The Ale House — Restaurant in England

We went in for a vegetarian breakfast. My friend and I were both desperate for the bathroom and we wanted to use the facilities before getting down to ordering. When I came out my friend said there was no vegetarian breakfast on the menu and I asked them did they ask. Just at that point the bar person came over and barked at us that we had to make a donation because we used the facilities. I tried to explain we were going to eat if they had vegetarian breakfast but she kept on about making a donation and that she'd give me cash back on my card! I looked at the menu and said they didn't have vegetarian options to which she replied they did. I'm sorry but I have NEVER been set about in this manner for using the facilities before ordering and we certainly weren't going to eat there after that ordeal! We left without spending a penny and I'm sure their bank isn't broken by us each spending a penny. Had she not come at us like a bulldog chewing a wasp we might have been more open to staying there for food as pre planned.

Edit: I did not show metta to the woman and was resentful for the way we were treated when we attempted to visit the ale house. We had just come away from a 6 weeks out of 16/17 weeks Buddhist working retreat and I was a bit overwhelmed by the first interaction we had with any human outside the project. I am sorry that she is suffering. And maybe business isn't good. May she will learn better like I am learning not to cause offence. I was simply surprised we weren't getting water out of the of their public house without being given the right menu option and being charged for it. With as much kindness in the world, the house that cannot provide a passing stranger a glass of water with being asked for money is a sad house indeed. They need help 🙏✨💕 I should learn the lesson to speak with crystal clear speech with kindness and not idly. May all beings be happy, may all blessings be...

Just popped in to the ale House looking for something to eat. Menu looked OK. But boy were we surprised. I had a gammon steak and my husband had a stake. When the plate came out I knew I was in for a treat. It was delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. My husband stake was so tender he didn't need his stake knife to cut it. We would highly recommend you give them a visit, you won't be disappointed. We were left alone to enjoy are meal and had a good chat afterwards really friendly staff. A real treat. Looking forward to our next visit. Robert...

Situated on a junction by another 2 pubs..it wouldn't be high on my must go to pubs by the vibe it gives off. However I believe you should give anyplace a fair chance. I was invited baby a friend to recently meet here to watch an England football game.

The beer was good and the outside beer garden was OK with a couple of well situated tvs. The staff were pleasant and professional but somehow the inside is uninviting.

It appeals to the kind of person who isn't fussy or bothered by trends, colours,...