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Nº 114 in 699 in Central Bedfordshire

Nº 12 of 127 British in Central Bedfordshire

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The best pub Sunday roast I’ve had in a long time. The kids enjoyed their burgers too. Cauliflower cheese was delicious.

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Stephen B . 2024-09-22

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Popped in for an impromptu midweek meal out. The food was excellent, particularly the fish, chips and mushy peas. A decent selection of beers and Ales. The staff were warm and welcoming, we will definitely be back again soon. Thank you.

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Ben Appadoo . 2024-08-02

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Brilliant staff, amazing food and drink. A classic British pub with a really friendly atmosphere. ❤️

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Olly The Fly Guy . 2024-06-06

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Lovely village pub, good food, warm and friendly atmosphere, plenty of parking and outside tables for the sunny days

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Graeme Barker . 2024-05-21

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Good food, great for gluten free, lots of options and good service. Seating a bit cramped where we were put.

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David B . 2024-05-20

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Very nice meal, extremely pleasant staff.. Will certainly call again..

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Tim Moulds . 2024-04-23

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Popped into this pub for some Sunday lunch. We had the sirloin of beef and what a Sunday lunch it was! Absolutely amazing nice thick slices of beef and a nice amount of veggies. We also had a side of cauliflower cheese which we highly recommend! When we visit silsoe again we will definitely be popping in again!

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Paul L . 2024-03-31

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Amazing food every time and good choice of drinks

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andy leeks . 2024-03-25

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A beautiful little gem of a pub ! Fantastic food fantastic service the staff really can't do enough for you ! A very thoughtfully put together menu with plenty of choice for everyone ! And ideal place for a cosy meal for 2 or a party of 25 ! Highly recommend you try this wonderful pub !

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Joanne Hill . 2024-03-09

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Had Sunday lunch nothing special & lukewarm,wouldn't return only people eating locals swearing continually loud & a drink driver left the pub whilst we were there with a young child, lady behind the bar pleasant but should mentioned to the locals about the foul language, shame because a nice looking place.

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The Badger . 2024-03-06

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Just had the most amazing Sunday lunch in the Jolly Coopers. It was lovely good selection and cut of beef, nice vegetables and the service was just perfect. Will defiantly be going back. Ange Flitwick

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Ange S . 2024-02-18

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Food always good. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Although it was a quiet lunchtime in January there was a lovely log fire burning. What more could you ask for on a cold winters day.

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linda bennett . 2024-01-28

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Great food and atmosphere. Nice, helpful staff. My favourite local!

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Alison Northwood . 2024-01-26

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Excellent food ,which was well cooked and great flavour. Warm welcoming pub. I highly recommend a visit

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J&T . 2024-01-08

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booked for lunch as it was near christmas lights at Wrest Patk. Roast dinners were delicious with lots of meat and a really lovely gravy. Staff all friendly and did a great job.

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Tracy H . 2023-12-18

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Had a lovely meal there. Good home cooked hearty fare just was was needed on a cold evening. Especially enjoyed the apple crumble and custard! Reasonably priced and great service.

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Catherine Redman . 2023-11-04

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Best roast beef dinner I've had for a long time.

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Jimmy . 2023-10-25

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The pub quiz was fantastic, will definitely be going again 😀

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Jake Huckle . 2023-10-18

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A lovely beef Sunday lunch portions were just right didn’t feel over full or still hungry when we left food was hot and very well priced would definitely recommend.

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Quagmire007 . 2023-10-04

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Lovely pub. Nice setting and interior decor. Very friendly staff with excellent service and very good food. Varied choice on the menu. Lovely puddings. Went to celebrate parents 60th wedding anniversary.

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Tracy S . 2023-09-24

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Lovely food nice relaxed atmosphere.

