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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
European, British
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
Reviews (379)
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Spending Xmas day meal here so tried the food today for lunch.cant fault it .above average 4 different meals all first class .I had the chicken curry and it was better than our local Indian restaurant.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 November 2023 via mobile

Great service, extensive choice and delicious food. A real gem of a place that we are so pleased to have found. Looking forward to returning.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

Excellent food, service and when I got the bill was amazing price. Had 3 courses loved that we had time in between the meals to digest the food and have a chat. Very relaxed atmosphere and loved every minute we will be back Thursday to...try the beef wellington 💥More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 9 October 2023

Mixed feelings about this place, the food is lovely but the service lets it down. Not sure that wait staff wearing cropped tops is conducive to a food service outlet? Service always feels a bit lacking here, heard a table near to us ask for...their bill 3 times.....they also had been charged for drinks they didn't have and said it wasn't the first time. Might be an idea to get someone in who's actually trained in front of house to show them what good service looks like. Having great food and not so great service can bring a place down.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Great service. Very helpful in organising the big family get together. Food was spot on.staff were so helpful and happy .Great prices. Can't thankyou enough we had the perfect afternoon. Thankyou

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 September 2023 via mobile

Probably one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Went here on Thursday 31st August for an evening meal. We wanted a quiet, cozy evening to celebrate our anniversary, and that is exactly what we got. The food was absolutely lovely and...all freshly cooked. We had the set menu, and after the starters and mains, we were both stuffed and could not manage a dessert. Good portion sizes and at a really reasonable price. I have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant apart from the fact I don't want it to be so popular we would not be able to then book another table!! Will definitely be back. XxMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023

Friendly staff and good food, couldn’t fault the service, yes like other comments food slow coming out but it is freshly cooked and we all had something different so what do you expect. It was worth the wait as everyone enjoyed their meals. Will be...going again soonMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 11 April 2023

Been here a few times before and even when quiet it's not the fastest of service, but oh dear, Easter Sunday was awful. Food very good, a carvery, so what can go wrong. Table for 6, took my daughter and boyfriend and grandson. Staff were...friendly and helpful. But the service? Sat at our table, after 10 minutes we ordered our drinks. 20 minutes later the starters turned up which was ok. 'Evrything ok', well, any chance of a drink? Eventually we helped ourselves to the carvery, nice. Ordered another round of drinks. There is no draught there, just bottles. 30 minutes later, still no drinks. It was a warm day. We had to ask for the bread rolls, ask for water, and the service was honestly abysmal. My daughters boyfriend said it was the worst and longest he'd ever waited for drinks. We were embarrassed to be honest. I didn't bother with desert, quicker to go home and have something and grab a beer out of the fridge. One of the young girls apologised and said a staff member was absent, but cmon, how hard is it for a few girls to serve starters, drinks (out of the fridge) and a few deserts. Yes, it was busy, but it was all pre booked! Honestly l, will not be rushing back anytime soon.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023

Excellent Sunday carvery. Food expertly cooked. Spotlessly clean, you can even see into the kitchen. Staff warm and friendly. Delicious.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023

Food was very nice. Service could of been quicker. The burger my friend had looked really good. Would go again as it was good food at really good prices. I dont know if the slower service was due to the quiet restaurant and the other...people were a birthday party.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 12 March 2023 via mobile

We had a table booked for 7 on a Sunday lunchtime. Lovely staff , excellent food and a lovely experience. Thankyou very much, we will be back!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 9 March 2023

My wife, brother, sister-in-law and I went for lunch at The Rose Garden. The food - duck, steak and chicken was excellent. The service from our waitress, Charlotte, was efficient and friendly. We all liked it very much and plan to go there again later...in the month. Would definitely recommend it.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 22 January 2023

I went with my wife last night to the Rose Garden at Hockley as my son had paid for a voucher for a birthday present. We have been to every venue where the restaurant has moved to over the last 15 years or so. The...owner was Chef at the Hanover Golf Club where i was a member and I loved getting off the course on a Saturday to have his bangers and mash or curry or bacon sandwich. The meals i have had have never disappointed. Last night was no exception made all the better by the attention given to us by the lovely Charlotte, she took pictures of us as it was a celebration, nothing was too much trouble. I will be booking the Curry night when they resume again in February. Keep up the good work.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 13 January 2023 via mobile

We visited on Sunday 8th January as we had been given some vouchers for Christmas. My husband and I had a lovely meal. The food was excellent, the restaurant was warm and friendly and the service was wonderful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this restaurant...to my family and friends.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 6 January 2023

Visited the rose garden this evening for my husbands birthday and just can't believe we haven't been here before!! Such a gem on our doorstep! The food was simply outstanding and our server Charlotte was amazing. What a winning combination... Will definitely be back!!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Response from Jimpendrigh | Reviewed this property |
Hi we’ve only ever eaten in the restaurant but guess you need to keep phoning so they have as much notice as poss. Enjoy happy birthday
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No idea, don’t recall any vegan. You’d need to ask the restaurant or look online for their menu.
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The Rose Garden Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4