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The Priest Hole
The Priest Hole Reviews

The Priest Hole

British, European, Drinks

Dishes priced around£11

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Reviews of The Priest Hole (323)

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5.1/6

323 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Good"
4/6
Stuart H.a day ago · 1 review

We had a reservation & we were seated promptly. We each ordered the Sunday roast-I had the pork & my husband had the lamb. Both were very good, although some of the pork was a bit dry.

New"Good"
4/6
Gina T.3 days ago · 1 review

Lovely meal. Had the hake and the fish was cooked perfectly. It was very busy but nevertheless the staff were very attentive and friendly.

New"Very good"
5/6
Mark S.7 days ago · 2 reviews

Excellent restaurant with great service! Food very good value! Thanks guys!

New"Excellent"
6/6
Graham J.8 days ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service. Friendly and helpful staff. Good choice of food.

New"Very good"
5/6
Brian N.8 days ago · 1 review

The history of the building was fascinating. Great to see it in original condition

New"Very good"
5/6
Mike S.10 days ago · 1 review

Good food, attentive staff, great atmosphere to meet old friends.

New"Very good"
5/6
Paula D.10 days ago · 1 review

Visited for Sunday roast lunch and it was really great. The food was super tasty, both the beef and pork were lean and delicious along with the veg and crispy potatoes - the cauliflower cheese side is a must too! Great local ales, friendly atmosphere and staff (Yasmine was really engaging and told us about the history of the Inn) made it a really pleasant visit. All round good value and would highly recommend…

New"Excellent"
6/6
Tom C.13 days ago · 1 review

Historic location, central location, nice atmosphere. Food cooked to perfection.

"Very good"
5/6
Sid M.17 days ago · 1 review

Friendly, comfortable, and good food and attentive service. Cheery atmosphere.

"Very good"
5/6
John A.18 days ago · 1 review

It was the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. My wife loved her hamburger too. Our waitress was friendly and quickly corrected a mistake she had made on our order. We wish we lived here and could go back again, but we’re visiting from the States.

"Very good"
5/6
Mrs T.19 days ago · 1 review

Food was so nice and well presented. Service efficient and friendly

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise N.21 days ago · 1 review

Great food, plenty of choice, lovely old building and excellent staff

"Very good"
5/6
Kerry O.24 days ago · 1 review

I enjoyed my meal, staff were attentive without hovering over me.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane R.a month ago · 1 review

Really delicious food, the chowder was spectacular. Would definitely recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Michael S.a month ago · 1 review

Great food, quiet and cosy. Great location. Would definitely recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kim W.a month ago · 1 review

Great food & great service. Good atmosphere. Would recommend this for lunch &/or dinner

"Not good "
2/6
Polly G.a month ago · 1 review

I booked a table for my daughters 40th birthday. We arrived at 7.30, and were told that there was only beef left on the Sunday dinner option. Within seconds that option had gone. We ordered 2 x flat iron steaks, to then be told that was no longer available. We were offered sirloin steaks as an alternative, which was kind of them but not being great meat eaters, we found this was too much meat for us. My daughter ended up swapping her meal with her husband, which was a burger, so not a great choice for her. Overall disappointed, as I wanted this to be a special evening. My advise to others would be to go as early as you can in the day, to hopefully get the meal you want. And don't use the toilets!

"Very good"
5/6
Pam C.a month ago · 1 review

Delicious meal - well done Team. We'll be back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christopher P.a month ago · 1 review

Nice restaurant, good food, prices are reasonable and good value for money.

"Very good"
5/6
Janet W.a month ago · 1 review

Nice steak pie but couldn’t manage it all . Good service

"Average"
3/6
Donna B.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely staff, it was a hot and busy day but they did their best to not keep you waiting. Food was mediocre, roast dinner was probably not the best choice. Beef was nice but the veg was undercooked and the roast potatoes a little disappointing. There was also a dog at the next table and although it was a very well behaved dog, it was sat at the table not under it, on a chair that someone will be sat on and eating their meal shortly afterwards. I appreciate that well behaved dogs are welcomed most places but I just thought it was a little unhygienic.

"Average"
3/6
John L.a month ago · 1 review

Very disappointed in the lamb roast dinner. Staff very good

"Very good"
5/6
Michael B.a month ago · 1 review

Great food, and absolutely, wonderful service, so would definitely recommend!!