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Anita Lorraine Nuttall . 2023-09-11

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Great food welcoming staff and dog friendly

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Swann Mandy . 2023-08-30

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Good food and reasonably priced

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Mel Neale . 2023-08-02

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Nice country pub. Only stopped in for a quick drink. One pint and a soft drink cost us £7 so it felt a little on the pricey side (but I think everywhere is these days!). Lovely atmosphere and a spacious, tranquil garden. The barmaid/Landlady was lovely-very friendly and knowledgeable. Would go back if I was in town again.

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Beatrice Edwards . 2023-07-25

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Great evening had by us in a gem of a village pub

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Darren O'Neill . 2023-07-18

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Friendly and inviting with delicious, freshly prepared food - there is no greasy, fast-food here. This is the second time we have visited recently and each time we were surprised at how many people were there as the pub is tucked away in a small, quiet village. The locals must realise how lucky they are to have such a gem. We will be visiting again soon and would definitely recommend you go there, you will not be disappointed.

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Elaine B . 2023-07-13

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Only had drinks today with friends but the food and service looked very nice and the Ales were faultless. Will be returning soon, also plenty of parking.

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James muncaster . 2023-07-13

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Beautiful little pub in the countryside

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Gez . 2023-06-05

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Stopped in for a pint, excellent.

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Steve Attwood . 2023-04-29

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Had Lunch today for a walking group - 16 people - service & food excellent - could not be any better - no hesitation in recommending

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kvmcmahon . 2023-04-19

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Great pub, great real ale and the best value food that is truly amazing these days. If The Jolly Cooper can do meals this good for £8, how come most other establishments can't produce 'home cooked' half as good for double the price? The Chicken & Ham pie was full of chunky meat and my wife was equally impressed with the Fish Pie! Nacho starter was good value also👌

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Marc . 2023-03-11

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We came across the Jolly Coopers by complete accident and we were so glad we did. We received a lovely warm welcome and so did our dog. We had a few drinks and a lunch from the huge menu. Our food choices were great and we both enjoyed our meals. If you're lucky enough to meet the little boy that lives there then your dog will be offered a most welcomed dog treat. We didn't catch his name but his Mum works behind the bar and he definitely gets his politeness and friendly manner from her. A warm welcome, great food and lovely atmosphere.

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Andy Taylor . 2023-03-10

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We came across the Jolly Coopers by complete accident and we were so glad we did. We received a lovely warm welcome and so did our dog. We had a few drinks and a lunch from the huge menu. Our food choices were great and we both enjoyed our meals. If you're lucky enough to meet the little boy that lives there then your dog will be offered a most welcomed dog treat. We didn't catch his name but his Mum works behind the bar and he definitely gets his politeness and friendly manner from her. A warm welcome, great food and lovely atmosphere.

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X8115CWandyt . 2023-03-08

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Perfect weekday lunch. The fish pie with seasonal vegetables was excellent and chicken curry with rice was very good. We'll be back.

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MarvinSteppingley . 2023-02-23

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This is an odd place with all the trappings you expect of country pubs these days with outdoor space used for tables, a marquee for cover and the like... I'll start with the good bit. Service was efficient and the young man who served our group of 9 was charming and efficient. Unfortunately, I also have to get to the not so good bit. An amazingly long menu making selecting food difficult which was added to by a lengthy list of items not available. Food when it arrived was a bit variable as some had to be sent back as it was cold in the middle. My hand cut has was a generous portion but it definitely wasn't hand cut and the chunky chips were rather industrial looking. I'm not being difficult as previous reviewers have reported on the variable quality. Apparently the pub tenants might be moving on which might explain erratic nature of things in the kitchen. It's a pity as there are still the bones of a nice country pub here but its difficult to see.

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Ken Peters . 2023-02-06

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Good food and very nice sauvignon blanc good waitress.

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Pat Lloyd . 2023-01-12

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Very nice welcoming pub. Great beer selection

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Gareth Hunt . 2023-01-07

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This is a real pub!! Thank you for your service!

