The Old Friar in East Northamptonshire

Really really good food. Lovely place. Lovely staff. Menu modern European, excellently balanced and executed.

The two wives both ordered supreme of chicken to be served on the puree of what I cannot remember, with kale and carrots and new potatoes. What actually arrived was a small chicken breast drizzled in a non-descript liquid served with two boiled potatoes cut in half and four asparagus tips, nothing else. The waitress was challenged on the food in relation to the description on the menu and she said she would speak to the chef, upon returning advised us that the chef was having a drive on asparagus (perhaps because Aldi had a deal on asparagus that week). My cousin and I ordered the Wagyu burger which was okay, but small and arrived with a basket of chips. whilst it tasted okay, it was small and uninspiring, I had expected better having been here before. All four of us ordered a pudding because we were still hungry and that didn't impress either. I do wish that restaurants would stop employing pretentious chefs who believe that serving chips in fake chip baskets is not a thing of the past, it is simply a way of disguising the small portions that you are being served. Something else which I dislike is restaurants where you are rushed along so the table can be reused, despite having two courses this was under an hour, including time taken to decide and order the food. It is supposed to be a night out, not a meal in the staff canteen to be shoved down quickly to be able to go straight back to your desk.

Have used this establishment a lot over the years so thought it would be a safe bet for Easter Sunday. Went on line to review the menu and it had something for everyone. Booked a table for an invalid followed up with a call and looked forward to a stress free Easter. When arrived the menu was completely different to what was on line. No starters appealed to us. My daughter did not have a main as when we asked if the chef could do something different they would not accomedate her. When the main arrived all meals were cold. Did not even bother with dessert. No wonder restaurant was not busy. Wished I had looked at the reviews before booking. Very disappointed. No value for money. The gravy was like water!!

Booked a table for 6pm on Sunday as it was the earliest we could make it due to work commitments. The app accepted the booking. A while later, I received a call from a polite and pleasant young woman who said the app shouldn’t have accepted our booking because last serving from the kitchen was 6pm. She asked if we could come earlier at 5.30. I explained the problem but offered to pre-order and be there before 6 and earlier if possible. The woman went to check with the kitchen but returned to say no orders could be taken unless we were in the pub so we had to cancel. Basically it sounds like the chef just couldn’t be bothered. I’ve got no issue with the person taking the call as she was well mannered and clearly acting under orders. Strange way to run a business though and we won’t bother booking the Old Friar again in future.

Sunday lunch was absolutely delightful and at £18 for 2 meats worth every penny. Service was also spot on. Great atmosphere dogs welcome. Great place to spend a Sunday afternoon.

We’re local to Twywell and haven’t visit the pub for a while, well that will change what a lovely Sunday lunch we had today, great service and so nice to see the place so busy x

Lost its touch... The first time we went here a year ago for a roast dinner it was outstanding. The second time, this weekend, I was very disappointed. I had the two meat roast and the beef was overcooked and rubbery. The potatoes were hard and inedible. The pork was chewy and did not taste nice. The gravy was like water. They were very busy and we felt rushed to leave our table. I left hungry and at a cost. Staff were busy and it was difficult to grab their attention when I first began to eat. After a while I was so hungry I ate it but it was not worth the £18 price tag. The quality has definitely deteriorated.

Not been to this pub for a while but I was so glad we chose to return for a Sunday roast. I opted for the roast beef, which came with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of roasted veg and boiled green veg. The whole plate was absolutely delicious, the beef was melt in the mouth, I couldn’t fault it. I highly recommend and will definitely return for another roast.

