August 2025 by Ajb B
Taking deposits but not open?.
August 2025 by Marc Bulstrode
DO NOT BOOK THIS RESTAURANT!! We had exactly the same experience as the previous reviewer on 15/8 for my wife?s birthday. Paid £20 deposit for table when pub is closed. Absolutely disgusting. Upside was Blue Strawberry just up the road - fabulous food, service and ambience.
August 2025 by Diana D
Booked for lunch with an old friend - £10 per head deposit charged. When we arrived, the place was closed and we were unable to reach the pub by phone (number not working). As with a previous reviewer, tried the blue strawberry. They told us that loads of people have been caught out by this scam. The William Boosey has been closed for a while, but the booking system is still 'live'. Definitely visit the Blue Strawberry, they were fab, and give this dump a wide berth. They are running a scam.
August 2025 by LORRAINE BUSHELL
Website in operation and bookings being taken with deposits and it's closed down
August 2025 by Jean Barton
We (8 people) were supposed to eat there on the 13th July 2025. Still waiting for our £80 deposit back.
August 2025 by Candy Joyce
Booked dinner for 7 people, they took a deposit but when we turned up the place is shut. Avoid!
July 2025 by Judith Stringer
I don?t know if this place is still open? Booked a table with a £20 deposit. The restaurant cancelled 2 hours beforehand with no explanation and now don?t answer the phone or emails. They owe me a refund of the deposit!
July 2025 by Tim Bradley
Right? where do I start!!! Today is my wife?s birthday and we decided to have a lovely meal (her favourite is fish and seafood) therefore we booked a table here AND paid in advance 20 pounds. We arrived on time for our reservation to realise that the pub is closed. They took our money, ruined my wife?s birthday and they are absolutely disappointing! Luckily enough, the Blue Strawberry down the road had available tables, and we ended up having a magical time with very good food and drinks! I am yet to still get my money back from these con artists! So... If it is your birthday, or want to celebrate something: DO NOT BOOK OR GO THERE! Keep your money and go to the Blue Strawberry... Fabulous!!!
July 2025 by Angela Corbett
Do not book!!!!
They take a deposit off you when booking online but restaurant is closed. People still living above but they do not answer and phone line has been cut.
July 2025 by Susan Date
Booked a table online for a milestone birthday lunch. They took £40 deposit to reserve the table. We turned up at 1:30pm to find it locked up and empty bar one car. 90 mins later that car had gone. Now they aren?t answering phonecalls or emails - avoid at all costs!!!!
July 2025 by Trudy Bruce
please do not book we booked online paid a deposit turned up and the pu.bwas closed
July 2025 by Robert Woodger
Fantastic place to eat,would definitely recommend and go back
June 2025 by samantha clayton
Lovely visit here today. From the moment we got there, we felt welcome and were so impressed with the place. Beautifully set up, perfect service and friendly staff.
We had the moules frites and sea bass. Both were spot on. The new chef came and had a chat with us and so did the owner/manager, which was a really nice touch. The waiter was attentive and friendly, which made us feel right ar home. Could have stayed there all day listening to music and would have ventured into the garden, but we had to dash for other plans.
Would recommend to anyone, especially if you like fish and seafood. But there are other options on the menu like a truffle pasta dish, steak and chicken milanese. Great for drinks, food or both. If you haven't been there since the ownership changed, then you're missing out.
Wish I'd taken more photos! Only grabbed one of my dish.
May 2025 by Magdalena Jurczyk
Wow what an amazing experience, new owner david is great fun, food is fantastic and new decor brilliant. Very happy to recommend.
April 2025 by Gary Mallett
Fantastic food, lovely staff, only thing missing is low achohol cider which I think would go down well for drivers.
