The Garrison

Avoid this place at all costs. The cheapskate proprietors have drastically understaffed it, and as a result the service is utterly abysmal. The bottle of wine took 45 mins to arrive, and the vegetables arrived after we'd finished the main course. We were then told to hurry up if we wanted pudding as they needed the table. The food's not bad but the portions are meagre: eight quid for two scollops!
We withdrew the suggested service charge, preferring to leave a few bob for the harassed waitress.
Poor.

Went to the Garrison for lunch on Saturday afternoon. The service was quick but also impatient at times. When we had finished our food, we ordered a second bottle of wine only to be told 10 minutes later that our table was reserved and we had to clear our tab and move straight away as the other people were here. We’d had no prior warning that the table was even booked.

We then asked to be re-seated elsewhere until we were finished, to which we were told to join someone else’s table, which we had no problem doing but it was said in an obtuse manner. The manager then proceeded to treat us like a huge inconvenience, constantly glaring over and giving the impression that he felt we had over stayed our welcome. This is after being there for 2 hours and spending about £90 for two people.

A real shame the service was so poor as the food was delicious and wine selection extensive. However the bad customer service would put us off returning.

Nice, quirky pub with decent selection of beers on tap and varied menu, service can be a little patchy but sometimes busy and tables are crammed in so that can be forgiven. Sadly my most recent visit I think will be my last – our startes were a ‘pot’ (12) mussels an three tiny slices of Salmon, no garnish. Our roast lunches were small, fatty, lukewarm and served with undercooked veg. This experience set us back £80 with a couple of beers which is the pricepoint I would expect to find in a top end restaurant, particularly given the number of set lunch offers around. Would reccomend travelling further inland or booking a table at a non-pub restaurant (Magdalen/Roast) if looking locally as prices are similar and quality better. Nice place for a drink though.