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Lovely friendly service made to feel welcome couldn't fault it

Very nice Decaf Oat Latte. Even better with extra shot.

I came to work not far from this pub, being an area where there are only country houses, I chose this pub instead of a restaurant, I must say that the choice was lucky because, in a very quiet and familiar environment, finally nice people inside a pub, I also found good food, and served by girls with welcoming smiles; having dishes on the menu very different from the usual, I also took an additional dessert, for my breakfast for the next day, I must say that as a price we are perfectly normal, a small place that deserves further visits on my next steps. I came to work not very far from this pub, being an area where there are only country houses, I chose this pub instead of a restaurant, I must say that the choice was lucky because, in a very quiet and familiar environment, finally nice people inside a pub, I also found good food, served by girls with welcoming smiles; having dishes on the menu that were very different from the usual ones, I also had an additional dessert for my breakfast the next day, I must say that the price is perfectly within the norm, a small place that deserves, in my next steps, further visits.

Thank goodness! Our favourite pub is back! Absolutely lovely new manager Ieuan, very very attentive to the customers what we would like to see, great selection of ales on! Was a rocky start for the new owners as seem to be swapping managers every few days but this one! He's a keeper! Even my 8yr old likes him and he is a fussy one!

I recently visited San Sebastián and dined at one of the most famous 3 Michelin star restaurants in Spain, The chef has a total of 8 Michelin stars. I loved the fact that we spent the entire evening enthralled by a multitude of dishes on what was an incredible culinary journey. The journey reminded me of a not altogether dissimilar experience at what I am in no doubt is the top Michelin restaurant in my part of the world and that is at Woven, Coworth Park. Within a 30 minute drive of Woven, there are THREE, 2 Michelin star restaurants all of which I have visited. None of them come close to the wonderful dining experience at Woven. Chef Adam Smith is a genius. My wife and I spent the most wonderful evening earlier this month at Woven to celebrate an anniversary. The Restaurant was busier than ever and part of the theatre and pleasure of it all is the exceptional service. The entire experience is joyous and we started with cocktails in the drawing room being entertained by a talented lady singing and playing at the grand piano. I have been visiting Michelin restaurants regularly for well over 40 years and Woven is far and away The most excellent wall Michelin star restaurant I have ever visited. In fact, we changed our reservation at a more traditional nearby 3 Michelin star restaurant in Bray In order to dine at Woven again. It is worth coming just for the bread course, which is one of the best ever and is actually served after the first six dishes from the pantry rather than the start of the dining experience as is more traditional... and it works. The last time I had bread as good as this was in a Michelin star restaurant in Dubrovnik. Bread in the other Michelin restaurants within driving distance doesn't come close! With the bread course we were served 13 separate dishes. Sadly, we just didn't have room for cheese even though the cheeses are spectacular and brilliantly curated, as, I should add, are the wines. My advice is, make a full evening of dinner at this truly great restaurant. I enjoy savouring every dish, arriving early and departing late. This most comfortable restaurant within the lovely Coworth Park is a dining experience to linger over. Everything, from the drive up to the hotel from the main gates onwards, is a absolute joy. Chef Adam can handle all diets and allergies with ease and any necessary substitutions do not detract from the excellence of each dish. These were the dishes from the pantry which started our fabulous dining experience... 'Deer Tartare' Tart & Artichoke Quiche Coronation Chicken & Coronation Carrot Watermelon & Thai Green Spiced Potato Bun Jellied Devon Eel & Celeriac Soup Artichoke 'Barigoule' All of these made for a brilliant, delicious and exciting overture which I could easily have repeated again and again. As for the jellied Devon eel and celeriac soup... it is 'historic' I would be devastated if it was ever removed from the menu. Next we're the dishes from the larder... Lancashire Kohlrabi: this is goat's Gouda cheese mousse, thinly sliced raw Lancashire Kohlrabi from Molyneux farm, raw pear, walnut praline, dressing made from Kohlrabi and pear juice, split with dill oil. On the side Cheese sandwich. Delicious. Miso Avocado: this is Miso cured Hass avocado, Yuzu and Timut pepper jam, Land caviar dressed with yuzu juice and olive oil, caramelised lemon puree, smoked vinegar gel, dressing made from tomato consommé and basil oil BBQ Hen of the Woods: this is Poached mushroom dashi Hen, cooked on the Japanese BBQ, Old Winchester cheese sauce, parsley and garlic puree, crispy cauliflower mushrooms, Cep and cheese tuile, fresh white truffle. Wow! Then, the bread course. With the above, we sipped the most delicious wines. This is a dining experience which, as with a truly great movie, I don't want to end. Happily main courses, pastry dishes, cheese course and treats are still to come. The cinematic theatre equivalent for me at this stage would be reaching the intermission at the theatre when the original Godfather movie was first released. The main courses to come have never been better. We enjoyed:- Yorkshire Lamb:- Savoy cabbage puree, cep puree, BBQ hispi cabbage brined poached and grilled, truffle lamb sauce, rack of Waterford farm Yorkshire lamb, on the side a bowl of ratte potato with truffle and sticky lamb belly. A 3 Michelin star dish, as in fact are many of the dishes. And Line-Caught Sea Bass:- Day boat sea bass landed in Looe Cornwall, citrus cured, cooked on the BBQ and glazed in a Vadouvan vinegar, parsnip and brown butter puree, parsnip crips, selection of garden herbs, fish red wine sauce, on the side braised rice scented with Vadouvan All so lovely. Then came wonders from the pastry chef. We had Russet Apple….This is Carved at the table:- Vanilla Sable, Vanilla Parfait, Apple terrine, Caramel glaze, White chocolate ganache, Caramelised choux, Honey and apple vinegar gel, Caramelised puff pastry on the side while on the plate - Vanilla Ice cream with Apple vinegar gel. Truly exceptional… The cheese display is to die for (see photo) but I just had no more room as the cheese course at Woven needs to be taken seriously…I knew I could not do it justice. Next time! Text And when you thought it was over…along come the ‘treats’ . Signature Chocolate & Popcorn PralineRice & Citrus Jelly; White Chocolate & Sudachi; Oabika & Macadamia and Meadowsweet Canelé Just WOW!!! Writing this review has made me need to do it again. As soon as I now submit this review, I am going to (hopefully) manage to book a table for Valentine’s Day 2025

