The Plough Inn in Melton

Lovely and friendly local pub, serving lovely food with geat hospitality and all staff friendly and welcoming.

Discovered The Plough after going there for a family meal and have now added it to the list of places not to forget! The food here is lovely, as are the staff! Carvery is so good! My 2yr old loved hers too! Unfortunately we didn’t manage puddings although the small but impressive menu looked 10/10. Food was hot, and tasty. We had drinks outside before we ordered food whilst waiting for everyone to arrive and even the drinks were a hit, even the pint of squash for the little ones! We will definitely be returning here for our Carveries in the future! Just can’t wait to go back!

Actually, I haven’t been in there since 1963, so my experience is likely to be a bit out of date¡

What a hidden gem. Called at last minute for a motorhome stopover. Lovely, friendly welcoming pub, with delicious, well presented selection of tasty dishes at fair prices. Attentive staff & service! Dog friendly, quiet nights sleep. Highly highly recommended. ( Great atmosphere with friendly locals, teaching us a new card game, few laughs, not forgetting Bailey, the dog!)

We had a lovely carvery for a family of 12 today ( Easter Sunday) the food was brilliant as was the service! Really good value for money and cooked perfectly. A nice family run pub. The pub probably needs an update in areas but then that’s most local lovely pubs! Thanks for a great afternoon and the Easter egg after was such a nice touch, kids loved it 😊 thank you Martin and team x

Had been informed that this was an 'amazing' carvery. Arrived to find restaurant empty, only 2 parties booked so table service only, I would have liked to have known this when booking then we wouldn't have wasted our time and money. Half hour wait to be asked for our choices, I explained to chef which person had the allergy, she replied with raised eyebrows, eyes to the ceiling and a huf. Beef tough, pork really strong, veg too soft, stuffing hard, yorkies floppy, roast potatoes obviously cooked and recooked- rock hard outer. Wait for apple sauce was so long we had nearly finished our dinner. Dessert - pie, pastry soggy, undercooked and brown. Very big mix up on the day, a party of 15 arrived for a 90th celebration with confirmation of booking but staff on duty not aware of booking. I wish they had then we may have got a carvery, personally, I could have had a better lunch at Toby or hungry horse.

We had a campervan stopover. Electric hook up. Great traditional old village pub. Food was excellent, home made tasty grub. Had a fun and interesting time talking to friendly locals. Excellent place to spend an evening. Look out for Bailey the dog - he'll snuggle up but his eye is on your pie!

Just had drinks there. Lovely place👍😊👍

Brilliant Stay two nights on our motorhome We will be back

Visited on Thursday lunchtime the lady behind the bar was excellent and very helpful the home cooked chips were excellent and the brie and bacon ciabbatta was lovely will return again

Decent place for a pint after a long walk around Belvoir Woods, Eastwell and down from Tofts Hill. But recently, it was a dirty place with no atmosphere - such a shame.

We go on a Wednesday to fish and chip night. Great value. Do a lovely pie as well.

Went along to celebrate my neighbours 90th Birthday. We had a private carvery lunch . Delicious 😋.

Mother’s Day carvery booked for 2.30, got seated just before 3. Worst carvery I’ve ever seen or eaten. The broccoli and peas/green beans were brown and burnt in the serving pan so didn’t bother with those. The mash looked really dry so also didn’t bother. The roast potatoes were soggy but also hard and the Yorkshire puddings were sunken and soggy, they had obviously been there for a few hours. At £16 a head and £13 each for a 2 and 5 year old I would expect something really good. We also had to change our drinks to start as they were so bad and the woman behind the bar was very rude so didn’t think it worth our breath complaining about the terrible food. Would not recommend and definitely won’t return. The carpark and little garden out back are also full of dog poo, which we found out when the 2 young kids went running back to the car. Also overcharged us by over £30 which we had to challenge a couple of times before they admitted their mistake.

Lovely country pub with excellent, friendly service and a beautiful food.

