The Birch

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  Alex Ward

  ·2 weeks ago

  “We booked a table for four to mark the first anniversary of my grandad’s passing. We specifically chose this pub because it was somewhere we had visited together many times over the years, and it holds a great deal of sentimental value to our family. Unfortunately, what should have been a special occasion turned into an incredibly disappointing experience. All four meals arrived cold, the service was painfully slow, and yet somehow we were still made to feel rushed throughout our visit. What made the experience even worse was the complete lack of care from management. Not once did a manager come over to check whether we were enjoying our meal or if everything was satisfactory. In fact, the only time management spoke to us was when our desserts were brought out, at which point we were bluntly informed that we had just 10 minutes left because a larger table was coming in. We had only been there for an hour and a half, which is hardly an unreasonable amount of time for a family meal, especially considering how slow the service had been. To then receive the bill and discover that we had been charged an astonishing £19 service charge was quite frankly insulting. I genuinely struggle to understand how anyone could justify charging for service of such a poor standard. It is incredibly sad to see just how far such a lovely establishment has declined. We have so many fond memories of this pub, and I know the previous management would have been absolutely mortified by the way we were treated. What should have been a meaningful occasion to remember my grandad was instead overshadowed by cold food, poor service, and management who seemed far more concerned about getting the next table seated than looking after the customers already there. A truly disappointing experience. This pub used to be somewhere we loved visiting, but sadly, it is a shadow of what it once was.”

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  Thea Anderson

  ·2 weeks ago

  “What a wonderful surprise this pub is! We were visiting the area and popped in off the cuff feeling hungry. The dining area is beautiful and the service is exceptionally warm and friendly. We were delighted with our meals especially my whole sea bream which was huge. My partner absolutely loved his ribeye steak and red wine. Both meals were perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!!”

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  Nic Kennedy

  ·4 weeks ago

  “An absolutely fantastic family lunch. Service was excellent. Food was beautiful. Everyone had a wonderful time and my niece & nephew are apparently already asking when we can go back. Thank you to everyone for making my Mother's 80th so memorable.”

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  Stefanie

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolutely loved our lunch here, the fish in white wine lemon sauce was delicious, and so was the pie of the day with red wine gravy. Can’t wait to come back!”

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  Tracey Lynch

  ·4 months ago

  “My partner surprised me with a birthday lunch at The Birch, and it couldn't have been a better choice. I started with the Blue Cheese Steak Salad, which was fresh, generous, and packed with flavour. For dessert, I chose the Raspberry Soufflé, which was beautifully light and a perfect finish to the meal. My partner went for the Beef Wellington served with dauphinoise potatoes, followed by the Mille Feuille. Everything arriving at the table looked superb, and every course was delicious. A special thank you to Carlos, whose friendly and attentive service really stood out. He made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and helped make the whole experience even more enjoyable. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, and the quality of both the food and service was excellent. We left already talking about coming back, which says it all. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable lunch.”

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  Coconut Emma

  ·4 months ago

  “The Birch has been a family favourite for many years. It's still wonderful ..... the food, service and ambiance are just lovely Recommend without hesitation Additional photos from another visit. 🤩 Alot of fun and more delicious food”

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  Connie Yue

  ·8 months ago

  “We had a wonderful dining experience at The Birch! We started with the scallops, which were cooked perfectly and full of flavour. For our mains, we ordered the beef Wellington and the seafood risotto—both were absolutely outstanding. I had also requested a special dessert plate with “Happy 100th Monthsary” written on it, and they delivered it beautifully. The decoration was elegant and thoughtful, making the moment even more special. The service throughout the evening was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Overall, we were more than satisfied and left extremely happy. Highly recommended for any special occasion or just a great meal! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼”

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  JellikinG4ng

  ·9 months ago

  “Visited for the first time today for a last min Sunday roast, I’ve always wanted to visit and they didn’t disappoint. The service was amazing, they were incredibly accommodating, the ‘new guy’ (didn’t catch his name but he did say he was really new to the pub) behind the bar went above and beyond for us. The food was amazing, brilliant Sunday roast and I could have drank a pint of the gravy! Really warm and welcoming staff and amazing food that didn’t break the bank, yes it’s more than a carvery but you get what you pay for and this is 100% worth it.”

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  Penelope Hayden

  ·1 year ago

  “We had a lovely experience here. We walked in and shown straight to our table. Drinks ordered and then a little wait to order some food. My partner had the special of coconut prawns which looked amazing (it had gluten so not for me) he gave it a 9 😁. We had our mains and dessert which didn't shirk on flavour. Most enjoyable in a lovely decorated restaurant. We will be visiting again soon.”

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  S.L.A.

  ·2 years ago

  “First time here today. Great initial impressions as the bar area is very welcoming. Excellent customer service, and the option to preorder the food before getting to your table is a really good idea. Very comfortable seating in a bright and clean dining area. Really good food across 3 courses plus coffee. Generous portion sizes and very reasonable pricing. Definitely returning. The politeness of the staff deserves special praise.”

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