The Rose and Crown Inn Trent in West Dorset

One of the worst experiences for a long time. The pub was cold, and, although I had booked a table for lunch weeks before they told me I could only have a snack as they were not serving lunch. Then they couldn’t even offer us some of the things on the snack menu. It was expensive and lacklustre. The conservatory was not heated. Such a shame as this pub was one of my favourites but we won’t go again.

Went for Sunday lunch with the family who live in the village. It was our first time there since it has been taken over by the new managers (we used to visit a lot many years ago) and I have to say we had an exceptional Sunday roast. The staff were super friendly and welcoming and the pub was buzzing and inviting. Food was excellent, beautifully cooked with tonnes of tasty veg and the biggest and fluffiest Yorkshire pudding I’ve ever had. Shared a sticky toffee pudding with my husband and it was divine, loads of gooey sticky toffee sauce and a melt in the mouth pudding. Will definitely be back to try the main menu on a week day. Loved it 🥰

We had an excellent meal last night with great service from Amelia Mal and the crew . The smoked pheasant pie was delicious and nothing was too much trouble for the staff . Thank you

A truly amazing pub with fantastic food and superb service. I have visited the pub on multiple occasions and have had nothing but great experiences. My most recent visit being on Sunday and the roast beef was absolutely delicious. This is an outstanding local pub with so much to offer, I highly recommend.

Always a smile to greet us from the staff who are really doing a great job, bar snacks like the crackling, scotch egg and sausage rolls are excellent This is our local pub and we are so glad that the new management are doing such a wonderful job of making our local all it could be, Thanks especially to Amelia who is always so welcoming A sign of how good this pub is, is how busy it gets!

Spent a wonderful evening with friends at the Rose and Crown and from start to finish we couldn’t fault a single thing and enjoyed a warm welcome and exemplary service. The food was truly delicious, presented beautifully and hot! I had the lemon and black pepper chicken which was cooked to order and was worth the wait, you are advised about the cook time before you order so no complaints. Would not hesitate to return and as I’m reasonably local I envisage returning with other friends and family for a super supper in the near future! Will be trying the carvery next! Thank you team for a great evening.

My favorite pub for many years. Wonderful new landlords, fabulous welcome, just lovely. Fully booked and buzzing. This great pub is on its way. Highly recommend. Lovely. Patrick and Claire. The Helyar Arms.

Been today for Sunday lunch after finding you guys on instagram and it didn’t disappoint 😍 we had chicken and beef both were exceptional, the roasties were perfect, everything was so flavoursome ❤️ staff were fab, thank you so much!

Me and my son went here for a quick drink after work on a Friday and the service was so quick and our bar woman Jess was so so lovely! Would recommend this place to anyone.

Delicious Monday evening pie night - fantastic food and such a beautiful pub. All lovely staff with special thank you to Jess and Lexie

Me and my partner went for lunch here, had the ploughman’s charcuterie board with a side of triple cut chips. We all took away the home made scotch egg and sausage roll that were on the bar. It was all absolutely amazing, you can tell as soon as you start eating that everything is home made and to the highest standard. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff are helpful and attentive, will 100% be back!

Sunday lunch at the Rose and Crown was magical. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed and looked after. The food was exceptional, especially the beautiful selection of seasonal vegetables. Service brilliant, food amazing and the pub is lovely with a fantastic garden to enjoy a sunny afternoon. Can’t wait to return.

We have just returned from two nights at the Rose and Crown and cannot rate it highly enough. The staff are lovely and welcoming, the room looking out onto the garden is perfect and the food is imaginative, delicious and beautifully presented. The new owners are extremely helpful with suggestions of where to visit in the surrounding area and the 'crab linguine' recommendation in the restaurant was greatly appreciated - yummy! Thank you so much and I am sure we will be back again soon.

Lovely setting but poor vegan menu. I asked the chef to create a vegan salad as there was not one on the menu and he created a green leaf salad with dressing and charged £16....

Wot a find !! Absolute little gem . So friendly and warm, decor is classy and modern. Food was excellent , great variety and quality produce. Highly recommend a visit, it won't disappoint.

Very short notice booking and I checked in in the dark. Shout out to Jess for super calm, super kind, super appropriate approach to check in. The hotel Room was almost accessible and incredibly clean and comfortable. The food is delicious and breakfast was out of this world. My assistance dog was welcomed and I felt comfortable and very content. It’s not a budget or value stay but it’s worth it.

