Thomas A Becket, Worthing

We (a group of 4) tried to like this place but generally we all had a disappointing evening. The refurb has worked well so far as decor is concerned, but the food just isn't that good. The menu tries to be adventurous, but it seems that the chefs just don't know how to make the menu work. A couple of example are below.

I had a Steak and Ale pie that is obviously a standard for this chain, but it only had 4 small bits of meat in, one of which was gristle and about 12 large bits of carrot. It had no flavour at all.

Someone else in the group had a poached Rhubarb based desert but the chef clearly didn't know how to cook rhubarb as it was uncuttable and inedible.

The manageress who helped served us was very helpful but the waitress who helped was quite grumpy.

We did mention the problems as we went along but no-one was really interested and no recompense was offered.

We wont be going back.

18 Feb 2012 22:55