THE PORTLAND LODGE

  Went here with the kids for sunday lunch excellent customer service friendly staff the food was so nice we will definitely be back again

  We've spent a lovely morning in The Portland, all the family together. Staff have been so friendly and helpful, particularly Danielle who gave us a choice of tables for our... read more large group and made us all feel relaxed. The pub is large yet very atmospheric, beautifully decorated for Christmas, pleasant music not too loud. Thank you all very much

  Best meal for Sunday's.
Fresh veg and meat just cooked to perfection.
Booking is advised as it's so popular with the locals.
Staff friendly and polite.

  we went in for sunday lunch on the 15th december thought the medium plate was a bit over priced at £10 per plate
when we got our lunch had... read more to leave most of it as most of the veg were on the raw side not what we were expecting as we have eaten there many times but wont be back for a while

  Having never been to the Portland before I was quite excited to be going there for a birthday treat. It's a very nice place, the menu is extensive, plenty of... read more choice in the drinks department and the staff are very friendly. Whilst the food is pretty good, the prices are quite high for what you get. Whilst I enjoyed it I don't think it was good enough to warrant a second visit.

  Very disappointed. Had difficulty ordering scrambled eggs on toast. Had to remind them to supply meal. Eggs were cooled in the kitchen but had to grill our own bread. We... read more were told to use a napkin as they do not supply plate????? The eggs were inedible (not sure the staff would recognise the word). What a poor start to the day. Cooked breakfast was available on a COLD plate but the food was barely warm. Not recommended nor will we return. Awful! !!!!!!

  Just returned home from having a meal and have had to write my first trip advisor review.
Carvery extremely disappointing from three meats advertised to a choice of only... read more beef upon arrival.
Nachos with cheese as a starter came out soggy and in the form of a cheesy garlic bread.
Gourmet Doner Kebab as a main meal my daughter who isn’t a fussy eater at all left nearly 90% of the food that was in the plate. Doner kebab came out in half inch thick slabs of meat and the yellow sauce was unappealing at best.
Upon paying bill wasn’t even asked if we enjoyed the meal!
Very disappointing.

  This venue has become our regular restaurant for our group for Christmas dinner and always been happy until now. We arrived to find our party split with ample room to... read more accommodate us but had to ask for a move.

The Christmas Fayre advertised in the website was not available so we looked to the main menu. None of us had starters with the main courses very good except they were served at different times and we needed to ask for missing elements.

There was no offer of a sweet menu or coffees so we sat a while then paid and left.

My last review mentioned the toilets that have been improved.

  I recently moved to the area to live with my Partner and we’ve visited the Portland on many occasions. We do enjoy a Sunday Dinner there now and again. ... read more /> Last year we booked to have Christmas lunch there and it was fabulous so we decided to book up again for this year.
We were greeted upon arrival by the Manager ( not sure of his name but what a lovely friendly chap)
We were each given a glass of Buck’s Fizz and then shown to our table.
We were delighted to be given a large booth with lovely comfy seats. ( bonus!) there was only three of us but it was lovely to have plenty of room.
We were given our starters ( all tasted fabulous)
Then we settled down to our Christmas lunch which was a ‘help yourself’ affair. I went for the Turkey and Gammon. The chef loaded my huge plate with meat and a very large tempting looking Yorkshire pudding.
I helped myself to my fave vegetables and creamy mash, crispy roasts, parsnips, homemade stuffing, pigs in blankets and covered the lot in rich gravy.
I must admit, I did wonder how I was going to eat it all!!!
I love my food but the portion was huge even for me!
Next came dessert. Again, fabulous.
A member of our party sadly couldn’t attend due to illness but the staff very kindly boxed up her meal for us to take away. The staff are all wonderful and cannot do enough for you. All had huge beaming smiles on their faces which was lovely to see. I always feel a bit sorry for staff having to work Christmas Day but they were so friendly and helpful, which I feel deserves a mention. People really shouldn’t give staff a hard time when they are bringing your food to your table and helping to make your Christmas lovely when they’ve had to sacrifice their day to do so.
My only teeny bit of criticism is that the place was far too hot, although we were sat opposite the Carvery, which wouldn’t of helped.
Well done to all the staff at the Portland. We’ll be back next year. Wishing you all the very best in 2020