We stopped on our way driving through Oxford. We were hungry and looked on yelp and were so pleased…read moreto find this lovely pub. Wonderful ambience and food. Steak was delicious! Great service. And we had a really good chocolate dessert.

A great steakhouse without needing the qualifier in Oxford. I went with my son and had a fantastic…read moresharing steak, comparable to Hawksmoor or a top-US steakhouse. Outside of the pedestrian menu options, they give you a menu of the day's beef, an assortment of sharing rib eyes, porterhouses and chateaubriands, with the size and recommended number of people very clear. Our ribeye (cote de beouf) was incredible, cooked perfectly as ordered with a great char. Nice wine list with good options by the glass, 500 ML carafe or bottle. The only downside was a very, very limited number of starter options. Also nice to get out of the tourist area but stilll only a 10 min walk from the city centre. Hope to get back to Oxford again for another visit.

The ambiance is good. The meat quality is above average. Beef was prepared under ordered…read moretemperature by a full rating... medium rare was very rare. Medium was medium rare, but that's better than over cooking it. Service was not great. Our server was not well versed with the food or drinks and not able to answer questions. We were stuck in a dark corner. Tables around us were attended more frequently and sooner, even when they arrived after us. Wine pours are adequate, but spirit pours are very light. A double whisky was so small that I decided not to spend the money on a second drink. That was after the bar was not able to make a very standard cocktail, and the server had no clue either. So 3/5 stars because of poor service, a mediocre bar, and expensive alcohol.

Stopped here hoping for a nice steak dinner, impressed with the unique decor...slow service and…read moremediocre food left my palette disappointed. We booked a table in the morning knowing that places are usually fairly busy on Friday nights, when we arrived our table wasn't yet ready, but we weren't fazed we sat at the bar and ordered drinks while waiting for our table. Thankfully our table was ready after about 10mins, their cocktails were actually very tasty and the bartender was attentive and informative of the different drink options. Once seated it took about 15mins for our server to come to our table, we ordered the honey beer bread as a started...when it arrived it tasted stale and the beef dripping butter had a very strange taste...we ignore that assuming it just wasn't something we loved, then we ordered our streaks and shared a side of mashed potatoes and a side of onion rings...I will say the steak was cooked a perfect medium rare as I requested but it was lacking seasoning. A bit of salt definitely helped the steak! The sides were not good the onion rings looked nice and crispy but the inner batter was raw and they tasted overly oily, the mashed potatoes weren't creamy they were dry and very bland. Service was slow the whole night, but on the plus side it gave us a chance to really take in the art part of the restaurant. I adored how each both was a different theme very cute and unique. Over all the steak was mostly good, but the food was overpriced for the quality.

Friends had told me that if I ate a steak at this restaurant it would be the best steak I could…read moreever have, unfortunately this is far from the truth. The steak is purchased locally from a very good butcher in the town. Reservations were made for 18.30 hrs as a couple we attended at the set time because we were told no other time slots were available. Joy of joy that this news would mean the restaurant would be packed out because of the good food. I found the starters a little mundane, and to be honest what I would expect from good British steak house starters like prawn cocktail were not on the starter menu (personal gripe). Service was slow and we found ourselves waiting to order drinks. A waitress approached to take our order, so we thought, but no she lent across the table (no excuse me) and removed a candle for lighting and then placed it back in its holder and walked off ??? We did eventually get to order and we both opted for the Rum steak @ £26 or is it £24 a steak we were expecting a very nice meal. What turned up was... yes a steak some very dry chip (not fluffy in the middle) and some garnish which was supposed to be a salad. Lettuce leave for me don't constitute a salad. No tomato, no avocado, no cucumber and a dressing on the lettuce which was not asked for. We opted for the Dian sauce but we got a garlic sauce with mushrooms. Was this supposed to be the Dian sauce? We asked for a mixed mushroom with green bean and garlic as a side dish. What we got were garlic mushrooms. I was rather disappointed with the cut of meat. Quite a lot of fat for a 16oz steak. I was cooked very nicely though I have to admit. After the meal we opted for puddings and they were ordered again after looking out for the waitress in the not so busy venue. Oh one thing before I forget. The restaurant had a male singer in on the time of eating. LOUD is not the word. No conversation could be had over our meal because of this and the venue is small enough without a signer amp and associated equipment in front of the door. After our desert we asked for the bill. The waitress brought over the pin machine and then hovered looking at me while I had the option to give a tip or not. To be honest I did feel pressured into giving the tip for the non existent service. For a restaurant that is famed in the area for its steaks, I would not return or recommend it to others. Yes the steak was lovely but I do feel that I could purchase the steak myself and do a far better job in the cooking and on the Dian souse. A truthful account, but like its predecessor of the venue everything was covered in some sort of garlic to help mask the basic lack of taste.

