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The Village Kitchen

➤ 30 Market Street, SK23 7LP, High Peak, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"What a gem! Arrived 20 minutes before closing team to be greeted and seated with a warm welcome. A delicious homemade pie and chips, with the perfect balance of cheeses. Which is often not the case as many pies are too cheesy. Lovely staff too. Will certainly be back next time we're in the area. And I suggest any hungry walkers do the sams. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Beef and Onion Pie, Oatcake with Sausage and Cheese, Pie of the Day"

Devonshire Arms

➤ 307 Longhurst Ln, Stockport, United Kingdom

Carte • Fish • Steak • Desserts • Chocolate

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"Dreadful Sunday Roast beef is all well done (no pink option). Roast Pork, but no crackling with it, so had to settle for Turkey and trimmings which was all lukewarm and came with vegetables that had been boiled within an inch of their life. Complained but seemed to fall on deaf ears. A free coffee at least should have been in order. Overall, more akin to a hospital dinner than a nice Sunday roast. Won’t be back"

Sasso

➤ 7 Market Street, SK12 2AA, Cheshire East, United Kingdom

Carte • Steak • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"I have been to Sasso on numerous occasions for family meals and have had great experiences there. However, there seems to have been a recent change in the atmosphere where the staff are focused on getting customers in and out as quickly as possible. They were constantly pressuring our group to order, even though our friends had just sat down and had not yet looked at the menu. The food was disappointingly average during this visit, with the strawberry cheesecake being particularly disappointing. Despite spending over £200 for four people, we felt rushed and uncomfortable with the staff constantly hovering over our table. We ultimately decided to leave and find another place for drinks, rather than purchasing another bottle of wine at Sasso. The rushed atmosphere slightly tainted our evening, and I may not be in a hurry to return anytime soon."

The Sportsman

➤ Kinder Road, SK22 4LE, High Peak, United Kingdom

Carte • Pubs • Full • Steak • British

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"We were staying in Hayfield at an Airbnb cottage and wandered up the road to find this pub. The name made us wonder if it was going to be a bit of a boozer but when we went inside we were pleasantly surprised. On arrival, we were shown to our table and given details on the specials and our drinks order taken. The menu was typical of a pub which had some old favourites and a couple of fish dishes on offer. We both chose a goats cheese starter. For the mains my partner went for the chicken in a beautifully creamy sauce and I had traditional fish and chips with mushy peas. All absolutely delicious! For pudding we asked one of the very helpful, smily waitresses her opinion on the best dessert and she suggested the Malteasers cheesecake. My partner had that and I had the blueberry cheesecake perfect! The staff are very friendly and smiley, they make time to have a chat with you and the food and service was excellent. We would highly recommend visiting this pub and if ever visiting Hayfield again we will be back!"

The Pack Horse

➤ 3-5 Market Street, Hayfield SK22 2EP, United Kingdom, High Peak

Carte • Cafés • Sushi • Mexican • Asiatic

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"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention other readers a deeply distressing experience my partner and I had at your restaurant recently. While I commend your team's initial professionalism and understanding when we were running late, I must express my grave concern and disappointment with the way a severe allergic reaction was handled during our dinner. To provide context, I failed to disclose my severe nut allergy during the booking process, an oversight for which I take full responsibility. However, I was alarmed that neither our server nor the kitchen staff inquired about allergies when we placed our order, a standard practice that could have averted the unfortunate events that followed. I ordered the Stone Bass fillet, and upon taking the first bite, I immediately sensed an allergic reaction—my ears itching and throat tightening. Concerned, my boyfriend asked the server to confirm if the dish contained nuts. After a brief check, the server assured us that there were no nuts in the dish, and gave a thumbs up afterwards. Trusting this information, I continued to eat, only for my reaction to intensify. In the midst of my escalating allergic response, we expressed our urgent need to leave and requested the bill. Shockingly, another server insisted on the mandatory 2-course minimum for the set menu, despite our plea that I was unwell. This felt like an inappropriate and callous insistence on a policy rather than a genuine concern for our well-being. I want to emphasize that our complaint is not entirely motivated by financial concerns; we understand and respect restaurant policies. However, it would have been appreciated if we could have just paid for what we ordered. The lack of sensitivity and understanding during a medical emergency is deeply troubling.We both work in healthcare and we would expect a higher level of care and compassion from your establishment. The situation was aggravated by the absence of an allergen sheet, a standard feature in reputable establishments. Instead, the server texted the list of ingredients, which did little to alleviate our concerns and added an unusual element to the already tense situation. I sincerely hope you take this feedback seriously and use it as an opportunity to reevaluate your team's approach to customer care, particularly in instances of allergies. Imagine if this were a life-threatening situation involving your child, I would trust you would agree that compassion should always take precedence over policy. I urge you to consider implementing better training for your staff regarding allergy protocols and emergency situations. Your restaurant's reputation is at stake, and I believe a commitment to improvement will not only salvage customer trust but also contribute to a safer dining environment for all patrons. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I sincerely hope you take the necessary steps to prevent such distressing incidents in the future. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1"