The Knife & Cleaver

Came and stayed here with myself and my partner, the rooms was spacious and welcoming in a great location, the staff made sure everything was perfect. Me and my partner then decided to try the food in the restaurant and can happily say I was amazed, great presentation and amazing to look at. The chef Franko was extremely professional and went above and beyond for me and my partners dishes. We both had a fillet steak which was rare - medium and was cooking beautifully… honestly truly was perfection, we then followed this up with a gooey amazing chocolate fudge cake again was extremely tasty, On request I asked to speak to the chef to which I found out his name and I thanked him for such an amazing service. He deffo got tipped and I would come back again. I travelled from the Isle of Wight as well I would go back everyday if I could. Again thank you Franko for such amazing tasty food :) I can’t understand some of the ratings as our dishes were truly a work of art. Jay

We have eaten here a few times before and in the past have had a super experience. However last night we went and had a dreadful meal. The pork belly starter was actually excellent but the other 2 starters were average at best. However the 2 steak main courses were small and cold, and the chicken was so dry it was unpleasant to eat (chicken schnitzel caesar salad). The price of the meal was that of a high end pub restaurant - £150.00 for 3 people (2 courses, drinks paid separately at the bar). I don't mind paying this kind of money if the food is good, but this wasn't. However the service was really good and the waitress was friendly and attentive. It's a shame - it used to be a really busy pub restaurant with a great atmosphere and good food - but last night (a Friday evening) it was virtually empty and very disappointing. We assumed that the previous chef has left??

We went here to celebrate a friends 60th and there was a large group of us. It was a lovely pub and we had our own room tucked out the way which was lovely. The staff were absolutely amazing and very helpful. The food was spot on and enjoyed by everyone. We even got two bottles of Prosecco free because of a slight delay in our food coming out, however we didn’t have any complaints but they gave them to us anyway. Would definitely go back. Thank you to the lady with the long blonde hair that served us and the young waitress (didn’t catch the names) They were very busy but worked very hard and did a brilliant job. Thank you :)

Really warm welcome. We stayed for a night, having an evening meal as well. one of the nicest steaks we have ever had. They must have a really good chef, the food was beautifully presented . great service. Breakfast in the morning was lovely with great poached eggs . thankyou very much .

Beautiful pub, that’s about it. Pitch black walking to the accommodation, completely insufficient. Room was cold, musty, smelled. Towels damp. TV did not work (I reported x3 - no response) pillows and mattress, I think I could have slept on the bathroom floor and it would have been more comfortable. Breakfast - ordered eggs royal, got eggs Benedict. The other customer in there ordered bacon, egg and toast - waited 25 minutes and a toasted muffin arrived. The ladies at breakfast were nice and entertaining though. Overall, I would not stay here again, I was expecting a quaint wee stay in a country pub. But got a cold, damp, smelly room with no tv and damp towels.

Lovely room. Very comfortable , and very clean. Spacious for just the two of us. Breakfast lovely ,so tasty and well presented. Morning staff member was so helpful and professional and made us feel very welcome . Definitely visit again. Well done to all the staff