The Merrie Lion - Speisekarte

The Inn At Farnborough

➤ Main Street, Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Pizza • Vegan

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"Having passed the sign outside saying pop up restaurant, shop, etc we decided to go and have a look. This being a Saturday Not knowing what to expect we were really impressed by the buildings and presentation. Upon entering the door we were approached by a waiter who it turned was the owner. We explained that we had popped in to see what was on offer. Well it was like trying to extract blood from a stone, we really should have known. Eventually he did offer up information and as the venue was extremely attractive we decided to have a coffee and a hot chocolate, both fine. Whilst having our drinks we enquired of a female waitress if the restaurant did a Sunday roast. She confirmed they did. A little reticent we duly booked for 3 pm the next day a table for 3 persons. On the Sunday we arrived and were shown to a table set for 3 by the owner and we apologised that only 2 could make it. The extra place seating was begrudgingly removed. The change from 3 to 2 had not caused any rearrangement of table placement etc. As we were taking our seats the owner stated we have run out of Beef, no apology, nothing. My wife and I sat down and studied the menu. Having studied the menu to see that on offer was pizza, a salad, hake with rice and pasta. I beckoned to the owner and asked was there any replacement for the Sunday roast as there was no similar type dishes on the menu. The owners reply was gobsmacking. No there was no replacement/substitute, no apology and if we didn 't like we were free to walk. Not wishing to outstay our 'welcome ' we duly 'walked '. So we have a restaurant at 3pm on a Sunday running out of roast, the reason we booked, offering no apology , no appropriate replacement displaying a truely unbelievable attitude from the owner. As we left there were numerous other parties arriving, I hope they didn 't require a roast on a Sunday. I can live with stock shortages, but there are ways of dealing with a situation. What I cannot live with is an arrogant attitude from owners to their guests. This I cannot overlook. You might say a bad day at the office, but we experienced the same attitude 2 days running, there will not be a third. As it happens we are local and may have considered this location for our daughters wedding, absolutely not now. If the owner is interested we did get a Sunday roast at a nice pub/restaurant just up the road and yes they were busy."

The Merrie Lion

➤ Brook Street, CV47 2YH, Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"My husband and I have been to the Merrie Lion pub quiz occasionally or stopped in just for drinks and have always been very happy with the service and the quality here. Tonight we ate for the first time in a long time and were absolutely thrilled with our meal. The prices were extremely reasonable particularly considering the increasing costs. The quality and flavours were really good and all the staff were excellent. We would thoroughly recommend the Merrie Lion and will certainly be back."

The Plough Inn

➤ Church Hill, Stratford-on-Avon, United Kingdom

Pub • Salad • Cheese • Chicken

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"We went for lunch to celebrate my husband 's birthday only to be told We don 't do lunches in the week. That 's not what it says on your website! I said. Oh that must be the previous owners said the young man at the bar. When I said that the website is misleading, the barman told me that they can 't take it down. No apology, no invitation to come back on a day when they are serving lunches very poor customer service."

The Kitchen

➤ Primrose Hill Farm, Banbury, Banbury, United Kingdom

Full • Wine • Coffee • British

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"we love the kitchen and have been regular visitors for a long time. this was our place of choice to enjoy a mid festive season brunch. we chose both agitation in sourdough. the touch was deliciously smooth and creamy. my toast was burned at the edges and, although I asked for the speck to be done well, I had not expected that 2 small pieces I could hardly cut or chew for an additional £4.50 my man ordered extra toast, butter and jam. there was no jam that was disappointed. we were recommended to apply for marmelade next time in booking. the coffee and the tee were great, the ambiente, which, despite the rain, always greeted with the usual stunning landscape view. service is always attentive."