St Peters Finger — Restaurant in England

I used to go to St Peter's Finger and it was a nice pub. We came back after a long break and I have no idea what changed, be it the owner, the chef or both, but the change was definitely for worse. Even though the pub was not even half full, the quality of the food was inadequate compared to it's price and the menu seems to be a joke to the chef and the owners.

We first decided to order some drinks. The menu of the drinks made it seem like what we are getting is a fresh juice with an addition of water, where in fact what we got was a can of pop for £2,80 (£2 more than what you can get in a regular shop). And I do understand that they want to make an income, but this was misinformed choice.

Moving onto food, we have ordered a veggie platter (cost of 10 pounds) for 4 small bowls containing a spoon full of tzatziki, a spoon full of hummus and a spoon full of Baba Ganoush (which tasted and felt in the mouth like cold vomit). The Falafel, olives and the feta was the nicest part of this dish (probably shop bought), as the Croutes just tasted like slightly damp dry bread and Smoked Paprika & Maple Tempeh Skewers had little taste to them.

The ham and egg were nice and the normal portion turned out to be too big for me, the meat platter was not as pleasant looking as it could be, but it was of typical taste, however the most expensive dish we have ordered, which was a duck breast, turned out to be a problem to the chef. As much as the duck breast was nice, the chef did not know his own menu too well. On the board it stated that it would come with cabbage, leek and bacon, but what we got was some chives, green beans, a bit of a cabbage leaf and rosemary. We have asked about the cabbage that was supposed to come with the meal and the waitress apologized and went to inform the chef about the mistake. It wasn't long before the waitress came back and gave us a bowl with what looked like heated up cabbage and leek, no bacon. This dish was on the specials board and it seems it was too much for the chef to remember.

Side wise, the onion rings were delicious but the side salad tasted like it had a bath in vinegar. This was an expensive and not satisfying experience which we will not be repeating...

If you thought that visiting a pub named Peter’s Finger would be a place to tickle your fancy, you might just end up feeling a bit… underwhelmed. Let’s dive right in, shall we?

First off, let’s talk about the portions. I ordered the “Steak Pie with Mash” in eager anticipation, only to quickly realize that I should have brought a magnifying glass instead of my appetite! The pie was an ok size and tasted nice  but as for the mash? A mere whisper of potato that was flattened for some reason, then scored with a lattice pattern as if to distract you from its size! If I’d known I was going to get such a minuscule serving, I might of asked for a teaspoon to eat it with.

To make matters worse, my plate was garnished with what can only be described as a scattering of Red cabbage, which was meant to fool you into think you had a full plate of food. I was truly left questioning whether the chef was trying to start a trend of “micro meals.”

Now, let’s discuss the service. The male Italian waiter we encountered must have been a method actor preparing for a role as 'The Abrupt,' because he was certainly committed. While he took our order with all the warmth of a damp dishcloth, I half expected him to roll his eyes every time we asked for something!

When we asked about dessert, the look on his face resembled that of someone who’d just discovered their pizza arrived as a salad. Honestly, I was just looking for a sweet ending, not a look like I asked him to get Peter to check my prostate.

So, if you find yourself hankering for a pint and a meal that makes a gourmet ant feel well-fed, Peter’s Finger may be the place for you. Just be prepared to leave with a hearty laugh and an even heartier thirst for a proper feast.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for somewhere to work on your “diet,” Peter’s Finger is calling… just don’t expect to leave satisfied or with a waiter who’s mastered the art of...

Not been there for years..

Whilst Decor, atmosphere staff were very curtious, the pub was far too busy for the small team they had on service to the volume of customers. They did extremely well considering.

Downside - Cramped seating area and having to ask diners to move their chairs in so I could squeeze past in order to get to the toilet.

Yes, understand they need to make money and get a lot of diners in from the campsite close by whilst the season is high, but had I been of a person of a more proportionate figure, the embarrassment to ask some one to stand up to push their chair in to pass not ideal. Clearly no thought in how the tables have been placed or access to and from entry/exit points has been considered. Saftey first right?

An additional shower was on offer to another customer whilst sat at the table, a very wet dog walked past and decided to shake, spraying all the water from its back. It then brushed past her because of the tight space between tables.

Food - Quite over priced, nothing really to write home about. If you have a small appetite then you will be fine.

Menu - Needs to be printed larger so you can see what is available as well as the putting the prices in bold so they can be easily seen. The size menu warrants being printed on both sides. Not all crammed to fit one side with a tiny, tiny font. If your going to waste a piece of paper cramming on one side, you might as well use the back!

Not sure on this one if I'm honest.. Maybe in a...