The Greyhound, Finchampstead

The occasion was my wife's birthday, there were four of us on a Saturday evening.
Could not find a parking space which we thought to be a positive (parked against the wall eventually).
The bar and restaurant were nicely decorated although a bit crowded with tables too near to each other and having that many people in a confined area created a very loud atmosphere, so had to almost shout to hold a conversation.
The food portions were almost nouveau cuisine (small and pretentious) and very average quality for the price and the drinks were overpriced with a bottle of Budweiser at �3.75 and glass of house wine at �5. The Moorland was �3.20 a pint - not a bad pint.
My wife had the pan fried cod (very small and overcooked) wrapped in parma ham, which came out without the parma ham or poached egg - sent back and another came out within a couple of minutes with no explanation or apology as to why ? - I had the burger and chips - again not enough on the plate a small burger and only a few small oily chips - I won't bore with the other meals and starters, but suffices to say we will not be returning to this average overpriced establishment any time soon.

24 Jul 2012 15:02

The Pen and Parchment, Stratford Upon Avon

Was not expecting much from previous reviews, but what a great pub, good cask ales - tried the Abbot which was well kept and would have had a few more if I wasn't driving.
Currently have a two meals deal for �9.95 which was served quickly, hot and delicious - will definitely use again if passing

13 Oct 2010 09:57

The Waterwitch, Odiham

Visited with a party of eight for Sunday lunch (May 2010 � hot summers day) - had booked table only to find that our table had been given to another large party, were given a separate room upstairs to eat (not good for one disabled 86 year old and one with a broken ankle). As the pub was full had a wait for an hour and a half for the food which arrived lukewarm and not much of it, charged for second round of drinks which never arrived - beer was average, but won't be going back � what a shame as a great location.

29 Jul 2010 20:37