FINALLY A PUB THATS FOOD IS AS GORGEOUS AS ITS GARDEN! We decided to eat in the “Garden Room” which offered a fine dining menu and we were not disappointed! The food was stunning, the flavours and high quality ingredients put together by the chef were an absolute vibe. I ordered the sirloin and my friend had the duck. I honestly couldn’t decide which one was better. We were also treated with a few “taster” treat plates in between our courses complimentary of the chef and wow 🤩 and don’t even get me started on the desserts!! 100% recommend! We will be back!

An excellent Sunday lunch. Food was great, location and staff! What a wonderful pub in the heart for the Somerset countryside! Will be back!

Oh dear, what ever has happened to this wonderful ancient pub? It used to be so good and difficult to get a seat, even on off days. The staff are friendly but the food was awful. I should have been suspicious when the menu looked unchanged (it used to be seasonal) and we were the only couple there. No specials on offer either. The food (lunchtime) had obviously been reheated and was woefully tasteless. Come on Rose and Crown you can do better than this, don't let this once wonderful pub go the way of so many others.

Please ask the young waitress not to chew gum whilst walking around the restaurant . The food is bad enough without being put off even more

Lovely spot, decent wine but the food has lost its decent reputation. Thought we’d give it another try as it has decades of good name behind it but wasted money again.

Lovely lunch with family (two couples). We chose the Rose and Crown as it was relatively central and dog friendly. It proved to be a great choice. Relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff - they did seem a bit under staffed, but were apologetic while remaining cheerful so hopefully a one-off, and we didn’t feel we were kept waiting. The dog was made to feel very welcome (and there are areas where dogs aren’t allowed too). We had two ham, egg & chips and two ploughman’s - all lovely. The beer and cider options also went down well.

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. A great lunch, enjoyed by all! Would highly recommend the fish and chips.

Excellent traditional cosy pub with great ale on tap, good food and accommodation. Staff make you very welcome and feel at home. Lovely gardens.

Sadly the pub has gone down hill, absolutely no atmosphere leaving us feeling a bit uncomfortable throughout the meal, some background music would have been nice instead of listening to a very loud fridge! Staff were friendly but clearly bored, repeatedly tried to collect plates before we had finished. Food was good, but over priced. This pub has really pushed out the locals, and I won’t be returning

Hidden gem in a fabulous spot. We stayed for 2 nights with super comfy beds, a room with a fabulous vista. It was a really tranquil place with a great atmosphere and no added noise or music in the bar/ restaurant. Plenty to see in the immediate area. With excellent food and friendly hosts we won’t hesitate to come back.

After not visiting for about 6 years, I was disappointed with the quality of the food, as for the prices and reputation it was no more than average. The service we had was second to none, let down by tepid and expensive food lacking in seasoning and flavour.

Had a ploughman’s lunch The bread was dry The pork pie and scotch egg was stale ! 1 small slice of ham tucked under the pork pie and scotch egg so guessing that I wouldn’t notice how small it was ! No back ground music so very quiet whilst eating then started hoovering to hint for us to leave whilst eating ! No offer of desserts or coffee , above all it was not good , if it had a zero rating it would get that !!!!!

Fabulous location particularly if you are holidaying with a dog. Good local walks. Rooms have access straight on to an enclosed garden and the views are amazing. Very quiet nights sleep. Plenty of parking and the pub was busy with a great atmosphere. The Staff were helpful and friendly and the room was spacious and well equipped. Breakfast was very nice too.

After sometime in the doldrums, the Rose and Crown has more than upped its game. A superbly adventurous menu, with something for everyone, and the quality of the food was amazing. Great service too. Would definitely go back again soon.

Food was appalling. Awful brown sludge with an inch of (nicely cooked) sea bass on top. I managed the fish but the rest was just horrid. We eat out weekly, mostly fine dining, and having been irregular visitors here for 20years. I can say I...

Having heard people recommend this pub, we tried it for lunch. It's set in a lovely location, but the food was far from fresh and we came away very disappointed. We decided to give it another go a few months later in case we'd been...

What a real disappointment. We have visited this pub many a time over the years, but recently it’s really gone down hill. Lovely looking pub in a lovely location. But the food. Being a massive foodie and knowing that the owner is a good chef...

