September 2024 by Tilly G
We called in advance to make a booking as a mid-drive roast stop on our way from Brighton to Manchester, but when we turned up they had no record of it. However the employees who served us were very accommodating and found us an empty table anyway.
Me and my partner both ordered the chicken roast, and OH my god it was one of the best roast dinners we've both ever had!! I'm a chef who has been tortured by making roast dinners of varying quality over the years, so am admittedly quite fussy when it comes to eating roast dinners outside of the home.
The roast chicken here was delicious though - crispiest entire 1/2 of a chicken, with the softest most flavoursome roasties you can imagine. Even the root veggies and green veg felt a valid part of the dish. Left totally stuffed and happy. The customer service was great too, all round a lovely vibe
September 2024 by Jacqui Evans
Staff were lovely and chatty, didnt have food this time but have few times before and cant fault it, very tasty and quick service, Atmosphere was as expected on a Wednesday evening. Love that its dog friendly and that they have treats available on the bar for the furry friends ?
September 2024 by David Throup
Buzzing, dog friendly, good honest food, great choices all round
August 2024 by Panagiotis Optional
We have been to the Fat Pug before and had a lovely experience. This time though the whole affair was very bad.
For a starter, we had to ask for someone to take our order as we were waiting for quite a while. Staff at that point were not busy at all.
Another thing that spoiled the experience for us was one of the ladies who were serving us. She had an awful cold and couldn't stop sneezing. At some point she cleaned her nose with the palm of her hand! Ok, I understand that people need to work and business has to keep going as usual, but use a tissue and don't sneeze all the time in front of the customers. Or go to another room...
My wife and I ordered a roast dinner and a burger.
My roast dinner came in the form of a soup, literally swimming in gravy. Everything soggy and disgusting. I asked for someone to empty some of the gravy, which they did, but everything still looked very soggy. The lady with the cold didn't even apologise.
My wife's burger turned out that it was half-cooked with raw pieces of meat in it (photo attached)!!!
We took the plate to the other girl who worked there and she was very polite, apologised and said that we didn't have to pay anything, which we appreciated a lot considering that the whole experience was abysmal.
The only thing that was positive from the visit was that girl. She was polite, sympathetic and proffessional throughout. She deserves a massive praise from the owner of the business.
The other woman, was rude and her behaviour disgusting (please use a tissue next time...).
July 2024 by J T (JT)
Always a warm welcome
July 2024 by Peter Hughes
About to move to this area, a great pub to have as my new local. Great beer choices, great service and atmosphere. Can't wait to move ?
July 2024 by Marton Szabo
Decent atmosphere and good service, however the two pizzas we had here were very disappointing. The pug pubs in Leamington are usually associated with good food, however both pizzas were undercooked, one was just drenched in BBQ sauce, the other was meant to be pulled chicken, which it was not. It?s a shame, because the pub itself is nice.
July 2024 by scott bradley
Five of us had food
Kids really enjoyed it
My wife and myself thought the food was fantastic and the staff as well
June 2024 by P Illingworth
Great
June 2024 by Ian Howles
Front beer garden very small, my pint of HPA was not great
June 2024 by Gillian Fernandes
their burgers are good and their roasts are decent too, would recommend the chicken roast.
June 2024 by Danny Kay
Went here for the pug crawl had a great day
May 2024 by Debbie ?Debbie? Srao
OH MY GOODNESS THOSE CHIPS WERE EPIIIIIIIC!!!and those Cyprus Halloumi Fries were DEEEEEEVIIIIIIIINE!Totally recommend this place!
May 2024 by Happy ?Lindy? Camper
First visit and it was a pleasent surprise. Service was quick and friendly and the food tasted amazing! Quite pricey but worth it for decent food.The decor and atmosphere of The Fat Pug is great the whole place felt lively and positive.We will definitely be visiting again.Onto the next Pug Pub on our Pug Crawl!
May 2024 by Tony
Excellent, food, fabulous service and a really cool pub, go in if you are passing