I run a Sunday lunch Club for some retired people and arranged for us to hold our Christmas meal here. Unfortunately, during our meal an incident occurred which, the pub/restaurant refused to deal with at the time and has avoided multiple attempts, by me, to sort out subsequently. To give the background, I contacted The Old Friar in good time for Christmas and discussed our needs with the owner/landlord. During that discussion I explained that some of our members had smaller appetites and would prefer to have a child’s portion. The owner/landlord said that this wouldn’t be a problem, so I made the booking for Sunday, 18th December. When he sent through the menu, there was a child’s portion shown. As we were a large group, he asked that we pre-order. I organised this and sent the pre-orders to the pub/restaurant 4 days before the meal. This clearly showed that some members had ordered Child’s portions. I rang the Old Friar a couple of times on the Friday and Saturday to clear up some last-minute details and confirmed with them that the pre-orders had been received. At no point did anyone there indicate that there was any problem with the pre-orders. However, when the main courses arrived, it was clear that those who had ordered Child’s portions were being served full adult meals. When this was raised, we were told by the serving staff that there were “no small plates” and “those who had ordered Child’s portions would only be charged for these”. We accepted this is good faith, but, when it came time to pay, those who had ordered child’s portions were told that they had to pay full price. I raised this with the senior waitress and asked to speak to the landlord/owner, only to be told that he was “unavailable”, and she had no authority to make any changes. Rather than make a fuss and ruin the experience for everyone else, those who had ordered the Child’s portions reluctantly paid the full price. I told the woman that I would be contacting the Landlord/Owner concerning the issue. I emailed him the following day and have, to date, NOT had any reply. I have also rung The Old Friar on numerous occasions, only to be told that they were busy and would ring me back later. They have NOT done so. Up until this issue arising, we had had a really great time and I had received several requests from members to re-visit The Old Friar sometime during 2023. Unfortunately, this incident has left a very bad taste in everyone’s mouths. Everyone, including those who were not affected, feel we were conned, and the decision of our Group is that we will NOT be visiting this venue again. Quite frankly, I would have had more respect for the management of this establishment if they had, at least, engaged with me, even if the outcome was not what I would have liked. Ignoring me has just added insult to injury.

Absolutely awful nothing more to say , turkey was drier than anything , gravey was bistro granules, Brussels way under cooked parsnips well over cooked and stone cold , batter pudding was stale no bread sauce and I won't even mention the roast potatoes they were that bad, and for £60 per head, rip off

Please don’t bother!! On arriving we were told the head chef had walked out. Main meal took 1.45 mins to arrive. Unfortunately in our party meals were brought out at different times resulting some had finished whilst other members of our party were still waiting. The food itself was awful. The turkey Christmas dinner consisted of very burnt carrots and parsnips, half a sausage, undercook stuffing. No peas, Yorkers or pigs in blankets. Very poorly cooked and portion size. Desserts consisted of a frozen cheesecake with solid frozen fruit. After 2 requests a Christmas pudding consisting of 3 spoonfuls finally was served 15 minutes when everyone had finished eating. Requested drinks and condiments that never arrived. I have frequented this establishment over 20 years and always had an excellent meal. However after today I will sadly take my custom elsewhere my colleagues unfortunately also felt the same.

We pre-booked our table, which I would certainly advise as the pub was very busy. We chose a prawn cocktail and chicken liver pâté as a starter. Mains, we both selected the pork. We followed this with two citrus possets. The food we had was well presented, mains hot and all very tasty. In fact our roast pork dinners were for us, just to big! Next time we go we will drop the starters! Really good service and friendly team. Our bill including one soft drink and a large glass of wine was £70. Highly recommend this venue and we will certainly be re-visiting.

Two delicious and well cooked courses for £15. Really good food, well cooked and excellent value. Would definitely return.

Went to The friar with family on a Sunday. Three of us had the roast dinners which we were all very impressed with very good portions and the cauliflower cheese was amazing and also the fish and chips was huge . Staff were all very friendly especially the young guy and lady behind the bar. Would definitely go again soon maybe for the burger or steak night

Excellent value for money, friendly management and polite staff, lovely clean Pub and good variety offered on the Menu. Nice pub garden too! Will definitely be returning for further meals particularly Fish Friday!

