The Greendale Oak

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  Sareena Marwaha

  ·1 month ago

  “Really disappointing experience at Greendale Oak. We visited as a group of four for the first time. Unfortunately, the food took almost an hour to arrive. Our server, Ethan, was polite and friendly, but explained that he was new to this location and hadn’t been given enough knowledge of the menu to answer most of our questions. We asked about the salmon alongside multiple other menu queries and the responses were constantly that he did not know. One of our party ordered the salmon tasting plate. It appeared undercooked and arrived without the rice stated on the menu. When she asked to return it and order something else, Ethan informed us that we would still have to pay for the salmon. We then asked to speak to the manager, Jasmine. Rather than trying to understand the overall situation or offer any sort of resolution, Jasmine told us that it was their policy and that they “can’t be taking money off for everyone who doesn’t like a dish.” We found the response particularly dismissive given everything that had happened. She did not even apologise once. Separately, I ordered the beef burger. After the meal I became unwell with symptoms consistent with food poisoning. I obviously cannot prove definitively that the burger was the cause, but given the timing, it added considerably to an already poor experience. The issue was never simply about getting money taken off the bill. It was the combination of the nearly hour long wait, a dish arriving without an item stated on the menu, inadequate menu training and, most importantly, the way our concerns were handled by management. Ethan was actually the one person we felt was trying his best despite clearly not having been given enough information or training. It’s a shame because the venue itself has potential, but based on this first experience, none of the four of us would be rushing back.”

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  Lucinda Burgess (Lucy)

  ·6 months ago

  “They were busy for just the two guys working but well done them. We only stopped for a quick lunch. I had a 'small plates goats cheese and beetroot salad and fries. Was delicious”

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  david norton

  ·7 months ago

  “Very nice pub, full of atmosphere. Staff very friendly and attentive. Can't fault our server, Lola. Food portions were great. I had soup for starters and was presented with a massive bowl. For main I had beef bourguignon. Sadly it was nothing like a beef bourguignon. The beef had been slow cooked and was tender, but was not cooked in wine, with onions and herbs and lardons creating a delicious source. It was simply slow cooked beef with a pre done gravy poured on top of the meet and lacked seasoning!!”

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  Claire Brownlow

  ·7 months ago

  “Food was nice, especially the fish & chips, chicken burger and sticky toffee pudding. However service was exceptionally slow. We were a table of 6, which doesn't seem massive to me, and it took an hour and a half to get our mains, then half an hour to get our puddings (after we eventually managed to get someone to take our order). We were there for 3 hours in total, and not for any reason other than it taking ages to be served.”

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  Kam & Ian Senior (Gluten-free foody)

  ·7 months ago

  “Food was lovely Gluten free and the service was friendly whilst under alot of pressure because it became so busy in such a short time, and it was Tuesday lunchtime 17th March. If I was to criticize the gf bun for the burger was a little microwaved too much maybe from frozen, would be better to cut from frozen and toast. But it doesn't stop me giving 5 stars for the overall experience thank you”

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  Nina Gurling

  ·9 months ago

  “By far THE BEST gluten-free menu options I’ve come across!! They go to great effort to make a full meal, rather than just a poor substitute. Options include (but not limited to) a delicious chicken burger complete with GF onion ring (photos of this), great pizza, fish and chips, and many more. Plus, lovely decor & atmosphere, great friendly service, food served right through the afternoon (fab if you find yourself in need of a decent meal at 3pm when most others have stopped serving). Whole menu has loads of great options to suit all, including vegetarian and vegan options, as well as expertly cooked meat and seafood dishes…. Highly recommend, 10 stars!! 😄🙌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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  matthew brierley

  ·1 year ago

  “A wonderful gem located just off the A60 at Cuckney Crossroads. Lots of wonderful rooms to enjoy, the restaurant, the snug, the bar, the doggy friendly area and the superb outside area. Fantastic range of Cask Ale, Craft Beers, Ciders and more than enough spirits to put a haunted house to shame. The food, the food is something else, you must read all of the menus, as they have something for everyone. Sunday lunch, I'd definitely recommend booking in advance, as it can get busy, but they're are plenty of staff, and nothing is too much trouble. Cracking place”

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  Scott

  ·1 year ago

  “Very nice traditional English pub tooked away in the Nottinghamshire country side, not to far from the Major Oak. Well worth a drive over and like us have a fantastic Sunday Lunch. Great choices from the menu, not just traditional Sunday dinners. I opted for the Beef dinner and was not disappointed. Great value for money. Will definitely come again.”

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  Kate R

  ·1 year ago

  “Lovely Sunday lunch. Treated my mum on Sunday. Got a pork and a beef dinner, came with all the veg but cauliflower cheese and crackling were extra. Really good quality food. Lovely attentative service. Would go back.”

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  Maya K

  ·1 year ago

  “We decided to stop at this gastropub because we were passing by and it looked wonderful from the outside. Inside, it was just as charming, and I felt really uplifted. I hoped that the combination of a stylish interior, welcoming staff, and the overall atmosphere would be matched by truly great food – something on par with what I’ve enjoyed at The Elm Tree in Heath. The menu looked interesting, and with the prices set as they were, I expected dishes of a high standard. I also anticipated a great coffee, especially since it was served in beautiful cups. But sadly, I was quite disappointed. I ordered the melted cheese burger from the lunch menu (£15), and it turned out to be rather underwhelming – the bun seemed frozen and bland, the salad was minimal, and the meat itself didn’t stand out. It felt less satisfying than fast food, and certainly far from what I was expecting. The coleslaw had an odd aftertaste and came in a portion so small it looked more like a dipping sauce. The fries, however, were crisp and enjoyable – though very much in the style of a fast-food chain. The coffee was another let-down, especially served with just a small piece of rusk; at that price, I would have expected at least a piece of good dark chocolate. I did notice that most of the other guests around me were drinking beer or wine without ordering food, which perhaps says something. Still, all tables were reserved from 6pm onwards, so maybe I simply chose the wrong dish (and the wrong coffee) and should have tried something from the main menu, even if it’s twice the price. I’m not sure.”

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