Thyme - Charnwood

The restaurant menu was very sparse. The quality and presentation of the food was poor. Having complained about this at the same hotel in past nothing happened... read more The restaurant menu was very sparse. The quality and presentation of the food was poor. Having complained about this at the same hotel in past nothing happened then and I doubt it will now. The only reason that Iate there was the meal deal otherwise I could have gone to McDonalds.

Ate at the restaurant when visiting the premier inn, there was a very limited menu of only 9 main meals (4 of which being different variations of a chilli con c... read more Ate at the restaurant when visiting the premier inn, there was a very limited menu of only 9 main meals (4 of which being different variations of a chilli con carne). Ordered the rigatoni, the pasta was chewy and the bolognese was tasteless; also did not taste freshly cooked. Staff were pleasant but did not ask how our food was and took 20 minutes to clear our plates when there was only us and one other table present. Would not eat here again.

I visited the restaurant of this hotel while staying locally. I arrived at 5:50 and was one of only 3 people in the restaurant area, I ordered and the staff mem... read more I visited the restaurant of this hotel while staying locally. I arrived at 5:50 and was one of only 3 people in the restaurant area, I ordered and the staff member explained the kitchen opened at 6pm and I’d have my order by 6:10pm. I explained I needed to be finished by 6:30, so that was fine. At 6:16 I received my order but the order was clearly wrong, I’d order a vegan burger and got a bacon cheese burger, the same member of staff apologised, took the wrong order away and said the new order would be 6 mins, I waited until 6:40pm and when I still hadn’t received my order went to the bar to pay for the drink I had. Although the staff were apologetic, I was surprised they didn’t waive the cost of the drink as a gesture of good will as I left without even receiving the order I’d place over 50mins earlier.

I stayed at this hotel for two nights while visiting the Great Central Railway. The Meal Deal offered great value for both dinner and breakfast. I would definit... read more I stayed at this hotel for two nights while visiting the Great Central Railway. The Meal Deal offered great value for both dinner and breakfast. I would definitely come back here again.

If you're staying at the Premier Inn where this restaurant is located, I would highly recommend dining here. The food was excellent, well-presented, and generou... read more If you're staying at the Premier Inn where this restaurant is located, I would highly recommend dining here. The food was excellent, well-presented, and generous in portion size. Over the 2 nights I stayed, I enjoyed the lamb kofta with Greek salad as a starter one night, and the salmon and avocado with salad the next night. I also requested some extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, which I was generously provided with. Both starters were served with slices of ciabatta. For main courses, I tried the haddock and chips, as well as the chicken breast in breadcrumbs topped with garlic melted butter and a fried egg, both served with chips. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, a very good dining experience that is definitely worth a try.