Dining At Ravenwood Hall

My father booked for Christmas Day lunch on the basis of liking the new owner's other hotel. Unfortunately, the meal was very small portions and poor quality especially for the top end price charged. The soup had large lumps of fat and rind in rather than lardons, but was otherwise ok. The Gravlax dressing was very tart. The main was terrible. A small plate and it was hardly full. Small bits of turkey, one small bit of stuffing, one small pig in a blanket, no gravy as such, hardly any veg (4 tiny sprouts, 2 small chantenay carrots and 3 half roast potatoes). I know that top end restaurants often serve small portions but they should be well presented and of high quality but the standard of this meal was more comparable to school dinner. The parsnips were missing and when I asked for them I received a plate of half raw parsnips. Talking to other guests they had the same parsnip experience. The pudding was ok but small. It was not clear if coffee was included as it was not listed on the menu. We decided to leave straight away. As we left several other guests were complaining along similar lines to us. I gather from speaking to the manager that there had been some sort of problem in the kitchen. I know that mass catering is not easy but they seem to manage well other times judging by the good reviews. The front of house staff were doing their best and I do not blame them but it was all very poor. A real shame. The meal had been paid for in advance and my father was too polite to make a fuss.

Great little hotel/restaurant in a beautiful setting, Very Christmassy. We was greeted by friendly staff and shown to our table near the open fire, the food was great and the staff couldn't do enough for you, which made the lunch with my mates great

I ate in a group of six friends and have to say I was disappointed. Service was a bit like a wifi signal, fantastic when it was there and a bit absent when it wasn’t. I had to leave the table and go to the...

Booked this as we were meeting old friends for Sunday lunch.. we had never been before. We were welcomed with a smile … drinks in the bar before lunch and then a super roast beef dinner ….. the Yorkshire puddings were epic!! We had coffee...

Super dinner for a birthday treat. A Saturday evening dinner for 2. Haggis croquettes were a good starter, steak for main was good, the coupe negresco dessert was superb! Staff were great very friendly and attentive Try the Vesper cocktail!