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The Harvard Inn

The Harvard Inn

40 High Street Stock, Essex CM4 9BJ, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Steak • Hotels • British • Vegetarian


"today harvard inn (22 October) visited with friends for lunch and drink. we received not the warmest reception, 3 young girls working from the bar, but were more interested in their phones than actually a service. when we came to our table, there were no best or serviettes. we waited 15 minutes to take our food order and ask for a wine list. then we had to wait 10 minutes to order a bottle of wine. when the weeping was overlaid, he was left on the table, we were not offered to try it and it was not poured for us. waiting for eating was long, 35 minutes for 2 x sausages and maic and 1 x fish and chips. When the food finally arrived, there was no cute yet. we had to ask that, and it was just in a stack on the table. the fish and chips were very good as the sausages and mashing. until a human hair was found in the maic! the waitress came over and took the food with an empty expression and murmured an apology. we waited for some time again that teller will be taken away and ask for the bill. also here it took at least 10 minutes to pass. I wouldn't worry about waiting, but the bar was absolutely empty! halfway through our meal came a table of 10, there were already cutlery and serviettes laid and water was provided. the staff seemed to be much more attentive to this group. I am incredibly disappointed as I was already in the harvard inn and eating and the service was impeccable. Not sure if there is a change of hands or if there is a lack of training. the young staff seemed to have no idea, and as already mentioned was more interest in chatting and their handys. I am grateful that the meal with the found hair was taken out of the bill. sad to say that I don't return."

Cote Brasserie St Paul's

Cote Brasserie St Paul's

26 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7DR, London, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • French • European


"What a delight! First time to this branch. I travel a lot and often have to dine solo which I don't mind. Some restaurants single you out but Côte Brasserie are very welcoming to all guests. Despite how busy they were on a Saturday evening, I was warmly greeted upon arriving, seated at a nice table and had excellent service throughout. Staff were attentive, yet left guests to dine in peace and enjoy their meal. I am a big fan of customer service. I have just come back from Japan where service is outstanding. I always find in the UK, we are one of the worse for service. However, Côte Brasserie is starting to make me have faith again. Well done! Great menu of French classics but there are other options too including steaks and salads. Hearty but good food. Calories and nutritional information are displayed on the menu which is helpful. I had the vegan Côte burger which came with frites. Freshly made, well presented and delicious. Messy to eat but so good. My Saturday treat! I actually felt shy when I fully cleaned up my plate but I was hungry and was looking forward to a burger. It delivered. I had a still water to drink so I was a bit healthy! Lovely branch with mainly indoor seating, plus a few tables outside. Lovely ambience and nice views too. They are busy given location so book a table. A lot of people were turned away or had to come back. Clean. Dessert looked good but I was stuffed. What Côte have also done well is not put up prices too much, especially in comparison to competitors. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend."

The Old Manor

The Old Manor

Wyllyotts Place Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 2JD, EN6 2HN, Hertsmere, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Seafood • British


"I have been on Tripadvisor for many years..due to covid and also very good friends of us who have serious health problems that we have hidden with regular, just a few times in the month now. because covid, clear, much has changed, both with customer setting and the necessity for the business in general to watch profit margin.sometimes run a very fine line, between volume and quality. as retired corporate regional manger that deals with corporates, I might be a little more qualified than the average, now often moaning and complaining client, who could not really run in all honesty the proverb in the brewery! I visited this place with my wife and 6 friends. a couple of old school friends on holiday from Australia and had an absolutely delightful evening, I had the most delicious fish and chips with us all, due to our late arrival..Citizen home had accidentally a 6 foot high schorn stone, part in our roof..so a good excuse too late!. all had main courses, without complaining, only lob, with a few with candy.2 flake wein and about 4 pints camp.plus a attentive and efficient waitress, without obtrusiw, along with brilliant companies, made for a great night. it is true to say above general critique commentary that menus have been trimmed..and to comment that in the rule this beautiful and quantum location is absolutely packed in the rule that on Wednesday, the 30th mai, when we visited, was sparsely populated.If they moan about it, then hardly the financial of the place.just the situation obviously post burden support them events like this or we will certainly lose them to mcdonalds type restaurants ughh. they can dinate fairly cheaply and have a great night with friends, as we, if they eat meaningfully, with a reasonable amount of alcohol. and enjoy the fayre such companies as this offer to the public. would certainly re-enter..staff and venue, for a good pub type evening, first class. this is a very attractive and beautiful old place where you can dine with friends. No.not in conjunction with the administration of anyone who manage this business.just a realistic customer, thankful for the employees, generally on the minimum wage, happy to support customers with a big night!"