Reviews - The Golden Retriever
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Steve h. • 1 review
13 March 2025
10/10We had a great meal, excellent service with Cristina who was a delight and the beer was good too. Thanks team.
Heather C. • 1 review
1 March 2025
10/10Had a fantastic evening, despite being busy we were not made to feel we needed to leave. Service charge was not automatically added to bill ( nice change) definitely would go back
Delyth E. • 1 review
25 February 2025
7.5/10The food and service was good however, do not want to be referred to as ‘dear’ darling, lovely or any other endearment that the waitress felt necessary.
Jill S. • 1 review
19 February 2025
10/10Freindly staff, good food and service.
Joanna K. • 5 reviews
16 February 2025
10/10It is lovely here
Pauline C. • 2 reviews
5 February 2025
10/10Very glad it’s open again. Great choice and atmosphere.
Emma T. • 1 review
21 January 2025
2/10We have previously been with our dog. This time even though it said ' muddy paws welcome ' at the entrance we were not allowed in with the dog.we were told we could eat in the outside area, which was freezing. We left.
Paola R. • 28 reviews
18 January 2025
10/10Amazing food !
Catherine W. • 1 review
16 January 2025
8.5/10Lovely atmosphere and our server was extremely helpful and friendly.
Maureen A. • 1 review
12 January 2025
2/10Sunday roast we waited over one hour for meal then the lamb was tough and in chunks not sliced. We were told the kitchen had to cook it in a rush as they had run out of both beef and lamb. I’m no chef but even I can cook lamb. The table behind us was extremely noisy but that isn’t the pubs fault but short of staff is.
Holly M. • 3 reviews
17 September 2024
10/10Really lovely country feel. Dog friendly which I loved
Ivan T. • 2 reviews
18 June 2024
10/10Lovely staff and amazing atmosphere
Clive H. • 1 review
15 June 2024
10/10Restaurant decor was very pleasant. Food and drinks very good. Excellent atmosphere. Our waitress: Christina was lovely, very knowledgeable and professional, she made us feel very welcome.
Sarah B. • 1 review
14 May 2024
8/10The waitor was lovely but rushed off his feet. We were sat in the corner and I think forgotten about slightly. Waited about 20 minutes for a drink at the table trying to get the waitors attention. Once we had his attention and we had our drinks and food everything was fine after that. Food was lovely. Like the refurb, will come again.
C A. • 1 review
4 April 2024
9/10Perfect! Fantastic staff, great food, gorgeous pub!
Sharon B. • 3 reviews
9 December 2023
9/10Staff welcoming, just we were seated next to a noisy table, which rather ruined it for us. Two of our dishes were not as hot as could have been, but still delicious!
Austin B. • 3 reviews
11 September 2023
10/10My husband and I popped in for a late lunch around 2pm. We sat outside on their lovely patio- and shared a flatbread wood oven pizza with salad and a glass of wine. The pizza was perfect- the crust divine! Also the salad was terrific- the leaves so fresh. The lady that served us was so pleasant - greeted us with a warm smile. We will definitely be back!
Stephen K. • 1 review
4 August 2023
7/10The food was good but not all the food on the menu was available and this was 2000hrs on a Friday, when I booked the table I asked for somewhere quite as a memeder of our party is a little hard of hearing, we were put next to a table of men on a birthday party we all sat in silence due to the fact they were to noisy
Janet R. • 1 review
31 July 2023
10/10We chose The Golden Retriever because of our beautiful Goldie. We were so pleased we did. The ambience was lovely, the food was delicious, and the portion sizes were perfect for us. I had the pasta with seafood and my husband had the burger both were presented nicely and were very tasty, I also enjoyed chatting with the waitress, lovely young girl, and she gave us a little rundown on the history. love the way there are old photos around the walls and funny little messages. There was a lovely bubbly atmosphere of families and couples all enjoying meals together.
Adrian John M. • 1 review
28 July 2023
9/10The staff were very friendly and efficient. When we arrived, we were seated near a very rude woman, who insisted that we move, as we had our dog with us. Despite us, and your staff explaining that it was a dog-friendly pub, she was so unpleasant that we were happier sitting elsewhere. The staff were very apologetic, but it wasn't their fault. Christina looked after us well, and the unfortunate incident was quickly forgotten. BTW, we drove down from a village near Luton, as we have a Golden Retriever, and I wanted a nice surprise for my Wife, as it was our wedding anniversary. She was delighted.
Lewis P. • 1 review
23 July 2023
9.5/10Staff were really accommodating, will definitely return
Tim S. • 1 review
8 July 2023
10/10I periodically take friends and relations to The Golden Retriever and food, drinks and service is always very good indeed. It is also a very nice atmosphere, with friendly staff. It can get very busy at times, so it is wise to book if you can, although I am sure staff will do their best to find you a table.
