1705 Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in England

We had planned to celebrate our anniversary with a special dinner and decided to book a table at the hotel’s 1705 restaurant.

Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we had hoped for. The restaurant lighting was so dim that it was difficult to even read the menu. While I appreciate the importance of ambience, this felt uncomfortable rather than atmospheric. When I politely asked if we could be seated at a table with better lighting, I was abruptly told “no” because those tables were supposedly reserved—despite the fact that they remained empty throughout the evening.

After ordering mocktails, we were left waiting for 30 minutes before being told that the staff were still “looking for the ingredients.” Feeling parched, I requested some still water, but even that took time to arrive. The lack of attention and basic hospitality was unacceptable for a hotel of this standard. At one point, I couldn’t help but feel as though we had stepped into a scene from Fawlty Towers. Nearby tables sat uncleared for over an hour, leaving the entire area looking neglected and uninviting—completely contrary to the polished impression given on the hotel’s website.

The situation worsened when a family arrived with a dog that barked continuously, adding to the disruption. By this stage, we were already feeling upset and uncomfortable. When our food finally arrived—after another 25-minute wait—it proved another disappointment. The chicken was overcooked, tough, and unpleasant to eat. As someone who has always supported the hospitality industry and understands the challenges it faces, I was dismayed at the lack of even the most...

Really nice restaurant with a good atmosphere and friendly staff. We stayed at the Beaumont Estate for a week and had dinner at the 1705 Restaurant multiple times after a long day of activities. We cannot think of much that can be improved to the food.

From the starters we had the cauliflower & scallops, broccoli & stilton soup, crab arancini and parma ham & fig crostinis. From the main we had the roasted lamb with couscous, pork belly with mash, gnocci, risotto and baked cod. Everything tasted delicious. From a nutritional point of view there is a bit of lack of vegetables in the main dishes, but side veggies such as broccoli, asparagus and french beans can be ordered. All very good.

The restaurant also serves burgers and pizzas that seem to be popular with families with young children. We did not try any of these and would certainly recommend their more sophisticated dishes anyway. We also did not try any desserts.

A minor point for improvement: The staff could be a bit more engaging with the customers as almost all guest are probably visiting the surrounding attractions throughout the day. This is an easy opportunity to connect with them.

We are very happy customers and would certainly eat here again when...

We spent the night at the DeVere Beaumont and didn’t really want to leave the estate to find a meal. We took advantage of their restaurant and were worried about the reviews we read online.

Our experience from arrival to end were great!! As a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (10yrs and 5yrs) we were warmly welcomed on our arrival by the friendly staff. Quickly shown to our table, we were settled in nice and were given menus right away. The kids menu had a decent and fair choice of meals. Staff were friendly and attentive at all moments. They interacted in a polite manner and always made the kids smile and feel welcome. Nice choice of wines here. They were able to recommend a good accompaniment for the individual plates. The kids meals were a good size for both ages. We did have to give my older son a little extra from our own plates but that was fine. Food in general was good and had a nice fresh flavour to it all. The large salads are big enough to enjoy as a meal. The general ambiance and feel of the restaurant is smart but relaxed. It is nice to be able to have a place that kids are...