Went for Sunday dinner but was a little disappointed, felt was run down smelt stale in the lounge, nothing to dry hands on in toilets. Also food wasn't great although I'd heard good things about their food.. Beef was great but unfortunately the rest was overcooked and dry, Yorkshire looked fab but were dry and tasted old as were the roast potatoes. Drove 50 minutes to get here for our dad's birthday as a surprise but unfortunately I will not be returning. Best bit was getting greeted by all the doggies.

Definitely a welcome rest after a long cold muddy walk. Hot soup and sandwiches with piles of chips went down very well. Thank You

Highly recommend we enjoyed a carvery, lots of meat and vegetables, then we enjoyed a dessert that was delicious. Friendly and welcoming. Thank you.

Excellent service and food. Sunday carvery was amazing and the desserts were lovely too. We'll definitely be back!

Walk here from Waltham for the Sunday carvery. The staff were very friendly. Small traditional English country pub. The carvery was delishious all cooked lovely. Even Homemade Yorkshire puds! Couldn't fault the dinner, definatly recommend.

Nice service, old school country pub, with separate bar, lounge & restaurant. Sunday carvery good quality & home cooked (missing cauliflower cheese though!)

excellent food, excellent service, lovely staff - couldn’t recommend enough

We were staying a short walk away from this pub. There are two pubs close to each other but this came recommended by the owner of our B&B. First visit was only for a quiet drink and landlady was very welcoming. They have homemade pie which is very popular. We returned the following evening to eat and wasn't disappointed. I had cheese flan, light with a lovely thin crispy pastry. Home cooked chips with side salad. My partner had the steak and ale pie, again all home cooked. Empty plates say it all. Would return to this friendly pub in a friendly village

Good friendly service, and the meal was very tasty.

Lovely carvery with a good selection of vegetables. Staff attentive and we were well looked after.

Simple home cooked food at a reasonable price. Good beer selection.

Friendliest staff we have encountered in a long while. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food rivals any ‘fine dining’ establishment. All in all it was a pleasure spending time there!! Tasha, Will and Jack made us feel right at home!

Once again good food in a traditional country pub, staff are great, always a warm welcome.

I purchased a Groupon for a 2 course Sunday carvery lunch for 2. We had a friendly welcome and were shown quickly in to the restaurant, which was clean and light decor We had garlic mushrooms which were nicely presented and tasted lovely. We were not rushed to finish and select our carvery which was nice. The beef was tender and there was a good selection of well cooked vegetables. The waiting staff very polite and asking was our meal OK. Good value for money and a lovely pub

Excellent service and food. Very good value for money. Can't fault the staff and level of service

Great food with very friendly staff & good selection of beers

Great carvery. Lovely rare roast beef. Yum. Puddings to die for. Great friendly staff too. Always a smiley welcome

Lovely country pub. First class real ale.

Great home cooked food...always enjoy my visit.

Excellent food and service, good covid precautions. Looking forward to visiting again.

We had a lovely evening at the Plough. Great food and friendly staff, chatty and informal. Following lockdown the Pub has really thought out its proposition and none of the actions affect its charm. Reccommended

Was a great place alas now closed. One thinks it will suffer the fate of most pubs in Leicester, a Tesco Metro, Housing or worse still like the Coach and Hores, Daniel Lambert a Mosque! Time Mullahs Please!

Good real ales. Excellent Sunday Carvery.

Groupon offer great value for money. Service initially very good. Food tasty well presented and served in a nice environment.Let down having to wait 5 Mins at bar while bar person chatted to friends in other bar. Toilets clean, but not hygienic as had Woolen towel needs air dryer and or paper towels. For cleanliness. Otherwise recommend

This was the most delicious Sunday roast we’ve had! Lovely carvery with large selection of veg, roasties etc. Puddings were mouth-watering too. Quality food in a cosy, friendly restaurant. All five of us thoroughly enjoyed the food. Thank you!

Visited on Pie Night (Friday). Nice pint, fast and pleasant service and the pies were absolutely delicious!

I'm a weekly regular, food is always good and local drinkers always give me a laugh. Think it's worth a try if your passing!

