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 850311. 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 - 20:00

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 853011.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.75 out of 5 stars based on 8815 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2024
Loraine L.
Very enjoyable evening. Enjoyed the lovely ceiling lighting but then the central light fitting was turned on and for me it spoiled the ambience as it was too bright for my eyes. Otherwise we really enjoyed the meals, hot, plentiful and nicely presented.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 25, 2024
David S.
Excellent service with a smile food was very good menu had something for everyone and good value will definitely book again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2024
Roland S.
The carvery was very tasty. The beef was tender and succulent and the veg was perfectly cooked. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. A good experience all round

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2024
Carole W.
Good food, wide choice and value for money, that’s why we go every week.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 20, 2024
Jackie A.
As always lovely Carvery meal.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2024
richard w.
excellent as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2024
Enid F.
I regularly eat at the Island Pool. I love the food, the staff, the ambience and everything about it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2024
Jane H.
Excellent

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2024
Kim L.
A lovely afternoon in a friendly pub.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2024
Julie S.
Love this place best carvery and value for money around staff very friendly and place is very clean lovely outdoor garden for the summer. Give it a try folks you won’t be disappointed booking advisable as gets very busy.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2024
Pam D.
We love the island pool, the food is lovely with top class meat and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Just sorry we were to late for our loyalty card as they’d ran out

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2024
Brent W.
Really nice meal

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 2024
Oliver R.
A very enjoyable time .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 2024
Elaine D.
Best carvery we have had in a long time everything was cooked to perfection can’t wait to go back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 2024
Sue F.
Amazing food. However felt sorry for the lady serving carvery. Rushed off her feet with no real help. Get her a buzzer to ring in kitchen to bring out vegetables

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 19, 2024
Marian M.
Our favourite Carvery is The Island Pool. Always the meat and vegables are perfectly cooked, kept warm with a great variety of vegetables and potato dishes to choose from. We love that they also have a wide menu of other meals too, and the sweets are second to none, which plenty to choose from. I have given 10 as the value for everything because they deserve it. We have just celebrated my hubbie's birthday with a lovely evening out in The Island Pool. Can highly recommend it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 17, 2024
Dot D.
Never go anywhere else for food. It is excellent in every way.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 09, 2024
Susan P.
great food friendly helpful staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2024
Justine Louise M.
Always excellent carvery is amazing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2024
Gordon E.
Cannot fault the food or the service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 01, 2024
Debbie P.
Food was hot, tasty and plentiful. Staff were polite snd helpful

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 30, 2024
John B.
Always good value, nice atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 29, 2024
Kerry H.
2nd time visiting. Can't fault it at all. Great service and prices. Very fast service and hot food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 1/10
Sep 27, 2024
Martin Y.
Had a great time,we had the carvery the meat was really tender and a lovely selection of vegtables. It was my daughters birthday and we love the Island Pool. She had a lovely time and we always tell our friends how good it is. Thanks to all the staff concerned for making it a special few hours for my daughter.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 23, 2024
Mandy M.
First experience at this pub, carvery was excellent, lovely pub and friendly staff, would highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 21, 2024
Dave M.
Excellent as usual.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 20, 2024
Celia C.
Fabulous fresh food plenty of vegetables to choose from. Good choice of desserts. Great range of beverages. Staff friendly and welcoming

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2024
Elizabeth D.
Does what it says on the tin! Always great!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2024
Bridget H.
Always good food friendly and helpful staff a good feel place all round

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2024
Elise C.
Beautiful Staff brilliant

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 03, 2024
Darron F.
AAAAA+

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 01, 2024
Barry K.
Everthing was spot on from start to finish. We have been here many times mainly for a carvery,which is one of the best around. We will always come back to the Island Pool.Thanks to all the staff for a lovely time.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 30, 2024
Tony M.
It was or wedding anniversary so we drove further than we normally do. We both found it worth while and enjoyable. Thankyou

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2024
Melanie M.
We had the carvery which was delicious and a big range of veg

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2024
Janet S.
Will come again lovely meal

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2024
Elaine G.
Had a very enjoyable time. The food lovely and warm and very much worth the price. Really do recommend a visit

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 27, 2024
Lisa T.
Absolutely

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 18, 2024
Mandy R.
As always an excellent visit .from booking to the meal all was perfect. The staff are lovely and so helpful and the carvery was beautiful. Best meal by far ,won't use anywhere else. Good value too .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2024
Trevor D.
Regular customer First rate as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 10, 2024
Coral H.
self service once you have paid but brilliant value for money at £10.49 incl coffee or tea. full range of breakfast items including fried bread

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2024
Sheila J.
Booked table at short notice and eas not disappointed. Had carvery which given the time of day was still good. Excellent choice of desserts

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 07, 2024
Susan L.
Friendly staff, excellent food which was good value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 05, 2024
Marcus G.
Lovely carvery, never disappointed when we go there, staff are brilliant.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 03, 2024
Mark V.
Staff always friendly as we have used the island pool for a long time. New face on reception she told us she was from your sister pub what a lovely girl. We will definitely try your other venue best regards a satisfied customer