We had an over night stay here and received a very warm welcoming as soon as we entered, all staff were absolutely superb. Accommodation was great and had a fantastic evening meal and a brilliant breakfast.

Nice pub. Excellent staff. Able to do a last minute booking. I went for an Aberdeen steak which was excellent asked med rare but was rare - I am ok with that though. Best steak I have had i n a long time. My partner...

4 of us met for lunch .Can only describe this as one of the poorest meals we have ever experienced .Firstly one of the water glasses was rejected with a lipstick mark as was the replacement that the waitress provided. We ordered two Tuna ,spring...

We stayed at this lovely little inn for one night enroute home from Cornwall. Using the stop to break up our long journey. The inn was well sign posted, easy to find and had a great sized car park. We booked the night before our...

Popped in for lunch with family, super friendly staff, Sonia went out off her to make sure are visited was enjoyable, so refreshing to be looked after so well. Food was delicious and amongst wonderful surroundings in the garden x

A real nice pubfood based restaurant, in a beautiful landscape setting. Nice waitress and good food.

This is a much loved country pub in stunning country side with lovely outdoor seating. Sadly it has changed hands a few times in the past decade. Once a true gem with some of the best kitchen and service in the area it’s now a...

Pre-booked for a midweek lunch. Lovely setting with a great beer garden. Food was delicious with excellent portion sizes. Unfortunately our first drinks order was delivered wrong with bits missing, although quickly corrected by the friendly staff. We also ordered wine with our mains which...

We are visiting the rose and crown already for the last 5 years as a couple but also to celebrate certain occasions with family: they have always given us a high level of cooked meals and surprised us every time with new improved options on...

We came as a group of friends who at sometimes can be difficult as any large group would be and the service was fantastic. The server was attentive and always happy to be with us. The food was sensational, would highly recommend the venison it’s...

Beautifully presented and delicious. Excellent food and wine menu. Friendly service. Reasonably priced for such exceptional quality. A real treat for the tastebuds.

Today we went to the Rose & Crown for lunch with friends. I had my doubts as this pub has changed hands several times in the past few years. My husband & I ordered beef stew; not much can go wrong with that you might...

Ate here on Friday evening. Tables well spaced out and the staff masked for covid. There were three of us and the food was a resounding success, for all of us. Nice service, paced just right and excellent ambiance. Thank you

A very limited menu. We had a liver pate dressed up in Choux Pastry, Salmon dressed up with tomatoes and herbs. 2 steaks which were poorly cooked. The waitress asked whether we had enjoyed our meal a nd when I told no, and why, she...

We’ve been coming here for 20 years and love the building and location. Menu has been very good to excellent in that time. Sadly the very ‘pub grub’ menu, which is all ‘fine’, is rather overpriced. An awful lot of potato and rather tight on...

Table for 4, great carvery, pudding and atmosphere at this pub, which was my first visit, but won't be the last.

Quite simply one of the very best Sunday lunches I've ever had. Everyone in our party agreed. Generous portions. Perfectly cooked with really impressive and tasty accompanying vegetables. To top it all was an extremely friendly, welcoming and efficient staff. If you're ever in the...

This place is not what is once was. I remember this place as the place to go when dining out when eating locally. The love is lost and it’s sad. Dirty table, empty pub, dirty condiments, stale bread. What a shame

From the manicured garden, lovely menus and beautiful rooms. Everything about the Rose and Crown was delightful. Excellent staff both at dinner and breakfast. What an enjoyable and relaxing place. The food was just perfect. We certainly found a little gem and will stay again...

We stayed here for 2 nights as part of a road trip we were doing in the area. Lovely pub, friendly staff, nice setting in the countryside. The rooms had a comfy double bed and walk in shower, outside you had your own mini pub...

We stayed as a 2 night stopover returning from Cornwall, it is very dog friendly in a beautiful but remote location. Very good food choice and taste, lovely bar including garden. Our room - Trent Barrow - was very well (possibly recently) decorated and bright,...

We visited here today for as it is my husband's birthday. The starters were excellent, whitebait and Caesar salad, the flat iron steak was very tasty, we really enjoyed our meal. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to offer me a...

