The Windhover

Robert M. • 1 review

18 January 2025

5.5/10

We returned to the WINDHOVER after nearly a year. How things have changed. No table service. Order at the bar but no indication that that was the way to go. 45 minutes for starters to arrive and a similar time for mains. Cold plates and lukewarm food. Somewhat cold restaurant, non effective blue temporary heaters scattered around. We decided not to stay for a sweet course. Life’s too short. We really hope that these shortcomings can be addressed and that you can return the Windhover to it’s former cosy self.

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Anne N. • 2 reviews

19 December 2024

4/10

Having been shown to our table it was 15 minutes before drinks order taken, one of which was incorrect. After a further delay our order was taken and starters arrived after another long delay. When our mains arrived we had been seated for 1hr 35mins! The waitress apologised saying that they had a party of 25 to serve, not our problem. If they don't have the kitchen staff to cope then they shouldn't take the bookings. Unfortunately two of the dishes were so overcooked making them barely edible. When we complained we were promised complimentary desserts. However when the bill arrived only two had been credited. We pointed out that this was not as offered and that this reduction alone was not sufficient to make up for the extreme delays and poor quality of the food. Finally at the second attempt an acceptable reduction was agreed. This was little consolation as we would have preferred to have paid the full price for an enjoyable pre-Christmas meal. Surely a management issue !

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PatAndJack L. • 1 review

6 December 2024

8/10

We booked online for a table for 2. When we arrive we were attended to straight away. The table we were offered was very small. I looked around and there were couple sitting on bigger table so the table we were being offered was the only very small one as I could see. She said that they were really busy ( not true) but would have a look on the computer. She showed us to another table in an area that had 5 or 6 other tables all vacant. I went to the toilet and on way noticed more vacant tables. The the waitresses were neither friendly or unfriendly just doing their job I felt.We had fish and chips which was excellent. We always leave a tip if service charges is not added but my husband said not to.I did give a donation to the charity the pub was sponsoring. On leaving the premises I noticed a couple on the said table and I actually felt sorry for them it looked cluttered. It should be used for flowers only.

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Paul B. • 24 reviews

30 June 2024

10/10

Great food and great service will be back soon

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Catherine A. • 2 reviews

26 May 2024

4/10

We'd sat at our table for some considerable time before the waitress finally stopped talking to other customers. I ended up asking another waitress to ask the one chatting to come and serve us. When the food arrived it was cold. Couldn't be bothered to send it back. We will not be returning.

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Brian W. • 1 review

23 May 2024

5.5/10

No welcome on entering and then asked to wait so they could check table was set. When ordering our main choice was not available which was 5ohr main reason we gad gone there

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Catherine A. • 2 reviews

27 March 2024

4.5/10

We hadn't been to this restaurant since pre-covid, so thought we'd try it for my Husbands Birthday. It certainly had changed, the decor ambience etc had improved quite a lot. I do not like or eat salt, therefore when my hunters chicken type food turned up, i couldn't wait to get tucked in. First mouthful.....yuk, salty food. I had to leave it. I appreciate that food needs to be seasoned, but it doesn't need to be added after it's cooked, that should be up to the Customer if they want to add it. On a final note, the chicken was deducted from the final bill. So disappointed. :(

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Jan I. • 1 review

17 March 2024

10/10

Always have a lovely meal staff are pleasant nothing to much trouble thankyou

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Richard M. • 1 review

2 March 2024

9.5/10

We had been to the windhover before but its got even betterwarm welcome has we entered the door we was seated straight away by the window as requested staff was very good & cheerful meals was exerlent nicely presented & hot sweet also just to say have no doubt about returning great value thank you for a great Anniversary dinner

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liz b. • 3 reviews

10 January 2024

8.5/10

Good fish and chips slightly over cooked. I had booked a table in the bar area but none was reserved. We had to clear a table before we sat down. Good staff working hard.

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liz b. • 3 reviews

25 October 2023

2/10

Disappointing 0n arrival our table had not been reserved. A waiter cleared a table for us ,but just dumped several plates etc on the next table .When we tried to order we were told that they had run out of fish . Also we asked for CAMRA discount on the ale and were refused

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Sean C. • 36 reviews

19 October 2023

8.5/10

Anniversary dinner. Shared camembert. Food and wine were both good. Would have liked an IPA to go with food.

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Janice C. • 2 reviews

15 October 2023

6.5/10

The staff not very welcoming didn’t tell us about the specials food good but on the bill we were charged for two bottles of wine which we didn’t have and not very pleasant when we told them! It was a lot of effort to get the bill corrected

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Linda L. • 15 reviews

8 September 2023

10/10

The menu seemed to have more variety than when we were there before and we all really enjoyed it.

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Wendy O. • 5 reviews

27 July 2023

8.5/10

On arrival member of staff was quite abrupt and not very welcoming. Felt abit like we were an inconvenience even though had booked and arrived on time. We’re seated and drink order taken but this was a long time coming food then ordered snd again seemed a longish wait . Had arrived at 1.15 but not actually received food until 2.05. However the girl taking these orders was pleasant and smiling.

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Sue c. • 11 reviews

18 June 2023

10/10

Lovely breakfast for fathers day ????

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Sue S. • 2 reviews

16 June 2023

6.5/10

Went to the windhover for our silver wedding anniversary, the garlic mushrooms to start and chocolate brownie to end were the highlights of the meal, We went early and the restaurant was not busy, ordered a glass of wine which was delivered 20 minutes later! I had sea bass for a main course, the skin was very slippery and the bed of vegetables was bland, We were asked if we wanted to look at the dessert menu we said yes, she disappeared. My husband went up to the bar to get a menu instead, should have been a special night but ended up feeling abandoned,

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Colin F. • 5 reviews

31 May 2023

10/10

Go here on a regular basis. Staff and food excellent cannot fault it in any way

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Colin F. • 5 reviews

4 April 2023

10/10

Absolutely beautiful place to eat food is truly excellent and staff are the same always enjoy hoping here

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Gillian M. • 1 review

9 April 2023

10/10

Had a lovely meal. Service and staff were great

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