The Cooper's Brook Pub Grill

It was my birthday treat. And escorts to the back of the pub where there was one other couple quite elderly it was a bit cold in that area, I felt like I was put in the naughty corner for not booking a table. The elderly couple had to put there coat back on while eating. Yet there was plenty of empty tables at the front of the pub and it clearly felt a lot warmer in this area. Which in itself put a dampner on the meal. I left half of it as I just want to leave. Other than this the steak and kidney pie was lovely. And this is the reason for my rating.

The food was as expected and was fine. The problem is with the number of staff so had to eat in the bar. A family member is in the local hospital so called in on new years day night after visiting and they were doing limited service. Again on the 2nd they were also short staffed. Will probably give them another go as it is very convenient for the hospital.

Booked their upstairs room for my father's funeral wake. The staff were lovely and helpful. The food was really nice. Everyone was impressed and had as good a time as they could under the circumstances.

Staff were very nice but food itself was a bit of a let down. They didn't have 2 of the 4 dishes originally ordered so had to settle for alternatives. Out of the 4 meals were were lovely but the others just OK, nothing wrong as such but nothing special either. We didn't bother ordering dessert based on the mains.

Waited ages and food was cold and to the lowest standard I've had in a very long time. Although everything was refunded which was appreciated. Its a shame somewhere so local feel it's OK to serve this standard. I Hope it can change as the grounds and internal decor is quite pleasant.