The Elephant and Peacock

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  Bruce Roy

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Good food and presentation, let down by rigid, dismissive service. The premises were spotless and well-presented, and the food itself was very good. Unfortunately, the front-of-house service fell completely flat on basic hospitality. When someone in our party asked whether it might be possible to combine elements of two existing menu dishes, the request was shut down instantly with an emphatic, blunt "No, we don't do that." In a full-service restaurant charging premium prices, you expect at least the courtesy of checking with the kitchen rather than an immediate, dismissive refusal. Even fast-food chains manage basic menu modifications through a touchscreen; a sit-down dining establishment charging proper restaurant rates has no excuse for that level of inflexibility.”

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  sara benfield

  ·2 months ago

  “The curries were amazing. Best curry I’ve eaten out in a long time and my dad is half Indian. Really authentic and delicious. The biryani pie was a clever twist and was really tasty. Railway lamb was also lovely. Would recommend”

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  Arun Gorji

  ·2 months ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Fantastic Stay – Highly Recommended! We stayed here on Saturday night and honestly, what a fantastic experience from start to finish! This place is an absolute gem if you’re looking for a combination of a comfortable stay, great food, friendly service and a relaxing atmosphere. The room was excellent. It was extremely spacious, spotlessly clean and very well maintained. There was plenty of storage, a TV, coffee-making facilities, excellent ventilation with two fans, and both a bath and separate shower area. Most importantly for us, it was very quiet, which meant we had a wonderfully peaceful and comfortable night’s sleep. The staff were exceptional – incredibly polite, welcoming and genuinely helpful. We were travelling with our little one, and they went above and beyond by accommodating an additional bed for him. The extra bed was surprisingly comfortable and made such a difference to our stay. It’s these little touches that really show how much a hotel cares about its guests. And then there’s the pub and food – honestly, on another level! The atmosphere is fantastic, the team are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we loved that it’s dog-friendly too. The food was absolutely delicious, but the breakfast deserves a special mention – it was exceptionally good, fresh, tasty and served incredibly quickly. The service throughout was fantastic. What we particularly loved is that you really don’t need to look anywhere else. You can have a lovely evening meal, enjoy a drink, have a peaceful and comfortable night’s sleep, and wake up to an excellent breakfast – all in one place. For families, couples, or anyone looking for a great place to stay with fantastic food and genuinely friendly hospitality, I would highly recommend this place without hesitation. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our stay so enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back! ❤️ 5/5 – Fantastic rooms, fantastic food, fantastic staff and an all-round brilliant experience!”

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  Diane Clarke

  ·2 months ago

  “A very warm & friendly welcome from Sonny (the owner) and all of his staff. The restaurant, bar & rooms are decorated beautifully and to a very high standard, with so much attention to detail as well as being immaculately clean. The food is delicious, both evening meal and the breakfast. There isn't anything negative to say about this place and it's setting. Well done to Sonny and the lovely staff there. Thank you for a wonderful stay. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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  Melissa Smith

  ·3 months ago

  “Loved it here! Will certainly be returning and high recommend The mixed grill starter was amazing. We both loved the indo chicken with 65 sauce (think that was the name). I will certainly be having this again. Curries were great and the naan was super soft and tasty The service was great and it’s really nicely decorated inside!! I highly recommend”

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  jane rothery

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a lovely overnight stay this week to break the journey from seeing family in Yorkshire, going back home to Ross on Wye. We booked randomly as it was affordable and a good half way location. What a treat. We had time for a bit of an explore of this beautiful area, new to us, a great meal, a good sleep and a really good breakfast. We'd particularly like to thank Harry and Vince on duty that evening. Harry quickly made us feel genuinely welcome from the get go. Cheerful, friendly he was a great "host". Later Vince provided us an excellent Indian meal. We felt neither rushed nor that we were having to wait. Breakfast staff were also very helpful. Our room was good and had one wall papered with a beautiful bold floral paper. Downstairs one area was papered with a striking Indian wall mural type paper. On our little explore I realised that the next Village, Holbrook, was where my maternal great grandparents farmed in the 1800s. I'd never been there, though my mother talked fondly of visiting the farm when she was a child and I still have a sampler stitched by Mary Annables at Holbrook school in 1851. You wont be surprised that we recommend the Elephant and the Peacock; right by the river Derwent, but with a reminder of the industrial history - a textile MIll chimney still standing keeping watch over the village. We will be back! Thank you.”

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  Helen Back

  ·4 months ago

  “I was lucky enough to be able to attend a meal here with friends. The food is superb and the service is amazing. Can't rate it highly enough.”

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  Lewis Watts

  ·5 months ago

  “Had the railway lamb, with some rice and garlic naan. The server recommended a spice boost because of my love of Rogan Josh. Chef nailed it with the spice not too hot and not flimsy either, alternating between bites of super succulent lamb and garlic naan and the occasional sip of cobra just made the meal. Best curry I’ve had in years. Total wait from ordering to being served was 15mins on a Tuesday night. Just come here for a meal, other dinners were raving about their meals too!”

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  Rishi Sharma

  ·6 months ago

  “Great food and great service, will definitely recommend. Got the lamb chops, samosa chaat, old Delhi paneer and naan. The sauce of the paneer was great and tasted lovely. Also got desert, and although they made a minor mistake- we were given a free desert. Lovely restaurant and would definitely recommend. Also great selection of drinks and cocktails.”

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  Darren Adams

  ·2 years ago

  “Recently, I dined at The Elephant and Peacock with friends. The starters were a delightful beginning, bursting with flavor and setting high expectations. Our main courses were equally tasty. The ambiance added to the experience with its inviting atmosphere, but the limited menu left us craving more options. Additionally, the service could have been more attentive, as we found ourselves waiting for long stretches without check-ins. All in all, a decent spot for Indian cuisine but with room for improvement in variety, service, and value.”

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