"Went in for lunch Tuesday 14th June. Plenty of parking. We arrived at about 12.30 so wasn’t that busy. But it did seem to get quite a few other diners in quickly after that. We were allowed to choose our own table, plenty of options on where to sit. Once seated our drinks order was quickly taken and served. A pint of Estrella lager, £5.50, and a pint of Hobgoblin Gold, £4.15. We decided to go for the lunchtime menu. 2 course at £12.50 and the 3 course at £15.00. Bruschetta and Breaded garlic mushrooms to start. Ham, double egg and chips and Cajun Chicken for mains and one desert, Apple and Caramel Tart. Don’t be put off by the picture of the fried eggs. That’s how he likes them. Good sized portions, food good quality. No complaints other than the dirty glass I got the Hobgoblin in. Didn’t notice it until I was half way through the pint. Overall felt it was excellent value for money. Staff appeared very efficient and friendly. Based on this experience up to this point I would have recommended. Also would probably have used again especially as we were given a discount voucher for our next visit. However, after leaving and doing this review checked the bill and, by my calculation, we have been overcharged. It appears that no discount was given for having the three course set lunch unless I have missed something. Bit annoyed by this as we left a good tip of close on 20% for the young lady that served us. Didn’t notice when we were paying as we still thought it was relatively inexpensive. And had already left a review with Marstons before I noticed the discrepancy in the bill pointing out the efficiency of the staff who served us. One can only hope it was an error rather that done deliberately. Guess I will never know. However, it has left a rather bad impression hence the 3 star review. Ignoring the issue with the bill I would recommend. It’s good value for money. Even better if you get the correct discount. But it’s unlikely that I would now go back to this establishment. However, I would be willing to eat out again in Marstons other pubs. It’s just a shame how one thing can sour an otherwise good experience. After posting this review I was contacted by Marston's. I was advised that there was a discrepancy with the till system which had been logged with their retail systems office. I rang the establishment, left my details and was called back by Keith, the restaurant manager. After discussing this with him I said I would leave my review on but would add this paragraph and change my review to four stars. After all if one was to ignore the discrepancy on the bill the service was very good and the quality and quantity of the food was excellent value for money. If we visited again he promised it would be a five star experience. We will probably take him up on that offer."
