Bento Bento

A Japanese-style meal featuring a variety of delights such as rice, meat or fish, vegetables, and pickles, all neatly packed in a box.

The Gibraltar Rock

The Gibraltar Rock

2 East Street, NE30 4EB, North Tyneside, United Kingdom

Pub • Pizza • British • European


"Honestly they let themselves down this time. It was not busy, I’d say about 3-4 tables worth of customers and maybe 2 couples outside. We walked in and got told to sit anywhere. Then we sat for a good 15 minutes before getting served. Whilst waiting the two gents working there were scruffy and wearing dirty white trainers, which wasn’t a great professional look. The 2 female workers were much better dressed in casual yet smart clothing. Whilst waiting we were watching the 2 male workers slooowly make about 8 cups of coffee. I’m not sure why it took both of them to make these cups and it was painfully slow to watch! We finally ordered and got served our drinks pretty quick. The food didn’t take a long time to come and although it was clear my burger had been sat under the heater for a while it still tasted very good. The fish and chips were very nice and were very pleasant. Although we didn’t use the carvery a lot of people had to stand and wait for a few minutes before getting served each time. To be fair I do like the Gib rock but it was the staff that ruined it this time (two of them anyway) and it was clear there was a lack of ‘leadership’ and with someone taking charge and having more control over what seemed a jumbled and confused staffing situation I think the issues I’ve mentioned would of been thwarted. Plus dressing a bit smarter. I’m not asking for a tux but at least clean attire (again the female workers were fine). Will I be returning to the Gib rock… in a nut shell yes! However we are re thinking plans to have my partners evening there before our wedding which is something that will be discussed over the coming weeks."

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak

41 Barley Mow Ln, Bromsgrove, United Kingdom, Bournheath United Kingdom

Fish • Wine • Coffee • British


"I 've had issues with this establishment since day one but avoided saying much due to having friends employed there. We have had some awful meals here, they don 't follow the law on weights and measures act, they don 't display documents which they are legally required to do. They hire staff who harass underage girls who also work there, head chefs previously have been cocaine addicts and worked under the influence. I was verbally assaulted by a member of kitchen staff prior to a trial shift I was supposed to have there, I declined my trial shift after this and have not stepped foot back there since. Myself and my husband decided to pop in tonight for one final drink on his birthday to be informed we were barred, when we questioned this with the new supervisor who had not met us he cleared it up and said we could come back as long as I didn 't slate them on Facebook again I have made comments about negative experiences I have had there which I am in my right to do but never have I made false accusations about the venue or staff. The response to a complaint should ALWAYS be a sorry and work to rectify it, not to bar a customer for being rightfully upset. From being regulars with good relationships with staff and other customers to feeling bullied, ignored and pushed out for falling victim to verbal attacks is appalling. To sum up, disgusting management, law breaking and bullying, no doubt I will be barred for this but good riddance, I 'm happy to not step foot in here again. Sincerely, a fellow publican and license holder :"