The Stag & Huntsman at Hambleden in Wycombe

Misleading menu. £19 for "Venison pie, mashed potatoes and braised cabbage" seemed ok. Received 5cm wide bowl of vanison mixed in mash. That is ridiculous. Staff was polite and friendly but poor them working for a thief

My husband and I arrived at The Stag & Huntsman at about 2pm on Friday afternoon, we were warmly greeted, and shown to our beautiful room, that was ready early. We went for a lovely walk with our dog Tilly, came back and had a drink in the garden before retiring to our room. Dinner that evening was exquisite, and I must say the monkfish and the venison was perfectly cooked, with some great flavours, and beautiful presentation. Our overnight stay was very relaxing, comfy bed, lovely and warm , tea ,coffee, and water, all we needed. Again breakfast was excellent, even a sausage for Tilly the dog 😊 We really enjoyed our stay, all the staff were very accommodating and the food, beer and wine superb. Thank you to all the team who made our Valentines special. We would totally recommend, and we will certainly be returning, to experience this lovely pub again 😍

Absolutely beautiful food, the service was exceptional and the atmosphere was fantastic. I'd also like to say I stepped outside from a moment to catch my breath and realized that Hambledon is so quiet. There is absolutely no noise pollution or light pollution so it makes the perfect spot for a meal definitely will be coming back in the summer when it's a little bit warmer.

Disappointing lunch visit. Food was "OK" but expected (and have experienced) much better on previous visits (all be it a few years ago!). Didn't start well with menu mix up and no drinks menu either so had to guess what we wanted to drink! Our server would much rather have been elsewhere (or so was the impression he gave)! For the prices charged, the food was average at best and they seem to be charging based on their location more than the food! That said, on a gorgeous February day, the place was empty on a Friday lunchtime (so maybe that should have told us something!). Luckily we were with good friends so we had a great time...but we won't be rushing back!

Set menu extremely over priced for guests staying at Chiltern Winery. Portions were small but tasty. Wine £15 for a large glass. £143 bill for 2 was well over the top. Would not go back again. Pics added had half a slice of steak eaten.

We joined friends for lunch at this establishment after a recommendation, and having taken advantage of similar lunch deals at other pubs in the Chilterns, we had high expectations. Sadly we were disappointed. The decor does not seem to have been updated since we drank here forty years ago, old fashioned dining furniture and carpeting, poor lighting etc. There was no buzz as we were I think the only diners and the welcome was underwelming. Admittedly service was prompt but low key. Menu selection is reasonably limited in a £19.50 menu (2 courses) but not exciting unlike many similar local establishments (the Glass and Bottle was mentioned by other diners in Tripadvisor as an example). Overall the experience was low key, rather underwhelming, not very bad but not very good either.

When I looked to book a table for lunch (3 courses) I was told I could have the table for 1 hour and 20 mins. Ridiculous. No thanks.

Nice looking place and very welcoming, food was lovely although we had a set menu, there was no clear pricing on additional drinks so finding out at the end of the night we paid £15 for a glass of wine ruined the experience, Won't be going back sad to say

Lovely cosy restaurant with friendly staff and amazing food

Lovely country pub/restaurant in beautiful location.

Perfect place to finish a walk, good food and service especially to our friend who was a diabetic. Highly recommend this pub

Tasty food and lovely atmosphere. Bit expensive but nice

Had Christmas lunch here ... Service was good but the food was mediocre. Starter ok, the turkey main course was meagre in portion size one slice of breast, potatoes too dry. The dessert course that I chose, the traditional Christmas pudding was one thin slice with a splattering of custard. They need to up their game. It cost £125 plus 12.5% service charge per head. Next year get the portions and quality right. I won't be coming again, I've lost the belief.

Due to a mess up by the Chequers, Fingest, we had to find a table last minute for Sunday roast. The Stag were so accommodating, managing to squeeze us all in. The staff were super helpful, attentive and friendly. Big shouts to Miguel and Ava. The roasts were all great and we had a lovely meal. Thanks!

