"Nice food, but clientèle were undesirable. 1pm on a Friday supping pints, swearing and being loud doesn't attract customers, and increases the chances of no return. Need to sort out the sticky tables too. Staff are great though. Sunday 14th July. Euro Final Day so every table was reserved. However instead of putting us (party of four today somewhere quiet, they put us (literally on top of another party (of 12 . Huge place, literally empty and stuck us all together. Bizarre. And the other party were unbelievably loud. Atmosphere was drab. Every single screen was displaying darts re-runs from the 1990's whilst the Wimbledon final was being played. Again, bizarre! The food was fine and arrived quickly as it was quiet. Lots of it too. I had a quadruple burger which was simply huge if a little bland with the dressing! My wife had the Sunday roast which looked lovely. The carvery area has gone (why? so it came as they saw it and extras such as cauliflower cheese are now an extra. On ordering, I was challenged for purchasing two bottles of cider for our eldest. He's 21. I've never, ever been challenged for purchasing an alcoholic drink for another prior to this, as I'd mark myself down as a poor parent by feeding alcohol to an underage child. Not content with challenging my ethics, they asked to see him which meant walking all the way back to the cramped corner and embarrassingly request his presence before walking him back. They then didn't ask to see his identification. I was nonplussed by this (but not angry as I asked if they'd challenge me if I drank six pints with my meal, then left and got into my car to drive home, and they said of course not. Seems morals and ethics may be left at the door under certain circumstances. Facilities and kid friendliness is still top notch, but another frustrating trip there with what happened at the start, and being lumped with a very large noisy party when there were empty tables everywhere. Really nice to get out, but I don't think I'll be returning any time soon."
