we visited last Tuesday on the stroke of midday and was welcomed in by Wendy, who is the best host and landlady anyone could hope for. we found out it was a family run pub, with various members doing various roles - and by the time we left we felt like honorary members of the family. 😁. Wendy was so welcoming and kind (along with her young staff member, on the day) that I'm still smiling now, thinking of our visit.
the menu is varied, something for everyone and it's not just the usual good country pub grub, there's unique and inventive things on there, such as Mushrooms in a creamy stilton sauce (5 stars, delicious) and a massive Yorkshire pudding with various filling options (5 stars, we had Lincolnshire sausages).
we live four hours away but if I was ever in the area again this is the first and only place I'd choose for lunch. fantastic, thanks again for having us and hosting us so nicely. it...
Read moreMy friend and I visited The Fleece for the first time and it definitely won't be the last. The staff are friendly and the food was amazing. We had the steak pie, there was so much meat, it was unbelievable, the vegetables were cooked just right and the food was hot, which is rare to find in places. Thankyou for a great meal, we'll be back!!!
Update - returned to The Fleece and must say wasn't as impressed. Had the same meal again but my friend couldn't eat his pastry as it was rock hard, he got the corner and it had obviously been reheated to within an inch of its life! Also tried out a Sunday lunch and the roast potatoes were so hard you could barely cut them, the carrots were practically whole and the gravy was tasteless. Had better Sunday lunches elsewhere at a more reasonable price. Sorry to say out of the 3 meals we've had there only the first was good, for the price they charge I would...
Read moreWas very excited to eat in here after so many of the locals had recommended the fleece for their food. Sadly was unable to even try it. Came in with my son who has ASD and asked if we could sit in the other section so as make things easier for both him and other guests since he can be quite loud. Was told no they have to keep all the children in the front as they're too "messy". Very disappointed, not willing to accommodate even after explaining the circumstances. Never known anywhere like it to discriminate against children (not sure if it had anything to do with mine being disabled, but the other rooms all had lights on, should of been no reason why we were refused.) Again very disappointed, wouldn't recommend to anyone with children or children with SEND or those that may have...
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