Comedy of errors! Food was average, I had the venison which was nice, but others had steak which was average. Starters were again average, someone in our party had pea and mint soup and was convinced it had meat stock in it (although meant to be vegetarian), deserts all a disappointment, especially as all were meant to have vanilla ice cream with them but they ran out!! Service - well where do I start, I felt sorry for the staff as I think all of them (bar the manager) were on their first shift and although they were perfectly polite they clearly had no idea what was going on and no direction or sign of a manager. Orders mixed up, repeatedly asking for things that were then forgotten and having to re-ask. Had to ask for the bill 3 times which was then wrong so had to get it redone. Food was expensive and then a 12% service charge on top! Overall would definitely not be in a rush to go back

My sister and I booked in for two nights bed and breakfast as we were attending a wedding nearby. It is a charming old coaching inn with loads of character in a beautiful little village. We were greeted by Fabio who is so welcoming and could not have done more to make our stay a memorable experience. All of the staff were equally helpful and accommodating. We dined in the restaurant on the first evening and enjoyed breakfast on two mornings. Everything we could have wanted was provided in the rooms which had very good central heating, needed for the weekend as Storm Bert blew through. The bathrooms were well equipped. As this is a very old building the bedroom floors were somewhat uneven meaning an uphill walk to the window and to the bed but it added to the character. There are stairs up to the bedrooms , I was unaware of any ground floor rooms, there are also 2 cottages nearby. We agreed that we would like to have stayed longer and vowed to return.

Lovely dinner on a dark, rainy night. Cosy atmosphere and excellent food and service. The three of us had the burger, fish and chips, and venison pavé, all of which were good. I myself had the venison and thought it was excellent. Prices were reasonable and within local levels. A few drinks by the fire afterwards, and one of our party was looking forward to spending the night. Our dogs were also welcomed. Thank you for taking care of us!

Very nice food and friendly service. More upmarket in style but welcoming. Great walks nearby.

Absolutely wonderful stay. We had a slight problem re our booking ( breakdown in communication) but once the manager Fabio was made aware he couldn’t have been more professional and helpful in resolving the issue. Food drinks and the service was exemplary. All the staff we encountered were wonderful, but a very special mention for our evening waitress Poppy who was just a joy, so helpful and attentive and a great sense of humour. Thank you Fabio and your staff in making our stay very memorable. Hopefully it won’t be too long till we return.

What a beautiful little pub. We came here the day after our wedding for Sunday lunch with the family, and the chap serving us was so friendly and welcoming. The food was great and the atmosphere was exactly what we wanted - really cosy pub in a beautiful little village, perfect for a chilly autumn day! Thank you!

My wife got severe food poisoning 8 hours after having the (overpriced @ £12.00) venison ciabatta. Have spoken to the manager who refuses to accept any responsibility despite the fact that we had both eaten exactly the same for the previous 24 hours.

Visited to have food with a friend. Food was pricey, but we didn’t mind as long as food and service were good. My friend had previously had a lovely meal there with her husband, so we were confident the price would be worth it. However, dinner was constantly interrupted by the manager loudly training a number of young people having a trial shift. They were being trained about 3 or 4 metres from us at the bar and they were so loud that it constantly interrupted our conversation. Food was good, but portions were really small. About 8/10 pieces of sliced charcuterie on a board costing £17 with chutney and 2 pieces of sourdough. When our plates were cleared, no one asked if we wanted desserts. Eventually someone came back and asked if we did and we said yes. We then sat there for a further 15 minutes waiting for someone to take our order. No one did. When we finally got the bill, no one came to take payment. I then had to go up to the manager and ask if we could pay. What really rubbed salt in the wounds is the “service charge” for tables of 1 or more people of 12.5% that is automatically added to the bill. Service charges should be a reflection of good service. This was not and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. 1.5 hours to get one course. Don’t bother.

