Monday, 9 March 2015

The Crab Apple Inn, Southern Way, Clevedon


First things first, the niceties. Ordered the Sausage and Mash with gravy which cost around a fiver or so, very tasty, piping hot, very nice.

Downsides, the staff are miserable as sin, especially the woman who served me, think she was the Landlady (!) face like a smacked backside, not even a hint of a smile, food took an age to turn up on a quiet miserable weekday, ho hum.

Good value grub, don't expect John Lewis levels of customer service though folks.

Food 4/5
Service 1/5
Value 4/5
Overall 3/5

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Bro, Balluard 34, Barcelona, Spain



No frill Burger/sandwich joint, had the cheeseburger with bacon and salad, tasty burger served in a nice fresh bun, good value at around 6 Euros, the Fries were more like mini roast potatoes but tasty, and all served quickly with no fuss, my partner had the Mexican Burger which also got the thumbs up.

Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Value 4/5
Service 4/5

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

La Cala, Reina Cristina 2, Barcelona, Spain

As this was just a stones throw from our Hotel (the excellent H10 Port Vell) and our feet were well worn from a days exploring, we thought we'd give this place a go (plus they were showing the Madrid Copa Del Ray match!)

The Pizzas looked good value at just under 10 Euros, so I went for the Cheese, BBQ Sauce and Bacon, came out in good time, a good 12" beast, piping hot, smelt great, and tasted even better. Managed to get down three quarters of it, stuffed and well impressed, service good too, friendly without being in your face.

 My Partner has a Spag Bol, which she rated very good too. Cheap cheerful and tasty food.

(only minor minus point was the obligatory obnoxious loud mouth from Essex/Kent watching the football who felt everyone was interested in anything that spewed out of his weazelly mouth)


Food 4.5/5
Service 4/5
Value 4.5/5
Overall 4.5/5

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

Makamaka, Passeig de Joan de Borbo, Barcelona, Spain


Popped in here for a drink and glanced at some of the meals being dished out which looked delicious, read some reviews on Trip Advisor so we gave it a go, and boy, we weren't disappointed. We both had the Big Maka (cheese and bacon burger) asked for two lots of fries, the waitress suggested we just order one portion, very thoughtful in retrospect!

Gorgeous thick beautifully cooked burger, loads of tasty bacon and cheese, lovely fries with skins on, plenty for two, friendly attentive service from all the lovely staff, I can't recommend the place high enough...


Food 5/5
Value 4/5
Service 5/5
Overall 5/5

Monday, 12 January 2015

Restaurante Simpreviva, Paseo Joan de Borbo,Barcelona, Spain



Really should have read the reviews before wasting my money here. Ordered a large beer which was like something from the Munich beer festival, but at 10 Euros it should have been!

Food wise I though Chicken Paella, my partner ordered the same, took an age to arrive, we were charged an extra 2 Euros for some reason as it was served in one large dish, rice was nice, Chicken was appalling, small pieces pathetic miserable portions on the bone, more like Pidgeon!!

44 Euros for two meals and two drinks and a 10% service charge thrown in to add insult to injury.


Food 1/5
Service 1/5
Value 1/5
Overall 1/5

Saturday, 10 January 2015

Schwartz Brothers, Saw Close, Bath.



I used to come here quite regularly back in the late 80's early 90's so returning here was a right nostalgia trip. Burgers still as tasty as I can vaguely remember they were back in the day, opted for the Blue Cheese Burger, tasty and hot, could have done with more cheese in my opinion, but a nice post pint snack to warm me up.

Food 4/5
Service 3/5
Value 3/5
Overall 3.5/5

Sunday, 30 November 2014

The Two Rivers, Newport Rd, Chepstow




We had the Christmas menu and it was all ordered a week before, yet service was pretty slow.

Food was average, veg under-cooked, dry Beef and Yorkshire pudding, we were there for nearly two hours (for two courses!) yet was only asked what drinks we wanted before the starter, that was it, one glass of wine with the meal, no problems with designating a driver!

Food 2/5
Service 2/5
Value 1.5/5
Overall 2/5