Baked Salmon Fillet
Toby Carvery Ugly Duckling

Toby Carvery Ugly Duckling

Toby Carvery Ugly Duckling Oxford RoadGreater London UB9 4LJ, Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Pub • Pubs • British • Breakfast


"Absolutely appalling. Was absolutely boiling in the place, rammed in like sardines, with shocking wait times. Visited with my husband and 1 year old. Granted it was a Sunday so thought it would be busy, so pre booked. We arrived 10 minutes early, so also expected a small wait until table was ready, was not expecting a 30 minute wait with a ravenous child. Went up to check twice, ready to walk out. Mind my patience was wavering by the 30 minute mark… there was a small apology for the wait, but was like its usual practice. Once we finally got seated, we then waited another 10 minutes for wait staff to take our order. Table was filthy, and not set-up.. might be because we asking where our table was, but still… I went up to collect food for myself and baby, another 20 minutes queuing.. food was left to be desired. Once my husband could go up, he waited another 20 minutes. Mid-que announcement they had run out of gammon ‘we didn’t know it was going to be this busy’… how?!?? How do you not know it’s going to be busy… Could not wait to get out of there, we both left half our food as was just inedible. Turkey was nice, beef you were lucky to get a square inch without fat or veins running through. Roast potatoes might have well as been mash, dripping in oil too. Just don’t understand why they could let so many people get in….. ugly duckling sums up this place perfectly."

Wheatsheaf Inn

Wheatsheaf Inn

The Green Duns Swinton, Scottish Borders TD11 3JJ, TD11 3JH, DUNS, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Hotels • Scottish


"I am reviewing the Restaurant in this post having also enjoyed a two night stay. The evening meal came as part of the generous package of Two course dinner when booking the room. Reception was extremely friendly and the comprehensive menu was brought to our pre prandial seats in the Bar in front of a roaring log fire. The menu was a delight to the eye and very comprehensive with, I am sure, something for everyone 's taste. I am a fan of duck dishes and the starter the first evening was a 'duck ' salad with rocket. Not what I would have normally combined but I gave it a go and have no regrets. My wife had the garlic mushrooms and says the same. For mains I thought to avoid the 'usual offerings ', Steak, Fish and Chips, Burgers etc.., and went for the Butternut Squash and Spinach Risotto as, although I AM carnivorous by nature, I wanted a change. It was gorgeous and just enough. Not overfacing at all and yet not 'twee ' in presentation. My wife had chicken and reports well on it. All washed down with a lovely Tempranillo from a limited but wide ranging list. No desserts. Gulp. I would have loved the mixed fruit crumble with custard but there was no room left. A good excuse to go back. Next evening was the same routine. I noted Crayfish as a starter and having been re-assured this was not just a fancy name for Prawn cocktail it was ordered. My wife had chicken liver pate with no regrets but I had to offer a Crayfish nibble to assuage her curiosity. We both confirmed how good it was. For mains I determined to try the Risotto again and this choice was also taken up by my wife. We both loved it. Ten out of ten. Again it went with another bottle of Tempranillo. And, sadly, again no Fruit Crumble was tried although it was offered. Memo to self. Go back soon and often. This place is too good to miss out on for long. Two of the nicest dining out experiences I have had in a long time. Not too fancy and pretentious but just good honest food, well cooked and presented."