Pendulum Bar & Grill Reviews Summary

Category: Bar & grill

Address: 11 Gauze St, Paisley, PA1 1EP, United Kingdom

Phone: +441418895459

Rating: 4.6
based on 203 reviews.

Service and Staff

Pros:

  • "Servers were ever so friendly and checked up on us well."
  • "The staff were very busy yet very fast with service, we couldn't fault there attentiveness what so ever!!"
  • "First time visit at this restaurant... the staff were courteous and friendly."
  • "Also a big thank you to the staff/ manager who were so helpful and kind."
  • "The service was 1st class and very friendly."
  • "The service as usual was first class."
  • "Very attentive service and a breakfast of eggs Benedict."
  • "Thanks to Jim for serving us so well and the young lad from kitchen who served us."

Cons:

  • "Normally the staff here are very attentive but this evening we waited 1 and a half hours between ordering our food and getting our main course."
  • "Staff friendly but very busy and service slow."
  • "However, 1 was slightly abrupt which tainted our experience."
  • "I booked a table for three at 7.30 and we got our starter at 8.20, A 50 minute wait and then another 15 minutes for our mains is completely unacceptable, no one at this point came to the table to explain or apologise we were completely ignored."

Food Quality and Menu

Pros:

  • "The food was excellent, in particular the steak pie and tablet sundae that I had."
  • "Classiest food in Paisley- and for great value, too. Great portions with an overall excellent menu."
  • "The king prawn starter was the most delicious starter I have tasted."
  • "Had the haddock and chips which was a massive piece of fish in a very crispy batter, huge chunky chips and mushy peas and tartar sauce on the side."
  • "The food here was very well presented and tasted fantastic, the starters and the main course were both wonderfull and excellent quality."
  • "I had a three course dinner tonight. It was absolutely amazing. Crab cakes starter Seafood gratin main Vanilla cheesecake dessert."
  • "Food was nice but nothing special. I had chicken skewers which, because the chunks of chicken were so big, were a bit dry."
  • "Food good value and staff very friendly in pleasant surroundings."

Cons:

  • "Very disappointing traditional Christmas Dinner. Veg was obviously reheated several times."
  • "We've been there with some friends for lunch... I had fish and chips and was very oily."
  • "Starters very nice especially the onion and mustard soup, had the chicken skewer but the rice was dried out and inedible."
  • "This is definitely a contender for the worst meal I've ever had."
  • "Food was nice enough short ribs were a bit chewy apart from that food was very nice."
  • "Food just OK I had fish completely over cooked burnt crumbling batter other people at my table also had fish looked different from mine golden brown batter not dark brown like mine."
  • "Just had our teams Christmas dinner from the festive menu. Below average rating for the food."
  • "Ordered tattie scone and Stornoway black pudding with poached egg and hollandaise sauce .aye right. Poached egg was solid and misshapen."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

  • "The vibe was relaxed and we ended up spending a couple of hours at the table with a lovely coffee at the end."
  • "The restaurant faces The Paisley Abbey and sitting looking out the window is a delightful view!!"
  • "Clean surroundings with a traditional tartan look and feel."
  • "Really nice spacious restaurant. The food is well priced and was tasty."
  • "The only drawback is the absence of a restaurant car park. It’s well situated for public transport."
  • "Lovely restaurant with classic decor, friendly & attentive staff and good atmosphere."
  • "Spacious restaurant with excellent views of Paisleys famous abbey and picturesque town hall."
  • "Brilliant food, great staff, pleasing drinks... an absolutely gorgeous view of Paisley Abbey and Town Hall."

Cons:

  • "Meh- disappointed this latest visit. I was served smoked bacon, when smoked wasn't mentioned on the menu."
  • "If I had a criticism of the large window it would be when it's cold outside and you have your back to the window I found it to be rather cold."
  • "This is a nice looking restaurant, however there is nowhere nearby that is convenient for parking, could definitely do with a proper car park?"
  • "Was very busy and the floor was very dirty. Obviously not being cleaned between sittings."

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