The Coach & Horses — Restaurant in England

The birds in here look like Alan Partridge and act like it too. They don't even have goldfish lips which is the most surprising element of a night here. There are adults playing board gamescin steady clothing. That works here. Blandly nonconformist in a disturbingly conforming indifferent manner, you can feel the bottled up aggression of people looking at each other thinking is this where my life is heading...all the excitement of the Norfolk Coast... downing cheap wine that passes for both sophistication and paint stripper...70s Scunthorpe bow tie night is yelling in my ear. Still it's the same price as Mauls (nightmare)'and the wine here has the edge on that place. Decor is B&Q vomited on by Ikea, photos of cutesy 'dog landlords' paintings that you just want to send to rainbow bridge with nails in the coffin supplied by TKMaxx,which is what everyone here seems to be dressed in head to toe. an elephants graveyard of Boots staff and people pretending I think to be French .., but it works quite well, but now I think about it I think ive been taken 'ostage in a Burtons about 1988. No doubt at all the place is popular, but supplied me with all the bland dysphoria of a four year olds painting of its parents that you feel morally inclined to stick on a fridge and clap at until they tear it off pissed when they're an angst riddled 17 yr old? . We know it's garbage, but we have to indulge. I love it, in the way that I love a toby carvery going...

Food was fine as were all of the very pleasant staff, bar one great exception. The afternoon's most memorable aspect came in the form of the manager from hell! She made Basil Fawlty look polite & professional, with patronizing & provocative comments that are actually so outrageous they are quiet funny in retrospect. "Do we look closed? I've opened the doors haven't I?" was the diamond opener and it got better. It appears that exasperated questions are her specialty, as the next comment, after I accidentally asked her about my coffee as well as another member of staff - "Is HE serving you?!?!?" she said, as if to say "Are you a moron?!". Our party of 4 adults and 3 children must have spent around £80 for lunch and drinks but that did nothing to influence her legendary performance! My 2 year old dropped some torn napkin on the floor during lunch and she made a big show of tutting and casting her eyes heavenward. The rudeness continued and, at one point, I had to take over from my affronted wife who couldn't speak to her for fear of losing her temper. To be honest, I'm glad places like this still exist for the drama, but a word of warning; don't go there...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Coach and Horses, and I must say the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the stage for a perfect meal.

But what truly elevated our visit was the incredible service from our waiter, which we never got his name but was working Tuesday 1/10/24 at 3pm. He was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and his recommendations were spot on. His attention to detail, friendly demeanor, and genuine passion for his work made the evening feel special. He was a true credit to the company, embodying the highest standards of customer service.

The food itself was outstanding—each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and creativity. But it was our waiter who made the entire dining experience unforgettable. His professionalism and enthusiasm added that extra touch that sets The Coach and Horses apart.

We will definitely be returning and would...