I ate a chicken curry here one night in the restaurant down stairs and it was really great. It tasted very authentic with exactly the right amount of spice. The accommodation upstairs is another story. The shared communal kitchens and bathrooms and laundry room were slimy and grotty. The shared fridges stunk. I came for work and planned on staying 10 nights but I left after the first night. My first night I was stuck in a tiny room which really didn’t bother me but the window wouldn’t lock so I was worried about security while I was at work. They did upgrade me to a much better room but I left because of the filth of the shared areas. Bins were overflowing and stinky and I couldn’t bring myself to use any of the appliances because everything seemed slimy. I’m sorry to say not a very good experience. They gave me my money back for the accommodation which I’m very...
   Read moreWe dined at 6:15 on a Saturday night. There were tables available and we were seated immediately.
This pub had the most amazing feeling - it had been around d for a long time and we felt its significant history.
The fire was welcome in the cool weather and it added significant charm. This was extended by the historic photos in the walls.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
I had a steak that was perfectly cooked, with amazing chips and a salad. My beautiful wife had salmon and she paid it wonderful compliments, particularly that it wasn’t hidden in sauce or batter. It arrived in the amount of time that I expected.
The pricing was good and this extended to the drinks.
All of the meals were available as takeaway - I reckon the pizzas would...
   Read moreFood was very average. However the bit that I'm really not impressed and am very appalled about is the fact that my partner received a chicken was still pink... After sending it back and just getting a bowl of chips, the chef came out and was saying that she should have gave him another chance, and essentially had a go at her for asking for a bowl of chips. But I wouldn't have wanted another one, and everyone at my table said about it. Then claiming that they were understaffed. Fair enough, but if it was really understaffed, the chef shouldn't have come out to have a go.
Very appalled. Wont be going back...
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