"Not good "
2/6
Emma H.a month ago · 1 review

The staff were lovely, however the food was not the standard I’d heard about from friends! I ordered a Lamb roast after watching them coming out to other tables, worst choice ever! The cauliflower was ice cold as though it had come from the freezer and the Yorkshire pud was as flat as a pancake. The lovely staff member took it back and said we’ll make you a fresh one! I received the same exact meal about 10 mins later with the same Yorkshire pud less the cauliflower yet more cold veg!!! We were also sat by a window with a view of the kitchen where I saw all the roast potatoes ready cooked sat under a heat lamp and a member of staff breaking up a Yorkshire pud and dipping it into the pan of gravy with their fingers!!! I’ll definitely not be going back very disappointed

"Very good"
5/6
Grace S.a month ago · 1 review

We enjoyed our dinner which was for my daughter’s birthday. Portion sizes were large and lots of choices

"Average"
3/6
stephen b.a month ago · 1 review

Cafe food at expensive restaurant prices , some staff just going through the motions quite dis interested if we were enjoying our meal

"Average"
3/6
Penny W.a month ago · 1 review

Booed for 7.30 and ordered slightly after. Others ordered after is and served before us. Meal itself was nice but felt like they couldn’t wait for us to leave as it approached 9pm and we had sweets and coffee. Asked for condiments which never arrived. Previous visits have been ok but left disappointed after this visit

"Average"
3/6
David H.a month ago · 1 review

Very average, atmosphere lacking in up stairs room, service slow. Steak tasted ok but looked insipid with floppy white fat and luke warm. Waited ages for desert menu so went elsewhere for desert.

"Average"
3/6
Andy S.a month ago · 1 review

Staff slightly remote and unwelcoming Food was nice - asked in advance for table not facing a wall-was immediately given one - although managed to change reluctantly with asking. Staff training perhaps needed

"Good"
4/6
selam A.a month ago · 1 review

We liked the service. The steak and lamb was good but not the best coz too much gravy and not as hot. Besides the bread was dry.

"Very good"
5/6
Tracey J.a month ago · 1 review

We had booked a table for Sunday lunch and it was ready on our arrival. The bar staff quickly brought us menus and our food and drink order was swiftly taken When our meal arrived it was nicely cooked and well presented. We both had a roast dinner, dessert and some of the local bottled beer. Definitely recommend for a Sunday roast.

"Very good"
5/6
Keith G.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely food great menu friendly staff quirky place would recommend

"Good"
4/6
Bob C.2 months ago · 1 review

Food was good, service was excellent, would be perfect if they sold cask ales.

"Average"
3/6
Becky M.2 months ago · 1 review

It was ok, food was average and service was ok

"Excellent"
6/6
Debra C.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely place with a lovely atmosphere! It was steak night and the food was great!

"Average"
3/6
Angela S.2 months ago · 1 review

Thought on the expensive side. Devore not brilliant. Presentation could be improved.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael F.2 months ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere nice and casual feel with great food on offer

"Very good"
5/6
Chris W.2 months ago · 1 review

Good food at a good price. Attentive staff as well.

"Very good"
5/6
Sharon M.2 months ago · 1 review

The food was great, staff friendly. We will definitely return.

"Very good"
5/6
Harry H.2 months ago · 1 review

Het was heel gezellig en de bediening was prima. Het eten was goed en voedzaam.

"Excellent"
6/6
Len P.2 months ago · 2 reviews

The service, setting and atmosphere was wonderful. The food was to die for and the bill a welcome surprise. Thanks to a great staff team

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris F.2 months ago · 1 review

Friendly staff. Lovely food. Great atmosphere. Will definitely book again.

"Very good"
5/6
Janet W.2 months ago · 6 reviews

Gorgeous Sunday roast, service a little slow as it wasn’t that busy.

"Very good"
5/6
Robin W.2 months ago · 1 review

Good location, very pleasant staff, the Sunday roast was exceptional. Good sized portions, plus extras available, if needed.

"Awful"
1/6
Mark S.2 months ago · 1 review

The starters were ok but then we waited 55 minutes for the mains and I had to chase this no communication or reason why. When the mains came they both looked like they had been quickly microwave not pan fried as stated. I would never go there again. M

"Excellent"
6/6
Neil m.2 months ago · 1 review

Delicious, top quality food at an affordable price for many. Superb choice on the menu. Excellent, friendly staff and service. Highly recommend. Pre-book to avoid disappointment in busy periods.

"Excellent"
6/6
Edward P.2 months ago · 1 review

Friendly staff, excellent food, interesting place. Very nice evening. Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniela H.2 months ago · 1 review

Tolles Essen. Nettes Personal und ein super Service. Sehr gerne wieder.

"Very good"
5/6
Clare R.2 months ago · 1 review

Food was good. Had choice of tables as wasn’t busy. Staff were very friendly and chatty. Didn’t wait long for food. Good value for money. Would return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Verity W.2 months ago · 1 review

really enjoyed our meal, seemed pooular place. Staff attentive, food good standard. Would visit again

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