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Called in to have a coffee and hot panini did have a dog no mention of not allowed in the shop until coffee brought over and told to leave!!! staff had seen me with daughter and dog at ordering and again when coffee brought to table then ?manager came over was rude and said we had to go daughter stood out in the rain with dog and manager person took the coffee away to put in takeaway cups Staff disorganised and queuing out of the door as so slow Too many staff and not working together leading to slow service poor granny in a mobility scooter left out in the rain as couldn’t get in to be served Worst coffee I have ever been served totally undrinkable Signage needs to be displayed to make owners aware that dogs are not welcomed and staff need some training about how to be respectful and courteous to customers as the manager was downright rude to us which is totally unacceptable Not a nice experience at all

We had a group of 11 for lunch and I must say the food and service were just brilliant. Food was delicious and the staff were very attentive. We will def be back to this great country pub

Magical thank you. For making my 75th birthday one to remember xx

Ate here on a Sunday lunchtime- 3 adults and 2 young children. Whole experience was excellent. We didn’t have a booking and phoned up with about 20 minutes notice. They fitted us in no problem with a space that was very well suited for us. All the staff were lovely, and it was clear all the customers were enjoying themselves too. Food was great - huge roast servings with fantastic Yorkshire puddings (our 3 year old is a Yorkshire pudding fanatic and he rated them highly). Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic lunch. I had the home made beef stew which was superb. The staff were extremely helpful, and obviously enjoying their service. It became obvious that this atmosphere is generated by the fantastic hosts Dean and Paul. What a lovely country pub.

This is like home from home. I was at a vets a few mins around the corner & had 4 hours to kill. I had travelled 60 miles to get there & asked if there was anywhere near by that I could get a coffee. I was directed to Stirrups. Arriving tired starving disorientated & quite stressed after a long drive in the snow with a very sick animal in the passengers seat. I ordered a fat fry up for breakfast which was amazing & a coffee which was superb. They even do Gluten free (I'm allergic just to extra awkward) BUT WHAT STANDS OUT (apart from the food & spot on coffee) was the staff & service. Amber who was behind the bar was so so lovely not only offering top service but also asked about my animal at the vets, stopping for chat gave me WiFi password & offered such kindness & compassion that it genuinely made me feel so much better. The staff put the heating up for me & gave me a nice spot by a radiator as it was freezing which was so so nice of them. My only other option was a waiting room or the car for 4 hours not nice in 1 degrees! Kindness is such a rarity in the world that we live in. Thankyou staff at Stirrups & especially Amber for you hospitality & kindness, compassion & smile.

After reading reviews we thought we would have breakfast here. The tea was served straight away with a 20 minute wait for the cooked deluxe breakfast. It was greasy, all piled onto a small plate and items of a poor and cheap quality. Took me back to the cheap London "Greasy Spoons" of the 70s. The Cabin not dog friendly, was very cramped inside and with the entrance door left constantly open it was also very cold inside. Not an enjoyable experience and expensive for what it was...... which was terrible. Our advice,...... go to the Barley Mow Pub a 2 minute walk away

Went for lunch today during Burger and Pie Week. We had a venison burger and a turkey burger, both were delicious. Great service from the young bartender. We heard her telling other guests she was only 16 but she was so confident and welcoming, even gave us a little taste of the cider before we ordered. Only room for improvement is that it was a little chilly, maybe light that lovely fire on a grey October day.

This is only my opinion Sunday roast with Brie starter. Starter was fabulous really good with the chilli . 4/5 Would have been lovely with some caramelised onion that would’ve made it a 5 out of 5 . The roast dinner looked great, good size portions and very nicely presented. Beef but texture was fibrous. It almost appeared to be tiny squares of meat strung together with sinue. I think this was “fake meat” made by bits stuck together and appeared to be netted with tiny squares of meat 🤢🤢 and it was cut to thickly. Cauliflower cheese was undercooked and lacked flavour could’ve done with some mustard and some cheese, roast potatoes were okay it would’ve been nice if they had been fluffed up even with a little bit of flour before adding to the hot oil. This means it would’ve been crispy rather than chewy and sharp edged. White pepper would’ve been nice on the table to have with some of the vegetables, The dinner lacked flavour/seasoning 2/5 staff were very nice very friendly and atmosphere was lovely.

Having eaten here 2 nights. The food standard was excellent both nights. The ambience in the restaurant would be better with more clients. The service on both evenings was attentive without being intrusive.. The trout small plate was delightful in taste and presentation. The lamb and duck dishes were cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. Both dishes were well balanced and filling. The cod dish was very filling and an unusual presentation of cod and crab. The meal was complete with great champagne and wine without a need for a pudding! Compliments to the kitchen brigade and waiting staff

Have had some fantastic meals at The Cock Inn, especially the Indian menu it is top drawer!

Great value chippie in the city centre, one of my favourites in fact. Absolutely recommend sitting out the back and having their daily sausage chips and Mushy peas special

Last evening I asked for any gluten free drinks as I am coeliac 2 managers had no idea what was gluten containing drinks Not one member of staff had any idea and I was told I could drink any wine or spirit which is not the case Very rude and dismissive in front of other customers, unprofessional and ignorant

Amazing food, lovely bright pub/ restaurant with friendly staff. The Pie and deserts were amazing!

Wowsa ............ Calm confidence lives here ............ If you want the best food served in a clean and professionally run cafe then stop here , leave your worries outside and enjoy the experience......... Enough words , we'll come here again .....