The lunch we got was fairly disappointing. Chose the mince pie, which came with roast potatoes and mash and some carrot & parsip mash. I am certain that the entire meal was microwaved, as the pastry on the pie was wet and soggy. The roast potatoes appeared to be of the frozen variety and were tough and tasteless. I didn't eat them. The mash in the centre of the plate was lukewarm, again suggesting the likelihood of a microwave reheat. This lunch was mediocre and below average. It also represented poor value for money. All in all, this was a poor experience and certainly not of the standard that this restaurant used to have a few years back. Such a pity.
Joe P
Upstairs area roomy but on the cool side. We both ordered the chicken and ham pie. The food was not hot and you had to search for the chicken and ham.
BryBuy
Our group of ten was accommodated upstairs with no bother at all. Good service and the brunch was lovely.
Bry Buy
Our group of ten was accommodated upstairs with no bother at all. Good service and the brunch was lovely.
TourguideWils
We’ve now given up on Bow Bells. It’s a pity as we’ve tried to support local businesses regularly over recent years and have enjoyed the food here, but even that is no longer reliable. Today’s mini fry was very tasty but came without the black pudding ordered at the same time. Disappointing but not a serious complaint. The cheese toastie however, was declared “inedible” and despite combined best efforts, neither of us could cut through the dried brown pan loaf crust. To be honest, it felt like a leftover sandwich put under the toaster. While most of the staff are pleasant and do their job well, it’s not across the board and on several occasions we’ve clearly been an inconvenience rather than a customer - probably not the owner’s intention. The policy of allowing dogs is fine- nice touch to leave a water dish for them- but please, maybe would be nice to have a wee note to owners asking them not to let their furry friends climb on the furniture and cushions as today’s two did?
OAP20
This restaurant has deteriorated since it was taken over. Too many dirty tables. Dirty floor. Inexperienced staff. Was offered a table upstairs (where dogs are allowed) but with mobility problems and poor eyesight this was not an option. If I hadn't already paid for my food when ordering I would have gone elsewhere.
Liz Service
Lovely place to eat, great food, reasonably priced, staff are lovely.Vegetarian options: Good choice on menu
Niel G
£6.40 for a coffee and a scone, except the scone turned out to be a dried up iced cinnamon whirl served with butter for some inexplicable reason. My stay was accompanied by the noise of the floor being vacuumed as I munched my was through my "scone". Did I feel welcome? No. Would I return? Definitely not.
cvnorm
Friendly, lovely cafe. Great selection of sweet baking treats and an extensive breakfast menu. Dog friendly and a place to buy fresh sourdough
Really lovely visit to the Conlig restaurant. Dropped in on a Saturday for coffee and a scone. Coffee was lovely and scones were very tasty. They were heated for us and a good size. Had been meaning to visit for a while, won’t leave it so long next time. 10/10 for the staff and the food.
Michael Sidwell
Expansive area upstairs too, with an outdoor roof space as well.
Louise N
Visited the Conlig cafe for brunch. Service very fast and polite. I had avocado and poached eggs. This was as expected and I enjoyed however this was £10.50. I thought this was steep for what it was and one of the most expensive breakfast dishes. I did order an additional piece of bacon and of-course was happy to then pay additional for that . All in £14.20 with coffee. Considering a full fry is less expensive, perhaps my choice not the best value. I recently went to the Joxer in Bangor, it’s more of a restaurant .The same dish was priced at £10, and was better. Venues not comparable in terms of overall experience, interior, menu etc.
Eileen C
We dropped into Bow Bells for breakfast one morning. The service was excellent. Great menu and the food was delicious. My husband ordered a custom made sandwich which they made for him with no trouble. The staff are eager to please. The tray bakes and goodies we took home was also delicious. Quaint place - great food and great service
LindaLou1960
Really nice spot for brunch. Very friendly staff. Food was first class too! Smiles from all of us!
A great place for a bit to eat.
The lunch we got was fairly disappointing. Chose the mince pie, which came with roast potatoes and mash and some carrot & parsip mash. I am certain that the entire meal was microwaved, as the pastry on the pie was wet and soggy. The roast potatoes appeared to be of the frozen variety and were tough and tasteless. I didn't eat them. The mash in the centre of the plate was lukewarm, again suggesting the likelihood of a microwave reheat. This lunch was mediocre and below average. It also represented poor value for money. All in all, this was a poor experience and certainly not of the standard that this restaurant used to have a few years back. Such a pity.
Upstairs area roomy but on the cool side. We both ordered the chicken and ham pie. The food was not hot and you had to search for the chicken and ham.
Our group of ten was accommodated upstairs with no bother at all. Good service and the brunch was lovely.
Our group of ten was accommodated upstairs with no bother at all. Good service and the brunch was lovely.
We’ve now given up on Bow Bells. It’s a pity as we’ve tried to support local businesses regularly over recent years and have enjoyed the food here, but even that is no longer reliable. Today’s mini fry was very tasty but came without the black pudding ordered at the same time. Disappointing but not a serious complaint. The cheese toastie however, was declared “inedible” and despite combined best efforts, neither of us could cut through the dried brown pan loaf crust. To be honest, it felt like a leftover sandwich put under the toaster. While most of the staff are pleasant and do their job well, it’s not across the board and on several occasions we’ve clearly been an inconvenience rather than a customer - probably not the owner’s intention. The policy of allowing dogs is fine- nice touch to leave a water dish for them- but please, maybe would be nice to have a wee note to owners asking them not to let their furry friends climb on the furniture and cushions as today’s two did?
This restaurant has deteriorated since it was taken over. Too many dirty tables. Dirty floor. Inexperienced staff. Was offered a table upstairs (where dogs are allowed) but with mobility problems and poor eyesight this was not an option. If I hadn't already paid for my food when ordering I would have gone elsewhere.
Lovely place to eat, great food, reasonably priced, staff are lovely.Vegetarian options: Good choice on menu
£6.40 for a coffee and a scone, except the scone turned out to be a dried up iced cinnamon whirl served with butter for some inexplicable reason. My stay was accompanied by the noise of the floor being vacuumed as I munched my was through my "scone". Did I feel welcome? No. Would I return? Definitely not.
Friendly, lovely cafe. Great selection of sweet baking treats and an extensive breakfast menu. Dog friendly and a place to buy fresh sourdough
Restaurantji Recommends
Really lovely visit to the Conlig restaurant. Dropped in on a Saturday for coffee and a scone. Coffee was lovely and scones were very tasty. They were heated for us and a good size. Had been meaning to visit for a while, won’t leave it so long next time. 10/10 for the staff and the food.
Expansive area upstairs too, with an outdoor roof space as well.
Visited the Conlig cafe for brunch. Service very fast and polite. I had avocado and poached eggs. This was as expected and I enjoyed however this was £10.50. I thought this was steep for what it was and one of the most expensive breakfast dishes. I did order an additional piece of bacon and of-course was happy to then pay additional for that . All in £14.20 with coffee. Considering a full fry is less expensive, perhaps my choice not the best value. I recently went to the Joxer in Bangor, it’s more of a restaurant .The same dish was priced at £10, and was better. Venues not comparable in terms of overall experience, interior, menu etc.
We dropped into Bow Bells for breakfast one morning. The service was excellent. Great menu and the food was delicious. My husband ordered a custom made sandwich which they made for him with no trouble. The staff are eager to please. The tray bakes and goodies we took home was also delicious. Quaint place - great food and great service
Really nice spot for brunch. Very friendly staff. Food was first class too! Smiles from all of us!