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THE GREEN DRAGON

THE GREEN DRAGON

The Green Dragon High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP10 9LD, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Seafood • British


"It’s our (very) local pub and has undergone several reincarnations in recent years. The new managers/owners look to be putting a lot of work into it and we have had a good report. So thought we’d give it a try for lunch as the signs say food served from 12:30 The first thing to notice is that it looks and feels cosier inside than it ever has although the Christmas decorations may have helped. A log fire being lit would have been the icing on the cake for me personally. The sole lady member of staff was very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately lunch was a tad disappointing. The Christmas Menu was referred to but was apparently roasts only and to be honest it wasn’t clear if it was available or not. It seemed that burger and chips was the only thing on offer. Not what we’d anticipated or expected but thought we’d give it a try, as let’s face it, you can’t beat a good burger and chips. Unfortunately we didn’t get one. Supposedly we should have had coleslaw (I say supposedly as we’d not actually seen a menu) but this was unavailable so we had cheese added to the burger instead. Not a problem though. Portion size was OK. The chips were great. The burger itself, sad to say, was average at best. Having seen no menu and therefore no food prices we don’t know what the burgers cost, only what the food and drinks together cost. Overall, given the quality of it I’d say the price slipped in somewhere between ‘slightly dear’ and ‘about right’ So, first impressions of the “new” Green Dragon? Definitely worth returning for a drink for the coziness and friendliness, but the food needs to be sorted out both in terms of what is actually available, visible menus, and more importantly, quality. It’s a shame as we so wanted our inaugural visit to the pub in it’s current guise to be a perfect one. As the food was the main reason for visiting I’m afraid it’s got to lose a couple of dots on the rating"

Roxy's Bistro Bar

Roxy's Bistro Bar

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

Fish • Halal • Steak • Coffee


"I had not visited Roxy's Bistro since the Covid-19 lockdown. I went with a lifelong friend on a whim around midday with the intention of having a drink. We were excited to see Roxy and she visited our table and offered us the menu. We ordered drinks and the menu sparked our appetite. We ended up selecting items for a hearty late English breakfast which was always delicious and filling without being greasy. The locally produced sausages were particularly tasty. My friend noticed Roxy coming out of the kitchen with a plate of fish and chips, which he decided to try since it was priced at £8, similar to the breakfast items he had ordered. We placed our order for fish and chips as Roxy returned with our drinks. The fish and chips came out in a separate batch. My friend was not exaggerating about the size of the fish. The golden battered fish stretched practically the length of the plate and was thicker than anything I had seen from a fish and chip shop. It was served on a bed of homemade chips with a side of mushy peas and tartar sauce. The taste matched the presentation and we left feeling very satisfied. I highly recommend Roxy's for their high standards of quality meals, competitive prices, impeccable service, and 5-star hygiene rating. I am strongly considering renting Roxy's Bistro for a private birthday party to celebrate my retirement, and I am leaning towards having a buffet so that my friends can mingle and socialize. It would be a great experience to be served by the owner herself."