Atmosphere was great. Service was quick even though it was packed with people and staff were very friendly. Food was presented well and tasted even better.
Will Tran
Perhaps the worse battered fish I have ever had. It had no seasoning and the batter was mushy. Tried to remove it and it gave the appearance of a layer of oily mash.A shame as previous experiences at other centreparcs were great.
Antony Blabey
Its the 'go to' bar and restaurant for most that visit any centre parcs, the hub of the activities for kids.Tables can be a little slow to get cleaned at busy times.Pricing, I dont think i need ro to say, but it is centre parcs, so expect to spend a fortune.
Curtis Haines
Great
RicVin
We love the Sports Cafe and we've been there many times in the past...however...the food is now so ordinary (Wetherspoons like frozen food) that we won't be returning to eat. The price for what you get is ridiculous...the portions are also quite small. However...my daughter had a salad and it was really good! So...our advice would be...go there for the service and the atmosphere...but avoid all food but the salad!
Steven Pavey
Good atmosphere and when my daughter knocked her full drink across the table and floor, the staff were great at cleaning up the mess and replacing her drink free of charge. Only negative is the cost.
THoliday
Disappointing portion size and presentation, definitely not aligned to the pictures they show in the menu. Service is horrifically slow and we had to chase our kids deserts 3 times to get them delivered. They are clearly overwhelmed and lack enough staff to operate efficiently and management capable of running a restaurant properly.
Brad Dyson
Very under staffed, food poor and service slow. Came here twice, once for hot drinks which where rubbish. The hot choc is “powdered” and a rip off at £3.75, tasted bland and was v watery. Second time for lunch, 45 min wait for food, when it came, just beige and not hot. That style seems to be the way at centre parcs. BUT it’s big, loads of seats, screens all over and a nice vibe.
Clive Wheat
Whilst staying at Elveden we went into the Sports Cafe primary to watch the football of which my team was playing that night and we won so it can't be bad.Had drinks and something to eat while we were there which was satisfactory, also a special member of staff who switched the TV channel so we could watch our team.Thank you very much for a great night.
Mark Oxenham
Critically understaffed. Very slow service. Not worth the wait.Arriving here just after lunch, it was busy, and most tables were taken. We managed to snag a table but had to wait for one of the staff to finally be free enough to ask them to clear it. Many of the tables were slow to be cleared - the staff were clearly swamped.After waiting another 10 mins to even be given menus let alone order we gave up and ordered online via the QR code at the table. Only at the end of the ordering process did it show that the earliest time we'd get the food was 50 mins later. Hungry but committed at this late stage we pressed order and hoped it would be quicker than the estimate.The queue at the bar was about 10 people long with only one bartender working her best but clearly overwhelmed.Waiting till our estimated time for our meal had passed we asked if they had an update they could give, and they told us that our order was still 5 behind, and were given complementary crisps as way of an apology. They said the online orders only ever say a max of 50 mins wait even when it's really much longer.15 mins later (65 mins since ordering) our food finally arrived. We had figured it would be fresh and cooked to order, given the delay... but we were disappointed to get stale fries and garlic bread, and items that were tossed in sauce (the cauliflower and katsu) having sat long enough to be truly soggy and no longer crispy. Clearly the kitchen staff were as overwhelmed as the front of house staff were.From our table we watched as nearby tables sat uncleared or cleaned for 10 mins or more.I want to compliment the staff on doing their best despite a busy service, but they really needed much more support in order to offer decent service and food.I wouldn't return or recommend.
Best burger at Center Parcs, order via phone or via till.Lots of screens if you are watching sportsKid-friendliness: Has kids soft play areaWheelchair accessibility: All one level, lots of room for a wheelchair or pushchair
Chloe Harris
Nice venue, convenient location to many other activities. Decent priced and the food was great. Shame the service was very slow at times.
Sophie Johnson
Our favourite place to come. Nice cocktails and great loaded fries!
johnmU5846ZG
Expensive for what it was but what we had was good. Maybe more variety on main meals would be better.