Well all I can say is if Will is on, it's top notch service. We were down that way for a week, 1st night we ordered food, it turned, up no cutlery had to ask for that and a napkin still charged the 12% service charge! 2nd night we just went for drinks, same lady on who was not friendly or the guy playing on his computer in the dining area when asked if anywas serving. Suffice to say we only went drinks after that until the last night when Will, Alex and Abi looked after us, polar opposite!

We stayed locally and visited daily for a week. Will, Abby and Alex were very good. Friendly, accommodating and professional. Ava was friendly to locals and James was abrupt and distant. Which probably reflects the mixed reviews. The food was okay as were the beers. The Huntsman manages the rare ability to mix a traditional bar with an excellent restaurant.

We enjoyed a delightful Sunday lunch here, surrounded by the idyllic charm of a beautiful village with fantastic walking trails in every direction. Although we hadn’t booked a table, the gracious Maitre D, Fabio, kindly found us a cozy corner spot, which was ideal as we had our dog with us. My husband and I both ordered the roast pork, and it truly ranked among the finest roast dinners we've ever tasted. The service, ambiance, and food were exceptional, making this a truly memorable experience. We couldn't recommend it more highly!

We stayed in this inn in October 2023 for a few nights - excellent meals, value for money and spotlessly clean. Unfortunately, the inn changed owners and not for the best.. Recently (Oct 2024) stayed for an overnight stop, but were disappointed - evening meal was average and overprized - the fish of our fish supper was definitely not 'artisan' as both our pieces looked exactly the same in shape and size. 12,5% service fee is added the bill so be aware! We found 45 pound for 2 cooked breakfast and a pot of tea a bit overpriced to be honest. Room Chestnuts was so so - bed and bedding were fine, floor could do with a vacuum cleaner especially in the corners and bathroom tiles were a bit grimy in places which could easily be wiped off with some paper, and there was some dust/dirt in the bath as well. Bathroom gets wet after a shower. Very noisy room - could hear our neighbours' conversation and shower sessions through the wall. In the room we stayed in previous (street side) we did not hear anything, so maybe it is just this room. Added value for customers would be to ask how our stay was at checkout ;) Maybe fix some tired decor and be sure rooms are clean. I am aware we did not address the issues to the landlord, so gave them no chance to fix it. However, this is just how they prepared the room for our arrival - i would expect this to be the first basic value you offer for cumstomers.

A lovely atmosphere , good selection of wines and beers , Staff very attentive and good selection of food , we had plaice and Rigatoni , full of flavour and a good size meal

Our food was delicious… I had the venison cooked with squash and it was utterly amazing. The young staff are lovely but the young man on reception might want to put his phone down for a bit when he interacts with guests. The rooms are very clean and characterful but there is a strobe light effect and a constant fan/hum noise in the room above the kitchens. I think the rooms might need a little guide/welcome booklet or sheet to explain the car park and WiFi and breakfast times but overall it’s a very charming place. It could be magnificent however… very easily.

Excellent deer and ale on a busy day. Gone a bit overboard with small portions for country fare but tasty. Service 12.5%

Lovely helpful staff and comfortable room

Wanted to visit a dog friendly pub for Sunday lunch. The Stag and Huntsman was just the ticket. Wonderful of setting, delicious food and loads of dogs all being made very welcome. We had roast beef, roast pork and the vegetarian raspy pie. All of which were absolutely gorgeous. The beer from the local Marlow brewery was excellent too. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. All told a great place to eat in a lovely setting. Recommended for anyone especially dog lovers.