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Alfonso Chicharro . 2022-12-27

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Thought we were too late to get a pub lunch then we found the Jolly Coopers ! lovely roast lunches available every day not just Sunday and not just at lunch time ! Enjoy

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Nicola Minter . 2022-12-16

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Good Sunday lunch and friendly crowd at bar.

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Peter Cooper (Panagon) . 2022-12-14

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Visited on a group meal.....main meal of Roast Beef. Meat was tough as old boots and cold, vegetables were undercooked and luke warm at best. Service was OK

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Marian Saunders . 2022-12-04

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As a local resudent, you want to support your businesses nearby. The Jolly Coopers is lovely for drinks, but the food is an unmitigated disaster. The menu is huge and overwhelming and, every single time we have visited, I place my order only to be told later that something isn't available. The current £8 menu is also very misleading (check the small print!). Tonight's meal was returned - the so-called chicken katsu curry was a tiny portion of clearly packet chicken in a hideous dark brown glutinous sauce. The salad with the squid looked days old. Places like this will not survive with this quality of food.

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The bristar . 2022-11-22

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Nice pub small bar music on in the small bar couldn't move wonder why larger room or marquee wasn't used.only stayed for 1 drink would have made a night of it we needed seats was there early so full quickly,anyway that aside nice atmosphere in the pub and friendly.

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Linda Organ . 2022-10-23

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Good meals in pleasant environment. Not too busy.

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Andrew Samways . 2022-10-19

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Great atmosphere and staff. Lovely food at fair prices.

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linda Yates . 2022-10-16

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Another lovely village pub ruined by foul mouthed alkis sitting at the bar. If you want to drive out decent returning customers this is a master class in how to do it. Seeing how many F words you can get in a single sentence should not be a qualification for customer of the month. If you want to enjoy a meal while listening to entrants for this competition then this is the pub for you.

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Anthony Clark . 2022-10-01

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Slow service, poor food. I realise they are advertising for more staff but others who came in well after us were served first

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Karen Castleman . 2022-09-22

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Very nice pub, good food friendly staff.

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neil peirce . 2022-09-21

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Great night lovely atmosphere friendly bar staff will be going back!

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Helen Brealey . 2022-09-11

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Nice quaint pub, extremely pleasant staff. Meal was ok but I thought a little pricey for the main that I had. Overall a nice visit.

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William Bain . 2022-08-28

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Lovely and cool, friendly staff, lunch just right size, and very enjoyable.

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Katherine Smith . 2022-08-17

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Lovely place, really friendly staff. Great veggie options.

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Ali Furnell . 2022-08-06

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Good food, great atmosphere, perfect country pub.

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B Bucket . 2022-07-25

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The Jolly Coopers is a pub that is always a pleasure to visit whether you eat in the bar or restaurant. If you haven't been you've missed a treat.

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Treve Whitford . 2022-07-22

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We went to watch the Australia v England game Saturday morning and were suprised to find there was only a few supporters there. The rooms were set up for great viewing and the hospitality of the owners was second to none. We had a lovely breakfast, enjoyed big screen viewing of an exciting game, which we won in a nice cool room. Looking forward to the next game 😃

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jo f . 2022-07-13

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Very good village pub good service

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Kevin Mansell . 2022-07-13

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Blooming marvellous - needed a quick pit stop on the way to Northampton. Found it on Google maps - Just fabulous - super friendly smiley staff (thanks) and the food and menu were superb. Home cooked, fairly priced - great choice would highly recommend!

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Jules Fothergill - Feel Well Live Well Therapy . 2022-07-08

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Lovely food. Staff very friendly

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Tracy Peters . 2022-07-07

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Foods lovely big plates too Def recommended thanks Tracy xxx

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Debbie Taylor . 2022-07-07

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Lovely Little pub in Flitton the staff were very Welcoming the Home made was Great definitely go there again.Thankyou.😁

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Lorraine Leete . 2022-06-13

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Very frendly local pub great food and the bar man/server was very attentive

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Mary Hill . 2022-05-23

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Eight of us – 4 adults, 4 teens (+ 3 dogs) had the best lunch ever here. Amazing food, with great selection – from massive burgers to Thai green curry – and we were all super-happy with our food. Lots of good specials on offer too, in addition to the normal menu, and all very reasonably priced. The chef also found ways to help us choose fab things for one gluten-intolerant + vegetarian person. Most important, the staff members were totally friendly, helpful and laid-back. Can't wait to go back here.

