Reviews of Old Greyhound,
Review by Samantha Gamble on 18th March, 2012
Add your review Date visited: Mothers day 18/03/2012
very disappointing meal prawn platter should be listed as shrimps . meat and roast potatoes lovely but veg bordered on being raw and have never seen bread and butter pudding with big chunks of apricot in . When we were seated we were jammed in a corner and had to try and attract the attentions of waitresses as they flew past . to give them their dues they did change the dessert when asked and did take money off the bill when we complained .Lovely setting nice staff but were overstretched need a new chef .
Review by Victoria on 2nd December, 2009
Add your review Date visited: November 2009
Excellent food and impecable customer service. Have visited this restaurant many times and on previous occasions over the years have been somewhat disapointed, however feel there has been a noteable change (improvment) in food quality, customer service and importantly clientel.
Review by Aimee on 10th May, 2009
Add your review Date visited: April 2009
Beautiful old pub but we were very dissapointed with both with the food (bland and over priced) and the customer service which was appaling, when we expressed our disappointment it was completely shrugged off and ignored.
There is a very strange atmosphere in the pub, almost uptight and tense not very warming or comfortable.
needless to say we will not be returning.
Review by K on 15th April, 2009
Add your review Date visited: 14 April 09
I ate lunch at the Old Greyhound today and was sadly disappointed, maybe it was an off day or I chose poorly? The soup was so salty it tasted of nothing else. I had salmon for a main course, described as having a mustard sauce, actually it arrived with an unpalatable cornflour/tastless white mass covering the salmon. A pleasant location and interior, but I would not recommend eating there!
Review by angela pye on 8th March, 2009
Add your review Date visited: sept /07
My husband and I stayed at the Old Greyhound and found it to be a very lovely place, The staff were great and the Jokes that Dave told us were very amusing. My Husband grew up in the village, so going back there was a real treat for me to see.And have rebooked for this August/09. Look out Dave we are coming back loaded with Jokes of our own!! Keep up the good work,
Cheers from Canada
Review by Kay and Damien Larkin on 2nd January, 2009
Add your review Date visited: 25th December 2008
We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all the staff working on Christmas Day who produced and served such a wonderful meal. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and the serving staff were efficient and very friendly. The restaurant is sweet and just the right size for an intimate meal or a family meal. We enjoyed our selves immensely and intend to book for the Valentines meal soon.
Review by Carol Burns on 29th September, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 27/09/08
Stayed for 1 night at this establishment, on entering the twin bedded room it was nice to see that it looked alright, a bit dated and the furniture getting to be a bit tatty. I was surprised to see that the bathroom window did not have any privacy blind up, ok we were upstairs and the glass was obscure but with the light on you could still see the shadow of somebody in there, also there was not any complimentary small bottles of shower gel.
I went to make a hot drink only to find that the cups were not clean, lipstick still on the rim from the last occupant I think, and no milk, only tea or coffee whitener, and no coffee only tea, when I mentioned this to a member of staff they did make sure that we got clean cups and some milk. The beds were comfortable enough but my duvet cover had holes in it.
Breakfast was very very disappointing, we had the full English, it was obviously all thrown in the fryer, the bacon was too crispy, the sausage was far too spicy for a breakfast, and the mushrooms, well they were totally fried to a crisp so much so that they were black and not really much left of them at all, the only saving grace was that my poached egg was cooked perfectly.
Overall I would say that the staff were very friendly,but the management need to pay attention to the small details to make the stay much more comfortable, I loved the position of the Old Greyhound in the village setting, it is nice and peaceful, would I stay there again, maybe, but it would not be my first choice.
Review by Alan on 24th June, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 2008-06-24
Good Points: upgraded our room
Bad Points: they were not notified of our booking
General review: because they were not notified of our booking if thet had been full we would not have managed to get a room that night.
Review by Alan on 24th June, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 2008-06-24
Good Points: upgraded our room
Bad Points: they were not notified of our booking
General review: because they were not notified of our booking if thet had been full we would not have managed to get a room that night.
Review by Ady Hessey on 24th June, 2008
Add your review Date visited: regular
I am not sure of the mental state of the reviewer previously but it would appear he has an axe to grind. I myself have never stayed at the Old greyhound but I use it regularly as a pub and eating establishment,
I also have recommended it to customers that visit our factory who need accommodation and have never had a negative comment or feedback.
It is always a friendly venue and people are always made welcome both in the bar and restaurant.
Its clean, comfortable and value for money and I believe you can not ask for more without paying exorbitant rates.
Review by annon on 23rd February, 2008
Add your review Date visited: sept 2007
In my opinion the restaurant is trying to be somthing its not.I feel that Leicestershire is not the place for a cordon bleu menu!
Food was also over priced and in my opinion very over the top.
I found the place to be pretentious and incredibly cliquey.
accommodation is basic and not very private.
Review by T. Dancey on 24th January, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 02/01/08
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Old Greyhound. This could have been due to very comfortable rooms, delicious food or welcoming staff, or just a combination of it all. I definately recommend this place and I hope I get to stay there again.
Review by M Ruddle on 7th January, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 15/12/2007
Me and my family stayed at the greyhound inn for two nights, we all found are stay very enjoyable the rooms were fresh, clean and very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant several times during are stay and the menu offered a great choice. We all throughly enjoyed are meals and will definitely be going back again as not only the staff but the regulars made us feel very welcome. Thank you for making it a memorable weekend.
Review by David on 4th January, 2008
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the offending review in your case is not by an ex member of staff.
the gentleman in question mr ward 16.12.07 made a complaint to me about not
having enough to eat, i bought him a bottle of champagne to sweeten the
situation, he made no other complaints whatsoever,i challenge his sweeping
overall review,his allegations are unfounded,just sour grapes
yours
david
manager
Review by P Spary on 2nd January, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 15/12/07
Just want to say a huge thank you to the Greyhound for a really enjoyable evening. Our meal was excellent, well cooked and plenty to eat and the staff really friendly and welcoming. We had a look at the accommodation on behalf of friends and would thoroughly recommend. Lovely freshly decorated rooms, clean and warm.
Review by mick roberts on 31st December, 2007
Add your review Date visited: 30/12/07
we found the Old Greyhound a great place to stay,
the room was clean, well decorated and had everything you need.
very friendly staff, we would certainly reccomend it.
Review by carter on 29th December, 2007
Add your review Date visited: 23 dec
we stayed for 3 days over christmas,we were made very welcome, the food was excellent, the rooms comfortable, not in any way luxurious but overall value for money
Review by Ward on 16th December, 2007
Add your review Date visited: weekend of 14th dec
Rooms overpriced and in need of maintenance, meat reasonably cooked, veg soggy and not much of it! The old Greyhound Inn is a place to be avoided.