We visited The Old Friar yesterday for Sunday lunch as a belated Mother and Father’s Day celebration for my MIL and FIL. As soon as we arrived the young lad who greeted us didn’t seem to know that a table of 7 were arriving, despite...

we both had very nice meal here last night,i went for the stone bass and my other half had the chicken with choritzo and we also had a portion of chunky chips,we were both happy with the food and reasonably priced ,will be returning soon.

We visited on spec on Easter Monday. The sun was shining and we ate in the garden. The menu is varied and the food was excellent. We will definitely return.

We celebrated my father in laws 80th Birthday. The starters were delicious. Very tasty roast dinners. Burgers were scrummy. Staff were friendly and efficient. Will definitely be back. Thank you for making the celebration so enjoyable.

We had visited previously and had been impressed with the food but it is now under new management and the food is not as good. Friendly service and ambience was ok. We won’t be returning.

Lovely Sunday dinner, meal was very nice but not very warm. Same with dessert, tasty but custard in separate jug almost cold. Waitress said she would come back to take our dessert order but never did, we had to ask one of the other staff...

Overwhelmed by the amount of effort that pub put into making our guests feel comfortable! This pub has class, comfort and the food is outstanding! All dishes were served promptly, they were hot and tasty! All of ours guests were happy and taken care of!...

I have just visited this restaurant/pub with my family. The food was absolutely amazing, however the service was poor. After finishing our meal, they took our plates and left us for ages, wanting to order dessert and more drinks. After around half an hour to...

Have eaten tonight with friends at the pub for the first time in years and what a lovely enjoyable meal. We all had the 3 course xmas menu. The choice of each course were extensive ,the food was very tasty and of a very high...

4 of us booked for 4pm for a late lunch, they serve the roast dinners to you now instead of the carvery but still very good and works well. Staff professional & friendly , food was delicious, good atmosphere

We have been here twice over the past few weeks , and easily the best meals we have had in a long long time , all the meals were presented great and tasted amazing , and they accept dogs in the bar area Highly recommend...

First visit for a while. Friday evening and quite busy but service was swift and friendly. Menu has changed but all of our group enjoyed the food very much. The fish was tasty as was the burger. Feel bit embarrassed that each person thought the...

We had a lovely meal at the Old Friar on Saturday evening. The food was really tasty and the staff so friendly. Service was outstanding - thank you

Having visited last September for Sunday lunch and having had an excellent meal and service we thought we would book for a Father’s Day brunch as something a little different. Unfortunately that ‘different’ was shocking customer service and undercooked food! Having booked for 11am we...

We came for a meal on a Sunday lunchtime. My partner and his mother had the Sunday dinner and I had the wagyu burger. All absolutely delicious and special mention to the Yorkshire puddings. Often when eating out, Yorkshire’s can be a bit dry/too crunchy...

First time out since the beginning of the Covid outbreak, really looking forward to Sunday Lunch!Fatty Beef Gross VegetablesNot sure what happened to the potatoes! Yorkshire Pudding non descriptChocolate Brownie Dessert very nice Eton Mess should have been called Just a mess!!! I think it was made with tinned strawberries All in all - Won't be going back

We visited The Old Friar pub on The first Saturday after Lockdown the food is really good To start with they giveus warm bread and butter and we both had the Leek and potato soup which was really nice I had the battered fish and chips which was cooked to perfection and my husband had a burger with chips which was all so very good the menu has plenty of choices The tables were all distanced so you weren’t too close to anyone. The pub has a warm atmosphere and the decor is a mix of old and modern.Tthe prices are quite reasonable considering the amount of food they give you.

We had a delicious sunday lunch here. Beautifully cooked slightly pink beef and pork with crispy crackling. The portions are huge and you also get a separate pot of cauliflower cheese. The veggie option was also good - mushroom and chestnut parcel.

