THE ORCHARD

Food good ???? service great ????

Decent food, great service and good ambience

Visited ‘The Orchard’ for lunch with my wife and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We pre-booked a table via their app which was easy to navigate and hassle free. On arrival the place wasn’t busy and we were immediately escorted to our table by the window. Incidentally, I recommend window tables if available as watching passers-by can be a nice distraction if you are dining alone. The staff were friendly and attentive. I opted to order what they advertise as their ‘ legendary steak & ale pie’ with jacketed chip wedges and greens, while my wife had the beetroot, blue cheese risotto. Neither of us were disappointed ???? The pie looked so good when served I wasn’t sure whether to eat it or take it on a date..however the temptation was so great I simply wolfed it down before the wife got a chance to ask for a bite. The pie dish was crammed with gorgeous chunks of tender meat, swimming in equally tasty gravy, that just fell apart when attacked by the fork. It was then topped with a puff pastry lid which served to soak up the gravy to the extent the dish was completely emptied without unnecessary delay. My broccoli was not over done and so had a delicious crunch to it. Likewise, my wife found her risotto delicious although she did say that the blue cheese wasn’t easy to identify within the meal, hence the dropped star. All the same we were both happy to give this a full 5 star rating and wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to others. Absolute value for money ????
Definitely worth repeating the experience to sample other dishes available.

Let's talk about the food. Prices are above average for a pub but the standard presented is well below average. If you order chips, they will be floppy and tasteless. If you order battered fish, it'll be wet and thin. If you order a burger you'll get a stale pretzel roll with wet cabbage.

Location is good, and this place is fine for drinks and the atmosphere and decor is lovely but whatever you do... don't come here for food.

Massive and delicious breaded haddock. Very good and friendly service.