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Old Inn & Restaurant
Sunday Carvery
Highly recommended for its amazing quality, fresh meat and vegetables, generous portions, homemade gravy and sauces, and overall great value. Multiple reviews praised the carvery as a standout option available all day on Sundays.
Steak and Ale (Guinness) Pie
Frequently mentioned as one of the best pies, with generous portions that could serve multiple people. Reviewers noted excellent taste, homemade quality, and good value.
Fish and Chips
Popular choice among visitors, praised for large portions and excellent homemade chips. The fish was described as fresh and tasty.
Seafood Platter
Recommended for large, generous portions and very nice quality. Mentioned specifically as a great option on the menu.
Roast Pork
Noted for being perfectly cooked (not overcooked), hearty, and delicious. Part of the carvery offering and praised by repeat visitors.
Small Scampi and Chips
Mentioned for being plentiful and tasty, with homemade chips that are a highlight.
Chickenless Hunters Chicken
Recommended vegetarian option, praised for generous portions and amazing taste.
Butternut Squash and Lentil Parcel
Another vegetarian favorite, described as amazing and well received by guests.
About Old Inn & Restaurant
Whitewashed pub in an 11th-century house, with real ales and a British menu including homemade pies.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Inn & Restaurant known for?
It is best known for its Sunday carvery, with reviewers highlighting roast beef, turkey, pork, gammon, and a nut roast, plus strong gravy and cauliflower cheese. The value is often mentioned too, because the portions are described as huge and the meals as good prices or worth every penny.
What dishes are most recommended at Old Inn & Restaurant?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the Sunday carvery, steak and ale pie, fish and chips, seafood platter, Guinness and steak pie, and roast beef or roast lamb on the midweek roast. The specials board is also praised for giving plenty of choice, and several people mention homemade chips and exceptional cauliflower cheese.
What is the atmosphere and vibe like at Old Inn & Restaurant?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and welcoming, with a relaxed pub feel in a historic building. Reviewers say it suits families, groups, and even solo diners, and note that it can get noisy but not overly loud, especially when it is busy with reserved tables and local regulars.
Is Old Inn & Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers consistently say the food is very reasonably priced or good prices, especially considering the massive portions and hearty plates. The Sunday carvery is often singled out as excellent value and quality, with many people saying they could not finish their meal.
Do you need to book, and when is it busiest?
Reservations are recommended and the venue accepts bookings, because reviewers say it fills up quickly and can be busy even when there are weddings or other events. Sunday lunch is especially popular, so booking ahead is the safest choice if you want the carvery or a larger table.
Is parking available at Old Inn & Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is Old Inn & Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Old Inn & Restaurant is good for kids.
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