We had our wedding reception at the departure lounge in May. From the first time we looked at the venue and met Simon, we were very excited about the opportunity to shape the venue exactly how we wanted and add lots of personal touches. Simon is cool calm and collected about any requests we could come up with, such as hanging a big hoop with disco balls off the pole of the marquee! We had very wet weather but Simon took ownership of making sure everything still ran super smoothly between the cafe and the marquee for the hog roast, a roaming brass band, welcome drinks and everything in between. All ours friends and family said how lovely the food was and we were able to hire a food truck for the evening food. If you want to put personal touches on your wedding day but still want to have a very accommodating venue manager, caterer, bar service - look no further! Thank you Simon and team!

Nice atmosphere with interesting automotive themed decor that fits the layout and location well. It could of just been a busy morning but we had to go and find the waitress to get the menu and then again when we wanted to order which wasn’t ideal. There was a good choice of breakfast combinations on the menu but unfortunately many of them weren’t available to order that morning - no eggs or hash browns or vegetarian sausages which again wasn’t ideal for a Sunday morning breakfast. The food we did manage to have was well cooked if a little cold and the staff were friendly and apologetic the whole time - I’m prepared to go again to see if we just caught them on a bad day. Update : since I wrote this I have been back three times and every time they had a full menu on offer with no choices unavailable so I clearly caught them on a rare day when they didn’t have all the items on the menu - my bad luck rather than their fault - every subsequent breakfast has been great, well cooked and generous portions - I recommend it.

This is a regular monthly trip to meet up with friends and share breakfast. Our group can swell to 16 or more people or, like today, be as small as 6 people. The food and drinks are tasty and good quality at a reasonable price. Staff are lovely and attentive even when the restaurant is busy. Dietary restrictions: There is a good menu. However, I have specific dietary requirements, so I just request what I need when ordering and the staff sort it out. Parking: Most Sundays, there is a car boot sale on, so parking can get busy, but as regular customers, we are able to organise our own group to park together close to the restaurant.

Had the regular breakfast, the sausages were terrible really cheap and tasteless. Egg was small and pale not much taste there either. 1 small piece of toast and all for £9:50. Very disappointed as it is such a nice place. Owners making silly savings in buying cheap products. Won’t be coming back.

We couldn't be happier to have spent our wedding day at The Departure Lounge. If we were to do it all over again, we'd be back in a heartbeat. Absolutely everything was perfect. The communication, help and advice from the moment we approached Simon for a quote was tip top. Nothing was ever too much of an ask and he made a busy (and potentially stressful) time so easy for us. Simon and his team are genuinely nothing short of wonderful. Sophie and Tina were so lovely and helpful during the week we set up (and on the day!), and Jess and the lady behind the bar (whose name we sadly didn't get) went above and beyond in the evening to make sure everything went smoothly and that our guests (and us) had the very best time. This was not lost on our friends and family (or our photographer)... so many people have commented on how great the team were. The food was also absolutely amazing too. We had the Ploughman's spread and the hog roast. Both were fantastic and everything was of a very high quality. Our guests have not stopped talking about the brie or the pork! The wine was also delicious, and the bar very well stocked. So many of our friends have been nervous in the run up to their weddings. We never, ever had that and that genuinely comes down to knowing that The Departure Lounge would do the most amazing job. It's safe to say the team went on to exceed our expectations beyond measure! We really did have the best day, and we will forever be grateful to The Departure Lounge for that.

Popped in for a quick working lunch whilst passing. Homely, friendly and welcoming decor and atmosphere. Good choice of food for a small cafe. Fish finger sandwiches were a winner.

Came here to see the Hillside Car Boot Sale. After some much-needed bargain hunting - we popped in to café for breakfast. The vintage and retro decor inside is a nice touch.

Nice cafe which holds monthly afternoon classic car meets on the first Sunday of each month. Large field to park in and look around. The food is really good too, good burgers with all sorts of varieties available, and the chips are cooked just right.

My daughter and her future husband chose this place for their wedding reception. It was a brilliant choice. Simon and his team could not have been more helpful and the whole venue was fantastic. Everyone seemed to have a great time. If you are looking for a relaxed venue for an event this place gets my vote every time.

Really liked this place, quirky interior and a lovely spot to stop. Staff really nice too. Seating inside and out with a small play area for kids. They have a cafe and bar. We had a jacket potato which came with a homemade coleslaw. I would have taken a picture but we were too hungry. Cyclist and biker friendly - plenty of parking.