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Memorable for all the wrong reasons. We ate here during the week before Christmas and based on the online reviews we were looking forward to a treat. The only positive was that the two people who were waiting on tables were friendly. I don't usually write reviews but this was so far away from what has been described that I would hate anyone to save up for a special occasion and have the experience that we did. First of all the room was crowded which is not ideal at the best of times but there had been no attempt to make space between the tables in the way that many restaurants have done as a response to the pandemic. They even fitted an extra table in while we were there and had to lock the front door to make room for it. We opted for the a la carte menu and my husband and daughter ordered starters which arrived in good time. They described them as ok although the terrine was not as tasty as one we made at home. We waited for the main courses. My husband's plate of beef was absolutely huge but with very little vegetables to accompany it. It was nothing like the delicate presentation shown on the pictures in other reviews. My slow roasted pork was a large lump of meat with thick white fat which had not been rendered down by the cooking process at all. The flesh was cooked but very tough and tasteless. It was sitting on a bed of one carrot and one parsnip. The carrot was floppy and cold, the parsnip so raw that it was impossible to cut. Luckily we had ordered a side dish of extra parsnips that were properly cooked. We ordered puddings then we waited, and waited, and waited.. Eventually the lemon posset arrived (ok but lacking in lemon flavour) and then my sticky toffee pudding. I took one mouthful and couldn't believe what it was like. The texture was glutinous, almost like frog spawn (ok I have never eaten frog spawn but you get the idea) and yet it tasted burnt. I began to wonder whether it was just my taste buds (Covid?) but my daughter took a mouthful and confirmed how bad it was. The waitress removed it to the kitchen and came back to say they wouldn't charge for it. I genuinely have no idea how they managed to get it like that. This is not a cheap restaurant and clearly they have in the past served some good food but if you are intending to go I would advise checking what is going on and whether the chef is on form or you could be very disappointed.

Have visited a handful of times and I wouod highly recommend. Birthday afternoon tea was lovely with lots of lovely things to try. Have since been a couple of times for lunch. The staff are lovely and accommodating and the food has always been great.

I love stopping off here whenever I'm in the area. The staff are lovely, the cakes are great and there are some lovely spaces to sit inside and outside.

Went for a Sunday lunch as had a personal recommendation from a former client. And we are really glad we went along it was only ten miles from where we live and often pass it on the A1 but never been in this time we made the effort and it was well worth it. All home cooked possibly with exception of the dessert but the roast and vegetables all local sourced and freshly cooked and what a treat, service was brilliant and friendly. They had only just opened up for lunch but we were happy to wait the plates nice and hot food with a separate gravy pot as well. would highly recommend ideal for families, couples, business people. clean modern and not a transport cafe so do not pass this one,

Had a lovely meal at the 1912 great atmosphere and added bonus of a very good singer Tom Fitzpatrick for some entertainment during the evening, will be returning

Been here a few times for a morning snack and hot drink. Always a warm welcome..it's nicely laid out inside. The mocha is 10/10!

An unexpected find, tucked away in the village. Excellent value food & drink. Quirky interior with posh toilets & friendly owner. Will be back.

Increíble, la comida es de un producto muy alto y cocinado a la perfección 👌. El personal es muy amable también. Disfrutamos mucho de nuestros desayunos de hoy. ¡No puedo esperar a volver! Ambiente encantador en el restaurante también.

We enjoyed our afternoon tea (which has to be pre-booked, via email). The cakes and sandwiches were nice, although nothing particularly stand-out about them. However, the selection of loose leaf teas was great - innovative flavours and great quality teas. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.

Lovely cute countryside pub. Very warm welcoming. Really nice vibe. Live singer in the evening, everyone was so warm and friendly when we arrived. Lunch was great too. Rick and Sophie owners have created an amazing friendly and inviting pub for everyone

No longer open sadly, but great to talk to the person who used to run it...

Great coffee, snacks and naughty but nice cakes Seasonal changing guest coffees , great for trying something new on each visit and taking a bag home of your favourite

I had a three course lunch in this fantastic homely chic and stylist restaurant. The atmosphere in the historic property is relaxed but the standards are star worthy from the table settings, to the art for sale on the walls and the immaculate impeccable service. Abby served us and was friendly informative and timed everything perfectly. Without exception each plate was perfectly presented and portions balanced, they could not have done better. Sadly the street scene could be improved with the removal of the burger sign for the cafe next door and perhaps a better sign for the restaurant closer to the road as the present one is nailed to the roof fascia above the entrance. Parking is in the cafe car park next door with big warning signs saying you cant park, but you can and it’s confusing. Anyway once you are in and seated theres plenty of space and it’s just excellent and worth the mid range price they charge, which is good value for the experience they have created.

Great location, but you need the weather to go with it, and the cream teas are good enough to back for.

Just finished eating my “Italiano” bagel (salami, mozzarella and balsamic). It was seriously fresh and tasty. Reasonably priced too for what is quality food.