Kings Carvery Brasserie At The Old Thorns

We got a voucher for a afternoon tee just before the pandemic hit. the hotel was very accommodating and presented the end date a few times until we could finally use it. it was the 50th birthday of hubby and I called. to ask if they could put a candle in one of the cakes, she went even better and came around the corner with three illuminated candles and four coworkers all sing happy birthday' it was a nice note. the cakes were delicious and we couldn't ask them all for a dog bag and we brought them home for my mother. the place is stunning and there was a good one that got married there.

The stay was comfortable to stay for a high time. had an evening meal in the restaurant kings, the meal was extremely bad standard and over price. babagnoush just came out of the freeze cabinet, pitta brot was very cold, had to look for feta as there were 2 minute pieces...(meant hot to be) a sharp tomato dish was a very bad cut a tomato that cost £6.50, roughly over the price. taboleugh salat swimming in oil. the service was terrible, complaining about eating were ignored with weak apology, but to be fair to the waiter he was inexperienced. service generally bad.

The Old Thorns is a large hotel and golf club, so you would expect the Kings Restaurant to have a high-quality menu. Unfortunately, when my friends and I dined there, the only option available was a carvery. I was disappointed as I had hoped to try the steak that was advertised on their website. To top it off, the coffee was served in simple white cups without saucers, which was surprising for a supposed 5-star restaurant. Perhaps it was because we visited on a weekday when the menu is limited, but we left feeling disappointed and may not return in the future.

We went to a quiet time of the year on a middle week stay, so just a few choices of meat, but many choices of veg and side.

During my three-night stay at Old Thorns, I dined in the carvery one evening. While I enjoy a carvery, having the same option every night became monotonous. The experience was average at best, with a limited selection of three meats (excluding beef, which is only available on Sundays). The vegetables were underwhelming and lacked seasoning. Although everything was cooked well, the overall lack of choice and flavor left much to be desired.