Me and my fiancée had one drink at this pub and are appalled by the experience we had.We do not mind employees having a drink at their work place whilst off shift but the head chef was clearly intoxicated (basically shouting to the person standing next to him, their trousers falling down and generally being rowdy) when it was just past 8pm.The head chef was fondling himself at the bar and bullying his coworkers. He was also making racist, homophobic and sexist jokes with other coworkers at the bar. Definitely inappropriate while there were still families enjoying their meal. Won’t be coming back.
Barry Hemmings (Bazza)
Long waits for food, we were there a total of 4 hours for 3 courses.Staff were friendly but not very attentive, they didn't ask whether we liked our food. Empty glasses were never removed from the table during the 4hrs .- Mini bread loafs that came with starters were either soggy or frozen.- Camembert was delicious and good portion size.- Soup was a miniscule portion- Mussels was yummy with a tasy white wine sauce- Roast dinner carvery good, meat and veg very well cooked.- Rump steak cooked to how liked, very good chips (chunky, fluffy inside and crispy outside). Onion rings too much batter and only slither of onion for my taste.- Pork belly and all trimmings were all very well cooked and flaversome, disappointing portion size and not value for money at almost £18.‐ Strawberry cheesecake is actually a raspberry cheesecake, but it's very nice if you like raspberry.- ice cream good- Chocolate brownie had no taste and really quite dry.I think Sunday customers should only visit for carvery if they want speedy service and all happy faces around their table.
Dominykas Leksas
Food was amazing. Great service. Responsible prices.
Barry Legg
Lovely last minute Christmas dinner for family. Very well presented. Brilliant food. Nice to see the head chef come out and serve our food. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.
richardbH6680KL
The Half Moon, Shaftesbury . Thank you Rod for finding a table for my son , my brother and myself on a very busy afternoon . Much appreciated . I had sausage and mash , with peas and gravy , all I can say is wow !!!! Lovely meal and so nice and hot , brilliant , my son had the farmhouse burger , he has a good appertite and he could not quite finish his meal , also a couple of drinks rounded off a great afternoon . Thanks to yourself and staff , obviously a great thank you to the chef . Once again many many thanks .
Samantha S
First time for a carvery here today although we have been for evening dinner before. It was the best carvery we have had! Everything is cooked fresh on site and every element was beautifully flavoured. The meat was a real joint of outstanding quality and cooked to perfection. You can refill your plate as often as you like! I highly recommend this friendly, cosy pub and its fabulous food! Booking recommended as it’s extremely popular for Sunday lunch which gives it a lovely atmosphere too! We are heading back there for Christmas Day lunch and we can’t wait!!!
andrew hill
Arrived early as we didn't know what time they started food , they told us food would be available to order in 1 hour . But then the guy in reception said they would open the kitchen straight away . Curry and chips was superb and the gammon very good service.Parking: Plenty of room
D W
Took 40 mins to get orders taken then a further 40 mins to get our food. One of the burgers came out burnt and then the replacement came out with about 2 breadcrumbs on it. Nobody asked how the food was and then no one came over to ask us if we wanted the bill or deserts.
will greenwood
Service was very poor, after our drinks the waitress didn’t return for our food order and once we did order our food it took a surprisingly long time to come considering it was quite empty, when our food came the chicken burger was burnt and it resembled a piece of charcoal(wish I took a picture of this). when I made the waiter aware he didn’t seem too phased at all, when the new burger arrived this time it had little to no breadcrumbs at all. At this point I’d given up. Don’t eat here unless you hate the person your going with
janewA903MC
I just want to thank you all so much . You hosted our Shaftesbury Ambulance station Christmas party . Our Christmas dinner was just so good ! I can honestly can say it’s been the best Christmas dinner in many years food . The chef coming to the table during our meal was such a great touch . The staff were so friendly and attentive . Thank you again . We would highly recommend this lovely pub xx
Went for Christmas bash with volunteers from local charity shop. The drinks at the bar are outrageously expensive. The food was appallingly bad. Lovely staff and nice atmosphere. What a shame.
Paula O
Six of us recieved a very warm welcome when visiting for Sunday lunch. Our waiter Tim and the other waiting/bar staff provided an excellent & friendly service & the carvery was first class. We will be back.
rainbowh2017
Shocking Christmas party. Paid for cocktails to be told no ingredients, refund given, 50 minutes for our first drink to come 2 hours for food, have to go to bar for drinks won’t bring them to your table, starters breaded cheese without the cheese in two, roast potatoes hard and carrots, gravy served in a beer glass, cauliflower cheese mixed with gone off broccoli, stuffing pink, slow service awful.
Catherine E
We were a group of 15 and we had a great time here for our Christmas get together. We ate from the Christmas menu and the food was really good. They made up feel very festive with the table decorations and even gave us an expected magic show after dessert. So nice to see this pub back to being a venue of choice in Shaftesbury.
