The Dog & Badger

Abi Fern
5 Star
It’s taken me a little while to post this (sorry). We had the most fabulous stay at The Dog & Badger for my partners birthday. The bright and friendly gentleman Ryan was there on our arrival. He showed us to our room whilst telling us some interesting history about the pub/cottages. The room was really quirky and had a beautiful bath tub with all the facilities one would need. Just a few low beams to look out for but that was no issue. Dinner was delicious & reasonably priced. The pies were delicious, as were the starters. The pork belly bites were great! They left some breakfast items (which we weren’t expecting) in our fridge for the morning which was very kind. We can’t thank Ryan and the other lovely lady working in the restaurant that evening (sorry we didn’t get her name) for such a lovely stay, food, atmosphere and overall experience. THANK YOU!
Sunday 11th September 2022

Jack Slade
1 Star
We are a local business to the D&B. We decided to have our staff party here with some food and drinks. Ryan, who was in charge on the night was fantastic and very helpful. The whole night was enjoyable apart from the food. The food quality was appalling for the price they are charging. I have attached a photo. We were all having such good time on the night I decided not to complain which I would have done if I had wanted a refund or more food (which I didn't). As a local business, I decided to send an email to the manager, Graham (I think), to give some constructive feedback. He got extremely argumentative with me and complained to me about not raising the issue on the night. He was so rude and just did not want to hear any feedback. God only knows what response I would have had complained on the night. He ended the phone call by hanging up on me (good way for a manager to act)! We will never be returning and I would advise if you do visit ---- don't complain!
Tuesday 16th August 2022

Paul Beardsley
4 Star
Only used the place as a half way house meeting point after our son recommended the venue. What a lovely place, and we were hosted, waited on and made very welcome by the host. The menu is basic fare, but we will definitely be going again.
Saturday 3rd September 2022

Chris Frenzel
4 Star
Good experience, the food was nice and a fair price, Sunday roast was pricey but the quality of the beef more than made up for it. The usual veg was supplemented with some tasty red cabbage whitch made a plesent change, attentive staff but by 3:30 they were staring to flag a bit but couldn't blame them. The menu was a bit limited, it did have all the important elements of a Sunday lunch except fish & chips (my favourite) go again? Yes - recommend? Yes
Sunday 6th March 2022

Sophey Layton
1 Star
We visited the pub for family birthday celebrations. The venue is beautiful, lovely setting, pub is decorated nicely and the garden is lovely too. Staff are inexperienced and poorly trained. I heard the kitchen staff shouting and yelling at the service staff, even swore, whilst I was sat breastfeeding my baby. Drinks where often forgotten, although very apologetic. My sister in law is vegan and ordered the only vegan item on the menu - it was delivered with cheese in it (no mention of this in the ingredient list) we sent it back, they removed it. We then realised it wasn’t at all what the ingredient list stated, it was missing Humous too and also at this point we doubted if the pesto was vegan, like it should be if it’s marketed as a vegan option. We sent it back, the poor waiter got sent back with the plate to us by the kitchen explaining “it’s cooked in Humous” which is a peculiar explanation for a sandwich. We had delivered a birthday cake and candles to the kitchen for dessert as a surprise for afters. The waiter came and put the cake still in box with candles also boxed, in front of the birthday recipient, surprise ruined. We asked them to pop the candles in the cake, bring plates and cutlery, we explained that probably was not the best way to serve a birthday cake, they perhaps could have asked someone before doing that. We never got the cutlery, honestly by this point we where done with the place. Such a shame to be honest.
Sunday 27th March 2022