Our first negative review, but unfortunately, it had to be done. We chose this pub based on the reviews and wanted to support local businesses.
Upon arrival, the exterior didn't seem very inviting, but we ordered two dishes (beef schnitzel and salt and pepper squid). The beef schnitzel arrived completely burnt, and while the squid itself was decent, the only piece I tried tasted like it had been cooked in oil that hadn't been changed for weeks.
We felt really bad about complaining, but there was no other choice. We were refunded for the schnitzel, but the salt and pepper squid was 'too popular' to be refunded. No big deal. We ended our night with great food at the Whales Hotel - good meals, good service, and goos prices.