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Reviewed 28 March 2023

When we moved to the area in early 2020, one of our neighbours told us that Bentleys was his favourite places for a Sunday carvery. Then came Covid and lockdowns, so that we have only now been able to try it out, since its reopening...last month. We were very much looking forward to it and, whilst it was OK, it was a little disappointing. Firstly the complimentary hors d’oeuvres. One small rectangular plate was presented to us, but whilst the quantity of what was on there was fine for two, the actual components on it were one chicken skewer, one spring roll and two small, but different, tarts, meaning that, other than the olives and feta, everything had to be cut in half to enable us each to sample everything! The carvery itself was neither the best that I have ever had, but nor was it the worst. I was impressed that the beef was cooked as beef should be, and not cremated, and commented as much to the chef. As this was unusual for a carvery both my wife and I went for it plus some turkey. I have to say that the turkey was very nice, but the beef was rather chewy. Vegetables were OK; I thought that the roast potatoes could have been a bit crispier and the Yorkshire was pretty rock solid. For dessert, my wife chose the lemon meringue which, I think was a good choice, because I went for rhubarb crumble and custard and found the crumble topping to be almost as solid as a pie crust. I'm afraid that it is unlikely that we will be rushing back.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 March 2023 via mobile

Went for the carvery on Mothers Day. Friendly staff and the old chef is back and the food and portions were excellent. Highly recommended

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 December 2021 via mobile

We booked to attend a party at Bentley’s Restaurant, Dudsbury Golf Club, paying fully (£45 each) 6 weeks in advance of the event. As we are extremely vulnerable, health-wise, we decided to cancel this booking 5 days before the date of the party, motivated by...the growing Covid emergency. Bentley’s rejected our request for a refund, either in part or complete, siting grounds based on ‘clause 3’. Given the rapid escalation of this pandemic wave, we feel that this decision is wholly avaricious and totally lacking moral largess. Their culinary and hospitality offering may well be excellent (though from reading other reviews, maybe not), but we’ll never knowMore

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 7 March 2020

Attended a function here staff were rushed, customer service poor food mediocre don't waste your money very expensive with little to show for it

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 4 March 2020

Lovely piano player and food greatly let down by rude uncaring customer service, will not be returning.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 2 March 2020

We visited the venue before booking to check out the menu all looked fine on the surface so we booked at £45.00 for a set menu and coffee plus entertainment. Arrived shown to table , table next to ours collapsed beneath them, people were moved....Waited 20 mins no one asked if we would like wine finally ordered bottle , waiter put it on table unopened and still corked, he walked away. Ordered food but items on menu were not available very disappointing. Alternative was bland and cold poor quality. Service throughout dinner was awful had to ask for water bread etc. Music started only to stop half way through . No explanation given this was 10.30 p.m. The evening was supposed to stop at 12 p.m We just sat there wondering what was going on asked a waitress she said its finished. We were not even offered a proper explanation or drink in the bar due to the fact they cut the evening short. What a valentines disaster, we felt like it was take the money and run or fawlty towers evening. We were a group of four and had been looking forward to trying Bentleys, well we cannot recommend it, can only imagine it must just be a group of regular people writing good reviews as i haven't had an evening as poor as this in my life !! Absolutely unacceptable shambles of an evening no service , food mediocre , good tribute act but entertainment stopped with no proper explanation why it was cut short. Terrible way to run a business.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 29 December 2019 via mobile

Great eatery - good food - pleasant surroundings - ample parking - professional staff - 5 star all the way

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 15 December 2019

Pleasant and comfortable accommodation,excellent food and helpful,attentive waiters. Good carvery selection nicely prepared and presented. Very enjoyable experience all round. (Visit was part of party of 19) Background music (not live) not particularly fitting for a quiet mealtime affording comfortable conversation. Car parking facilities are...good.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 15 December 2019 via mobile

Fun eve with group of friends. Food good as ever. Dj excellent. Service very good. Christmas party nights far superior to the Tribute nights.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 10 December 2019

Bentleys is a beautiful Restaurant.The decor and setting is lovely. We went for a festive meal last night and have to say was quite disappointed to find it was a carvery Although decorated for Christmas there was no atmosphere there at all.The experience of being...waited on is something we were looking forward to and having more of a choice of what to eat.I cannot actually put my finger on on what was wrong, but nothing seemed quite right. There was a piano but no piano player which would have been nice while we ate.To be quite honest apart from the lovely surround we might as well have gone to a Toby carvery.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 17 November 2019

70 people attending event food was very good given numbers hot and tasty Excellent Venue only complaint was 70 attendees and only one on bar and slow

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 12 November 2019

Excellent Sunday lunches. Great service and food. Atmosphere and wonderful views across the golf courses

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 5 November 2019

Booked for Sunday lunch and on arrival the car park was pretty full but there were spaces over the far side away from the entrance. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The menu offers a set three course Sunday lunch, we chose melon and a...salmon & prawn starter. For main course we went to the carvery which offers a super choice of meats including beef, pork, turkey or lamb. The staff on the carvery are very generous with the meat. We also had a choice of Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrots, parsnips and all the condiments plus gravy. For pudding we chose chocolate brownie and creme brûlée Good food and friendly service.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 22 June 2019

Excellent friendly service lovely outlook no pressure to how long we sat over brunch had a very enjoyable meal with a friend

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 9 May 2019

Staff attentive but not over powering,food is excellent, great atmosphere, great value, very impressive

Date of visit: September 2018
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Bentleys Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
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