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The Harbourfront Bistro

The Harbourfront Bistro

Newry Beach, Holyhead United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Welsh • Vegan • British • European


"I recently had the pleasure of dining at the Harbour Front Bistro and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience. The highlight of our meal was undoubtedly the haddock and chips. The fish was incredibly fresh, flaky, and cooked to perfection, while the chips were crispy and delicious. It was a classic dish that truly hit the spot. In addition to the haddock and chips, we decided to explore their tapas offerings. The ribs were a true standout, with tender meat that practically melted in our mouths. The salt and pepper squid was a delightful surprise, with a perfectly crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful center. And the salmon fish cakes were a delectable treat, bursting with flavor and complemented by a crispy outer layer. But what truly set the Harbour Front Bistro apart was its stunning sea view and ambiance. The restaurant is situated right on the waterfront, allowing us to enjoy our meal while taking in breathtaking views of the sea. The atmosphere was incredibly relaxing and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. Not only was the food exceptional and the setting breathtaking, but the service at the Harbour Front Bistro was also top-notch. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of perfect. Overall, my visit to the Harbour Front Bistro exceeded all expectations. The haddock and chips were divine, and the tapas selection, including the ribs, salt and pepper squid, and salmon fish cakes, were all absolutely delicious. The sea view and ambiance added an extra touch of magic to the experience. If you're looking for a restaurant that offers incredible seafood, a wonderful tapas menu, and an amazing sea view, the Harbour Front Bistro is a must-visit. I can't recommend it enough."

The Oak Tree Inn

The Oak Tree Inn

Yarm Road, DL2 1RF, Darlington, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British


"It is with great sadness that I write this review. We visited on the 30th August 2023, and I was looking forward to it. Firstly, the venue has been nicely redesigned, however the dining room is small and very cramped. We asked to be seated in the covered area outside and that was really nice with some nice living flame centre pieces. The staff were really helpful, and we ordered out meals. Having followed the owner from his two previous venues we expected a similar standard, however we were very disappointed. Four meals ordered. Steak pie was just ok, the vegetables were quite hard and inedible, the chunky chips where a disappointment with lots of small bits in bottom of the serving basket. The Chicken skewers were really good and no complaints there. The peppercorn sauce with the grilled chicken was gloopy, and clearly either a packet mix or the awful jar you get from Makro, no taste and very little peppercorn flavour, very poor, however the chicken was well cooked and presented. The Fillet Salmon with prawns was nowhere near a fillet salmon with four small salmon chunks and a bowl full of salad which looked like it has been tipped straight from the bag. All in all a very below average food experience. I have always rated the food from the two previous establishments the owner managed, I am so sad to see this poor standard. There was a small wedding party with a guest in a wheelchair and there was no ramp to enable the chair to exit the eating area, so one of our guests helped the other three people life the chair over the step, not sure where this stands with the Equality and Disability Act or indeed the liability on the establishments insurance should an accident or inquiry have occurred. However we only to happy to help the gentleman maintain his dignity to exit the dining area without any fuss. Sorry Chris, but we will not be coming back anytime soon, I know you are better than this, and you can provide a very high standard of food, sadly this was not what we are used too. please accept this review in the spirit in which it is given and I hope you can look to seek improvements, where necessary, as I believe you deserve success."