Buck and Bell, Long Itchington

Visited this pub during the festive period after reading it's review in the Warwickshire Food and Drinks Guide 2012. It did not disappoint.

The pub itself has a great atmosphere and is beautifully restored. We dined in a cosy book lined room with a well tended fire called The Snug. Although the pub itself was busy at the time, the service was great. We were well looked after by a lovely Australian lad. The young team displayed good knowledge of the menu when we asked. (Apparently many items on the menu are locally sourced).

Our meal was ample and delicious. Try the 'deli board' for starters - it is amazing. We will be back!

6 Jan 2012 19:56

The Rose Inn, Willoughby

This pub was listed in the Warwickshire Food & Drink Guide and while driving nearby on Boxing Day we decided to drop in for some lunch. A special menu was being offered for the day and they were fully booked, but as we had arrived rather early we were kindly offered a table and the choice of the set menu or the roast.

We chose the roast and the meal was absolutely divine with roast beef that melted in your mouth, crisp and tasty vegetables and scrumptious roast potatoes. The service was friendly and pleasant, the cost reasonable and the decor snug and cosy. We were most impressed.

6 Jan 2012 19:30

The Snakecatcher, Brockenhurst

This pub has recently had a makeover, but for the money spent on it, they could have put aside a little for staff training. Two young ladies behind the bar with not an ounce of customer service or bar knowledge between them! Not exactly welcoming and then there were the meals... very ordinary indeed, unappealing in both presentation and taste. T

The pub itself lacks atmosphere and there is obviously a lot of work to be done, to bring the establishment up to the standard of its shiny new look. Hey guys, its not all about how its "looks". Invest some time and money in staff training and a new cook.

2 May 2010 13:28