This was my first time here for a few years. The word for it is STUNNING. Why? Well, the views on this glorious sunny day speak for themselves, but this review is about the service I received from bar staff member Emily, whom I have...

Today we had a delicious lunch with the mother and father. The food is a reasonable price and tastes incredible. Personally I’m already looking forward to having the chicken pie again! This is the first time we have been back into our local since it...

What a lovely pub with great views in the beer garden, we didn't book but we should have as it was very busy. They kindly found us a table and couldn't be more helpful, told us there was a wait which was understandable but the...

This is a Michelin starred pub we’ve visited over many years and always had a warm welcome, superb food and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We decided to take our son, daughter and daughter-in-law (who has worked in top catering establishments) there for a long-awaited get-together...

We were recommended the Rose and Crown by our Airbnb host and we are so glad she did. The food was amazing! The staff were so lovely and friendly and helped us by recommending different dishes. The homemade bread loaves are the sweetest touch and...

Great food but it gets a bit busy at times and you have to battle to get service but nevertheless well worth seeking out this great eatery.

Just returned from two night in the lovely Rose & Crown in Trent, the rooms are located in the old stables right next to the pub with stunning countryside views. The three rooms all had a table and chairs on the small patio area outside the room to enjoy these views. The room itself was fairly small but adequate with a comfy bed, good quality bed linen and a decent size bathroom and huge shower with plenty of hot water. The only real negative was the lack of ventilation in the room, which was fine in October but I would image very stuffy in the summer months? it could also do with a mirror above the chest of draws too...but that’s a minor point.The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the pub itself is beautiful and all staff adhered to the covid19 regulations and we felt comfortable and safe during our two evenings spent in the pub. Our two evening meals really were excellent as was the breakfast too, and definitely and step up from the usual “pub grub” We will certainly return to this lovely pub located in a beautiful area, and at £80 a night including breakfast it really was amazing value for money.

Despite social distancing the restaurant retained its cosy atmosphere. As ever our meals were prepared and presented beautifully . Lovely to be able to have this on our doorstep

We come here regularly for drinks and really love the atmosphere and the staff are great (especially Gill). The view is beautiful and the food highly enjoyable. We had the shared ploughman's and very tasty chips!

We spent a night at the Rose & Crown in a very comfortable room with view over garden and fields. The staff were welcoming and the room had all we needed for our stay.Breakfast was included in the room price and was excellent with a choice of dishes from a menu and served at table. Thoroughly recommend this delightful little hotel.

Spacious seating, staff accommodating Food very nice ... To be honest nothing memorable re : food Wouldn’t return

We were staying in Yeovil and was recommended to us for superb food.It didn't disappoint. The guinea fowl was gorgeous, tender and moist and my partner's steak was the nicest one he had ever eaten, a large piece of rump and not one bit of fat on it.Now we highly recommend here too.

The front of house lady was a bit kirt when we were early and wanted a drink whilst waiting for our table. My wfes starter was good and so was my whitebait.My wifes main course wes almost cold and i could not eat my Rump steak. I ordered medium and it was but it was like sawing the meat it was so tough.The table staff were delightful but the food was not good. We tipped the young waitresses but informed them that we were dissapointed and would not be back.

We have eaten here before and decided to visit on the eat out to help out scheme. The food was great. I had veggie roast pepper which was totally yummy and so great to see a non-cheese offer. Staff were friendly and attentive with lots of attention to hygiene which made us feel safe.

Although tripadvisor says it is closed to it is definetly open on the first day of the special meal dealWe had an excellent Guinea foul and a different desert each, all effectively half price.It was very pleasant sitting out in garden at lunchtime in the afternoon sunshine, with excellent view across the beautiful surrounding country side.The management had sorted out dealing social distancing very well.

Visited with friends for midweek lunch whilst on holiday in Dorset. Lovely village location, with a warm greeting. A little bit pricey but the food and service was great. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Whitebait very salty and limp and repeated on me for hours afterwards. No attempt made to give me an alternative dish. Confit of duck with red cabbage arrived looking like an upside down toffee apple and the shredded meat inside tasted exactly the same as the short rib & anchovy fritter starter for my friend. Waitress not interested in our disappointment . We won’t be back. Really poor for the price.

