The Poets Ale And Smoke House

This charming and welcoming pub offers a fantastic selection of menu choices at affordable prices. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food we ordered was fresh and well-prepared. Although the BBQ stack of ribs was tasty, the sauce used seemed to be store-bought, which was a bit disappointing. However, it did not ruin the overall experience. The atmosphere was pleasant, the staff were lovely, and there were plenty of drink options available, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The prices were very reasonable. I would definitely come back, but I would inquire more about the food before ordering next time.

We reserved the upstairs room for a family gathering and were accommodated for 2 hours. The group consisted of 12 people, ranging in age from 1 to 90, with dietary restrictions and allergies that needed to be taken into consideration. The staff were all fantastic and incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. We would definitely return, especially for another serving of the delicious Haloumi fries. The food was delightful and the service was exceptional.

Had been following this place on social media for a while and was looking forward to my first visit. Probably my fault for building it up in my head but was I discovered was an average tied Harveys pub with a slightly above average food selection lots of noise and very sweary clientele. I was hoping to be blown away with a carefully curated selection of craft ales (hence ale house) but was I found were 3 Harveys beers and some cider and lager. Food selection looks appetising on paper but the two things I fancied were off. So we left after a pint of Old Ale and a bag of crisps. Shame but you live and learn I guess.

We booked a family dinner for 10 by email and had such friendly and informative replies that I felt sure we would be taken care for. When we arrived all 3 of the staff knew who we were and what we had pre-ordered and made us feel so welcome. The snug area was cosy and delightful and the food was fabulous. Best of all there was no service charge on the bill, unheard of for a party of 10. It felt so much nicer to be able to leave a tip by our own free-will and our desire to reward them for their exceptional service.

I visited this restaurant on Thursday, May 13th. I came here to grab lunch before watching a show. We ordered a burger, half chicken, and shared dessert, all of which were excellent. The restaurant also had a great selection of beers. The staff was very friendly, and one of them had the coolest T-shirt I had seen in a while (shoutout to Salsa). This was my first visit, but I will definitely be returning in the future.