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31/12/2025: The good: the food and the atmosphere are quite good. The bad: the service is atrocious. Few yougsters, running around like headless chickens, often don't get the orders right, and forget about you once the food is delivered to the table. Worst of all - they don't take the reservations. Sure, nothing new, but this one time, when we wanted to bring our 86 grandmother for a quick dinner, I called them and asked could they make an exception, since she wouldn't be able to wait 40 mins for the table, they straight up said no. Way to treat your elrderly. Again, if it was just me, that wouldn't be an issue. Nice place, but does it lose point for their bad service and god awful yreatment of clients?-sure they will. There's room for improvement. Give the kids proper training and maybe think about how you treat the hand that feeds you.

07/12/2025: From the outside, The Salmon Leap Inn looks… well, let’s say “resting peacefully.” At the corner of a main road, it gives off strong “I’ve seen some things” energy. Honestly, I almost drove past thinking it was closed or possibly haunted. But then… BUT THEN. You step inside and it’s like Narnia, if Narnia had pints and regulars with a sense of humour. Warm, cosy, and full of positive vibes. The place practically hugs you. The co-customers are so friendly you half expect someone to offer you slippers and a cup of tea. It feels less like a pub and more like popping round to a mate’s living room; if your mate also pulls a brilliant pint. The service? Personalised, quick, and genuinely cheerful. None of that “I’m only here for my shift paycheck” energy; more like “welcome to our family, can we get you settled with a drink?” In short: The Salmon Leap Inn might look like it’s napping on the outside, but step in and you’ll find a lively, charming surprise. A hidden gem that proves you definitely can’t judge a pub by its cover. 🍻