On recommendation we visited for a belated birthday early Christmas lunch as a small family of four adults. The pub is very smart and cosy, beautifully decorated for Christmas. We all had roast turkey with vegetables and trimmings, followed by trifle or profiteroles. The portions were ideal for us. The meat was moist and tender, we had a lovely selection of vegetables with a little crunch and tasty gravy. The puddings were generous and nicely made. The service was excellent thank you ladies. There is a nice reasonably priced menu to chose from. We were delighted with our visit and highly recommend.

We enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch at The Old Friar. We ordered combination of 2 roasts and roast chicken. Roasts come with a good selection of vegetables. We also enjoyed the deserts that we ordered. Would recommend. Service was also excellent.

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. What a superb night. The Old Friar is thoroughly recommended.

Ate today a lovely Sunday lunch. Perfect surroundings and service impeccable - had the two meat roast which was divine and Elton mess for desert. The whole menu looked appetising and wished we lived closer to sample each meal but will definitely drop in when travel back up the A1 and need a stop off for a great meal. Felt very safe with all the COVID-19 precautions and will not hesitate to recommend your lovely pub to friends and family.

I have to admit the food at The Old Friar is absolutely mind blowing. Great service too! Highly recommend the celeriac and mushroom gnocchi and stilton fries! Will definitely be coming back soon.

Unfortunately our visit here seemed like, what I hope was a rare, bad one. We have a number of friends who return here time and time again. But unfortunately we couldn’t fathom why, when what we experienced was very slow service and average food. We waited an hour for a Sunday roast, which came out with one meal missing roast potatoes, which is a pretty staple ingredient in a roast dinner, they quickly rectified this, which we appreciate and whilst the dinner was presented beautifully and we were really excited to tuck in, unfortunately that excitement was short lived because we felt it lacked flavour. I’m very sorry to leave this feedback because the staff were very kind, but I hope it’s considered constructively as I wish them well.

Its about 2 years since we dined here, and while the food was ok last time, it wasnt great enough to warrant returning. After what we believe are 'new owners', we tried it again, as we are currently on a quest to find decent eateries in the area we have recently settled.The food was superb, with no other description for it. Better than the actual menu description, if i'm honest. After using their online booking system, we arrived to find the premises clean, bright and airy, the staff pleasant and helpful, and the wine very drinkable.We had a chicken milanese , and a lamb rump mains. We were told there would be a 25 min 'wait' for the latter to be cooked. The meals arrived when we were expecting them, on full plates, but not over-facing. We also had deserts - again excellent. The final bill was also pretty good for what we had eaten (and drunk), which was also under a tenner more than our last 'local pub' meal barely a week earlier - which was average to poor. We paid what i would call 'full price', having just missed a 2 for £20 deal the night before, but we weren't bothered.We are definitely new fans of the Old Friar, and will return soon.

Food is absolutely wonderful and the staff and environment are very pleasant. I follow the menu changes and the menu is consistently one of the best I see with a fantastic choice. Good vegetarian options and everything is freshly prepared. Great outside space too!

Lovely 3 courses on the eat out to help out scheme. Excellent food, fantastic service. Thanks it was great.

We booked an outside table on a sunny Friday evening. We were able to order food and drinks on the app, and service was efficient. Tables in the garden were well spaced. We felt safe and will definitely visit again.

I live in the local area and like to visit local country pubs with family and my elderly mother. The Old Friar is by far the best pub for excellent food and value. The staff are always friendly and polite. The food is excellent and they will always go the extra mile to accommodate a vegan family member who always feels his meals are tasty and considered and not just veg options you often get in local eateries. I checked into their site today to try and book a visit now lockdown is easying. I have visited The Old Friar about twenty times and never reviewed on here and just wanted to leave a true and balanced review.

Went here last night for a quiet birthday meal with my family, we received a warm friendly welcome, the menu was diverse and very well thought out, i tried a vegetarian'duck'pie, my vegetables were cooked to perfection and the creamy mash a delight, my family loved their meals and took home their leftovers (due to generous portions), i was so full by desert but as it was my birthday i forced myself to try the chocolate brownie which was delicious. We dont live locally so a bit of a trek to come over, but well worth it, thank you for making my birthday meal so enjoyable.

