I really wanted to like this place a good deal more than I actually did. And the term 'good deal' is fairly key to this.
3 of us went in on a work lunch while nearby and after looking at the menu decided to give it a shot. The menu while certainly not extensive managed to hit a few promising notes and the orders were placed. The place was pretty empty given its size and the chefs, visible in the open plan kitchen were really just standing around cleaning surfaces they'd just cleaned a few minutes ago. The first impression was that although the décor in the place was perhaps trying a little too hard the staff were nice and the menu OK even if at slightly high prices for the selection. Not extortionate by any means given the selection.
The food arrived in a prompt enough time given that the place was empty so that was good. But this is where the shine came off for me. I ordered a toasted BLT and a side of chips for an extra £2. The sandwich itself was OK, not very generously filled but most of all it was just very small. It was cut into 4 triangles and put onto 2 sticks to hold it together on the plate. I think a degree of 'smooshing' had happened when they tried to put it all together and it wasn't that big to start with so it looked pretty sorry on the plate. The chips on the side were very good in terms of quality, nice and crispy and fluffy. But again, style took over substance and in delivering them in the now ubiquitous white enamel mug, the portion was quite small. For this and a small glass of Coke I paid £7.95. For popping in for lunch and given the slightly underwhelming food and far too small portions, I just wasn't impressed.
I had expected more from the promises made by the look of the place from outside. read more