The Firecrest, Wendover - pub details
Address: London Rd, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6QG [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 22171) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Wendover (1.8 miles), Great Missenden (2.9 miles), Little Kimble (3.8 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
- Outside seating, Smoking area
Pub suggested by Ellen_h on 8 May 2005
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> Current user rating: 6.1/10 (rated by 28 users)
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user reviews of the Firecrest, Wendover
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| Yes it is a chain pub (Mitchell and Butler) but it is definitely one of the better ones. The food is varied and good and sensibly priced, it is comfortable inside and the service is efficient, you may have to wait for food but why rush. 3 real ales on, the Brakespear I was served was off, and was changed immediately I complained. Overall a good food pub serving decent real ale, meets my needs. Randyray - 23 Oct 2011 22:12 |
| Not bad for what it is, a large chain eatery with standardised meals and spray-on interior. I guess though your overall experince is likely to depend on which of the hundreds of transient staff served you. Surprisingly had a decent range of beers on my last visit but hardly a place for the commited beer drinker. Has been known by a variety of names over the last few decades; originally The Halfway House, the only one of its names which made sense as this is approximately half way between Amersham and Aylesbury and the pub was used as a coaching stop. Then for no known reason the name was changed to The Office and finally The Firecrest. Why, I haven't a clue. Usually heaving which just goes to show that nobody ever got rich by over-estimating the good taste of the British public. Campanologist - 21 Jul 2011 12:19 |
| very sad to say we have tried this pub on 3 occasions, service was poor (due to demand) and didn't get served with lunch till 3pm!!!Went back to give it a chance, no food till 2,30pm(having both times been there since 1pm)Last time yesterday 17th July, we both had roast beef(thankfully my son and daughter went A, La carte) Our food was cold, burned parsnips/roast pots, cold veggies( we sent back)guess what burned parsnips/pots returned, all be it warmer. So so disappointed, will not recommend for Sunday Lunch, (unless you have hours to spend!!!! not to mention money. annebanks - 18 Jul 2011 22:24 |
| Ate here last night. Nice pub with great beer garden but....... Only one person serving at the bar. Took ages to get served. Was an hour gap between starters and mains being served. When I asked about the mains was told they'd be 7 or 8 minutes but it was more like 20. When mains did arrive the steak ordered medium rare was well done. The salad ordered with dressing on the side had dressing all over it and was warm. The fish cakes were inedible. Such a pity as this place could be great. U4Coffee - 3 Jul 2011 10:08 |
| Visited 3 Sept 2010.. Bar was busy and good selection of well kept beers. However bar staff only served those who pushed into the top bar, regardless of those waiting elsewhere. Staff enthusiastic,friendly and busy. Food standards have really declined in both standard and portion size recently. Rump steak was dry and undersized, with 3 small onion rings, half a tomato and a dollop of peas + chips. Kingclip fish was small and badly presented and Special Burger was not impressive in any way. Food profit margin must be excellent at these prices, but at the cost of losing customers, who will move on as there are plenty of better value alternatives locally. Pedros143 - 4 Sep 2010 14:44 |
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