The Elephant Pub & Indian Restaurant

We dropped by early on a Friday evening, without notice, having decided it would be better to stop and eat than to sit in traffic on the M4. Such an excellent decision. We were met by the owner, Abbs, who is charming, and has a warmth evident in the greetings of all the locals who approached him. The restaurant occupies a part of the local pub, and the atmosphere is lively and convivial. The food was yummy. We had a couple of chicken dishes, and some side dishes, and ate far too much. There was so much that we should really have taken a doggie bag, but we took our time and ate everything. I feel that the staff had to open both doors to let us out. Service was friendly and attentive, and it was nice to see the staff being treated so well, and smiling. I am so glad we stopped here for dinner. Very friendly, good food, lively homely atmosphere and good quantities. Wishing you much success and longevity. Thank you for a very good evening.

The food was amazing. The best Indian food I have had for ages. I had the Honey Garlic Jinga for starter and Royal Bengal Bream for main. Really lovely, subtle spicing without too much heat and light and delicate. The accompanying dish that came with the bream was amazing. I am coming back for the Seabass Sensation.

What an absolutely delicious meal we had on a Monday evening for a little date night out!! The atmosphere was lovely. Delightful and attentive waitresses and the owner was also very attentive and quite lovely too! Starting with crispy thin poppadoms and dips and then home made onion bhajis- (gorgeous)! Our main meal came soon after. I had the Hyderabad “Dum” Byriani, which came in a sealed, beautiful mason type jar, holding in all the exquisite spices and flavours of what was, without doubt, the best Byriani I’ve ever had!! Hubby had a very delicious, not too hot 🌶️, Railway Lamb dish. The peshwari Naan and mint dip only served to enhance the deliciousness of the whole meal!! Would visit this place again and again!! Loved it 👍👍❤️❤️❤️

I can only comment on the food as it was a take away. It’s like they used sugar instead of salt in everything, including the chutneys. The most awfully less authentic tasting Indian food I’ve ever had. I can’t believe the reviews. There is no way they are using a tandoor (clay oven) - no remnants of charred flavour what so ever. It’s ridiculously overpriced for what they offer. I guess the food is made to suit the pallets of the locals who get their of Britain’s favourite dish….

Had the Sunday Buffet here today. Absolutely delicious. Great choice, great flavours & good service. Well done Abbs. We will be back.