We went to The Old Friar on Sunday for the carvery to celebrate my sons birthday. There was a large group of us, table for 16. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent. Highly recommend. We will be returning very soon.

We have used this pub on & off over the last few years and have enjoyed some nice meals on most occasions , but yesterday's carvery I would say was the best we have ever had. I don't usually have carvery as I am a picky veg eater, but the selection was good, the beef was beautifully cook and the other two options looked succulent too. My wife had the vegi option of mediterranean vegetable tart and our daughter had the salmon option, both of which were cooked perfectly. Best of all was the pudding, all were nice options, but I can deffinently say that the apple cumble and custard was the best one I have ever had when eating pub grub. We will definently be returning for my monthly treat.

Firstly the two lovely ladies that were working were amazing! Recommended a different main as we were unsure and it didn’t let us down. The starters of mushroom medley (I think) with poached egg was absolutely spanking. Considering I hate mushrooms The lamb rump I ordered and the ox cheek my partner had was bloody mouth watering. If you haven’t been to the old friar I highly recommend it. We even booked for the Sunday dinner as we couldn’t resits.

We went for a meal on Valentines night. Limited menu, so expected good service. We waited half an hour for someone to come and take our order. Standard of food was good, but awful service. Staff need training; they were cleaning tables which had already been vacated, rather than clearing our table, ready for the next course. Restaurant was not at all busy; not a great indication on this particular night. Also we were charged for drinks we had not had, which leaves a bad taste. We are unlikely to return even though this is a restaurant local to us.

We visited on Sunday for lunch. We were greeted with a very warm welcome and fantastic choice of drinks. It was very reasonably priced and is probably the best carvery in Northamptonshire. We have booked to try the a la carte menu this Saturday and can’t wait to return.

Carvery Food great but other things very poor. Bar service very poor had to wait nearly 10 minutes to get served. Sour faced bar staff were there but too busy getting drinks for table setvice. We would not have minded if they had the minimal manners of I will be with you in a minute. Table service poor and lacking basic manners. None of the staff smiled which indicated something wrong with management. Final straw was a frozen yorkshire pudding, re done twice followrd by ignorance of If you want special food tell us when you book. A Yorkshire Pudding!!!As a customet I felt like an incovenience

Excellent Sunday lunch. Beef and vegetables excellently cooked. Thoroughly enjoyed home made apple pie and rice pudding. We have not been here since it has changed ownership. Highly recommended

Went for the Sunday carvery in the mid afternoon. Kids, adults and elders all tastes catered for.Glad we booked in advance as the place was still half full even at 4pm and filled up as we ate. All the staff were pleasant, polite and helpful and we didn’t feel rushed. There is a large selections of drinks, especially if you are a gin lover (which I am not).I’m not sure if this is a ‘pub’ pub. Over the years, I’ve only ever been in the dining part, not sure if there is a separate bar. The food was all good. Fresh and well presented. Very good value for money and we all left stuffed and happy. One picky point, all our chairs were comfy, but they were also very wobbly. I think it’s just some of the screws need tightening....Thanks to all at the The Old Friar.

We were surprised to find the restaurant empty at 12.45 but a few people started to arrive at 1.00pm. The food was promptly served with a "smile". The fish was excellent but the turkey could have been thicker slices and warmer. Overall value for money and an enjoyable experience. Will return after Christmas during the evening.

Excellent service and food, staff extremely helpful. Lovely atmosphere would highly recommend. As it was New Year’s Day there was a set menu however they offered a couple of extra vegetarian options for my daughter and a different pudding for my son!

