Pipe Major

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  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Popped in yesterday for a quick pint, it was relatively quiet for a Saturday which was surprising I ended up having a fish and chips and it was absolutely beautiful good portions and tasted amazing definitely worth the price. The team (I was served by a lily and a emily) were incredibly friendly and a pleasure to say hi to as well as service being speedy would definitely recommend popping down. thank you!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Had a lovely lunchtime carvery in here a few weeks back. The carvery had only just opened, so the produce was all piping hot and fresh. Meat was really succulent and so tasty. Everything cooked perfectly (I don't particularly like stuffing, but always tastes good in here). The potatoes tasted amazing and love the cauliflower cheese. The guy carving the meat was very friendly and helpful.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Someone persuaded us that The Pipe Major had much improved after a change of management, (what about the chef?), so despite after telling ourselves never again, twice over the years, we caved in. After, a grunted greeting, we were shown to a table. Looking around there was only one other table occupied which was surprising for the day and time we were there. It was extremely warm with one small improperly installed air conditioning unit doing nothing except wasting electricity. There were staff wandering aimlessly or chatting so after ordering on the app, it was a surprise for our drinks to take more than 10 minutes to arrive, with the shandy served as a normal pint and the juice with too much ice when a little was requested, obviously they didn't read the order properly, at least the coke arrived with no ice as ordered. The food took 20 minutes to arrive with dry overbaked baguettes and dry overcooked chicken and bacon on offer. I cannot understand why the baguette wasn't buttered, it might have improved it, I certainly do not make a sandwich/roll without buttering the bread. The fries had far too much black pepper sprinkled on, which were advertised as skin on fries, nothing about pepper. The place was getting a little busier so it was a surprise for our 2nd order of drinks to arrive within a couple of minutes, correct this time. We could see the carvery from where we seated. Meat not very well covered, yorkies not at all and obviously sitting under the heat lights for a long time. Thought the food overpriced for the end result. Shame because we've been to another venue of the same brand and had a lovely meal with great service and it was a lot busier, so it can be done. Our conclusion? Never ever again.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “I was surprised, I walked in thinking I was going to see just drinks and alcohol, but they had a full on menu. I ordered steak with some mixed vegetables and it was very delicious, the restaurant doubles up as a bar for people to drink and watch the latest sports games. I also ordered ice-cream for dessert and it was really good. Nothing else to say other than this was my daytime experience, but during the evening there would be an increase in drunkard behaviours and silly antics. Otherwise it's a bar as usual”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “The food was absolutely lovely, really tasty across to all the family. It was very family orientated and very social. The service was absolutely amazing, very quick and made sure everything was okay before, during and after. The atmosphere was impeccable, had usual talking but nothing that is out of the ordinary - quiet enough to talk to my family when visiting. Been a good few times”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Visited Pipe Major restaurant for a family meal for my mum’s 50th birthday and it was honestly one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had. I genuinely don’t understand some of the other reviews from today saying how good the food was, because what we were served was completely unacceptable. I wouldn’t have even fed it to my dog. We were told there would be a 40-minute wait for roast potatoes, only to then be told they weren’t available at all. For a Sunday roast, that shows a serious lack of organisation. The food that did arrive was extremely poor. Multiple items were undercooked and not edible. The sausages were very pale and clearly undercooked, which is not only unappetising but raises real concerns about food safety. This completely ruined what was supposed to be a special family occasion. The only positive was Jo, who was brilliant and handled the situation as well as she could. We were given full refunds, which was appropriate given how bad the experience was. However, refunds don’t make up for a ruined family celebration. Serious improvements are needed in both the kitchen and overall management.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I've had previous meals here and was not satisfied with the food. However we decided to come here today and I will definitely be returning. The service was friendly and prompt, Lauren served our meals with a smile and was extremely helpful in making sure our experience was up to the best standard. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, thank you to Tom in the kitchen who made sure of this. We will definitely be eating here again if it matches today's standards!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We absolutely loved spending our lunch here, in the sun, sitting outside, sipping on a cold cider, while children were playing nearby, on the facilities. Plenty of parking too, and the food was absolutely perfect. I cannot wait to visit again. Also, it's minutes from the station.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Lovely pub in an area that doesn't have many others. Lunchtime has smaller meals (12-3pm) Meals can take their time if it's busy, but they sure are tasty. Free parking available too And thanks to Lauren for the service!”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “This was the worst cooked meal I have ever been served up the food was uneatable. I'm sure the cook in the kitchen worked at a crematorium before working there. I was asked to reach and give them a call i phoned i phoned 6 times though the day and each time the phone rang untill it cut off so looks like they are about as good as answering the phone as they are as cooking anyway go over the hill about 600m there is a really good Indian takeaway as we was still hungry as we did not eat the junk they dished up.”

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