Great pub so welcoming and obliging . Food is great value and appears home made. Friendly chef and service awesome. Had Sunday lunch which is plentiful and a decent glass of wine too. Great walking nearby in this pretty village and over to the ( very overpriced) belvoir castle.

Great ploughman's and friendly service looking forward to Christmas day lunch here. The menu looks fantastic.

Absolutely wonderful lunch, well prepared food and very tasty. Service very friendly and attentive. Have been before and never falters.

Home cooked food served quickly.

Had a Groupon Sunday lunch today, fantastic quality, friendly service, will certainly return

Full marks for an excellent Sunday lunch, cannot criticize anything. Varied starters, brie very good as was garlic mushrooms. Portions generous and well cooked food.

This place is situated in a lovely village surrounded by lots of scenic walks and fantastic vistas. There are lots of local pubs who have tapped into this market, unfortunately this is one that has not. The place is run down and horrible. It smells and the toilets are filthy. We had a drink here and decided not to eat. The staff are more interested in smoking and prolong up the door. I am glad it was summer as we sat outside, I wouldn’t want to sit inside for long. The place could have so much potential. Opposite is a coffee bar which we decided to have a snack at. In comparison it was full of locals and cyclists and we had a snack for lunch. The pub is in a great location but needs a hell of a lot of TLC to make me want to consider coming back. Such a shame

Visited the Plough whilst staying at The Old Nurseries. Staff were not friendly and I would not recommend this pub. Not what one would expect of a village pub. What a shame

A nice and friendly pleasant village pub the staff were helpful and made you feel welcome.The restaurant had a nice warm feel about it again staff pleasant and helpful,the carvery was well presented and hot and very tasty.Would call in again if in the area.

I have to agree with some of the other critical reviews about this pub. It has the potential to be a special place to visit, especially since the Red Lion is now closed. We hadn't visited before but have been to many similar country pubs.

Had an excelant meal here using a Groupon Voucher,as per instructions rang them booking a table before hand,no problems on arrival, 2 course plus a glass of wine for 2.

we go to the plough regularly been going for years, always made welcome food is great refurbished very nice we take family and friends for the carvery great food love it

Sunday Carvery amazing, food hot and tasty with good choice of veg. The Restaurant has been refurbished and looks very nice. The staff are friendly. But please remember it’s a pub serving food with local people working here, it’s not a Michelin starred restaurant. For the price you get a good home cooked Sunday Dinner. The pub certainly doesn’t smell, it’s a traditional country pub serving great food at very reasonable prices. It’s our favourite place for a Sunday Dinner in the Vale.

Visited yesterday with a groupon

Food food with friendly service. Dogs welcome. Make sure you book a table in advance.

I booked a Sunday carvery lunch over the phone using a Groupon voucher. On arrival I was told that they had no record of my booking. After much disagreement with the landlady, she agreed to let us have the meal only but would not let us have a drink. The attitude of the landlady and landlord is absolutely appalling. They are both very rude. The waiting staff I must say are very different and pleasant.

When we visited the inn was very quite. However, the food was good, service was fine and all in all we enjoyed our visit.

Acabo de volver de visitar groupon. Este pub parece que vienen directamente de los años setenta, y huele como también. Viejo, alfombras sucias, pasillo que conduce al restaurante apesta a orina. Restaurante en sí necesita una reforma, parece y huele como la cantina en casa de un antiguo mal dirigido de los pueblos. Servicio lento, grosero y la actitud del personal, desde el "director", era espantoso. Mi medio budín preparado enviado dos veces y nunca tuve un reemplazo o una disculpa, sólo un argumento. La única razón por la que no han dado el menor resultado es que la cena del domingo en sí era bonita, bien hecha y sabrosa. Nunca volvería otra vez.

Popped in for a late lunch. Friendly welcome, tasty food and proper chips as a side. Also doggy friendly..

Top class food from menu to Sunday carvery. Home made chips a must and sweets were a treat. Would eat there again if in the area. Prices very reasonable.

Brilliant fish and chips takeaway on a Wednesday. For £5.50 a portion I'm struggling to finish and even come with...

