Guildhall Tavern, The Reviews

One of the best decisions my new husband Lawrence and I made was to have our wedding breakfast at this delightful place. The choice of reception menu was very good, the food and service was second to none, the kindness and help given by Severine and Frederick was most appreciated. We had such a great day and can only recommend all they have to offer, even the olives in the bar are good. Thank you so very much for being part of our very special day.

We ate there in December for a birthday meal, and the only thing I can honestly say is fantastic. The members of staff were extremely attentive and the food was first class. I had only mentioned a few weeks before that the meal was for a birthday, but at the end of the meal, one of the staff came over and took a photo, and delivered a free dessert. They then came back, developed the photo and presented it in a card. Very nice touch! I couldn't recommend it enough. Thanks to all the staff at The Guildhall.

This is a superb seafood restaurant run by a charming young couple. The maître d’hôtel duties are performed in a brilliant combination between Severine and Sebastian. They are very efficient and professional, but with that elusive friendly personal touch, which is without exception applicable to all of the staff. It has all the hallmarks of a family run French restaurant that takes great pleasure in the clients eating experience. The menu includes many classic French favourites including a mini bouillabaisse as a starter. There is always a specials board available with some exciting dishes that pop up from time to time, amongst them my favourites are the crab brûlée and skate terrine. The chef Frederic produces a wonderful well balanced menu from a superb range of fresh locally sourced fish/seafood, and his Southern French origins shine through in presentation and flair. The wine selection is varied and reasonably priced with particular premier cru Rose wines from the South of France, usually available to complement the seafood. There is a monthly French evening, which is great fun and many novel experiences can be had including a cheese called ‘Monks Head’, which is shaved off using a rotating cutter. This is a locally known treasure found by recommendation. My wife and I drive some seventy miles in a round trip to enjoy the food.