The Island Pool

Wolverhampton Rd, Cookley DY10 3RX
$ English

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Please note the booking system will only allow you to book upto 6 people as a deposit is required for 7+. If you require a large table please call us on 01562 852037. Thank you.
If you require a high chair in your booking please count it a +1 person.

Business Info

  • Address: Wolverhampton Rd, Cookley DY10 3RX
  • Cross Street: Wolverhampton Rd
  • Cuisine: English |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Buffet/All-You-Can-Eat
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01562 852037
  • Features: All You Can Eat, Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi, Tea Service,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly,

Photos

The Island Pool - Island Pool

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 20:00
Thursday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 20:00
Friday
All Day - Restaurant 8:30 - 20:00
Saturday
All Day - Restaurant 8:30 - 20:00
Sunday
All Day - Restaurant 8:30 - 20:30

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions
Our booking system will only allow you to book upto 6 people as we require a deposit for larger tables. If you require a booking for more than 6 people please call us on 01562 852037.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.75 out of 5 stars based on 10167 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 18, 2026
Kevin j.
As per usual we had fish and chips for 3 people and battered sausage and chips for 1 person. Everybody chose mushy peas. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and drinks and it was great value for money. We'll be back again soon

Overall: 10/10
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May 14, 2026
Gordon C.
Good food fresh and hot

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 20, 2026
Lisa W.
Love that you arrive, pay and then immediately go up to choose your food from the carvery. We had the turkey and pork, then chocolate fudge cake and the ice cream sundae for dessert, all excellent!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Apr 19, 2026
Martin S.
I think it’s a little unfair that if you don’t like all of the meats you only get two slices where as if you had all the meats you get four i think it should be the same amount for everyone

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 09, 2026
Natalie D.
First time visiting staff are all absolutely wonderful very kind smiles on their faces and the food is as unreal! Best carvery ever! Kids had nuggets and chips which they loved! And the puddings were amazing! It was a great value for money i was shocked it didn't cost as much as i was expecting definitely be returning and highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 07, 2026
Celia W.
The usual excellent carvery and good service.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 03, 2026
Frederick W.
All very satisfactory

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 26, 2026
Paul W.
Always excellent -staff are lovely - great food reasonable prices especially on the offer days

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 25, 2026
Maureen S.
Excellent food and service

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Mar 24, 2026
Sheila M.
Excellent customer service as always food delicious as always 5* regular customer

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 23, 2026
Pat W.
Excellent food and service couldn't ask for anything more. My first time there and would definitely go again. Highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 03, 2026
Abi G.
Food was great Everything was hot Was given loads of meat

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 02, 2026
lawrence l.
we have been going there for years and never had a bad meal ,and the staff are top rate and always friendly thank you Lawrence @ Sandra.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 01, 2026
Sally L.
Fabulous food. Great efficient staff. Lovely place.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 01, 2026
Ann G.
Often come here. Love the food. Always welcomed by staff. Never had any issues. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 23, 2026
Sarah F.
Food is always lovely. Coffee was forgotten on this occasion and I had to remind them but it was dealt with straight away. Ambience is lovely with fairy lights covering the ceilings and it always feels cosy. Ladies toilets could do with better lighting in a couple of the cubicles but lovely otherwise.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 11, 2026
Corrina S.
Much enjoyed carvery by all, lots of choice and meat cooked to perfection.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Feb 10, 2026
Donna W.
Great place girls are lovely

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 06, 2026
Dot D.
The best carvery I have ever had; the meat is always tender, loads of veg, variation of potatoes and always nice and hot. The pub is decorated with lights on the ceiling and it looks like Christmas every day, which is lovely. Staff are courteous and helpful and its so easy to book on line. Dogs are welcome too which is a bonus. Highly recommended.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 04, 2026
John N.
Excellent service with smile, well maintained and clean throughout and a lovely carvery that is all cooked perfectly,

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 01, 2026
Julie S.
Food needs to be a bit warmer

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Jan 30, 2026
Carole W.
Good food and pleasant staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Jan 30, 2026
Jane H.
100 per cent in. Every way. Greeted straight away fab food and service

