The Merlin

Very enjoyable evening - we ate relatively early at 7:30 so first 40 mins irritation by hyper children from a family party, but a parental rather than restaurant issue.
A tad too child friendly!
Food good, and service excellent.

This was our first time and we thought it was great and we will definitely return

Lovely meal but very slow service.

Good Atmosphere, Professional Service, Excellent Food Choice cooked to perfection.

Love Merlin. We've been coming for years. The food is well cooked and the produce very good quality. Great service too. We'll be back soon!

Very good. Will be back again.

Really poor food and service also worse than usual

We have been visiting the Merlin for many years but after going for lunch yesterday we were very disappointed. Three of us had fish & chips, there was little fish under the batter & I would not describe the chips as chips. They had their skins in, were very dark in colour & were soggy. They were more like wedges than chips. My Husbands fruit crumble had to be returned as it was barely warm & my Creme brûlée was not the correct texture, too firm with hardly any sugar topping. I have always maintained that the Merlins Creme brûlée is the best but this certainly wasn't. If this had been our first visit I doubt we would return. I did give feedback as we were paying. A very disappointing visit.

The Merlin is on our list for regular lunch dates whether it be Ladies who Lunch, Family get togethers or quite simply just Lunch. The Merlin, I have found, can always be relied upon for its good food & service which makes it just perfect for a tasty relaxing lunch in stylish surroundings.

Enjoyed the visit. Service swift and courteous. All 4 meals,salmon and cod,well presented and cooked. San Miguel well-kept and tasty.