Absolutely love the cafe and even more now it's on our doorstep. Always get a warm welcome and the menu is great So nice to find good British home cooked food. Always an extra choice or two on the sp ecials and the Sunday lunch is delicious and can be had to takeaway if they are busy. The sweets are to die for and the scones. So nice to see a local business that is well supported by locals and visitors

Great menu, great food, great staff and lovely atmosphere.

Rude staff and almost threw the drinks at us all because we didn't want food or do it seemed

Always a nice place to have a catch up with pals. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere

We had a Sunday lunch for a large family group. We got a friendly welcome, service was excellent and the food was lovely. Every one of our group was happy with our choice of food, which included a good variety of dishes, in addition to the usual roast. Just one issue, which was a lack of any bread. This left our French family member astonished and the person who ordered soup more than a little surprised.

Limited parking so best to put on a pair of shorts and running shoes 👟 to jog your way to an excellent 👌 cup of coffee. Savoury and sweet snacky things also available. Yet another example of Mr. Nice Proprietor, diamond 💎 geezer. Well worth a visit!

Had lunch, volcano burger, amazing, chicken tika fabulous 👌 service was friendly and obliging, will definitely be going back. Well done Archers 👏👏👏👏

This has been a haunt of ours since we lived in the village and well worth a trip back to have a delightful breakfast - two size options to suit your appetite. Great cosy atmosphere inside and can always choose a cake or freshly brewed coffee. Mark and Kate have a great team to always make the experience a pleasure.

What a fantastic idea … Cheese & wine evening for Christmas A selection or red & white wine Approx 6 in total of new wines Great vibe , excellent service The local pub as a whole is always busy would recommend booking , albeit always accommodating ! The Staff & Landlady definitely make the pub a success Keep up the great work

Always welcoming. I'm an outsider visiting local friends for many years