Gran lugar en el que nos hemos hecho durante años y lo recomiendo. Estar fuera o dentro de un juego de pool y charlar con los lugareños. Comida Martin's es muy sabrosa y fresco. Si quieres ir a un lugar muy agradable que es un...

El Plough Inn es un pub tradicional del país, que sirve buena comida casera con un servicio amable.

We went for a Sunday carvery which was nice and I thought £8.50 was a good price, however I felt that £6.50 was bit steep for a child's carvery especially for two year old and considering that an adult's meal only costs £8.50!

Came for the carvery, have to admit that although the food was lovely and the plates nice and hot, some of the food was lukewarm. Didn't stop my enjoyment of the meal and WOULD COME AGAIN. and would recommend. .

Well after some of the other reveiws on here was a bit put out ,that I had purchased a groupon voucher for our friends to say thank you ,need not have worried 8 of us dined ,we all had the Sunday carvery ,we knew to book in advance as it reckomended you to do it so as not to be disappointed ,found the place welcoming ,warm ,we like to have a drink before eating asked the waitress ,no problem ,very polite ,when told her we were ready was shown into the dining room ,nice clean and welcoming staff all round ,the carvery only had beef and pork left but we had both ,lots of veg new potatoes roast mashed lots of choice of greens Yorkshire ,and all hot with delicious gravy ,the sweets were to die for ,all beautifully presented loved the cheesecake ,we were not bothered at all to rush our meal ,did have to ask for the wine but came swiftly with it choice of red or white ,loved the fact the white good glass of it and nice and chilled choice of brands ,all in all even without a groupon we would visit here again ,well done to all was perfect xglenys

Regular fish and chip eater at The Plough and thought we'd try the pie night on a Friday. For £5.50 you get a great meal with a good range of pie options. Not sure if I'm going to be allowed to have takeout twice every week but if it's this good surely it can't be wrong?!

Went here for Sunday lunch using a groupon they said they hadn't got our booking and a very rude girl said she would see if they could fit us in. We walked in to a nearly empty shabby room with Luke warm food. Puddings were better.. Won't return.

I took my partner to the Plough for Sunday lunch, we had paid in advance on a voucher scheme, we had purchased the voucher two months earlier and were really looking forward to eating at the Plough. We booked a table during the morning of our visit.The journey took about 25 minutes, we arrived 30 minutes early. On our arrival we had a drink in the lounge, which we paid for, I produced the voucher. I was told in no uncertain terms that we were supposed to book 48 hours in advance if we used the voucher. However, after they had a long discussion behind the scenes, we were "allowed" to stay and eat. The pub was not busy to say the least, but we were made to feel humble over this voucher situation, which quite destroyed our mood. We sat in the lounge to enjoy our drink and we were informed that we would be called through to the dining room "in a few minutes". During the time we waiting, another couple came in with a prepaid voucher and were told in no uncertain terms that the vouchers were only for "new customers", they left after a heated discussion,saying they would never comeback to the pub again!!We sat there for 35 minutes in total, which took us 5 minutes past our time to eat and as we were getting a prepaid for drink with our meal and we needed to eat. I went to the bar and was treated with mild hostility and we were shown to our table with a very cold shoulder!!! We thought,perhaps, the dining room would be busy, but only a quarter of the tables were taken. The carvery was poor with only a choice of beef or pork, no white meat or vegetarian option was offered, the soup and sweet were well presented and the waitress was attentive. We had to ask for our inclusive drink. After our meal, we had nothing further to pay we left a tip for the waitress and proceeded to the car park. Just before we got into the car we were accosted by the previous "cold shoulder" person, who accused us of not paying for the drink we had prior to the meal, no apology was forthcoming after she realised we had paid for the first drinks !!!Needless to say, like the other couple,we will not be going back there to eat!!!.

