock Saturday lunchtime having heard good things. We were expecting formal fine dining, but we found ourselfs in a warm and comfortable pub atmosphere, casual sipping a refreshing pint of HPA. When the food turned up it was exceptional. I started...

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elizabethmL190RM . 2023-03-01

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Beautiful food, great service and the loveliest staff. Felt very at ease whilst breastfeeding here, no judgement and everyone was very accomodating

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Charlotte Wysome . 2023-02-28

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I came with my family Saturday night. The staff were very informed, welcoming & helpful despite my mother in law's gluten intolerance.We sat in the bar beforehand which had an amazing atmosphere. Kelvin was very helpful in recommending what to drink. THe home infused gin...

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V1936EOtrevorw . 2023-02-22

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Have visited this pub multiple times and have never left disappointed. There is always a great atmosphere created by the welcoming staff as soon as you enter the door. It's a favourite with locals for this exact reason! I'm surprised by the recent reviews regarding...

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adrianatE4734OJ . 2023-02-21

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Great food. Good service. Friendly atmosphere.

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Ruth Steggles . 2023-02-19

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First time at the Heathcock but unfortunately last. All 3 courses we had were very tasty but the service from start to finish was non existent. At no point anyone came to check if everything was ok. Struggled to get served any drinks. Many places...

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TheProfessionalEater . 2023-02-19

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Had high expectations but massive disappointment. There was only one vegetarian main option… which was the first disappointment. This day and age you’d at least expect a choice. So, surely the dish on offer would be sensational? No, the butternut squash rotolo was stodgy and...

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N3782FDandym . 2023-02-17

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Group booking well in advance. Food preordered. Food of at least reasonable standard, and much very good. Restaurant very busy. Staff friendly and pleasant. However meal and evening affected by extremely slow service. Desserts only served 2.75 hours after meal commencement time. Despite requests to...

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Cymru2012 . 2023-02-12

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Claims to be unpretentious pub food that you can have after a dog walk. This is false, at least I've never spent £25 for a small piece of fish with no sides and considered it unpretentious. You enter through the first half, which is a pub, looks very pleasant, crowded and noisy - typical pub. The second half is the restaurant, which has several tables set out and is a bit quieter. My partner mostly enjoyed his food, I unfortunately did not. We shared bread to start, the focaccia and sourdough were lovely. He had arancini to start - very good. I had scallops - too much sauce for two small scallops in my opinion, and the whole dish was covered in raw pips, which were bitter and had an unpleasant texture, so I had to pick them out. For mains, my partner had the fish, which was cooked well, but the red sauce smear it came with was bitter and sour. I had the ricotta and butternut pasta roll, it was tasteless. Had to ask for salt and pepper, it was so bland. It also needed a sauce, it was dry. The confit potato had a lovely crisp texture, but again was bland. The garlic new potatoes had no garlic, again, bland! We shared a creme brulee for dessert which was really good. Creamy and rich, and the sugar topping was crisp and light. The staff were very friendly. However I did ask for more water with the appetizer, which was forgotten, I had to ask again with dessert. The waiter then opened us a bottle of sparkling water which was not what we asked for. The bill was also wrong, we were overcharged by £30 because a heathcock cassoulet was added - which we did not order. This was corrected after I spotted it, good thing I checked! Overall disappointing with a few exceptions. Glad we tried it, but it did not live up to the hype at all.

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Beth Davies . 2023-02-05

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Such a lovely place for good food! Amazing atmosphere, great service and perfect for the little pooch. Would highly recommend.

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Hollylouisejam . 2023-02-05

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5 of us for Sunday Lunch. 2 vegetarians. No veggie Sunday lunch option and just a pasta dish on the menu that was veggie. Took ages to even order drinks and about an hour to get food. We did get an apology and discount but...

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stephengE2456ZB . 2023-02-05

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My friends and I recently visited for a birthday meal and we had a fantastic evening. The starters, mains and desserts were all superb for our whole table and the the staff were more than happy to cater to our individual needs with no trouble...

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jackgaga064 . 2023-02-04

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There have been a couple of negative reviews but this was not our experience. We had a sharing pheasant, hock and leek pie and soufflé and mousse for dessert. Beautifully cooked and delicious. Actually quite a reasonable price as well given eating out has generally...

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esmith1958 . 2023-02-04

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Went to the Heathcock for a meal with my partner and parents this week and couldn’t believe how terrible the mains were after hearing great things about the restaurant. All four starters were tasty and well presented, however the mains were awful. It was as...

