The Moody Mare

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  Nicola Ridout

  ·1 month ago

  “My husband and I ate here last week for our anniversary, the food and service was brilliant as they also did a nice little touch at the end with an anniversary dessert, highly recommend and will definitely come back!”

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  georgina hammond

  ·1 month ago

  “We had a little hiccup on the night of my daughters wedding which was no fault of the venues so they never got their private last dance but alan went above and beyond to rectify this. We visited again tonight where alan had laid out a lovely table with candles and flowers oraganised their wedding playlist and they got to have their private last dance. I ate in the resturant with my other daughter and the sevice food and atmosphere was 10 out of 10. Lovey pub. We will definatly be going back to visit again soon 😁”

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  Terrie Ball

  ·2 months ago

  “WOW! Food, service and atmosphere 2nd to none… we’ve been meaning to visit this restaurant for sometime and on entering was pleasantly rewarded by the welcome and great atmosphere. Being a Sunday decided to go for the roast, the traditional English dinner. Had a little longer wait, but what do you expect when the food was made from scratch and not pre-packed and bland. Totally blown away with the dinner. You could taste the heart and sole in the chefs cooking. I finished off with the lemon & lime posit. This was beautiful created and not too sweet. You could taste the citrus, without being too sour. The two shortbread biscuits were slightly warm and went perfectly with the posit. The hospitality was all there as well. Scarlett our waitress was attentive and friendly. We also had the pleasure of meeting Alan who managed this delightful restaurant. Before leaving we had a nosy around and was surprised on the size of the whole complex. It catered for weddings, large functions etc. Highly recommend and well worth those 5*”

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  Daniel Pritchard

  ·3 months ago

  “Beautiful marquee, but sadly the food and service were far moodier than the name suggested. 😬 🤝 Service There were far too many staff members coming to our table, around three or four different waitresses, so nobody seemed to know what was happening. Having one main server would make things much more organised and avoid confusion. ⏳ Waiting times The service was extremely slow, and the food took far too long to arrive. We had a toddler with us who became bored very, very quickly, which made the long wait even more difficult. 🍽 Sunday roast Unfortunately, the Sunday roasts were extremely dry. We were a table of around ten people, and nearly everyone commented on how disappointing the food was. 🥣 Missing and incorrect items One order arrived incorrectly, although this was fixed relatively quickly. We were also missing gravy, which did not help an already dry roast. 🌱 Vegan option A non-vegan Yorkshire pudding was served with a vegan meal, which is a serious mistake. Dietary requirements need to be checked carefully before food leaves the kitchen. 📋 Menu The menu was surprisingly small. If you did not want a roast, there were very few alternative dishes to choose from. ⛺ Outdoor area The outdoor marquee was beautiful and handled the very hot weather well. It was clearly well maintained and was probably the highlight of the visit. 🪵 Flooring The outdoor flooring was incredibly squeaky and noisy whenever anyone walked across it. Some sturdier flooring would make the area feel much more comfortable and polished. Improvement suggestion. 👤 Assign one main server to each table so orders and requests do not get lost. ⏱ Improve waiting times, especially for larger tables and families with young children. 🌱 Double-check all vegan and dietary orders before serving them. 🍽 Improve the quality of the Sunday roasts and make sure gravy is included. 📋 Add a few more non-roast options to give customers a better choice. We have now visited twice, and unfortunately both the service and food have been consistently lacklustre. The marquee is lovely, but it cannot make up for slow service, confused orders and disappointing meals. Would I come again? Sadly, no, the mare was not the only thing feeling moody by the end! 🐴”

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  jurgita bloziene

  ·3 months ago

  “We arrived just a few minutes before closing, but the owner gave us a very warm welcome and kindly let us order even though the kitchen was about to close. The hospitality was exceptional, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. We truly appreciated the kindness and the wonderful experience. We highly recommend this restaurant to everyone, especially families. A well-deserved 10/10! 👏”

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  lucinda lemmon

  ·5 months ago

  “Wow! What can I say! Our whole experience was amazing! We chose this pub on a recommendation from a family member, for our 21st wedding anniversary ❤️ From the start we was very warmly welcomed 🙏 . We was sitting in the beautiful Tipi area. We was introduced to our friendly server “ Leonor” who was very helpful. The food was delicious “out of this world “ The staff even had a plate decorated with “happy 21st Anniversary in chocolate for us with our dessert! The whole evening was wonderful filled with laughter and great food! Thank you to all the staff for making our special evening memorable 🙏🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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  Philip Jocelyn-Duffield

  ·5 months ago

  “What an amazing place, beautiful marquee attached, front and back garden, ample parking. Desperately trying to think of an event I could have there. The food was great, I had mussels and a burger with a huge portion of chips, some interesting beers too. Staff were brilliant, smiling, made me feel really welcome.Looking forward having the roast and a long afternoon chilling in the garden.”

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  Kate Dalton

  ·10 months ago

  “We had a lovely evening and the food was good. Love the festive atmosphere. There were a few items off the menu but everyone enjoyed the food they had. Great for large groups at this time of year.”

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  Megan

  ·10 months ago

  “We have driven past this pub and always seen it busy so thought worth trying at the weekend. We booked wanting a Sunday Roast but was left thoroughly disappointed. The meat options were different than the online menu, with a choice of turkey, gammon or beef. I went for the beef and it came out well done, grey and tough. The vegetables were lacking and detracted from an already struggling plate: boiled sprouts, boiled skin on floppy baby carrots and dry red cabbage with a side of strange onion creamy leaks. The only saviour of the meal was the yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes. Service was friendly although we had to ask twice for the bill. Icing on the cake was a pint of lemonade was flat and had an odd taste making it undrinkable. Safe to say we won't be returning.”

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  Louise May

  ·1 year ago

  “We drive past this pub quite a lot and we thought we’d pop in for some food to try it out as it looks nice from the outside and we were absolutely not disappointed. The pub is really well designed so it’s cosy and has warm lighting, great furniture and chairs and a lovely atmosphere. The waiter Jamie was fantastic, really looked after us and was there when you needed him but left you alone to enjoy your dinner, which I have to say was exceptional! He was very helpful when it came to choosing a wine to go with your food. He made us feel relaxed, comfortable & welcomed. The food was exactly if not more than I’d hoped it would be. The food was delicious. We will absolutely be coming back here. I’ve found my new place!”

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