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Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"Visited recently for an evening Meal. Beer was great, same I could not say the same for the food. A member of our partly had the veg curry paid £4.95 on top of the £14.95 for the privilege of adding chicken . Curry sauce was very nice, about 4 pieces of chicken the rest was just sweet pepper....loads if it!. Not sure if boiled rice is seen as a luxury these days. cause the serving was no more than 2 tablespoons, which was ridiculous, served with a dry supermarket nan. Another dish was chicken with was described as 'tough '! the other meals were described as just OK, but none of our party would be in any rush to return. Keeping a balanced perspective the young serving staff were excellent, very attentive provided great service. Feels like something has definitely changed in the kitchen, because we used to have great meals at the Queens last year."
Food • Steak • Cafés • Western
"The service at this restaurant is incredible. I recently tried their vegan square sausage and it was absolutely delicious. My sister placed an order yesterday and they had it ready quickly."
Kebab • Mexican • European • Fast Food
"amazing eating, friendly staff and very inexpensive. the red basket food offers are very valuable and the children's menu is just the right size and the right price. children also get an egg with beats for £1! the milkshakes are amazing, just the right thick and not too sweet. the fricken (fried pickles) were a little disappointing, but we expected a whole gherkin and not discs so that most of this is on us. I would definitely recommend going here. it can wait for a table, but they can also collect order here, so no apologies to not get the food."
Steak • Vegan • British • European
"To say this place is a hidden gem is an understatement! The atmosphere was electric, the service phenomenal and the food was to die for! To start, three of us had the beef ragu arancini and it did not disappoint. Crunchy breadcrumbs covered rice with a soft bite and hiding in the centre was a delicious ragu with melted stringy mozzarella cheese! The burnt shallot aioli added the final touch. Our other friend went with the fiery chicken wings. The portion was generous and the coating had a warming kick. Crisp and full of flavour but soothed by the blue cheese dip. The mains consisted of two rump steaks and two plates of belly pork. The rump steak was cooked to each of our likings (medium rare and medium) served alongside the garlic sautéed potatoes, crunchy onion rings, mushroom and tomato with the perfect amount of peppercorn sauce to accompany. To say the steak was melt in your mouth is an understatement! I can hand on heart say it was the best steak I have EVER had! My plate was almost wiped clean I also got to try the pork belly. The fat had a wonderful crunch, the belly itself was tender and the stuffing was divine (I am not a fan of raisins but they worked so well) For dessert… I went with the chocolate brownie served with a cherry compôte and vanilla ice cream. Every mouthful left me wanting more and more. The compôte was slightly sharp against the sweet chocolate and the vanilla ice cream just cleansed the palette. Also on order were the mulled wine poached pear (2) Something I didn’t get to try as the they were devoured in seconds. From the empty bowls it is clear to say that they were delicious (served with champagne and strawberry sorbet) I honestly cannot wait to return and have another fantastic meal here (steak night for myself and the missus) Thank you so so much for an amazing dining and service experience!"
Bars • Meat • Beer • Cheese
"I have been quite reluctant to write this but its been bugging me all week. Me and my friend came here for drinks on Saturday we had a table booked in the evening. Upon greeting we was told we could not bring drinks from downstairs (cain and grain) to upstairs which was fine so i went back downstairs to take the drinks back when a staff member at the desk at the bottom told me who ever told you that is talking rubbish and then he escorted me back upstairs with the drinks and spoke to someone then everything was fine we was seated and given menus. A male came over he was slim build and had a tash/beard we asked some advice on some of the cocktails he was very impatient gave no advice and he had a really bad attitude and told us the description is in the cocktails, my friend asked for 5mins to decide as he dosnt handle pressure like that. 5mins goes by guy comes back i order us both same cocktails. Cocktails arrive we cheers then the guy who serves us comes back with the bill on the table which we are confused as we didnt ask so i took the bill to him asked him why he got the bill his response was and i quote “im finding you both difficult to serve and quite frankly i do not like the look of you” i was in shock so i asked to see the manager straight away i told her the story she went in the back to talk to him or someone and came back out and said we have to leave as he feels uncomfortable now. Honestly never in my life have i felt so embarrassed and in shock how a premises like this can treat customers. Looking back through the reviews of this place it seems a common pattern of rude staff which is a shame as it seems a cool little place to drink. Let me know when under new management or you hire some staff who have a slight interest in the customers needs il give it another shot until then i highly advise people stay away and i do not recommend, however i do recommend cain and grain."
