Absolute locals pub, very reasonable prices and great selection on tap and with regards to whisky. Don’t expect the Ritz. Not particularly a fan of the recent makeover but can’t win them all eh
Highly recommended. Very busy from the off, but staff had everything under control. They were very pleasant and efficient, so made our family lunch very enjoyable. Plenty of parking, but insufficient when the restaurant is full and customers to 'other establishments' also decide to use it! Thanks to all at B&B.
This was my 3rd visit to Jack o Bryan’s for their lunch menu, Unfortunately this visit I was so disappointed with the food and service. To start with the food, we ordered 6 dishes and only thought 2 out of 6 were lovely. The warm sourdough and black pig butter was delicious, also the roasted cauliflower was lovely. The other dishes were very confused and most of the flavourings did not work well. We ordered the beef tar tar (which previously I have loved) but this was not pleasant… the flavours over powdered what should have been the star of the dish the beef. The Lamb Yaki was nice although once cutting of the fat that was not edible you really only got 2 mouthfuls each and this dish is £16. The soft shell crab was over cooked very small and the sauce that comes with it did not work with the crab was actually really odd to have a fish dish with soft peppers and a pepper/peri peri sauce. The black pudding caramelised onion and blue cheese dish was ok but it just 2 small bits of black pudding with what tasted like onion chutney and a cheese sauce with no hints of blue cheese and again these flavours are odd together. Overall I think for £70 for 6 dishes I would expected more could get a far better filling lunch else where for less than that. The two times I have previously visited here I loved it but this time the flavours were confused and over priced for what you get.
The front of house lady who took us to our table was very unpleasant and not friendly. Never smiled once. When I asked for a new plate you’d think I asked her for £20 with her reaction. Also when we were happy drinking water and not adding drinks or wine her fave was tripping her. If it’s the first person who greets your customers I’d advise getting someone more friendly with a smile.. made for an unpleasant atmosphere and we were in and out in 45min.
A real find if you are looking for tasty food . Menu was varied and the special board added even more choices . The food was delicious and the portions were large. The service was excellent Very reasonably priced . A hidden gem . We will definitely return
Bike group coffee/lunch morning, 11.00, only two staff on, asked what we wanted to drink, wouldn't take food orders until everyone had there drinks, finally took food orders just after 12.00, 25 min wait for the food but it was nice.