I was out today with friends who I haven't seen for a while. The pub was busy with a busy beer garden. There was a large stag party there and a some families with young children playing quietly in the garden.
As we sat in the garden, I overheard a member of staff which I can only assume was the owner being very rude and aggressive towards to the young children for playing in the garden. He actually shouted at the one girl because she shouted 'ready or not here I come!' and she cried with upset. What a bike person to do this!!!! It's a beer garden for Christ sake. They were only playing hide and seek and definitely not doing anything out of hand. I was taken back by this and so were other customers.
Later on, the same member of staff went to speak to the families and asked them to retain their children, not sure exactly what was said but the families were very upset and taken back by this. Other customers were horrified by this mans aggressive tone and lack of tolerance for families. When the (I can only assume) grandmother asked the member of staff to apologise to the young girl, the man laughed and demanded they leave the pub. How awful.to belittle someone like this. I will definitely not be returning to this pub anytime soon. Someone should report this man for his rudeness and complete hatred to children or families with children. No one would speak to my children like he spoke to that young girl and get away with it....!
I only hope the family complain and the man gets sacked.for what he has.done....
Read moreI booked a table here for a family group meeting for 5 people. We all travelled about 1 hour to get here from our respective homes. What a gem of a find! A small pub in the town centre, it really stood out from outside the building as bright, clean and well presented. We weren't disappointed inside either. We were welcomed as we came through the door, and the hospitality continued throughout our visit. The team at front of house were warm and friendly, the kitchen staff turned out some lovely home cooked food too. On the menu, there weren't too many choices. This is a good thing as it was a well chosen menu. There was something for everyone in our party, including one gluten intolerant person and one dairy-free. There are labels on the menu for persons with dietary restrictions, and all you have to do is ask the staff if you have a query. There were some really tasty choices on the menu, and all meals coming out of the kitchen were well presented. There were also smaller meal size options on the menu. That leaves room for a desert...well worth doing here. The dairy free member of our party declared the Chocolate Orange Brownie with plant-based ice cream as 'the best pudding she'd had in a very long time'. As I said previously, what a find! This is a pub we will definitely return to again when we meet up. Tip! - book a table. We saw quite a few people having to find somewhere...
Read moreDefinitely a place worth visiting if you're in the neighbourhood. I had my bicycle with me but was able to enter the beer garden through a side entrance/gate which makes it wheelchair friendly also; both bonus points.
I had the steak sandwich; succulent streak strips, perfectly cooked with onions and mushroom between homemade ciabatta bread. Whether the ciabatta was actually homemade I do not know for sure, but it was advertised as such and tasted accordingly. I upgraded my chips to sweet potato and ordered peppercorn side too upon being asked by the waiter (Ed). Everything arrived promptly, warm and very tastefully presented; the chef definitely knows what they are doing.
The bartender pours a nice pint, but forgot to bring a menu or inform Ed that I wanted one. That and the fact you must pay inside are the only 'negative' things I have to say about my experience here.
Ed, you're a class waiter and I hope to have you serve me again next time I visit!
Great food, great drinks, great service and a nice decor in the back beer garden with a mix of tables, lounges...
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