"We visited for a birthday (Sunday 3rd Sept) after being recommended here by a colleague. We arrived around 5 minutes early ... There was no one available to show us where to be seated at the front of the building so I had to pop my head around the bar to acknowledge someone to come over. A lady came to us who was friendly and pleasant and showed us to our table which was right next to the kitchen and looked like it was set up for a table of 8 not 5. Although a little disappointed with where we were sat, the drinks were ordered which came quickly and we were given menus for both the Sunday lunch and the main menu. Lots of options on there however I personally opted for the pie. I have to say that I was a little disappointed when it came to find it was puff pastry, as this was not stated on the menu however at the same time perhaps I should have asked what pastry it was before ordering. I did eat it, although it was not the best. My partner had a steak which was a little tough in parts but mostly ok. The chips were probably the best part of all the meals. A waitress came over to us and started to clear plates away even though my mother in law was still chewing! Being sat where we were, staff were continually back and forth with food, empty plates etc., and the squeaky kitchen door was not the nicest of noises when trying to have a conversation. It was also noted that the radio was on instead of a play list of music so advertisements between songs was not the ideal ambience! Due to our table being booked for 8.15pm, we were one of the last remaining tables and my partner almost felt bad asking for a hot drinks menu to which she was advised they did not have. The response of what do you want was not the most pleasant ways of asking someone who is paying good money to eat and drink there. We ordered a number of hot drinks and one dessert the dessert was brought almost instantly and was eaten and the plate taken away before the hot drinks had even come to the table. The next minute, a gentlemen (possibly the manager) was set up with a laptop just behind us speaking with staff members (work related conversations) which made us feel that they had finished for the night and we were almost in their way. Glasses were being collected off our table although not completely finished however we finished our coffees and paid the £172.00 bill which to me was not worth it for the service we received. All in all, its not the worst place I 've visited, nor is it the best. We probably won 't rush to visit again, and if we do only maybe for a drink and bowl of chips! ... although I would request a seat elsewhere."