Sarah J
The Half Moon has a warm and cosy atmosphere. The manager is really friendly and our waiter, Tim, was happy, attentive and helpful, and made our visit even more enjoyable. We will definitely visit again.
Me and my fiancée had one drink at this pub and are appalled by the experience we had.We do not mind employees having a drink at their work place whilst off shift but the head chef was clearly intoxicated (basically shouting to the person standing next to him, their trousers falling down and generally being rowdy) when it was just past 8pm.The head chef was fondling himself at the bar and bullying his coworkers. He was also making racist, homophobic and sexist jokes with other coworkers at the bar. Definitely inappropriate while there were still families enjoying their meal. Won’t be coming back.
Long waits for food, we were there a total of 4 hours for 3 courses.Staff were friendly but not very attentive, they didn't ask whether we liked our food. Empty glasses were never removed from the table during the 4hrs .- Mini bread loafs that came with starters were either soggy or frozen.- Camembert was delicious and good portion size.- Soup was a miniscule portion- Mussels was yummy with a tasy white wine sauce- Roast dinner carvery good, meat and veg very well cooked.- Rump steak cooked to how liked, very good chips (chunky, fluffy inside and crispy outside). Onion rings too much batter and only slither of onion for my taste.- Pork belly and all trimmings were all very well cooked and flaversome, disappointing portion size and not value for money at almost £18.‐ Strawberry cheesecake is actually a raspberry cheesecake, but it's very nice if you like raspberry.- ice cream good- Chocolate brownie had no taste and really quite dry.I think Sunday customers should only visit for carvery if they want speedy service and all happy faces around their table.
Food was amazing. Great service. Responsible prices.
Lovely last minute Christmas dinner for family. Very well presented. Brilliant food. Nice to see the head chef come out and serve our food. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.
The Half Moon, Shaftesbury . Thank you Rod for finding a table for my son , my brother and myself on a very busy afternoon . Much appreciated . I had sausage and mash , with peas and gravy , all I can say is wow !!!! Lovely meal and so nice and hot , brilliant , my son had the farmhouse burger , he has a good appertite and he could not quite finish his meal , also a couple of drinks rounded off a great afternoon . Thanks to yourself and staff , obviously a great thank you to the chef . Once again many many thanks .
First time for a carvery here today although we have been for evening dinner before. It was the best carvery we have had! Everything is cooked fresh on site and every element was beautifully flavoured. The meat was a real joint of outstanding quality and cooked to perfection. You can refill your plate as often as you like! I highly recommend this friendly, cosy pub and its fabulous food! Booking recommended as it’s extremely popular for Sunday lunch which gives it a lovely atmosphere too! We are heading back there for Christmas Day lunch and we can’t wait!!!
Arrived early as we didn't know what time they started food , they told us food would be available to order in 1 hour . But then the guy in reception said they would open the kitchen straight away . Curry and chips was superb and the gammon very good service.Parking: Plenty of room
Took 40 mins to get orders taken then a further 40 mins to get our food. One of the burgers came out burnt and then the replacement came out with about 2 breadcrumbs on it. Nobody asked how the food was and then no one came over to ask us if we wanted the bill or deserts.
Service was very poor, after our drinks the waitress didn’t return for our food order and once we did order our food it took a surprisingly long time to come considering it was quite empty, when our food came the chicken burger was burnt and it resembled a piece of charcoal(wish I took a picture of this). when I made the waiter aware he didn’t seem too phased at all, when the new burger arrived this time it had little to no breadcrumbs at all. At this point I’d given up. Don’t eat here unless you hate the person your going with
I just want to thank you all so much . You hosted our Shaftesbury Ambulance station Christmas party . Our Christmas dinner was just so good ! I can honestly can say it’s been the best Christmas dinner in many years food . The chef coming to the table during our meal was such a great touch . The staff were so friendly and attentive . Thank you again . We would highly recommend this lovely pub xx
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for Christmas bash with volunteers from local charity shop. The drinks at the bar are outrageously expensive. The food was appallingly bad. Lovely staff and nice atmosphere. What a shame.
Six of us recieved a very warm welcome when visiting for Sunday lunch. Our waiter Tim and the other waiting/bar staff provided an excellent & friendly service & the carvery was first class. We will be back.
Shocking Christmas party. Paid for cocktails to be told no ingredients, refund given, 50 minutes for our first drink to come 2 hours for food, have to go to bar for drinks won’t bring them to your table, starters breaded cheese without the cheese in two, roast potatoes hard and carrots, gravy served in a beer glass, cauliflower cheese mixed with gone off broccoli, stuffing pink, slow service awful.
We were a group of 15 and we had a great time here for our Christmas get together. We ate from the Christmas menu and the food was really good. They made up feel very festive with the table decorations and even gave us an expected magic show after dessert. So nice to see this pub back to being a venue of choice in Shaftesbury.
The Half Moon has a warm and cosy atmosphere. The manager is really friendly and our waiter, Tim, was happy, attentive and helpful, and made our visit even more enjoyable. We will definitely visit again.