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Gables

Gables

14-16 Newgate Street Village Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 8RA, United Kingdom

Steak • Pasta • Italian • Seafood


"Firstly, I am somewhat amazed at the reviews theis venue has based on our visit on Saturday evening. We arrived 45 minutes early for our table for 4 persons at 7.30pm as I had called ahead at lunchtime asking if they had a bar area that we could sit and select from the menu in advance of being seated in the restaurant. I was given the impression that they had a lavish area for this purpose. However, this was not the case and we were shown to our table on arrival which was probably the worst location in the restaurant that was sparse of diners at that time. I will elaborate on our table location as it made for a negative night. It was a circular table placed in a “gap” between the original restaurant area and what appeared to be an extension to the restaurant. This gap did have curtains that could have been closed which would have curtailed guests and staff squeezing between the wall and one of our chairs but when asked the Owner said he would not close them……. In fairness, “Theo” the Owner did offer the choice another two alternative tables but both were in no better location! We sat and ordered drinks and were provided with menus. The drinks arrived in a timely fashion and were made fine. I also ordered some wine which was decanted and allowed time to breath before being served. The wine was an Amorone but the year did not warrant the price he was charging but nonetheless was quite good. We placed our food order and in doing so I asked if chef would add a simple fried egg to top the steak I had ordered. I was told by Theo that he was down a number of staff on the evening shift and could not provide the egg. How many people would we have needed to fry an egg???? To be honest the whole experience was not worth almost £500.00 even though the food fine. We also found it disturbing the way Theo tried to control the waiting staff this may have been because they were young or new to the role but we felt that the staff did a good job and didn’t need micro managing! I am always curious when a front of house individual, who gives the impression he is in total control, loses the plot mid service. I did tell Theo I would give a poor review and he pretty much dismissed me so I dug a little deeper and it would appear the restaurant has suffered financial issues in the very recent past…….. this information is in the public domaine through Google. All in all we were so disappointed with a venue that appears to have a wealth of happy diners from their reviews……. It’s NOT that good Guys!!!"

The Little Viet Kitchen

The Little Viet Kitchen

2 Chapel Market London, N1 9EZ, United Kingdom

Asian • Noodles • Chicken • American


"I reserved the function room for a party of about 25 people. The space was perfect, beautifully arranged with its own private bar, and we were able to decorate and play our own music through the sound system. The staff were fantastic, the drink prices were very reasonable, and everyone had a fantastic time. However, there were a few issues that I want to mention for anyone else planning to book. With better communication before the event, I believe these could have been easily resolved. The venue was very helpful and responsive during the booking process, but after I confirmed my reservation, I had trouble getting responses to my emails or phone calls until the day of the event. This led to them not being able to coordinate dinner orders as I had requested. There were not enough menus for the whole party, so wait staff handed them out sporadically, leading to a very staggered food service. Some guests waited hours for their meals, which was embarrassing as the host. Additionally, the rounds of drinks that I had pre-ordered to be served as a surprise throughout the evening were announced near the beginning of the event due to an internal miscommunication. We also had to vacate the room for a downstairs booth at midnight instead of the requested 2am, which should have been clarified in advance. Despite these issues, it was still a great night with wonderful memories. I would consider booking again, but would recommend eating beforehand next time."

The Potting Shed

The Potting Shed

Flemingate Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 0NU, United Kingdom

Sushi • Pizza • Cafés • Asiatic


"I have left a full review on Trip Advisor which the Manager has responded to. He has basically called me a liar which is disrespectful. I expect a full apology. We booked weeks in advance. We arrived to find a very loud live band playing in the bar at 18:30 on a Sunday night. It took us a while to get some attention from the staff who were rushing around. Our allocated table for 4 was directly in front of the bar been used for storage of spare menus and cutlery etc. And had not been prepared. We asked for a quiet table to enable us to chat (i.e. this was a family reunion not a night out to see a band. We were shown to what the waitress described as the snug which was equally noisy as it was open plan to the bar where the band were playing. (NB the manager denies it 's existence! We asked if we could sit upstairs, we had already observed people dining upstairs. We were told it was closed when we pointed out the fact that others were up there and we were going to leave to find another restaurant the waitress went to consult with her supervisor and then told us we could sit upstairs so we decided to stay. (NB the manager has denied that this area upstairs was open! When we got upstairs it was clear that the diners there were part of one large family group celebrating a birthday. We double checked that it wasn 't a private function and we took a table in a corner away from the party. Food was luke warm and mediocre. Wine glasses were dirty. We had one course and left to go elsewhere. Not recommended."