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Roxy's Bistro Bar

Roxy's Bistro Bar

313 Charminster Road Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 9QP, United Kingdom

Fish • Halal • Steak • Coffee


"I haven't been able to visit lower Charminster for a couple of years or so. I was very hungry early evening on Tuesday 17th August 2021 and I went that way to order a favourite of mine, which is a chicken korma curry at the...Curry Master. I was disappointed to find it closed. This turned into a lucky day! Roxy's Bistro Bar was open. I went in and I was overjoyed to see Roxy herself on duty. Years ago I was a regular at Roxy's and virtually every time I went in Roxy was often working alone. I always enjoyed the food and a few pints of Becks. I mentioned to Roxy that my favourite pint is a Guinness. Much to my delight Roxy took note and announced on my next visit that canned Guinness with a widget inside was now on the drinks menu. It was delicious surprise from a can. Roxy has upstaged this can since then. Now another type of can is available. The Guinness is first poured into a glass and then placed on what appears to be an ultrasonic plate for a period of time. The result is as if it was poured from the traditional nitrogen gas hand pump. It's so close, it's not worth mentioning the subtle difference. I mentioned to Roxy I was starving and I would like to see the menu. Bless Roxy for remembering my preference for meat and fries. I went for Roxy's suggestion of a Today's Special of BBQ ribs with fries. The fries were unlike any I have had before, they were not out of fat frier for sure. They were delicious! The meat on the ribs was succulent and melted in my mouth with a wonderful tasting glazed sauce as a compliment. I enjoyed the fries even more when I dipped them in a pot of sauce which accompanied the me. No surprises for getting a great drink and a meal. What was really great is to find Roxy is back in her Bistro after taking a break from the restaurant to bring two lovely girls into the world. I recommended the Bistro years ago and I endorse the Bistro today. Do pop in and see for yourself. If you have a favourite and it's not on the menu mention it to Roxy and perhaps you'll find it available next time you visit? WELCOME BACK ROXY!"

Tequila's

Tequila's

77 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN13AR, LN2 1QG, United Kingdom

Cafés • Cheese • Mexican • Tex-mex


"I 've been here a number of times over the years and always enjoyed it... But this is my first visit post-COVID. Table as reserved and offered the drinks menu/wine list. Low alcohol beer? Unfortunately not (quote! ... in fact no beer listed at all. Coffee ordered and it was, without doubt, the worst cup of coffee I can remember. Bitter and stewed... Essentially, the menu works by offering a choice of fillings mounted in the usual Mexican style offerings. Given the proud boast of 18 different seasonings used in their chilli con carne, I chose that for my chimichanga (unfried burrito style which promised Mexican rice and refried beans, together with cheese, soured cream and guacamole. Even at 6pm, the place was busy, so a 15 minute wait ensued. When my food arrived, I was surprised to see the burrito with a squirt of something white, a squirt of something yellow, a dollop of refried beans and a small portion of vaguely warm rice. Tucking into the tortilla parcel, I discovered a warm brown mixture of beans, and mince. Flavour was absent... Just heat. I ate up without complaint. We were attending a performance at the cathedral, so time was tight Eventually one of the table staff noticed that we had finished. And offered the Dessert Menu. We accepted and she disappeared to fetch one, returning a few minutes later. The staff, though smart and pleasant, seemed much more interested in their own conversations and generally failed to scan tables as they walked through the restaurant. Our ordered churros duly arrived and were excellent. So we ate up and paid... (Now running a little late ... And left, never to return."