The Cuckoo, Peterborough - pub details
Address: Oundle Road, Alwalton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3UP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 33534)
Peterborough (4.1 miles)
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> Current user rating: 4.3/10 (rated by 3 users)
> Local guide: Cambridgeshire pub guide
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user reviews of the Cuckoo, Peterborough
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| The Cuckoo is a large and attractive pub in very picturesque surroundings on the outskirts of Peterborough, just a few 100 yards along the A605 from the southbound A1 It is part of M&B’s Vintage Inn chain, so as one would expect, it is clean and comfortable. It also has a very pleasant outside seating area. But other than that, it is somewhat less than average. When I visited, it had 3 mainstream real ales available; GK-IPA, Landlord and Bombardier. I opted for the Landlord which was drinkable, but quite a long way below being in tip-top condition. I have had much better pints elsewhere which, I have to say, I have been served by much pleasanter and sociable bar staff. The biggest disappointment was the food. Being lunchtime I opted for what was described appetizingly described on the “lighter bite” menu as a “honeyed ham and mature cheddar cheese sandwich with bramley apple and red onion chutney and seasoned chips”. Cambridgeshire Trading Standards should check this one out ... The mature cheddar was OK, but for the rest there is probably a good case for a prosecution under the Trade Description Acts. The “apple and red onion chutney” appeared to be nothing more than ordinary apple sauce spread on one slice of the bread with a layer of Branston pickle spread on the other slice. The “seasoned chips” were just bog standard frozen chips and what the menu described as “Hampshire outdoor reared honey roast ham” was a wafer thin slice of reconstituted ham which contained quite a high percentage of translucent fat. And for that, I was ripped off to the tune of £4.50. I could go on … but overall, my impression is that this is a pub in decline. It has below average quality beer and well below average quality food served by seemingly disinterested staff. I certainly will not be calling again … Vintage Inns can be very good, but this one definitely is NOT. steve2905 - 18 Oct 2008 03:35 |
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