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 03, 2024
Brenda W.
We had a lovely carvery lunch with our Granson. We were early but know problem they found us a table straight away. Love the Island Pool. We would highly recommend it. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2024
Jane S.
Consistently good service and food. Good value for money.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2024
Amanda J.
Excellent value Staff amazing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 24, 2024
Andrew O.
Nice food and friendly staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2024
Martyn J.
Staff friendly helpful and got what was needed. Food was awesome, Disability access could be improved a little and maybe chairs a little higher.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2024
Sheila C.
Always enjoy the Island Pool, the carvery and desserts were lovely, will definitely be back again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2024
Sarah S.
Lovely, quality food and the staff were really helpful. We were there with our elderly parents and I was carrying 2 meals back to our table because my mum couldn't manage to get to the servery. The waiter kindly stepped in and carried the second plate back for me. Excellent value for money and my parent's new favourite place to eat.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 22, 2024
Debbie G.
Amazing value food is amazing we had 4 mixed grills and 2 fish and chips large portions And on a Saturday buy one get one free bonus

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 22, 2024
Pam W.
There is a good choice of deserts and being able to have them at a discount price if you order with the carvery was even better

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2024
FREDERICK W.
All satisfactory

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2024
Malcolm S.
Staff very polite, very welcoming, food was very nice , it was a very nice lunch at a very nice place . Thankyou Island Pool it is always a pleasure to have a meal with you Great Place M S

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2024
Samantha S.
Lovely food best local eating place by far

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 16, 2024
julie j.
Carvery food excellent meat and good choice of vegatables cooked to perfection. Well done Island pool keep up the good work.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 04, 2024
Paul W.
Excellent all round. The service is brilliant considering it’s so busy, the food is well cooked with plentiful choices, and it’s scrupulously clean too Can’t find fault anywhere.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 30, 2024
Lyndsay B.
Me and my girlfriends always meet here for a catch-up, it’s laid back atmosphere and great food time and time again makes it a no brainier! 5 *****

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Jun 25, 2024
Shirley T.
Apparently on this occasion short staffed but didn’t cause any problems for us but vegetables were very low and not replaced.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2024
Carol W.
Great food, good price, friendly and helpful staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 21, 2024
Kath K.
From booking entering timeing and service was perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 17, 2024
Dawn S.
Lovely place staff are lovely food is good got no problems

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2024
Stephen B.
Excellent value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 15, 2024
Jean G.
Had an excellent carvery, staff very caring and helpful so much better than or last visit

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 14, 2024
Brian W.
As a family, we have used this restaurant for years, including Christmas meals, and always had good meals at a fair price. Ample car parking and disabled access.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 12, 2024
Anne K.
Fantastic Carvery staff very welcoming great value for money will be back soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2024
Gillian S.
Excellent carvery and very good value.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2024
Phil R.
Whole experience was excellent - carvery one of the best we have experienced -staff very friendly and efficient - good prices - lots of parking - highly recommended

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 01, 2024
April G.
Great food, great value!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 25, 2024
Susan P.
Food was hot and tasty staff were friendly and welcoming.the toilets could be better

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
May 09, 2024
Elaine H.
We enjoyed the carvery plenty of choice

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 03, 2024
Joanne H.
Our favourite carvery we love it here . Food always good . Lovely staff and super dog friendly . Always a good experience here . Highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 03, 2024
Anne R.
Usual great staff and carvery from our favourite venue

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 02, 2024
Pam D.
Food is always top notch and the staff are so friendly. Our favourite carvery by far

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
May 01, 2024
Dawn A.
Great food, selection on the carvery was great as always.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 24, 2024
David G.
Always a treat.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2024
Maurice K.
The best carvery and service I and my guests had ever experienced, Thank you

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 15, 2024
Bridget H.
Staff are friendly and helpful food is great look forward to going again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2024
Deborah H.
I am a regular visitor. Always excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 11, 2024
Anthony W.
Everything well up to usual high standard, looking forward to the next visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 10, 2024
Ashley M.
Great food lovely staff and very welcoming

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2024
Janice E.
We try and go to the Island Pool for Sunday lunch as often as possible. The food is well cooked and delicious they are bringing fresh food out all of the time so it's always nice and hot. I would recommend it to anyone it's the best carvery around.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2024
David J.
Very good food, enjoyable Sunday morning treat, thanks

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2024
Coral H.
very good value for money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2024
Janet K.
Excellent food in pleasant surroundings carvery would be difficult to beat

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 03, 2024
Paul M.
Absolutely fantastic! Well worth the drive from London for a Carvery my family have raved about for months! Wonderful food and service, can’t fault it! Special shout out to Kevin behind the bar for service with a smile!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 30, 2024
Diane M.
A most enjoyable meal with pleasant staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 29, 2024
jane a.
Great staff and always excellent food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 28, 2024
Linda P.
Lovely food and atmosphere, Friendly staff, will be going there again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 24, 2024
Dawn T.
Wasn't impressed with the chips

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 24, 2024
Lauren J.
Just amazing !!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 21, 2024
Linda D.
Always welcoming and food is hot and delicious.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 21, 2024
Peter C.
No improvement needed

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 20, 2024
Anne H.
From start to finish amazing service staff food lovley will be back soon

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 20, 2024
Karen W.
The whole experience was really good. Our table was waiting for us, the carvery and veggies were perfect, very enjoyable. The staff were really efficient and helped us to sing happy birthday to our friend. We have been here several times and it's always a great meal.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2024
Brent W.
Very nice meal good value .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2024
Kim L.
A lovely carvery. Food fresh at 7pm. Well worth a visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 14, 2024
Philip H.
Lovely food, friendly staff and great value! Will definitely visit again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 12, 2024
Donna H.
Good as always