Pickering Arms

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   Sarah

   Cheshire

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Booked a table for 4 people for 3.30pm on a Sunday. We bought drinks and once seated were told that there were only 2 starters available and a reduced choice of mains. We chose from the menu and after 45 minutes were told that one of our mains was no longer available. At this point the starters, which were only the ham terrine, had still not arrived. We could hear the waiting staff explaining to other customers that items on the limited desert menu were also no longer available. After 55 minutes, with no sign of food arriving, we decided to leave. This was our first visit to the Pickering Arms, and sadly will be our last.
   

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   Graham

   Worcestershire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food did take quite a while to arrive but it was certainly worth the wait! (Unfortunately, we had an appointment to go to so didn't have time for a dessert.) The staff who served us were polite and friendly and we'll definitely be back!
   

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   Catharine

   Birmingham

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was amazing, as was the service from Rachel who was really friendly. We went on a Monday so it was a bit quieter but still a lovely place. Best pub food in the area!
   

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   Charlotte

   London

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was a little slow which is hard trying to keep little ones entertained but the food was amazing. Would definitely recommend.
   

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   Alexander

   Gloucestershire

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing, the shepherds pie was delicious. The server was excellent but it was clear that they were the only one serving and waiting tables and behind the bar so maybe a little stretched.
   

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   Kerrie

   Cheshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The member of staff waiting on the tables was very efficient and very friendly. We will definitely go again.
   

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   Ste

   Cheshire

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Went here for Sunday lunch, maybe a little cramped when busy, but everything else was really good, especially the food. Will definitely be going again!.
   

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   David

   Cheshire

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Booked a table for 1730hrs for Sunday evening. Arrived on time and seated for our meal. The Pickering Arms was fairly quiet, certainly not packed. At around 1745hrs our order was takn. There was of us and we both ordered the French onion soup, followed by roast beef dinners with a side of Cauliflower cheese. At around 1830hrs we received our soups, no bread rolls. On starting these we both found them to be lukewarm and asked for returned them. These came back 10 minutes later and were fine. We then sat chatting and drinking awaiting our main courses. At the bar, where I was getting another drink to fill my empty stomach, even the staff asked how long had we been waiting for our meals. At 1930hrs our meals finally arrived. Presentation wise, they looked fine, but once again everything was lukewarm. The Cauliflower cheese offering for £4-50 was quite frankly a joke, about two mouthfuls, small ones at that. We returned these and said to not bother. After 2 hours we really had just had enough. The waitress took them away and came back to apologise and said we wouldn't be charged anything. I would hope this was a one off. The front of house staff were really good, but we won't be returning in a hurry.
   

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   Janet

   Cheshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 5 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always the Pickering Arms has a warm friendly atmosphere. Service good food delicious and freshly cooked. Great value for money.
   

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    Megan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    The food was not up to standard compared to last time we visited. We went for a roast and had the table booked for 5:30 but didn’t receive our food until 45 mins after being there, a lot of the elements of the roast were missing and some of the vegetables were partially raw. We have been for a roast previously in the last month and the roast was expectional, so we were very disappointed this time. The front of house staff however were great, they were very apologetic and accommodating.
    

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