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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1383 reviews

What mark t doesn't like about The Winch:
Not happy they are turning this into a Turkish restaurant!! The winch was a great village pub one of a dying trade!! We had some great work birthday parties there and Xmas, and when the football was on it was a great pub to go to after the game as they put on food and didn't mind within reason the loud behaviour. Will have to join the willy Burt instead!! View all feedback. What Steve S likes about The Winch:
We had a Sunday carvery with two drinks £23:50, you are given a table buzzer which will call you when its your turn to get your food, service was prompt, staff polite, tables and area clean and tidy, and the food was good, and typical to be expected, based on the price, service, and the carvery itself which included 3 meats and the usual vegetables we give this a solid 4 stars, would go to 5 if the roast potatoes wer... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 50 reviews
764kirstyr
01.08.2024 - 22:30

We come here every week amazing food brilliant staff wont go anywhere else looking forward to my Christmas lunch

63belindas
01.08.2024 - 22:30

Booked a table, on arrival no table had been reserved, waited half hr to be served a drink, by which time we were then asked to pay upfront for carvery and drin...

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Jeff1903
01.08.2024 - 22:30

It was our first visit for some time and the place has been spruced up, especially the outside. They have a good system sorted out for these strange times and i...

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beckysZ9177DR
01.08.2024 - 22:30

We have visited here on a few occasions in July and August for special occasions i.e birthdays and just popping in for a Friday night tea drinks. The staff are...

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elliehodgson17
01.08.2024 - 22:30

Amazing pub, brilliant staff and lovely food !! Accommodated us for my mums 50th surprise party no more than 30 of us due to Covid but we still all had a lovely...

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The reviews for the restaurant varied greatly. Some customers complained about poor service, cold food, and subpar quality dishes. Complaints included rude staff, average roast options, and incorrect information about the menu. However, positive reviews highlighted the accommodating staff, delicious food, and safe dining environment during COVID-19. The menu variety, generous portions, and family-friendly atmosphere were also praised. Overall, mixed reviews indicate inconsistency in quality and service but suggest a pleasant experience depending on individual circumstances.

Top-rated
2.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Tania
26.10.2023 - 15:23

Felt very safe with all the measures in place. We had a carvery and it was delicious although it could have been hotter. But then we did go at the end of servic...

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lorraine
26.10.2023 - 15:23

Frozen roast potatoes, no mash potato, tinned veg, tough, stingy meat. Waited far too long for the staff to bring food out so it was cold before eating. Bar man...

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L
26.10.2023 - 15:23

Really warm, welcoming pub with lovely food and good beer. Had a 10oz steak cooked beautifully (blue) and they arent shy on chips and salad. Perfect end to a lo...

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Ange
26.10.2023 - 15:23

Although the meat was cooked lovely and good selection of vegetables.. I was disappointed to only get 2 very small slices of meat, of which one was pork and was...

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mark
26.10.2023 - 15:23

Not happy they are turning this into a Turkish restaurant!! The winch was a great village pub one of a dying trade!! We had some great work birthday parties the...

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Google
4.1 ★ from 279 reviews
John
27.12.2023 - 13:24

Food was shocking , web site is a problem to get on ,was misinformed about menu for vegan/ veggie, so we only had a choice of curry or curry, really annoyed wit...

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Alexander
27.12.2023 - 13:24

Great service, great food and generous servings. The food is made in house and tastes delicious. Highly recommended! Will definitely visit again

Troy
27.12.2023 - 13:24

Passable food and service and very poor social distancing rules.

Gareth
27.12.2023 - 13:24

Safe, clean, good food

Steve
27.12.2023 - 13:24

Great food and friendly service.

Facebookpag
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Allie
27.12.2023 - 13:24

Lovely friendly service,great food very reasonable priced will definitely be visiting again.

Deborah
27.12.2023 - 13:24

Had Sunday carvery here and it was lovely, reasonably prices and great service. Would recommend and will certainly be going back!!

Facebook
4.4 ★ from 48 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 226 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.1 ★ from 460 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 308 reviews

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