The Quebec Curve, Surrey Quays

I would usually never write a review about a restaurant/pub on a web-site. I work in the industry and I know how upsetting/unfair some of the comments can be. On the other hand, I had such a horrible experience in this particular pub and mannaged to get so upset (still are) that I felt compelled to write about it. I went to the 'Quebec Curve' while waiting for my movie to start in the nearby cinema; it is a great building with loads of potential. The space inside it's amazing even though the decor could definetely do with come tlc.
The place only had one couple in the corner when me and my friend entered with no staff to be seen. It turns out the waiteress/bartender was ouside smoking! She didn't return our greeting and was irrefutably rude when asked about whether the kitchen was open. It actually seemed that we were bothering her in someway just by being there! We were dismissed to our table with a sneer and were paid no attention at all from her and her colleague who instead put their considerable talents into reading magazines and listening to music...
When asked about some food missing on our table she defensively picked up a menu and rudely dismissed the claim making a comment under her breath to her colleque as she walked off for yet another cigarette!!
The food was average to say the least; chips were undercooked and the burgers were very cheap quality.
As we finished our dinner we then decided to go and sit outside as far away as possible from the demonicly rude red-headed "waitress".
I honestly feel that this place has got loads of potential, and I wonder if whoever invested in the business is aware of how badly it is run... What a pity!!!

23 Jan 2008 23:06