BITE user comments - tfidonnie
Comments by tfidonnie
Fanny's Ale And Cider House, Saltaire
Excellent pub with a huge range of real ales, which is a rarity anywhere, nowadays. Definitely worth a visit (and so much better than the soulless pubs in London), and next time I'm back in Saltaire, I'll be spending a night or two in here!
8 Dec 2008 12:56
Pretty dreary place this. We were sitting in the extension at the back of the pub - which was fairly lifeless and resembled the dining area of an old folks' home (and not just because some of the personnel were a bit on the old side - after all, it's Wing, what do you expect?!).
The food was meidocre, bland to say the least, and the staff were a bit slow. Won't be going back.
20 Oct 2008 17:25
The Bell Hotel and Inn, Woburn
Strange place, really. Tiny bar area, and so mostly all casual restaurant. Had a perfectly nice meal, though, so will probably be back at some point in the future.
20 Oct 2008 17:19
Went here for a Sunday Lunch last year, and had a lovely meal. Beef was lovely and rare. Will be going back next month.
Can't say much for the actual "pub" side of things though, as we were just in the restaurant.
20 Oct 2008 17:17
Went to The Landseer for Sunday Lunch a couple of weeks back - and it was fantastic. I'm really picky when it comes to roast dinners, so don't take that comment lightly!
I had Pork, whilst my girlfriend had Beef - both cooked perfectly, PLENTY of meat, with lovely veg and roast potatoes, and most importantly, lots of gravy (I hate having to ask for more gravy, so this was a bonus!). Whilst some may call it expensive, I would say that you definitely get what you pay for.
Good beer and wine selection - although it would be good to have a couple more ales available (but that's true of almost every pub).
The staff were really friendly, nothing was a problem. (Oh, and hello to the ginger South African guy - sorry it took so long to post a review!)
I hadn't been to The Landseer for a couple of years prior to this visit, but will be going back soon. Definitely on the up!
PS. Where's the cat?!!
20 Oct 2008 17:14
Great pub! Lots of character. I have eaten here a couple of times and never had any problems. Good selection of ales.
It has to be the only pub in the country where people actually form an orderly queue!
5 Jun 2008 15:03
The Hemingford Arms, Barnsbury
Great pub. Lots of character and atmosphere. Good pub quiz as well!
Unfortunately it's a bus ride for me to get there nowadays, but I make the journey when I can!
5 Jun 2008 14:55
Must have the largest bar for a tiny pub I have ever seen. It fills 2/3 of the floor space! But friendly staff, decent beer. Not bad.
5 Jun 2008 14:50
Nice place. Good food. Friendly staff. Not quite comfortable enough to spend the evening in.
5 Jun 2008 14:47
What a dump. I was in there for 45 minutes - which was 45 minuted too long. Never had so many dodgy looks from people waiting to kick someones head in.
5 Jun 2008 14:45
The Swimmer at The Grafton Arms, Holloway
A great pub to visit on the way back from work. Good food - but a bit on the pricey side.
However, since the smoking ban came in to effect, the outside seating area has had its "retractable conservatory style cover" removed and replaced with umbrellas. That was a massive plus for this pub.
5 Jun 2008 14:40
This is a great pub. Just the right mix of location, layout, atmosphere and food. There is nothing better than sitting by the window with a pint of Doombar and a crab sandwich watching the waves crash over the harbour.
5 Jun 2008 14:35
Back in the day, I am assured this was a great pub. Now, however, it's no more than a boring chain pub with little or no atmosphere. There's nothig wrong with it, but there's nothing right with it either.
5 Jun 2008 14:33
The Noble Comb, Shipley
I ate here with a group of friends on a Sunday after staying at the Ibis next door. It has to be THE worst meal I, no, all of us, have ever eaten. Absolutely disgusting.
Okay, so it was 2 for 1, which makes it fairly cheap. But individual dishes cost upwards of �9.
A few of us had the Rodeo Burger, another the Bacon Cheese burger and another a combo platter. Dear God. It was like they'd let a ten year loose in the kitchen with a microwave and half the ingredients.
Foul, disgusting food. Do not go there.
11 Dec 2008 17:28