On calling up the Newsroom to make a booking, I was asked if I wanted a table for two as it is Valentines Day. I had to disappoint the guy on the other end of the phone, to tell him I would be arriving with a bunch of hungry office workers instead! On arrival we did not see lots of happy couples occupying each table, so maybe this is not the most romantic place in town. The decor was certainly different to your usual pub, the modern interior had many news clip like posters and images scattered around the walls. The drink selection was decent enough however lacked maybe an ale option. So most of us ordered the local brew 'Three Hops' and started scanning the menu.
No one was tempted by the Valentines menu, two courses and a glass of presecco for £15.95 sounded ok however we had already ordered our beers. The pork belly sounded good, however the 20 minute cooking time meant we had to be effecient in putting through some advance orders. Most of the rest of the crew were tempted by the hand made burgers. The pork belly was well presented, well cooked and quite delicious. The food overall was definitely a cut above your usual pub, some thought maybe what you would expect at a more formal restaurant. The price of the food was good value, however this was offset by the slightly expensive pints.
Quality Food 7.71
Quality Drinks 7.14
Value 7.00
Service 6.71
Ambience 6.43
Overall 7.14
Cost including tip: £16
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- 3 Hops Beer Great. Ribs Great. Skiing on TV Great, Service was very good. The price was also very good cheaper than similar places in the city center. A very good looking pub inside. i love it !!!!
- Pork belly was well worth it. Ok selection of beers however nice if they had some ales. Decor was distinctive however maybe not to my taste. Place was a wee bit cold.
- Definitely a cut above pub grub, I have had restaurant food that was not as good. Great attention to detail on the dishes. Beer selection is ok, but no ales on offer.
- Excellent pork belly with cremed leeks, black pudding and potato fondant. Wish they'd put the heating on though...
- The service was a bit slow but I blame the pork belly people for that.
- Just a pub, nice pint though. Food average
- Really enjoyable pork belly, worth the wait. Enjoyed the three hops larger also, though cost a fiver.
No one was tempted by the Valentines menu, two courses and a glass of presecco for £15.95 sounded ok however we had already ordered our beers. The pork belly sounded good, however the 20 minute cooking time meant we had to be effecient in putting through some advance orders. Most of the rest of the crew were tempted by the hand made burgers. The pork belly was well presented, well cooked and quite delicious. The food overall was definitely a cut above your usual pub, some thought maybe what you would expect at a more formal restaurant. The price of the food was good value, however this was offset by the slightly expensive pints.
Quality Food 7.71
Quality Drinks 7.14
Value 7.00
Service 6.71
Ambience 6.43
Overall 7.14
Cost including tip: £16
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Comments:
- 3 Hops Beer Great. Ribs Great. Skiing on TV Great, Service was very good. The price was also very good cheaper than similar places in the city center. A very good looking pub inside. i love it !!!!
- Pork belly was well worth it. Ok selection of beers however nice if they had some ales. Decor was distinctive however maybe not to my taste. Place was a wee bit cold.
- Definitely a cut above pub grub, I have had restaurant food that was not as good. Great attention to detail on the dishes. Beer selection is ok, but no ales on offer.
- Excellent pork belly with cremed leeks, black pudding and potato fondant. Wish they'd put the heating on though...
- The service was a bit slow but I blame the pork belly people for that.
- Just a pub, nice pint though. Food average
- Really enjoyable pork belly, worth the wait. Enjoyed the three hops larger also, though cost a fiver.
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