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The Double Red Duke, Cotswolds
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The Clanfield Tavern
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Hmmm. This isn't the owner's fault but I really think it should've been noticed and addressed by them.
I need to preface this with ... The café has toilets!
On arrival the place was busy but there were still lots of tables free outside.
We noticed one couple sat outside with their boy, about 3 years old. They drew our attention because the boy was in underpants and nothing else.
Maybe he's hot. It can feel muggy right now.
We went indoors to choose what we wanted to eat. I went back outside to find us a table (not easy as they were all dirty. Needed a good wipe down, especially as wasps are aplenty).
One table looked okay, and was next to the young boy, and his parents. As I sat down I noticed the boy staring at me, as they do at that age. I looked up and there he his butt naked.
The pants have now gone. And he's stood with what God gave him on full show. Facing me, and all other customers.
I looked towards the parents.
Maybe they'd not noticed.
But I was wrong. They'd removed the pants to make it easier for him to use the potty - yes you read that right. The portable potty they had opened out on the floor near their table!
This happened twice while we were there.
I don't know how the parents thought for one second this was okay. Unless they all pee/poo in buckets while having lunch.
The Dad then emptied the potty in the cafés toilets!
Now, I know this isn't the café doing this but COME ON.
It's disgusting allowing people to do it.
It wasn't hidden. It was for everyone to see when they arrived, left and walked out of the café. They were sitting right at the entrance.
It's also a child protection issue. People have phones!
Just to reiterate... the café had toilets!
The tables really needed cleaning, and the bench seats. Being busy isn't an excuse.
We won't...
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Having organised a rendezvous over lunch with another family, we all looked forward to eating at Blakes today, especially after having heard such good reviews!
Upon our arrival (12:30), we discovered that there was a struggle for parking. Thankfully, there is a free car park at the far end of the village, just a few hundred metres down the road and well within walking distance, with a footpath all the way. Understandably, it was fairly busy being the peak of lunchtime on a Saturday and we borrowed a couple of chairs for our makeshift long table.
The menu is varied and the food on offer caters to a wide audience, with kids and vegetarian options available.
I ordered the Blakes BBQ pulled pork Brioche bun. It came with coleslaw and homemade paprika shoe strings. It truly tasted delightful, so much so, I couldn't stop my daughter from stealing half of it! I would strongly recommend for all meat lovers out there!
My wife ordered one of the specials; cheese toastie served with Portuguese chorizo stew. The toastie tasted decent, especially having been served on Blakes' very own, home baked sourdough bread (loaves are available for purchase at the till for £4). The stew however was rather disappointing, despite looking appetising and presented well, it tasted quite bland.
The toilets were clean and tidy, as was the rest of the cafe. I found that the customer service could have been slightly more friendly, as I did not see a single smile. It is more expensive than most cafes but you are getting what you are paying for; high quality produce. I enjoyed my lunch at Blakes and I would recommend it to all, for a...
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My family and I recently had the most wonderful lunch at Blake's Kitchen, and I cannot express enough how delightful the experience was! The food, oh, the food! Comfort food at its finest! Every dish we ordered was a true culinary delight, made with love and care. But what truly made our lunch exceptional was the warm, friendly service we received from the staff. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and attended to our every need with a smile. It's evident that the team at Blake's Kitchen takes great pride in ensuring their guests have a memorable experience.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a place to enjoy delicious comfort food in a cosy and rustic environment with top-notch service, look no further than Blake's Kitchen. Thank you, Blake's Kitchen, for an unforgettable lunch - we'll be singing your praises to...
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