Luzborough House, Romsey

Most reviews do not reflect current situation.
Owner has changed many times since 2003, bar has been refitted and lost atmoshere. No longer a big scary dog (which was actually lovely). No longer chicken.

14 Dec 2006 14:31

The Chilworth Arms, Chilworth

We visited the Chilworth Arms for the first time since the change yesterday. Having been regulars at the Clump we were looking forward to it opening again, but were actually very dissapointed. Although the appearance of the place is great internally, it has lost character, and appears to be only marketing itself at the upper end of Southampton's residents (ie. those with lots of money!).

We paid extortionate prices for wine, and the food did not impress us. the menu is now Italian, and the choices really only include pizza, pasta and some fancy meats. As a vegetarian I had limited food choice, and was disapointed with the food I had. My friend paid �18 for a steak and the serving size was poor and did not provide value for money - she would have been happy to pay in the region of �12 as the meat was good but that would be maximum.

Could outline other things such as: food coming at separate times - leaving one person to eat half of their meal (other items to follow) with 2 others watching with a 10 minute wait for their food and value for money on other food items. etc etc.

Anyway, at the end of our visit we concluded that:
1. we will write to the owners/brewery to inform them of this as they should be aware.
2. We could have had a fancy night out in London for the same price we paid - we received little value for money.
3. We will sadly not be returning to this establishment again.

14 Dec 2006 13:44