The Otter

Ginge
2 Star
Tried The Otter for the first time on Sunday, unfortunately it'll be the last. The only problem was the food, I had to send the roasties back as neither of us could actually cut into them, they were hard as stones. The replacements weren't any better either, they didn't look like they'd been roasted, looked more like boiled potatoes. But the worst part of it all was the strong taste of grease. Not sure what tasted of it, but it left a disgusting after taste. The meat was delicious, cooked well and very tasty.
Monday 30th May 2022

Kyle Swann
5 Star
Excellent venue, book ahead for food, though staff are friendly and will help you out should you turn up out of the blue. Beth and the team offer a welcoming environment. New staff members Harry served me at the bar, helpful knowledgeable and friendly. The menu is traditional pub / homemade meals such as Hunter's chicken, Roast beef, fish and chips and Venison, thought I'd assume this is seasonal. As much as I'd like to try every meal the venue offers, this is my first visit. There is a nice outdoor canalside terrace and upper balcony areas for Alfresco dining, a central hath log fireplace within the main dining area creating a warm comfortable space to relax and enjoy the ambiance. The building is due for a slight refit in the coming months, moving the toilets upstairs and further renovating the kitchen space. Hoping to be back up this way again soon :-) @t2kso
Monday 14th February 2022

Jade (Despardio)
5 Star
Beautiful place, amazing service. Only fault is the main portions are small for the price. Dessert saves it completely however. Staff were amazing! Fast paced table service, no faults at all!!
Thursday 19th May 2022

Craig Starbuck
5 Star
Great value for money here!! Very good service from the moment we arrived and the food was very high quality for the money. I had the beef rib and couldn't fault it. We were served by Amy, she was very pleasant and made sure that we had everything we required. It was raining but the pub is set next to the river Soar so on a better day a table by the river would have been perfect. The Otter has just been refurbished and we have just been back now that it has reopened. I'm pleased to say that the standards are still high with great value for money.
Sunday 11th September 2022

Eliza Delilah
5 Star
6pm Monday 7.3.22 - First time visiting here after a recommendation from my partner. We'd just been for a bit of a stomp around in Swithland Woods and fancied somewhere for a bite to eat before the drive home. Upon pulling into the carpark, I was immediately impressed by the beautiful exterior of the building as well as its stunning location (right on the riverside). We were welcomed warmly and the lady who sat and served us was absolutely amazing and incredibly friendly (we didn't book and still managed to get a cosy seat right by the fire!). For drinks we both had Aspall on draught. For food, I went for the fish cakes with baby potatoes, asparagus, poached egg and hollandaise sauce whilst my partner went for the seabass with pancetta, creamy mash and green beans. Both were nothing short of incredible - presentation and taste both 10/10! 👌 we didn't think we could handle a big dessert after this but we spotted the mini dessert & hot drink option which was perfect! We both went for this deal with the chocolate brownie and coffees. For a small dessert, it filled any space that was left after dinner! The Ice cream was to die for. I think the bill came to £51 (incredible for 2x pints, 2x main meals, 2x desserts and 2x hot drinks!). Can't wait to return again! Make sure you keep that lady who served us well looked after, she was fantastic!
Tuesday 8th March 2022