December 2023 by Paul Lopez
Three of us for Sunday lunch, was a bit concerned as it was 1pm and nearly empty, asked for the beef to be rare, was all over cooked, luke warm gravy, cauliflower cheese cold sent it all backa disaster, paid for our drinks and left.Will say that the young girls serving were excellent.Would not recommend or go back.
December 2023 by Alison Looker
Lovely place but needs a bit of tlc. Dinner was nice ...breakfast was rather expensive for what it was...
December 2023 by adam young
Today we had the miss pleasure of having Sunday lunch at the lion hotel Buckden the meals came out cold although the servers wore heat proof gloves as the plates were hot the meals were not my daughters meal was raw it was the burger under cooked chips and to top it off the server spilt a whole gravy boat over my coat which is dry clean only I know these things happen but the whole experience was very disappointing how these places stay open I was told I was aggressive about my coat I was not all I said after an under par meal and a ruined coat which I now have to get dry cleaned at my own cost too all that read my review please don?t go I?m not one for a review but felt I had to wright customer service 0 food quality 0
December 2023 by John Codd
Rooms: Nice, but TV screen smashed. And is a old building so quite coldFood & drinks: Food is good, but not full options
November 2023 by Raymond Lamb
The hotel is of an older style and is a little jaded in parts. The breakfast is very good and the staff very helpful and accommodating.
November 2023 by John Marnes
I worked herePoor serviceThe place looks like it hasnt been cleaned since the 1980sI wouldn't trust any thing from the bar or kitchenStay clear
October 2023 by Charles Garratt
Food & drinks: Not the best food in Buckden but not too bad either. Satisfied with our Sunday Roast and the Cauliflower Cheese was delicious.
October 2023 by Dan Wilson
It was like a episode of Gordon Ramsey kitch nightmares!Burger was nasty, I really can't remember another time I did not actually finish a burger and I did have an appetite.The wings came with a weird thick batter that warm on the outside and refrigerator cold in the middle.The chef obviouly does not care about standreds and more importantly the basics of food safety don't eat here!!!
October 2023 by Matt Hammond
OK.....I'm going to start this review with the intention that the criticism is constructive..The building itself is fantastic, with the old oak beams (one of my favourite features) sash windows and a big fireplace, all of this in the original part of the building of course...The room (room 1) on the face of it was romantic in decor, spacious, on suit bathroom which was situated off a longish corridor that is part of the room itself and wardrobe, dressing table, TV etc..First criticism comes when you start to look closer, E.g the shower screen didn't quite reach the top of the bath, the window fittings were ill filled with some being broken, there was a hole in the wall on entrance to the room and no handles on the build in wardrobe..All of this I feel was an easy fix but was just being neglected..Evening meal was severed by a lovely group of staff, however although the prices were not over the top the meal itself was no better than a wetherspoon or running horse..The fourposter bed was clean and comfortable but again could do with a little TLC on the paint work and unfortunately the ventilation for the kitchen exited next to the window of room 1 which resulted in a medium rumbling sound while the kitchen was open..In the morning breakfast (non inclusive) at £12.95 was served, we both opted for the full English over the continental, and to be honest it was alittle disappointing with 1egg 1bacon 1 hash brown and a small scoup of mushrooms and beans, the jam and butter arrived before the breakfast but the toast didn't make an appearance unit we were halfway through, even then it was no more than warm bread..My wife asked for another tea which never came so we decided to leave to explore the surrounding village..The summary of our stay in this..The evening staff are amazing (especially the girl lady with the amazing eyeliner), the building has a real historic feeling too it but could use some attention ( I'd paint the outside and freshen it up abit) the food on the evening was OK but the morning staff, who I have a feeling are the owners seem to have lost motivation with it as a business, which I find alittle sad as the were very sweet..
October 2023 by Anthony Murray
I booked this hotel for a two night stay on business, only to find that on a Monday and Tuesday they close the bar and restaurant areas at 09:00. On the first night I had my meal and purchased a drink at the bar, I then went to sit down the bar area only to be advised that I and the other guests would have to go to our rooms to finish our drinks this was at 09:00. Also in the morning my breakfast was cooked by the waitress and not a qualified chief. The food was bland both in the evening and at breakfast.... I cancelled my second night and all my future bookings x 5. There loss and my gain. This is no way to treat paying guests.
September 2023 by Mark
Overpriced for what you get as the hotel is a bit tired and could do with a refresh. Service was good and our server didn't stop all night as the place was understaffed.
September 2023 by Wayne Huttly
Lovely meal... any issues dealt with immediately and a host who was happy to chat
September 2023 by JP Thomas
I haven't eaten in here for 5 months and thought I would go in and have a Sunday lunch.Refused to cook my sirloin medium or medium rare as I was ordering it. Their argument was they only serve it rare or cooked. Was a regular customer, but won't be now, shocking that they can't cook my meat how I want it, like other restaurants. Sad to leave this review.
September 2023 by Ivan Geddis
Just off the a1 comfy lived
August 2023 by John Fretwell
They advertised two vegetarian meals but had none. My wife then asked for Sunday lunch without the meat. When it arrived the had 2 slices of carrot, 4 old looking soft roast potatoes, one very small broccoli, a burnt Yorkshire pudding and gravy that smelt of old musty socks.My friend and I had fish and chips which was not great as the fish was soggy. His wife had a chicken roast which was similar quality as my wife?s meal.The waitress was great a it?s not her fault but the manger, which was no place to be seen should get a new chef, perhaps a new manager is needed.Now we know why we were the only ones in that restaurant on a Sunday.
