The Recruiting Sergeant – Horstead

We enjoyed another first class meal here. Generous portion sizes, served fresh and hot with a smile. Staff friendly and attentive. The main bar area was busy and rather noisy but we requested to sit in the other, smaller room. Cosy and lovely decor. Prices are a little higher than other places but the standard and quality of food far exceeds these prices. Perfect for a special treat. Our second visit and we will return.

Went for a meal and received a feast. The food is fantastic, and the portions are large. We got two starters, the veal and a porterhouse. Man alive you could feed 7 with just those. The quantity did not get in the way of the quality. The food was amazing. We will be returning again, and bringing others. Thank you for a wonderful evening. I now need to change into my jogging bottoms and cancel tomorrows roast.

I just wanted to take the time to thank all the staff working yesterday evening for making my birthday meal so lovely. I have quite a bit of stress at home and I decided to have a rare treat and have dinner all on my own with my book last night! The staff couldn't have got it all more perfect for me as a solo diner. They chose a really good spot in a quiet corner. They wished me a happy birthday as soon as I sat down which means they wrote it down at booking which was a nice touch. The food was phenomenal! As it always is at The Recruiting Seargent. They checked on me enough but not too much which is hard but they got just right, especially considering it was a very busy evening and they had a table of 30 in the next room. And then, when my pudding came out they'd written happy birthday across the chopping board which was such a kind touch. I couldn't fault anything and thank you so much to the serving and kitchen staff for the excellent and relaxing evening. Many thanks and Happy Christmas to you all :)

Had a meal at this gastro pub / restaurant and was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of food, the atmosphere and the service. Initially we thought the prices were slightly higher than what we would have expected, but when you see the portion sizes and taste the quality. Those couple of extra pounds soon disappear and the meal becomes an absolute bargain. Make sure you book as it becomes busy very quickly. Will definitely be going again.

I Had rung to ask if we could bring a homemade birthday cake,i was told no. It was my mother's 90 th so it was a bit flat giving her a cake with only three people. I felt this was mean to not allow this Although the meals very tasty the portions were far too big. Some people can't eat that size. Not only that because of the size people don't want starters or dessert and that surely would effect takings. We felt there was no atmosphere in the room as we were isolated from main area. Staff were polite and attentive. We probably won't go again because of the portion size. Not because the food wasn't good, because it was. Good chief.