Reviews The Treehouse

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Stuart Macaulay
+4.5
An outdoor but indoor experience.. My Fiancee and I visited The Tree House on a Monday night. It was nice and quiet with only a few couples and one waitress.

First impressions was the decor, the whole place was furnished with heavy wood furniture which had a un-sanded look. You can't but help feel the contours of the tables, the knots in the wood. It does however mean that you have to be a bit more careful when placing drinks on the tables, especially if you have had a few alcoholic drinks. The fairy lights on the ceiling mimic stars and the outdoor style furniture give the whole place a feeling of outdoor dining.
The waitress was very polite and friendly and while we were deciding where to sit she recommend a table which, in the bitterly cold weather we have been having was, welcomely, right next to the radiator.
I ordered a beer and my fiancee ordered the house red. Now normally, my fiancee is pretty picky with wines, so I was relieved to hear that she liked the house red. Fruity with a clean aftertaste so the owners have good taste in wine thats for certain. Indeed, the drinks and wine selection is varied and caters for all tastes.
We ordered starters and mains. I had the curried crab which was off the specials for the day, my other half had the bread selection as she could not decide on a starter. Needless to say, the bread selection was good and varied with some interesting breads. The curried crab I had was well presented and had a very nice texture. I was expecting something slightly spicy, and sadly it was very mild. But it did very well at clearing the palet for the main course.
During this time I was engrossed in conversation with my fiancee and I didn't even notice the waitress replace our cutlery which was a refreshing change from the usual "your in my way" attitude that a lot of waiting staff usually have.
For a main I had the Venison which I asked to be cooked medium rare, and just as requested thats what I got as so often I never get meat cooked the way I request, the venison was cooked exceedingly well. It was soft and juicy, but it did seem to lack a little seasoning. The venison came with potato dauphinoise which again was nicely cooked. It was probably a little dry for what I would normally like as I like quite a lot of sauce, but the potatoes were soft and the creamy flavour was spot on. The red cabbage that came with the dish was perfect and the sauce was packed ful of flavour if a little salty.
My Fiancee had a burger which a tomato relish. The burger was perfect and the chips which were presented in a little metal bucket were tasty. I tried the relish, which was very tasty, however I wasn't that keen on the large chunks of onion.
Both dishes were very well constructed and all the favours worked well together and both portions were of a good size. You definitely wouldn't feel hungry after a meal here. Indeed we were so full, we didn't have room for desert after.
My only real criticism is the service charge being automatically applied to the bill at 12.5%. No doubt we probably would have tipped this for the staff anyway as we left feeling very happy with the service, but I generally dont like restaurants almost forcing us to pay for the service which should be discretionary with the customer. I certainly like to feel that my tip is going to the staff however and not to the restaurant owner.
But to sum up, the service was excellent and the food very good. With the ambiance of the restaurant including the interesting furnishings it was a good night out and I would probably visit again.
Feb 05, 2012
5
The Management
+5
"The Tree House offered an exceptional dining experience. The shawarmas were flawlessly cooked, and the bar staff were impeccable in their service. They were exceptionally considerate, preparing dishes that catered to those with allergies. The ambiance was inviting, and the service was truly top-notch. We had an unforgettable time. Highly recommended!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4
dinnamita
+4
The food and the service are amazing. However there needs to be a way where the servers can get a tip without having to pay cash (because who has cash these days?!)
5
Marcus G
+5
Fantastic dinner with really great atmosphere and helpful staff. We had two starters, two mains and two drinks and everything was perfect! Can't wait to come back!
4
Neil
+4
A decent pub in a good location of South Croydon. On sunny days the garden area gets busy so it is advisable to book in advance, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. There is a good selection of drinks available. Staff are friendly and hardworking. Haven't tried the food but did get food envy from the plates I saw on other tables. Toilets were clean to a satisfactory standard.
5
Clare Langrish-Dixon (CLD)
+5
Really enjoyed our lunch here at the weekend. When I called to book our table a lovely lady called Judy took our booking and advised that they were dog friendly which was great (they even serve doggy roast dinners on Sundays!) Food was tasty, good value and service was quick and super friendly. We parked at Spices Yard which was cheaper than on street parking and only a 2 min walk to the pub. We would not hesitate to return.
5
Julia King
+5
Lovely place and always great service and food..very clean and welcoming...update came for roast dinner - roast beef....just phenomenal especially the gravy....
5
E. E
+5
Customer service lovely! You need extra bread to enjoy the pate fully. Spice up your prawns the way I did, and you'll never regret it. Desserts, sticky toffee pudding was lovely just like the waffles and ice cream. Waffles not too sweet. Gorgeous combo. Presentation of seabass excellent. Steak and fat fries lovely! No regrets on any of the meals.
4
Lucie Kullova
+4
We had roast dinner, which was good but not great. Meat was tasty and was generous on both meat and veg, but it didn't deliver according to the description. The veg supposed to be honey roasted but instead tasted like boiled. Hoping for improvement in the future.
5
lau foure
+5
Lovely place with nice beer garden. Delicious food. Great drinks selection. Waitress with the piercings is excellent. Couldn't do enough for us. Unfortunately she had to deal with an unpleasant table next to us with she which she did politely despite their rudeness. Well done 👏👏👏 😀
5
Constance Bryan
+5
Went to have a roast dinner yesterday with a friend and I must say it was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing and so were the cocktails. Thank you to judith who looked after us, your service was outstanding. A must try if you've never been.
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