Steak • Cakes • American • Breakfast
"beautiful view of the river and the cow tower from a beautiful outside seating area. very pleasant staff, but were informed about my wobble allergy and then brought about everything with an early onsight. the burgers were really good and we didn't wait very long. the reserve ribs were apparently very juicy and tasty, but as they were sprinkled with early oncrowd, I didn't know. not too expensive. would definitely recommend."
Pub • Pubs • British • European
"Do you like pub food? Do you like Michelin stars? Do you want an amazing meal with little to no pretension? Do you want to go to a pub that's practically in the middle of nowhere? If you answered yes to these four questions, head immediately to The Royal Oak. We had a slight concern when my GPS said we had arrived and it was a completely different pub. Luckily, the right pub was just a bit further up the road. We booked Sunday Lunch, because who doesn't like Sunday Lunch in a pub? If you bring your Ferrari, you can park right in the front as well! The inside is really warm and charming. There are really friendly staff there to welcome you in and let you sit in some comfy chairs and couches and have a drink while you're waiting for your fourth dining companion to arrive. So kudos to that. Our table was in the back in what looked like was an add-on. But one whole wall is full of windows overlooking a beautiful garden, so you don't really feel like you're shoved way in the back corner. The service was a bit slow, but if you're not in a rush, why does it matter? We ordered the baked Vacherin Mont d'or cheese (which in the winter, I will be doing at home instead of baked brie or Camembert) and a couple of Scotch Eggs and Rabbit on toast as pre-nibbles. The eggs and rabbit were nice, but not amazing, but the cheese dip was great. And the bread basket they served was awesome as well. Several types of bread with butter. The olive flatbreads were awesome, and since two diners didn't like olives, two of us got to eat a lot of them. They'll bring as much bread as you ask, but it's super easy to go overboard. For my starter I opted for something different than everyone else and got the game terrine. What a mistake that was. Not that the terrine wasn't delicious. It was, but the rabbit lasagne was like heaven in your mouth. I was super jealous of everyone else. For my main I ordered the hare and trotter pie. The crust wasn't the most amazing, but the filling was probably the best pie filling I've ever had. The hare and trotter were soft and luscious and the gravy was phenomenal. It was really rich so toward the end I had to cut the richness with the delicious mash they served with it. The other half had the woodcock and I tried a few bites of that as well. Awesome. Simply awesome. His only complaint was that it was huge and very rich so it was hard to finish it all, and he didn't want dessert at the end of the meal. For dessert, two of us ordered the chocolate fondant and one the butterscotch pudding. I loved the fondant, but again it was really good sized and incredibly rich. It was a lot after the rich pie. And the filling was almost too oozy. At least it wasn't over done. We also ordered some Madeleines and our coffees and teas came with Petits Fours. The Madeleines were kind of boring for me, they needed more flavor, but the Petits Fours (a raisin cake, coconut marshmallow and a chocolate truffle) were great. The coffee not so much. I hate ordering filter coffee and just getting a long pull espresso. They are not the same. But the bad parts were really minor. The good parts far outshown and some of the dishes we had were some of the best dishes of the weekend. The woodcock was fantastic and I'm still having dreams about my pie. I need to figure out how to make something that good at home. With a better pie crust. It's unfortunate that it's not really conveniently close, because I could see myself ending up here quite a bit. Since I was driving, I couldn't drink either, but given my state the night before, it was probably a good thing. If you're in the area and fancy an amazingly laid back atmosphere with awesome food, book this place!"
Meat • Steak • Cheese • Turkish
"We went to our first quiz Leap Year Quiz last night, group of 6, and had a great night. Wasn 't sure what to expect, but it was really well organised and had a buzzing atmosphere. A real mix of rounds which made it fun. Everyone seemed to be having a ball and interacting well! We didn 't have any food, but it looked so good that we have booked to return for a meal next week! A lot of effort went into the quiz, we especially loved the tasting round! Really liked the fact that there was tabs and table service. 4 of our party had never been to The Blue Anchor before, but we will be coming back!! Highly recommended!"
