The Stag Hotel

The day was fabulous from beginning to end, and the staff were a big part of making it so memorable. Everyone at the Stag helped us plan our fake wedding. I’m sure we stressed you out, but we had a blast. The food was great, everything was timed well, and the staff were lovely. Breakfast was lovely too. Thanks so much.

The Sunday lunch itself was excellent, with generous portions, great value and really tasty food. Homemade Yorkshire puddings were a perfect touch. We were seated by the back door, where a wedding group was leaving and people kept passing to the garden, so it was opening constantly. We asked to move, but were told the place was fully booked despite plenty of empty tables. The staff didn’t seem interested in finding a solution. At the end, there was no apology or offer to make it right, just a shrug. The atmosphere has lost some charm. Big TVs, casual uniforms and background music don’t quite suit the country-style decor. The food’s still great, though.

The fish and chips were a real treat, both had lovely crisp skin, and the chicken burger, steak and calamari were good too. Mash and sausages fell a little short, while the desserts were just as delicious as the best dishes. Nice relaxed feel, and I loved the edible little pot for the chocolate sauce. It tasted of caramel.

The soup was amazing, but the other dishes let things down. My steak was well done even though I’d asked for medium, and the fries were overcooked. The lasagne was burnt around the edges. The kids’ bolognese came with tomato sauce, with no bolognese at all.