Sweet, flaky pie with tender apple slices, cinnamon, and a buttery crust.
Fish • Steak • Coffee • British
"The fantastic Old Star. It 's so difficult to decide where to eat these days. Somewhere memorable, yet hopefully not feeling financially violated after the event. So many average offerings that all too often, promise much, yet so often disappoint. So the Old Star: Never been before but what a local pub. Great REAL ales, roaring fires and people, yes a busy local bar and all smiling and happy, be them eating or drinking or both. East Yorkshire offers lots of pubs and some fine dining not far away, but at significant and considerable expense. Yes they are 'dining experiences ' but food is food. This is Shining STAR pub grub at the top of the Premier League at decent 2023 prices. I have been around the block. I know much about a lot, but Asadly I think I know more about steak pies than most. Needless to say the steak pie at the Old Star was as good as any I have ever eaten. My wife 's steak was excellent and I watched others eating belly pork and burgers and all smiling, content and clearly very happy with this exceptional pub food. Set amid an old tasteful pub with fires and people selling wonderful ales. What else can I say. So glad we went. We will be back. Oh yes and lovely service and staff, with he landlady behind the bar who told me that they use their own meat from their farm. It can 't get better. GO. GO, GO"
Wine • Pubs • Cheese • British
"Very good value, great selection on the menu. Lovely ambience. Parking: Some tight spots in the car park but some street parking is also available Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot, Free street parking"
Grill • Seafood • British • European
"An excellent restaurant that made a perfect venue for our intimate wedding! Where to start, the staff were amazing, the venue was stunning and the food was out of this world. We used the library as a reception room, moving onto the feasting room for food and retiring to the sung to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening with our guests. The food was amazing, in true feasting quantities and had a great variety served in a family style of help yourselves from the delectable selections, catering to the dietary requirements of our wedding party. Every dish was super tasty, with a particular stand out being the market fish which was Sea Bream and was commented on as a stand out item by many guests. The suite we stayed in after at the attached hotel Indigo was really nice, clean and spacious, with the hotel allowing us early access to the room for my wife to get ready in. We would like to thank all the staff who helped to make our day so special will definitely be visiting again in the future. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible through the hotel entrance at the back or with assistance up a small step at the front entrance."
Pizza • Coffee • Ice Cream • Breakfast
"Lovely spot, great building and overall, a nice feeling. Good style and different options for eating in the pub or dining room. Good drinks selection. Food was pretty average. Starters of calamari and halloumi were fried and it was obvious from frozen. The quality of the product very average. Chips came out cold and nasty. Which were replaced on request. Is it hard to do chips well in a fish and chip restaurant?! Mussels were pretty good and advertised as local hopefully they were. Perhaps expectations were too high. Was hoping for far better quality food. Service was friendly."
Cafés • Lunch • French • Spanish
"What disappointed me the most was the automatic addition of a "OPTIONAL" 10% service charge to the bill. I dislike it when restaurants include this charge by default; if I want to leave a tip, I prefer to do so at my discretion. When I asked the server to remove this "optional" charge, I was met with hostility. She questioned my decision and made us uncomfortable while I explained that I simply don't like the automatic addition. This interaction spoiled what was otherwise a pleasant evening, and I won't be returning. It's clear that staff training is needed on how to treat customers. Incidentally, the woman who spoke to us appeared to be a supervisor or manager, as she wasn't in regular server attire, and I was appalled by her attitude towards us."
Tea • Pub • Coffee • Chicken
"I have to say that I am deeply disappointed. We waited a long time and queued up patiently for staff to at least speak to us, we would have understood if someone explained that they were busy, but it didn't look like it was packed hence why giving atmosphere 3/5). The two staff that were talking behind there counter looked across at us and one of them, who I am assuming was a supervisor or manager, lifted her hand up and indicated that she would be one minute she put up 1 finger). We continued to wait for another 10 minutes and people started to queue up behind us. Still no one arrived and we decided to go. This is unfortunate as I have been to other Cafe Rouges and they have been alot busier and was treated well. I have just come back from USA and I have to say that the customer is treated very well, they have a greeter and then other staff would wait on the customers. Maybe it is time for Cafe Rouge to adopt this way of dealing with it's customers and if they do, they need to do this much, much better. I will attempt again next time I come to Bluewater and will update this review, as I believe in giving a business another chance. Let's hope they take their potential customers seriously."
Pub • Vegan • Seafood • British
"The only positive aspect of this restaurant was that the food actually made it to the table. Unfortunately, the dishes were cold and undercooked. Before placing our order, we specifically asked if the beef would be pink and were assured it wouldn’t be, yet it came out quite pink! Additionally, it was cold, extremely tough to cut, and very chewy—so much so that it ended up stuck in our teeth after all the chewing. If you happen to use Fixodent, I might recommend giving it a try. The average cost per person is £20–30."
