The Chapel Bar Reviews Summary

Staff Service

Pros:

• "The staff were wonderful, they could not have been more helpful, friendly and efficient."
• "Staff were superb and so professional."
• "The staff attentive and extremely professional."
• "The service was brilliant - super friendly and efficient."
• "The staff were also really friendly and helpful and we will definitely look at booking again in the future."
• "The staff catered to all our needs and made sure we didn't need to worry about anything on the night."
• "The staff were really accommodating."

Cons:

• "I was sadly disappointed that there was rude bartenders that caused me to ruin my night."
• "It did seem however they were quite understaffed, only 1 person behind the bar which meant out drinks took a while to come and the wait staff looked absolutely run off their feet."
• "Staff were attentive but processes were a mess. Wrong food brought out, very slow service."
• "Some of the staff seem to have an attitude."
• "Complete lack of respect for a reservation time led to a ruined evening without dinner."
• "The party host was asking for service to be improved multiple times and was ignored."
• "Attended a birthday celebration at Chapel Bar and sadly manager of bar was so unhospitable and obviously does not enjoy his job."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was awesome, great wine."
• "The food and wine was excellent and reasonably priced."
• "Ordering the food was a simple task and it was very reasonably priced, several of the guests praised the lamb wraps and the overall quality of the food."
• "The food was amazing! They catered for the dietary requirements of the team and we couldn't have asked for a better venue!"
• "We had yummy canapes which were very popular."
• "The food was superb, especially the slow roasted lamb!"
• "The food they offer is fantastic and all reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "Food was brought out at different times... my milanese chicken was burnt."
• "Wouldn't eat here as a vegan/ vegetarian... the food wasn't great."
• "The only reason it’s not 5 stars is because the brownie was very dry - otherwise I couldn’t fault it."
• "The risotto had too much pepper, the soup was the only good meal, even if it was a tad too spicy."
• "One star due to the horrible food that was served at our xmas party last year."
• "Vegan food very mediocre, long wait times."
• "Finger food was overpriced in my opinion."

Venue Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The setting of the terraces was really nice and soo warm!"
• "The venue is perfect if you want a dance floor area and a place for people to be able to sit and have a chat."
• "The outdoor terrace was a real plus (even in the middle of a stormy February night) and the heaters worked wonders!"
• "The bar area has the perfect size dance floor & you can play your own music."
• "The venue is spacious, decorated quite nicely, has a separate dancing area with an excellent sound and lighting setup."
• "It's a lovely bar and so many of our guests commented on the great atmosphere."
• "The place has great decor and a small dance floor, full DJ equipment."

Cons:

• "Wouldn’t recommend for parties. Maybe a small gathering of up to 10 people."
• "However, it's a little dingy and dated, with an unusual layout (very small dancefloor, for example) and drinks that seem pretty overpriced."
• "Decor is decent but not mind-blowing."
• "The Chapel Bar was such an interment venue."
• "Apparently it's NOT the sort of place you can reserve a couple of tables in, bring a dozen of friends and celebrate a small occasion."
• "If i had one incey wincey tiny bug bear that would be that VAT was not included on the menu prices."
• "Drinks a bit pricey and step down to dance floor needs more visible warning tape."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The food and wine was excellent and reasonably priced."
• "Ordering the food was a simple task and it was very reasonably priced, several of the guests praised the lamb wraps and the overall quality of the food."
• "Bar prices were fair, less than £5 for a beer."
• "The drinks were extremely reasonable."
• "Would really recommend this venue, it’s beautiful and extremely affordable!"
• "The food they offer is fantastic and all reasonably priced."
• "Great staff - really accommodating and helpful."

Cons:

• "However, it's a little dingy and dated, with an unusual layout (very small dancefloor, for example) and drinks that seem pretty overpriced."
• "Drinks that seem pretty overpriced."
• "It's an OK place I guess, I was a bit shocked when the barman said they don't accept cash only cards."
• "Finger food was overpriced in my opinion."
• "Absolutely appalled by this place - went there this evening and was charged £3 for soda water."
• "If i had one incey wincey tiny bug bear that would be that VAT was not included on the menu prices."
• "Drinks a bit pricey and step down to dance floor needs more visible warning tape."