Friendly staff, nice looking restaurant and good menu.Unfortunately for me the food wasn't up to standard for the price and menu description.The starter of 'Korean Fried Chicken' which was supposed to be 'fried chicken' in a bed of 'asian slaw' was literally some cut up chicken breast that had been cooked and tossed in a sauce. It hadn't been fried and certainly wasn't fried chicken. The asian slaw was clearly a few strips of cucumber and tasted like maybe a few strips of spring onion. For £8.95 it's extremely poor and expected alot more.For main myself, i had lamb shank. The lamb was ridiculously fatty and had little to no meat. When you found the meat it was just over cooked and just not what a lamb shank should be, it should be falling off the bone. It was also supposed to come with 'spring vegetables' , a few green beans and a few slices of courgette is again just poor. On a high note your gravy is absolutely amazing , so your on to a winner with that but I'm sorry again for the price of £16.95 it was poor.Rest of our table got Sunday roasts and thought it was very average, roasts tasted reheated and even the yorkshire puddings were soft and not crispy and just not much going on for the price.Having done reviews on so many restaurants at different times I just felt and you got the vibe the food came and tasted like we was one of the last for Sunday dinner. We was told there was only 2 dinners left when ordering and was even asked if we wanted our bill without asking. All felt rushed and of little quality. I'd rather be told its not available then be served poor quality food and not to the description.In conclusion , if we are being honest for what we was expecting and for what we paid, we expected more but I can only write an honest review.
Charlotte Hickson
Excellent food and service. The Sunday roast is the best we have had eating out. We are usually disappointed but it was lovely. The service was amazing. We walked in and the restaurant was full. The lady serving us told us we could eat in the bat area. Not an issue as it was lovely sitting there too. We will be back. Thank
malcolm watson
A nice local restaurant with a great selection of dishes. Staff very friendly, plus lots on hand d to help and serve. This is also a very popular bar that attracts a bustling crowd of drinkers. Food was very tasty, combo starter was very generous and would fed 3 to 4. Wines and beer not cheap but affordable. Can get a little noisy with the pub crowd but the glass partition really helps.
Ewok Tribesman
Excellent all the way round. Nice outdoor area, with outdoor heating. Visited a few times for lunch and have not been disappointed. Quick service and tasty food at a good price. Recommended!
Helen nelslack
A bottomless brunch where glasses are only half filled and the drinks took a long time to arrive. A little disappointing.
Ryan Cutten
Been here a few times for Sunday dinner and have always quite enjoyed it and found the portions to be very good.Today, my wife and I were left a little disappointed by the attitude of the manager. We ordered the family Sunday lunch platter (as per usual) and were disappointed to be told that we would need to pay for extra veg because ‘that’s what it comes with’ according to the manager.There were 6 carrot batons, 4 parsnip batons and 4 broccolini stems. For the sake of something so cheap to them, I’m really baffled as to why they wouldn’t just give us a little more vegetables.You win some you lose some a guess and they have just lost some!
Janette Holford
Only been in twice and what a lovely place service was good and the young ladies who work there are so pleasant alway a smile ,who highly recommend this bar.
xxamdlgkgkg
2nd time for Christmas dinner and bitterly disappointed. Sat in the bar area which was turned into part of the restaurant but felt secluded from the atmosphere. The tables didn’t even match up one was higher than the other so didn’t feel like one table as a family. Food came out at separate times, 2 family meme era had finished the desert whilst we were still waiting for ours. No acknowledgement from the owner after complaining and asking for a call back. We was also over charged £80 which we wasn’t told, I only realised the day after and had to ring to get refunded. Very disappointed will not be going back next year
Amazing choice, beautiful food, great atmosphere and the best staff.
susanmarshall666
Disgraceful behaviour today 26.12.23 boxing day, after being booked for weeks, we were left without food which I ordered from the Xmas menu from a male employee. I offered our choices and to pay the deposits but he told me that wasn't necessary as their were only three of us. When we arrived the waitress told us we couldn't have the Xmas menu as it hadn't been booked in as that. We were given the normal every day menu! Who wants a normal menu on Boxing Day Appalling, she didn't offer to help in any way shape or form. I will never go to this establishment again after walking out without our meal today.
baconrasherssociety
Excellent Christmas Day meal, superb food, staff were great, very professional chef and kitchen staff. This was a huge success as catering for so many people in one sitting cannot be easy but everything was first class. Well done Bistro 42?
FarAway654193
Mixed emotions on our 2nd visit there for our annual Christmas meal/ We are all friends who met up at the former Thornes House Grammar school in 1964, almost 60 years ago. This review is a combination of a 5 star report and a 1 star report. On the positive side, the food was excellant. the reason why we organised a return visit from last year. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the organisation (or complete lack of, on behalf of the inept management) Our party numbered 16. However, as we took our seats, there were only 15 place settings. On more than one occasion, we brought this numerical deficiency to members of the staff team. Our first course was duly brought to the table. The waiters served us as if there was nothing wrong, despite the fact that 4 of us were rather cramped for space. We (the 4 of us) attempted to consume our starters in a very uncomfortable state. Finally, a member of the staff team noticed that we were not happy, and them proceeded to move 3 of us to an adjoining EMPTY table. we finished our starter course on a different table, separated from our friends!!! Despite this unforgivable mistake, we did manage to enjoy the rest of our food, and began to laugh off the abominable plaanig of the seating arrangement. I am filing this report, 12 hours after our nightmare experience. i purposely did this because my observations on last evenings fiasco would have contained many expletives. The sadest part of the whole evening that The "manager" failed to offer an apology for their shameful lack of organisation
james wheatley
Had a Christmas lunch there. Food was hot. Service was good and for a Christmas lunch involving 30+ covers everything was great. Can't recommend it more.
