Off to the Falcon Inn in Fotheringhay to meet up with long-time pals, Mick and Jane to celebrate their 41st Wedding Anniversary.
The last time we were there was pre-Covid back in 2017. Before then, this was our go-to Pub/Restaurant when we lived in nearby Peterborough. Since then, we’ve developed other allegiances and, in that time, the Pub itself has had a few owners. Our most recent experience in 2017 wasn’t that good, so here’s hoping things have improved! 🤔
Well, on the positive side of our experience, it was a lovely day weather-wise, they already seemed to be quite busy with their tables outside all taken, and the car-park was filling up. We were seated in the Orangery, taking full advantage of the sunshine. We had all the ingredients for a great celebration as The Falcon Inn has a good reputation, so what could possibly go wrong? 🤔
The menu looked attractive too, and with Bar Snacks and an à la carte option, there was plenty of choice. Unfortunately, it took ages for them to actually provide us with a menu, and it all went down hill from there! 😕
The service continued to be slow, painfully slow! We only had ONE Course and we were there for two hours! When my food arrived (just over an hour after ordering) the dish looked good, but the vegetables were tasteless and under-seasoned – although the pie was yummy. Ann reckoned hers was the worst burger she’d eaten in a long while! 😮
I was the only one to attempt to order a Dessert, but I gave up because no-one seemed interested in taking my order. Not surprisingly, we all skipped coffees! It was such a shame to see this place so lacking in the basics! 😯. Luckily, we’re spoilt for choice for eateries, and I therefore don’t think we’ll be going back any time soon! 😪😪
Anyway, at least the snail-pace of the service gave us plenty of time to chat! It was really good to celebrate M&J’s special day (although it would have been better if the service was swifter!) . It was such a contrast to the last time we were all together (back in March) at The Red Lion in nearby Cranford where it was a superior experience all round!
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