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Food was fantastic, staff friendly and to top it all a warming log fire to toast my tootsies afterwards...
After taking a break from my holiday in Cornwall where the food and menus were starting to get very similar and samey, this was like a breath of fresh air, cant recommend it enough, off the beaten track betwixt Yeovil and Sherborne, worth a detour...
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Popped in for a pint recently, not been in for a while, and found the ales great and well kept (had some 6x). However, the place is crowded with hooray henry's, what a shame they look down on the normal folk that pop in for a pint. Menu looks good, but unless you have a big bank balance during this credit crunch time, its way over the top. For a country pub its far too expensive for my pocket. I wont be back in a hurry thats for sure. The Landlord is very friendly but the Landlady is rather snobbish and unfriendly.
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Just read some of the other reviews after my last posting and noted Adrian_Charles mentioned "can really splash out and not find you're out of pocket much more than �40 for the whole evening" - I thought I'd better warn others that our evening for two cost over �120. This was for two pints of ale, two bottles of wine (the moderately priced ones at around �15 each), two three course meals (we, to quote the above-mentioned A_C, "splashed out" on two fillet steaks which, on their own, equalled his evening's expenditure) and two coffees.
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Visited again last night for a meal - ales were spot-on and the service was very friendly and extremely efficient. Meal was excellent - only fault with the food being the fillet steak (at �20 a time) was so large it wasn't cooked at all in the middle, but this was dealt with immediately. On the strength of this experience I would have bumped my rating from 8 to 9. However I was actually tempted to lower my rating to a 7 because of the begging pub dog that is allowed to wander at will through the restaurant. Lovely though he undoubtedly is, I am not a dog person, especially when I'm trying to enjoy a meal. On balance therefore, my rating stays at an 8.
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Fine higher class village pub - very welcoming landlord and efficient staff, excellent well-kept ales (Wadsworths - Bishop's Tipple, 6X, Horizon and Henry's IPA), extensive reasonably priced menu. My first 8/10 in 75 ratings and I've already booked our table for our next visit! By the way Pete_Alabaster, how much of a bloody great car park do you need - it's massive - or can't your legs manage 20 yards any more?
BobOs - 20 Aug 2008 22:01 |
Been customers for some years. Doubt if we will be back. Attitude of new owner and snide comments spoiled an average meal.
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much improved since last visit. Wadworth's house now, so not a wide selection of ales
Friendly reception.
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Visited this pub for a drink a couple of weeks ago to find it refurbished since my last visit.Quite tastefully done but seems to have taken on the sad guise of another wannabe gastro pub.Also seems that the old regular drinkers go elsewhere now, which is a pity as the place seemed to be patronised by the more hooray henry types just there for the food & the bar is empty. Real shame.
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I visited a friend who lives in Sherborne recently and she brought me to this gorgeous pub. Living in depths of South London we don't have many of these kind of pubs near us and I thought it absolutely charming. My friend had dinner there for her birthday a few weeks before so wanted me to come and try out her new favourite eating place.
To start I had the scallops and they were melt in your mouth and for my main course I had the pork. It was all really tasty, especially the crackling! I noticed from the sign in the bar you can even buy a jar of the crackling as a bar snack.
After dinner we sat in the lounge on the comfy sofas with the fire on. I noticed that unlike some "foodie" pubs - the bar area is still kept separate to the dining, so if you just want to come in for a drink or ten and not eat you wont feel like you are just standing around watching everyone chomp away.
I felt this is as good as it gets for a local pub and would be delighted if I had this on my doorstep... I am now envious I don't live closer.
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Never felt the need to write a review before, however this particular pub deserves comment! Not sure about the changes because we never got to see the inside! As we parked outside (where there were other cars parked) we were greeted by a lady bursting out of the front door telling us not to park there and to use the car park. Startled by my warm welcome (!) I merely asked why, as there were other cars parked alongside. To keep the access clear, I was told. A valid point, if one were expecting a fully laden coach to pull up in the space, or even a troop of nocturnal Morris Dancers to perform. Alas, I suspect neither was imminent, so rather than make our disabled passenger trudge from the rain soaked carpark some distance away, we chose to go somewhere more welcoming. You might have better luck........
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After years of neglect, all I can say is wow what a change!
Everything has been updated, while still keeping the original features and charm of this historic pub. The result is lots of space for eating and general relaxing with a great beer garden for the summer.
Now on to the important bit, the food. Anyone who appreciates a decent meal will not be dissapointed with what's on offer. Starters to die for, wholesome main courses featuring the best local produce and tasty desserts. All washed down with a selection of whatever is your favourite tipple. If that happens to be real ales, then again, you're not going to be upset - these guys really know how to look after their beer.
A visit to the Rose & Crown won't break the bank, two courses and a drink usually comes in under �15. Or you can really splash out and not find you're out of pocket much more than �40 for the whole evening.
I'm rating this place as a nine, just because I haven't found the perfect place yet. I'm sure it's out there and probably looks a lot like the Rose & Crown, Trent.
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This pleasant country pub has recently changed hands (Sept 2007) and been completely re-decorated. The new landlady originates from Scotland and she and the staff are friendly and helpful.
There is plenty of bar-space for drinkers and a separate restaurant area. The food is high quality, prepared and cooked on the premises and is reasonably priced. The menu changes weekly and includes vegetarian choices and imaginative puddings.
In addition to a range of real ales, there is a good wine list.
Will certainly visit again.
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This may be out of date but visit in august was a shambles. possibly the worst service, food and beer i have experienced for years. tragedy as the building and location plus history of the pub deserves so much more.
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I think someone listened to your please alehouses. The pub is now under new management and trade is roaring apparently. Will be heading down soon to check out the new menu.
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Blimey....somebody needs to up-date this pub report. Recently taken bought-out by a large pub group.....the manager & staff aren't interested, there's no welcome of any kind, the beer is rank in selection and quality, the previously 'brasserie' menu has been replaced by chips.
once was a rural gem, let's hope it can be recovered before it's closed as a failing business and becomes a private residence.
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Once a quaint country village Inn run by the legendary Buff Biggin. Now a glorified brasserie with prices to match. Ales ar'nt too bad though.
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A rural gem. Unchanged for decades. This wonderful pub is run by people who know and love good food and beer. Excellent Exmoor Gold, Otter and Butcombe Bitter on offer. A must!
Nigel - 7 Oct 2004 13:28 |