Kebab • Pizza • Sushi • Seafood
"We booked this place in advance and would advise anyone else to do the same! It’s very good. We judge burgers by our benchmark which is Beefy Boys this place stood up very well against them. Admittedly there’s no choice of patty but that doesn’t matter too much. The beef is good quality, as are the rest of the ingredients. I had a “This is Liverpool” but could barely decide between a few of them to be honest and they sounded awesome! I thought it all went very well together including the curry sauce which I did have slight concerns over but actually worked beautifully. My partner went for the “Awesome HQ” which she loved. We shared some “Bacon Bacon Fries” which were bang on the money, superb My only negative which I feel needs mentioning were the toilets. I get the vibe this place is going for, works great, but the toilets were pretty rank stinking of p1ss which was just sitting in the urinal not draining anywhere. I felt this should be addressed when part of a restaurant/food environment. Overall our experience was a good one with nice polite service, and everything reasonably priced."
Fusion • Mexican • American • Vegetarian
"As a longtime customer of Mexico 70, I am disappointed to leave a negative review. The Taco menu has been reduced to only 6 options, with no consideration for vegan choices. The loaded fries are no longer available, replaced by bland and dry tatertots. Overall, it was a big letdown. Unfortunately, change is not always for the better. The service was satisfactory, with a rating of 5 out of 10. The atmosphere was decent, with a rating of 4 out of 10. The cost per person for dinner was between £20-30."
Pub • Wine • Fish • British
"we were a group of 25-30 with a car club lunch and a game of skittles. the skittles gasse is located in its own functional space on the side of the pub, so was ideal for the purpose. when it was pre-ordered, we had three. Dishes including a vegetarian and judged by the numbers that went up for seconds, we were not alone to appreciate the eating. so hate the kitchen team, even those behind the bar take care of us, many thanks for a great afternoon."
Pub • Fish • Steak • British
"Awful meal tonight at The Acorn. Starter came out in five minutes, so when forty five minutes later there was no sign of the main meal, it was clear that something was up, so a member of staff had to be approached. When it did eventually appear, the steak ordered as a medium rare was very much on the side of rare (oozing with blood), and the 'sizzling ' aspect of the course seemed to have given the chef the impression that he didn 't need to cook the mushrooms and tomatoes, so therefore the hot plate would do the work for them. Onion rings were limp, lifeless, and had clearly seen the fryer for only the briefest periods. Onions themselves were charcoal. Chicken stack wasn 't much better, with the meat overcooked and the 'crispy buttermilk ' coating taking its name to the most extreme level and falling off upon touch. Chips were fine. I paid for the meal, I don 't believe in not doing so, as wages need to be paid and costs have to be managed. It would though have been nice to have the opportunity to share my opinion with a member of staff. Pub or not, a brief visit from one of the team during the meal is always a nice touch. Upon paying, the staff member behind the bar seemed more preoccupied with discussing cocktails with her visiting friend than 1) asking if my meal was nice, 2) giving me eye contact, and 3) engaging in even the most cursory element of customer service. Not great."
Cafés • Kebab • Asiatic • Seafood
"The food at this restaurant is very affordable, with generous portions that are delicious. There is a great variety of gluten-free options available on the menu. The price per person is between £50 and £60. The food, service, and atmosphere all receive a rating of 5 out of 5. Some recommended dishes include the Gluten-Free Apple Crumble and Syrup Pudding, French Fries, Traditional Beer Battered Fish and Chips, and Beef Burger."
Mexican • European • Fast Food • Vegetarian
"4 of us ate at 6:30pm and the restaurant was only half full, but we had to wait to order and then to be served drinks. We ordered wings as a starter which arrived after our main course. Service was slow all night. Not being able to pay cash was inconvenient. However, the worst of it was 2 of the 4 of us were violently ill that night. 1 had the spicy burger the other the patriot. We were on a short golf holiday and the 2 people that were ill had their trip spoiled by this. We won’t be back."
Bbq • Beer • Sushi • Steak
"My partner and I visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening and we were incredibly impressed with everything. We had made a reservation and pre-ordered our smoked meats a few days in advance, as the restaurant is small and tries to minimize waste. When we arrived, we were promptly seated and ordered drinks. The special was a raspberry mojito, which I tried, while my partner ordered a standard mojito. Both cocktails were delicious, and we were lucky to be seated close to the bar where we could watch them being prepared. Our food order was taken about 10 minutes later. We started with some chicken wings, which were cooked perfectly and had a crispy skin. The blue cheese dip was a winner! For our main dishes, my partner had the ribs and I had a burger with blue cheese and bacon. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. My burger was delicious, with two large patties and fresh bread. The chips were also great, and the portion size was generous. However, the real highlight was the ribs, which were large and meaty with a beautiful seasoning. The staff were all friendly and attentive throughout our visit, creating a relaxed atmosphere despite being busy. We will definitely be returning soon!"