Visited this place today for Sunday lunch with my partner,not a good choice as it was not on the voucher that we had to give 48 hours notice.The bar maid was not friendly and said she didn't think we could use the voucher,although we paid for it in January.We waited whilst she checked with the manager who was in a dispute with another couple with a Groupon voucher,they walked out saying they wouldn't ever visit again.We arrived at 1.30 hoping to eat earlier, the place was almost empty.The manager said yes we could stay for lunch,which was a carvery two courses with wine.We were led into the restaurant which again was not busy.My partner chose soup for one course and I chose a sweet.The soup was well presented and very nice.The carvery was poor with only beef or pork,no vegetarian option.The veg was just warm and the Yorkshire puddings over cooked.No complaint about the Baked Alaska,it was delicious.We were not asked if we would like a glass of wine,which we paid for,we had to ask for it.We were the only couple left in the restaurant,the staff were in the kitchen,no one ask if we enjoyed the meal,no one to say goodbye.We left and proceeded to the car,hastily chased by the unfriendly barmaid saying we hadn't paid for our drink,we reminded her that it was part of our voucher deal,no apology just a sour look.will NEVER go to this place again.

We had a couple of drinks here on the monday and it was very quiet. Traditional country pub with ageing decor but comfortable.

Went in for take out fish and chips on Wednesday and can honestly say was one of the best I've had in a long time. Huge portions, hand cut chips and plenty of mushy peas- spot on

Sunday carvery - awful. The veg were cold, the meat was tough. The bar area was dirty - old food on the floor. We should have walked out before being taken through to the 'restaurant', which was very grubby and not at all well kept. The table with the sauces on was filthy. I would never go to this pub again.

We had a voucher off Groupon for £19 ish.You could have a starter or pudding and a carvery, plus a glass of wine, so was a good deal.The carvery was nice (not the best we have had, but certainly not the worse) and the homemade pudding was excellent.My only gripe is the restaurant is really in need of a good clean and tidy up.I sat opposite a large pile of chairs with a child's car seat sat on top, a bit like a fairy on a Xmas tree.It really wouldn't take much time and effort to make this room more welcoming.

We met friends here for lunch on a wet miserable day but the reception we received was warm and friendly. A really reasonably priced menu in this traditional pub, our choice was steak and ale pie and sausage and mash. The meals arrived promptly and were accompanied by a large dish of vegetables and a large dish of hand cut chips. Everything was hot and so well presented with additional jugs of gravy!! The pie was just so succulent and the flavour one of the best I've come across. Our chips were also a delight, just perfect. That's why they get the 5 stars today. It's worth travelling for, and we'll be back.

We went out to the Plough Inn for Christmas dinner. The food was exceptional and the staff were so professional and friendly.Our preconceived ideas were that it would be nice, but once we got there we quickly realised that we were in for a real festive gastronomic treat.

My cycling pal and I made this our lunch stop after a 30 mile ride through the Vale of Belvoir. As you can imagine, we had worked up an appetite so would be super critical if the food wasn't up to expectations. No fear of that though as the steak and ale pie was tender and tasty and served with masses of chips and plenty of fresh vegetables. Not only was the food good but the pint of the guest real ale was delicious and the service fast, friendly and welcoming. This will certainly be our Lunch stop when we cycle the vale in future.

Very welcoming, friendly. Beer was really good, didn't try the food. That would add the extra star.

Most pubs that do the Sunday cavery these days are quite good, but this spot is on my personal "Best Ever" list.This is the second visit here -with family- in recent months, and the second visit did not disappoint!Once again, a good helping of meat for £10 per head, and a choice of either starter or dessert included in the price!The large selection of vegetables are all sourced locally and beautifully cooked (nothing frozen here!) and a carefully maintained "home cooked" feel and flavour here!The service is always spot on with very attentive and polite staff, and hats off to the kitchen staff once again....well done!!!!!!!

The evening we ate here was relatively quiet. The surroundings were traditional and very pleasant. We were served by a very young lady who was a student and quite delightful. When we ordered, she pointed out that there was a special steak night offer, which we took advantage of. The steak was excellent ( I usually order mine "rare", which is not always cooked properly, but this fitted the bill exactly) and with a starter, and dessert and tip the total bill was around £40.00. We thought it excellent value and had a most enjoyable experience.

