Whittington Arms (Brewers Fayre)

I used to visit before the revamp at least twice a month. Since the revamp I have been 3 times and each time vowed not to go again, I gave one last try.

The menue was pathetic and overpriced. I ordered Gammon without egg and asked for pineapple instead, was told no pineapple, a small piece of gammon with a tablespoon of mashed potato and chives, half a tomato on a large plate.

I couldn't complain because I had a guest with me whom I hadn't seen for almost 20 years. There were 4 other people in the place at 1pm.

May give it one more try on a Saturday just to see how many people around and if the menu has changed.
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Paula
Sunday, July 06, 2008

worst place i've ever been food was cold, uncooked. very expensive. veg was raw no one cleared our plates. i would never go here again.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Went here following recommendation from friends. Couldn't book a table as they were full but called in on spec anyway. Turned out they could seat us, and to be honest didn't look that busy anyway.

Decor is fantastic, but the pub lacks any real atmosphere.

Food is distinctly average and not of good quality.

Service was average, with Bar staff unable to make eye contact and thus run a bar order.

We shared a starter Meze, which was nice but not exactly taxing.

Two of us had steak, and too be frank they can't cook it for toffee. My Rare steak could have literally walked back off the plate, and the others medium was rare. Think they may have run out of the fries as well. Don't object to small portions, just don't present them in an huge empty bowl.

Avoid the ceasar salad unless you are an addict to salt.

Didn't bother with a pud.

Will not be going back for at least 6 months, so they can get their stall in order. No excuse for a pub not to be able to cook a decent steak.
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Stretch
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Since the refurb it has a lovely atmosphere with lovely welcoming staff, service a bit slow to start with, but it was busy

The food was fantastic has gone very up market, wich does reflect in its prices.

They do have a childrens menu however they do not really cater for children as they have no high chairs and menu is a bit too grown up for them, just smaller potions of adult food.
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vicky
Monday, November 05, 2007

Excellent service , fanatastic revamp , staff very friendly and all spoke very good english ! contrary to other readers reviews. Fillet steak was melt in the mouth ! Excellent , no children !!
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Sarah Lord
Sunday, September 16, 2007

This pub is great for a drink as the surroundings are pleasant.Unfortunately this establishment charges restaurant prices but serve pub quality food.Not value for money !!!!!
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Sarah
Monday, August 13, 2007

Fantastic !! Good atmosphere, great service, excellent food... a real pleasure.
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Monday, July 30, 2007

Great relaxing place to eat, and no children running around hurrah. Good food, if a little pricey for a pub! Love the new look. Staff very attentive.
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Lesley
Friday, July 13, 2007

not family frendly, no childrens menu,you have to ask.when asked waitress spoke vert poor english, unable to understand what was said,when food served, of very poor standard @ over priced,used to go at least once a month to the old whittington arms.the new revampt never again
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stan
Monday, July 09, 2007

Since refurbishment this place has a nice atmosphere. The staff were freindly and the food was really good. The starters varied in size, but apart from that we really enjoyed the evening. It was a nice chance to try the continental beer too.
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Saturday, July 07, 2007