January 2024 by Google user
Stopped in for a very late lunch. Staff happily seated us on the proviso we ordered within 5 minutes before the kitchen closed. Grateful we were accommodated we ordered 3 burgers \\u0026 chips and 1 fish and chips.\\nThe food was prompt and hot, and the staff did everything to make our visit a pleasant experience.\\nOverall, if you're looking for \\\"pub grub\\\" or something quick to eat, then the Fancott is your place.\\nWe only visited on a late weekday lunchtime. Therefore, we can not comment on evening or Sunday meals.
October 2023 by Graham Carthew
Lovely country pub run by a very warm, friendly and competent landlord. Food was good at a realistic price. Spent a very nice evening here. What more can you ask for!
September 2023 by sheila Fitzgerald
Haven?t been there for a while and was not disappointed staff were friendly and lovely garden looks absolutely fabulous it?s one of our favourite places to go too. Had tuna and mayonnaise roll was lovely just one tiny little critique is that the roll seemed like it was a day or two old wasn?t the greatest but overall would Defoe give it 4 stars. Just one tiny little thing they used to have tuna melt on the menu was lovely now they no longer do it? wish they would bring it back lolParking: Never had a problem with parking here
September 2023 by James F
Unfortunately from the moment of arrival the reception from the restaurant supervisor Laura, was very poor. No enthusiasm towards guests, or the dining experience. The restaurant was quiet for a Monday evening, we chose Monday as we knew that it used to be quieter than the weekend as it would be busy there was only us a party of 6 and 2 to 3 tables with parties no bigger than 4 so approximately 10 dinners that evening. Our starters where bought out and some were fine some where not, the soup was especially thick, even thou it was marked up as chunky veg expecting larger cuts of vegetables not thick and stoggy paste. The mains were the same again, I think one meal was hot, we sent back the gammon who was challenged by Laura stating they had just been plated up. The 2 chicken dishes were also sent back due to cold potatoes and after the return the French fries were hot probably after a meeting with the frier and the chicken was also hot properly after a spin round the microwave as it was as dry as could be and were not finished also the fish and chips where quiet tasteless cod if that's what was served or river cobbler described as cod. We stressed out remakes the Mia who was extremely concerned and plesent and professional manor, in her role which she far exceeds. A complementary round of deserts was offered and received thankfully. Myself and my wife have been the hospitality industries for some 25 years in and around the home counties and most major cities, and the food served tonight with such a little amount of customers was below sub standard. Alot has changed at the fancott over the last 8 years it used to be our place to go as the food and meat was of brilliant quality and standards were amazing. We keep trying to visit to see any improvements but Frankly continues to go downhill. Probably be our last visit tonight untill we hear of improvements in the near future. The male toilets used to signs of vandalism and the hand driers didn't work and no tissues to dry your hand, Such a shame..
September 2023 by Scenic19113757578
Ordered the seabass which was nicely prepared but both the potatoes and the Chorizo were raw and undercooked When asked if we could get these two ingredients cooked up on a plate as requested by myself and my friend, it was heated up but not to a very good standard. Have not felt well today as a result of this and it?s a shame as we are very unhappy about this experience
September 2023 by 387dannic
We've been here a good few times now, very dog friendly for our girl Luna and they always make a fuss of my daughter too. Food is always great, fantastic service, staff always very friendly and accommodating. Can't fault Rich and his team, will be back soon
August 2023 by Squishband
What an amazing Pub. Great atmosphere. Lovely people (that's you Laura, Rich and Ethan). Nice beer. Skinny fries. What's not to like.Oh and there's a model railway!!!!Kid-friendliness: Fab place to bring the kids.
August 2023 by Yvonne Montford
Booked a slot for 2pm 4/30pm arrived on time and was seated tables for 6 had to ask for the table to be cleaned the floor had food on it pointed this out to the waitress who said she didn't understand as no-one had sat there since the night before .We then asked for the dessert menu the waitress went to fetch one and came back and said the kitchen was closed. none of our party was aware of this had we been informed that it would be when we arrived,then asked if we could speak to the manager who said the price would be reflected in invoice.But on receiving the invoice it was not. was a special birthday treat found it very upsetting and in the meantime the manager was not available
August 2023 by Scenic37547194917
40 Wedding Anniversary what a fab evening all the pub staff were fab nothing was too much trouble for them, Charlet when out of her way to look after us Ron Rose Stanbridge.
August 2023 by Jen Hymus
Lovely atmosphere. Came here with extended family to recreate a photo on the train we had when we were kids. Staff were very accommodating and the atmosphere was lovely. Food was somewhat lacking, but still edible.
July 2023 by Helen Judkins
Really disappointing meals we hadn't been here for sometime the food was mediocre.Pie of the day too much sauce very little substance, seasonal vegetables were frozen garden peas! the mash had a skin on it.Half chicken was dry and had a tiny pot of coleslaw, no garnish it looked very unattractive.Children's meals were poor quality chicken nuggets and fishfingers. I did ask if ice cream or a drink was included for children which is usual in the majority of restaurants but was told no ( I think you need to reconsider this) The staff were really pleasant and helpful with finding a highchair.We paid £71 for three meals and two childrens meals plus three drinks normally I would happily pay this but I really felt this meal was not worth this due to the above sadly I wouldn't recommend.
July 2023 by m baker
Smell from drains in outside area. Partial menu only available. Further items on menu sold out. I had batter and chips as there was very little fish inside my batter.
July 2023 by dominik ka
Really enjoyed this place. I love the decore it's like old style. The working stuff is polite and nice to be served by. There is a playground for kids and definitely coom back again soon.
July 2023 by Ann Clarke
We enjoyed an excellent lunch here today, the food was superb and the service very fast. In all of the places we have eaten (a lot!), we have never had such good food served in such a short space of time. Well done to all at Fancott.
July 2023 by Guilherme Meira
I had my birthday here, absolutely amazing staff. The food was delicious! Highly recommend
