I had a very disappointing meal last night. Half chicken with fries. The fries weren't got and had to be sent back and l got more at least 10 minutes later. The gravy wasn't hot either and since the guy didn't come back for 10 minutes there was no point complaining as l had started on the chicken before it became cold too. Considering it was just chicken chips and gravy, it's hard to understand how it could be so bad. read more

I've been coming to the Saxon Mill for years but always thought it was a bit overpriced. With current inflation however, general pricing has caught up and the prices seem reasonable suddenly. The food always seems fresh and the service is better than most country pubs. Mind your head in several places downstairs but that all adds to the authenticity, right? Take a leisurely walk after lunch and definitely save room for dessert. read more

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My date and I had dinner there last night, it was lovely. The ambience was beautiful and the staff were great. Rob made sure he brought plenty of logs over and stoked the fire a few times during the evening to keep us warm. The food was delicious and fairly priced, I would recommend The Saxon Mill, and plan on returning. read more

Booked a last minute table, had the most amazing Sunday roast, piping hot and super fresh. Had the most fantastic service by two waiters called Ashley and Jess. Despite it being extremely busy they both were always around to ask a question and got extra bits and bobs for us super quickly. Just have to say, it was superb. The food was delicious (and I'm a extremely picky eater) so welldone to the chefs. We ordered our drinks and food online with the QR code and Ashley brought our drinks within five minutes and then Jess and Ashley brought our food 2 minutes after that. Both of them made us feel welcome and always had a smile on there faces. Thank you to Jess and Ashley for making our visit exceptional!! Definitely will be returning, worth every penny read more

Went here when I had a craving for Italian pizza. The staff could not have been more efficient. My order arrived quickly and tasted so good!

Me and my family had just left Warwick castle and we were looking for a place to eat nearby before the long journey home, I found The Saxon Mill and I saw 4-5 star ratings straight away. We had trouble parking only to find out why when we stepped into this place. It is huuuggeeeee. 11/10 food, it was very well cooked and presented beautifully, other than the food the restaurant is situated in a really nice, calm place by a river. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone as it has a huge variety of food. You can also have a lot of different types of parties here such as reunions weddings etc. No criticism at all, me and my family loved this place. read more

I've been to the Saxon mill 3 times now as I live local. Twice I have had a bad experience here and I won't be returning. Lovely cocktails but the food is disappointing - bland and over priced. Considering this is the same chain as the queen and castle in kenilworth the standards are definitely different. Sorry Saxon mill but mediocre food and an over priced menu doesn't do it for me read more

In a country often shunned for its bland food and mustached women, I think this restaurant provides a pleasant break from the normal and expected. They've got a very classic pub menu, but with a finer incline to things such as fresh (as opposed to canned) vegetables, a wine list (with wine on it, not horsepiss), and meats that are seasoned (instead of being over-boiled in salt water). Not a lot of covers, and I know they've turned people away even on week nights, so probably a good idea to book early. I really liked the baked Camembert for a starter, and the lamb for dinner. You've got to have lamb if you're in this part of the country - really quite good. read more

Had a number of lunches here, can probably only echo what's been said already. Very consistent quality and a nice location - warm and cosy in the winter but the mill race and river views provide a nice alfresco backdrop for the warmer days of the summer. Has never felt unduly busy, and it's certainly relaxed, though might be advisable to book before going in the evening. read more

Lovely pub just a little way out of Warwick. It's nice to sit outside and watch the river. Good selection of food -and very good food too - but not many vegetarian mains. Good ales. On a nice day, I'd recommend parking in Old Milverton and walking through the church yard and fields to the Saxon Mill. A lovely 10 minute or so walk. read more

Excellent restaurant situated in a great setting. We attended a family reunion here with 16 people and they were able to seat us together in a great spot. Very good food and the wait-staff was outstanding. Located near the Warwick castle. My wife and I will definitely return on our next trip to Coventry. read more

This is a restaurant/bar in Warwick. It is quite pricy for food but delicious! And lovely for a special night out. There are also beautiful walks nearby, I take my dog then have a hot chocolate by open fires, yes dogs are allowed in the bar part! Highly recommend a visit here! read more

AVOID! AWFUL STAFF AWFUL FOOD! Where do I start it was bad from the get go. Me and 4 of my friend decided to come for dinner, 30 mins after we had all ordered and paid together only one meal had come out from the kitchen. No cutlery was available. After a long search and a 10min wait only 3 sets had appeared dispite the fact there were 5 of us. Another 20mins later only two more meals appeared, one meal (a Sunday dinner) with gravy, bacon and stuffing missing, to make matters worse all the veg was also hard. At the point (an hour since ordering and 30mins since the first meal had been served) me and my friend who's food hadn't appeared went in to complain. We were passed around staff, non of which had apologised or could give us an answer as to why our food wasn't there. Later when our food appeared it was cold and things were missing. When we complain again they brought out the rest of our food burnt. To make matters worse while I was waiting to complain, an (older, middle class) women complain and got offered a refund; however when I come to me and my friends were just given dirty looks, probably because we were in our earlier 20s. Additionally all around us tables were filled with dirty plates and no staff came to clean them. The food itself wasn't cheap with each meal being over £15 each and the staff were rude. read more

