Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens

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   Susan

   Shropshire

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Lovely ambiance, real fire was on which was great. Service as good as always. Only let down was the roasties and gravy were not quite as good as they usually are.

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   ShirleyM

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   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Food was good at the carvery and the chef cutting the meat was friendly and helpful. Apart from one female member of staff the service was extremely poor. No one asked if our meal was OK even though our table was passed by many times. It was a shame because we felt it did marr a nice meal

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   DeanG

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   I've heard great things about the punchbowl from chums who have dined there in the past .wow what can I say utterly exquisite 10 out 10 cannot wait to dine there again...bravo

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   RoyH

   Edinburgh

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Carvery is excellent value with 3 meats & wide choice of vegetables. Very friendly service.

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   DebbieP

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   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Dinner cold Waitress was dirty stains on t shirt Chef was going to use the beef knife to cut the turkey!!! Place was cold Asked to bexseated at window and was going to be shoved up corner Dessert was stale

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   Beth

   Birmingham

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 18, 2022

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   Great choice on offer at the carvery, with 5 meats in total! All cooked perfectly and such great value!!

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   JayneB

   Shropshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 16, 2022

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   We opted for the carvery there was a good voice of meat and vegetables we both had turkey and beef which was delicious. I had the banoffee cheesecake which was also lovely. The service was good and the meal was great value for money.

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   PeterD

   Shropshire

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 14, 2022

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   Nice food. Good quality. Beef cooked well and a good portion . Good selection of vegetables. Could have been hotter. Baileys cheesecake excellent.

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   Suzy

   Shropshire

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 14, 2022

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   Love the place have been here so many times food always top quality. Staff friendly

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    scottS

    Birmingham

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    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

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    No way is this carvery award winning . Food was bang average . To be told that the guy behind the counter could only give me 2 pigs in blankets and that is all he had left to serve the remaining customers , to the case that we struggled to slice the beef as it was to tough . Most of the food had been sitting there for a while and was not nice. Really let down as we were recommended the pub by a friend who had a good experience.

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    DaisyR

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

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    Very helpful staff and lovely carvery. Good atmosphere

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    PaulG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

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    Very warm welcome excellent standard s food outstanding, we came to the punch bowl a week ago for a wedding reception the whole day was brilliant will definitely go back 👍👍

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    DONNAJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

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    Not a lot of choice on the main menu, so opted for the carvery. Had to ask for meat with no fat/ gristle, only then was my meat ok. Not a lot of variety on the veg front. I remember having lovely meals here, but I was quite disappointed that it seems to have gone downhill and the service was slow. I can appreciate there maybe staff shortages, and they maybe struggling. I would have liked a chicken option on the main menu!! I would say to a friend that yes, I’ve had lovely meals here in the past, but at the moment , it doesn’t seem to be upto scratch!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2022

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    Fantastic place, superb food a must for carvery lovers

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    RobertM

    Shropshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

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    Staff are fantastic as usual could not do enough for you but some of the food was not up to their usual standard shame as its usual superb but we will go back again.

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    Dee28

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

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    We had a really lovely Saturday lunch carvery. It wasn't too busy despite a wedding being held there. The food was really lovely quality and there was plenty of it, all looking to be fresh produce. The countryside around is really beautiful and I'd definitely go there again.

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    JustADude

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2022

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    Great service, food excellent as always and Gluten-free options available. Recommended.

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    Booty

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2022

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    Excellent Carvery, very good value. Staff superb, efficient, friendly and made us welcome. Very helpful in answering our questions about vegetarian options and childrens menu. Would recommend and we will be returning soon. Thanks to all.

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    Laley

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2022

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    Excellent food and friendly staff I(left my coat and they kindly agreed to post it back to me.)

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    NICKJ

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

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    Went for the carvery and we’re not disappointed! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The food was incredible - one of the best cavery experiences that we’ve ever had. Would certainly recommend a visit.

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    DeniseR

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

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    The best local roast by a country mile! Always stacks of fresh, properly cooked veg, fluffy and unlimited quantities of Yorkshire puds (unlike other establishments) and perfectly cooked meat selection. They are never tight with portions either. This visit, I was a tad disappointed by the Baileys cheesecake. I’ve had it several times before and it was glorious… this time I’m pretty sure they forgot the Baileys? It takes like Philadelphia cheese. But was ice cream is top notch. Book in advance; you won’t regret it. Weekdays are even better than the busy weekends.