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RB9619 . 2023-01-28

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This was a difficult review to write. We went as a group of 9 and had pre ordered. Starters went well and on a personal note the Welsh rarebit was the best I have had. Main course is where it all seems to go wrong....

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prhightrees . 2023-01-28

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We booked 6:30pm on saturday evening and were put in the small resturant in the back where the bowling alley used to be, there were three of us. The third person arrived 30 minutes late as she could not park due to the rugby being...

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lady_Kate_B . 2022-11-27

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To put it bluntly I hate with a passion Toby's Cavery but today I would have preferred that to the Sunday lunch I had at the Heathcock. A wet slab of practically raw sirloin was draped over my potatoes and Yorkshire pudding like a dead...

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Juliet N . 2022-11-20

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Good service. The menu is creative & inspiring. The vanilla plum soufflé was very tasty. Just a small point, the Chef there used a bit of more salt in the main dishes. Can order and ask for less salt.

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Lanny Huang . 2022-11-08

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After hearing great things about the Heathcock myself and my husband went for a Birthday celebration . What a disappointment. The dining room was cold with no atmosphere whatsoever, we were served by various staff members non of which had any enthusiasm at all, at...

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D2480IBdebbiew . 2022-11-03

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We have wanted to visit here for ages. The pub area was lovely and busy, and the atmosphere in the dining area was lovely and relaxed. Service was amazing. The waitress was so chatty and friendly. We had gorgeous home baked break for start and...

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kdm1967 . 2022-10-07

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Went for some food on a Friday evening and what can I say, this place is excellent! It has a great variety if dishes on its menu and the staff were brilliant. I would thoroughly recommend to anybody and I will certainly be back!

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Jonfowell . 2022-10-02

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We booked the tasting menu which came with a welcome drink. The staff sat us on really hard wooden chairs (could do with cushions) and left without introducing themselves or asking if we wanted wine etc. The food was ok, not the best. They couldn’t...

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myalily . 2022-09-25

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Nice friendly staff good food nice ales prices reasonable what more you want 😀

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robert murphy . 2022-09-25

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Attentive staff made us welcome when we arrived early as they were preparing lunch . The food was excellent and the varied menu interesting. Small starter size portions were recommended,tapas style but more refined. Two or three were adequate for lunch. Recommended particularly roasted pig’s...

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patrick h . 2022-09-17

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We felt dissatisfied after this visit. 6 member of staff, so plenty of them but the service wasn’t very good.. We had 4 different people serving us which to me was the main problem rather than having consistency of one or two serving. We were...

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Gwen . 2022-09-14

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If you are happy to pay £15 for a single Scallop(listed on the menu as ‘hand dived Scallops) served in chicken butter which was so salty it was inedible AND be willing to wait an hour and fifteen minutes for it to be served, then...

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HPT21 . 2022-09-13

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Absolutely beautiful in every regard

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Paul Williams . 2022-08-30

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Had dinner this evening. Staff were very friendly and helpful offering good service. Food was amazing.

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Claire R . 2022-08-20

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Arrived at 3PM having booked months in advance, was kept waiting for the table for 30 minutes with no apology. When eventually seated, we waited for ages to receive menus, and then for an additional 20 minutes to place our order. We had to ask...

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427bethw . 2022-08-14

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Firstly, and crucially for me, the choice and quality of cask ales was outstanding. The Grey Trees Digger’s Gold was served at the perfect temperature on one of the hottest days of the year. Very reasonably priced, too. It is commendable that the pub retains...

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Nick M . 2022-08-12

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Our 7th or 8th visit to the Heathcock, and for the 1st time filled with some disappointment. The menu change to mainly small plates might work, but on a busy Saturday night the concept is flawed. The food is very good, but takes an incredibly...

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SteveChristine53 . 2022-08-07

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I would rate this as one of the worst restaurant experiences that I have ever had. This place is terrible, overpriced and an absolute rip-off! Apparently, they have changed there “concept” - so for the record. They only serve “small plates” - this is an...

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adrianhA1599ZZ . 2022-08-06

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Nice beer, but the party we were there with found it very difficult to hear the ongoing conversation due to the volume of music. As most people were in the garden, did it have to be SO loud in the bar area?

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Ian Beesley . 2022-07-13

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I arrived on time, I was seated 10 minutes later, having being ignored on arrival. There are lots of staff, though not to sure what they are doing! There are quite a few reviews on here about the portion sizes, I have no issue with...

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Stuie3 . 2022-07-07

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There is something special going on at the Heathcock. There is a breadth and diversity of choice which is very impressive. A lot of Cardiff cheffy venues like to bang their own drum but the quality at the Heathcock speaks for itself.

