"Having been recently for a lovely Sunday dinner, sat next to a roaring fire, I decided to go for a Friday evening meal out. The pub was quiet, and out of all the tables where we could have sat, we were placed near the kitchen in the bar area. I got the impression this was strategic, so we were near to bar and waiting staff. It was very cold evening outside, and there was no heating on at all inside, the radiators were clap cold, not helped by a nasty draft every time staff went in and out of the kitchen, with the door left wide open on a couple of occasions... I had to get up and close it. I even wandered round to see if their lovely fire was going, it was, but it had all but gone out, no source of heat here either, so no point asking to move or complaining. The meal was a set price, with a limited menu choice, but catered for vegetarian and vegan and was decent enough. Starter and main came swiftly, staff were approachable and pleasant, but dessert took an age to arrive and as time went on staff became less visible. I can't recall a drinks menu, maybe it was there behind the food menu which was on a clipboard... but be mindful as the wine I had was nearly £9 a glass, and I only found this out when the bill came, which was a bit of a shock at the end of the night! In fairness it was a good wine, but I wouldn't have chosen it if I'd known how much it was or maybe just had one glass not three! The experience was disappointing for the money spent, the atmosphere lacking, contributed to by a distinct lack of any heat on a very cold, dark evening. Please put the heating on!"
