BITE user comments - Lucinda1
Comments by Lucinda1
Has made many improvements under new management. Although, noticed prices have increased a little too much, and do not feel quite as at ease seated in the eating area on the left as we used too. Have put a lot of effort into the decor, which has improved greatly. Feel more comfortable sitting outside away from being 'looked up & down' by other customers on some evenings!
19 Aug 2007 18:44
The Zetland Arms Hotel, Warwick
Have been going to this pub for many years whilst living in Warwick. Always had mixed feelings on visiting the Zetland. Sometimes felt welcome with good service, other times felt like we were in the way of regulars who sit at the bar (and will not move to let you actually get served) They can look at you as if to assume you are an annoying tourist - but having lived in Warwick for longer than some of those sat at the bar, it makes you feel a little unwelcome and annoyed. Food and wine/beer selection has always been fine for us, but can be pricey compared to some in the area. The garden was always its focal point and outstanding feature - sat there on a sunny day it was delightful. It is such a shame that they recently made the decision to pave over the grass and make it feel more like sitting in a concrete jungle! What a shame. It went from feeling like sitting in a quaint country garden pub, to any other town centre beer garden. Overall an OK pub, but could really do with taking care of other customers better rather than those that sit in the way at the bar. We are regular customers & residents of Warwick too! We just dont sit in peoples way!
18 Aug 2007 17:24
We visited this pub whilt on holiday in the local area and were so pleased with the food, friendly welcome and overall atmosphere that we returned many more times that week! The Landlord & Landlady have taken over this pub around a year ago and revamped the premises with particular emphasis being placed on the food/wines being improved. They informed us that they try to use local produce as much as they can and grow their own veg. Everything is prepared with great care and it shows! Whilst not being a gourmet menu, they prepare very good quality, simple food, with care. The portions are excellent and provide very good value for money. The staff were extremely welcoming and it is dog friendly if you wish to take along your canine friend. (Although not in the restaurant) The garden is very pretty and well maintained. Overall, this is well worth a visit and the diversion of the A35 to try it out! We will be back again!
18 Aug 2007 16:39
The Lamplighters, Stratford Upon Avon
Bar area felt in need of a little TLC, wasnt quite what we were expecting from looking at the outside first. Garden was full of what appeared to be regulars, so had to sit inside. Mainly regulars inside too but quite a mix of people, although didnt feel uncomfortable. Very good value prices for drinks and the food seemed amazingly cheap considering usual Stratford prices, although we didnt try any, so cant comment on what its actually like to taste. As said above, it needs a lick of paint and a few chairs needed repair and bulbs gone in a few places, but overall a fair pub and we would return for the good prices offered & ideal location to the centre of town.
19 Aug 2007 18:57