Visited The Old friar with a good friend for a casual Friday lunch. We sat in the bar and choose from the bar menu that has the usual English pub grub favourites. There are tables out the back of the bar if you want more of a restaurant ambiance rather than a village pub bar one. Service was friendly and the food was good quality and good value. I had the Gammon, Brie and Cranberry sandwich which was generously portioned, as was my mates Whitebait. There is a good sized car park at the pub so you don't have to worry about parking. In summary we enjoyed our lunch at The Old Friar and I can recommend it.

We visited as a group for a Christmas get-together. I ordered from the Christmas menu and had the turkey roast. The turkey was stone cold so I complained...when I could eventually get someone’s attention. When the plate returned I was told that the meat had been replaced but it was still covered in the gravy I’d added prior to it being taken away...not fooled! It obviously just got zapped in the microwave and became even drier than before. Had I not read that the meal came with bread sauce I wouldn’t have know that was what it was. I could only describe it as watery milk, I don’t think it had ever been introduced to a clove? A very poor meal, not deserving of the price tag.

Had lunch here and the food was fantastic, the service was excellent and the whole ambience was relaxed and friendly. Would certainly recommend it as a place to eat and also somewhere to have a drink with friends and family.

Date night 2 weeks ago found us eating at The Old Friar. Very impressed with food and prices. Wide range of non standard pub meals. I had the Poussin, partner had lamb shanks followed by delicious desserts. Couldn't fault the food. Took friends last night. We all had a different main course and once again, no complaints from anyone. This is now our date night fave place to go!

Haven’t been here for years, but I’ve got to say I wish I had !!

on arriving told we only had a set time for meal as table booked for later, food very good , and girls very polite however to be told near the end off the meal that we want the table now and could we leave was annoying as we didnt have time for tea or coffee. this spoilt the overall experience of an otherwise lovely meal which was a shame as both couples had no other chance to get together on our shared golden weddings!

First time we have eaten here as a family. Very very impressed with the carvery. Even had an amazing vegetarian option for me and real cauliflower cheese. Desserts were simply fab too and prices were very reasonable as a set menu. Will definitely be back.

Visited here a couple of weeks ago and opted for the roast beef sandwich which was excellent, we didn't mind paying the £7.50 price tag. Enjoyed it so much we returned today and what a disappointment! Previously the bread was proper granary bread and the beef was obviously carved off the joint, just what you would expect for the £7.50 price. What a difference today! Cheap brown bread, and the beef was clearly cheap 'processed' sliced beef that you would buy in any supermarket. This was a real disappointment, and most definitely NOT worth £7.50!

Very disappointed that the pub isn’t open for coffee/breakfast. We are always walking at Hill and Dales over a weekend and love a pit stop for refreshments. You are really missing a trick here. Just opening at 11 instead of 12 would be good 🤗👍🐶

Having visited The Old Friar in the past frequently and been impressed, we decided on a snap decision to go out for a Saturday evening bar snack.

We made a snap decision to go for an evening meal last week. Interestingly the evening menu didnt have the usual pub favourites apart from sirloin steak. The chef apparently was from a higher end dining restaurant in woburn and the menu reflected that. The quality was very good, fresh tasting and with decent portions. We enjoyed and went back Saturday lunch. Pub classics was back for lunch and again great quality. I could have eaten anyone of those starters and was close ordering 3 instead of a main meal.

We visited as a group with children on a recommendation from someone who’d recently enjoyed a Sunday lunch here.

Convenient stop on way down A14. We have called several times. Last visit disappointing and we learnt it had changed hands 2/3 months past. The prices had increased for the standard lunch which will probably deter regulars. Fish and chips had a disappointing variety of fish. Possibly marshy Basa certainly not Cod or Haddock or Pollack.

Not only does this pub hold a lot of sweet memories for me, it really knows how to do good pub grub. Came about a week ago and had a cod goujon sandwich, that comes with fruit crisps and coleslaw and I had a side of Cheesy chips. For dessert I had Eton Mess which was scrumptious. The service wasn’t the quickest, the main took a while to arrive but staff were friendly and polite. Look forward to coming again :)

But to say that was one of the worst Carvary cold rub carrot dry meat. Cheese looked days old and damp biscuits. Will not be eating there again.

