The Leather Bottle — Restaurant in England

So been here a few times . First time very nice ,clean and quick service . Could tell the person serving wasn't interested in talking . Food was nice ,nothing special . Chicken wings where generic chip shop batter ones some sauce on . Came back a second time ,will not be going again . Full of local drunks and people with no volume control . Walked in to the bar was told to take a seat and someone will take our order . No way to fill out check and trace . Taking a seat was a mistake ! 20 minute go by no service just been ignored. Went back to the bar and was told we had to sit down and someone will serve us . 5 minute later . Waitress comes over with "what can I get ya " ,didn't know what was on tap or in bottles . Drinks did come out pretty quick . .Rather awkward when they have to go back to get the card machine each time instead of bringing it with them .To get another drink or some form of service it was like the crystal maze ! To get food ,made eye contact plenty of times ,waved at the waitress/waiter and nothing ,ended up going up to one of them at a serving hatch to order to be told to sit down again ,for her to finish her conversation and come over when she felt like it . So 40 minute wait for a burnt pizza and halloumi gyros . Halloumi was so over cooked it squeeked and had the texture of a cheap frying steak . Will not be returning . Will stick to drinking at the Artlenock and ordering...

The Brit has been through many owners and tenants. For an old biker pub in the middle of nowhere it still retains an authentic feel. It's rough. It's vaguely familiar. They have open mike in a Tuesday and rock on Fridays and Saturdays. Want to see a proper working man's pub in action then this is as close as you'll get any time soon. No food. Chippy up the road.

Now. I just learnt it is closing soon. Another community pub bites the dust. Sorry to see y'all go. Say bye to Saxon, the biggest pub dog you'll likely see any time soon. And he likes to sing to...

What a little gem. We weren't quite sure how to take this place from the outside when we arrived but it appeared recently refurbished and the Sunday Roast was truly wonderful. We had a great meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the meal. It was a very pleasing find.

A point for improvement would be to get baby changing facilities. But it is a challenge in an old style of pub.

We would revisit for...