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thehawtins . 2022-05-21

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We decided to go out for lunch on Easter Sunday at the last minute and I tried to book various eateries only to find that they were all fully booked. The Jolly Coopers however had plenty of availability, with hindsight that should probably have told us something. We ordered two turkey dinners. The food arrived promptly but was served on cold plates and was tepid from the outset. My gravy had a big blob of undissolved stock cube in the middle of the plate. My small ball of Paxo-type stuffing had a rock-hard section which I was not able to cut through with my knife. Portions were large, but the food was so cold that we gave up trying to eat it. Two members of staff, including the chef, spent the duration of our visit sitting in the garden chatting to other diners.

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Downmarket . 2022-04-17

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Pleasant drink in the garden in the afternoon sun.

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Graham Duff . 2022-03-27

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Great menu look after us on my mother in law birthday thankyou

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Paul “Jasmine pink” Harris-Magri . 2022-03-19

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Very clean and cosy surroundings with fantastic decor and great ambiance. Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was excellent and perfectly cooked. We will be back as this place is definitely one of the top pubs in the local area. Highly recommended to everyone to pay a visit!

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Sol2806 . 2022-02-22

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Lovely local village pub. Excellent food and service. Nothing too much trouble for the staff. Seating outside at rear if weather allows.

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Dawn Janes . 2022-02-17

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Nice food. Not too pricey. Staff attentive.

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Robin Thomas . 2022-02-15

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Good food, nice atmosphere and great value.

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Edward G . 2021-12-19

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Had a lovely meal on a Saturday here, the service and the food were great and our dog was happily welcomed in.

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Gabrielė Bačkė . 2021-12-19

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18 of us had a meal last Friday. Food and service was great.Nothing was to much trouble. Looking forward to coming back in the New Year. Thank you Andy and your team

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Y8773EDmichaell . 2021-12-10

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Stopped in here after an afternoon out walking, was very impressed by the food options, it included a good range of options for vegans and vegetarians plus gluten free options. As someone with a food sensitivity it was wonderful to have options and everything tasted great. The staff couldn't be more helpful and friendly, will definitely be returning again next time I'm in the area!

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Holly Wilson . 2021-11-14

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Really enjoyed Bangers, mash, veggies + gravy; followed by Treacle pud + custard today at The Jolly Coopers. No cooking tonight. Yay!

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Maggie Jeeves . 2021-11-03

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Food was great...service was great....but please sharper knives!

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Jean Knight . 2021-10-24

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A nice old fashioned pub with a varied and traditional menu.

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Nigel Ayres . 2021-10-14

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Excellent evening in a very welcoming pub. Good service, food and price were all good. Could not fault anything. Well done all staff.

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marygP1903HD . 2021-10-12

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Our first visit back since Covid, we had a lovely lunch. If you’re looking for decent portions of well done pub grub this is the place for you. The staff were welcoming and friendly, nothing too much trouble. We love this place, keep up the...

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CDelano248 . 2021-09-23

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Nice straight away you walk 🚶‍♀️ in and a welcoming warm atmosphere 😀

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John Fletcher . 2021-09-17

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This is such a lovely pub. Proper country feel, dogs welcomed and a very warm welcome from the hosts, who had that rare knack of being welcoming, but not over-bearing. The menu is extensive which surprised me for such a small establishment. We had steak...

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curlywurly1969 . 2021-09-17

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We have eaten here a few times post lock down and loved the menu and quality of food. We came back here only to find a huge menu, mass produced poor quality food. Either the chef has sadly left of the management have “imposed” a...

