Succulent pork belly, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, served with a tangy glaze.
Full • Wine • British • High Tea
"A nice place with very good food. On this occasion the service was extraordinary and not in a good way so I couldn't recommend it. Our food was plonked on the table each time and interactions were limited to the barest minimum and bordered on sheer rudeness. We were made to feel like an imposition. They were very busy and therefore presumably under pressure so for example we had to wait a long time for our main course. This in itself would not be a problem if it had been communicated with an apology in a normal, friendly way. The service was delivered in a really unpleasant manner and spoilt the high quality of the food. I think and hope this must be an exception, otherwise they would not be so busy."
Beer • Wine • Bars • Irish
"Everything was very well thought out and the individual flavours were delicious. We especially enjoyed our oxtail tortellini with prawns. We wish the portion of that dish was bigger it was that tasty. Our mains were generous and full of flavour. Our shared panacotta dessert took a bit too long to arrive, although the waitress was very attentive and aware of this fact before we even thought to bring it up. This wasn't her fault and everything was handled very thoughtfully. The service in general was exceptional. The overall value for everything we consumed was a little steep for a neighbourhood restaurant (110 for two people and the portions were small enough) but we were late booking and want to try the early bird, which is considerably cheaper. All in all, our experience was highly memorable and we'll be coming back for an early evening visit next time!"
Beer • Wine • British • Mexican
"a cozy and friendly place for Sunday dinner. the portions were generous, swarming a little on the bland side, but the veg and yorkshire puddings more than for them. loved the choice of the fascinating beer and it is so good to choose a third or two third pints. we all chose something different and all were happy. I'll be back in a moment."
Cafés • Seafood • Mexican • Fast Food
"its the third time I have been to the forge and previously I have to say the service was good and the food excellent, unfortunately on Saturday the service from the kitchen was very poor. we waited 15 minutes to get a menu and it took nearly 40 mins to receive our starter. the main meal was also 30-40 mins from order. which ruined our evening. we did highlight this to the manager who couldn't have been any more apologetic and even gave us our wine for free- this didn't really help as I'm more than happy to pay full price for my meal as long as we receive a decent service. fully appreciate there may have been extenuating circumstances around this issue but we went out to celebrate a happy occasion with me and my wife and it was pretty much spoilt which is a real shame."
Asian • Philippine • Vietnamese • Vegetarian
"I made a reservation for an early dinner at this restaurant. The interior has that trendy 'East London industrial shabby chic' look, but it is done tastefully with a candle-lit atmosphere that is quite nice in the evenings. The tables are a bit close together, so it's not the most romantic setting due to the lack of privacy. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the service was efficient. The food arrived quickly, and there was always someone available to assist (although the restaurant was not very busy at the time of my visit). I ordered three vegetarian tapas dishes, but was not impressed with the flavors. The homemade lemonade was basically water with a hint of lemon, and the tapas dishes were disappointing. The sweet potato with dates and walnuts tasted like dessert, the aubergine with tomatoes had an overpowering salad cream dressing, and the romanesco with beetroot and almonds was overcooked and lacked flavor. The food was below average and slightly overpriced at £7 per dish, although it is still cheaper than many tapas bars in Soho."
Grill • French • Casual • British
"I had a fantastic dining experience! The service, food, and location were all top-notch. The staff was even willing to customize dishes to accommodate my preferences. I have no complaints at all. I look forward to returning!"
Meat • Cafés • Steak • Coffee
"We booked the Wheatsheaf for mum's wake, after a service at the nearby church. They went the extra mile, laying out a table with vases of flowers on it for a memorial book and photos. THey provided tea and coffee, juices and a huge selectiion...of mostly veggie and vegan food at our request. The meat eaters were bowled over by the quality and taste of the food, and happy with the meat-based offerings, too. My partner, a vegan, said the vegan sausage roll was the nicest she'd ever had! There were sandwiches, cakes and pastries, all made with care and great skill. The bar staff are fast, friendly and kept the wake guests happy. The pub is modern, clean and the menu is great. Thanks to Di and the team for looking after us with great care and consideration on such an emotional day."
Sushi • Lunch • Breakfast