The Wyvern - Gosport

Well maybe we should not have come here for a family meal on a Saturday night with a 6 year old but we did.....it was awful. We arrived slightly earlier than the time we booked for and were told to pick a table. We ordered as soon as we could as it was close to the 6 year olds dinner time. Just 4 of us in total. It took over an hour for the meals to arrive and the 6 year olds was last with the wrong items, they took them away and returned around 5 mins later with correct meal. I was lucky I chose a burger but the 6 year olds chicken dippers were awful, I thought she was being picky so tried one it was tough and chewy husband reckoned that it had been sitting around ready for a long time being kept warm. Another family member had a chicken burger with the same problem. The place wasn't even full as we had booked an early dinner, we could not believe it as this was our 3 visit the other 2 being perfect. 3 burgers and 1 childs meal 8 drinks but only 3 alcohol and 1 was a glass of water and we paid £80! Also the language around a 6 year old made me wince. I never want to be in this place again. We thought we had found a local gem after our first 2 visits but sadly this was so bad. We always leave a tip when eating out but not this time, we will probably never return.

Good location and atmosphere but the food is lacking, worth visiting for a drink and some snacks. The pub is pleasant in the summer with the garden and cosy in the winter.

Had roast dinner which was so bad we were unable to eat it! Roast potatoes rock hard but when managed to break into one was mushy on the inside. Carrots were burnt. They forgot stuffing and the peas. Had to ask for gravy as they forgot to put that on. Greens were stone cold and the rest of the meal was luke warm. When advised they were well sorry shall we take it away. Asked for a refund and they said only 25% for food that even the dog wouldn’t eat! My advice is do not go there to eat!

I'm a local person and I have visited the Wyvern many times. Unfortunately my family evening meal out was disappointing, the service was average, the atmosphere was poor and the language in the background with various youngsters was appalling. The food was acceptable but the rib's were full of fat and the slaw was an afterthought. This issue was reported but the staff member who then had a chat with the chef, the response was they are all good quality meats. I beg to differ on this occasion. Prior to attending the establishment I check the menu on the internet, price's and menu listing was different to that of the restaurant menu, he'll of a change. The bill was over £110 pounds and the family I was trying to impress felt very let down. Recommendations will not be forthcoming. Sorry but I've always been impressed with the place.

Nice looking pub/Resturant.Quiet at time of visit only to be expected inbetween Xmas and new year,Party of 6 including two children.Two of us requested ribs that were not available.We then selected our food and waited for our starters that arrived promptly and very good quality. The main Courses took a long time to arrive and again the quality was good and well presented. This was our first visit as we have just moved to the area and will visit again but feel that you need to improve getting food from the kitchen to the tables otherwise a first class experience.