I must say, my experience at the £65 per person Christmas dinner was nothing short of disappointing. From start to finish, it felt like a complete waste of money.Let's begin with the food itself, which I can only describe as lackluster. It was evident that everything had been either microwaved or pre-frozen. Is this what passes for a "festive" meal these days? The main course was served cold and had to be microwaved by the poor staff who seemed overwhelmed and undertrained. How festive indeed!The starters were equally underwhelming. I could have sworn I tasted freezer burn in my soup, which is just unacceptable for a supposedly high-end dining experience. The uninspired presentation did not make matters any better; it felt like they simply threw some sad-looking dishes onto a plate and called it a day.And don't get me started on the dessert! I've never seen such unappetizing slices of apple pie in my life. They were clearly mass-produced and lacked any trace of freshness or flavor. It's safe to say that even a store-bought treat would have been more enjoyable.To top it all off, the service left much to be desired. The staff seemed disinterested , as if they couldn't wait for their shift to end. It took an eternity just to get someone's attention when we needed something, let alone receive any sort of friendly or efficient service.It truly baffles me how they had the audacity to charge £65 per person for this subpar excuse of a Christmas dinner. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless you enjoy eating mediocre food that has been lazily reheated in a microwave.Wheelchair accessibility: recently visited The Whip and Collar with high hopes for an enjoyable dining experience, as it had been advertised as having disabled access. Unfortunately, my expectations were shattered when I discovered that although the establishment claimed to be accessible, there was no provision for an accessible toilet. This glaring oversight left me feeling frustrated and disappointed.The lack of an accessible toilet raises important questions about the sincerity of the restaurant's commitment to inclusivity. Did they simply overlook this crucial aspect? Or worse still, did they make false claims about their level of accessibility in order to attract more customers without actually addressing their needs?Moreover, this omission implies a disregard for disabled individuals who may wish to dine at the restaurant. It sends a message that their patronage is not valued or considered essential enough to warrant appropriate facilities.As someone who does not have a disability myself, I cannot fully comprehend how frustrating and disheartening this situation must be for those who do require accessible facilities(in this circumstance it is my father). Not only does it inconvenience them during their visit but it also highlights a broader societal issue where businesses fail to recognize and accommodate diverse needs adequately.In conclusion, despite initially promising signs of accessibility upon arrival at the restaurant, I was left deeply disappointed by its lack of an accessible toilet. This shortcoming raises concerns about the establishment's commitment to inclusivity and respect for disabled individuals.
Sarah Laurie
My Christmas dinner was cold and it was not fresh the turkey was as thick as a steak and so dry also the apple pie was not a pie it was a sponge apple with hardly any apple and it was only warmWheelchair accessibility: There was no disabled toilet as I was told it had disabled toilet
AL P-B
Travelling to North Wales we needed somewhere for food. A quick 10-15 mns from M40. A very typical British pub but with a lovely fusion of Romanian food. What a lovely surprise.The food was plentiful and delicious. Reasonably priced. A lovely warm. Welcome and service. Friendly regulars who clearly appreciate the pub owner.Highly recommend.
daniel carter
Was passing through the village. Saw this pub and thought we should stop for some food and a cold beverage. So happy I did, good beer, good food and Bar staff are very friendly. Will definitely visit again.
David Chapman
Excellent little pub ultra friendly and spotless.
neil wilson
Arrived as it opened at 12 mid day (Friday) had a nice lunch. Etc. Great pub. Would use it again anytime.
Mike Brand
Pulled into the car park at this pub shortly before it opened.An Eastern European woman came out and told us we "weren't customers and to get out of her car park now"So we did "get out of her car park now" and needless to say we never became customers.Edit in response to owner comment:We parked there about 9.50am and were told to "get out" a few minutes later - nowhere near 30 minutes as we were both still at our car.Their unwelcoming & aggressive attitude drove away customers and drove this review.
Kiff van Brueklen
What a fantastic place. Great food, friendly, helpful and gorgeous staff. Of you do not enjoy a night here then there is no pleasing you
Kiff
A lovely, lively local pub. Wonderful staff who exude friendliness. Genuine service with a mile of smile. Love this pub
Very welcoming and friendly hosts, and the food....well, oh, my, one of the best ?. Highly recommend!!!
Mihai Nita
Lovely pub with amazing food and great service
tracy p
First visit last night.Lovely pub, nice setting. Catered for all. The manager/owner of the pub couldn't have been nicer! Such a friendly, welcoming host.Was very quiet in there for a Friday night but still enjoyed the experience!Thank you for a lovely evening :)
Ciubotaru Liliana Diana
One of the best experience.Food delicious and staff very friendly. We will be back soon.
