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Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery

Over Causeway, GL2 8, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Pubs • Full • Lunch • British


"Booked online and arrived 5 minutes early, the restaurant smelled a bit strange and we noticed as soon as we walked in. I requested on the booking to sit in restaurant but we were shown to a table one away from the bar. I said we requested restaurant and was ignored as the guy walked away. Waiter came over a few minutes later and looked very stressed. We gave our order and were asked if we wanted pigs in blankets which used to be £1.99. We said yes please and then waiter advised they were £3.99. We just said ok and went up to get our food there wasn’t much of a queue for a change and I got my meat, good selection of potatoes and veg. Hubby wasn’t impressed with amount of meat as only had two slices of meat cut very thinly. He doesn’t like cabbage or sprouts so all he could have by way of veg was carrots and peas. There was no broccoli, swede, leeks, red cabbage, sweetcorn or parsnips. We both had gravy but it didn’t have much taste and was quite thin which made my mash turn into a paste. My husband finished his meal and there was no sign of the pigs in blankets, I asked the waiter to cancel them and they said they had just asked the kitchen, I replied we don’t want them as we’ve nearly finished our meal. The tables were quite close and the lady on the next table was quite large so each time she sat down or got up we had her rear end in our faces. (Not her fault obviously the tables are too close together). As I was finished the waiter advised they had taken the pigs in blankets off the bill. The waiter was rushing around clearing tables, taking orders, doing deserts, starters and drinks so we couldn’t get their attention for a desert so decided to just pay and leave. At £14.79 per meal we weren’t happy with the amount of meat and lack of taste in the gravy. Very disappointing and for that price we expected more. Quality has definitely gone down although prices have gone up"

Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery

415 Brighton Road, CR2 6ES, Croydon, United Kingdom

Cheese • Buffet • Seafood • British


"Visited the TC in Brighton Rd, South Croydon ...the first visit was back on 3rd December and it was lovely..hot food, decent portions and the vegetable top ups with relishes, excellent. super waitress service..We left a tip!! However, the 2nd visit, yesterday 17th December was a disappointment..The food, not so good, small carved meat, the chef seemed really mean about meat portion sizes and quite happy to carve meat that was about 10x10cm radius left on the board!! We had to ask for more meat and so this experience was very different to the previous visit.. This chef wasn't very cheerful and I felt his manner was abrupt!! The potatoes were cooked well but warm to cold, fresh cooked veg was served hot and on point but to be honest, I'm not sure to visit again simply because the carved meat portions were too meagre. Also, why aren't TC allowed to give customers the wing of the bird if they want to eat it? Surely, adults are of an age to be trusted to eat food with bones??? Maybe include a proviso or have customer sign a disclaimer??? The waitress service was okay not as on point as the previous occasion but a pleasant lady.. TC needs to ensure its food is piping hot, and when needing to be replenished, at sufficient intervals to ensure no long queues and waiting time and then a chef who isn't mean with carved meat portions (especially when dinerss aren't allowed to go back for more!! and in the later part of the afternoon/evening service."

Toby Carvery Lincoln

Toby Carvery Lincoln

11 St Marks Street, LN5 7BA, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Cafés • Mexican • Asiatic • Fast Food


"I booked a table for my family and as a family with neurodiversity as usual I requested a quiet corner or booth ... on arrival it was hot there was a note on the door saying the air con was off and there would be fans on in the resteraunt. I was informed there was no quiet space ...the resteraunt wasn't overly busy several booths were free but the hostess decided that she would seat us center table in the resteraunt ...the absolute worst place to put a child with neurodiversity ... in the center of the noise When I challenged this she told me that she was short staffed and the table we had reserved the previous reservation had ran over as they arrived late When I pointed out the booths she became quite rude shouting quite loud again that they were short staffed and that she couldn't move us Which then drew attention to us which is what we didn't want I guess that was her way of punishing us We went for the meal ... I have to go up and get the kids first as they won't speak for themselves and then went up for mine The gammon was about to run out so the server saved 2 little scraps for my 3 year old that she took back off the emder child's plate ...and charged me for 2 proper portions There was no sausages for the king-size meal ... we will bring them over I was told they are just cooking ... OK they never arrived and were still not ready when we left They had no meat ... apart from beef which was all fat ... or turkey It was all still cooking ... They had no veg ... cauliflower cheese and carrots were all out and the peas and green beans were dryer than a flip flop in the Sahara... inedible...no mac and cheese tbf that doesn't belong on a roast dinner There was onion in gravy they were raw None of the meals were discounted ... we wernt offered an apology but expected to pay full price for half the food being missing and there inability to time manage No one came to ask if our food was OK like they usually do so they can see which meals u picked .. cos they knew we would complain Also there were only fans in the entrance and bar area where the staff stand I was abolutley shocked that they presented me with a bill for 75 quid .... I left there hungry it's a disgrace I appreciate that they were short staffed and I do sympathise but don't take booking and stop walkins. Using that as an excuse is just poor I'd like to also point out the other tables we were refused actually remained empty throughout our visit Wasn't worth 75 quid and I will be looking for a refund of some of not all of that"