Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 157 reviews

What Johnfrisbee likes about Plowmans Garden Centre:
Now run by In Excess...we really enjoyed our light lunch here a couple of weeks ago. My ham, eggs and chips was delicious, on a hot plate and good value. Very good and friendly service, on the level, good value, lots of parking with a few disabled spaces near the entrance. My mother has walking issues, and the staff helped her so much, which getting the Covid measures just right. As a garden centre, it's very good he... View all feedback. What BournemouthChris doesn't like about Plowmans Garden Centre:
I treated my mother to lunch, but unfortunately we were very disappointed. We visited on a Monday and should have known that the pork roast was from the previous day. My mother found the pork tough and the vegetables cold. I ordered fish and chips and had the same experience - the food was cold. We left most of our meals uneaten, but the staff were nowhere to be found. It was a letdown to bring my elderly mother out... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 42 reviews
Sandra
29.06.2024 - 21:25

Our original choices were no longer available. So the panini with bacon cheese chili jam was offered.it was very poor.very thin hardly any cheese.wont be return...

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Rosielane503
29.06.2024 - 21:25

Brilliant gluten free breakfast, they really understand gluten free lovely hot food in very pleasant clean environment would certainly recommend the all day bre...

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BournemouthChris
29.06.2024 - 21:25

I treated my mother to lunch, but unfortunately we were very disappointed. We visited on a Monday and should have known that the pork roast was from the previou...

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Joan
29.06.2024 - 21:25

Excellent place to find hanging baskets, tubs, or bedding plants with very healthy plants. I highly recommend stopping by The Squeaky Wheelbarrow for a meal or...

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Johnfrisbee
29.06.2024 - 21:25

We stopped by for a light lunch at this restaurant, where we enjoyed a jacket potato with melted cheese, ham, egg, and chips. We also indulged in a slice of cof...

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Nestled within a charming garden centre, the café offers a diverse menu, featuring hearty meals and a delightful selection of snacks and cakes. While some dishes, like the chicken pie, received praise for their flavor and portion size, others, such as certain sandwiches and quiches, fell short of expectations, encountering issues like inadequate cooking and lack of filling. Despite occasional service delays and a need for better attention to cleanliness, many visitors enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and generous offerings. Its recent expansion and family-friendly events, such as breakfast with Santa, highlight a commitment to creating memorable experiences for all.

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 61 reviews
shirleyc933
07.03.2024 - 08:57

This restaurant is a wonderful spot to meet up with friends and savor a coffee and tasty cake. The staff is friendly and provides excellent service. Definitely...

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R7852BGianc
07.03.2024 - 08:57

I met friends for lunch at the Parley branch again. The last time I visited, I complained to the staff and online about the terrible condition of the restrooms....

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jacqui
07.03.2024 - 08:57

The tables outside had not been cleared when we arrived, the young staff all looked like they didn 't want to be there and were very busy. Had to wait for ages...

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Oldwoman63
07.03.2024 - 08:57

Had what was supposed to be cod and chips today at lunchtime. Only batter a tiny morsel of fish maybe a fish finger in the batter? Don’t eat here!

Johnfrisbee
07.03.2024 - 08:57

Visiting Baskets Blooms this morning, so nice to see the lovely Squeaky Wheelbarrow cafe reopended today. They ran through the social distancing system with cus...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 54 reviews

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