Rashleigh Arms

The pub is a lovely place to dine, and the management took our drinks off the bill after a problem with the meal, which was appreciated. We still left a tip for the waiting staff. Service for our party of four was great, but two fish meals weren't hot enough and had to be sent back, so we ended up eating in two shifts. Not ideal. The veg and other accompaniments cost a significant extra, which felt like a cynical way to charge more, especially with such a tiny serving of dauphnoir potato. And the car park has the worst surface ever.

We mentioned in passing that it was a birthday lunch, even though we hadn't said so when booking. They took the trouble to decorate the dessert plate with birthday wishes and give the birthday girl, who was 80, a complimentary dessert. It made the already good service and food feel extra special, and we really appreciated it.

The staff were good, but the meal was a real letdown. The roast dinners were okay, though some people complained that the meat was tough. I had battered fish and chips with mushy peas. There weren't many chips, the fish was mostly batter with only small pieces inside, and the peas looked dried out and powdery, so I couldn't eat them. For the price, I expected a decent meal. You can get better fish and chips at the local chippy.

We stopped in for a quick Friday evening dinner. Great food and brilliant service. Thanks especially to Seb, who was attentive and made my daughter laugh. It's nice to have such a good local pub.