We stayed here for 2 nights fabulous location nice old inn our room was spacious with a large comfy bed and absolutely spotless friendly staff in general We had one evening meal it was ok menu limited choices and over priced breakfast is all cooked options I think some cereal or fruit option would be good the staff on the second night all seemed young and chatting to each other and when we went to bed music was blaring it sounded underneath our room at 3 it was still blaring so my husband went downstairs and found the music had just been left on when they locked up so turned it off ourselves Although there’s lots of space downstairs there are few places to just sit and have a drink in comfort the bar is noisy and seats really uncomfortable

Sunday lunch for family group of 10 with 4 young children, 2 with dairy allergies. We arrived towards end of service and the welcome couldn't have been more warm and friendly. Food was great (9 roast dinners and 1 fish and chips). Waiting staff were excellent despite being busy. Served children first each time as requested (and very promptly). No issues with allergies. All dealt with professionally.

We had an incredible experience with Fabio and his team while celebrating a very special occasion. They went above and beyond!

Car park poorly lit very dark, steps at main entrance no handrail, food was good but expensive pestered by 4 different staff asking if everything OK ask once and leave us alone,not somewhere we would rush back to.

A wonderful place! Landscape, location, everything!

We had an excellent customer service experience. From the moment we arrived the manager was welcoming and helpful. The room was cosy but very comfortable for 2 people. Highly recommend

Went here for lunch. Very pleasant all round - food was good - sensibly priced and great staff. The parking is free although it's not prominent on the sign. Go in and register

The food was generally excellent overall. The reason I gave a 4 was because the soup did not taste like leek and potato soup and it was very salty. The waitress double checked and said that the box said it was leek and potato! The standard of food was so high elsewhere witj our meals that I am surprised they don't make their own soup.

Absolutely superb Sunday lunch! Service was brilliant: attentive, friendly and timely. The food was delicious and the decoration / atmosphere was quirky and cosy. Great location for walks and the village is so pretty.

Idyllic little town, but the hotel was somewhat worn.

Hugely overpriced food for the portion sizes and quality. The two tiny starter dishes pictured (trout and heritage tomatoes) added together were £28.50. The Sunday roast, at £25, was so tough and chewy I had to send it back. Overall very disappointing food redeemed by very helpful and friendly staff.

Awful food. The ploughman’s was inedible. The bread was stale and the cheese was mouldy. No sausage roll as listed on the menu. Very overpriced.

The garden & food were great. The manager was odd. The staff were excellent & really helpful & responsive. Service was automatically added to our bill, making the lunch expensive. We were shocked to hear that service charged to our bill was NOT shared with junior staff when we paid by card. This is appalling, since tut wit was the waiters & waitresses who were great.

I had high hopes for this pub given some great experiences at the Hart Street Tavern and the Bottle and Glass Inn. Unfortunately, the service today (while very polite) was exceptionally slow, taking over 1 hour 15 minutes to order, eat and pay the bill for one course. While the food was tasty, the two very small new potatoes and small amount of sprouting broccoli that came with the plaice looked and felt a particularly meagre portion, considering the £25 price tag. And, while the menu available at the time of booking was varied and clearly labelled with allergen information, the menu presented on arrival was significantly reduced and had no allergy markers on the dishes. Front of house staff were very helpful in speaking to the kitchen about allergy requirements, but it does seem an odd move to make your menu less accessible than it was previously.

Visited last Tuesday week,at lunchtime,where would you like to sit asked Fabio,inside ..outside or maybe start in one and finish in the other…astounded to be offered such a variety of options,introduced us to Miguel,equally accommodating,full explanations of the menu and todays specials .This is so refreshing too hear now in the UK yes UK where hospitality seems to be suffering it’s not here it’s BLOOMING AND IN FULL PROFESSIONAL MODE…food was all too notch,nice happy birthday treat ,thoroughly enjoyed this visit and it certainly will not be our last even though we live 20 miles away ,we will visit regularly,why would you want to miss such a fab experience on all levels…so thanks a million for reviving hospitality in this small corner of England

Went as a family of four and my wife and l were very disappointed with the quality of the food for the price that was charged. The pork belly was mostly fat and was well hidden by the gravy. The vegetables were carrots, swede and cabbage…not that exciting and pretty cheap. For dessert l ordered the crumble which was fine but my wife ordered Affogato. When it arrived we could not believe that half the ice- cream had melted and was so small that l had to ask for a top- up to make it a reasonable size. We arrived at midday and we did not mind that it took ages to be served the two courses. We did not mind the slow service because luckily we had plenty to chat about. We cannot fault the staff for their friendliness.

