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I've loved this place for over forty years now even though I only drop in occasionally these days. It's expanded in size a lot since I first came here for a couple of pints with mates and having a Saturday lunchtime pint with my Dad but it's been done in a way that doesn't make it feel like a barn, there are lots of smaller areas which make it more intimate. The food is always enjoyable but lately my main focus is coming for a good plate of fish & chips. My friend enjoys the parmos, my aunt loves the Bao buns which she has as a main with a portion of chips and is enough for her. My only criticism of the food is the lack of more chicken dishes but that's my own personal taste. There's always a good pint of beer at the bar and a warm ambiance throughout the place.

Our lass and myself have been ordering from here since we moved in the area and have had zero bad experiences with Alchinos until tonight. I ordered a hotshot parmo and cheesy chips and our lass ordered the chicken wrap with no veg. The cheesy chips were both over and undercooked, overcooked in appearance and undercooked in actual cooking time. They easily could've done with another 3 minutes in the fryer. The parmo was off. It was stale and had been sat around for at least an hour before I ordered it and tasted old. Very disappointing as we usually have a really nice meal when we get it from here. The food took about 40 minutes, which is pretty quick at least! Don't think I'll be back after this experience.

This is a pub we visit regularly for lunch Good choice of meals, quick service. Real ales available. Friendly staff. Visited again just as before. 8