Chilled shrimp served with a zesty cocktail sauce for a refreshing appetizer.
Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"A definite place to visit. We had the pup with us so could either sit in the bar area or outside which had nice seats under cover too so we opted to sit outside. The staff were super friendly and happy to fuss Pippin the puppy, much to her delight. The food came out in good time and was delicious, the sheer amount beat me but my fiance happily cleared up the my leftovers even after his huge mixed grill. I guess the only sticking point would be a lack of parking near the pub itself but we went early at the start of evening service so personally had no issues. A fantastic meal to end our holiday. Vegetarian options: Seemed to have a few veggie options on menu"
"I frequently visit this pub, whether with friends or just passing through and in the mood for a drink or a snack. The price per person usually ranges from £30 to £40. I rate the food a perfect 5, and the service and atmosphere also receive a 5. Some dishes I highly recommend include the Hamburger, Roast Chicken, Prawn Cocktail, Club Sandwich, Sunday Roast Beef, Mackerel, Sundae, Yorkshire Pudding, Triple Cooked Chips, Southern Fried Vegan Burger with Chips, Tarte Tatin, Rack of Ribs, Pie, Norfolk Chicken Supreme with Truffle, Aguachile, Thai Green Curry, Steak Pie, and the Pie of the Day, as well as the Knickerbocker Glory. Additionally, there’s a free parking lot available."
Pubs • Pizza • European • T-bone Steak
"I went to shy horse for the first time today. it is a really nice pub that has a separate vegan menu with a series of great options. I have suppe and brot, a side and a tee for under 10. the portions were modest but tasty. I think the pub is in the possession of a chain, but I would not have guessed it from the food that is obviously fresh in the house (especially not given a chain-layed.) the staff were all very friendly and helpful (and did not look at me even if I wasn't exactly fit in my muddy jeans and hoody. I worked with dogs and had forgotten my lunch this morning, I would recommend it and will go back happy."
Fish • Steak • Desserts • Chocolate
"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"
Pizza • Cafés • Pasta • Seafood
"Excellent food and service throughout the evening Service: Dine in Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Penne Bolognese, Pizza with Pepperoni and Pineapple, Mixed Salad, Garlic Pizza Base, Chicken Caesar Salad, Bruschetta, Near Balls Pasta and Chicken and Red Onion Pizza"
Pub • Meat • Steak • Chicken
"We popped in here for an impromptu lunch early one lunch service. We walked in were asked if we wanted to sit in the bar or restaurant area . Only visited here for drinks before. We ordered a tuna melt baguette the Lincolnshire sausage baguette Very tasty served with a fresh side salad delicious chips. Large portions but we did eat most ! Very pleasant gentlemen on service Restaurant was bright , clean we will definitely make another visit for lunch look forward to trying the evening service"
Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian
"Went for breakfast with my daughter's as one full paying adult means both children eat free , so not bad for £9.99 unlimited breakfast. The staff will take your order for the cooked items, and you can grab anything in the continental section yourself. The food was ok, kids enjoyed themselves and ate happily. Great value if you're on a budget but want to treat your children to an all you can eat brekkie. Sausage, bacon, egg, hash browns, poached egg, toast, mushrooms, and fried tomato with beans ....unlimited times for 3 people £9.99.....no brainer. Staff were friendly, and i would definitely go back."
Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"1st time to this place and I found it was ok! My personal opinion is the starter was much better than the mains.. the service was great and the atmosphere was lovely However the mains was a let down for me. I have the salt and pepper calamari and that was the best calamari I’ve had in a while As we went as a family on a Sunday I chose to have the lamb Rump unfortunately it’s not what I expected The roast potatoes where to hard The vegetables are underwhelming and the Lamb couldn’t have been softer Also the parsnips some was rock hard over cooked!! The prices are very high for the mains of the quality I didn’t expect!"
Pub • Steak • Fusion • British
"The restaurant had a nice appearance and the staff were all friendly. I ordered the sausage roll starter for £9, and was surprised when two small rolls arrived with salted rocket and a strange brown aioli. I initially thought I had walked into a Michelin-starred restaurant, but that was not the case. The fish finger sandwich that followed was more like typical pub food, although a bit greasy. The beer selection, however, was excellent, featuring Fullers London Pride and Grainstores Beast. This made up for the disappointing food. In my opinion, if you're going to serve small sausage rolls, at least include three on the plate and stick to mustard instead of the strange aioli. Despite the food, I would return for the great beer and friendly staff."
Wine • Steak • Cakes • Breakfast
"I am extremely disappointed with the service at this restaurant. I have been a frequent customer and have always enjoyed my meals here. However, on my latest visit, I was shocked by the lack of professionalism. We were not given menus right away and when we finally received them, we were only allowed to choose from a limited selection on a special menu. Despite ordering from the special menu, we were informed that we could only have two dishes from it. The food arrived promptly, but the service was rude and unaccommodating. We were surprised to find that our special dishes were overpriced and charged by weight, which was not explained to us beforehand. When we questioned the manager, we were met with rudeness and lack of transparency. It's a shame that the service has deteriorated at this once beloved restaurant. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. It was especially disappointing for me as a pregnant woman celebrating my birthday with family."
Pub • Steak • Pizza • British
"This large pub consistently serves excellent meals every time we visit, especially the sticky pork! There are many seating options both inside and outside. They have a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits. The service from all employees is fantastic. It's a great pub to check out, with live music in the outdoor garden."
