I came here with my mum for lunch and we both had a wonderful experience. The inside is lovely and the staff were very welcoming to us. We were made to feel very special. We were a bit chilly, so the owner brought out a portable heater for us, so within minutes, we were toasty warm. I found their gluten-free menu to be pleasantly large and diverse.
To start, I ordered a gluten-free chicken tikka (which had a mild spice and was moist and very tasty). Mum ordered the calamari. The starters took some time to arrive, but when it was revealed that the chef had prepared the calamari gluten-free, especially for me, the delay was understood and completely forgiven. Any coeliac will know how rare it is to enjoy a plate of calamari. It was delicious. Mum had to order herself another plate of gluten calamari, which came quickly.
For our mains, we shared the halloumi salad and pan-fried salmon. Both plates were cleared. I especially enjoyed the bursts of sweetness from the diced dried pineapple and the crunch of the seeds in the salad.
For pudding, I tried their Indian carrot pudding. It is something I'll definitely be having again.
The coffee was also very nice.
We had a wonderful experience, the staff, the space, and the food all top-notch. We have plans to return next week. I'm very much looking forward to it.
The team are always very welcoming and helpful. Food is amazing, we have a favourites of course, but we're confident it would be delicious if we chose something new. Catering for preferences (picky kids, diabetic, vegi/vegan, gluten/dairy free) is not an issue. Food is hot, received in a good time, and good sized portions. There is a wide choice of drinks on tap, as well as bottles (again, catering for alcohol or gluten free) not a bad word to say!
The wait was very long , probably nearly and hour, although staff did apologise. We had booked a table in advance.
We were given a bowl of chips between 4 to tide us over. The lady came back later, while we were still waiting, and asked if she could get us a drink. 3 of us said yes thinking 'what a nice gesture, as we are still waiting'.
When we got the bill the drinks were added to it!
Food was great when it arrived, but took far to long.
Dairy intolerance meal was incorrect asked for chips not mash.
Queue to order was approx 15 mins long.
Everyone was friendly, but service was amazingly slow and when meals came one was incorrect.
Last time we visited it was still the Bayberry. Will be that long or longer until we visit again...
Top marks for gluten free menu, even good desserts.
We had a family lunch here today and the staff were wonderful as was the food - catering for a mix of requirements including vegan, gluten-free and myself who’s both vegan and gf. Also dog-friendly so Louis was welcomed. Very tasty food and really friendly staff. Well worth a visit after White Horse Hill or Waylands Smithy. 😊
Really enjoyed our Christmas lunch here. Oodles of home cooked food, veggies, roast potatoes and other root vegetables. Delicious cauliflower cheese, and the most delectable stuffed mushroom starter. The only complaint is that there was no way I could eat everything. All vegan and gluten free if required.
Gone down hill! Cost cutting victim?
Frequent visitors since Harpers took over from the previous owners, we're familiar with the food and have enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere over the last few years. Visiting yesterday for the first time since the menu change, the menu and pricing were generally the same as before, but the quality of what is actually served is substantially different. Prices are comparable to most Michelin guide steak restaurants, which is fine if the standards are maintained. The steaks now seem to be a lot more chewy and the quality of the meat has regressed, whilst the prices remain the same: £40 for fillet, £77 for Chateaubriand. The fillet actually came out in two parts which is odd. This was the same for every person on our table. Chateaubriand was not as tender as it should be. The Bordelaise sauce, which is usually just a wine reduction seemed to be packed out with a gravy filler, so it had a gelatin texture. They no longer serve jacket potatoes so you have to have chips with your steak. The onion rings, which weren't available at the time are gluten free; the only option you have. The service is still the same and extremely good, it's just now being let down by the quality of the food that's being served. This is such a shame and I hope this review services feedback that hopefully leads to the standards returning back to where they were before.
Finally what I was looking for, a bar that makes you feel at home. Super friendly friendly staff, really top music, not to mention the desserts and the cafeteria, all really delicious. I've been here working for about two hours, without anyone complaining about having occupied the table for so long, which is in fact something many people do. I will definitely go back, it could finally be what I define in a city: "my bar". Gluten-free and vegan options.
New landlord has adapted the menu to include Gluten Free options, that taste delicious 😋 All food that comes out looks amazing. Great pub, especially for warmer days sitting in the garden
We hired the function room for a wake.The food was lovely and plentiful. Gluten free selection was also provided and that was good too.
Thank you very much .
Accommodating Gluten-Free