We went for a weekday lunch, and had no difficulty getting a table for 4. The welcome and service was very friendly and relaxed. There was a cosy snug with sofas, newspapers and a fire, but we went straight to our table, which overlooked the garden. The food was excellent. We had to wait for our game pies, but we were asked beforehand if the wait was ok, which is good practice. Good beer, too!

Delicious meal. Good range of choices and friendly service. A lovely evening was has by our party of four.

Having been married for 55 years we decided to have lunch here. The food was good but our enjoyment of the visit was spoilt by a guest on the next table who carried his dog to his table and sat with it on his lap whilst eating his food. As someone who has a number of allergies including dogs, we did not stay for dessert as we would have done, but ate our main course and left. Not the celebration we had envisidged. Disappointing.

The Rose and Crown is in a lovely, peaceful country setting. The accommodation at the first-class and opens out on to a magnificent view of the rolling hills of Dorset/Somerset. Better yet, they are dog friendly (everyone - staff and local patrons alike - seems to have a dog too). But the food is where the Rose really excels. We had a very moreish and lovingly cooked sirloin as well as a Cornish brill. And the desserts were incredible: our family voted the chocolate and plum fondant the best! This gastro pub definitely deserves it’s AA Rosettes and the quality of the food extended to the breakfast the following day. The staff could not be friendlier or more accommodating.

This pub is top notch fantastic food, beer and decor and the staff are eager to please. Will come back.

This is a beautiful old English inn set in gorgeous countryside. The welcome is warm and friendly and the staff are very helpful. The thatched pub serves great food, my roast lamb was divine. My room was a splendid converted stables with a very comfortable bed and an excellent shower room. A perfect place to stay and I will be back

Sunday lunch was delicious! We booked the day before and glad we did, it’s a busy little spot. Lovely and cosy. We were also able to bring the dog, a big plus for us

This pub has a great ambience. We particularly like visiting in the summer, sitting in the wonderful garden, and looking over the views of the blackmore Vale whilst enjoying a nice pint and eating quality bar food. We are looking forward to trying out the restaurant in the near future.

Wonderful food, lovely location, friendly staff. As soon as you walk through the door you feel at home and comfortable, roaring fire Greets you to the right lovely bar area to the left dining room straight on with a lovely view over the garden couldn’t have been more pleased with this lovely pub. Will definitely go back. So glad we found this gem.

Fantastic atmosphere and sparkling service despite the Inn being virtually full, the meals were served quickly and were well up to the normal standard. All in all another enjoyable experience

Went for lunch had high expectations , we ordered a beef sandwich and cheese tomato sandwich came with chips 6 in a basket ! Chips were lovely sandwiches were a let down my bread was hard didn't taste fresh so disappointed Over priced at £10 . Staff were friendly

Our second visit for Sunday lunch in as many week, absolutely fantastic country pub. Fantastic food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you - we will be back!

Just come back from a dreadful Sunday lunch at this pub. The roast beef was not only raw ( not just pink but seriously raw) it was also so full of grizzle it was inedible.

Visited for the first time on a warm evening & sat in the gardens which were beautiful. The mess were pre booked on account of being a large group & the restaurant was not particularly busy. Husband & I ordered steaks & were really looking forward to them but they were probably the worst we gave had for years. Mine was cold & barely cooked, & there was still blood running from it. They were also tough. On a plus note the chips were good as was the pepper sauce. The other meals were average. The staff were very good & nothing was too much trouble. The reviews for this restaurant were promising, but we were sadly disappointed.

We regularly eat here from time to time. Had the steak and duck. Both priced fairly highly, but don’t mind paying if it is good - both were OK but would prefer french fries to the massive chips and the pasta under the duck was a bit soggy. The shocker was £18.50 for a carafe of wine !!! The cost of the wine is way over the top for an average sauvingnon blanc, for that reason may use other places locally that are a bit better in price !

Went here recently for lunch and had the most gratuitous rudeness imaginable from staff. Clearly they are so far out in the sticks that the 21stC has not caught up with them yet. I do not expect at my age to be spoken to as if I am a 5 year old by serving staff – a little boy to be patted on the head. They might think they are being clever, far from it, it was simply pathetic. The sort of customer treatment that had it not been for my family being there, I would have quite happily walked out and said good riddance.

We believe this is run by the new owners of The Plume of Feathers in Sherborne which is also highly recommended.