Pasta • Salads • Cheese • British
"Cannot fault the staff or food.Both were good. However,we were shown to a table that,after a short time we requested to be moved from . There was a strong smell of chemicals,which we were told was something the floors had been treated with,in the hotel part,shortly before opening.Im astounded that customers were expected to sit somewhere that could affect their health.I left with a migraine.Furthermore we were kept waiting when we asked for the bill.We added it up because the staff could not access the digital till system.Obviously we did not leave the service charge and will not return to this establishment."
Lunch • Cheese • Chicken • Burgers
"I was craving sweet potato fries and GBK is one of the few places that do it. Tuesday evening busy, but there were still tables available. Nice atmosphere. I was surprised at how friendly and nice the staff were. Efficient. Despite there just being two of them at the front, very good. As you can guess, burgers are the star of the show. Good choice for those who follow a vegan diet too. I am watching my pennies so went with the cheap option of the classic vegan burger which consisted of a handmade pan-fried bean patty, vegan mayo, relish and salad. I had sweet potato fries with it. I didn't have a drink. They charge for house sauces (big selection) so I opted for the free ketchup! I can't complain, freshly made and well presented. Delicious and satisfying. I happily polished off everything as did fellow diners near me! So good. I made a right mess eating it. I was on my own so it was fine. The patty was nice and very filling. The burger didn't feel greasy. Restaurant had a nice atmosphere. Located in The Brunswick Centre. It wasn't too pricey as I only had the burger and fries but it can add up if you have drinks and other sides. My small negative was cleanliness. Staff were cleaning and making an effort to wipe tables after guests left but it would be nice if they actually wiped properly and sweep the floors too. The floors were dirty as were some of the seats. Would recommend otherwise. Solo friendly."
Wine • Drinks • Burgers • Chicken
"Myself and my wife attended HBC last night, were quickly shown to our table and drinks order taken. Waitress came back with drinks and took our good order. minutes later and having watched every other customer receive their food we were still waiting for...ours. I asked the waitress who served us, who must have known we hadn’t had our food after an inordinate amount of time if we would have to wait much longer and she then went to enquire. A few minutes later a waiter came back and explained that they’d managed to lose our order and hadn’t started cooking it! He explained it would “probably be another minutes or so” before we got it. Angry at such shocking service we decided to leave, date night completely ruined, and then had to start to look for somewhere else to eat at nearly o’clock at night. Needless to say, we won’t be going back!"
"I had been in this pub for a while, but my family and I were on the way from cheltenham to Westonbirt at 17 o'clock and called for an early dinner. all four of us said that the meal was faultless, we enjoyed all three courses and cannot praise this place enough. such a great atmosphere, cordial greeting from the incredibly fabulous staff and a seat directly at the log tariff. what more can they demand. it is easy to find, beautiful location and has plenty of parking right next to the pub. in summer there is a large garden back. in februar this is the place to eat when they go to visit the colesbourne snowdrop gardens that are right in front of the house and not to miss. the menu at the colesbourne inn is huge and offers for everyone something wonderful, regardless of their taste or nutrition to choose. my calamari ‘Bar Bite’ size starter was superb and definitiw a greater part than we expected. the other appetizers, a black bell and black pudding with fried egg was superb as well as the bread selection we also ordered. mostly fish Pie....only full of a lot of different fish and whistle fish. my son had the steak and ale pier he claimed he was the best he had eaten in a very long time. two of us had the nut roast dinner.... I want my Christmas dinner to be as good as that. desserts of fruit crumbs and custard finished the meal with the obligatory glass or two of fizz. for each device in these times to offer this incredible selection of oriented, which is an absolute credit for them by the most kind of employees ever and the very high standards they did. highly recommended at any level possible. well made the colesbourne inn"
Cafés • Steak • British • European
"I asked for a ealing but was told it wasn't served after 3pm even though it was 2.30 according to the chefs decision. I was served an alternative I dhad to choose but wasn't my first choice. Then another customer was seated beside me after 3pm and offered my first choice. They ordered and were served their meal. I asked the waitress involved why I couldn't have the same. I was told it was down to what the chef decided but given no apology when I explained. On other occasions I've been told I couldn't be seated where I wanted when the place was half empty. Won't be back."