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boarder_12 . 2022-06-27

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We stayed at The Heath Cock after a recommendation from some family and after reading Jay Rayner's review in The Guardian. The food can only be described as being outstanding, The Salmon Pastrami is truly a triumph. There is true passion in the cooking and...

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graham r . 2022-05-23

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Had Sunday dinner here today, dreadful service and food average at best, if you have children or a vegitarian in your party this place is not suitable. Mistake after Mistake from servers, must bester places for almost half the cost

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SGC1244467 . 2022-05-22

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Excellent stay in a very well appointed room. Tastefully and recently decorated the en-suite was large and featured a roll top bath as well as a walk in shower. The painted wood panelling with rich colours and use of cast iron radiators gave a quality...

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JeffSH19 . 2022-05-15

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Tasty interesting food but disliked the setting, in an large outhouse next to the pub. Food was unusual. Portions could have been a bit larger. My pork with lentils had just 3 smallish pieces of pork. Overall, expensive and I don’t think I will go...

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tennisgirl1 . 2022-05-09

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The food was all completely fabulous and that’s the main thing you want in a restaurant so we would definitely return. Service was slow though and not particularly organised; the toilets weren’t always clean and the ambience wasn’t as lovely as the food. Wouldn’t take...

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G8349HZjanes . 2022-04-16

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New owners, and back to being a great pub. By all accounts, the food is excellent, but I've yet to try it myself.

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Jim Calder . 2022-04-13

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One of the best meals I have had in the last year or two. Such a creative use of quality ingredients. Will definitely go again.

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Arleen McNutt . 2022-03-28

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great freh sourdough and foccacia bread. then had two starter specials, langoustines to die for and lamb shank ravioli (pasta a bit hard). my husband started eith butternut squash, celeriac and truffle tart which was very good. he then had duck, mash and heritage carrots....

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MMviews . 2022-03-05

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very good food and very good value. Main courses around £18-£25 each, adequate portion, very good home made bread. Short menu ( a very good thing) but all our table's dishes were excellent. Good range of local ales.

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FrequentFlier692000 . 2022-02-13

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Came across this brilliant gastro pub on TripAdvisor - thought we would try it after the rugby! Friendly, warm welcome and great service throughout. Delicious Welsh lamb shank filled Ravioli in a lovely meaty broth with mint - moreish lamb croquette type things with a...

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RPDinner . 2022-02-13

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Stop off every Tuesday whilst on our walk, lovely selection of beers

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mike arnopp . 2022-02-06

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Was expecting more their other place is good but here such small portions - I don’t think I have ever been served such a small amount of food - although what I had was good. Very expensive for so little food. Starter had tiny bits...

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Sian B . 2022-02-05

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We booked a late lunch at 2pm. The lunch menu runs until 2.30 so we were assured by staff this was fine. Very disappointed. Food was nice but mediocre service. Disappointed. Expected more.

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tiffanyclarke7 . 2022-02-05

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Came here for food after seeing all the great reviews. The food did not disappoint- not huge portions but but great quality. Only downside was the service was really slow for drinks. Quick and efficient at getting the food out but after that it felt...

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X687YVemilyh . 2022-01-28

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As ever a veritable gem. Great and innovative food and fantastic staff. But… beware where you are seated. An extension to the rear which was probably a potting shed pre 1950’s doubling up as a badly refurbished lavatory now parading as part of the restaurant...

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Owain L . 2022-01-23

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Having eaten before at the Heathcock and being really impressed, we booked for Christmas Eve. The meal and ambiance was lovely and the staff were just great- knowledgeable and helpful. Will be booking again very soon!

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RuthHall97 . 2021-12-31

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We planned to spend an evening here having heard good reviews from others about this pub/restaurant. We cut short our evening once we dined as a catalogue of things were observed by us. No tip was left. 1. The first chair I grabbed broke in...

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mad0gd . 2021-12-16

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Visited this place with friends to try it out. This is a popular venue so make sure you boom in advance if there's a few of you. A few of the menu items may seem unfamiliar to the average diner, but be a little adventurous...

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michaelmQ5247UP . 2021-12-12

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Really enjoyed the meal and the staff serving in the back restaurant area were fab! We did feel alot of eyes on us walking through the bar area to get to the restaurant part. Must have been locals- we were dressed for the rugby as...

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jdizz91 . 2021-10-31

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Excellent sunday lunch. Great value for money

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Andrew Lloyd . 2021-10-31

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