Lovely place, very accommodating for a large group and the food was excellent and tasty.
Jimmy Vincent
A traditional local community hub ..exactly what a pub should
Andrew D
We had arranged a business meeting and then a meal with approx 10 people, The Surprise, Surprised everyone as our previous meeting place was too small. Lovely location, lovely meeting and well looked after. We re-arranged the tables to suit ourselves let the meeting begin, all washed down with a selection of drinks - which I would expect, and maybe that is why everyone was surprised, business meeting with real drinks, and and very productive meeting too!! Following the meeting almost all of us had a meal and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Despite a few challenges on this first meeting the Surprise Staff helped us overcome them - thank-you, we will be back next month!
Lynn D
Had a brilliant night last night food was lovely friendly management and staff and tony done a lovely spread thank you to you all Many thanks Lynn dauris
ARTHUR EDLAND
The staff very helpful
beverleye628
Absolutely gorgeous roast … the best roast potatoes I’ve had in a long time! The ever lovely Madison was as attentive as always … all in a very relaxing atmosphere xx well done Surprise xxxx
Anna McDowell
Great food in a great environment. We will be returning!
Malc Gunstone
We joined a couple of friends for an evening meal at The Surprise last night. I’ve given 5 stars for the food because every item on our plates was delicious. 2 had steak, I had the steak mushroom and ale pie and my wife had lamb cutlets. The service was excellent, we enjoyed a bit of banter with the staff. I’ve given a 3 for atmosphere because sadly we were the only diners in the restaurant, which was great in so much as we had a private dining experience, but such a shame that our local neighbours are not using the place. Maybe like us, people aren’t aware how great the food is nowadays . We will definitely be eating there again. I’ve heard the Sunday roast is also great at The Surprise!!!
Julie Wiseman
Attended a 50th birthday party here, lovely venue, staff very friendly, lovely decor. Accessible access and toilets. Great fadden space at the rear. Recommend.
Nikki Maher
Took ages to be served. Music way to loud and food not worth money. Steak was just frying steak and we've had pancakes fatter, linguini way to salty which took flavour away from prawns. Portions tiny had to buy son a kebab on way home. In all not worth the £90 I left behind.
Gary & Janet excellent hosts and Ian behind the bar, made a couple of drinks after work all the more enjoyable. Will be revisiting sooner than later!
Sandra Greengrass
First time in this pub, went for the Saturday summer party, there was a DJ playing. Food and drink were good will go there again
Danny Young
Great place to eat or drink, beautiful beer garden, I would highly recommend this pub!
Rachel Kemp
Lovely place we stumbled upon ... we just had early evening drinks, but I really liked the ambience!
Angela Tolley
My friend and I went to the 90s brunch we both thoroughly enjoyed it food was lovely and the music was great brought happy memories back I was first one up dancing can't wait for next one we got our money worth with the bottomless prosecco and cocktails - I will be going to the Saturday afternoon disco during the summer
Lovely place, very accommodating for a large group and the food was excellent and tasty.
A traditional local community hub ..exactly what a pub should
We had arranged a business meeting and then a meal with approx 10 people, The Surprise, Surprised everyone as our previous meeting place was too small. Lovely location, lovely meeting and well looked after. We re-arranged the tables to suit ourselves let the meeting begin, all washed down with a selection of drinks - which I would expect, and maybe that is why everyone was surprised, business meeting with real drinks, and and very productive meeting too!! Following the meeting almost all of us had a meal and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Despite a few challenges on this first meeting the Surprise Staff helped us overcome them - thank-you, we will be back next month!
Had a brilliant night last night food was lovely friendly management and staff and tony done a lovely spread thank you to you all Many thanks Lynn dauris
The staff very helpful
Absolutely gorgeous roast … the best roast potatoes I’ve had in a long time! The ever lovely Madison was as attentive as always … all in a very relaxing atmosphere xx well done Surprise xxxx
Great food in a great environment. We will be returning!
We joined a couple of friends for an evening meal at The Surprise last night. I’ve given 5 stars for the food because every item on our plates was delicious. 2 had steak, I had the steak mushroom and ale pie and my wife had lamb cutlets. The service was excellent, we enjoyed a bit of banter with the staff. I’ve given a 3 for atmosphere because sadly we were the only diners in the restaurant, which was great in so much as we had a private dining experience, but such a shame that our local neighbours are not using the place. Maybe like us, people aren’t aware how great the food is nowadays . We will definitely be eating there again. I’ve heard the Sunday roast is also great at The Surprise!!!
Attended a 50th birthday party here, lovely venue, staff very friendly, lovely decor. Accessible access and toilets. Great fadden space at the rear. Recommend.
Took ages to be served. Music way to loud and food not worth money. Steak was just frying steak and we've had pancakes fatter, linguini way to salty which took flavour away from prawns. Portions tiny had to buy son a kebab on way home. In all not worth the £90 I left behind.
Restaurantji Recommends
Gary & Janet excellent hosts and Ian behind the bar, made a couple of drinks after work all the more enjoyable. Will be revisiting sooner than later!
First time in this pub, went for the Saturday summer party, there was a DJ playing. Food and drink were good will go there again
Great place to eat or drink, beautiful beer garden, I would highly recommend this pub!
Lovely place we stumbled upon ... we just had early evening drinks, but I really liked the ambience!
My friend and I went to the 90s brunch we both thoroughly enjoyed it food was lovely and the music was great brought happy memories back I was first one up dancing can't wait for next one we got our money worth with the bottomless prosecco and cocktails - I will be going to the Saturday afternoon disco during the summer