Squires - Forest Heath

Are while staying at the hotel. Really attentive staff and a good selection on the menu only suggestion might be another fish option but what we had was good and breakfast was good the filling day.

Initial glance at the menu as a pair of vegetarians wasn't promising in terms of options. However, the Maitre d and especially the waitress (Roxanna) were amazing attentive, knowledgeable, kind and gracious. This made the food (which was very good) excellent. Thanks for a lovely dining experience!

Restaurant visited many times but alas the standard has not kept up with either the aspirations nor the prices. On three recent visits, my food has been devoid of taste. Dishes which claim to have something spicy just don’t. Horeseradish an example in the beef sandwiches and the burgers. Bland beyond acceptability. Recent example is the KFC style cauliflower. Good concept, poor execution. Very greasy (and kfc may be many things, but rarely this). A pasta dish with crab had a couple of bits of shell for show, but the crab meat conspicuous by its absence. Dish tasted of plain noodles only. Service remains generally good with pleasant and delightful staff. Prices, as everywhere, have increased but seemingly here more than in many other places. Overall, a good place going steadily in the wrong direction.

My husband and I have had some very lovely lunchtime breaks at Bedford lodge over the past years .I took a friend of mine there last week July 26 we called in for a light lunch but were not greeted warmly and told to ‘sit down’.We awaited a menu but the waitress did not reappear .when she did she asked what we wanted to eat .When we said we were waiting for the menu she looked distinctly disgruntled . When our order came, food wise it was ok .it was just the demeanour of the staff that was disappointing .I couldn’t even raise a smile from the rather dour waiter who took payment at the conclusion of our meal. This was in complete contrast to my previous experience at Bedford Lodge . I shall hope for better service next time.

The appetizers were awful. The service provided by a blonde waitress was odd. She seemed to have no knowledge about the menu.