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Ccc1112 . 2021-09-16

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Great location for a pub. Can walk across the fields and enjoy a refreshing beer in a quiet and relaxing environment. Nice selection of beers and the food is nice, too. Plenty of outdoor space for anyone concerned by being inside.

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Dickon Brandon . 2021-08-31

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Lovely cosy pub with excellent food

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JulieTurner Killeen . 2021-08-29

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Group of 7 of us out for a birthday celebration. We were on time and were shown our table etc. We weren't quite ready to order when the server came over, so asked for a couple of minutes. The response we received was 'yes but...

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Cookie354 . 2021-08-28

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Just had an extremely pleasant lunch at the Jolly Coopers. The steak was cooked to perfection and the Wells ale was distinguished. Thanks guys.

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kennethmD6226TI . 2021-08-25

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Had our Sunday lunch there and had the turkey roast. There was plenty on the plate and was a good price.

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kev hazel . 2021-08-24

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We visited The Jolly Coopers on a Sunday afternoon after bringing the dogs for a big walk up at Wrest Park. I informed them beforehand that I am gluten intolerant and I was able to have a full roast dinner with all the trimmings. The staff came out to let us know our food would be slightly longer as the chef was cleaning down everything thoroughly before preparing my dinner to avoid any cross contamination. To someone who has this condition it was like hitting the Sunday Roast jackpot as sometimes is can be a game of roulette. They brought water over for the dogs and gave us a lovely spot in the corner. We will be back.

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grace kilgannon . 2021-08-14

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A couple of friends took me for a pub lunch, and I expected to the food to be of a standard, but wow it's at a level or two above my expectations, an undiscovered gem of a place... I had the chicken madras, it was nicely presented, super tasty, spicy hot without overpowering the dish, and I struggled to finish eating all that was on the plate - I'm going back for certain.

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Francis Gallagher . 2021-08-07

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We made a booking on the same day, we brought our very well behaved dogs to Wrest Park for a good walk then 2 adults and 2 teenager were very well fed at The Jolly. I had made them aware previously that I am gluten...

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Greeves83 . 2021-07-25

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The Sunday meal was excellent, even though we have not been up there since Covid the staff were very helpful understanding. Looking forward to going there again very soon.

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Cheryl Slater . 2021-07-25

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Excellent Sunday dinner today. Will definitely be returning soon 🙂

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Rachelle Lund . 2021-07-11

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As always great hospitality at the jolly coopers

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Sean Harley . 2021-06-12

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Warm welcome friendly staff ... great beer

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Del Cooper . 2021-06-11

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First pint in a pub garden for well over a year. Much needed and well received. Great service thanks

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Barry Rolfe . 2021-05-31

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Friendly pub with great atmosphere!

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Jeff Solomon . 2021-04-20

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Good welcome, facilities excellent and strict adherence to covid regs. Beer limited due to supply problems from brewers but not a problem as the one beer available on tap was good. Didn't have food this time so will return very soon.

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Chris Brandon . 2021-04-20

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First time we have been here , food was lovely, staff very friendly, all kitted out with plastic screens round the tables ,and screen at the bar .reasonably priced food .would definitely recommend.

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christine kelly . 2020-11-01

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Had a wonderful roast dinner and afters for £10. A huge helping and tasted lovely. Would recommend the Jolly Cooper for a good meal out.

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Anna Hennessey . 2020-10-23

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Nice place with a good welcome. Excellent food. Very safe environment.

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Stuart Campbell . 2020-10-21

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Good food, enjoy the beer and first class live music. Great evening.

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Roy Lane . 2020-10-11

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Lovely meal and table service, also very impressed with there covid set up in the pub. The Stilton sauce was fantastic to accompany the steaks that were served at our table. I even managed to take home the leftovers with regards to the sauce. Will definitely recommend to visit this place 👍

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Gary Ingledew . 2020-10-10

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