The Roundstone, East Preston

Since my last posting we have given this place 3 - yes 3 more chances. Mainly becasue it is close to home and when finishing work at 3 we come to have a lunch. 3 out of 3 disasters and the last one was the biggest and final one. Slow is an understatement. Staff have no motivation:
Tables left uncleared
Only one smile from the 5 on duty
Dirty tables
First course 50 minutes in an all but empty building
Second course a further 26 minutes and we would have walked out but we had already paid for it.
After working since 6am to 3pm I like a relaxed meal but this was just stressfull.
We will not be going back, it is quicker to go further away (usually to The Harvester in Littlehampton) than eat at The Roundstone which is less than 5 mins from home.

12 Nov 2010 09:49

The Mulberry, Goring By Sea

Well maybe it has changed hands but it is a warm welcoming pub and the food is good grub. Yes, it is all pre-prepared food the same as any other pub in the area but a good chef makes each plate look and taste very good. It is quick (unless they tell you otherwise) and there are plenty of different areas to eat including a very large beer garden. They now charge for the car park to stop it becoming overcrowded with outsiders but you can get your money back when you buy a drink or food.
They have themed evenings and large screen TV's for the sports fans.

12 Nov 2010 09:39

The Devils Dyke Hotel, Brighton

Very interesting comments from below. I actually wondered if I have the right place. The one I am to comment on is at the end of the Devils Dyke road where you can park free if you are a National Trust member.
The outside decking was so full of people eating we had to go inside. We could sit wherever we chose and the staff were all pleasent (this was the end of September 2010)
The starters and first courses were fine, the only complaint I had was the Eton Mess i had was served in a hot (recently washed) bowl.
We have been back since that incident (end of October 2010) and all was fine but still no room outisde to sit and eat.
It may be that the person who asked for a suggestion box did the trick!

12 Nov 2010 09:31