I have also been going here with a number of years and as mentioned previously, have never had a bad experience or even a mediocre one. Would just like to add that over the years, I have been in a party of six, with partners, cousin, father, friends etc. and about the only thing I haven't done is gone alone! (note to self.must try this).
In these times of tight budgets, the specials here have to be seen to be believed! 3 courses from the specials menu (Friday night, Saturday night, etc. ) for about £6.95 including a free half or glass of wine!
Excellent staff even though the head guy never recognised me at first after losing 6 stone (I joked I lost it by keeping away from his restaurant for a year!) so efficient yet friendly and always on hand to advise or recommend etc.
I can't understand why so few reviews for The Royal as whenever I go, there are people from all over the northeast travelling in excess of 20 miles in some cases.
One day I'll spend a day on Ocean Road lunching at Colmans and having dinner at The Royal. Just need a top-notch breakfast place in the vicinity and we're good to go!! read more