Great find nestled on a country road a short walk from our AirBnB at Rose Cottage. We wnt to The Boot for lunch one day and for beer and tea the next. Everyone was friendly and the food was fresh and just what we hoped for from our first visit to a real pub in England.Fish and Chips and fish finger sandwiches were so fresh and hot! Yummy thick chips were crispy and perfect with salt and vinegar.And that Sticky Toffee Pudding Cheesecake!!! So good!Great experience!Vegetarian options: Wonderful mushroom and rosemary soup!
Cw9steve
We visited the Boot Inn for our friends 60th birthday party held on Sunday afternoon. The pub seemed cosy and friendly but the vegetarian food option was abysmal. It was supposed to be a vegetable curry but appeared to be a few overcooked vegetables served with a tin of tomatoes. It had no flavour at all, let alone curry spices. There was no attention to presentation. We were served a naan bread that appeared to be a cheap one from a supermarket, dry and tasteless. I don't know how they had the nerve to serve this. As it was a birthday party for our friend, who was paying, we couldn't complain, as it would have spoilt the occasion. Also, the raspberry in the raspberry tart desert was literally overcooked raspberry jam. This was worse than old school dinners from my childhood. We won't be going there again and I would advise others to avoid, there are plenty of other places serving a better Sunday Lunch in the area.
Wendy Davies
Lovely lunchtime meal. The food was great. We left empty, clean looking plates. Pleasant landlady too. We plan to return for a Sunday lunch.
Janet Burton
Found this pubbing accident and so glad we did. Fabulous food and great service. Would definitely recommend.
Burt Kwouk
My wife rang and spoke with the landlord to book a table for four and proceeded to enquire as to whether the pub was wheelchair friendly. The reply she was given was that the ground floor was accessible but I would have to use the rear entrance.Upon arrival, my wife spoke to the landlord to ask if there was an accessible toilet as there appeared not to be one. The answer was no, so she asked why we hadn't been informed of that over the phone. His answer "I couldn't have asked that, as it's too personal a question."When I confronted the landlord about the toilet not being mentioned and he repeated the same twaddle about it being too personal a question to ask. I explained that he does not need to *ask* but he must inform disabled clients of the lack of disabled toilet, or at the very least "I am sorry but we don't have a disabled toilet." Pretty easy really. My polite conversation was met with nothing but arrogance with the icing on the cake being the final reply: "I've not told anyone for over 30 years, I've never needed to. I will bear it in mind"!We moved to the rear beer garden where it became apparent there was a substantial step to get in. Really not accessible then! The front door has a number of steps to get in so in fact, the pub is not accessible at all.As my father-in-law emerged from the pub he announced that I would be unable to use the toilet even if I could get in as there were also steps.There is clearly more interest in the business coming through the door than the welfare of the disabled. Honesty would be nice so we could make an informed decision ourselves. Shocking behaviour.It's a shame as the food is very good and the waitress excellent.If you have mobility issues, avoid this place despite the fact you will be told by the landlord that it is accessible. It isn't!The one star for atmosphere is because of the landlords arrogance and me knowing I was stuck outside. For the record I have an active type chair and am quite mobile in it.
HarleyNvUK
Went to The Boot Inn for lunch last weekend with my family, which left us disappointed. My fishfinger sandwich contained more batter than fish and left the bun dripping with grease. The steak sandwich my husband ordered was fairly underwhelming.
caroline Cadwaladr
Family get together on Sunday. 23 persons..13 different mains (pre ordered) food of excellent quality and served at the same time.. service unequalled. Nothing too much trouble. Highly recommend
Bronwen Beddows
1st time visitor to the boot, loved it. Brilliant menu, brilliant efficient friendly staff. Food delicious. Quiet when we visited but the feel and atmosphere wonderful. Will be back for fathers day.
David Smith
Turned up on Fathers Day and was told bluntly that wouldn’t be served without a booking despite the pub being virtually empty. No mention of this on the website or any signs outside. Will be a very long time before I go back
Fleetsmum
I just got to the entrance with my dog, to ask if he was allowed in and a charmless staff member's first words were: We don't allow dogs inside.....I'm afraid. Not even a 'Hello' or 'sorry'. It's in a village surrounded by walking routes. It's got stone floors, so why no dogs?
