La Chouffe Blond
The Gladstone Arms

The Gladstone Arms

Combs Ford, IP14 2AP, Mid Suffolk, United Kingdom

Kebab • Cafés • Mexican • Fast Food


"I love pubs! How many times do you hear that? I only properly discovered them 18 years ago because in France, although we have our cafes, they are nothing like pubs. I fairly quickly categorised them because when you think about it, they are all different. The best description for me for this one is a town pub full of character. I discovered it thanks to a friend and started going to hold a French Conservation group. I have only had drinks so far and believe me if you are after reasonable prices you have to go to the Gladstone. I have recently paid £2 in another place for a soda and lime. Here they charge you £0.30. And before you ask, no, it's not because it's served in a shot glass. When you enter the premises you will notice first the space. It has got room but you also can decide to sit in a smaller area. There is a fire place which is really nice especially at this time if the year. I went last Saturday to meet with a friend and we decided to have something to eat. If you want a night out but your are on restricted budget this is the place where to go. Ok the menu doesn't give you a massive choice as some do but in fact think about it, it won't take you too long to make your decision. The choice is good and the prices quite low. If you are vegetarian they certainly have thought about you. I am not but to be fair I've always wondered why the choices seem to be so restricted for those who are when eating out? I ended with the chilly beef and cheese. I like the fact you can choose to have it with rice or bread. The serving is good and I really enjoyed it. It was very tasty. The staffs work hard, are very pleasant and easy to interact with which is exactly what you want in a pub. It's a place with great atmosphere. And if you enjoy watching tv in a pub this is certainly the place where to go. It was a very reasonable and enjoyable night out. I'll be back!"

Head Of Steam

Head Of Steam

1 Mill Hill, LS1 5DQ, Leeds, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Breakfast


"Went here for an impromptu lunch yesterday with my Mum. It 's not a table service restaurant, more so select and order at the bar like a pub however definitely a 'restaurant ' feel to it. The menu I feel would be good for most people although I am not sure about allergies/intolerances. Mexican/American/Italian (burgers, pizza, tacos etc). I am a (mostly) vegan and I 've never felt so 'seen ' as on this menu. Around 50% of choices were vegan. Staff were efficient and friendly. My 'very good value ' title is based on comparing this venue to other similar places as well as those more expensive and cheaper. My pizza was HUGE. I couldn 't finish it (unheard of) my Mum 's 'gyro ' was smaller but perfectly substantial for lunch. Of course with more upmarket places you 'd expect to not get as much but perhaps have it of better quality, however this has often been far from my experience! This venue is in the middle and was great. I do not think vegan pizza is tricky to get right, but from other venues I 've suspected that I am wrong. To me It 's just, 'make a pizza but use vegan cheese and meat subs if they want '. Some venues prefer to not use cheese at all -which is fine at times but still feels a bit like a form of 'othering ' and some offer very little in the way of toppings other than veg-again this may suit some people but for me it was uplifting to be able to just order something 'normal '! This is actually the first time I 've been out for vegan pizza and got something fantastic. My Mum loved her 'gyro ' (I 'd not heard of these) too. Very reasonable for drinks-£3 for half a beer and a sparkling water (which was free). Surroundings were great, rustic but clean and well-cared for. Lovely big venue, loos clean and kept up with, nice atmosphere Will definitely recommend. My only one gripe (which may be more personal) was that the place was quite cold. Not somewhere you 'd want to take layers off BUT, I appreciate it is a huge building with high ceilings and would cost a fortune to heat. And not everyone feels the cold as much as me."