I have bought a Groupon deal - 2 course Sunday Carvery meal with wine for 4 (with 32% off). Then sent an email for a month in advance booking and got replied with confirmation email on the same day. On the day, we arrived slightly earlier than the time that I booked, but their service is very good, not long after we sat down and waited at the bar, we were asked to be seated at the dining room with a line of amazing freshly cooked carvery and vegetables. We were served a glass of 175ml red wine each on our table, and they were delicious. There are choices of pork or beef roast with crackling at the side, freshly cut in a few thin stripe as request on site, both were excellently cooked and comes with a freshly baked home-made Yorkshire pudding. We help ourselves with all the vegetables, and were nicely cooked in the right temperature, not over cook at all. We were very fond of the roast potatoes and the roast parsnip. The gravy are to die for !! Thick and tasty, reminds me the delicious Christmas dinner we have once every year. We weren't a big eater but there are plenty of food to go round. We have seen quite a few people had placed 'mountain' plate of food and went second go if you still able to fill in some more in your stomach. Dessert : We had order 4 different types of dessert, they were all lovely. Creme Caramel is in the sweety side, but the caramel sauce is finger licking good. I had the lemon meringue and it is just the right sweetness, not too sweet and not too bitter. The home-made black forest gateau is quite good too.

I expected the usual Sunday dinner from a pub carvery, that you usually get; i.e. quite good, but the food here, was absolutely excellent! For £10 a head, you get a good serving of a choice of meats and Yorkshire Pud, and then help yourself from a large selection of beautifully cooked vegetables and roast 'taters.I doubt anything here is frozen, or pre-prepared, as it all tasted like proper "Home-Cooked", as the dessert (included in the price) was also home made!All-in-all a very excellent meal indeed!

Friday night is pie night, best steak and ale pie and chips ever.proper chips not that frozen s**t

We took 8 people and did not need to prebook tis time. The pies were all splendid, a wedge not a 2 pounder (most of which I would't finish). Good gravy, perfect chips. We even had room for pudding, which was also excellent. The Golden ale they had on this week was nectar, and I would give 5* for the ambiance and the service.Our server Brook was exemplary, friendly without being pushy, helpful and informative. On leaving I suggested the whole evening was so good that I would write it up to tripadvisor, if only if I could be *rsed. Putting her hands on her hips she bellowed "Well Be *rsed!!!" Style..... We will be going again.

We've visited on a number of occasions. Home cooked carvery with good choice of vegetables. Delicious homemade puddings and desserts, none of which are Gluten and Dairy free. As the price includes both courses, that means a dessert to take home for later!

1st course was runny mushroom soup minus the mushrooms. I had prawn cocktail with limp lettuce. The main course had over coked beef; potatoes should have been roasted, but the were very over fried and uneatable. Vegetables were mushy and overcooked. Staff were not very friendly.. Finally we had a glass of wine each, I ordered Chardonnay and my Mother ordered Pinot. we could not tell the difference. Sorry to say not a place I would recommend

Went with a party of friends. As there were 9 of us we were asked to pre-order, and the food arrived very promptly. It was all good home-made stuff with lashings of veg and excellent Belvoir Star beer. There was a bit of a grumble in that their website doesn't mention that Fridays are "pie night". It was a Friday and some of us might have ordered differently had we known. All the same, we'll definitely be going again.

Beautiful home-style Sunday Lunch, lovely fresh veg and plenty of choice!! Homemade pudd to die for (and I'm not a pudding person!!) Would definitely recommend!!!

