Was interested to try here, it has a lot of histor...

Was interested to try here, it has a lot of history in Llangollen. It was busy and buzzing. We asked about food at the bar as you walk in, told to " go to the bar upstairs" . We felt we were interrupting her conversation with other customers!! On going up stairs we were greeted and offered a table but told immediately two items were no longer available. Ok, we decided to have thepork loin, with veg, apple sauce and a crackling strip. It was ok, bordering on mediocre. Gravy was unusual, overseasoned, and the crackling strip was merely provided as an adornment to the dish. The waitress was busy clearing tables while we ate, clattering chairs and condiments on the tables and storming in and out. But she came to take our plates, and asked " did we enjoy our food" so I told her, not really, wasn't sure what the purpose was of the crackling strip, was it meant to be eaten. She said " no". I said " if it was, had the chef ever tried to eat it??. It was a bit confrontational. Not a promising start. I have eaten better food ( Comberemere Arms) and been " served" by better staff.