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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 585 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
2.6 ★ from 50 reviews
682vivr
21.05.2024 - 14:38

Living in the village we often enjoy an evening walk for a drink as neighbours this is the closest pub to our lane and six of us walked for drinks. The service...

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Mina2378
21.05.2024 - 14:38

We booked to go to the Emperor for Sunday roast on Easter Sunday and my best friends birthday but it was terrible experience. The roast was served cold and we h...

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Zoniquer
21.05.2024 - 14:38

1.45pm booking. Had to ask where our starters were at 2.45pm. They arrived. At 3.15pm we asked how long the mains would take. No other table had been served, so...

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Inspiration689557
21.05.2024 - 14:38

We booked the Barn Room for a family celebration buffet lunch. The staff looked after us so well. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and well...

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JohnH126
21.05.2024 - 14:38

The menu is now so limited that it’s hard to find anything you want. The food quality is good, but the choice is minuscule. We keep hearing that “we’ve got a ne...

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The dining experiences at this restaurant exhibit a striking contrast between delightful hospitality and disheartening service issues. Guests have praised the establishment’s atmosphere and the delicious food, particularly the tender roast beef and well-presented buffets for special occasions. However, the service has drawn considerable criticism, with reports of excessive wait times, unhelpful staff interactions, and inconsistency in food quality. While some visitors enjoyed memorable family gatherings, others left feeling disappointed and unlikely to return. Overall, the restaurant's appeal lies in its potential for fantastic food and convivial settings, albeit hindered by erratic service that can mar the dining experience.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 280 reviews
Inspiration689557
20.02.2024 - 16:14

We chose the Emperor for a special family birthday celebration having used it previously for similar events. The buffet lunch was perfect. Everything ran to tim...

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Amandakjh
20.02.2024 - 16:14

Had roast dinner for the first time since new management and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We opted for Beef which was cooked to perfection with plenty of v...

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emilysD1781KI
20.02.2024 - 16:14

A beautiful pub with a lovely atmosphere, welcoming friendly staff. Delicious food, good value for money. Will definitely be back for a highly-recommended roast...

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Jessie
20.02.2024 - 16:14

Spontaneous dinner out, was really happy with the service and warm atmosphere. The mushroom starter was lovely, however burger a little dry. Despite this we wou...

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K3137AEangelag
20.02.2024 - 16:14

Good atmosphere, friendly and helpful if a bit chaotic. Standard food which was well cooked. Service efficient and helpful. Plenty of space to move around but i...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 255 reviews

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