Graham T. • 1 review
29 May 2023
7.5/10Very pleasant meal, service a little slow especially getting drinks after arrival. There was a problem with the male cloak room in that a light in a cubicle was not working. The other cubicle could not be locked.
Sue E. • 3 reviews
6 February 2023
10/10Couldn’t fault it ! We will definitely be returning another time ????????!
Paul C. • 2 reviews
18 January 2023
9/10Was very busy so a bit of a wait but food was excellent and very generous portions , would be very happy to return.
RICHARD L. • 1 review
5 January 2023
9/10A very nice meal and very attentive and helpful service. One problem: the lighting (it was lunch time) is very dim. It may be OK for young people with good eyesight, but is not for individuals of my generation (and another customer was complaining about it). I had to use the light on my phone to read clearly. Please turn it up!
Tony M. • 1 review
9 December 2022
9/10Always a lovely ambience enhanced by the log fires. Great service for the traditional Christmas turkey lunch. The food was plentiful and good quality. The only negative was the food temperature which was not hot enough.
Gregory W. • 1 review
21 June 2022
10/10Excellent food and good service. Lovely atmosphere and environment. Thanks to all at the Golden retriever we look forward to seeing you all again soon. Greg and George
Jayne C. • 7 reviews
16 May 2022
7/10We had calamari and it was tasteless very disappointing! Then we had gammon which is usually lovely but it was really salty this time! We didn’t have time to complain otherwise we would have all in all it was a disappointing meal!!!
Diana L. • 1 review
8 May 2022
6.5/10A lot of items on the menu had run out and were unavailable. The vegetables were hard and over cooked.
Jayne C. • 7 reviews
1 May 2022
10/10Amazing place great food and lovely staff
David G. • 14 reviews
30 April 2022
6.5/10This was the second time we have been there recently. On both occasions the starter I wanted was not available. I opted for the prawn and mango cocktail as an alternative. This was very disappointing. A whole bowl of lettuce with a dribble of sauce and half a dozen small prawns. The pork belly with crackling had no crackling, just a soggy mess. Both times we wanted to order a mini dessert. On the first occasion they only had brownies. This time the creme brulee was not available. Our booking was for 6.30pm, so no excuse for running out of food The rest of the food was fine but we won't be rushing back
Jayne C. • 7 reviews
18 April 2022
6/10We had a chicken sandwich with mustard and avocado which sounded lovely but it was dry and awful we waited 45mins for our meal we were in a rush had we no been we would have complained but we didn’t have time unfortunately we go to the restaurant all the time and the food is normally great but not this time!!
Rupa J. • 1 review
16 April 2022
8.5/10Very warm and welcoming staff. We went there with our Golden Retriever and they showered him with all the attention and spoilt him to bits???? The ambience was great, courteous staff, great food ! Reasonably priced , easy booking process - what more would you need ??? 5 Stars from me !!!
Hayley R. • 3 reviews
15 April 2022
3.5/10I had been looking forward to it and booked ahead. It was really busy when we arrived. We got a good seat. They took our drinks order and later took the entre and main meal order. We waited for over 45 minutes for entre and then another hour for main meal. There seemed to a lack of structure to the waiter system and food delivery. The waiter staff were lovely but caught ina nightmare setup. The kitchen catering could not cope with all the people and meals being ordered . I get businesses need to make Money but you need to manage the food to what you can serve realistically. The main meal was over cooked and not edible. We had to stop eating after a couple of bites. The waiter took the order to the manager who apologised. It was so disappointing.
Linda W. • 2 reviews
5 April 2022
10/10Service and food was excellent. Been to the Golden Retriever before many times, and never been disappointed. Bit of a downside on this particular occasion, though, while we were still seated at our table, a staff meeting was being set up in the area we were still in. Staff did apologise and hoped we weren't feeling rushed. Luckily, we had been thinking of leaving anyway, but did feel awkward about the situation. We'll still come back!
Ann C. • 7 reviews
14 February 2022
10/10Great food excellent service from very friendly staff
Ann C. • 7 reviews
20 January 2022
10/10Love this place , great food , excellent staff always friendly and welcoming
Dr Val V. • 1 review
12 January 2022
10/10The food was delicious and the service excellent. Also very reasonably priced. I’m very impressed. I will definitely be going there again, and recommending the pub to my friends.
Yvonne R. • 2 reviews
15 December 2021
7/10I booked the table for the three of us myself and two friends. I am gluten free as i am coeliac and my friend is vegan. The choice for vegan was very limited but gluten free was worse i use to be able have more choice . You have no bread so i was unable to have sandwich the only pudding was ice cream Where has the choice gone you use to do so much better. You were unable to accommodate us for Christmas Eve due to we were a booking of fourteen which has been better for me as i have booked else where and they can do complete menu for me of starter main and pudding completely gluten free and the pudding is not ice cream.
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