The Egremont Pub

January 2018:

Only found out about this place recently! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Food menu has good variety but the prices are on par with a restaurant. I've had the cod and chips, which were okay, and the veggie burger so far.

Recommended for its nice atmosphere and excellent gin menu.

March 2018:

Downgrading to 3 stars.

The lunch specials aren't good value for money. This is especially true with the pasta.

I had a vegetarian spaghetti dish with tomatoes and olives. Except there weren't any tomatoes or olives to be found. As I ordered quite late, about 10 minutes before the kitchen closed, I didn't bother raising it with staff. This dish, along with chips, cost £10.50.

Speaking of staff, they're an interesting mix. The ones who served me before were polite and friendly.

But today I interacted with new staff members. Their service and attitude left me not wanting to return.

One staff member was particularly annoying with their loud, inane chatter. I understand that one needs to keep themselves entertained when there isn't much customer traffic. But this one was grating.

Come in the evenings for gin but don't expect value for money. Or consistency with the staff.