The Golden Retriever

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “After a day out with my husband and our lab puppy we decided to book a table for food at the Golden Retriever. We haven’t been there for food for at least a year. Our experience was amazing from the minute we arrived. Chloe and Luka behind the bar were so friendly and helpful. We were both so very impressed with our food. Chorizo sausages and pardon peppers were delicious. The fillet steak (medium rare) was cooked to perfection and tender - melted in the mouth. Definitely on par with a very high end specialist steak restaurant which is in the area (The Sherlock Inn) My husband had the pork belly which was also perfectly cooked. Both impressed how hot the food was when it came out. Highly recommend and will definitely be back very soon. The puppy also had no complaints with the titbits. Keep up the great service. Many thanks to the Chef Ben ,we asked his name to add to the review .”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “A really lovely pub that is typical of a Vintage Inn within. The beer selection is ok and the food is definitely good, if not a little expensive for some of the dishes. Overall it's definitely worth eating here. However, what makes the pub stand out is the staff. They are exceptional, friendly and were very accommodating. We arrived late and with barely a few minutes until the kitchen closed, still put our food through and delivered some great meals. The chicken burger is fantastic. A huge thanks to Ben in the kitchen for doing this and being such a great guy from start to finish. He is a real asset to the team.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Well I don’t know were to start !!!!!! Your table service waiter was rude… of corse i am joking one of the best establishments I have been to in a long time, food was some of the best I have had full stop! drinks was really nice and service was fast. The waiter ( holly ) was superb, fast bubbly friendly attitude made the whole experience delightful ☺️ we eat out as a company all the time and find it hard to locate good genuine establishments that offer good food and good service. Here we found both 🙌 we will definitely be coming back thank you ( holly ) for making our evening better.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Visited today, party of three, popped in at lunchtime, on the way home for pick your own. One chicken club sandwich, one fish finger sandwich and macaroni cheese (I refuse to call it Mac and Cheese) with chips. The chicken club sandwich was toasted on only one side, and was not buttered, the fish finger sandwich did not come in a rustic roll, thankfully, as how can it be a sandwich, and why not call it a Chicken Goujon Roll?, as it is definitely not a Fish finger sandwich, and again toasted one side only and was not buttered. Don’t get me wrong, being toasted on one side helped it somewhat, and it allowed some moisture into the bread, not much, just some. Please can someone explain why it seems to be okay not to put butter on bread, or toast, it is like having a sandpaper sandwich, when toasted! Tartare sauce was added on one side of the sandwich, but it still doesn’t do the job of butter! So although the chicken, bacon and goujons were cooked nicely the sandwiches had no or little flavour. The macaroni cheese was lovely. I did not complain as it was a treat paid for by our daughter, and I wouldn’t embarrass her. The outside seating area was lovely to sit at, in the sun, the mood was comfortable, lovely ambience. A nice place to have a drink, but I would be mindful and ask about the food, I just expect bread to be buttered. Nicely maintained and clean. Our server was Lyndall, who was friendly, attentive, and efficient, even though it was very busy for a Monday lunchtime.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a lovely, leisurely dinner at The Golden Retriever. Our waitress, Emily, was friendly and flexible. The ambience is relaxed with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The food was solid; the vibes were immaculate.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We Popped in on a Monday night greeted straight away our server noted straight away that our daughter has special needs and made sure she was included when ordering . Food was hot and very tasty and the pudding was lush .. we enjoyed the quieter atmosphere (weekends can be very busy ) Many thanks to Charlotte..”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Sadly not as good as the reviews might have led us to believe. The kitchen appears to be a bottleneck - The waiting staff were superb albeit a little disorganised - clear waiting stations would be an improvement, allocate staff to specific tables - But they weren't put under a great deal of pressure because the output from the kitchen was ridiculously poor both in time and in our case quality. Everything we had as a main dish was overcooked and the Chicken Parmigiana was a disgrace. "Green Salad" is not just a pile of rocket with no dressing, "Rich tomato and mozzarella sauce", there needs to be more than a spoonful and the chicken needs to be moist and not burned to a crisp. Pork belly was overcooked, Yorkshire puddings needed a chisel (clue is in the word pudding). Back to the kitchen - Arrived at 4.10 for a 4.15 booking, seated immediately and order taken by 4.20. Starter arrived at 4.55 (calamari batter would have shielded the reactor at Chernobyl, what is it with the overcooking!!). Starter plates cleared at 5.10. Main course arrives (after much chasing) at 5.40. One out of the 3 was totally inedible the other 2 were far from flawless. Desserts were ok. Waiting staff were excellent and most apologetic. Thankfully, we were not charged for the inedible and given a free dessert. Sadly, we will not return. Reading the reviews on here I guess we were just unlucky.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “It was my first time trying fish and chips, and it turned out to be a good experience. The place has a pleasant atmosphere with a traditional look and feel, which made the meal even more enjoyable. It is definitely an experience worth repeating. As a point for improvement, it would be good for the staff to pay closer attention to customers’ requests, especially regarding food restrictions (in our case, something we mentioned we were allergic to was brought to the table). The waiting time for the food could also be a bit shorter. Overall, it was a positive experience.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “I popped in for a beer whilst walking the dog. The pub was nice and busy. Smelt of food service was great. I’m just being cheeky. I said to pull the landlord she wouldn’t mind giving me a Yorkshire pudding a couple of spuds and some gravy. I’ll give you a banging review. If you don’t ask you don’t get out poor came with a plate and it’s delicious. Totally recommend booking ahead next time.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “Fantastic place. Perfect for a cold rainy Sunday. Sat by the fire. Great menu selection and tasty food. Got the Calamari and the signature burger. Charlotte our waitress recommended the desserts and she wasn’t wrong. She was lovely friendly and funny. Rest of the staff was also helpful and smiling. Will definitely return!”

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