Great burger ?
Warm welcome !!!
Friendly staff, nice looking restaurant and good menu.Unfortunately for me the food wasn't up to standard for the price and menu description.The starter of 'Korean Fried Chicken' which was supposed to be 'fried chicken' in a bed of 'asian slaw' was literally some cut up chicken breast that had been cooked and tossed in a sauce. It hadn't been fried and certainly wasn't fried chicken. The asian slaw was clearly a few strips of cucumber and tasted like maybe a few strips of spring onion. For £8.95 it's extremely poor and expected alot more.For main myself, i had lamb shank. The lamb was ridiculously fatty and had little to no meat. When you found the meat it was just over cooked and just not what a lamb shank should be, it should be falling off the bone. It was also supposed to come with 'spring vegetables' , a few green beans and a few slices of courgette is again just poor. On a high note your gravy is absolutely amazing , so your on to a winner with that but I'm sorry again for the price of £16.95 it was poor.Rest of our table got Sunday roasts and thought it was very average, roasts tasted reheated and even the yorkshire puddings were soft and not crispy and just not much going on for the price.Having done reviews on so many restaurants at different times I just felt and you got the vibe the food came and tasted like we was one of the last for Sunday dinner. We was told there was only 2 dinners left when ordering and was even asked if we wanted our bill without asking. All felt rushed and of little quality. I'd rather be told its not available then be served poor quality food and not to the description.In conclusion , if we are being honest for what we was expecting and for what we paid, we expected more but I can only write an honest review.
Excellent food and service. The Sunday roast is the best we have had eating out. We are usually disappointed but it was lovely. The service was amazing. We walked in and the restaurant was full. The lady serving us told us we could eat in the bat area. Not an issue as it was lovely sitting there too. We will be back. Thank
A nice local restaurant with a great selection of dishes. Staff very friendly, plus lots on hand d to help and serve. This is also a very popular bar that attracts a bustling crowd of drinkers. Food was very tasty, combo starter was very generous and would fed 3 to 4. Wines and beer not cheap but affordable. Can get a little noisy with the pub crowd but the glass partition really helps.
Excellent all the way round. Nice outdoor area, with outdoor heating. Visited a few times for lunch and have not been disappointed. Quick service and tasty food at a good price. Recommended!
A bottomless brunch where glasses are only half filled and the drinks took a long time to arrive. A little disappointing.
Been here a few times for Sunday dinner and have always quite enjoyed it and found the portions to be very good.Today, my wife and I were left a little disappointed by the attitude of the manager. We ordered the family Sunday lunch platter (as per usual) and were disappointed to be told that we would need to pay for extra veg because ‘that’s what it comes with’ according to the manager.There were 6 carrot batons, 4 parsnip batons and 4 broccolini stems. For the sake of something so cheap to them, I’m really baffled as to why they wouldn’t just give us a little more vegetables.You win some you lose some a guess and they have just lost some!
Only been in twice and what a lovely place service was good and the young ladies who work there are so pleasant alway a smile ,who highly recommend this bar.
2nd time for Christmas dinner and bitterly disappointed. Sat in the bar area which was turned into part of the restaurant but felt secluded from the atmosphere. The tables didn’t even match up one was higher than the other so didn’t feel like one table as a family. Food came out at separate times, 2 family meme era had finished the desert whilst we were still waiting for ours. No acknowledgement from the owner after complaining and asking for a call back. We was also over charged £80 which we wasn’t told, I only realised the day after and had to ring to get refunded. Very disappointed will not be going back next year
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing choice, beautiful food, great atmosphere and the best staff.
Disgraceful behaviour today 26.12.23 boxing day, after being booked for weeks, we were left without food which I ordered from the Xmas menu from a male employee. I offered our choices and to pay the deposits but he told me that wasn't necessary as their were only three of us. When we arrived the waitress told us we couldn't have the Xmas menu as it hadn't been booked in as that. We were given the normal every day menu! Who wants a normal menu on Boxing Day Appalling, she didn't offer to help in any way shape or form. I will never go to this establishment again after walking out without our meal today.
Excellent Christmas Day meal, superb food, staff were great, very professional chef and kitchen staff. This was a huge success as catering for so many people in one sitting cannot be easy but everything was first class. Well done Bistro 42?
Mixed emotions on our 2nd visit there for our annual Christmas meal/ We are all friends who met up at the former Thornes House Grammar school in 1964, almost 60 years ago. This review is a combination of a 5 star report and a 1 star report. On the positive side, the food was excellant. the reason why we organised a return visit from last year. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the organisation (or complete lack of, on behalf of the inept management) Our party numbered 16. However, as we took our seats, there were only 15 place settings. On more than one occasion, we brought this numerical deficiency to members of the staff team. Our first course was duly brought to the table. The waiters served us as if there was nothing wrong, despite the fact that 4 of us were rather cramped for space. We (the 4 of us) attempted to consume our starters in a very uncomfortable state. Finally, a member of the staff team noticed that we were not happy, and them proceeded to move 3 of us to an adjoining EMPTY table. we finished our starter course on a different table, separated from our friends!!! Despite this unforgivable mistake, we did manage to enjoy the rest of our food, and began to laugh off the abominable plaanig of the seating arrangement. I am filing this report, 12 hours after our nightmare experience. i purposely did this because my observations on last evenings fiasco would have contained many expletives. The sadest part of the whole evening that The "manager" failed to offer an apology for their shameful lack of organisation
Had a Christmas lunch there. Food was hot. Service was good and for a Christmas lunch involving 30+ covers everything was great. Can't recommend it more.