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Unfortunately a very disappointing experience. On the face of it a great looking pub in a stunning location but our experience was heavily tarnished by rude staff, poor service, overpriced food (�8.50 FOR 3 scallops) and a confrontational landlord verbally abusing other customers. The potential for this pub is huge and it's worrying to think that it will flourish simply due to location. We thoroughly enjoyed a visit to the Crown and Anchor round the corner and you should certainly take your custom to an establishment that deserves it.
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I'm not surprised by the mix of reviews here. Structurally, it's a nice pub in a beautiful location and I've had good nights here in the past. The last time I went I made the mistake of making a complaint about my meal and was subjected to an unbelievable level of abuse from the landlord, told my money was no good and asked to leave.
Check around the internet and you'll find some stunning stories of aggresive, bulling behaviour from the staff in this pub. There are plenty of 4/5* star ones as well which I can kind of understand (although the prices are extortionate) but to be honest, the sea view is the only thing going for it. The staff clearly think that their bar is so great that they can afford to treat paying customers like scum and business will continue to boom. I hope they're wrong.
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This is an OK pub. The food was of a good standard and my party and I were treated with respect and the service was very good.
The area as whole is expensive, but the food and beer (passable Landlord) and pub do not justify this. �3 a pint is pricey and oven chips with a �10 fish and chips is overpriced (had the same ion Elgin for a fiver) but I accept its a tourist area.
Only one cask ale on was dissapointing (the other pump was Greene King IPA which I cannot count on the ground its the dregs of real ale). The Taylor Landlord was well kept and they appear to have a quick turnaround on this (but bar staff - fill em up please!)
Overall a nice visit to a pub in an outstandingly beautiful area, but inside I felt I could have been anywhere. At least we were not verbally attacked, as we were the pub next door (The Crown and Anchor run by Finlay).
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Very friendly, comfortable pub with good, if pricey, beer and food. The sea food and fried haddock were particularly good but why not serve this with homemade chips?? They presumably wouldn't dream of serving instant mash so why dish up frozen chips? Otherwise worth a visit.
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Never had a bad night in the Kimbo. Great food, great service and a bloody good laugh with the locals. Realised why certain reviews are not so good about this pub as i witnessed a rude and obnoxious customer being removed from the premises one night - basically the landlord does not stand for any swearing, or abuse towards his staff in any way, shape or form - instead flying in the face of convention and keeping The Kimberley a quality FAMILY pub, which is something i feel should be commended!
If you are in Findhorn it would be a crime not to visit this fantastic pub, i'll return many time in the future!
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been coming to the kimberely for a few years now, superb area, beautiful pub overlooking findhorn bay, fantastic food, fresh seafood, loads of choice!! very reasonable price for portion sizes!! fantastic friendly staff very warm and enjoyable atmosphere, definatley a must when visiting area!!
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I visited this pub during the summer whilst visiting this area and had a completely different experience to most of those reviewing. The food firstly was fantastic. Fresh Mussels to start followed by locally caught lobster and the 'famous' fish and chips were all superb. And don't worry if fish doesn't take your fancy there are plenty other options on the menu too. It was a very busy night however by the time it took us to have a drink at the bar the staff had got me and my partner a table. everyone seemed very friendly and had no problems with rude members of staff. Can't wait to return in the winter to sit in front of the roaring log fire! top class would recommend to anyone looking for probably the best seafood i have had in a long time
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Likes and dislikes are very subjective. My honest neutral opinion is that this is a rare and distinct pub. Location, menu, ales and staff have always been excellent on my visits. Not a big screen tv or staff uniform in sight. I have, unfailingly, found the staff to be hardworking, humourous and happy. They have, in the main, been there for years so I guess that it cannot actually be as bad as previous revewers have suggested. There is, however, the odd bad apple in any barrel and I feel that, perhaps, this was the case. I will continue to use this pub and enjoy all of the attractiveness it offers and I do not think that staff attitude will be an issue - and even if it was - I think the landlord and his missus and senior staff would get it sorted. Sorry to have rambled but there are few genuinely nice pubs left that it would be a sin not to dispute the bad reviews above. Thank you. Keir Hardie.
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wouldnt go again unless i wanted a good slagging off on my first visit, will never visit again, rude being an understatement
anonymous - 23 Jun 2007 16:31 |
The Kimberley has a great location, and fantastic setting and is a good place to sit out on a perfect summers day and has an inviting wood fire in the winter months. The food used to be very good (seafood)and is slowly becoming a bit average (we were a bit disappointed at our last visit)
But the real down side is that the staff are rude and unhelpful and less than welcoming...As a local I would love to visit on a more regular basis but am put off by the management style
anonymous - 24 Mar 2007 14:36 |
As a southerner from London I was thrilled to find this marvelous boozer in the north of Scotland - as all familiar with the area will know, this part of the world is not overflowing with good places to eat and drink - look no further than this establishment. A very pleasant place inside, overlooking the beautiful Findhorn Bay - tables outside for summer. The food here is excellent, certainly the best for miles around in its league. We had superb fish and chips. If you are in the area certainly give The Kimberley a visit. We last went there on New Years day and predictably it was very busy, but the staff were on top of things and service was speedy and friendly.
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We've been to this pub before and enjoyed it, but on our most recent visit we encountered an extremely rude member of staff who made us feel so unwelcome we left without lunch. Her completely unprovoked hostility put a real dampener on our outing. It doesn't matter how a pub rates in other aspects if the staff are so hostile its customers are left feeling upset and unwelcome. People seem to be voting with their feet - the place was dead for a Sunday lunchtime.
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Fantastic food - don't bother with a starter unless you have a verrrrry big appetite. Seafood Platter awesome. Draught Tetleys which is nice. They even let me take my doggie in on his lead and gave him water/biscuits. Only have nice things to say about this place.
Stewart King - 27 Jul 2004 08:20 |
A group of 5 of us visited this very nice pub in Findhorn, however we were shocked and disappointed that after spending over 2 hours and nearly �50 in the pub, that we could not have glasses of water. We were told by the owner that we could only buy bottled water and that we were not allowed tap water. We were told by the owner that that has been his rule since people from the local Findhorn Foundation started to come and ask for water only and not bring any custom. This is obviously not a good pub to visit if a) you want to space your alcoholic drinks out with water or b) if you are the designated driver of a group of drinkers and wish to drink water.
a tourist - 20 Jul 2004 18:59 |
Great pub in a great location with great beer and friendly staff.
David - 10 Oct 2003 15:58 |
took large party at short notice - food excellent (kitchen stayed open for us - most unusual!!), good beer, good company. Highly recommended
Eddie - 8 Oct 2003 14:35 |
bloody good beer
martin ensan - 12 Nov 2002 10:52 |
Great pub to sit outside in the summer.
philip gillespie - 12 Nov 2002 10:51 |
