Roasted Sweet Potato
The Red Lion

The Red Lion

Main St, East Haddon NN6 8BU, NN6 8BS, Northampton, United Kingdom

Steak • British • Vegetarian • Traditional Cuisine


"Would advise that times of last food orders are made clearer as we had an unavoidable situation that meant we were 10 minutes late for our 7pm booking. When I telephoned 30 minutes prior to our booking to advise that we were going to be late I was told that the last food orders were at 7pm! We could pre order our food but I had already explained that 1 of our party was held up in traffic on the M1 so we couldn’t do that. Then I was told that the chefs had been working all day. To be frank that is not my problem as a customer why should I be made aware of that. I was annoyed it soured our evening which was a celebration of our children’s birthdays. The booking system should be explicit as to when last food orders are or not allow you to book a table at that exact time, but earlier. Then my husband’s rump steak was inedible. He sent it back was given a sirloin as a replacement which was fine. However when the waitress came back to ask if my husband would like another steak she said that the chef “agreed” that the steak was of a poor standard. What a strange thing to say! Surely you would say that the chef apologises would like to know if he/she could prepare something else for him. A disappointing evening. My husband I visited the pub in early August 2020 for our wedding anniversary the overall standard was much better at that time."

Darcie May Green

Darcie May Green

Sheldon Square, London I-W2 6DS, United Kingdom

Vegan • Desserts • Australian • Vegetarian


"My boyfriend and I had an absolutely brilliant evening here for our anniversary last week (mid October). The staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the ambience was just delightful. We arrived an hour earlier than our booking and enjoy some drinks on the roof of the boat. As it wasn't busy, we were able to be seated 15 minutes earlier than our booking which made the night go more smoothly. The food was served quicker than expected (about 15 mins if that), and was all presented very nicely. We ordered several small plates to share. Everything was divine! I would just like to point out for other guests, in case they skim over the menu as we did; the sweet potato chips are HUGE. You only get about 4 or 5 and it looks like the entire sweet potato has been slices long ways with the skin. Yummy but we didn't even eat half so I wouldn't order if you're not absolutely starving. ALSO: the regular chips are cooked in duck fat. As a vegetarian I didn't order this, but I did pinch some of my boyfriend's chips, as every girlfriend does, only to realise a few moments later what I had consumed... again still yummy, but I wish I had known beforehand. Could not boast enough about how amazing all the food was!! The cocktails were delicious. I enjoyed a french martini and a rosemary rush, the latter had a particular kick I'm still mouth watering over even a few days later!! The dessert was impeccable. We got the chocolate ball as did everyone in the restaurant, and it did not disappoint! That was plenty between two people. It's also quite romantic to share too. But being us, we also ordered the yogurt meringue delicious!! As we had such a great conversation with the manager and mentioned it was our anniversary, he didn't charge for our desserts! We were so touched, we are hoping to take some friends back with us soon. Would definitely 1000% recommend this fun little find. Also it is only maybe 10 footsteps from Paddington Station! Definitely a date night to remember."

Blue Mountain Yard

Blue Mountain Yard

1 Harnett DriveWolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Full • Fish • Chicken • Jamaican


"I booked Blue Mountain Yard on Saturday 7th May as a treat for mums birthday based on the fact that when visiting previously I had a wonderful experience, this was NOT the case this time around. We arrived about 10 minutes after the reserved time (couldn’t find parking), once seated we only took about 10minutes to decide on what we wanted to order. It was approximately 14:20. Our drinks came out very quickly. When it got to the 30 min mark of waiting we did begin to wonder why it was taking some time as the restaurant was nowhere near busy, in fact there were on about 6 tables being served. I did however notice there were only two servers and one girl on the bar, who started her break just after serving our drinks. I couldn’t tell how many kitchen staff there were. We got to about 50mins of waiting for our food when we noticed that one of the servers approached the table behind us to let them know that they were sorry that there was a delay as they were waiting on some food to still be cooked and they were offered a refund, bear in mind we arrived before this table and not one person thought it would be a good idea to let us know. After about and hour my mum at this point had, had enough and ask what the hold up was. It was only then we receive any type of acknowledgement or apology. We waited for another 10minutes and decided we were leaving, we asked for a refund, we were still charged for the drinks which I thought was ridiculous that they weren’t given as a good will gesture. I am disheartened to write this review as I am all about supporting black businesses but the service on this particular day was terrible. I didn’t notice the owner being in that day, he is usually so accommodating and provides a great service, which may have been the reason for such poor service."