Peacock Lodge, Lingfield

Casting aside the wait of 20 minutes at the bar (with only 3 other people waiting) and the appalling service the pub has obviously been refurbished and looks presentable which is the only plus I can see. Whilst waiting for our food to arrive I saw two people returning their food and the adjacent table being told �sorry we forgot to cook one of your meals so we shall quickly reheat one for you�. At this point I knew I was in for something special. The food we were served was of the lowest quality meat and produce I have experienced in any supermarket/pub/restaurant. My mixed grill comprised of a very very watery piece of chicken, gristly steak, fatty and watery gammon, watery sausage, grey (yes grey) over boiled peas and soggy chips. My partners half chicken faired no better with the same grey peas (surely out of a tin) and what tasted like packet mash potato?? I feel for the �chef� who has to try his best to work with such inferior foods. 500k spent on a refurbishment yet the Peacock opts to pound pinch over the food quality. A stomach turning disappointment leaving two plates of half eaten food on the table. Never again.

26 Feb 2010 09:42