Sondes Arms

Sondes Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Robert

   Northampton2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We have been to this venue quite a few times and this was the poorest service we have had and a very poor table the service was very slow we had to wait 30 mins for our carvery
   

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   Avril

   Northampton13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Sunday carvery very good, plenty of options and portion sizes good, very pleasant staff although a little slow on service, maybe need a little more direction as it was not that busy , things like when they show you to seats take a drinks order straight away as they go off and then back again, I had to ask to order food as they did t come back again but all fine just need a little more organising
   

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   Joanne

   Leicestershire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Great atmosphere, amazing,food, we all had carvery. Great friendly table service.
   

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   Neil

   Leicestershire4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The four of us decided that it was the worst meal we had anywhere. We go out twice a month. The wine is over priced (don't tell me you have to make a profit-I know that but this Rip off)
   

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   Amanda

   Northampton1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We booked at table for 7.30 and were called to the carvery at 8pm. The only meat was gammon and the thinnest bit of beef that he offered to carve me 😳 No yorkshire pudding, it was not what I expected. I would have picked of the menu if they had forewarned me.
   

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   Sarah

   Northampton4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

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

   We were returning as we had enjoyed a marvellous meal a few months ago but were extremely DISAPPOINTED The restaurant was very busy after being seated I had to approach the staff and ask to be offered drinks pointing out we had been waiting 30 minutes We ordered drinks and our meals and had to chase the staff for extra drinks and push to have our meals brought out By the time we received our meals we had been waiting 1 & 1/2 hours The food was well cooked but we had all “gone over” and didn’t really enjoy it When we asked for the bill we told our server we thought the wait time was unacceptable but she just shrugged and said sorry but it was obvious she wasn’t bothered More staff were obviously needed to cater to the amount of tables occupied
   

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   Jayne

   Leicestershire3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

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

   Real shame! Were told no pie available yet others around us ordered this less than an hr later. Wine served was warm. Asked for ice cubes to have to remind them to bring them. Second round of drinks had to go to bar to order and get. Side of fries ordered. Reminded and never came. Finished dinner, waited 20 mins and plates not cleared so went to the bar to pay. When paying, wine was not on bill so highlighted and then complained. Took wine they just added off and the chips that never came. Won’t be returning which is rubbish as was one of the few restaurants in the area which is good for a special occasion. Will go further afield instead!!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Leicestershire1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

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

   Disappointed today potatoes were hard gammon was burnt and its usually realy nice
   

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   Scott

   Leicestershire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

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

   Unfortunately it seems cost cutting has made the food a lot less appealing. The roast potatoes were either under cooked or rock solid and everything seems alot less fresh than it used to be. Since discovering this restaurant from friends it has been our go to place for a Carvery, it was worth the travel as the food used to be exceptional. Now unfortunately for the cost and quality to may longer be that place.
   

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    David

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

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

    Wonderful food as always. Hot, fresh and really tasty. Our 4th visit and definitely won’t be the last.
    

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