Toby Carvery - Worthing

I will state firstly that staff were friendly and prompt, the roast meats were pretty okay (for a carvery). A decent range of meats including beef and lamb. A g... read more I will state firstly that staff were friendly and prompt, the roast meats were pretty okay (for a carvery). A decent range of meats including beef and lamb. A good range of vegetables and sides, typically crunchy cauliflower cheese, dry carrots. I can forgive the average food, but it is by no means ‘cheap’ anymore. This is only a fiver away from possibly one of the best roasts I’ve ever had anywhere (a clue the name of the pub is the same, just a few miles up the road). The additional extra ‘pigs in blankets’ were a bit of a liberty for what was a small bowl of greasy cremated mini chipolatas. What just makes the experience so downmarket is that the pub is soooo overdue a lick of paint and some new carpet. I appreciate this would be a cost, and that even though it’s ever so tired, the tracksuit wearing masses arrive in droves to chow down on overflowing plates of flabby yorkshires and sides of mac and cheese regardless. Like I say the staff were good, the food was okay but I can’t recommend it at all. This is only a matter of half a mile from being my local which I find a bit sad.

We tried to go there for lunch today just after 11.30am. There was a few people finishing their breakfast and plenty of empty tables. Upon walking in, there was... read more We tried to go there for lunch today just after 11.30am. There was a few people finishing their breakfast and plenty of empty tables. Upon walking in, there was no-one at the bar and no-one manning the front of house desk either. We tried to catch someone 's eye but there was only one waitress we could see who was rushed off her feet in the main restaurant. We waited 10 minutes at the front of house desk and the f-o-h scruffy looking boy (early 20s) finally came to greet us. Not one word of apology for leaving us standing there for 10 minutes. We asked if they were short-staffed today and his reply was a surprised look back at us saying no, this is the change-over . We said we had been standing there for 10 minutes and his response was I doubt it, I walked past here 8 minutes ago ... Really? Again, no apology and not one ounce of professionalism in his attitude. He finally showed us to a table in the main restaurant, did not designate which waitress would be looking after us and after sitting at the table for another 10 minutes with again no service, we decided that was enough and left to have lunch elsewhere. This is a real shame as we often use the Toby Carvery and the man who generally mans the front of house desk is the most helpful and polite person. Not sure who decided to hire the one we had the unfortunate experience to meet today but seriously, rethink your recruitment process! His appearance was appalling and his attitude was not what we would expect from someone who greets you at the front of house desk (first impressions... terrible). I wish there was an option to give NO star rating but we will have to settle with one star for maybe finally sitting down for 10 minutes.

We had the most enjoyable carvery here. Yes the pub is looking a little tired, but the food and staff more than make up for it. Carvery was very nice we did not... read more We had the most enjoyable carvery here. Yes the pub is looking a little tired, but the food and staff more than make up for it. Carvery was very nice we did not go hungry and the staff whilst busy were always polite and helpful. Well done!

The food, service, and atmosphere at this restaurant are consistently excellent. read more The food, service, and atmosphere at this restaurant are consistently excellent.

The food is fantastic and the staff is very friendly. They are always willing to assist and serve with a smile! read more The food is fantastic and the staff is very friendly. They are always willing to assist and serve with a smile!