Booked a table on Sunday at 230 and were shown to our table we were then left for about 20 minutes then a waitress showed 2 more people to the table next to us and asked them straight away what they would like and then looked at us and came over to take our order then the people who came in 20 mins after us went up to carvery so we then decided to leave if we were asked what we wanted we'd have been up and served before these other people even came in when we cancelled our order they said it was because we had to wait for gluten free Yorkshire this is not the reason we left it was because we were just forgotten about not really great service we will still come there as food and service is usually good and we've been going there for years but owner just needs to know that customers should not be shown to seat then forgotten about

Firstly the staff were very good, a pity the food was not!!

Absolutely loved this place. Roast lunch was really tasty and so many hot self help accompaniments - roasted veg was really good and such great value. Desserts were gorgeous and service was superb. Thank you and see why it’s so popular and busy.

We came here for the first time this month. The whole look of the pub is lovely. It was clean, and the staff were all polite.

Visited recently and had the worst carvery ever, the carrots and parsnips were so burnt that it was difficult to tell which was which. The meat was tough and gristly and the cauliflower cheese had a very strange taste. Don't think we will be visiting again.

Really enjoyed my afternoon at the Old Friar! Very good food, good wine and attentive service. I will be visiting again soon

The owners of this place have thought hard about their market. It is not just a busy and charming pub but also an excellent restaurant with an equally considered menu. At weekend predominately it has a full menu plus a carvery, where one can fill ones plate with beef pork or chicken or almond three beautifully roasted with noodles of roast potatoes vegetables etc to match. The al a carte menu is creative and delicious too. It changes it seems quite often and is always of excellent quality. Staff are very friendly polite and provide attentive service. I have eaten here many times when visiting my parents and would advise anyone who wants great food in a good atmosphere without needing a mortgage to visit and see for themselves.

Ten of us went for lunch today (a Saturday) and found the food quite poor. The menu is haphazard and all over the place to look at. The service was not good at all, one lady was quite rude. There were no changing facilities to change my baby, I had to change him on a mat on the sink in the ladies where he kept falling into the sink. No disabled toilets also consequently.

Visited on the spur of the moment as our usual eatery was packed to the rafters. Saturday afternoon the place was very quiet. Ordered fairly swiftly from the menu- Chicken Caesar salad and beer battered fish, chips and mushy peas. Both meals were excellent and well presented. However I must dock a star as I feel the prices were a little high for what we had. None the less we will return in the future.

Came to this delightful village pub restaurant for a Sunday roast, gorgeous food with a lovely vegetarian option offered with a vegetarian gravy (without even having to ask for it!), hubby thoroughly enjoyed the beef too. Friendly staff and beautiful deserts. Great value at £15.95 for two courses or £18.95 for 3. Lovely beer garden too with rural surroundings. Highly recommend!

try this place - great food , nice setting, accomodating staff, of course you need th right person for that 'first date' :)

Had a lovely Sunday carvery lunch here, the staff were very friendly, a really nice pub and they have large garden for the nice weather. Will be back soon

After a visit to the old friar today i was so disappointed for the first time ever. We was greeted by a member of staff who was dressed quite inappropriately in my opinion, wearing a very revealing dress, I actually didn’t know where to look and my first thought was how glad I was not to have my teenage son with me.

They allow dogs in the bar area for dining which is one small table or a sofa. Not clever, since this is right in the way of everyone coming in. Our dog just laid on the floor quietly no trouble at all.

Had Sunday lunch carvery service was superb food was outstanding and the price was well worth every penny. Its a must visit. First class.

A Brilliant little Pub/Restuarant. With Fantastic Staff and lovely Hot Food, Also special childrens Menu and Dog Friendly.

