British • Italian • Burgers • American
"We were a midweek lunch party of 4 retirerees. Usually lunch at Crown and Sandys or Kings Arms Ombersley but fancied a change. Very disappointed indeed. Basically poor choice, small portions, long wait and no atmosphere. This huge place is beautifully appointed but there was absolutely no atmosphere on arrival and only 2 other diners on this occasion. No welcome whatsoever from the staff. We chose our table and eventually our food from the limited menu. I was told my choice which was a risotto was not available so went for next best choice which was lamb. In fact 3 of us went for the lamb and one had cod and chips. The food took an hour to appear at the table!! It was nice but nothing special. The lamb was nicely cooked but the vegetables were a joke! 4 tiny cubes of potato. 3 chunks of carrot and a tablespoon of beetroot purée plus another desert spoon of gravy jus. To make a meal you will need to order vegetables and potatoes as a side too making it a fairly expensive meal. We couldn't get out of there fast enough and decided to move on to Lord Mortons for coffee and desert. What a good choice. And what a lovely welcome from the man himself. We're going there for lunch too next time."
Bar • Full • Beer • English
"The PAD restaurant was not open. I waited 5 mins or so for the host to tell me the restaurant was closed and food was being served in the bar area instead. It was not great trying to eat dinner on a settee with a low table. I ordered off the set menu with the bar person and sat down. 10 mins later I was told that what I had ordered on the set menu was not included. Bear in mind the bar person should have told me this from the start. I ordered a starter and main course. The food was average but the the entire visit took one hour and fifty mins and I was eating on my own. Service was very poor. I would not eat here again on my next visit. The menu did not offer great value. £15.00 for burger and chips is extortionate. The beer was flat and was swapped three times."
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