Maybe we still haven’t cracked the code on UK pub etiquette, but my wife and I felt rather foolish after walking in and standing around for about five minutes before one of the employees finally walked over and asked if we wanted to eat. The food was pretty tasty, and the wine was so-so. Although friendly, the wait staff was quite slow, and it took ages to get our check and then to pay. I would probably go back if time was of no concern.
Scooby
Rating des Ortes: 1 Blandford Forum, United Kingdom
Don’t let the reasonable looking outside of this establishment fool you. The food served is distinctly average: for example, limp salad served with chronically overdone steak. I’ve seen better food at motorway services. And, as for the service by the owner, it seems that he has not understood the idea of customer service. My family asked for a buffet to be made; a varied was promised; we received a small selection of dower sandwiches. It appeared the owner wanted to maximise his profits, caring little about the quality of service given. Locals say that the owner has been bankrupt twice; if that is true, I’m not surprised. My advice: give this disappointing pub a big miss.