The Rusty Stag - Melksham

The restaurant unexpectedly closed for the day without notifying diners. read more The restaurant unexpectedly closed for the day without notifying diners.

After asking and receiving the wine list I found that it contained a choice of 3 white wines, however after asking I discovered that 3 better ones were availabl... read more After asking and receiving the wine list I found that it contained a choice of 3 white wines, however after asking I discovered that 3 better ones were available. To her credit I was allowed to try 2 of these. We had a mystery tasting menu, consisting of 6 courses plus a bread one and fudge to finish. Extraordinarily three of these including the pudding had far too much salt in them, so that my wife couldn't eat two of them. This was despite comments given about each course. We were initially the sole diners so it beggars belief that the chef permitted such food to leave his kitchen without tasting them. He did apologise about one of the courses. It was gravely apparent that the poor lady serving on her own couldn't cope with the influx of locals who had come for a drink plus only two tables who had ordered food. The food however wasn't expensive

Sunday Roast was delightful! Thankfully was a beautiful sunny day so the 2 toddlers we had with us were able to burn some energy in the garden. Lovely country p... read more Sunday Roast was delightful! Thankfully was a beautiful sunny day so the 2 toddlers we had with us were able to burn some energy in the garden. Lovely country pub!!!

The pub was closed, not only that but it had closed 2 months before I'd even made the booking. Muppets read more The pub was closed, not only that but it had closed 2 months before I'd even made the booking. Muppets

Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed. I don’t understand how OpenTable could confirm our reservation, leading us to waste both time and money traveling to... read more Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed. I don’t understand how OpenTable could confirm our reservation, leading us to waste both time and money traveling to a location that is no longer open.