January 2024 by Gareth Pitt
Arrived at the Premier Inn next door on a Thursday. Came to the Starting Gate for food in the evening. First order of chips were cold, replaced with another portion that were warmer, but still not hot. Last orders were called at 21.45 (opening hours state open until 23.00). On the Friday, following a funeral, a group of 12 of us were drinking (a wake, if you will). Last orders called at 21.55 (10 minutes or so they wer giving us to order). 22.05 we approached the bar with an order of drinks to place, to be told they had already closed the till down. The opening hours state they close at 23.00. A group of 12 having drinks following a funeral wasn't enough to keep the bar open anywhere close to their stated opening hours.
January 2024 by Laura Clarke
Food was ok, a little on the cold side but ediable, service was extremely slow, staff were friendly but it all seemed unorganised. Could of also done with the heating turned up as I was quiet chilly but didn't fancy eating with my coat on.
January 2024 by Glynn
Great place for breakfast and the fun loving lady, who I have to mention, Karen could not do enough for everyone and she was flat out seeing people to their tables and cleaning up and still had time to have friendly banter with all our group for the two days we were there .We will be back !
January 2024 by Pauly Boy
We enjoyed it here.Food was fine and the girls were lovely.We did have to wait almost an hour for food as it was very busy,however the meal was delicious and we would return.
December 2023 by Simon Wright
Complete shambles, unable to cope with all the bookings they had greedily taken, rude manager who had no people skills, was rude and unable to deal with all that was going on. Tables full of dirty cups and plates. Food and drinks not topped up. Would avoid at all costs!!.
December 2023 by Laurie Mccoll
I arrived at my slotted time with a party of 15. We were very badly treated as there were other groups being seated while a staff member with no clue was fobbing me off. Eventually offered a table for 11 am that didn't fit our racing plans .We purchased a round of ales approx £80 plus what 15 brakfasts at £10.99 is a massive loss to take and they don't deserve any custom whatsoever. Absolutel'y appalling as I was contacted by the pub manager Tom on the Thursday confirming my booking.
December 2023 by Cam Bianchi
Really friendly service, nice food and attentive staff. We stayed at the premier inn across the road from The Starting Gate. We needed some heated milk to help our baby daughter go off to sleep and the barman was happy to oblige. In the morning, we went across for breakfast which was great. Lots of choice and a nice atmosphere! Would visit again.Kid-friendliness: Staff are very friendly and had a little chat with our daughter.
December 2023 by Pat Stokes
We called in yesterday for a steak meal. Everything about this restaurant has improved tremendously...wow!....the staff, service, food ....our steaks were most succulent . Thank you to our excellent waiter Joe, and it was great to have a brief chat to the lovely Renata, who is always so friendly. See you all again soon.
November 2023 by Roy Latty
Food was absolutely delicious, staff warm and friendly, we will definitely be returning.
November 2023 by Steph Peckham
Lovely hostess, very sweet and helpful, food was nice, could have been hotter, the food when being topped up was not rotated just fresh placed on top of previous BUT it was clean no big queues and the lady that served us was a sweetheart.
November 2023 by Elvis Shaw
Really nice place to visit and stop over. The food is tasty and well presented and the wait isn't long at all. The staff are brilliant, I would rate the overall service as excellent.
October 2023 by Lazarus
Food is generally good quality, but prices are a little dearer than most.
October 2023 by kukol
Arrived at about 10.15 for breakfast and after a wait we were shown to a table, unfortunately there were no muffins, beans, croissants, because it had been busy apparently but there was enough to make a decent breakfast. The staff are lovely people, chatty and friendly. Would definitely return.
October 2023 by CoptaView
A welcome break after a long working weekend.Fantastic food at realistic prices. We were looked after very well by attentive friendly and knowledgeable staff.
October 2023 by sammy morgan
Went for a meal this evening having booked for a table of 8, we were sat very quickly whoever that's where the good review ends. Ordered food and drinks, drinks arrived an hour later and we were still waiting for the food after asking a member of staff found out it hadn't even been ordered so we left.