Popped into our local today for lunch . A huge wedding party had hijacked the garden . Absolutely wasn’t a problem for Fabio, James & the team .. took it all in hand and totally in control . The food is amazing here and booked for Sunday lunch tomorrow .

We had a lovely stay in this recently updated yet classic pub with lodging. Nothing quite like being able to wander downstairs and grab a delicious real ale and great food. Right on the doorstep of great hiking. Superb outdoor patio and cozy indoor dining area. Fabio is the quintessential host - extremely attentive and well organized - he and others were always smiling and there to help. Some of the menu items like starters are overpriced, but choose carefully and the cost is reasonable. I do recommend.

The food was really nice and tasty, however the service was generally slow and inattentive. We asked for extra bread and it took a while to arrive. We received our roasts which were very tasty, but asked for extra gravy as there was very little on the plate and horseradish but these took so long to arrive most at the table had finished or almost finished. We even got up at one point to seek help and ask where the gravy was. After ordering some puddings, we ended up cancelling and just getting the bill after waiting 15 minutes without any joy. Will have to consider if we return as the overall experience didn't match the quality of the roasts.

Stopped here for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and ate in the garden. We all had the excellent fish and chips served with home-made mushy peas and home-made tartar sauce. Chips were excellent as was the fish. Followed with delicious desserts - I had the sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice-cream, my wife had the rhubarb and pear crumble with cinnamon topping and custard and my daughter had the cookie dough - all were excellent. Parking was free too if you registered your car on their i-Pad.

We had dinner here and it was excellent. Sunday roast with beef. The fish and chips were great too. Quaint, off the beaten path and lovely.

Originally together with my fiance we chose this pub because my fiance likes stags! We didn't realise until we arrived how elegantly furnished (our room was The Chestnuts). Also tastefully decorated throughout the pub/hotel. As I looked out of our pretty room window I mentioned to my fiance this is the sort of gorgeous old English village they film Poirot dramas in. Not knowing of course that Hambleden had indeed been used for many Agatha Christie tv dramas. Food was delicious too!

Have nothing but good things to say about everything really. Josh took great care of us and ensured we had a 5-star experience. The rooms are tidy, the location is amazing, garden and food are delightful - highly recommended, will be back!

Tried to overcharge us for extra desserts, which were part of set price We're told afterwards by a local that it is not the first time they have heard that!

Beautiful setting on a great day. Cellar was flooded though so no drafts working and menu seemed quite limited for food on a Saturday.

Atrocious sunday roast, 12 noon booking, raw vegetables yesterday's roast potatoes unacceptable, they agreed reserved and exactly the same again £80 including the service charge AVOID

Food and service were great. Two courses of Sunday lunch about £30 inc tip but excl drinks (April 2024). Parking free when you register and can be extended if you overrun

A lovely village pub popular with filming crews nice walks as well

We visited the pub for Easter lunch and it was such a great experience. Food was amazing, staff attentive and welcoming, plus it's very family friendly. They had a change in ownership recently and it's really stepped up the service for the better. Hambleden is gorgeous too! Will definitely be coming back!

Enjoyed hsbing a meal at this restaurant. Nice atmosphere, good food and good service. Will visit again. Traditional English menu, with variety of dishes

We booked for Bank Holiday Monday lunch for four. These guys could teach others a thing or two about hospitality and customer service! The team were friendly, engaging and seemed genuinely pleased to see us. Lunch was, as always, beautifully cooked and presented and was delicious. The team continued to be friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We will return. Thank you!

