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The Lion and Pheasant

The Lion and Pheasant

49-50 Wyle Cop Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1XJ, SY1 1XF, United Kingdom

Seafood • British • European • Fast Food


"Beautifull hotel, I guess one can call it trendy , but I just don 't understand how they can justify the price £130/night and that most of the time will go to £160 as they run out of entry level ones. So I guess the answer is there because people pay for it! But let 's just make some relevant comparisons Birmingham Grand literally in the heart of the city, brand new, 5* hotel, with all recently decorated rooms to the highest standard is £135 15 for breakfast. Needless to say rooms are air conditioned, fully equipped and genuinelly very posh. Hotel has lifts, has porters and the service is top notch. The Lion is barelly 4* just for trendiness alone, but the actual quality of furnishing is closer to 3*, has no lift and you will be lugging your bags up and down mutiple flights of stairs (and I mean multiple like 8 going up and down) trought narrow corridors to mediocre room (nothing wrong with it just mediocre) which isn 't even air conditioned. Sorry, I just don 't get it. That said restaurant is good fully fine dining if you are into it. Althought in my oppinion it doesn 't fit into the rest of the hotel. So it is ~3.5* hotel which is very youghtfull and trendy and then you get 5* fine dining with very tiny portions for the dinner (which is not criticism of restaurant, it is very good on it 's own). In conclussion I just don 't get what niche this hotel is filling, who stays there and why. The price for the rooms should be £75 95 tops. Shreesbury is not exactly prime tourists destination either (at least shouldn 't). But it seems it is working out for them, I just would not recommend it, I would not stay in it again and it is definatelly not worth the price. Neither in isolation, nor in comparison."

Hall & Woodhouse Bath

Hall & Woodhouse Bath

1 Old King Street Bath, Somerset BA1 2JT, United Kingdom

Beer • Steak • Burger • Burgers


"If you find yourself meandering through the picturesque streets of Bath, bathed in its classical elegance, you 'll stumble upon Hall Woodhouse. Now, this isn 't just any run-of-the-mill boozer. No, it’s a masterful blend of old-world charm and modern flair. As you step inside, you 're greeted by a warm, inviting ambiance that says, Yes, you are indeed in a traditional British pub. But then, just as you 're settling into this comforting notion, you spot a spiral staircase. Yes, a spiral staircase that whisks you away to a rooftop terrace that’s rather nice, I must say. It 's the perfect place to gaze over the rooftops of Bath while nursing your pint or getting slightly tipsy on something a bit more effervescent. Now, let’s talk drinks. The beer selection is robust, reassuringly British, and designed to please even the most discerning ale aficionado. But here’s where things get interesting. Come Saturday night, the place transforms. Suddenly, you’re surrounded by ladies in their finest attire, sipping cocktails and Prosecco like there’s no tomorrow. It 's like a scene from a film – utterly brilliant and completely unexpected. But wait, there 's more. For those early birds or, dare I say, the peculiar breed who don 't appreciate a good pint, there 's a coffee bar. Yes, you heard that right. A coffee bar, catering to the caffeine enthusiasts and the morning shoppers who pop in for a quick fix. In short, Hall Woodhouse is a bit of a gem. It 's got the traditional pub feel, the modern bar vibe, and a rooftop terrace that’ll make you the envy of your mates. Whether you’re there for a beer, a cocktail, or even just a coffee, it’s definitely worth a visit. Cheers!"

Old Granary

Old Granary

The Quay Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LP, BH20 4LR, Purbeck, United Kingdom

Cafés • Seafood • British • Fast Food


"My husband and I dine here often, but after dining there last night. I don't think we will be back. We had a booking for 7.45pm and we arrived a little early. Our table wasn't ready, so we were moved to another table that was close to the doors to the terrace... it wasn't the warmest of places to sit people, especially when that door was constantly in motion. When we ordered our food, we were told that you had no roasts left... so we ordered the salmon and the duck... after a short while, the waitress told us that the kitchen had also run out of those!! We settled for cheese burger and fish and chips in the end, as this was pretty much our only choice left on the Sunday menu! However, when it arrived, the fish was really greasy, the chips inedible as they looked like they'd been cooked in dirty fat and for far too long, and the burger was really dry. It's a real shame. We don't usually mind paying a bit more as the food there has always been lovely, but we paid £66 for 2 meals, and we didn't eat most of the main. The only good thing about it was the larder plate, which we shared as a starter. I wish I'd taken photos of the food to show how bad it was. We left not long after our food arrived. When I paid for the bill at the bar. I wasn't asked if everything was OK with the food. Otherwise, I might have had this conversation with the staff. My only advice to tourists is to try other places. The Quay Inn does quality food and for a reasonable price. You can always find space to sit and eat or just have a drink. It's the lure of the quay that makes the Granary so busy!"

Fredrick's

Fredrick's

Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Tea • Cafés • Coffee • Seafood


"I must say, I was so disappointed with my visit to Fredricks. My friend and I went for afternoon tea and were really looking forward to it. But we both found the experience really disappointing. Firstly the afternoon tea cakes looked nothing like the advert, nowhere near as fancy. The scones were lovely but we only had about a couple of tablespoons of cream between the two of us which wasn’t enough! The chap who initially gave us our tea was lovely but then once he had gone we didn’t see a soul. There was no one coming to check if we were ok or needed refills. I ended up drinking cold tea and my friend who had a coffee had nothing once that was finished. It wasn’t until we were practically finished that someone else came to have afternoon tea that we could actually grab someone to ask them for a refill! The ambiance of the afternoon tea was awful. Initially there was lovely music in the background but after about 15 mins it was turned off and we were left in silence. All we could hear were staff in the next room shouting to each other about something or other. There was no atmosphere at all and we actually felt like we shouldn’t be there! I’ve been to a number of afternoon teas and this was by far the worst one I have had. However this was my friends first afternoon tea and we thought that Fredricks would be fabulous for a first time tea..... but she was so disappointed! I felt really bad for her! : I don’t think I would come again."

Seven Stars

Seven Stars

Church Road, South Oxfordshire OX44 7NS, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • Cheese • British


"This place had been recommended to me by a close friend she rates it highly. It is in a quaint village setting, in front of a huge green area. We went for Sunday lunch there was good choice of meals and roasts though no poultry roast option so we chose lamb and nut roast. The meal came quickly, the dining area of this country pub is very nice, although felt pads on the legs of the wooden chairs to avoid the constant screeching of chairs across a hard floor is just one suggestion to improve the ambiance. The food was very good staff were attentive. We didn't want the cauliflower cheese veggie accompanyment so we should have really gotten more of the other veggies as compensation, but thats a small quibble. More gravy came without hesitatation when requested. Food was hot and fresh, the nut roast was delicious and my partner's lamb was very nice. We waited for 30 moniutes before having dessert the menu is extensive so save some room and the desserts was very good, the brownie far outweighing the crumble, to be fair. They seem to specialise in homemade icecreams and various types of brownies so opt for these, I think... Desserts were well received. We moved into the pub area with our drinks an excellent glass of Rioja for £4... and read the Sunday papers there. The only downside was the constant door slamming of the staff tooing and froing to the kitchen which we asked to be adjusted but the young female waitressing staff just shrugged and said they couldn't do anything... That was the only real complaint something does need to be done about it as it ruins the atmosphere and is very irritating. A very nice place to eat and spend a Sunday afternoon."