Went to the Brandling Villa as have always been impressed with their pie and sausage festivals, but have never been so disappointed with a Sunday Lunch. Apart from the fact it might as well have been thrown at me by the surly bar staff girl, who seemed even more put out that we dared to ask for gravy, sauces or any kind of condiment, the contents of the roast had alot to be desired. The carrots were not cooked, and showed pure laziness by not peeling them. The swede mash was also undercooked, meat tough and yorkshire burnt. Also had to sit there looking at our half full plates for a further 40mins after we'd finished, because rather than clear our plates the bar staff kept looking at them from a distance as if they may walk to the bar themselves. Its a real shame as I have always been an admirer of the Villa and its love of ale, festivals and live music. Just think maybe if they made more effort on the daily food and service the pub could be even better.