Lovely traditional pub with plenty of space with many different areas to drink in. Friendly helpful staff and new menu with some really good dishes. English sausage with lentils was fab, spicy squash soup and prawn cocktail also really good. Not a long menu which probably means that what they do they do well.

Put off by having to pay in the adjacent car park at any time.

It was absolutely lovely from the second my family and myself entered we felt admired service is the best I've ever had always thanking you and being as kind and friendly as ever and offering to help in any way. The food was also amazing and I will certainly be going back many times in the future. It is in an amazing area with plenty of walks to do before or after getting some lovely food 😋. Would advice going!

Excellent service Charlie the barmaid was great

Lovely food and beer. The staff dare I say were overly attentive which started to grate.

Great place for a little break, food is lovely.

Arrivés en fin d après midi, le 28/02/24. Le gîte était superbe, très propre et vraiment agréable avec une cheminée et une literie très confortable. Mes deux étoiles sont surtout en rapport avec le restaurant. Il nous a été dit que le service se terminait à 18h le dimanche. Aucun problème. Notre serveuse, un peu trop familière, nous informe qu il n y a plus de roast diner. Un peu désappointés, nous avons choisi ce qui pourrait nous plaire dans le reste du menu plutôt léger et cher. Durant l attente de notre repas, d autres personnes sont arrivées et ont eu droit, elles, à un roast diner ! Agacés, nous avons commencés notre diner. Une soupe à la tomate immangeable car trop épicée, heureusement aucun de nous n était allergique. Je passe le reste. Enfin le dessert ... sur trois un était encore gelé Après contact avec le manager, il nous a été proposé un discount totalement acceptable et le petit déjeuner offert. Après une très bonne nuit, nous nous sommes présentés pour le petit déjeuner. On nous attribué la même serveuse que le soir. Il a fallu que nous lui courrons derrière pour qu elle prenne notre commande !!! Pour le gite allez y les yeux fermés mais fuyez le restaurant.

Superb meal at the Stag last night grear service from Josh and all the team.

Fantastic evening meal experience as part of the Old Luxters Vineyard Tour package. Lovely food and a great atmosphere in this idyllic cosy country pub. Would definitely recommend!

Came to stay for a night with my other half. Lovely experience. Kind and warm staff and a cosy bar and restaurant area serving lovely food and beer. Bed very comfortable in a lovely room with a decent bathroom.

so quaint. so old. so worth a visit.

Came here as I’ve heard good reviews. We had a great lunch here. Food came out 5 mins after we ordered. If you are in the area it’s a fab pub to visit but can get busy.

Excellent staff excellent service location excellent

fantastic place lovely staff great food and lovely cottage

Superb staff and service. We were very well looked after and made to feel welcome. Unfortunately this time the food was below par.

I recomend this pub to sleep and to eat, they are really kind and nice. The bedroom so clean and Lovely english. Brilliant !!

This is a fantastic location. Loved the cottage I stayed in and after a long commute from London Heathrow the staff were fabulous. Theresa met me for breakfast and hospitality was above and beyond and had a great breakfast looking to stay again.

Lovely roast dinner with great service. Gravy was superb! Only minor gripe was the Prawn Cocktail was very small for the price.

Chose this country pub as it was very close to a circular walk and seemed a good place for a birthday celebration lunch on the basis of previous reviews. It was amazing: a very warm welcome for us all including the dog. Many places are "dog tolerant" but this was most definitely "dog friendly"! The beer was exceptional and the dishes we chose were spot on. The steak was melt in the mouth with plenty of peppercorn sauce. As well as a lovely ambiance, excellent food, what made the occasion stand out was the fantastic friendly service, particularly from Theresa and her colleague( sorry didn't catch her name). It turned out that all three men in the area we were seated in, were celebrating birthdays and they all got sweet treats with candles and singing! We left feeling like we'd had lunch with new friends! The Stag and Huntsman has it all! Thank you.

