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The Dining Room At Whatley Manor

➤ Whatley Manor Easton Grey, Easton Grey I-SN16 0RB, United Kingdom

Carte • Vegan • British • European • Vegetarian

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"First, I want to apologize for my photos; they didn’t turn out quite as I hoped. The dining room was stunning, beautifully dimmed for a romantic atmosphere, and provided the perfect blend of comfort and style—yet, unfortunately, my camera didn’t capture that well. So, keeping that in mind, I took my photos, boosted the saturation quite a bit, sharpened them a little, and adjusted the brightness. We recently dined in the dining room at Whatley Manor, and it was absolutely heavenly."

Old Royal Ship Inn

➤ Old Royal Ship, SN14 6PA, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Very friendly staff, who welcomed a bunch of hot bikers with no problem and happily served us soft drinks or shandies. Thanks to all."

Whatley Manor

➤ Easton Grey, SN16 0RB, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Full • Wine • Dining • Desserts

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"I wasn’t going to make this review as I genuinely enjoyed my stay at the hotel but I thought people need to be made aware of how poor the food in the restaurant is. Restaurant aside, the hotel and its grounds are beautiful and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are large and the rates per night are agreeable for the product you get. However, what is not acceptable is the food being served in the dining room, I’m not exactly sure what Michelin were thinking as this restaurant utterly discredits the guide. I’m increasingly losing faith in the UK guide as the inspectors evidently don’t know what they’re talking about anymore. First of all the cost of the tasting menu is comical. A one Michelin starred restaurant charging three star prices is a joke and considering how bad the food being served is, this is quite frankly out of order. £175 is similar to what you’d pay at Clare Smyth, Claude Bosi or Hélène Darroze, which are some of the best restaurants in the country and closest to what you’d encounter in France. Here there’s no real luxury ingredients and the execution of the dishes are just poor and flavours badly judged. Everything was forgettable, minuscule in portion, a series of amuse bouche than meal. Someone in my party was served some kind of vegetable, which was grilled and this was the restaurant’s excuse for a vegetarian menu, as if this is what vegetarians eat. This restaurant is not vegetarian friendly whatsoever, you will be totally disregarded. The “highlight” of the meal was some awful chocolate desert served with what tasted like vinegar and a chocolate dusted twig of some kind of herb. I had to pick the herb out of my mouth as this was akin to chewing on a branch from a tree. Disgusting to say the least. The canapés in the kitchen, for me, was just utterly pretentious and try hard. Standing there watching the kitchen team hard at work while we wait to be served was just awkward. The dining room was very small and the décor was like stepping back in time to an early 2000s living room… not stylish at all and not in keeping with the rest of the hotel. Interior designer is blind or retired long ago. The staff were attentive and friendly enough, though the pace of the meal was a joke, however, yet again, this was down to the kitchen. It seemed like forever to be served tiny underwhelming dishes and towards the end of the meal I was getting quite frustrated and wanted to leave and retire back to my room. When the meal did end and we had coffee, we weren’t even served petit fours for £175… thank the lord in heaven for the bread is all I can say. On another note, when we were served breakfast the next day, the joke continued. For some reason we were given half a mushroom and half a black pudding… the tiny portions are even applied to breakfast in the morning. The vegetarian breakfast also had half a mushroom despite having less items on the plate. This for me was just downright offensive and a real lack of attention to detail. Whatley Manor is a very beautiful hotel with lovely grounds and nice staff, however its restaurant or kitchen as a whole is a serious cause for concern and really ruins the whole experience and stops the hotel from being a truly top class establishment. The restaurant is holding the hotel back and personally I think Michelin need to come back and make a review with a clear head. This review would’ve been a 1/5 if it wasn’t for the staff who actually earned their service charge for being attentive and professional. Cannot recommend this restaurant at all until something is done about the kitchen. What a shame, what a waste…"

Grey's

➤ Easton Grey, SN16 0RB Malmesbury, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafés • British • Terrace • European

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"Meal Type: Lunch Price per Person: £50–£60 Food Rating: 4/5 Service Rating: 5/5 Atmosphere Rating: 5/5 I recently enjoyed a delightful lunch at this restaurant, where the overall experience was quite impressive. The food was tasty and well-prepared, earning a solid rating of 4 out of 5. The service, however, truly stood out—attentive and friendly staff made me feel welcome, deserving a perfect score of 5. The atmosphere was equally charming, creating a lovely environment that greatly enhanced my dining experience, also scoring a 5. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for a satisfying and enjoyable lunch!"

The Vine Tree

➤ Foxley Road, Malmesbury I-SN16 0JP, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Fish • Vegan • Vegetarian

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"We made a reservation for a Friday lunch on a sunny late May day. To our surprise, the place was quite empty, and we were the only customers at 1 PM. The owner's partner was very friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The pub is dog-friendly and features a spacious parking lot, as well as expansive grassy areas with picnic benches, some covered seating, and a secluded area with ample tables and chairs. The atmosphere of the pub is inviting, but it currently suffers from a lack of a chef. The food was decent, but the fish was only lukewarm and the peas were served in small porcelain dishes that hadn't been drained properly. I ended up tipping mine onto the plate, and the excess water spoiled the crispness of the batter. On the bright side, the chips were excellent and well-presented. As we were leaving, a rented campervan pulled in, and the large parking lot was a definite advantage. The main challenge for this potentially fantastic pub is finding a skilled chef. The owners are doing their best, and with the right staff, they could really thrive."