Steak And Ale Pie
Harry Ramsdens

Harry Ramsdens

1-4 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TA, United Kingdom, Brighton and Hove

Cafés • Seafood • English • Fast Food


"Harry RAMSDEN’S Brighton The great thing about TA is that if negative reviews mention the same issues year after year then it’s obvious the owner or management doesn’t care. Such it is with Brighton HR. I went there today for lunch. But the prices were astronomical, and reading many reviews here the quality was low so far as causing sickness. So I thought maybe a take away might be cheaper. But the first challenge were the steps up to the serving area. With no railings I just about got up them. However there was no one taking orders in the serving area, and the warming cabinets were empty. OK I thought at least mine will be cooked fresh. Another customer then arrived and asked if I had ordered yet. No I said, there’s no one here. Ah he said, you have to order first at the entrance on the wall mounted computer system. He pointed down the stairs that I had just struggled up. Don’t they take cash I said? No contactless card only. And no cash. But don’t I get to see what I’m ordering first? Nope was his reply. I really didn’t want to struggle down the stairs to order from a faceless computer screen, and then struggle back up. So I made a snap decision obviously HR had gone rogue with a take it or leave it policy. So I left as best I could. Then I caught a 27 bus to Saltdean where there is an amazing Chinese owned fish and chippy, serving fresh caught fish at half the price of HR and of infinitely better quality."

Fredrick's

Fredrick's

Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Mexican • British • Seafood • European


"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."

Anchor Inn Wingham

Anchor Inn Wingham

High Street, Wingham, United Kingdom

Wine • Full • Steak • British


"The restaurant had probably 5 occupied tables yet our drinks were forgotten, we waited 20mins to be asked if we wanted dessert in the end we asked twice more for dessert menu. When we couldn’t decide on a wine and asked ‘which one would you recommenced?’ We were told by waitress ‘I don’t know I don’t drink wine?’ Asked waiter/Barman ‘where are the toilets?’ to be told ‘I don’t know’ and he walked away, no attempt to ask someone else or help us look. When we ordered we asked for extra toppings as per menu option only for a more senior member of staff to come to the table and question if we really meant to add the extras. We made to feel a stupid asking for Brie on top of a steak. It wasn’t a ‘special’ request it was an option on the menu. Food was mixed, 2 out of 4 of us really enjoyed our food. Personally my chicken was really dry and the bun was burnt. One of meals came out wrong (new potatoes rather than mash) although this was rectified quickly. I personally wouldn’t return and I wouldn’t recommend. We were served by 3 members of staff and each as poor as the rest so the excuse ‘oh he is on a trial’ didn’t really excuse the poor service when we mentioned it. Can’t blame it being busy as there was 4 staff and about 20 people using pub and restaurant combined. Can’t blame one member of staff having an off night as we was served by 3 staff members."

Holiday Inn Farnbourgh

Holiday Inn Farnbourgh

10 Lynchford Rd, Farnborough, United Kingdom

Pizza • Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood


"It seems that the staff could use a bit more experience. Everyone appeared quite young and inexperienced, except for one young man who seemed genuinely apologetic about the situation and clearly has the potential to be a manager, as he recognized the issues. The service was incredibly slow, the menu was lacking variety, and one of the bartenders had a strong odor, suggesting he hadn’t washed in days, and his clothes were quite wrinkled. The first waitress treated me as if I were at a fast-food restaurant. The food was nearly cold upon arrival, although the dessert was quite good. Breakfast items were excellent but overwhelmed by the large number of patrons; they really should manage bookings better if they’re expecting such crowds. I was even suggested to sit in the bar area, away from the restaurant, with four children, which meant I had to keep walking back and forth to get their meals throughout the morning. I had my wedding there once, and the experience was much better back then. The hotel would benefit from having some more experienced staff and a manager regularly monitoring the situation, especially addressing the issues with the bartending staff. Unfortunately, since the hotel modernization, I’ve consistently experienced poor service during three visits. On a positive note, the rooms were comfortable, and the prices were reasonable. I suppose for a Holiday Inn, it may be acceptable, but it used to be so much better."