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The Duncombe Arms

➤ The Duncombe Arms Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2GZ, East Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Pubs • Beer • Wine • British

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"Despite having heard really good things about the ‘Duncombe Arms’ we left feeling deflated and disappointed! Myself and wife decide to visited the ‘Duncombe Arms’ with our children to celebrate my birthday. Upon arrival we’re allocated seating directly opposite the main entrance. The cold wind blowing through the entrance due to the sheer number of guests coming in was uncomfortable, we asked to be moved however all other seats were taken. As a result my son and wife choose to keep their coats on. We then proceeded to place our drinks order with ‘front of house’ however these took over 40 minutes to arrive and actually came out after our food had been delivered. When mentioned to the waitress she seemed disinterested and blamed it on a computer glitch. The food itself was tasty however portion sizes extremely small. I chose the beef and my daughter had the children’s chicken nuggets and we were both feeling hungry at the end. During the meal no one came to ask how the meal was nor offer to take a further drinks order. At the end we’re presented with the bill and asked to pay a discretionary service charge of 10%. I discussed the poor service and explained to the waiter that we would not be paying this, the waiter accepted this and we left. Overall very poor and wouldn’t recommend based on our visit."

The Secret Garden

➤ Farley Road, Stoke-on-Trent I-ST10 4DB, United Kingdom

British • Breakfast • Vegetarian • Gluten Free

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"It's a shame about the prices; they are quite steep when you think about it. The queues can be unbearable unless you’re willing to pay a premium for quicker access, which is frustrating. If you only bring your children and don’t visit often, it’s even worse. However, there are some positives. The castle is a stunning sight, and it's a bit scandalous that it hasn’t been restored yet. If it ever is, it would be absolutely magnificent. The gardens are an incredible oasis amid the chaos surrounding them. They feature charming paths that feel quiet and almost secretive. There are lovely spots to escape to everywhere. When you reach the Chinese temple by the lower sea, it feels like you've entered a different world. I spent hours wandering around while my children played nearby; it was so serene. The only downside was that, despite some security personnel present, there were still people smoking in areas they shouldn’t have been. The smell really detracted from the experience."

The Bulls Head Alton

➤ 2 High St, Alton, United Kingdom

Pizza • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

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"Really disappointing. A mix up.with th1e reservation meant we were in a cold, unheated upstairs atea. Kids ordered pizzas, but turned out no pizzas available. They ordered burgers instead. Unfortunately, these were not fully cooked. After pointing this out to a team member, it was fully 10 minutes before they came by to see if we would like them replaced, or provide the side vegetables which were ordered but had never arrived. I couldn't fault our waitress who was clearly new and inexperienced, but very helpful and doing her best to help. She clearly had no support from senior figures. Ultimately, I had to argue with the senior staff member, who was reluctant to give any discount at all on the full price of the meal, despite serving kids raw burgers. The rest of the food was mediocre at best."

The White Hart

➤ 18 High Street, ST10 4AQ, Staffordshire Moorlands, United Kingdom

Pub • Fish • Drinks • Burgers

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"had a nice chilli jacket kartoffeln in the coffee shop a few weeks back, it was really nice, and then a piece homemade, marmelade sponge cake! with a nice cup tee, then went through the really nice lounge with comfortable sofas and had an americano, and then went into the bar area. the employees are all nice to speak, will be back in the near future definately. many thanks to all the beautiful workers on white lion, including the beautiful chefin laura that could not do enough for them. the white heart hotel would bring everyone back. great place and really enjoyed my afternoon there!"

The Bull's Head Inn

➤ High Street, ST10 4AQ, Staffordshire Moorlands, United Kingdom

Full • Steak • Pizza • British

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"We were on vacation and the reviews for this restaurant looked great. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. Unfortunately, there was no pizza available that night, which was fine because we didn't want pizza anyway. We ordered nachos as a starter to share and it was delicious. However, our main courses arrived halfway through our starter. The staff offered to take them back, but we decided to keep them as they would have gotten cold. My husband had the lasagne, which looked and tasted delicious. I chose the steak kebab, which was also tasty, but everything was piled under a mountain of chips. The lady at the table next to me ordered the same dish and hers was beautifully presented with the chips in a separate container. While the food was good, I felt a bit rushed. It was only a Monday night and several people had called to say they were running late due to traffic. The staff assured them it was not a problem as they were not very busy. We had made a reservation in advance, so we were not walk-ins."