Kerridge's Bar & Grill Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food speaks for itself, especially the best fish and chips (fried fillet of haddock) I’ve ever had."
• "The Great British Menu dishes were an adventure, in a good sense."
• "Scotch egg was brilliant, and the ‘A moon shaped pool’ creation by head chef Nick Beardshaw was incredible."
• "Best burger I had in my life, just phenomenal."
• "The risotto starter was so creamy but light, felt like I could order more."

Cons:

• "While the food is excellent, it lacked a wow factor in places."
• "Appetizers were cute but very small, literally a bite for each."
• "Poussin not bad but nothing special either."
• "The fish (Haddock) was a bit of a disappointment, expecting it to be Cod, but found the taste a bit bland."
• "The beef main course wasn’t rested properly, resulting in a fillet bleeding into the rest of the plate."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was outstanding, very attentive to our table."
• "Staff were excellent, extremely knowledgeable and friendly."
• "Service is impeccable and the staff make you feel special."
• "The waitress from China was very attentive and professional with a lovely smile."
• "The staff were so attentive and friendly, made us feel like celebrities."

Cons:

• "Service was a touch slow, but very high quality."
• "Service was a major letdown, especially given the price tag."
• "Service was slow and not attentive, had to ask for our wine."
• "Had to stand up and get a waiter for every single course and for every single drink."
• "Lack of attention from front of house and indifferent service."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Has a very upscale and luxurious atmosphere."
• "The whole restaurant feels like an art gallery."
• "Decor/fixtures and fittings are very nice and of a high standard."
• "A really calm and welcoming atmosphere."
• "Atmosphere was great for social gatherings or business meetings."

Cons:

• "The restaurant is cavernous and dark but has the feel of a 'pop-up'."
• "The atmosphere on the day we visited was a bit 'heavy', with loud music and dark luminance."
• "Lighting is not comfortable if you are sensitive to naked lighting bulbs."
• "Loud annoying music and frankly some quite rough guests lowered the atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was too relaxed, felt like a bit of a letdown for a Michelin-starred place."

Price

Pros:

• "Worth every penny for the standard of service, decor, and food."
• "The pre-theatre menu brings the price down dramatically and is great value."
• "Despite the price, the quality of food and service makes it a worthwhile treat."
• "The set menu for lunch is very good value at less than £30 for 3 courses."

Cons:

• "Definitely for special occasions as it is on the pricey side."
• "Quite expensive, even for simple dishes like fish and chips."
• "Prices are on the higher end, with starters/mains ranging from £20-£65."
• "Service charge at a hefty 15% may deter some diners."
• "Food is expensive and not worth it for the quality provided."