Gorgeous olde worlde Inn - we stayed just the one night whilst visiting for an appointment in Henley on Thames. We had such a beautiful quirky room full of old charm character, a lovely spacious bathroom, lots of oak beams and antique furniture making it even more special. Highly recommend the Sunday roast, it was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and helpful too. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Old tired public house / accommodation. Large room / en suite with over Bath shower. Good job my partner is taller than me as I would have had to climb up the bath to put the shower head in the cradle. Evening meal was great. Staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast good too but had to share the dining area with some extremely loud gentlemen about to go shooting which was uncomfortable. Parking outside is free when you check in

Arrived at this pub to meet friends for lunch, prior to a walk, it is in a beautiful English country village. Unbeknown to us, it was an important South African holiday, plus a South African World cup rugby match, so it was very busy. When we saw this, we thought we would be turned away as we did not book, but we were welcomed in. It was such a good experience, fantastic atmosphere, good pub food plus South African Braai specials. A table in the sunshine, we were very happy. But the real 5* review goes to the organisation and the amazing staff. So, So busy, but no waiting for drinks, food delivered quickly, very impressive. Wish we lived locally!

Excellent food, beautiful atmosphere, charming village… but the absolute best part of the experience was Charley! She’s definitely the best!

Super friendly place with very good food, well kept drink and comfortable rooms to stay. The mushroom soup starter was probably the best I’ve ever had and the Sunday roast was excellent too. Enjoyed sitting in the garden watching the Rugby World Cup. Slight shame that the bar closed at 8pm, with a group of us wanting to watch the evening game but other than that, faultless.

Perfect Sunday lunch. For someone who didn't want a roast the choice was amazing (I had the mussels with two chunks of beautiful bread) and others had the huge roast and a child's roast. All perfectly sized meals and enjoyed by all. Even managed to squeeze in puddings. Sticky toffee pudding was one of the best I've had and I also bake a lot so takes something special to impress me. Beautiful soft sponge and tasty sauce, rounded off with yummy ice cream. In the words of Arnie "we'll be back". Sorry no photos,we all diced in too fast!

Three of us had lunch at this very cosy restaurant. The staff were very nice. One of us had the sea bass another had the Caesar salad. Both were satisfactory. However I had the sausages with mash and vegetables. The sausages were dry and the skin was hard as they had obviously been reheated several times in a microwave. The starters and desserts were also satisfactory but no wow factor. Average pub food.

If you don’t want people in your restaurant at a certain time. Then make that perfectly clear when they ring to book a table! I rang and booked for 6:30 a few weeks ahead. I rang and confirmed my booking. We arrived on time .Not a single mention of finishing early on a Sunday. No one asked me to bring my sitting forwards . We ordered and were told we couldn’t have pudding as the kitchen would be closed. A great start! not ! First rule of hospitality, You don’t tell someone who has come to spend money on a meal for 6 people that they can’t have something and yet again point out that the chef is going home 🤦‍♀️ The soup was luke warm the rest of the starters ok. A nice gentleman did finally come and take a pre order for pudding so we raced through our courses to pudding . I then asked the table if anyone wanted coffee. Enter stage left the member of staff who had informed me we couldn’t have pudding. To tell me the coffee machine had been turned off. Seriously ? You knew we were booked in. The booking had been made weeks before! You give 2 hours per table to eat Baring that in mind you don’t turn the coffee machine off. In an industry that is crying out for customers to come and eat this was a very poor show. I wish I had spent my money elsewhere.

