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The Pig - near Bath Reviews from The Last Year
Possible Food Poisoning
We booked The Pig for a family get together with some coming from London, Wales and Bath. Driving up the drive gave the impression of a stunning location although the cynic (and farmer) in me thought the placement of the chicken run would appeal to the masses. Anyway we were here to enjoy the food sourced within 25 miles. We were taken to our table and given menus. I chose the piggy bits to start (Hock Eggs & Colman’s Dressing and Saddleback Crackling & Apple Sauce) the Hock Eggs were ok, the Crackling underwhelming. followed by the Fish Pie (South Coast Fish Pie Agria Mash & Garden Greens) which is also what my wife ordered. Others on the table ordered the Pork Loin, Venison, Whole Sole and Confit of Duck. I have to say the Venison looked the better order. The Duck was a huge disappointment - one leg with more meat on a sparrow, the chap who had this was extremely disappointed as there was hardly any accompaniments as you are expected to pay an extra £4.75 for sides although some in our party ordered the Thrice Cooked Chips - well if they were cooked any longer there would be nothing left of them. My Fish Pie (which came with a tiny amount of greens which my Wife said was not local as they were out of season) arrived and while looked rather nice with its potato crust was lukewarm. On tackling the Pie, it was clear that what we had was actually a white soup under a thin layer of something with a few bites of fish. It tells you something when both my Wife and I had to ask for a spoon to eat the Pie/Soup with. I then had a Chocolate Mouse type thing which for £9.45 was another rip off. Probably the best thing for me was the floater coffee I had at the end of the meal. The staff, while attentive never seemed to smile - I guess they are not paid to do that as the bill comes with an already added 12.5% gratuity which you can remove if you want, how many do I wonder. We spent over £500.00 including drinks which just smacks of exploiting the public when especially they pride themselves on the 25mile food radius, £45.00 for a ribeye steak is rather extortionate compared to other establishments. I feel we paid Fine Dining/Michelin prices for underwhelming and mediocre food. To round off the day both my Wife and I got food poisoning from, what I can only assume. is the lukewarm Fish Pie. We shall certainly not be going back to this overpriced restaurant.
Great Sunday lunch
We were staying in the area and booked this quite sometime ago. We have stayed at The Pig near Bath and the one in Brockenhurst. So knew the food was really good and fresh. Todays lunch did not disappoint, we we collected from the lounge bar when our table was ready. Water for the table was offered, once ordered Bread and oil was bought round, the bread was the most delicious warm bread I have ever tasted! Our starters were bought out again very tasty, then the mains arrived, we both opted for a very tasty porchetta roast with all the trimmings. Throughout this the service was immaculate and given it was incredibly busy as it was Mother’s Day the service and food standards didn’t slip. We wouldn’t normally have a dessert but on this occasion we did and they were both delicious. We have had a lovely lunch with super friendly service. We would both absolutely return and would love to stay again soon 😍 thank you for a lovely lunch and the great service 😊
Underwhelming
Overall, an underwhelming experience. I am a farmers daughter and always support local butchers and try to eat only in season food. I have wanted to try The Pig for a while as the ethos fits in with my ethos. However, visiting for a family lunch, I expected more. Whilst the property is impressive and the staff friendly, the food was average. For such local produce you would expect a reasonable cost as there are few travel miles etc. but the price is massively inflated and the dishes are not worth it. The chips in particular were very poor, thin fries cooked ‘thrice’ but with little potato left.
Huge Potential, let down by mediocre food
This venue has huge potential, the building, the setting, everything about it is perfect and was a huge attraction for me picking this place for a birthday event with friends. Sadly, the venue carries this place over the food - the food was a mixture of average to good. We had a booking for 2pm, slap bang in the middle of the day for Sunday roast and we are greeted with them running out of beef - to run out of one of your main components for a Sunday lunch booking seems poor. Service was friendly but incredibly slow. 5 of the 6 meals came out, then we all sat there waiting for 5 mins plus for the 6th meal and all the accompaniments - by this time, our meals were no longer very warm. For the cost the food was pretty average (starters and desserts were delicious) but considering everything is locally sourced and home grown - it was quite underwhelming on the whole.
Please improve
First the good news, the ambiance, location and service were excellent. However, the food was poor. One dish, the pork was seventy percent fat (not marbled but fat). The dish was replaced by another choice but took 25 minutes to arrive when the other guests had finished their course. One of the childrens dishes, sausages, appeared devoid of meat and was not eaten (boxed up for the dog). The Sole whilst well cooked was extreme small. On the possède the steak was good and the childrens chicken was good also. Past experiences at the Pig have been good but whoever, or whatever, is happening on the food selection and preparation side has badly slipped. We will not revisit until some more positive signs appear
Very uncomfortable chairs
I had lunch yesterday at The Pig near Bath. The food was good, not brilliant, but good enough. The service was excellent- couldn’t fault it in any way. I felt it was rather expensive for a special fixed priced lunch. However, my main gripe was the dining chairs which were unbelievably uncomfortable. I was in discomfort the entire duration of the meal despite asking for an additional cushion and today my back is really hurting. For this reason I will not be returning to the restaurant.
