Restaurants that offer Selection Of English And French Cheese

Selection Of English And French Cheese
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."

Dobson & Parnell

Dobson & Parnell

➤ 19-21 Queen Street Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3UG, United Kingdom

Beer • Coffee • British • English

"Loved my evening here. The service was superb and the food was among the best I’ve tasted. We tried the tasting menu which absolutely did not disappoint. Every course hit the spot for me bar 1 which was the fiancé’s fave (so absolutely this was down to personal taste). Tasting menu didn’t often feel like it was ‘trying’ to be clever. Not sure I can find the words to do the experience justice. But will try! Tasting menu felt like it had structure. Starting with an enticing cheese and pickle doughnut which was superb and then moving through a fish course which was light and well balanced and on to what felt like the main event in the beef with artichoke purée. For me the beef and artichoke was sublime. Dessert came in the form of a choux bun which was thoroughly enjoyable. The last dish rice pudding with cherry refreshed the palette and felt like it closed the meal perfectly. Also, the sourdough was excellent. Light and fluffy inside with, for me, the perfect chewy/crispy crust. I have a lot of respect for whoever baked that. Champagne Mojito also worth a mention. Loved this cocktail. Would definitely recommend. I only hope that everyone finds the right restaurant/experience for them. First time here but I feel like we picked the right night. Hope to try again sometime soon but may avoid the full tasting menu. As lovely as it was I feel like I could explode."