We usually stick to corporate type hotels when we visit area which we do every six weeks For a change we switched and we were pleasantly surprised. Lovely greeting from the young lady on duty and escorted to our room which was called Chestnut. The room was spotless and very quirky with creaky floors and on a bit of a slope which you expect from a building of this age. The beds was unbelievably comfy and we had a great night sleep. One slight problem was the ceiling height as I am 6ft 4ins which was the exact height for my head to touch it. There is water, tea and coffee and a TV and WiFi. We went down to the gardens and had a lovely drink in the sunshine. The drinks are varied and nicely chilled. The bar staff were very helpful. We skipped dinner as we had already eaten bit wished we had waited and tried the food as it looked very good from what we saw. We had a lovely peaceful sleep . The bathroom shower was powerful and water plentiful although the cold tap was very poor in the sink. Now I've had breakfast is hundreds of hotels and the produce used in the full English was top quality. The bacon and sausage was exceptional. The food was perfectly cooked. The place is great and I will be a frequent visitor. Thanks to all for a lovely friendly stay.

Lovely setting but was not impressed with service. Ordered Ploughman's light lunch and Roast chicken Cesar salad. The Cesar salad had anchovy dressing but it did not mention on the menu that there were also anchovies in the salad. We waited 45mins for our food and when we complained they said the order hadn't been put thru by the staff. The Ploughman's salad was served on a metal plate that got very hot in the sunshine. Condiments like mayo, ketchup etc were in sealed individual single serving pots that were left outside in the sun under a umbrella.

Great food amazing standard and such flair - decent price and excellent service from the servicing staff.

Great food, lovely staff with reasonable pricing! This 500 year old pub is a must see!! And don’t miss Griffindor - he loves belly rubs!

The pub is in a really beautiful setting so we booked to have lunch on our anniversary. I originally booked for 2.30pm, but following some confusion over last orders our booking was changed to 2pm so we arrived at 1.57pm. The waiting staff were attentive and friendly and I ordered the sea bass and my husband the lamb tagine. There was a bit of a wait but we weren't in any hurry so didn't mind, but when mine arrived I was rather surprised to find a large medallion of frozen (and I mean solid) butter with shrimps in it balanced on the fish; as this was unlikely to melt very quickly I pushed it to one side. The rest of my meal was tasty but there was very little meat in my husband's tagine. We then ordered dessert; my husband asked for apple crumble, and although I didn't really want anything I ordered ice-cream to keep him company; this was just before 3pm. I then visited the ladies, but on my return my husband said that as the chef had gone home he couldn't have any crumble and could only have ice-cream which he declned, so I was left to eat the ice-cream which I hadn't really wanted in the first place, so do make sure you book a table at least 90 minutes before the kitchen closes. On checking the menu when I got home I realised the sea bass should have come with 'brown shrimp butter sauce'; I can only assume the chef forgot to take the pre-prepared frozen sauce out of the freezer in time and just plonked it on my fish at the last minute which seems rather dangerous.

Lovely setting, and beautiful interior in the dining room. Excellent starters of halloumi fries and tomato/goats cheese, my husband enjoyed his burger but the lamb in the lamb tagine was so grisly it was inedible, I did mention to the waitress who said she would...

We had the mixed beef and lamb roast. It’s the best. The beer is great. 2 hours free parking in car park. Top gravy. Great staff. The bar is the best. And we saw a spitfire fly over.

Came here for dinner with my team on 14th June. Food was good and atmosphere as always great. Many thx for looking after us all so well.

Another delicious Sunday lunch with the same great ingredients, good cooking and excellent service that we have come to expect. The coffee was delicious too-often a disappointment in some establishments! A special visit for my sister too who had not been to the Stag and...

50 + years since visiting this pub .Great place to stay in beautiful traditional English village. Rooms well appointed with all requirements, spotlessly clean, comfy beds. Restaurant food fairly and reasonably priced , quality of produce was exceptional. Have seen comments on slow service but...

Outstanding experience with great service and food. The asparaguse I had as a starter were sumply delicious as was the creamed crayfish and clam tagliatlle i had as the main course; it's good to see it back on the menu. I passed on pudding as...