The best restaurants serving British food in West Highcliffe Christchurch South West

Ok booked here for an anniversary meal. On entrance no greeting from boy staff. Never asked for our reservation and just sat us down. The place was empty with droll music playing from the 1920’s unfortunately unless I was in my 90s I already hated it. The waiters who were very young and experience were nice enough but needed an older head to guide them. Ordered a flat glass of champagne £18 per glass how they can justify that I don’t know. Looked at the menu but was put off by the whole atmosphere so left after a glass of fizz. Can’t comment on the food unfortunately but if its as uninspiring as the restaurant we’ve dodged a bullet. Maybe need to look at a few other places in the area to see how service is done. Very poor I’m afraid. Would not return!

As a garden centre, it’s your typical affair. A selection of household plants indoors, garden equipment and generic household items. When we asked about the dog policy, “if I wanted a dog, I’d buy one, they’re not welcome anywhere in the store.” was the response from front desk. Strange how they profit from selling pet items, including a dogs welcome sign, but have a real attitude towards dogs.