It's always nice to end the walk at a pub, especially if you have used their car park. Only had a drink but had a look at the menu. Good service.
emmagiff2016
Staff friendly but food average and very overpriced. Would pop in for a drink but wouldn’t eat there again.
jsmith1959
Previously good pub grub - has gone downhill. Have had great pub food here in the past with excellent service. Visited recently and found was pretty awful and poor value. Beef casserole with rosemary just doesn’t work! Food overpriced. Seem to have new young staff inadequately trained. Wine was cheap but poor; how hard is it to get a reasonable Shiraz. Such a shame as it’s a lovely spot for a walk and cosy warm pub after! ?
Dr Jamie Smith
I've visited The Boot In on a few occasions over a number of years and returned recently for lunch. The exterior still looks as charming as it ever did but inside the place is starting to look tired now and is in need of some new paint and a significant refresh. The service is good as ever and the food is also of a good pub standard. Starter was soup and it was well made with bread that had been lightly toasted then I opted for an open prawn sandwich. This was at best ok. It could have been improved by using artisan bread and perhaps lightly toast it rather than a standard slice of bread from a mass produced loaf. Disappointingly the prawns hadn't been shelled quite right either and whilst it didn't wreck it, it was clearly noticeable and not good. The salad served with it was also a poor effort. Wasn't a bad experience but it wasn't great either and it kind of felt like the best days of The Boot Inn might be behind it. I hope this isn't the case and I hope it regenerates itself with some refurbishment and a more vibrant menu.
Jamie Smith
I've visited The Boot In on a few occasions over a number of years and returned recently for lunch. The exterior still looks as charming as it ever did but inside the place is starting to look tired now and is in need of some new paint and a significant refresh. The service is good as ever and the food is also of a good pub standard. Starter was soup and it was well made with bread that had been lightly toasted then I opted for an open prawn sandwich. This was at best ok. It could have been improved by using artisan bread and perhaps lightly toast it rather than a standard slice of bread from a mass produced loaf. Disappointingly the prawns hadn't been shelled quite right either and whilst it didn't wreck it, it was clearly noticeable and not good. The salad served with it was also a poor effort. Wasn't a bad experience but it wasn't great either and it kind of felt like the best days of The Boot Inn might be behind it. I hope this isn't the case and I hope it regenerates itself with some refurbishment and a more vibrant menu.
Great find nestled on a country road a short walk from our AirBnB at Rose Cottage. We wnt to The Boot for lunch one day and for beer and tea the next. Everyone was friendly and the food was fresh and just what we hoped for from our first visit to a real pub in England.Fish and Chips and fish finger sandwiches were so fresh and hot! Yummy thick chips were crispy and perfect with salt and vinegar.And that Sticky Toffee Pudding Cheesecake!!! So good!Great experience!Vegetarian options: Wonderful mushroom and rosemary soup!
We visited the Boot Inn for our friends 60th birthday party held on Sunday afternoon. The pub seemed cosy and friendly but the vegetarian food option was abysmal. It was supposed to be a vegetable curry but appeared to be a few overcooked vegetables served with a tin of tomatoes. It had no flavour at all, let alone curry spices. There was no attention to presentation. We were served a naan bread that appeared to be a cheap one from a supermarket, dry and tasteless. I don't know how they had the nerve to serve this. As it was a birthday party for our friend, who was paying, we couldn't complain, as it would have spoilt the occasion. Also, the raspberry in the raspberry tart desert was literally overcooked raspberry jam. This was worse than old school dinners from my childhood. We won't be going there again and I would advise others to avoid, there are plenty of other places serving a better Sunday Lunch in the area.
Lovely lunchtime meal. The food was great. We left empty, clean looking plates. Pleasant landlady too. We plan to return for a Sunday lunch.
Found this pubbing accident and so glad we did. Fabulous food and great service. Would definitely recommend.
