The Clockhouse - Menu

Only came for a drink not long after we arrived from an 8 hour drive. Staff, bar, prices all good. Nice seating area outside the place aswell to relax. Only thi... read more Only came for a drink not long after we arrived from an 8 hour drive. Staff, bar, prices all good. Nice seating area outside the place aswell to relax. Only thing that marred my experience was a local weirdo Steve on his mobility scooter who likes to talk to people whilst blowing his cigarette smoke everywhere and talk absolute drivel to a couple of tired and weary travellers. He was a nice enough bloke really, but refused to take the hints that we wanted to enjoy our drinks in peace. As far as the place goes, great but just be on the lookout if you choose to sit outside.

Booked by phone and they had a single setting table for me which made a nice change. I asked for guidance on the wine, but the server couldn’t offer any advice.... read more Booked by phone and they had a single setting table for me which made a nice change. I asked for guidance on the wine, but the server couldn’t offer any advice. Disappointed with the starter which sounded great but was just a 70’s prawn cocktail with smoked salmon on top. The Sea-bass special was fantastic, worth the visit just for that. But then was immediately asked if I wanted the dessert menu, I said not yet, so they brought the bill. I explained I simply wanted more time before dessert. The dessert menu was uninspired and I wish restaurants tried harder. The bill was brought unasked as soon as dessert was cleared, ‘no rush’ they said, then brought and left the card machine on the table. At this point there was still wine in my glass and water in the bottle of sparkling water I had ordered. Once I had completed the main I felt rushed, they had reservations and walk-ins and clearly I was outstaying my welcome. Perhaps this is the new normal but I was there just over an hour which is not an evening out, particularly when you are out alone.