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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Had Christmas dinner today at lunchtime. I cannot fault the whole experience.Good food,good portions, good pricing good surroundings and good attentive staff. My first ever visit.Very impressed.It's a 'Yes' from me.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We have been going to the Copper Beach for years, todays meals were not up to scratch. 2 of my friends are vegetarians and had the pie both said it was warm. I had a sizzling dish, it did not come to the table sizzling...like it is meant to. And it was warm not hot! I did tell the waitress all I got was I will let the chef know. Last time I had a meal I also ordered a sizzling dish that didn't come out sizzling either but thought it was a one off, it seems not to be the case. If they are selling sizzling dishes on the menu at least make sure it comes to the table sizzling! Large party are booked here for xmas meal in December lets hope the meals come out hot! They need to have a word with the chef me thinks!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

Had a nice meal, but watch the bar prices here as they rip you off drinking Lime and Soda. £2.20 a pint. Soda water is free in pubs in town and with a Lime shot normally 35p to 75p a pint. £2:20 for a shot...of Lime is Ridiculous. You can buy a couple of bottles of lime cordial for that. Rip off merchants!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 September 2023 via mobile

We arranged a family get together on our last visit back to the UK. The service was fantastic and the friendly banter with the staff was brilliant. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed. There was a wide range of meals all reasonably priced. Would recommend...The Copper Beach to family and friends for a good night out.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

My friend and I usually dine here once a month and up until now the food has always been outstanding and the staff pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately this time it wasn't the case. When the waitress asked if everything was ok we informed her no...it wasn't the chips were not fresh they had been reheated. She tried to tell us they were fresh and they weren't as good as usual because it was between potato seasons!! As both my friend and I had worked in catering for over 30 years we know what reheated chips look and taste like - so much for customer service, shame on you.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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kelly oneill, Owner at The Copper Beech, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2023

Hello thanks for your review,i dont wish to offend however all vegetables are seasonal.we are currently just starting on new season potatoes and swede however they are very inconsisdent still' we had a batch in early last wk that were very white however we did...More

Reviewed 31 August 2023

Wonderful food with most excellent service - great prices too. Deffo FIVE STARS, two and a half courses each - starters, main, and shared desert - stuffed ! xxx p.s. very impressed with cleaning routines too !

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023

We had a beef Sunday lunch as a take away. A generous portion of beef along with roast potato, mashed potato, carrots, cabbage, swede. The Yorkshire pudding and the gravy were packed separately. It was delicious.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

Food was amazing and staff were very friendly and Portions were filling too. Would definitely visit again and recommend to family and friends.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 10 August 2023

shocked at the service from waiting staff rude, unpleasant and argumentative unnecessarily returning

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 10 August 2023 via mobile

Visited this evening for my sisters 30th birthday. Service started well from a slim blond woman very attentive. We ordered. 40 minutes the food took to arrive, but fair enough a few tables were in at this time so gave them the benefit of the...doubt. I had fish and chips the batter was soaking and soggy but I didn’t want to complain I just ate the fish, I think the fish has been frozen and just put in a water bath to defrost making the batter soggy and wet. My brother in law had the risotto and didn’t think it tasted of anything zero flavour. My sister told the waitress this time was an older woman the problem to be recurved with attitude.”why didn’t you you say when I did the check back” my sister replied “he was outside briefly getting the baby settled” the waitress then took the food away and came back and said the chef was happy with that dish so wasn’t prepared to sort it out for him. Again in a rude manner. This was my sisters 30th and was spoilt by a rude and argumentative woman. She has been there a few years we know this as we do come maybe once every couple of months. Unfortunately last visit for myself and family.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

The whole experience was excellent, the food was certainly value for money and of a good quality. The thing that stood out most was the staff - they were excellent - they accommodated us at very short notice - I am disabled and they rearranged...the table to allow for my wheelchair - a disabled friendly environment - also the kindness of other customers was particularly appreciated. This was first time I have been out this year and it was a first class experience from start to finishMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 30 July 2023

We booked a table for 4 with a young baby for Sunday lunch. We received a very warm welcome on arrival and were soon seated. Our drinks and food order was taken by a very friendly waitress. When the food arrived it was piping hot...and such generous portions. My son opted for the extra large portion and my husband an extra Yorkshire Pud and they were overfaced. The pigs in blankets had been recommended to us by a friend and they were ordered as an extra and were the best that I had ever tasted and we had to take a couple home! We all had the roast beef which was very tender and all the vegetables including the roasties and mash were perfectly cooked. The gravy was perfect and just enough, no need to order extra. Only very small comment was that the yorkshires seemed slightly overcooked to me (a bit dry and darkish brown). We ordered desserts (apple crumble and custard), raspberry and white choc cheesecake, chocolate fudge pudding with cream and a choc melting brown pudding with ice cream and these were all delicious (sorry forgot to take a pic as we all tucked in and forgot). Including drinks out bill came of £83 which we thought was great value for money. The food was delicious and the service first class (all the staff were so pleasant and smiling). Toilets lovely and clean too (which says a lot about a place to me). Thank you for a great visitMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 25 July 2023 via mobile

Enjoyed a lovely 2 course early dinner with hubby. Very efficient service and staff were all super friendly. Reasonably priced with good selection of mains

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 July 2023

Came to the copper beech with my friend which we do on a regular basis left due to very rude staff ??

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 7 July 2023

Gorgeous food that is always tasty and you get a good portion. The main courses are to die for and also the puddings.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Shoegirl
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yes we have parking.
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Hi yes children are allowed in or lounge/restraunt
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Response from lynn w | Reviewed this property |
Unfortunately their website seems to have disappeared, taking with it the menu. The choices are typical pub grub, with cottage pie, parmo, chicken and rice dishes, pies, burgers, sausage and mash etc. Hope that this helps... More
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Yes, The Copper Beech offers takeaway services.

The Copper Beech is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4