The Fox and Goose Inn, Brent Knoll

Called in yesterday for lunch with a few friends,as earlier this year I had lunched there with my partner and had a value for money.meal. What a complete and utter dissapointment.I had the sausage and mash,which consisted of packet mash with a most peculiar texture,the sausages were undercooked and were almost tasteless,nothing like the pork apple and cider as advertised. The fish was medioca but not worth the money.The only good thing that could be said about the meals was that they were hot,shame this was spoilt by the poor quality and taste of the food. I observed that other patrons complained to the waitress about undercooked food and left more than they ate.
On a different note from the food,may I point out that it is rude and unproffessional to clear away plates of those who have finished eating when a member of a party is still eating,and also the young waiter was spraying the tables with cleanse whilst people were eating on the next table,as much as it is good to see that the tables and area being kept clean it might be an idea to just wipe tables with a damp cloth,NOT with a chemical spray.
What a shame this pub will not be frequented again by myself or my friends.

16 May 2010 11:28

The Waldegrave Arms, East Harptree

Whilst visiting friends in the area with my mother from wales we were recommended this pub for a midday meal.How dissapointing.The staff consisted of one lady serving behind the bar and also taking the food orders.When the food arrived it was very mediocre for the price.Both food and drink prices were over the top. There seemed to be little organisation or hospitality in the pub,when a number of other patrons arrived it seemed the one and only barmaid found it difficult to cope.This will be our first and last visit to this pub as we are now aware of other pubs withing the area that offer better food and service for the same if not cheaper prices.

27 Sep 2009 10:46

The Gardeners Arms, Cheddar

On being taken out to dine at the Gardeners for the second time, I was not dissapointed to find yet again a very warm welcome from the landlord and his wife. A new very varied menu was presented to us which included such culinary delights as ostrich pie,star gazy pie and wild boar.Myself and a friend had the salmon served with a citrus and basil sauce,which was served with jacket potato and salad,another friend had the star gazy pie which included prawns,sardine,mussels,salmon+squid and a few more tasty ingredients,the other friend chose the ostrich pie which was also very tasty and very well presented.All in all the visit was an all round "fulfilling" enjoyable experience.The four empty plates proved that this is a place to be revisited and guaranteed not to be dissapointed,in our case,as soon as next weekend for a family party.

6 Sep 2009 10:15