Coleford Bridge Road, Mytchett, Camberley, Surrey GU166DS
http://www.pub-explorer.com/surrey/pub/quaysmytchett.htm
My wife and I have lived about 500 metres from the Quays (formerly knows as the Cross Quays) for four years now, and for some reason have never felt its pull. We have walked around it and possibly even driven into the car park on a whim, but maybe I had been avoiding "Two for one" establishments due to overdosing on them during my London student days.
This remedied, we have now been twice in two weeks. Maybe having a baby changes your personality. It certainly changes your life.
The interior of the pub is a cavernous space which sits right on the water's edge and affords lovely views across the lake which teems with activity from the thriving attached waterskiing business. On a summmer's day it is one of the nicest views in the area, and is understandably popular for wedding crowds, parties, etc. It is probably adviseable to get in early to bag a great table for the afternoon, but the turnover of happy and satisfied customers probably means you won't be waiting long in any case.
Foodwise, the big draw is the Sunday Roast, which at £10.75 for two (£5.87 per head) represents extraordinary value, as attested to by the long queue by the Carvery stand. I am happy to report that it is all pretty darn good, from the selection of Tractor Assured Meats down to the Yorkshire Puds, Roasties, Parsnips, Carrots, Cauliflower Cheese, etc. I think it comes out at about £7 a head if you want pudding also (traditional stuff done well).
The staff are primarily young, hardworking and seem pretty happy with their lot. I noticed by the door that there is a plaque declaring that it was chosen as "Number 5 in the best large scale businesses to work at" by the Sunday Times. That seems a pretty good credential.
Cost: under £10 a head plus drinks
Family friendly: Absolutely
Overall rating: Outstanding value
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