The Grill At The Rugby

Met some friends here for lunch. We were the only table in the restaurant and yet the food took an age to arrive and when it did the burgers were over cooked and the Caesar salad looked like chicken from a can. They also got one of the orders wrong.

The food at this restaurant was delicious, with the main dish being particularly satisfying. The starter, which included 2 scallops for £11, was a bit small compared to other options like the salad or clams. The prices were on the higher side, but overall the food was enjoyable. We didn't try the recommended £50 gin or £25 steak, but I'm sure they would have been great too! The salmon, burger, and samosa were all delicious, but the mango relish was extremely spicy and too hot for one of the diners.

Positive: The food was quite good, and reasonably priced. We all chose the option of 3 courses for £17.50. Most of us had steak. I particularly enjoyed my dessert of cheese and biscuits, a huge portion and variety of cheese. Negative: It was a Saturday night. Our party of 13 were the only diners in the restaurant. There was a handful of people sitting in the bar, who also ordered food. On duty were a chef, a cook, 3 waiting staff and one bar staff. Like the last review, our service was also a little Fawlty Towers (but no swearing). On each of the 3 courses the waiting staff cocked it up, and brought out the wrong dish for at least 2 of us. We bought our first round of drinks at the bar when we arrived. Half way through the meal, we ordered another round. A waitress carefully wrote down our 13 orders. 3 of us got drinks that we hadn't ordered. I'm still trying to work out how that happened how staff can get it so wrong on a quiet night? We had 13 meals, but were billed for 14 meals, though at least they changed that when we brought it to their attention. The food was good, but the service was far and away the worst I have ever experienced, anywhere, ever.

Recently attended a function for a group of 40+ people from a local sports club. It was a Saturday night but we were the only people in there the staff weren't expecting us! After a 45 minute late start the food was actually very good but the details rather let them down...... They served by dish rather than by table Ran out of wine coolers Ran out of some wines Ran out of some beers, and we're a thirsty lot.... We felt this merited a reduction to the bill and that's when the fun games started.... The manager swore at us, told us to never come back etc all in front of other guests. He was totally unprofessional well worthy of Basil! Would I go back, YES, his performance could be a feature BA

After reading reviews on here I was sceptical. However, we attended on Saturday evening and we were the only ones there, with a gorgeous roaring fire and calm environment for my friends and I to relax in. The menu on offer was varied and I can safely say it is the best belly of pork I've tasted. Ever. The service was faultless, very friendly and informative. The food was superb and very reasonably priced. I personally think this is the best kept secret in Rugby as far as good restaurants are concerned. We have since been back and tried their Sunday dinner, which is equally delicious. So top marks. If you are looking for an inviting, warm, clean, tasteful evening with delicious food and great service, then try here. If not why not?