As a vegetarian, whenever anybody suggests a meal in a steak joint a rush of panic floods over me…read more What will I eat? What if I'm left with a salad!? (I may be a veggie but it doesn't mean I love lettuce leaves!) So when my friends planned Sunday lunch in The Cowshed I sighed a heavy sigh. But I had nothing to fear - with two vegetarian options on the lunch time menu, at least I had something to choose from (Albeit a standard veggie burger or a goats cheese tart - two 'classics') and since this was a restaurant for meat eaters I could hardly complain! My burger was delicious, served with tasty chunky chips and washed down with hearty cider. My friend's roast dinners looked fabulous too. The service was very welcoming and the atmosphere was just what you want on a Sunday - full of fun and laughter.

I don't know about you but I'm always a little amused when a carnivorous restaurant advertises…read moreusing a smiling pig or cow. While The Cowshed's poster mammal isn't smiling it still tickles me so I agreed to dinner here with my steak loving other half. The focus here is all about good old-fashioned British dishes, particularly steak and it's many guises. My partner ordered a steak cooked on a hot stone tablet right in front of him - similar to the way you can get hot plates in Indian restaurants, except this actually allowed him to partially cook the steak himself. As an occasional vegetarian there wasn't a great amount of choice for me to pick a main course but the starters and desserts were divine! It is quite pricey but I would come back for the chocolate mouse alone and my partner can whole-heartedly vote for the sirloin steak!

It's not the largest place in the world, but it's cosy and beautifully decorated. They accommodated…read morearound 14 of us on a single table. There was room to breath, everyone was comfortable and were served promptly. All the food was delicious. I had from the Christmas menu, soup, a main and the chocolate brownie which came with a glass of Prosecco. I honestly couldn't fault it. Excellent.

From the owner: At The Grill 49 we want to create a Unique Dining Experience for all our guests. This restaurant is…read morethe epitome of rustic, casual fine dining. We specialise in Longhorn Steaks, Seafood and Chicken dishes.

This restaurant was so-so. To classify as a steakhouse I do expect a certain experience and we just…read moredid not get that here. We should have known since it was half empty but wanting to get a steak while visiting the city we didn't really know what to expect. My steak was overcooked and the sides were bland. Would not return if we were in the city again.

Filet cooked to perfection! Host seated me even though I was underdressed and didn't have a…read morereservation. Especially appreciated because they were busy. Server was a lil snobby, but I didn't care because my meal was excellent. The wedge salad was unnecessary. Considering the prices of meals, a mixed green salad with toppings would've been more appropriate. Pleasant decor matched the expectations of a steakhouse. Like all English buildings, restrooms are upstairs. Overall the perfectly cooked steak Made up for what was lacking.

Came here for an early dinner. Lovely welcome with very helpful staff. Steaks looked great so…read moreordered a fillet with suggested wine. The quality and quantity of the food was excellent - very tasty indeed. The ambience was great also. Overall a lovely experience - fully recommend

Really lovely place and nice staff!! We had the carvery and it was delicious. If I had to make one…read morecomment is that the carrots we're a little underdone, but everything was delicious otherwise . Would recommend! (Wheel chair friendly)

As Bath locals, we only ever go here now. I don't even need a menu. It's better than most…read moresteakhouses in the US too. The staff are excellent. The food is good, the cocktails are probably the best in Bath (they know how to mix a Martini) and they also welcome children (if we cannot get a babysitter but really want a steak). I recommend the Blue Swimmer Crab as a starter to share, followed by the Ribeye (surf and turf style) with Truffle Fries and Garlic Spinach. Don't bother with dessert but go for a bottle of Malbec instead.

