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Bistro Este

Bistro Este

221 Upper Newtownards Road, BT4 3, Belfast, United Kingdom

Soup • Fish • Meat • Bistro


"Been going here since it opened and always felt it well priced, imaginative food and good ingredients. Last night it could only claim to be one of the three. The flavour of the scallops in my starter was killed stone dead by the spicyness of...the XO sauce which was good in itself, but the scallops belonged nowhere near it. My main of fish cakes and prawns was a disaster due to the poor quality of the ingredients. My hake a grey colour and mushy, not the firm white glistening piece of fish I would expect for a dish. The prawns also soft and mushy, clearly not fresh. The fish cakes were in fact potato croquettes fish in these was nonexistent. My dining partners dish of lamb was dry and as a slo cooked piece of meat one would expect the opposite. I suspect not freshly made for it to eventually dry out like that. His gnocchi hard from being re heated and fried, the element of mint was there but fading. Service was average as our table piled up with empty glasses and an empty water bottle I had to pile them to the side to make it obvious. White and rose wines are chilled to death. Its a rather annoying trait that they swirl ice in each glass to make it cold then pour refrigerated wine into it. A Viognier I ordered was barely recognisable. The rose I suspect oxidised by living a long lonely life in the fridge. It was drinkable though. Trip advisor need to update prices here. Starters are and mains start at for chicken and for veggie option but most with fish and chips Gone is the early bird menu."

Mulberry

Mulberry

146 Oatlands Drive, KT13 9HB, Elmbridge, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • British • Breakfast


"We had a lovely table overlooking the 'garden '. The service was not as good as it could be. One of the guests had lipstick on their water glass. Plates were being cleared away before two of the guests had finished eating this happened 3 times, after one of our guests mentioned it. We all felt the selection of starters and desserts were poorly displayed and there was a lack of choice. The charcuterie board and pate had been out for a while and had started to turn up at the edges. Previously dining before the pandemic there was more selection of both starters and desserts. We had a bottle of champagne and was very surprised by how it was served the senior waiter (in a suit didn 't pour into a tilted glass to avoid the overflow of bubbles but into the glass left on the table! As a hotel that has spent £M 's on refurbishment, it was very disappointing to see the external entrance have two large planters of dead plants in them! We choose to have coffee outside and would of like to have had it on the terrace off the Mulberry restaurant to be told that we had to have it outside at the front of the building where there is a wooden seating area this is just off the car park!. Not really a tranquil place with cars driving past continually. The terrace off the Mulberry Restaurant is a wasted area as this would be perfect for coffee. Also looking out of the window planters also with dead shrubs and plants in them! Our overall experience not what we were expecting from a 4* establishment we all left very disappointed and wouldn’t recommend to friends and family. It is a beautiful hotel with wonderful surroundings; however all this seems to be for weddings events and not enough focus put on the diners in the restaurant."

The Blue Boar

The Blue Boar

Market Place, RM4 1UA, Epping Forest, United Kingdom

Pub • Pubs • Steak • Drinks


"We decided to go here as a last resort as all the best pubs were fully booked. 12 of us out celebrating my nans birthday. First thing we experienced as we walked through the door was the stench of poo from the toilets, walk past that to the bar area owners just sat their blowing his nose, slurping up his own dinner, gross. We are then taken to the back of the restaurant, where there is large circle table and two rectangle tables pushed together, one with a cloth, one without, table not dressed at all (thanks for making that area special after taking a £120 deposit) We arrived at 7:30 our dinner plates were still not cleared by 9:30, restaurant wasn't even busy, food was so bad, zero flavour, over cooked (avoid rib of beef and croquettes disgusting) they forgot two of our starters, messed up one of them, each meal didn't clear our plates away after we'd finished 1 hour gap between starters and mains, service was so poor, didn't take one glass away from the table the whole meal (photo) no one asking if we're ok, had to walk up and ask the owner if he could ask the staff (who were just out in the kitchen laughing and joking) if someone could come and clear our plates, he offered a round offered drinks aggressively like he thought that would solve everything, just a rubbish experience start to finish, didn't have any ginger beer, the wine tasted like ribeana, owner doesn't care, no manager organising the teenage staff, awful food, avoid at all costs."

Crooked Billet

Crooked Billet

2 Westbrook End, Newton Longville MK17 0DF, MK17 0DN, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • British • Vegetarian


"Rating: I recently had the opportunity to visit The Crooked Billet, and I must say that my overall impressions were positive. Here's a breakdown of my experience at this pub: Atmosphere and Seating: The pub boasts a pleasant ambiance, especially with its good outdoor seating options. The area surrounding the pub is peaceful, creating a relaxed environment for enjoying a drink or a meal. It's an ideal spot if you're looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Staff: The bar staff were friendly and welcoming, which added to the positive atmosphere. They provided attentive service and were knowledgeable about the drink options available. Their warm demeanor contributed to a pleasant experience overall. Drink Prices: I found the drink prices at The Crooked Billet to be reasonable and in line with my expectations for a pub in the area. It's always reassuring when the prices match the quality and atmosphere of the establishment. Food: Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to try the food during my visit, but based on my positive experience with the other aspects of the pub, I'm inclined to return and give it a try in the future. I have high hopes that the food will be of the same quality and meet my expectations. In conclusion, The Crooked Billet is a nice pub located in a peaceful area, offering good outdoor seating and a friendly bar staff. The drink prices are fair, making it a worthwhile visit if you happen to be in the area. While I didn't sample the food on this occasion, I plan to return in the future to give it a try based on the overall positive experience I had. I can confidently say that The Crooked Billet is a good pub that is worth considering for a pleasant outing."