We turned up with a big dog. We sat down inside and ordered drinks and food - no-one complained about the presence of our dog, who is hard not to notice as he weighs 80 kilos, though he's also very well behaved. After we'd been there quite a while, the manager materialized and told us we'd have to sit on the tables outside. The weather outside wasn't great, so this effectively meant we had to leave.

Came here on thurday night and ordered the lamb rump and my partner really enjoyed there meal aswell, it was perfect. Was abit sceptical about returning after reading a few of the below reviews but me personally couldn't fault it. Service was top notch and so was the food.

Nice village location and great pub. Food was good and very hot when it arrived. Plenty of free parking in the courtyard. A few tap beers, which were ok.

This has been my favourite place to eat for 10 years so I was so disappointed to visit and find it totally changed. Nobody there (unheard of - always packed before whatever the night), no carvery (only Sunday now), very ordinary food which was overpriced. No coffee. We won’t visit again sadly. I wonder where the previous owner and chef have gone? The website was down when I tried to check the monthly menu so I wondered if something had happened.

We have visited The Old Friar many times, but the latest trip was a big disappointment. Last time we stopped there, they were between managers but this time the new management and chef were in place. We visited for lunch and order ham, egg and chips, lasagne and mushroom and spinach risotto. The ham, egg and chips was nicely done but the other two dishes were not as tasty. The lasagne consisted of a few pieces of chewy mince under an excessive amount of cheese sauce and the risotto was served so lukewarm that the spinach leaves were still cold and crispy. Each of these dishes cost £10.50 which was very poor value for money.

Immediately greeted upon arrival and made to feel welcome to bring our two dogs into the bar area. 2pm on a Saturday afternoon and plenty of room in this nice pub so a good time to arrive for food as the kitchen was open all day. Very friendly staff in the process of handing over to new management, so the menu might change in the near future. The beef and horseradish sandwich was superbly tender and served with vegetable crisps and homemade coleslaw. We also had whitebait and a bowl of cheesy chips which were all cooked to perfection. It was nice to see a lot of effort going in to these simple menu items, and all at a very reasonable price.

We have been regular visitors for years.

Great food friendly staff and at a good price, nice setting and plenty of parking. Would highly recommend

Just had mother’s day meal here. Accommodated 5 of us with ease. Meal fantastic. Service second to none. It deserves more than 5 stars. We travelled from Oxfordshire for the meal and it was well worth it. Thank you for making mother’s dat a special one

Popped in after a walk round the hills and Dale's on a Sunday morning, friendly staff, we asked if they had any bar snacks available and were told no. We hadn't booked but only wanted to sit in the garden anyway, still no. We had a drink and sat in the EMPTY garden, first time the garden has been empty of people on a Sunday lunchtime!! Wont bother next week.

What an amazing experience. The staff were all round brilliant. Attentive polite and really friendly. The food was exquisite. A truly wonderful dining experience. The pub is also dog friendly and the staff were so welcoming to our German Shepherd. This wonderful pub is a absolute must. We will definitely be going more regularly. Well done to all staff

Had a table booked for carvery, got told when we got there that there is a 5 min delay as other customers just finishing there coffee, so we got a drink & sat down. 10 minutes later a staff member came & said the other customers were waiting for desserts! & it would be a wait. After asking if there was any other tables in the pub we could use (which there wasn’t) she said I’ll leave it up to you (if we stay or go). As we had it be somewhere at 4 we left, which they weren’t bothered about. Seems very very overbooked which then reflects on the customer service.

We havnt been for a while but have always loved the Old Friar, very dog and children friendly but was the carvery still as good ? I’m pleased to say it was, it’s still one of the best !

We arrived to be warmly welcomed by her own admission a farmers daughter, this was the start of an extremely pleasant eating experience. The food was well cooked and well presented as well as served with a smile. I myself was amazed that I have now found one more restaurant that the chef actually knows how to cook Duck breast. All in all a great evening.