Chicken & Chips
Shortstown Food Bedford

Shortstown Food Bedford

Beauvais Square,, Bedford, MK420GE, MK42 0GE, United Kingdom

Food • Fish • Lunch • British


"Since the recent change of Menu I decided to visit and try out as I am a fan of burger and wings. I ordered a portion of Buffalo Wings, a halloumi burger and garlic fries. This came to approx £17 which I felt was on the high side. This was on a Friday night and the store was moderately busy, order took about 10 mins to prepare for collection despite ordering online. Of 5 or 6 members of staff only 3 or 4 seemed to actually be working. The wings were tasty and hot but £6.99 for 6 wings when the wings aren't overly big and only had drumlets, no winglets. The burger had a good amount of halloumi, fresh salad and chilli jam but still somehow felt dry and cooled down quickly. The burger was £6.50 and came without fries. Finally the fries, by the time they'd been transported a short distance home they'd cooled gone soggy. The garlic turned out to be garlic granules/salt. Portion size was good but definitely felt overall the burgers could include fries with them. To conclude it feels the change in menu has become overpriced for what is provided, an example is 6 onion rings for £4, the same price for 6 chicken strips, they've lost the appeal of a nice proper crispy chip going over to fries and the pricing will reduce regular customer's. I understand times are tough in this industry with the current events at time of writing and wonder if the rent and other costs are taking toll."

The Richard Onslow

The Richard Onslow

113 - 117 High St Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AU, United Kingdom

Cafés • Mexican • Asiatic • Fast Food


"I don 't review often, but needed to say how much I love this place. This was my second stay. The rooms are inconsistent, some charming, some kind of funky, some are almost like being in a hospital (I believe that is due to handicapped regulations). HOWEVER, the food is outstanding and most important, the staff incredible. Every person so kind and helpful. We were somewhat stranded, being American, afraid to drive on the wrong side of the road and needing a lot of taxi service. Once when there were no taxis a lovely guy (who was leaving and moving elsewhere soon actually) just drove us to the place we needed to go ten or so minutes away. When I offered to pay him he waved me off,saying he enjoyed the chance to take a break and go for a drive in the country! Amazing. Also, it 's perfectly located in a charming village, you can walk everywhere within the village. In addition, we booked late on a full weekend and were told we would have to move (we had two rooms) to different rooms once each during our three nights but when we got there they had managed to work it so we didn 't, which was so helpful. And the pub and restaurant are just adorable. If you wake up extra early from being on a different time zone, there is a Costa almost right across the street that opens very early and serves great coffee, but if you are up past seven just get coffee or cappuccinos at the inn, they are delicious. They also served us breakfast when we woke up at noon and it was all off menu. Wonderful place, wonderful staff."

Watch House

Watch House

1 The Square, St Mawes TR2 5DJ, TR2 5DL, Truro, United Kingdom

Soup • Fish • Bistro • British


"Excellent, gourmet level food in a humble dining room with 4 booths and just 14 other chairs, staffed by friendly, helpful servers. Note, the name has changed since the previous review written in 2010. The 'Old ' has been deleted. The restaurant is now The Watch House. Google map the location. The address says Truro but the actual tiny seaside village is St. Maws. Use the public parking just to the right of building. The car park sign is obvious. 75 parking spots available. Then walk 200 yards to the eatery. My meal: delicious sweet potato purée. Slightly spicy with chili oil. Liquified with coconut milk. Croutons in a side cup to top onto the soup. Fish was whole sautéed plaice in clarified butter topped samphire capers. Adequate cup of chips on the side. Fried correctly and delicious. Wife 's meal: roasted tiger prawns, spicy exterior, juicy meat. I was a little surprised that the portion of 6 shrimp was considered a meal, as my plaice dish was comparatively huge. Also, shrimp came with no sides. So for £20 This dish is overpriced. But Barbara was satisfied. She ordered an extra side salad for £4. It was sparkling fresh. Small selection of locally made beers (by the bootle, no,casks), wines and a few cocktails on the menu. I had an ale made in neighboring Penryn, it was satisfying. Barbara had a glass of South African Pinot noir. It was passable at best. (I 'm a wine snob from Northern California) Verdict: good food, excellent service, not cheap. Meal described above price was £55. You can eat more economically. Fish and chips will set you back £14."