The setting is gorgeous. If you are looking for a meal with a view, Saxon Mill will more than satisfy. Service is strange on a Sunday evening (when we were there), with limited table service outside. Colleagues enjoyed their burgers. My ribeye was overcooked, but still tasty. All of the staff were extremely accommodating and helpful. read more

I've always loved the Saxon Mill. Sadly this has changed and I will no longer be frequenting it. Food was superbly average on my last visit. Sharing platter exceptionally stingy. Served by an arrogant waitress (possibly the manager? - she was wearing different clothing) who could barely be bothered to take our order. Most disappointing. read more

Great location with amazing view on a calm river. Good was also very good with à really quick service. read more

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Very reliable. Eaten here lots of times. Good food, good service, reasonable prices. Nice relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful building.

Visited the Saxon Mill for the first time on Friday evening. I was there for a couple of drinks with friends so didn't check out the food but the place looks really popular and my friends said it is a good place to eat. It has a working water wheel on site and is in a beautiful setting right by a large open water area which looks really interesting to explore. I'm told you can take a pleasant walk through to Milverton along a footpath at the back. The pub and restaurant is extremely spacious, and has several rooms. We had no trouble parking. The staff were friendly and we had no problems getting served. Will return again to investigate the food and hopefully sit outside on a sunny day. read more

This is a charming place. Located in an old mill, it is a delightful spot for a spring lunch or even more so, for a post work pint on the terrace. Most of my stars here are for ambiance and service. The food was quite good but not extra ordinary. That said I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or for that matter, return to sample more of the fare. read more

A really lovely restaurant/pub in a great location. Right in the countryside with lovely surroundings, it's an amazing place to visit both in Summer and Winter. When the weather is nice and warm, it's great to sit outside by the river sipping on a cool drink and enjoying a bite to eat. In wintertime, there's nothing better than snuggling up on one of the comfy couches in front of the roaring log fire and enjoying a delicious pizza! The restaurant section is also really nice and is somewhere nice to come for a special occasion. The atmosphere is relaxed both in the pub and the restaurant, but it's quite a 'smart' place. Prices are mid-range to expensive but the food is excellent and definitely worth paying a bit more for. read more

Saxon Mill is a great venue - they do tasty food which whilst a little pricey, reflects the quality of the venue and its enduring popularity. Fantastic place to drop in for an early evening drink on a sunny day as you can soak in the historic ambience. Definitely one of my favourite places. read more

Really nice place for food and drinks, relaxed atmosphere in a gorgeous location. Especially nice on a summers day to sit out by the mill overlooking the river. Food is very nice especially the pizza, sunday lunch is also very good. Recently attended a wedding here which was fantastic. Food is not the cheapest but very good value for the quality you get. read more

The food- executed and presented beautifully. The wines - wonderfully compliment the food, I rarely find a place where the gives such a moving experience. The layout - exceptional. Although tables are quite close together you never seem to get the feeling of intrusion of your personal space. All on all I would recommend this wonderful place over and over again. read more

Nice location. Service variable especially if sitting outside. Food pleasant, not great. Reasonably priced.

I usually adore the Saxon Mill. Since moving to London, I only really return to the Midlands to visit relatives but a visit to the Saxon Mill is always in order. Alas, I think this will change as it was not up to its usual standard. Firstly, the sticky platter - what was sticky about it I'd like to ask? The chicken was merely pieces of chicken skewered and the beef ribs has no glaze on them at all. It was the blandest thing I have eaten in a long time. The duck salad was fine, but not as good as I remember. The dessert platter was good value but the cookies seemed stale. A note on the service - we were served by 4 separate people. Three of which were lovely (especially the French girl - was her name Sophie?), but the woman I assume was the manageress (she was in different attire to the rest), was abrupt, brusque and, quite frankly rude. It was perplexing to see the free crisps on our bill. I saw lots of other people chowing down on them, but unfortunately we weren't given the same privilege. read more

Great location. Good Sunday roast... I had the lamb. Sticky toffee pudding was delicious.

Brilliant place to spen a sunday afternoon and eat drink and generally relax. Its a walk or taxi from the town, but well worth it. Food fantastic.and what a building very impressive indeed. read more

Great food but book at busy tes as it gets very busy.

Such a great pub - good food, decoration and atmosphere. You can't beat the setting in the area. Only criticism is that it'll be very busy a lot of the time. read more