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 20, 2026
Alan G.
It's refreshing to have a meal where the price is reasonable AND the portions are large. That rarely happens these days. Took some friends who couldn't believe what incredible value for money the food was. All staff were efficient and polite. Extremely impressed!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 17, 2026
Sharon W.
Always my favourite place to come would not go anywhere else

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 14, 2026
Brian D.
Half price Mondays really good food excellent can't fault it

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Jan 12, 2026
Sharon M.
Beef was tough pork was dry abd no gammon when we went up.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 07, 2026
david p.
lovely food as always . staff lovely and helpful

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 06, 2026
Lynda H.
Really enjoyed the carvery, very tasty. Service was very good

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 04, 2026
Lynn P.
It was so nice , tasty and hot . No improvements needed. Keep doing what ur all best at .

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 03, 2026
Peter H.
Food and service was excellent, as it always is.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Dec 30, 2025
Lesley S.
Food was excellent, it was the 1st time we had been here, no apple crumble so that’s why 1 point deducted Will definitely go back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 20, 2025
Louise E.
Table was ready on time. Our five carveries n desserts were amazing. Staff were lovely, we even brought a doggie bag home. Highly recommend. We will definitely be going again!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2025
Diane H.
Excellent food and reasonably priced

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 17, 2025
Paul W.
Always good food

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 13, 2025
Hannah M.
We really enjoyed our meal. Good service and food was lovely.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 13, 2025
Gillian P.
A lovely carvery with lots of choice excellent value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Dec 11, 2025
carol p.
Everyone made us welcome . The food was excellent . We were kept informed regarding our order , especially one of our guests who required gluten free food. The Christmas decor was amazing . Thank you everyone you made our visit memorable . We are already planning our next visit. Merry Christmas to you all

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 07, 2025
Angela H.
We always enjoy our visits to you, the food is lovely, great choice of drinks and welcoming service. Please don’t change!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 06, 2025
Anne G.
We had the carvery. There was a great choice of veg and meat melted. The staff were friendly and helpful. Very happy with experience

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 03, 2025
St.John E.
Excellent 10/10!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 03, 2025
Karen M.
We had a lovely meal apart from the beef was a bit tough. The staff were all lovely. The atmosphere was really nice.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 02, 2025
Stella A.
Lovely welcome, table was ready even though we 6early. Great food and variety of vegetables available Pleasant atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2025
John D.
All good, food, staff, clean & tidy restaurant, great price for carvery, look forward to try the daily menu, as on this visit we had the carvery, will return,

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 01, 2025
Robert N.
The food and choice was impressive and we will return again, the only reason some scores were at "9" was because we had to ask to have the table cleared prior to eating our desserts, otherwise very good.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Nov 23, 2025
Keith S.
Excellent very tasty veg with quality meats

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2025
John P.
Great food Great staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 21, 2025
Ruth M.
There wasn’t a vegan choice like usual. I sent a message via email the day but didn’t perceive a reply

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Nov 19, 2025
Paul W.
Always consistently good- carvery area could do with being tidier, especially the gravy station, but overall food and service excellent

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2025
Trevor D.
Excellent range of veg to choose from. Meat choices great. Could just do with everything being a bit hotter please. Including the plates. But not complaining. It beats anywhere else for a carvery in the district.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 07, 2025
Julie H.
Really enjoyed our lunch great selection of veg and meats lovely and hot too. We opted for two courses for £15 and thought it was excellent value

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Nov 07, 2025
Wendy W.
Very nice carvery, good choice of vegetables. Food was nice and hot.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 06, 2025
Val W.
Best carvery i've even had , i've never had that sausage in onion gravy it was a big hit

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2025
HELEN E.
Great food and fab service, will definitely go again.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 30, 2025
Margaret J.
Lovely, friendly staff and delicious food.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 24, 2025
Dave M.
Excellent carvery with a good choice served by excellent staff.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 22, 2025
Christine c.
Lovely meal, great service pleasant hard working staff.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 16, 2025
Ann K.
All staff friendly and polite