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    LouiseP

    Shropshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

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    We were confused as price advertised was a price for one course/ 2 course or 3 courses. No one offered us a selection of starters or puddings but were charged for the 3 courses. Seems unsatisfactory and unfair. The beef was chewy and no descriptions on vegetable selections or any member of staff to say what they were. I knew most of them from guessing, So I could tell my son. The stuffing mixture was gorgeous. I did question why we were being charged for 3 courses when we had only had one course. The staff member could only say “ set price on a Sunday”. That’s no explanation. So I asked again with same reply. Can someone explain this to me please?

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    WendyP

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

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    Bit of a mix up with table at first but the seating area for the 3pm sitting was fantastic and much better for space for the wheelchair user. We all really enjoyed our meal. Staff were excellent and we'll definitely go for that room again

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    JulieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

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    Requested gluten free and it was not a problem for them

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    Jann

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2022

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    Amazing carvery. Great value for money. Lovely gardens outside

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    RickJ

    Shropshire

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2022

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    We were really looking forward to our meal out for our anniversary. But we first noticed that the service was lacking there seemed to be a lack of interest and not up to the usual standard that we were used to in this establishment. Then when we got our meal, the roast vegetables were dried out. But we still thought it was fine but disappointing because it is normally excellent, and is worth the journey to get here. But we will come again, as we know this is a “One Off”.

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    AnnM

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

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    Thoroughly enjoyed Sunday lunch. Will definitely go again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2022

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    This was our 3rd year wedding Anniversary and nothing has changed since we got married here. Still the most beautiful place to look at… the best food ever and the service is second to none. Thankyou for making our evening one to remember. This place is the best wedding venue. The staff watch your body language and realize if you need anything before you even know yourself. So attentive to every need of disabled guests. And most of all listened to what we wanted our day to be like. It was the most special day ever and will always remain our little piece of heaven. Thankyou to all he team. Xxxx

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    NicolaM

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

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    Lovely meal, piping hot food and plates. Ideal table that was given to us, quiet and not far from the carvery. All my favourites on the carvery, stuffing just how I like it, 4 different types of potato dish. Pleasant staff in what was an exceedingly hot day. Brilliant

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    MarieJ

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

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    Beautiful old building lovely gardens and rounded off with a great carvary 5 star

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    MartinG

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2022

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    Food was of the highest quality. Service was a little slow at the start but the quality of the food made up for it. Experience only spoiled by other diners next to us. Phones constantly going off and talking very loud. Also rude to the staff. The place came recommended by a family member and I wasn’t disappointed overall

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    Kayzee

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2022

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    Fabulous garden, stylish interior. Good food and really helpful staff. Had a lovely lunch

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    AlanS

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2022

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    Got there right on time ,greeting was very nice and made to feel welcome.Showen to our table ask if we would like some drinks and would we like a menu or did we want the carvery.We both had a carvery,we decided on the three meats beef,pork and turkey.The amount of the portion of meat where very good,then onto the vegetables fantastic choice and of course the Yorkshire pud.Got back to our drinks on the table.great

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    Wolves

    Birmingham

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

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    Nice has always. Well recommended, Food, Service a pleasant staff.

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    EmmaS

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2022

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    Excellent food as always and staff are just lovely!

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    LizH

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

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    We were disappointed with the limited menu having been here pre Covid. I opted for fish &chips but the batter was not cooked. The carvery meats were good but vegetables poor and out of season.☹️

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    DianaR

    Shropshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

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    Everything fine as always

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    GenevieveO

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

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    As always excellent value for money with lovely choice. Sorry I can’t award 5 points for carvery today as food could have been hotter, probably due to function room carvery being used last minute when main carvery counter received emergency maintenance. Friendly staff explained the situation and it didn’t really spoil our enjoyment - we’ll be back.

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    Punchbowlinnlover

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

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    Wow. Just wow! I absolutely love the place! Been a couple of times now & I had to bring family the most recent time! Chris on the hot plate made THE BEST crackling I’ve ever tasted! I love the whole place, it’s soo beautiful. All the staff are friendly & accommodating, food is unreal, the view out the back is stunning. An all round gorgeous place! Can’t wait to come back again😍

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    AnnetteH

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    From the easy way to book to the exceptional food and service we had the best Anniversary, Thank you to Courtney who greeted us with a smile and nothing was too much trouble for her throughout our meal. We highly recommend the Ye Olde Punchbowl and will defiantly be coming back for more meals.

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