***Attention Owner: both Google and Yelp contend that you are open till 10:30pm. When I called to…read moremake a reservation, the person who answered was brusque and determined to hang up the phone as quickly as possible rather than take my reservation. I asked her if I could geyt one at 10:00pm she said "No." So I asked what time you close. She said "whenever the last booking leaves. Thank you! Bye!" I said "Wait. Don't hang up! What time's the last booking?" She said, "8:15" I said, "Okay, well can we walk in and eat at the bar at 9:30." She said, "Yes, but you have to leave by 10pm because that's when we close." Note above, when directly asked, "When do you close?" She replied, "When the last booking leaves." Rather than saying 10. Not once did she try to work anything out, ask about doing an earlier reservation. Just wanted to end the call. I own restaurants. That's why I'm hoping to alert you to staff that is doing what is personally convenient for them, not what is best for the business."

So good to see a small business work their way up. From a small van outside Temple Meads to now…read morerunning a full size restaurant in St Nicks! In the past few years my idea of a burger has been completely flipped, turned upside down! With the introduction of brioche buns and baconaise (what sweet sweet genius came up with that one) I have been outstanded. The location of Chomp is great, loads of parking around, especially if you know the tricks of the trade ;) it's a modern yet chilled interior which really really worked for me. The right light levels and music volume so you don't overhear other people's comments and you can spill and bit of food on yourself and no one will notice. That was a big bonus for me, especially if you sample their brilliant range of ciders, ales and lagers. Staff were very friendly, great waitress and chef was a friendly bloke! Prices were so reasonable, £10 for burger with fries and slaw (no idea what happened to Cole from coleslaw, poor bloke) and drinks were a fair price too. They also do promo nights where you can get burger, sides and a drink for £10 or something. They also do specials every now and again, the other night was a Stilton burger - sounded perfect. But for your first time you always have to go tradition, the house special. Your classic burger with only some onion rings on the side. Perfection. Would definitely recommend, I am really finding it hard to find bad places in Bristol lately, competition is tough but these guys have hit the nail on the head. Bye bye Gourmet burger Kitchen

Love this place! A very warm welcome at the door. The waitress was a bit nervous I think bless her,…read morebut she was attentive and pleasant! Very cool interior - stripped back as you'd expect in a steak place. I love the simplicity of the menu - a few steaks, 2 burgers (3 if you count the veggie - which I never do) and a few classic cocktails, plus wine and beer. I went for my favourite cocktail - the classic old fashioned (shame they didn't have barrel aged, but hey that's just me being a pretentious d*ck). Perfectly mixed - a beautiful bourbon kick but not too overpowering, just the right amount of orange flavour and very refreshing. Starter was 3x black pudding beignets - and as a bit of a black pudding fiend, these sated my cravings very nicely indeed. Perfectly battered, not too heavy with a delicious garlic and chive mayo. Bliss. Having found out it was national burger day too late, I went for an 8oz fillet, with blue cheese sauce - obvs. The whole experience was world class. Steak was a perfect medium rare, with a beautiful char on the outside. The seasoning on the chips was exceptional. And the blue cheese sauce - oh man. Just phenomenal. Plus a delicious side of mushrooms and spinach. I couldn't resist hitting the bourbon tasting board - and I definitely don't regret it. 3 excellent drams, all of which had complex and very different flavours. A nice touch offering something a bit different to go with your steak (hic). The standout definitely being the Woodford Reserve Rye - mind blowingly delicious. The Bookers blew my tits off. 63.7%... WHAAAT. Accompanied by a 2/3 of the house IPA - perfect amount of hop and washed everything down nicely! Overall a superb experience and I will continue coming here at every possible opportunity when I'm in Bristol.

Went on the invitational evening and had a fabulous meal. I had already booked for the Saturday of…read morethat week. So was looking forward to choosing off of the menu. The inside is light and spacious with some old feature, there is access for disabled with some tables on the upper layer of the split level dinning area. Malic and his team do a great job and care for your every need (thanks Sarah) I had a soup to start butternut squash,this was very tasty and they had bring out gorgeous little warm seeded rolls, for my main I had a fillet steak which was cooked to just the way I like it (medium to well) and for the the best bit the pud I had apple and rhubarb crumble delicious. I will definitely be returning again soon, and will also try and get over to the Sunday carvery by all accounts it's well worth it. I would recommend booking for Fri, Sat & Sun as it can get busy.