I visited the Malthouse with friends recently, it was my second time dining here. I am sorry to report that I was left disappointed on this return visit. I am a vegetarian, and am often left frustrated by limited menu options when I dine out, however, generally I find most restaurants quite accommodating if I don't find something on the menu which I can eat. The Malthouse served two vegetarian options on the night we dined- one containing Goats Cheese and the other containing tofu. Unfortunately I do not eat either-though I fully acknowledge that most vegetarians would be happy with these menu options!! When the waiter asked for my order I enquired if there was an alternative, I was told I could have side orders of vegeatables. There was an awkward silence before I asked if perhaps the chef might do something else? The waiter seemed put out by my enquiry. He later returned and said the chef would do a vegetable thai green curry, there was not a second option. When the dish arrived it was luke warm and had a film over it as though it had not been reheated properly, It was also very bland and tasteless, I would have conveyed this to the waiter has he asked how our meal was but he did not.I don't mean to do a disservice to the food overall as my friends enjoyed their meals but its just disappointing in this day and age that those who don't eat meat are limited to two options on a menu with little or no thought put into offering an alternative.

4 of us went for dinner and it was highly enjoyable. The last time I ate here(about 2 yr ago) I was very disappointed as the quality was poor. I understand the place has changed management and the level of service and food has improved no end. I would recommend the haddock for any fish lovers but overall all 4 of us were very pleased with our meal.

We visited The Malt House on Christmas Eve this year and We were all highly disappointed with what it had to offer. Firstly for Christmas lunch the prices were ridiculous considering we were told by the manager that they were "using up food". Firstly there was no set menu and all dishes were priced as if we were sitting down to an evening meal, it was 2.30pm. When our food had been ordered, only then we were told they had run out of one of the main and most reasonably priced dishes in the place.The restaurant lacked atmosphere and not one of the staff wished us a Happy Christmas. In short, an over priced, bland meal and I certainly would not be in a rush back to this place, as one felt that even in these harsh economic times this restaurant was out to make a fast buck and didn't consider the patrons who visit there year on year.