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Switch locationRowena, Loughborough Road, LE7 7NL Rothley, Leicestershire, GB
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Staff lovely as usual but very disappointing having made the twelve mile journey to find the restaurant closed for a private event - Not the first time this has happened. Staff advised it’s out of t... See more
Have just visited your new Tewksbury store as this was a convenient place for our family all to meet. Everyone was very helpful in store. We decided we would have lunch here. We were told there would... See more
Lovely trip to the Dobbies Rothley Leicester Store today. The Customer Service we received was yet again, exceptional.... Cafe assistant Kyesha was polite, cheerfull ,helpfull and showed gen... See more
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Dobbies has been the home of gardening for over 150 years. You can trust us to provide quality products, expert advice and inspirational ideas for you outdoor space, whatever size it may be. But it's not all about the greenery. At your local Dobbies, you'll find all you need for your home and garden, plus delicious food and drinks in our restaurant. Visit www.dobbies.com to find out more.
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Rowena, Loughborough Road, LE7 7NL, Rothley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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Always plenty of items to tempt you to…
Always plenty of items to tempt you to buy when one arrives, but they are normally slightly out of my price range.
It is great to hold a Dobbies card as…
It is great to hold a Dobbies card as it gives so much more back in rewards.
Too much Christmas domination
Too much Christmas domination. Limited food options available in cafe

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester
Disappointed
Ordered full breakfast only to find out there was a problem in the kitchen and fried egg was not available. Very disappointed, I had a refund as I don't like scrambled egg which was the only option. Very disappointed.

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester
No staff
Been to rothley for coffee and yet again no staff dirty tables and a very long wait to get a coffee after waiting in queue for 25 mins we gave up .
This is not the first time this has happened in fact lost count every time we go it is the same will not be going again and I have cancelled .yclub card as it is a waste of time

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Free drinks and a nice lunch
Free drinks and a nice lunch. Dog friendly area to eat.
Lovely trip to the Dobbies Rothley…
Lovely trip to the Dobbies Rothley Leicester Store today.
The Customer Service we received was yet again, exceptional.... Cafe assistant Kyesha was polite, cheerfull ,helpfull and showed geniune care by looking out for us in keeping our grandson happy by getting colouring supplies for him while he sat with us having our hot drinks....very assertive and caring!
Tina at the tills served us with friendliness, patience and calmness while I struggled to find a coupon email I had received. ...she was very understanding and showed kindness.
I really appreciated the efforts she showed in not making me feel rushed!
Great morning spent out in a nice, clean airy store....surrounded by glorious
Christmas spirit and lovely, smiley staff!
Thankyou
Ridiculous prices
I wanted a sausage cob. Told that’s breakfast only menu. Offered sausage and chips with bread on side, with coffee. £18!! Came with instant. Gravy which was awful. Plonked on table with no hesitance. Appalling service and price for a sausage sandwich .Never again .

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester
Staff need to be aware of terms of offers so they do not give incorrect information
visited yesterday to take advantage of the 30% off Christmas items deal. I had read that Waitrose items were not included in the deal. I was interested in the Christmas Cakes which priced at £12.49 are not cheap, and i was discussing their good review with a member of staff who assured me anything on the Christmas food table was included in the 30% off deal. On checking my bill they were not included so three items cost £18. On speaking to the Store Manager to suggest the staff are made aware, the attitude was oh well, the deal is over now!

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester
I have already submitted a review a few…
I have already submitted a review a few days after my visit Saturday 18.11 2023
I like the store as it is clean
I like the store as it is clean, well equipped with a good variety of products. The staff are usually pleasant and helpful.
Lovely garden centre
Lovely garden centre, staff are lovely, helpful & polite.
Cafe food was lovely.
Understaffed
We visited the rothley branch of the restaurant on Saturday 28th October, The restaurant is very understaffed closed the kitchen at 3pm because they had a Halloween party on but didn’t inform the customers until we got to the front of the line.

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The driveway into Dobbies needs…
The driveway into Dobbies needs repairing it is so bad! Did not know the Dobbies card expired after a year! Staff were rude when I asked for my free coffees as I was unaware it had expired. Put me off don't think I will bother going again!

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester
Friendly staff
we always head for the restaurant for…
we always head for the restaurant for our 'free' coffees
with one of wonderful selection of cakes of course. Staff are so helpful and friendly. we enjoy a leisurely walk around again chatting to the staff even if they are busy they find time to help and advise. the staff at Rothley seem to enjoy their work too.
Never again !!
Not been to Dobbies in long time !
Already written review via google!
We won't be returning (Ever)
Karen thanks for your reply via my google review, but tried main website.
Just like your store "Completley unhelpful and waste of time"
Other members please see my google review.
September 2023
Friendly, helpful staff. Good sale prices on some plants and gardening equipment.
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