The ever so slightly over the top quirky ground floor bar is jolly well stocked, serving classy Martini cocktails, Bombardier ale, lagers, affordable decent wines and artisan gins. The bar leads either up to the first floor dining rooms or down to the trendy ‘Shoreditch’ bare brick cellar lounge bar.
The Grand Dining Room of Georgian proportion seats about forty people, the smaller room is adjacent; perfect for gatherings of about a dozen. Lunch and dinner menus focus on the freshest British shellfish landed from around our shores from Cornwall to the Shetlands and are presented in beautiful steaming hot copper Cataplana dishes for sharing.
Steaks are all Aberdeen Angus Beef from farms in the borders, again served to share at your table
Customers generally enjoyed the food, noting it was fresh and tasty, although there were some complaints about specific items being cold or not prepared correctly.
Customer Service
Service quality was inconsistent; while some staff were praised for being friendly and helpful, others were reported as rude or indifferent.
Cleanliness
The restaurant was frequently described as clean, with positive remarks about the overall hygiene and condition of the facility.
Coupon Issues
Several customers expressed frustration over the refusal to accept coupons and issues with online orders, leading to dissatisfaction.
Operational Hours
There were complaints about unclear operational hours and being turned away before closing time.