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The Golden Fleece

The Golden Fleece

101 London Road, CM14 4NP, Brentwood, United Kingdom

Cafés • Asiatic • Seafood • Fast Food


"As a frequent visitor here we booked a table here last night to bring our daughter and grandchildren out for a couple of hours, firstly we wasn’t given the high chair we asked for but we overlooked that we ordered food and drink by our server a young lad pretty cheerful but looked over worked , starters arrived which was to put it one way was well done but we ate them none the less, the kids meals arrived as he offered them to us he was using a tea towel I took the plates and they were so hot, god knows what would have happened to the kids hands if they touched them, so they had to wait for the plates to cool down before eating after what seemed an age our mains arrived my daughter said right away that my burger looked well done and dry, she was spot on It did take around 15 minutes to get our servers attention as he was running around getting to keep his tables happy, I don’t for one minute think he was to blame for any of it, by the time he did come a just told him to take it off the bill as it sort of turned me off, the table next to us had a bit of fish and chips which he returned for being over cooked I don’t know if it was overly busy or a new chef but these things shouldn’t happen and the toilets where the bins are overflowing with paper isn’t good either,it’s really needs to be looked at whether it’s low staff numbers or people who shouldn’t be in the kitchen"

The Anthologist

The Anthologist

58 Gresham Street London, EC2V 7BB, United Kingdom

Beer • Steak • British • Burgers


"I have often visited Anthologist with clients and team events (Christmas parties_ and always enjoyed your service and bar facilities. However, I would like to address what I believe to be a one-off event from last night, and I am sure it won’t happen again as I think you have higher standards than this. After spending hours last night as a customer until close, we wanted to use the toilet facilities as one of your last customers. You (the supervisor) informed us it was closed. As a customer, I asked why when we were still around. You said it takes a while to do and wanted a head start. During this conversation, your staff member shouted, “What’s wrong with you guys? Are you crazy? Just leave!” Something along these lines. Apologies if it doesn’t match word to word. As someone who has not only been a customer with you for years, brought clients to your venue, had Christmas parties with you, worked in Retail customer service, and, most importantly, brought business all night by spending with my friends in your bar, this is unacceptable customer service. I am sure that specific individual may have had a bay day, a difficult customer, or something else that triggered this. I understand this happens. I speak from experience. However, there is a way to communicate and handle things despite not being in the best state of mind. This behaviour does not reflect the team because you have fantastic staff members. Please provide feedback to your colleague and provide coaching on customer service. I’m sure you will not let this happen again as I believe such is your standard."

Centertainment

Centertainment

Valley Centertainment, Broughton LaneSouth Yorkshire S9 2EP, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Wine • Beer • Steak • British


"We decided to go out for an evening meal. Pre booked for 7pm. We ordered our drinks I had a latte (which had spilt on to the serviette as she brought it to the table), no real problem as it happens quite a lot. My...partner asked for a pot of tea, she was told quite abruptly that they don't do pots of tea, so my partner asked for a refillable cold drink instead. A few moments later the server returned with no word of apology saying that she could have a pot of tea as she found some teapots. We ordered our food which arrived about half an hour later, the restaurant was not busy at all. We were asked if we wanted to go to the salad bar, if we did we couldn't serve ourselves, they had to go with you and fill your bowl up with what you choose. My partner has been several times in recent weeks and has been allowed to serve herself at the salad bar, we declined. We finished our meal and was undecided if we wanted a dessert or if we had time to have a dessert. My partner had to pick her son up from work at 9pm. The server assumed we had finished as she promptly said I will get your bill without asking if we wanted a dessert or another drink, considering the time we waited for our meal we wouldn't have had time to eat it anyway. But not to be asked is not the way to go in my opinion. She brought the bill over asked if we were paying by card or cash then walked off. She did this several times. I asked if they accepted the Defence Discount Card, she wasn't sure so off she to find out came back said that they don't and promptly walked off again without waiting for payment. We sat for a few minutes, then decided to leave the correct money on the table and leave as the server was obviously too busy to take payment. My partner has been several times at lunchtime with friends, the service has been far superior even when it has been busy, the food was on the table within 10 minutes of ordering."