Like many other reviewers, we tried a sunday lunch courtesy of a Groupon voucher and that is definitely the only way we would visit this eatery. The lounge and bar seemed quaint enough and the staff were efficient and welcoming but the experience rapidly went downhill from there.From the traditional surroundings of the bar we were ushered into the restaurant which had the distinct ambience of a canteen with tables crammed together to maximise profit and elbow room at a premium. The home-made vegetable soup was excellent but that was the end of any semblance of good traditional fare.Burnt yorkshires, overdone roast potatoes and carvery meat that owed more to a school kitchen than a decent restaurant. Everyone appreciates the need for businesses to make money and keep overheads down but the standard of this catering food was well below that which one might expect from an English country pub.At a voucher price of £15 for two which included two glasses of passable red vino we left feeling let down rather than robbed but at the full price of almost £30 it would have been a disaster. "Give it a miss" might be the kindest comment.

We've tried to book The Plough at Stathern at least 3-4 times after we'd purchased a Groupon voucher!! Each time we were told they were fully booked, this Sunday was the last in the deal, we were told on Thursday again it was fully booked, only to find out a relative rang up & booked a normal table 2 days later and was offered two different times(very strange considering they were fully booked) The said relatives went for dinner but said the restaurant certainly wasn't full. So Resturants/Pubs shouldn't participate in these deals if there not willing to fulfil the vouchers once they've had the money from Groupon !! Also when trying to book the male we spoke to was certainly not friendly!! BEWARE if any more deals come up ! DO NOT BUY !!! This is a real shame as food/chef is really good.

Booked two weeks in advance as per Groupon Voucher rules. On arrival we were told the voucher could not be redeemed as we did not have a security number. The person taking the booking should have asked us for this but he did not and there is nowhere on the voucher that says you must give it. So at 2 PM we were refused lunch and had travelled 20 miles to get there. The landlord said we could rebook for another time but I think the poor customer service put us off.

We bought a Groupon Sunday lunch and were delighted at the friendly service and lovely carvery.Looking at their other nights, Friday is pie night all hand made and real pies, it will be another visit to report on that. Lovely family running the pub so friendly. Beer, from a local brewery,was superb. Can't fault it and we'll be back there soon!

This was purchased through Groupon and when we arrived the bar area was extremely crowded and there was a large queue waiting to be served. It turned out they were short staffed. After a long wait we did get served and managed to get a seat in the bar prior to going through to the restaurant area near to the open fire which was very welcome considering the cold weather. The pub does need a bit of TLC but to be honest I did not mind this as I found it to be comfortable and relaxing. The food was lovely with a good choice of vegetables. My only criticism, the beef was so thinly sliced that it would have been more suitable for a sandwich than a Sunday lunch!! All in all it was worth the visit.

Bought groupon, booked approx 5 weeks in advance clearly stating this was a groupon. When arrived today 01/03/15 after spending time organising and travelling found we were dealt with oh are you on on groupon? After a time delay the pub manager/owner or whatever came through and stated that they had a record of the booing but didn't have the groupon booking/code and needed 48 hours notice. The guy was repulsive to the point that no matter what you said or told him that the booking was clearly made and stated that this was a groupon he said "it is not in the book" and clearly showed no interest in serving us as a groupon deal but would have served at their stated normal prices. Before this incident I was initially impressed and thought about returning another night for their pie night. After this incident I will not be going there and also advising friends and family how we were treated. Cannot comment actually on the food etc as I refused to eat after our encounter. An hour of our lives wasted going there and we went on to eat elsewhere. I will never step in this pub again !!

This is the closest to home cooked Sunday dinner we've found, excellent value for money & very good. The room could do with some tlc though.

If you just want good food with friendly, efficient service then this a good place to go. If you want more then it's not. The interior décor and carpets are in need of a makeover, the toilets likewise and there is a fusty smell that seems to follow you around. The food alone would merit four stars but whole experience drags it back to average.

We had a group of 11 women and after preordering from the online menu we had our dinner within minutes of arriving with beautiful seasonal veg and really good service. The pub was quiet but it was well decorated with Christmas decorations and the beer was good. Well priced, honest food. Some of the specials looked nice like the game pie. Would definitely return.

Another visit confirmed our view that this is the best carvery meal we've had anywhere in the UK.Good selection of veg available and beautifully cooked as was the meat. Melanie and all the staff are brilliant, with nothing too much trouble.A lovely village pub tht's well worth a visit.We shall certainly be going back again.