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 15, 2025
Lisa S.
Very good

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2025
Sharon S.
Food is lovely, staff are always friendly and helpful

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 13, 2025
Tim H.
Excellent value and service highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Oct 07, 2025
Brenda P.
We found it too expensive

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Oct 05, 2025
Donna W.
Great food , nice girls serving

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 17, 2025
Caroline Y.
Always the best carvery apart from no roast parsnips this visit

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 13, 2025
Linda B.
Excellent meal as always a few more desserts to choose from but that’s my preference

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2025
Brian D.
Great food well cooked half price deal on Monday great

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2025
Joanne H.
Always a good experience here food always good . Lovely staff Very dog friendly . Our dog xena loves coming here .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 2/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2025
Kevin Jones J.
Very nice meal fish and chips. Lovely pint of golden glow too

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 03, 2025
Geoff W.
The beef that was served was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2025
Michael M.
I visited twice this week and most probably will again next week.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2025
Carole W.
Great staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2025
Frederick W.
All very satisfactory

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 19, 2025
Sheila C.
I really love the Island Pool carvery, good value and food always cooked perfectly, I’ve been many times and will definitely be back again, many thanks and best wishes for the future.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2025
Susan C.
This was our first visit for many years. Staff were very welcoming and showed us to a lovely table( Table 1). Ordering was good, two of us had food from the menu and two of us had the carvery. Food was well presented and hot. The carvery was excellent, plenty of choice and well cooked. Desserts were excellent too,great choice, and the Lemon Roulade was fabulous!. All in all,a great lunch, great staff and great food!. We'll definitely be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 12, 2025
Janet L.
Had a lovely meal thankyou so much

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 07, 2025
Sandra F.
As always, we enjoyed our visit because the food was all excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2025
BRIAN C.
Has usual food was great

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2025
Paul T.
Best carvery for miles

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 30, 2025
Ian C.
Early arrival but got table straight away food as good as always great value many thanks

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 25, 2025
Sandra J.
The carvery excellent good choice of vegetables staff very helpful would certainly use again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2025
Andy B.
Very good quality and excellent condition and very helpful staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2025
Keith S.
Excellent food best carvery around

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2025
Paul W.
As always excellent Food, service, perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2025
Neil H.
The staff were very helpful

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 24, 2025
Stephanie H.
Haven't been in a while so was lovely to go back and enjoy some nice food. As always staff pleasant food lovely place lovely and clean.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 20, 2025
Wendy W.
It has been some time since I visited the Island Pool. the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food was good although it could have been hotter.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2025
Dave M.
Excellent choice of food at an excellent price delivered by lovely and helpfull staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 05, 2025
Catherine B.
Always excellent food, the variety is so good.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 02, 2025
Carol Anne C.
Table 5 felt a little cramped for 5 people. Not too keen on the bench seat. The food and service was excellent as usual. We always enjoy ourselves when at island pool. We have never been disappointed with our food here over several years of attending.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 28, 2025
John B.
Foods good value, Everytime we go its nice food, service on the ball and friendly, just a realy good place

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 28, 2025
Carolynne C.
Lovely atmosphere, food was beautiful. Will be going back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
May 22, 2025
Anita H.
We enjoyed our time and the carvery was very good will be returning again soon Anita

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
May 07, 2025
Elaine L.
Lovely friendly staff. Very accommodating as we also took our dog. Food amazing and great value.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 05, 2025
Ruth M.
The food was delicious and excellent value. We will be returning soon !!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 30, 2025
Debra C.
Friendly staff, good value for money. Fried eggs a bit overdone. Enjoyed the help yourself bottomless tea.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2025
Daniel J.
Excellent service and food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 17, 2025
Maureen H.
Always had a lovely meal here, staff are friendly

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 16, 2025
Annmarie C.
Very gappy with everything and nothing too much trouble. Excellent value for money.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2025
Lynne L.
Carvery is always lovely!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2025
Stephen s.
Great place to eat no fuss Food always good nice atmosphere plenty of parking