The William Webb Ellis — Restaurant in Rugby

I took my team out for a Christmas lunch and must admit, it was a little underwhelming.

The food was overcooked and cold when it arrived, but no one dared to send anything back as we had already been waiting so long and just wanted something to eat.

We had pre-ordered the entire meal, so we could have been notified at the start that there was no sticky toffee pudding. Instead, we were informed only when it was due to be served. Alternatives were offered, and most of us opted for Christmas pudding. Five minutes later, the waitress returned to inform us that the Christmas pudding would take an additional 40 minutes. Everyone changed their orders again, yet 45 minutes later, desserts arrived — including one very burnt Christmas pudding, even though no one had ordered it.

Overall, the experience was unpleasant, with most of the team deciding not to return in the future.

I do think the waiting staff did their best; they were very kind and friendly. However, it seems that management was somewhat lacking, and the kitchen was...

This was booked for young adults with learning disabilities, meal booked for 12.30pm, menus sorted, deposits handed in, 18 people booked ready for their Christmas meal. On the morning the pub called to say meal is at 1pm!!! On arrival there was no atmosphere, no Christmas music we did ask we were told its the radio nothing they could do... white paper table clothes like we were going to a children's party. After waiting to be served with drinks for a while. We arrived at 12.45pm starters came out at 1.50 pm nothing special but ok. The main meal came out at 2.35pm appalling, dried up burnt stuffing balls, gravy was like water, roast potatoes that were that burnt there was no potato inside, Turkey luke warm and smelt, veg soggy broccoli no colour. Most returned untouched, should never of been served up in the first place. A further wait of 1/2 hour before pudding arrived, of which 2 never even arrived. This experience for young adults who were looking forward to their Christmas meal is not exceptable... We will...

Update 26/4/23 Went for the mini fish, chips and mushy peas this time. Decent size for a mini and lovely light crunchy batter. Always a pleasant experience at this pub. Update 29/11/22 Lunch again with friends. Tried their chilli and rice this time. Good chilli and I can honestly say accompanied by the best rice I've ever had in a pub - proper fluffy well-cooked long grain rice! Update 31/7/22 - four of us popped in on the off chance of some food after returning from the Commonwealth Games in Coventry. Despite the place being very busy with Sunday lunch trade, they fitted us in with hot chicken and turkey sandwiches, which hit the spot. Update 28/3/22 - lunchtime offer is now 2 mains for £12. Sign of the times!

Went for lunch with a couple of friends. Good value at 2 mains for £10: choice of about 10 fairly simple dishes, nicely cooked and presented. A decent range...