3ll3 C-G
Great pub , absolutely exceptional service received from Mario and 5 ⭐️ for food.
Lovely place. Great food and
I must say, my experience at the £65 per person Christmas dinner was nothing short of disappointing. From start to finish, it felt like a complete waste of money.Let's begin with the food itself, which I can only describe as lackluster. It was evident that everything had been either microwaved or pre-frozen. Is this what passes for a "festive" meal these days? The main course was served cold and had to be microwaved by the poor staff who seemed overwhelmed and undertrained. How festive indeed!The starters were equally underwhelming. I could have sworn I tasted freezer burn in my soup, which is just unacceptable for a supposedly high-end dining experience. The uninspired presentation did not make matters any better; it felt like they simply threw some sad-looking dishes onto a plate and called it a day.And don't get me started on the dessert! I've never seen such unappetizing slices of apple pie in my life. They were clearly mass-produced and lacked any trace of freshness or flavor. It's safe to say that even a store-bought treat would have been more enjoyable.To top it all off, the service left much to be desired. The staff seemed disinterested , as if they couldn't wait for their shift to end. It took an eternity just to get someone's attention when we needed something, let alone receive any sort of friendly or efficient service.It truly baffles me how they had the audacity to charge £65 per person for this subpar excuse of a Christmas dinner. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless you enjoy eating mediocre food that has been lazily reheated in a microwave.Wheelchair accessibility: recently visited The Whip and Collar with high hopes for an enjoyable dining experience, as it had been advertised as having disabled access. Unfortunately, my expectations were shattered when I discovered that although the establishment claimed to be accessible, there was no provision for an accessible toilet. This glaring oversight left me feeling frustrated and disappointed.The lack of an accessible toilet raises important questions about the sincerity of the restaurant's commitment to inclusivity. Did they simply overlook this crucial aspect? Or worse still, did they make false claims about their level of accessibility in order to attract more customers without actually addressing their needs?Moreover, this omission implies a disregard for disabled individuals who may wish to dine at the restaurant. It sends a message that their patronage is not valued or considered essential enough to warrant appropriate facilities.As someone who does not have a disability myself, I cannot fully comprehend how frustrating and disheartening this situation must be for those who do require accessible facilities(in this circumstance it is my father). Not only does it inconvenience them during their visit but it also highlights a broader societal issue where businesses fail to recognize and accommodate diverse needs adequately.In conclusion, despite initially promising signs of accessibility upon arrival at the restaurant, I was left deeply disappointed by its lack of an accessible toilet. This shortcoming raises concerns about the establishment's commitment to inclusivity and respect for disabled individuals.
My Christmas dinner was cold and it was not fresh the turkey was as thick as a steak and so dry also the apple pie was not a pie it was a sponge apple with hardly any apple and it was only warmWheelchair accessibility: There was no disabled toilet as I was told it had disabled toilet
Travelling to North Wales we needed somewhere for food. A quick 10-15 mns from M40. A very typical British pub but with a lovely fusion of Romanian food. What a lovely surprise.The food was plentiful and delicious. Reasonably priced. A lovely warm. Welcome and service. Friendly regulars who clearly appreciate the pub owner.Highly recommend.
Was passing through the village. Saw this pub and thought we should stop for some food and a cold beverage. So happy I did, good beer, good food and Bar staff are very friendly. Will definitely visit again.
Excellent little pub ultra friendly and spotless.
Arrived as it opened at 12 mid day (Friday) had a nice lunch. Etc. Great pub. Would use it again anytime.
Pulled into the car park at this pub shortly before it opened.An Eastern European woman came out and told us we "weren't customers and to get out of her car park now"So we did "get out of her car park now" and needless to say we never became customers.Edit in response to owner comment:We parked there about 9.50am and were told to "get out" a few minutes later - nowhere near 30 minutes as we were both still at our car.Their unwelcoming & aggressive attitude drove away customers and drove this review.
What a fantastic place. Great food, friendly, helpful and gorgeous staff. Of you do not enjoy a night here then there is no pleasing you
A lovely, lively local pub. Wonderful staff who exude friendliness. Genuine service with a mile of smile. Love this pub
Restaurantji Recommends
Very welcoming and friendly hosts, and the food....well, oh, my, one of the best ?. Highly recommend!!!
Lovely pub with amazing food and great service
First visit last night.Lovely pub, nice setting. Catered for all. The manager/owner of the pub couldn't have been nicer! Such a friendly, welcoming host.Was very quiet in there for a Friday night but still enjoyed the experience!Thank you for a lovely evening :)
One of the best experience.Food delicious and staff very friendly. We will be back soon.
Great pub , absolutely exceptional service received from Mario and 5 ⭐️ for food.