The Roebuck

Went to the Roebuck with a large group of friends for Christmas lunch. Hugely disappointing. Portions were stingy and the food poorly cooked - verging on inedible. As the food didn't arrive until gone 2pm and we had hungry kids with us, it was too late to send the food back and go somewhere else, so we struggled through, but under different circumstances, i would have walked out. The veggie option was limp pasta in tomato sauce, the roast beef came out as shriveled rump steak that was tough as old boots. The roast potatoes were covered in black bruises, the carrots and sprouts, i can only assume, were left over from last year. For £10 a head i'd have felt ripped off - but The Roebuck had the cheek to charge us £20 a head for two courses. Disgraceful. When we spoke to the Manager, our complaints fell on deaf ears. She was unconcerned that we'd had such a bad experience. When we saw people being served huge plates of lovely looking roast beef with yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings (for £11!), she explained that they had ordered off the Sunday lunch menu, but we'd ordered off the Christmas menu, which is provided by Youngs centrally. If we had a problem we should take it up with Youngs. So tough basically (though not as tough as the steak we were served...). I'm taking it up with Youngs - but thought i'd warn you too. I won't go there again - that's for sure.

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A true summer find if you come across The Roebuck when the rays are in full beam. With a menu worth the calorie comsumption and their drinks reasonably priced , this one is for the long haul.

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" The Roebuck had sometimes last year refurb. I just been there for New years Eve party and it was great fun.They had 60'th theme night, staff dressed up and us as well. Dj's done good work too. The place has changed so much, so friendly, large variety of drinks, and food. Menu was tempting but would let you know after sunday, going with my friends for a lunch.If you do any visits, would recomend to see the place now."