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Cheese
"We as a Family of three went to this Restaurant to celebrate my Wife’s Birthday. She had been once before and raved that I would enjoy it. We arrived at the reserved table time to be met by a wall of people waiting for tables, I announced our arrival at the bar and we were soon seated. First impressions, the ethos was not quality and comfort, rather let’s cram in as many people as we can, and bluster our way through service, fair enough, business is business. Starter, passable, but the reason for this review was my main course, a Vegetarian dish of Pasta with aubergine and caramelised onion, with a garlic and parsley sauce, drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The reality of the dish was a bowl of pasta with said aubergine and caramelised onion, omitting any sauce other that the bowl of balsamic vinegar that soaked everything, rendering the meal inedible, and I did try, hungry at the wait of 35 minutes between starter and main course. When the uneaten course was snatched from the table had the waiter asked if there was a problem I would have said, but he didn’t, and in being this a special occasion I was not going to pursue and embarrass the company. The experience? Big tables got better service, food, poor."
"the alice hawthorne was recommended to us by friends who have been there a few times and always had a wonderful meal. the village around the pub has a beautiful duck and is chocolate box beautiful. we had a three-course Sunday dinner and that was excellent. my husband daughter said that the roast meat was just melted in the mouth, my roast pork was beautiful and the crunchy was crispy delicious. we all commented that the bratkartoffels were the best we ever had. the personal was nice, very friendly, the service was good, the decor is super, it was all we expected and more, we will definitely recommend this pub to our friends and we will definitely be back."
Meat • Steak • Cheese • Chicken
"Visited this restaurant tonight after a friends recommendation. I can honestly say I’ve never experienced such an awful customer service on the return of an over cooked steak. I had ordered a steak and asked for it to be cooked medium to rare and upon receiving I found it to be over cooked. I have been served many steaks in my time and always cut straight through the middle to make sure it is cooked to how I asked. I found my steak to be more medium and in some parts medium to well done. The chef returned nearer 10 minutes later with the same plate I had been served and it contained my full meal including my overcooked steak chopped into bits so she could “find” the medium rare part of my steak. My understanding of a medium to rare steak is that the majority of it is cooked medium to rare the whole way through and not in specific parts of the steak. We were also served a meal which contained a long dark hair which was fairly rectified but should never of happened in the first place but we did have to wait a while to get a replacement meal out. In normal times this is unacceptable but even more so now as my meal had been handled numerous times by different people way more than necessary. I was never even offered a replacement meal or an apology. Extremely disappointed with the chefs attitude this evening. Will not be returning!"
Pub • Fish • Steak • British
"It was our first visit to the Black Lion in Appledore and we were not disappointed. The decor was modern but there still kept the charm of a village pub. The service was great and our Sunday lunch was exceptional. It had a great atmosphere and we will definitely be returning. Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sunday Lunch"
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"Been here a few times now. The food is always delicious. Had the mozzarella sticks starter with chili sauce. The sauce was lovely with a good kick to it. For the main course I had the meat feast calzone. The portion was huge. Crust was nice and soft. (Saved some chilli sauce to dip it into which worked nicely). It was filled with a generous portion of different meats. Highly recommended Italian in the area Service: Dine in"
Pub • British • Vegetarian • Sandwiches
"The food at this restaurant was fantastic! The Fish Tower was visually stunning and the freshly made pizza was delicious. The setting was lovely and the service was friendly. We will definitely be returning next time we are in town. The average price per person is between £20-30. Overall, the food received a rating of 5, service a 4, and atmosphere a 4. We highly recommend trying the Seafood Platter and Pizza, as you can customize your own dish from a list of options."
Tea • Meat • Steak • Buffet
"It was my father in laws 78th birthday today so we decided on the Star Inn for a birthday meal. It did not disappoint. One side of the pub was closed for refurbishment so luckily we had booked a table as it was busy. There were seven of us who ate here including three children and we had a fantastic meal. The food was piping hot. The fish pie and chicken Thai stir fries were apparently amazing. My son loved the sweet and sour chicken. I’m veggie and had lasagne which was nice but possibly a little too herby for me but there were so many other options I’m already looking forward to trying in the future. The homemade chips were delicious. The deserts were so good especially the rhubarb crème brûlée. Service was so friendly. The young man who tended to us was so helpful and attentive. I can’t believe I’ve been living so close to this pub and not been a regular before now! Thank you for a lovely meal."
Pizza • Sushi • European • Vegetarian
"Meal Type: Dinner Price Range: £20–30 per Person I had a delightful dining experience at this restaurant. The food was outstanding, earning a well-deserved 5 out of 5. Each dish was beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor. The service was equally impressive, receiving a perfect score of 5 as well; the staff was attentive and friendly, making our evening even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, though I would rate it a 4, as it could benefit from a bit more ambiance. Overall, a fantastic place for dinner!"
Steak • French • British • European
"We are regular visitors to the Roux Brasseries at Skindles and we always receive a very warm reception. The quality of the food is always exceptional, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the service is exquisite. All the staff, from the manager to chefs and waiters are so friendly and efficient and we have always been made to feel very welcome. We went out to other side of the river last night and the Skindles Christmas lights really light up the river so beautiful and inviting! We stepped into the upstairs cocktails bar and I ordered a glass of Champagne Cocktail; Paolo is master with the cocktails and he made it to a perfection! My husband had his favourite Skindles hot dog with wine. All very enjoyable. We feel so fortunate to have Roux Brasseries in our neighbourhood. We cannot wait to visit you again to celebrate Christmas with our friends together."