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Yarborough House Cafe

Yarborough House Cafe

The Square, SY9 5BN, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Cafe • British • Chicken • Chocolate


"Thursday 19th May 2022, my husband and I woke up to a hot and sunny day, so we decided to go out for the day to visit Yarborough House Books in the Shropshire town of Bishops Castle. My husband and I strolled round this pretty town taking lots of photographs of it its interesting buildings. We worked out way up the High Street to the top where we went to visit Yarborough House Books. My husband and I entered within and we mooched round the bookshelves. I did not find anything but my husband found another volume to his Oxford History of England Series, he purchased the book on ‘The Earlier Tudors’ By J.D. Mackie for the bargain price of six pounds, so he was very pleased. Yarborough House Bookshop also has a large stock of second hand classical recordings, which comprises around 4,000 CDs, with a particular emphasis on unusual repertoire, British and 20th century music including opera. The bookshop also has a small café attached, so after mooching round my husband and I indulged in a pot of tea and a latte coffee and a flapjack for my husband. Whilst I was there I found inspiration as I wrote a poem called ‘Home of The Fairy’. My husband and I also had the luxury to meet the owner Carol who moved from London over 40 years ago to start her bookshop in Bishops Castle, she was a very pleasant and warm lady. I read her the poem I had written and she asked me to send her a copy for the Bishops Castle website, I was very touched and honoured by this. If you like books and cakes then this is a nice place to visit if you are in the area."

Gaucho Piccadilly

Gaucho Piccadilly

25 Swallow Street London, W1B 4QR, FSA Food H, United Kingdom

Meat • Steak • Barbecue • Gluten Free


"So I chose the restaurant just because it was conveniently located near the theatre I was attending. I walked past, the restaurant looked nice, food on tables looked nice, there were empty tables, so decided to go in. So from start to finish, being honest, nothing was bad, but nothing was good either. After waiting a short while at the entrance to the restaurant I was asked to go back outside register. After asking why, the waiter took me out, appeared to register me to a table in the computer, then walked me back inside… not exactly convenient no one had stopped me prior. The menu came quickly was asked if I would like water, I asked for sparking, but they only offer 1L bottles, not ideal for single diners. So I was already a little frustrated by now, then the waiter came to take my order. I rarely use this word, but I think best describes him: “snooty”. He seemed to know better, challenging what I wanted to order. After stating clearly what I would like, he then didn’t speak with me again, just placing items on my table as they were ready waking away. I had a 400g beef sirloin which was fine, I did ask for rare but was medium at best. Most importantly, the mash potato side was clearly from packet (not fresh) which was bland and disappointing. Finally when I wanted to pay the bill, no one would bring the bill finally had to walk to the service counter to get the check pay. If this was a casual restaurant, then I would not have much to comment, but if they are charging reasonable prices targeting a more premium dining experience, they are missing the mark on several levels. At best I would say this is just a good tourist restaurant."