My wife rang and spoke with the landlord to book a table for four and proceeded to enquire as to whether the pub was wheelchair friendly. The reply she was given was that the ground floor was accessible but I would have to use the rear entrance.Upon arrival, my wife spoke to the landlord to ask if there was an accessible toilet as there appeared not to be one. The answer was no, so she asked why we hadn't been informed of that over the phone. His answer "I couldn't have asked that, as it's too personal a question."When I confronted the landlord about the toilet not being mentioned and he repeated the same twaddle about it being too personal a question to ask. I explained that he does not need to *ask* but he must inform disabled clients of the lack of disabled toilet, or at the very least "I am sorry but we don't have a disabled toilet." Pretty easy really. My polite conversation was met with nothing but arrogance with the icing on the cake being the final reply: "I've not told anyone for over 30 years, I've never needed to. I will bear it in mind"!We moved to the rear beer garden where it became apparent there was a substantial step to get in. Really not accessible then! The front door has a number of steps to get in so in fact, the pub is not accessible at all.As my father-in-law emerged from the pub he announced that I would be unable to use the toilet even if I could get in as there were also steps.There is clearly more interest in the business coming through the door than the welfare of the disabled. Honesty would be nice so we could make an informed decision ourselves. Shocking behaviour.It's a shame as the food is very good and the waitress excellent.If you have mobility issues, avoid this place despite the fact you will be told by the landlord that it is accessible. It isn't!The one star for atmosphere is because of the landlords arrogance and me knowing I was stuck outside. For the record I have an active type chair and am quite mobile in it.
Went to The Boot Inn for lunch last weekend with my family, which left us disappointed. My fishfinger sandwich contained more batter than fish and left the bun dripping with grease. The steak sandwich my husband ordered was fairly underwhelming.
Family get together on Sunday. 23 persons..13 different mains (pre ordered) food of excellent quality and served at the same time.. service unequalled. Nothing too much trouble. Highly recommend
1st time visitor to the boot, loved it. Brilliant menu, brilliant efficient friendly staff. Food delicious. Quiet when we visited but the feel and atmosphere wonderful. Will be back for fathers day.
Turned up on Fathers Day and was told bluntly that wouldn’t be served without a booking despite the pub being virtually empty. No mention of this on the website or any signs outside. Will be a very long time before I go back
I just got to the entrance with my dog, to ask if he was allowed in and a charmless staff member's first words were: We don't allow dogs inside.....I'm afraid. Not even a 'Hello' or 'sorry'. It's in a village surrounded by walking routes. It's got stone floors, so why no dogs?
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It's always nice to end the walk at a pub, especially if you have used their car park. Only had a drink but had a look at the menu. Good service.
Staff friendly but food average and very overpriced. Would pop in for a drink but wouldn’t eat there again.
Previously good pub grub - has gone downhill. Have had great pub food here in the past with excellent service. Visited recently and found was pretty awful and poor value. Beef casserole with rosemary just doesn’t work! Food overpriced. Seem to have new young staff inadequately trained. Wine was cheap but poor; how hard is it to get a reasonable Shiraz. Such a shame as it’s a lovely spot for a walk and cosy warm pub after! ?
I've visited The Boot In on a few occasions over a number of years and returned recently for lunch. The exterior still looks as charming as it ever did but inside the place is starting to look tired now and is in need of some new paint and a significant refresh. The service is good as ever and the food is also of a good pub standard. Starter was soup and it was well made with bread that had been lightly toasted then I opted for an open prawn sandwich. This was at best ok. It could have been improved by using artisan bread and perhaps lightly toast it rather than a standard slice of bread from a mass produced loaf. Disappointingly the prawns hadn't been shelled quite right either and whilst it didn't wreck it, it was clearly noticeable and not good. The salad served with it was also a poor effort. Wasn't a bad experience but it wasn't great either and it kind of felt like the best days of The Boot Inn might be behind it. I hope this isn't the case and I hope it regenerates itself with some refurbishment and a more vibrant menu.
I've visited The Boot In on a few occasions over a number of years and returned recently for lunch. The exterior still looks as charming as it ever did but inside the place is starting to look tired now and is in need of some new paint and a significant refresh. The service is good as ever and the food is also of a good pub standard. Starter was soup and it was well made with bread that had been lightly toasted then I opted for an open prawn sandwich. This was at best ok. It could have been improved by using artisan bread and perhaps lightly toast it rather than a standard slice of bread from a mass produced loaf. Disappointingly the prawns hadn't been shelled quite right either and whilst it didn't wreck it, it was clearly noticeable and not good. The salad served with it was also a poor effort. Wasn't a bad experience but it wasn't great either and it kind of felt like the best days of The Boot Inn might be behind it. I hope this isn't the case and I hope it regenerates itself with some refurbishment and a more vibrant menu.