Let's start off with the positives:
We have been here three times, the first 2 times were fantastic. The service was personal, the boss was passionate and knowledgeable, you can tell that he put his heart and soul into this place. The starters and mains were good, but the apple crumble just blew us away!
The wine selection was also fantastic, followed by a decent introduction.
The bad:
On our third visit is where it went horribly wrong. The steak was cold, the pork was cold, do I need to say more? The desserts were good however.
Now the service:
We booked the table 2 weeks in advance for a big party as we gathered more friends as the first 2 times were so good, but when we turned up he expected half the party to sit outside? Not only that but he put 7 of us on a small table that was even small for 4 people. Obviously we weren't too pleased but to make matters worse the owner said out loudly that the restaurant was small and he couldn't do anything about it and since we were bringing our own wine which he ok'd over the phone when we booked(it is also advertised as ok on this site), he literally shamed us in front of the whole place saying if you bring your own wine normally we would not have even got a table on a Saturday? Oh pur-lease, we would have preferred it if you did not take the booking there are plenty of other places we could have given the business to. Even the other guests looked shocked at such a cheap shot, they did not look too pleased with the service either. Half our party left and needless to say we will not be going back.
After the meal we were promptly forced outside before finishing our drinks as there was another table waiting and witnessed him being rude to them who were waiting. Basically they got told off for complaining whilst they were addressed by the boss as "brothers" - very professional. I scoured the reviews for this restaurant after the latest experience and I see that we are not the only ones to have received such treatment. I cannot see this place lasting too long if this behaviour continues.