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Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 1901 reviews

What Leo k doesn't like about The Douglas Bader:
Almost straight after me and my mates sat down we were pestered by an older lady for not ordering food or dinks before sitting down. Maybe 20 minutes later the same lady came up to us again and asked if we were going to order drinks because she could not understand why we were sitting there chatting. Very rude. View all feedback. What User likes about The Douglas Bader:
she stayed here while they were in the opposite. wow, what a fantastic price-performance ratio on Sunday lunch and good selection at ale. a friendly atmosphere. we will definitely visit when the next in the opposite. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 222 reviews
Grizmeister
14.12.2023 - 17:13

A lovely, family friendly, pub restaurant. Great choice of light snacks to full on meals. My wife, mother, and I had very nice mains and desserts. Our only prob...

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Sam
14.12.2023 - 17:13

Booked a table for 5 of us for a family meal out. We all had a great evening and staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. Food is good quality and the...

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Elisabeth
14.12.2023 - 17:13

I went for a ‘ladies’ lunch’ with a friend and was shocked and disappointed by both the quality of the food and the service, which was rude and unhelpful. My fr...

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Joss
14.12.2023 - 17:13

We had a lovely evening. Callum and his staff looked after us well. The buffet was lovely and good value for money. I had brought a cake along and they kindly s...

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Claire
14.12.2023 - 17:13

We decided to just have our evening meal out and saw the sign for Douglas Bader. It’s a lovely friendly pub that allows dogs. Nice seating area outside. Very wi...

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At Douglas Bader, diners can expect an array of experiences ranging from delightful to disappointing. While some patrons rave about the excellent Sunday roasts and friendly staff, others recount frustrating interactions with service, including rudeness and miscommunication. The menu presents a good variety, and many meals are praised for their quality and freshness, complemented by a welcoming atmosphere. However, a few unfortunate incidents with food preparation and staff attitude marred the experience for some. Overall, while the pub shows promise with its service and food options, consistency remains an area for improvement.

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4.8 ★ from 9 reviews

She stayed here while they were in the opposite. wow, what a fantastic price-performance ratio on Sunday lunch and good selection at ale. a friendly atmosphere....

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It really enjoyed eating here. eating was nice, very cheap. the staff was helpful and friendly. beautiful relaxed atmosphere. Thank you.

Eating is always excellent never was disapointed .. the fish and chips .. friendly staff. sit inside and outside .. about the search for the green. great variet...

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Top notch food at a good price worth going and service is good. Thanks D.B will ge back Must try that prawn salad looks awsome.!!!

Love this place. Plenty of different seating areas, nice and chilled at lunch time (I recommend the fish and chips) and lively at night, especially when they ha...

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Facebook
4.2 ★ from 166 reviews
Foursquare
2.6 ★ from 14 reviews
Thegoodpubguide
3.0 ★ from 733 reviews
Yelp
3.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 211 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 735 reviews

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