I've known this pub for many years but had recently been advised that the steaks were exceptional. And they are. Attended with friends, starters, 4 fillet steaks with sauce, 2 bottles of wine - Β£230 - exceptional value for money especially because the steaks really are superb. Choice of 6/8/10 oz fillet is welcome too. Over a decade ago this pubs famous coaching inn neighbour served the best steak I have eaten - until Friday night - that quality is back - perfectly cooked to each of our orders -blue, MR - all exactly as requested - with great flavour. Do not expect tablecloths and candles - this is still a pub - and all the better for it - it just happens to be an excellent steak restaurant too but don't expect to be in a high class restaurant environment - will be back if...
Β Β Β Read moreThe waiting staff are very pleasant, but thereβs no sense of urgency/ efficiency. We went with 2 young families in the evening and had a lengthy wait before we could place our orders (40 mins at least). The food was prepared with cheap and nasty ingredients- the steak pie was the worst pie Iβve ever experienced: dry meat and inedible pastry. The veg and chips however were greatβ¦ kidsβ meals were also cheaply made. It seems the kitchen is disorganised and too layed back, not taking pride in sourcing quality ingredients. Not worth the price- thereβs a lot of work to do before the establishment can claim...
Β Β Β Read moreMyself and four others visited on Saturday evening. We were shown to a table in the corner which we found difficult to sit round as it was to close to the walls and adjacent tables. It was obvious that they couldnt accommodate the number of people already in the rrstaurant. We asked to be moved to another table which wasn't any better. Although the food was ok the service was really slow. Diners who came in after us received all three courses before we had received our main course. I wouldn't recommend eating at the restaurant on a...
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