Toby Carvery

I’m going to give it 3 stars for the location, just on the canal it’s very peaceful and you wouldn’t know the a500 was just the other side of the tree line.
I went Sunday with my lady and visiting friends. We were told it was a 30 min wait which was fine as there was seating outside to while away the minutes. We didn’t end up having to wait that long though which was a nice surprise.
We were seated in a booth close to the carvery and everything smelled wonderful, we ordered some drinks but had to ask again 10 minutes later but I will let them off as it was busy.
The meal itself was lovely, would have been nice to see more of a variety of veg (mainly mash, cauliflower and carrots) some peas, sweetcorn or similar to color the plate would have been great.
My major complaint was the crackling which I think I chipped a tooth on. It was so hard it was dangerous! I pointed it out to the waitress but it was laughed of a little. I would hope that was just a one off though
Overall a good value experience with just a few niggles, just don’t go hoping for anything unique as food wise I have had better for a similar price. Very nice location though.

Oh dear oh dear. One of my weirdest experiences in a restaurant. Congratulations to the Toby Carvery for earning my first ever one star review.
Having been here for a meal before, I had been quite impressed with the carvery, which offered a good value meal with a choice of meats and vegetables. Its position in Festival Park made it a good place to eat I was visiting the nearby cinema or Waterworld.
On my last visit, I brought a friend, which was unfortunate, given what was to come. We walked into a restaurant full of happy diners chomping away. The carvery was all laid out and looking appetizing. We decided to go for the carvery and were told that due to staff shortage, the carvery was closed. I offered to carve the meat myself and was told I wasn’t allowed to do so. Then, when we said we would order from the main menu, we were told there would be no food from there either. It was 1.15pm.
On the way out, we were passed by diners on the way in. We watched them get seated and then served from the carvery. Hmm. Not sure what it all means. Except for a one star review from me.

this restaurant is my favourite, they offer a starter and carvery for just £5. the carvery consists of a chef who carves the fresh meat up and then a huge selection of vegetables, gravy and sauces.
the staff are very nice and always remember you.

This Pub is good not the cheapest of carverys but good with a nice setting near a lake .
The food is fresh and tastes nice but i think the seating area is very cramped (chairs too close together).
They have a huge car park .
The pub can get very busy mainly more at weekends, they do other food which is on the menu which is also nice again not the cheapest but not expensive.
The staff should be paid alittle bit more as everytime im there they seem to do more then the chefs .
The staff are always dressed smart with good manners but could a l me smile.