Harbour Street Tapas in Whitstable is a nice spot if you are in the area and can get in. Beers in the Twelve Taps first.
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[Food] Restaurant thread 2021
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Harbour Street Tapas in Whitstable is a nice spot if you are in the area and can get in. Beers in the Twelve Taps first.
Nitram
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- Jul 16, 2013
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Just back from Norfolk. Culinary highlight was this place https://thebrisleybell.co.uk/ great hospitality, dog friendly, great food reasonably priced.
Not been there for many years - especially after they tarted it up etc. I remember a birthday meal, where some young lad was working on his first night, practically shaking carrying a tray of drinks and proceeded to drop a whole pint of beer over my brother at the start of the night. The miserable owner just shrugged, said send in the dry cleaning bill (what for some jeans and a jacket?) .... Food always used to be decent though, but fairly big portions for tapas which limited how much you could order
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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It was dreadful before the revamp having been pretty good back in the early 90’s. The owner’s sons have taken it on. I hadn’t been there for more than 20 years before it was revamped. The miserable owner is still around but he sits at the bar and isn’t involved as far as I can see. Give it another go, I think you’ll be impressed.
Yes Chef
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Very kind of you thanks, hope you and your family are well.
I also agree with your endorsement of Viento de Levante, such a nice venue. Also in Chi, on South Street, is Arties Kitchen, haven't been post lockdown but used to enjoy it there
Top one, nice one, sorted.....aren’t you too old for raving?
Machiavelli
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Big thanks to [MENTION=616]Guinness Boy[/MENTION] for mentioning Fanoos on this thread. We went tonight and were not disappointed. Good simple Persian food, two starters and three main courses with change from £60. BYO really helps.
A great find and highly recommended.
A great find and highly recommended.
Cowfold Seagull
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As you appear to know about all things Chi, have you ever been to the Santorini? I am something of a Grecophile and am planning an early evening pre theatre meal there shortly.
thedonkeycentrehalf
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- Jul 7, 2003
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After tapas talk this week made a last minute call into Rincon De Pepe.
We enjoyed all bar one dish and, as it usually the case, over ordered. Portions are on the larger side - their patatas would easily serve three people - but most were around the £6 mark so decent value. For those who have only seen it from the outside, there is a nice seating area out of the back. Also nice to have some contemporary Spanish music playing in the background rather the usual mix of Gypsy Kings and Guantanamera!
We enjoyed all bar one dish and, as it usually the case, over ordered. Portions are on the larger side - their patatas would easily serve three people - but most were around the £6 mark so decent value. For those who have only seen it from the outside, there is a nice seating area out of the back. Also nice to have some contemporary Spanish music playing in the background rather the usual mix of Gypsy Kings and Guantanamera!
Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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Can't be arsed to read through to see if it's been mentioned before, but me and the Mrs went to Cin Cin along Western Road last weekend and it was lovely.
Bit of a strange set up, sitting at the bar to eat, but the food was really nice. We had Guinea fowl, which I'd never had before, but it was a great decision. Two mains, two desserts, two beers and a lemonade came to £85-ish so not exactly cheap, but worth it. Friendly staff and they cook everything fresh in front of you.
Bit of a strange set up, sitting at the bar to eat, but the food was really nice. We had Guinea fowl, which I'd never had before, but it was a great decision. Two mains, two desserts, two beers and a lemonade came to £85-ish so not exactly cheap, but worth it. Friendly staff and they cook everything fresh in front of you.
Yes Chef
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Like most Greek restaurants, the food is terrible but smashing plates....
I'm sorry.
I'm afraid I haven't been, hope you enjoy!
I may have mentioned Cin Cin once or twice. It’s good isn’t it?
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Cin Can can't recall you have ever mentioned them.......more than at least once a day
Machiavelli
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Although not as prolific as HT, I also may have mentioned CinCin a few times and, when I do, it's the pasta that gets the best write-up
That's one of those places I keep meaning to go to but, for some reason, still haven't made it yet and I didn't know they had a seating area at the back either!
On the subject of Worthing eateries, anyone been to Level 1 - https://level1worthing.co.uk - yet? Seems a really good use of that otherwise redundant space.
Yes - but not overly impressed. Had a mini crawl around Worthing a couple of weeks back. Really liked the Old Bike Shop, Anchored and the Brookstead. Level 1 looks a bit cheap and temporary. I really like the Bison Beer bars in Brighton and Hove, which are expensive, but tend to have an interesting range of beers and good music. The choice of beer at Level 1 was very limited and the music was terrible. I did manage to order some decent food and will probably give it another try some time.
Cowfold Seagull
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One of the best chain restaurants going in my opinion, the one in Horsham is excellent.