The Drum and Monkey, Clevedon

we have been here many times to eat and drink and never been disapointed with the food or drink,so after an absence of 6 months and wanting to take our mother out for her 80th my brother and i plus other halves decided to go here for sunday lunch.upon arrival we were told the rest of the party had already arrived and that our drink orders could be taken at the table.we sat down chatting and over 10 mins later still no one had come to take our order 4 drinks or food,i tried to get the attention of one of 3 girls waitressing but they were to busy chatting to each other by the kitchen door so i went to the bar and got them myself.eventualy the meals arrived minus mine,was told there was a problem in the kitchen,but my baked potato was put in front of me to go cold,i asked if it could be taken back to be kept warm.when it re arrived with the main course it was nearly cold,as was my plate and every one elses.my gfs tart was only luke warm and the cheese sauce on my sister in laws chicken was stone cold.the only hot meals were my brothers and mothers both of whom had the sunday roast.finaly half way through eating it they brought out the veg plate that had been forgeton.all in all a special day ruined by poorly maintained food and appalling service at a not inconsiderable price.cannot belive how far this hostelry has fallen in so short a time.i will have to see some great reviews before we try it again

16 Jan 2009 15:59