The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen — Restaurant in England

First time if trying here we came accross it whilst looking at the elephant outside and my boy liked the play area. So we booked up to come over for lunch this weekend. Went in for 12.30 on a Saturday got in before loads were there to eat so it was pretty quiet. We had a choice of a booth outside or a table inside. We went for inside as it kept trying to rain. Owner/manager was nice and friendly and so we're the bar staff. A good choice of 'pub grub' food. Everyone enjoyed their meals, even the more picky ones liked their food. The father in law went for pie and mash (which he has quite often) and enjoyed it. The steak baguette was tasty especially when I added onions and grilled halloumi. I was concerned of how good it was going to be, I was re assured when I was asked how I wanted it cooked and was definitely not disappointed. The pizza on the specials is a good size and even comes out in its own box and I was told that was really good. Service was prompt, you definitely get a lot for your money and everyone felt it was very reasonable. The play area outside was great as well, we sat in the restaurant section in the end but the kids loved the play area. I never visited before but clearly the new management are...

My husband and I went for supper to this pub for the first time as we have seen very good reviews on it. Well, I am not sure if people are used to this kind of food hence the good reviews but we found it rather unpleasant. The steak was the most toughest and full of hard pieces of fat which I had to keep taking out of my mouth to put aside for our dog(she liked it though). The food is very basic, steak and chips, nothing else, anything else you pay extra for which becomes expensive. The bill came to £39 and the food was not worth that price. Should have rather opted for Burger King. It seems to be a pub for workers after the day's work, they were loud, shouting on top of their voices having beer after beer. I cannot give any stars for atmosphere. It is not the place to go if you want to enjoy a good meal out for an evening. We won't be going...

Food was absolutely terrible. Maybe I was lucky with pub food before, but I really had an impression that dishes like “sausage & mash” or “meat pie” are usually done quite well in English pubs. But it was absolutely terrible in this place. I think it’s pretty hard to make mash potatoes to taste awful - but this place did it! I bet they microwaved old mash potatoes or did something similar. Sausages were awful too and honestly it’s not hard to buy good tasting sausages just from a regular supermarket. The sauces on meat pies were so bad, my husband finished only half of his portion just because he couldn’t eat it anymore and he was very hungry. They could at least serve their sauces on a side so that meals are not ruined completely. Anyway, awful. The only thing we enjoyed was the garding seating area. It was a beautiful day and...