Just J
I had the Katsu curry loaded fries they were very good but very spicy. The prices in there were a bit high, especially for drinks!! Good atmosphere. Would go again
Atmosphere was great. Service was quick even though it was packed with people and staff were very friendly. Food was presented well and tasted even better.
Perhaps the worse battered fish I have ever had. It had no seasoning and the batter was mushy. Tried to remove it and it gave the appearance of a layer of oily mash.A shame as previous experiences at other centreparcs were great.
Its the 'go to' bar and restaurant for most that visit any centre parcs, the hub of the activities for kids.Tables can be a little slow to get cleaned at busy times.Pricing, I dont think i need ro to say, but it is centre parcs, so expect to spend a fortune.
Great
We love the Sports Cafe and we've been there many times in the past...however...the food is now so ordinary (Wetherspoons like frozen food) that we won't be returning to eat. The price for what you get is ridiculous...the portions are also quite small. However...my daughter had a salad and it was really good! So...our advice would be...go there for the service and the atmosphere...but avoid all food but the salad!
Good atmosphere and when my daughter knocked her full drink across the table and floor, the staff were great at cleaning up the mess and replacing her drink free of charge. Only negative is the cost.
Disappointing portion size and presentation, definitely not aligned to the pictures they show in the menu. Service is horrifically slow and we had to chase our kids deserts 3 times to get them delivered. They are clearly overwhelmed and lack enough staff to operate efficiently and management capable of running a restaurant properly.
Very under staffed, food poor and service slow. Came here twice, once for hot drinks which where rubbish. The hot choc is “powdered” and a rip off at £3.75, tasted bland and was v watery. Second time for lunch, 45 min wait for food, when it came, just beige and not hot. That style seems to be the way at centre parcs. BUT it’s big, loads of seats, screens all over and a nice vibe.
Whilst staying at Elveden we went into the Sports Cafe primary to watch the football of which my team was playing that night and we won so it can't be bad.Had drinks and something to eat while we were there which was satisfactory, also a special member of staff who switched the TV channel so we could watch our team.Thank you very much for a great night.
Critically understaffed. Very slow service. Not worth the wait.Arriving here just after lunch, it was busy, and most tables were taken. We managed to snag a table but had to wait for one of the staff to finally be free enough to ask them to clear it. Many of the tables were slow to be cleared - the staff were clearly swamped.After waiting another 10 mins to even be given menus let alone order we gave up and ordered online via the QR code at the table. Only at the end of the ordering process did it show that the earliest time we'd get the food was 50 mins later. Hungry but committed at this late stage we pressed order and hoped it would be quicker than the estimate.The queue at the bar was about 10 people long with only one bartender working her best but clearly overwhelmed.Waiting till our estimated time for our meal had passed we asked if they had an update they could give, and they told us that our order was still 5 behind, and were given complementary crisps as way of an apology. They said the online orders only ever say a max of 50 mins wait even when it's really much longer.15 mins later (65 mins since ordering) our food finally arrived. We had figured it would be fresh and cooked to order, given the delay... but we were disappointed to get stale fries and garlic bread, and items that were tossed in sauce (the cauliflower and katsu) having sat long enough to be truly soggy and no longer crispy. Clearly the kitchen staff were as overwhelmed as the front of house staff were.From our table we watched as nearby tables sat uncleared or cleaned for 10 mins or more.I want to compliment the staff on doing their best despite a busy service, but they really needed much more support in order to offer decent service and food.I wouldn't return or recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best burger at Center Parcs, order via phone or via till.Lots of screens if you are watching sportsKid-friendliness: Has kids soft play areaWheelchair accessibility: All one level, lots of room for a wheelchair or pushchair
Nice venue, convenient location to many other activities. Decent priced and the food was great. Shame the service was very slow at times.
Our favourite place to come. Nice cocktails and great loaded fries!
Expensive for what it was but what we had was good. Maybe more variety on main meals would be better.
I had the Katsu curry loaded fries they were very good but very spicy. The prices in there were a bit high, especially for drinks!! Good atmosphere. Would go again