The Wheatsheaf

A real gem close by the M1 with all the feel of a local inn. Comfortable, good ambience and top value, the dining was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Central location, good parking and prompt service, impossible to find fault.

Visited our regular last week, but just updating a new version of the Wheatsheaf as I forgot to add all of the staff names on the photograph, sorry for the confusion. I hope that this arrives on-line correctly, as usual the staff were great again.

Stopped off, on way down south for a spot of lunch. Find the place by pure accident, happy accident as it turns out. Situated in a historic small town surrounded by a raft of ageing buildings. We walked in and was greeted by someone who was interested that we were interested in the surroundings and even brought over a brochure describing the village of Crick. The food was excellent and well exceeded expectations. We understand they offer bed and breakfast, and we could well take them up on their offer next time on a long journey and see more of what the village has to offer.

We have always enjoyed a meal there when visiting locally on an overnight stay to the area. However, our first visit in five years to the restaurant and things have declined! Ordered a standard fish and chips (£16.95) and the fish felt like it had been sitting there for hours. Chewy and dry around the edges. My son ordered onion rings as part of the additional items (£1.50) on his burger and we were charged £4.50 for three onion rings. I questioned it and the waitress apologised and said that it was correct at 4.50. Side note - the waitress was lovely and very apologetic, no complaints aimed at her. The neighbouring table also complained about their meal which only compounded our evening. This will be my final visit to what was once a lovely place to eat.

This is a village pub which does rooms and, like many country pubs, does really great food. I had had a terrific Sunday lunch here before I booked into their B&B and I have now stayed there a number of times. Although they call it a B&B rather than a hotel, the rooms are equipped to the standard of a budget hotel chain (spare pillows in the room, tea, coffee and fancy biscuits, TV with Freeview, comfortable mattress etc) but the room rate includes a breakfast sourced to the same high standard as the rest of their menu. There is, of course, a full English with sausages that clearly come from a local butcher, but also all the other options we have come to expect nowadays of a good breakfast menu such as smashed avocado on toast and vegetarian and vegan options. It's all cooked to order - only the cereals, fruit juices etc are on a self-serve buffet. If I had to find something they could improve on, it would be that the breakfast service can be a little slow if a number of people come down at the same time, but not to the point that it is problematic. Also, as a woman travelling alone, I would appreciate it if staff could make some gesture to let me know they have noticed me when I arrive at pub to check in or come down for breakfast. I know they know I'm there, but a quick smile or nod would stop me from feeling invisible as they busltle around me.