shelly akerman

Google review

Ordered food on line. Sausage in batter could do with a lot of improvement. We did not eat them as batter was soggy and emimic. Gluten free sausage in batter over cooked. Very disappointed as was always a good chippy but not this time

Brandon Withers

Google review

Waiting 1hr 30 for food, food came and it was all wrong. Had to swap what I had for another meal as it came in a gluten free bun and that’s what I asked for. Furthermore I had to wait again for my other meal which also took 20 mins to come. So if you’re coming here I suggest you leave at 9am to get back for 1pm as you will be here all morning waiting for food.

Michael Johnson

Google review

The Garden Kitchen by Pugh's: A Partner's Lament (or, How My Partner's Brunch Trauma Became My Personal Vendetta) My partner, a beautiful and gentle soul who wouldn't harm a fly (unless it was trying to steal her meticulously crafted salad), recently ventured into the hallowed halls of The Garden Kitchen by Pugh's. She emerged, two and a half days later, still radiating the kind of simmering rage usually reserved for supervolcanoes and people who wear socks with sandals. Let me tell you, I've seen her less perturbed by a swarm of wasps at a picnic. It all started with a poached egg. Now, my partner is a poached egg aficionado. She whips them up at home with the casual grace of a Michelin-starred chef. Apparently, The Garden Kitchen, in their infinite wisdom, have decided that the only way to poach an egg is to bathe it in vinegar. Vinegar! The very word makes her lip curl. She claims it tastes "like a pickled egg's tragic backstory." And, as if that culinary crime wasn't enough, this vinegary assault is apparently a gluten-intolerant's nightmare. So, thanks, Garden Kitchen, for catering to… absolutely no one? But the egg-gate was just the beginning. Oh no. Next came the Great Cake Conspiracy. My partner and her friend, lured by the siren call of brownies, custard slices, and apple turnovers (the kind of baked goods that whisper sweet nothings of happiness), were informed, with the abruptness of a waitress who thinks she's a drill sergeant, that these delectable treats were for "take out" only. Take out?! They were sitting in the establishment! Were they supposed to grab a brownie and sprint for the exit like they'd just robbed the place? The staff member, clearly a disciple of Gordon Ramsay's school of charm, declared the place was "more of a restaurant." A restaurant that refuses to serve its most enticing desserts to its seated patrons? It’s like a car dealership refusing to sell cars, insisting they're "more of a parking lot." Two and a half days. That's how long I've been living with the fallout. I’ve had to endure detailed descriptions of each forbidden pastry, the phantom smell of vinegar clinging to the air, and dramatic reenactments of the "take out only" pronouncement. I’ve even started having nightmares where I’m trapped in a maze made of raspberry crumble flapjacks (apparently as hard as bricks, avoid at all costs), chased by a giant, vinegary poached egg. She can't stop making phone calls and telling everyone about her visit to your establishment. So, Garden Kitchen by Pugh's, here's the deal: you've created a monster. A hangry monster. Two and a half days of poached egg trauma and "take out only" brownie blues. I'm not saying I'm going to chain myself to the counter demanding cake equality, but... well, maybe I am. Just kidding (mostly). But seriously, vinegar eggs? No sit-down brownies? You're playing a dangerous game, Pugh's. A very dangerous game. Consider this my official brunch-partner declaration of... mild annoyance. And a deep, abiding craving for a brownie. For sitting down. Just sayin'.

emily goddard

Google review

My mum arranged and organised a baby shower for me at the Nook - 23rd July. We all had such a fantastic time, if you looking for an intimate place for your nearest and dearest (low 40s at mine) then this is the place if you wanted a private event. Perfect size space, lucky with the weather meant we could utilise the outdoor space too. Hannah was fantastic and was in regular contact with my mum with all the planning beforehand. Nothing was too much trouble and they were able to cater separately for a vege, vegan and gluten free plates for some of my guests. We played games, all had a fantastic time, and was very relaxed. Hannah kept checking in to see that we were all ok but equally we were able to do our own thing. All of my guests commented that the venue was perfect and a lovely place, all commented on the amazing food!! Nothing was wasted as Hannah really helpfully boxed up some left overs for us to take home. Thank you so much, the venue, service and food made my afternoon so much more relaxed knowing everyone was happy, enjoying themselves and that they thought the food was amazing! Xx

Jeanette Scott

Google review

Superb place, great Cafe and lots of ideas staff are very helpful and friendly. The cafe serves lovely food, great gluten free cakes.