Disappointing experience and lack of customer service overall
Disappointing Experience for a Special Occasion I recently visited the pig near bath for my wife's 40th birthday celebration, and unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. Despite booking a table several months in advance, our evening started with a 30-minute wait for drinks at the bar. Once seated, we were placed in a cold corner of the restaurant and neglected by the staff throughout the night. Despite constant reminders, service remained slow and disjointed. The situation worsened when my steak, ordered medium rare, arrived blue. This resulted in a delayed meal for me as it had to be sent back to the kitchen. Additionally, the Bun desserts tasted old and stale, and the candied nuts were inedible due to being rock hard. While one staff member provided excellent service, the rest of the team seemed disorganized and unresponsive. Even with only a few tables occupied, I had to personally request the bill after the meal. While I understand that the holiday season can be demanding, it shouldn't serve as an excuse for poor service. As customers who are generally easy to please, we had hoped for a special meal on this significant occasion. Unfortunately, our experience left us feeling underwhelmed. I never usually complain, however due such poor service I wrote a polite email to the restaurant to explain our experience. However I never got a reply, which tells me all I need to know. Won’t be going to the pig again.
Bit of a rip off
I’d been wanting to visit this restaurant for a couple of years and had high expectations. However we both left feeling like we’d been taken for mugs. £20 for a medium glass of Rioja! Outrageous. Being charged for tap water, £30 for lamb then an extra £5 per side. And to top it all off a 12.5% service charge. I sorely object to being dictated to as to how much of a tip I should leave. Totally manipulative because they know for a fact people are unlikely to argue the point in front of a room full of other diners. So you’re basically shamed into leaving a ridiculous tip on top of the already very hefty prices. Not entirely sure where the whole tipping the waiting staff idea came from to be honest but that is another debate! Nobody tips me for doing my job! Anyway the lamb was delicious. The rest of the food was nice enough but the £10 dessert left a lot to be desired (although the sorbet was exquisite). Definitely a one off experience for us, not to be repeated
Lovely Monday Lunch
Went to the Pig for lunch on a Monday. Restaurant was packed but despite this the service was very efficient and attentive. Had the three course set menu which came in at just under £30. The food was great and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed and unhurried Monday lunchtime experience. The setting and grounds are a bit special too - what’s not to like about this place?
Disappointing food, feels mass catered
The Pig is a lovely hotel, the house itself is very inviting with large communal areas, attentive staff and a glorious setting. It’s quite easy to while away a couple of hours in the bar or drawing rooms. I’d come back just to sit down in front of one of those fires for the afternoon. But we were there for lunch, giving the restaurant a second chance after a poor lunch a few years ago. My issue last time was not following through on its supposed principle of using its kitchen garden and only using ingredients they can “grow or rear themselves”, or source from within 25 miles. Being within 25 miles of Bath and Bristol they can clearly source anything they want, from anywhere in the world, which makes the first part of their statement superfluous. Unfortunately nothing has changed in the restaurant. Staff were charming and it’s a unique place to spend your lunchtime, but the food lets it down. The only significant ingredients which could have possibly come from their own garden, in our meal, were a couple of salad leaves, a few slices of fennel and some badly drained, unseasoned kale, which leached water all over my main dish. The food largely has the feel of mass catering with frozen chips, frozen peas and dry pastry. There were a few highlights, like our ham hock bites and roughly cut tartare sauce, but generally flavours are under powered and lacklustre. I’ve had worse meals, but what I have issue with is the prices they charge for ot and promising, but failing to deliver on, an ethos of growing what they serve. The Newt, only a few miles away, does this approach well at a higher standard of cooking for the same price. The Pig has recently taken over Barnsley House, which used to have a fantastic, vegetable focused, garden menu. It will be a shame to see that replaced by this uninspiring offering.
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Working on your bid?
By 👻 @DemurePain59, 10/01/2021 4:24 pm
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Newbie here. Was just curious what it means when it says that someone is working on your bid?
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Answer from 👻 @EvocativeFold67 (10/02/2021 7:37 pm)
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Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
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Answer from 👻 @DemureKettle15 (05/04/2022 10:50 am)
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When it says working on bid, it means there are people looking to fill it.
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