French • Bistro • Mexican • Ice Cream
"We had breakfast on Saturday, we have been before and really enjoyed it however this time the food wasn’t as great as it normally is, I think they had booked too many people in, the pancakes were burnt, we ordered 2 English done omelettes however one turned up french and the other English so it had to be sent back and the mushrooms tasted really odd so they also had to be left, such a shame as it’s normally lovely, I think they just had too many tables in."
Fish • Wine • Coffee • British
"We enjoyed a most pleasant family meal at The Fox Inn last Sunday during a short break in Suffolk. We were staying elsewhere. Our group of nine included 3 children and 2 vegetarians. We were all able to chose nice options from the menu, most of us going for one of the roasts. My husband and I chose Vegetarian Wellington and enjoyed our meals very much and there was no difficulty when we asked for more gravy. The staff were pleasant and helpful throughout and I hope we will be able to visit again. Service: 5 Location: 5"
Kebab • Mexican • Seafood • European
"Such a delightful restaurant! The food had that comforting, homemade taste. The staff was friendly, and I was especially impressed by the Turkish coffee and baklava. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Baklava, Mixed Grill Platter, Meze Platter"
Cafés • Seafood • British • European
"Heard so many excellent reviews about this place I thought I 'd pop in and see what all the fuss is about. And I wasn 't disappointed. My GP has given me some tips lately, like leave the sugar out of your tea and seek the places that serve gluten free bread so I consider myself something of a fussy eater. None of which fazed the staff here in any way, shape or form. They had gluten free toast readily to hand and never batted an eyelid at my request for honey in my tea. But everything I 'd read about their Full English Breakfast turned out to be true. It was delicious. And the staff really pride themselves on their warmth and their ability to be helpful. Jen has perhaps the warmest smile and kindest nature in Southport. If I was being a nuisance with my camera (and I usually am) she never showed me anything except her huge and ready smile, and it was such a joy to be treated with such appreciation and kindness. The word of mouth reviews all call this place one of Southport 's hidden gems and I can understand why. I really will be back, if only because the lunch menu looks even better than the incredible breakfast. And the welcome that Peter, Jen and Katrina offer is stunning. FIVE STAR (PLUS) Dietary restrictions: Offers gluten free toast with breakfast Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor accessibility"
Cafés • British • European • Scottish
"Absolutely disgusted at the way my Husband has just been treated in this establishment. Came for our anniversary meal at recommendation of work collegues being new to the area following moving up from England. We asked for a table for 2, which we were given a booth straight away. After this we waited over 15 mins for a menu, i was on the verge of walking at this point to be honest, looked at numerous times by the staff but no menu. A girl came over with the menu which she brought over, we ordered 2 drinks. When the bar woman brought the drinks over she informed my husband it was a non sports pub not allowing team colours and he was not allowed to wear the top he was wearing, which was a long sleeve Rangers training jumper. I had to watch my husband shamed in to taking his jumper off in a pub AFTER ordering our drinks. He was stood at the bar when i asked for a table should it not of been mentioned then when noticed? There is no mention of this on the website and certainly not on entering the pub, no signs what so ever. I paid for the drinks and left. I will never return to this place no matter who tells me great reviews. I suggest your staff put a notice on the website and the foyer window if this is how you feel. An English gentleman from Manchester, surrounded by 4 great teams (city, utd, Liverpool and Everton) made to take of an insignificant Scottish team top is disgusting. For those reading this review, we had a lovely meal and drinks else where spending £100 quid. There loss is another restaurants gain!"
Pub • Terrace • Traditional • Traditional Cuisine
"As you'll see from my review history, I very very rarely post a bad review except in exceptional circumstances. This was one of these. I was expecting a lovely three course meal in a cosy pub out of London, based on the reviews. We were looking for a bit of a treat, as I was catching up with an old colleague (of a charity we both worked for) and her partner (CEO of a Mental Health charity). However I was severely dissappinted and appalled at how they treated us. The barman was gracious on arrival but the waitress who served us (couldn't have been much over 16) was absolutely clueless and seemed to not care about her job or the customers under her service. She was clueless about the menu when queried and kept having to nip off to the kitchen to ask, whilst giving us strange looks for having questions about the food/ breads/ menu. We felt judged, immediatly. When the food finally arrived we had ordered a sharing Camembert. The camembert was delicious but the bread it came with was burnt, unevenly sliced and looked, quite simply, like it was from the bottom of the barrel. Why the chef thought that exceptable to serve I have no idea. Not a good start. Next I had a vegetarian main (curry with cauliflower rice), from a very limited veggie menu. Quite frankly, it was bland. I make much better at home. When chased, the service was rude and the landlady/ manager was abrupt with us for having some issues, despite us being warm and kind to her always giving the pub the benefit of the doubt. I was not even offered a dessert menu. Finally, the ambience was soul sucking. It was quiet and joyless, like eating in an old folks home. In fact some people near us got told to quieten down, despite it being early on a Saturday evening. Just such a shame that the staff and food don't live up to the hype. Genuinely would not recommend this place to anyone. Not worth your time, energy. Vegetarian options: Poor. Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1"
Pub • Wine • British • Vegetarian
"Booked this for my daughters 18th birthday meal with family from Wiltshire. Asked on booking if they allowed dogs then actually on the day rang to double check time of booking again ask if dogs were allowed. Basically turned away on arrival as we had the dog with us as we had been set a table in the restaurant where dogs weren’t allowed (which was 1 step up from the bar area was open ! Asked if we could sit anywhere else were told there were no tables other than 2 high ones where we couldn’t all sit together. There was no attempt to help or even to try to accommodate us in any way! Wouldn’t go ever again. Fortunately the Dambusters Inn about 3 miles away in Scampton were incredibly friendly, welcoming accommodating (to the dog as well as us! the food was fantastic."
Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian
"I wish I could give it six stars, but unfortunately, I can't. This restaurant is truly fantastic and deserves all the recognition possible. The food is beautifully presented, and there are always new dishes being introduced to enhance an already outstanding menu of fine cuisine. If I were you, I would definitely pay a visit. There’s very little that can compare within a wide radius. So whether you're a local or just passing through, take the time to experience the delicious offerings from this young, energetic couple who genuinely bring joy to their cooking. You won't be disappointed. I dined here during the Christmas season, and it was excellent from start to finish. I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. The hardworking and talented couple, along with their young team, truly deserve all the praise they receive."
Kebab • Mexican • Asiatic • European
"I wanted to share my recent experience at the restaurant after dining there tonight. Once again, it was an excellent evening. The restaurant was packed, but there was enough staff to ensure that the service was calm, courteous, and seamless. We were a group of five, and all our different dishes arrived simultaneously, complemented by great wine service. The food consistently exceeds my expectations. My fish dish was exceptional. As a French restaurant, you can always expect a top-notch French ambiance, especially for the younger crowd. As a regular patron, it was a delightful touch to be greeted with a pastis from the head waiter, who clearly remembers the preferences of the guests, enhancing the overall experience."
Food • Steak • 4-star • Lodging
"we have been at the red lion for many years and have always enjoyed our meal. we went on Saturday afternoon and were really surprised that usually very busy, there were only a few in the entire restaurant. when we saw the new menu, we understood why. the price of the meal had increased a lot and the choice of the food had stopped! I am an insulin-dependent diabetic and there was only one thing suitable on the menu (i.e. low carbohydrate) it was a chicken dish that I had minus, (because of the carbohydrates) the sosse, roasted vegetables and chips, but I replaced this with an salate. I often had a beautiful salat on red lions, but this time it consisted of a lot of rocket, a few thin slices of rettich, small cherry tomato and red bevel, not what I would call a good salat. a very unsatisfactory meal. I left the restaurant hunger, the prices have much more expensive, there were no fish except a very expensive sole, and only a steak a sirloin at!! everything in all we could understand why the restaurant was so empty on a Saturday afternoon! I doubt that we will come back until a diabetic friendly and reasonable menu is used."
Wine • French • Coffee • British
"Wow, where to begin? A very intimate restaurant, which makes you feel like it’s only you in the room. Attentive but down to earth staff, from front of house to kitchen. We had the taster menu, which was insane! Such delicious flavours, magical presentation and absolute magicians as chefs. Obviously not an experience for everyday but completely worth every penny for an occasion. It’s what we go to work for isn’t it. Crystal clear to see how the team have retained their Michelin star year in year out. Highly recommend and will dine there again, a complete taste sensation and a gorgeous night out. Thank you Team for looking after us and for being so incredible"
Kebab • Mexican • British • European
"Just back from the Valentine's Tasting Menu night. Absolutely beautiful food, cooked by students who are only one year into their courses and they excelled themselves. From the seafood which was cooked and presented exquisitely to the steak, braised cheek and Morroccan Spiced Pie and the abundance of delectable chocolate desserts everything was perfect. Those who were serving/waiterung were attentive, friendly and polite. Nothing was too much trouble and two were on a course through school and were outstanding anticipating what what you needed before you even knew. This is the second fundraising night we have attended and both were amazing. I hope all the students feel very proud of what they have achieved and I hope they have a great time in London. To all those staff and more experienced students it was a lovely evening thank you to you all too."
Pub • British • Terrace • Britisch-modern
"Menu was very limited and over priced. There was nothing on the menu that I could order and so a family member asked for a child menu in the absence of anything suitable for a diabetic however the waiter stated that the children’s menu “is for children!”. Informed him that there was nothing suitable to which he replied “it is a gastro pub!” His attitude was rude and pompous, I really wanted to inform him that I had not booked and nor would I however as I was there with family who had booked following a trip to Grasmere to scatter my father in law’s ashes I felt unable to point this out and then leave! I was finally offered a meal from the lunch menu which proved to be acceptable but will not return especially given the attitude of the waiter. 1 star given as no stars was not an option!"