The Volunteer, Theale

After a pleasant visit in March, I returned with a family group in April and was disappointed at the lack of choice in the menu although it appears to change fortnightly. Waited to order while lone server dallied with laptop users then told no fish, although we were told the chef might cook it to order. He wouldn't. Chose duck and took seats outside. After a while girl from bar came out and said the duck would be rare. Said we would prefer it properly cooked but she came back to say we would have to wait 40 minutes for it to be cooked through. Changed to paella which was reasonable. If I had been paying instead of being treated, I would have walked out. Only the beer being Fullers was a positive, but I had practically drunk mine before any food arrived. No sign of a landlord.

23 Apr 2011 21:59