Booked a table for 7. We were one of two groups in the restaurant, the other being a couple of who apparently had a very similar experience to us: Point being: It was very quiet. They weren’t rushed off their feet. We were told when we arrived that some menu items may be out of stock. No big deal, we went off what’s there and ordered. First, 2 pies arrived. 20 minutes later, we were told that they had no rice for the Jambalaya (right as the two who ordered the pies were finishing their food). No explanation as to why they didn’t tell us about this at the beginning. They obviously started cooking the Jambayla after finishing the the pies. We made substitutions and then had to wait another 20-25 minutes, making it a 40-50 minute difference between the 2 pies arriving and the rest of the food. We would have quite liked to have dessert, but we’d probably have to wait 3-5 working days for that. One item was missing completely, others were not the quality we’ve had in the past. All in all a shoddy experience. I’d suggest that instead of sitting upstairs, the manager comes down and tries running his restaurant. The service is abysmal and inexperienced staff are getting it in the neck.
Called in for a meal,ordered Cumberland horseshoe off the menu. When I received the food the chips were barely warm and lots of hard bits.i literally ate the Cumberland sausage, a few of the chips that were not very warm,fried egg which was fine and a couple of bits of mushroom which also were barely warm and quite watery. When the staff came and got my plate he asked was it ok. I told him I wasn't happy as alot of the meal was cold and I thought the chips could have been yesterday's. He said he would speak to the chef but I had to go and ask what had been said. The reply was I had eaten the meal,there was majority of it still on plate apart from the hot bits I mentioned above. Also he said the chips had been done this morning,even looking on some plates that had just been brought out the chips looked a massive improvement compared to what I received. I wouldn't normally complain or write a review but I have had meals several times that have been lovely,hence why I called in there tonight. I also had half a tomato that was hot enough,still not much of a deal for 15 pound
Used to go come here all the time but since it's changed hands it's no where near as nice. You open the door to the restaurant and there is something there blocking the door so you can't get in that way. Service was incredible slow considering it was pretty much empty. 2-3 tables. We ended up having to go find someone for a menu. Then waited another 20 mins to take order. Then food wait time was even longer than that. I know you have to wait for a homemade meal but even when it used to be busy was never that long of a wait. The atmosphere has totally changed with the new layout in the main area, it's to open it's lost it's cozy bar feel. It seems to be trying to be more like a restaurant now than a bar. Wasn't cozy at all. We ordered steak pie the crust was incredible hard all in all I wouldn't be back and wouldn't be recommending to family and friends either.
A nice little find on the Solway coast with lovely views of the sunset from outside. We were made to feel very welcome and service was attentive and very pleasant. Food was tasty and good quality 'pub grub' Would happily return
Drafty by window bench seats, other seats uncomfortable, reasonable space between tables. Evening meals served from 5.45 during week. Food tasty and good portions, however steak and ale pie pastry lid had become too hard to eat after reheating.
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Dearham, Maryport, CA15