I booked a table for lunch for my mum and I on bank holiday weekend having read the reviews online. We were not disappointed.

Lovely village inn situated in north Dorset. Pleasant bar staff with a good range of drinks, priced about average. The food looked very nice although we did not eat here. The slight negative would be that the car park doesn't appear big enough. Make sure you book for food, this is a busy venue.

Visiting Family near by we had made the mistake of booking into a grotty B&B; that was far below our normal standards.. having arrived late in the evening we had no choice but to stay the first night ... We had eaten at the Rose and Crown a number of times over the years and were pleased to find they had rooms.. We were delighted with our converted stable chalet with its own front door and little outdoor seating area with a gorgeous view of the countryside.. It was fresh and bright with a well appointed bathroom. The gardens are lovingly tended and all the staff were friendly and attentive.. breakfast was scrumptious !! Thanks to Jason and the team .. we will definitely be back!!

Stayed for 1 night, met by a rude woman who told me I was disturbing her when I was simply trying to check in. She said check-in was from 6.30pm! We wasn't informed of this when booking. We was told that we had en-suite rooms. There is none! Shared bathroom only. The room was dated and there was stains on the wooden table.

We had heard about this place from neighbours. An excellent meal, well cooked, and helpful, friendly, staff. Would certainly go again, even if it is a 30 minute drive from home. Bit of a mix up with the bill (we paid for the drinks at the bar but they appeared on the bill). But, once spotted, it was quickly remedied. It always pays to check the bill!

Visited plenty of times over the years and and a couple if times in the last couple months. Very much enjoyed my most recent visit, the sharing ploughmans was to die for and absolutely would go back just for this. However the time before was not so good when we visited for evening meals, with the food not quite as impressive and the prices would suggest it should be. Staff are nice.

We stopped for lunch at this pub which is situated in a lovely village amongst glorious countryside. We sat outside in their beautiful gardens. Surrounded by roses, lavender and attractive flower beds, we enjoyed an excellent meal. We were served by a very efficient waitress from Byron Bay in Australia. As we live in Australia, it was quite a co-incidence. The bread rolls were in the shape of a miniature loaf and I enjoyed beetroot soup with a creme fraiche and horseradish dressing. They have 3 en-suite bedrooms so wise to stay the night. It is definitely a pub we will return to.

Used to love coming here. Had friends staying and wanted to treat them. We arrived to discover there was a wedding in full swing in the garden. This meant we were seated in the front dining room which is rather soulless and were not even allowed to sneak a peek at the garden which has wonderful views. No apologies. I was told I should have stated my requirements at the time of booking. Note to myself: next time ask if there is a wedding on. There won't be a next time as there are other wonderful places to eat that treat their customers with a bit more respect. Lovely girl looked after us. The salmon starters went down well enough, although small portions. The salted squid was soggy and tasteless. Rump steaks and duck excellent, monkfish decidedly odd with a dusting of curry powder which didn't really work. Lovely puddings. Ecelectic wine list but not in a good way although I eventually found a passable Burgundy. The Ladies' toilet was an absolute mess. An experience like this puts you off going. Should have stuck to my all-time favourite Little Barwick, or the Lord Poulett, or the Red Lion at Babcary....

3 of us had nibbles ( large plate almonds and olives ) main ( Sunday Roast ) and dessert with drink for £90. The staff were pleasant and efficient. The food was delicious and plenty of it. I saw the ploughman’s lunch in the bar which I shall try to come back for.

Quietly situated in an attractive Dorset village with a colourful garden overlooking magical and quiet scenery this is a haven.

The Rose and Crown was known for good food. This time, really bad food. Husband had to send back uneatable calves liver, ham overcooked and hard, eggs very overcooked, monk fish not skinned and dusting on fish tasteless, squid soggy and tasteless and it was accompanied by curried cauliflower which was so al dente as to be virtually raw. waitress who did not know that almond milk was on menu. Fish and chips off yet this was a bank holiday when they could have anticipated being full. Chips OK and grandson's hamburger not bad and he was happy with it. Husband's soup good but meal spoiled by inedible liver. I don't know if they were employing a stand in chef because it was bank holiday but this is the first time we have had a bad meal there. the bar staff were very helpful however but seemed very overworked - but at a bank holiday surely this is to be expected? Such a pity as it has a good reputation which the owners have worked hard to obtain.