The Canary And Linnet

We had heard the pub was under new management and decided to drop in for a meal with our two dogs on Sunday really pleased that we did. Meal was lovely. I do have dietary issues and they could not have been more helpful. Will definitely be visiting again.

We used to be regulars but most have left and the place was empty when we reqcently visited.All the old pictures have been removed and the place lacks atmosphere. Added to that we felt cold as the heating was barely on. We ordered a bar snack that took ages to arrived and unassuming. Sadly gone downhill under the current landlord.

We visited this evening only 2 days before Christmas, and were worried we wouldn't be able to get in as we hadn't booked. We didn't need to worry as the staff were extremely accommodating and the place had a lovely festive and welcoming atmosphere. The food was lovely and we could not fault the service. We very much enjoyed ourselves, thank you.

This was the first time we had been back for a meal since the change of management and it was worth waiting for. The food was well cooked and served hot not lukewarm as in some places The person serving the food said to ask if we needed more veg etc. but never returned to the table to ask if any was needed (I was facing the garden so would have had to get up to attract somebodys attension)

It was Sunday and due to the covid restrictions there could be no Sunday lunch as we used to know it, but we did have meals from the specials board. I had an excellent pork and stilton pie with good crunchy chips, my fiancé had the hunters chicken which was also excellent. The service was quick and friendly and the value for money top notch. The hospitality business is currently struggling with the covid crisis and the latest restrictions and I wish this owner well. We will certainly return when we are passing again. .

Food not as described on website. Pints overpriced. No salad. No chips with a burger. Burger 8.50 plus extra for cheese bacon egg plus another 2.50 for chips and £2 for a couple of onion rings. Small jacket for £7 again no salad. Burger served on a side plate. Burger worse than one from Iceland. Manager didn’t care about service or to ask if things were ok. 38£ for rubbish one course and 2 drinks. Will not visit again. They want to charge max price for poor quality. Greenstone and spoons just up the road half the price for twice the quality.

Although I understand that the hospitality industry has been struggling and is in need of support, my experience at this restaurant was a complete disappointment. Despite the menu on their website stating that a burger would come with chips and other accompaniments, I received just a plain burger on a side plate. The burger was of poor quality, with soft buns from a supermarket and additional bacon and overcooked egg costing extra. The minimal serving of chips and a couple of onion rings came to nearly £15.00. The jacket potato with chilli con carne was mediocre, with no garnish as promised, and was also overpriced, as were the drinks. I am always willing to pay a higher price for quality fo...

We decided to go out for a meal at very short notice and we decided on the Canary Linnet. We booked our table with ease and arrived 30 minutes later. We were met with a lovely warm welcome. We were asked where we would like to sit and we choose the bar area. They are currently only using their Christmas menu, which was perfect for us. We both went for the 3 course. We order a drink while we waited for our food. The food arrived promptly and was lovely and hot. Our starters were extremely tasty. Our main course arrived shortly after and again was hot. We both choose the beef and it was cooked to perfection, in fact the entire meal was cooked to perfection. We are just waiting for our desert b...

It is sad when a place falls from what you remember to be something you hate. We liked the old Canary Linnet with it's big menu, outside benches and good value. This is why we stopped for lunch. My wife had ham, eggs and chips from the very limited menu. I had game pie, chips and peas. After a protracted wait for 2 relatively simple dishes they appeared. The pie was meat, potatoes, peas and a very thin and watery gravy with a flaky pastry lid modelled on a cumulo nimbus cloud, ie a foot thick, the peas and chips were skulking in it's shadow. The pastry tasted burnt on top. The meat was supposedly game, possibly ludo, maybe monopoly. Whatever it was it was cooked for so long it had the same t...