Well, my family and i attended the above, the atmosphere was great & friendly staff, especially the young Scottish girl who looked after us. The restaurant wasn't too busy, we didn't book & only waited 20-25 for a table. However, once seated i noticed two separate tables returning food to the kitchen, i thought we were in for a rough ride here, how right was i. Firstly the Chef didn't inform the waitress of what wasn't available on the menu, this happened twice in the same order resulting the waitress returning to the kitchen twice. Finally we got the starter which was nice, then the main course, this is where the beef pie with a silly looking bird sat in the middle surrounded by the a life times supply of pastry, eventually when the stuggle of removing the exploding pastry (brittle) only to reveal 'three' pieces of meat and a suggestion of gravy, a straw would of been call of the day here. I was told the taste was good but in short supply. The lasagna had so much sauce and not enough meat, now my knowledge in the food/restaurant arena is of a 20 year period. I attended Lockyers Key in the capacity of a customer and left as a customer. Like i have said the cleanliness and staff were great, barr the chef, i suggest a training plan should be put in place and promote due diligence in the work related arena. This will lay at the door of the manager to train his/her staff to ensure legislation is maintained which is all of our goal in the catering field.
To summarize, we got a free desert & that's another story, i am just glad we didn't pay for it as it was pathetic sat on a huge plate and a splash of cream in a ramakin dish. Such a shame, to end on a good note the cheese board was great. Unfortunalty i will not be returning to this restaurant, i just hope they find their way & good luck.
Anonymous
I would agree with the previous recommendations, offering good value pub food, a lovely cosy pub though by the waters edge. Love the new theme they have, each corner is a different type of seating, either cosy or more formal, or good for a large group. Thought it was very well decorated. Nice pub too for an afternoon drink with light bites.
Allie C
Nice pub food but not quite a restaurant as the new branding seems to suggest.
Barzers
Nice location, Newly refurbished, Staff very friendly, Would recommend to anyone wanting quick filling food before night out, Attached to premier inn so make a night of it, close to local entertainment.
k885
In a nice location with a nice outside area, this is a lovely place to go with friends and family. Straightforward English pubgrub of a generous size and a nice friendly atmosphere
