Restaurant & Bar Reviews
Who doesn't love a good food and bar review? This section is dedicated to all the places I have explored, and whether or not I would return to them - providing you with my own rating of the places. & a very honest review of the food and drinks and locations.
Places to Wine & Dine
La Chiperon, Barcelona
This Restaurant is one of my all time favourites, I find the food to be out of this world, whether you like seafood or fancy something else - they have an incredible menu. They also offer a wide variety of drinks, I highly recommend the 1L Estrella, or a good glass, who am I kidding - bottle of Roja.
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The location is perfect, looking over Port Vel Marina, directly at the bottom of Las Ramblas.
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I personally would continue to keep coming back here every single time I visit Barcelona.
You can find out more information, view the menu and book a table via the link below:
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https://www.monchos.com/ca/restaurante/the-chipiron-5.html
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My Rating: 10/10
La Masseria, NYC
This restaurant is located just off Times Square, short walking distance from the main area and all the broadway shows.
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It boasts a beautiful interior, and provides authentic Italian food. I highly recommend most the menu, whether you want pasta, pizza, seafood or a steak - you name it they do it.
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They also have a lovely wine collection, which I got to enjoy a lot. I came here for my 30th birthday meal in the evening, it was absolutely packed full of clients so I highly recommend booking if you want to visit.
You can find more information including location, the menu and booking information via the link below:
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My Rating: 8/10
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, NYC
I came here for drinks on my birthday, and the cocktails did not disappoint.
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They offer food but I just came here for drinks during the day before heading to go ice skating.
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It's located in the centre of Times Square and a short walking distance to the Empire State Building, and Rockerfella.
You can find additional information, including booking, the menu and locations via the link below:
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https://www.margaritaville.com/dine
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My Rating: 9/10
Tapa Tapa, Barcelona
This Restaurant is located just along from La Chiperon overlooking the marina.
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It boasts a huge variety of Tapas on its menu, and a large variety of drinks also.
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I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants to have Tapas for sure, nice light meals or even just a snack, even if you just want to sit and have a drink and absorb some sun and take in the views.
You can find more information about location, the menu and bookings via the link below:
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https://tapataparestaurant.com/
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My Rating: 8/10
Confiteria, Barcelona
An absolutely gorgeous little bar hidden just behind Hotel Universal BCN, its an old fashioned style bar, which serves drinks only. A lot of locals tend to drink here which I find makes the place more appealing. The staff are friendly, and the prices are reasonable. It also has a little terrace outside in the summer.
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You can find more information about this venue via the link below:
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My Rating: 8/10
Noi Noi Cafe Bar,
Gouves, Crete
I come across this bar by mistake on a random walk along the beach one day, it has a beautiful location, indoor and outdoor seating, and has its own cats, which I thought was sweet. The owner brings them to work with him. The staff are super friendly, the location is beautiful, I spent a lot of time here and become friends with the owner. I would highly recommend this place, it also serves food, and has its own section of the beach where you can rent sunbeds.
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My Rating: 10/10
Hard Rock Cafe, Barcelona
This restaurant is located at the top end of La Ramblas, opposite some beautiful fountains. I have been here multiple times, and even got to enjoy some of the World Cup whilst having drinks here. Where to even begin with the drinks, I highly recommend their cocktails but be careful some of them can be deadly haha! The food is incredible and provides you with massive portions, my eyes were always bigger than my belly - but I always wanted to keep going back and doing the exact same thing by ordering more than I could handle to eat - but I gave it a good go! I would definitely recommend this place. It has an incredible atmosphere as well which just makes it.
You can find the Menu, Location and Booking information via the link below:
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https://www.hardrockcafe.com/location/barcelona/
My Rating: 10/10
Old Tavern,
Faro, Portugal
This was a very small bar in the old town of Faro, it served food and drinks, mainly tapas. The staff were super friendly and remembered a face very well. It is a traditional old style tavern, all of its seating is outside, and they provide umbrellas if required.
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You can find more information or contact the bar directly via IG on:
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https://www.instagram.com/oldtavern.faro/?hl=en
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My Rating: 07/10
Bulldog Bar, Krakow
This is your typical Irish bar, but with a better atmosphere. I didn't come here for food so I cannot comment on the food however I spoke to people who were eating there and they loved the food. I loved having a drink here the people were seriously friendly the staff were fantastic and the overall atmosphere just made it.
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You can find more information about this Restaurant via the link below:
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​https://www.facebook.com/bulldogbarkrakow
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My Rating: 7/10
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The Spaghetti, Krakow
This restaurant is located in the centre of Krakow main square, it has a beautiful location outside with views over the square and inside is spacious. It's reasonably priced and offers amazing quality food, if you love Italian food this is the place to have it.
You can either have a casual meal or you can dress up and make the most of a special occasion, they can cater for both.
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You can find the Menu, Location and Booking information via the link below:
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My Rating: 9/10
Space Craft Pub, Krakow
This bar can be found slightly down from the main square, but still within walking distance. The bar offers a large range of craft beers and larger, they also serve the standard spirits and wines, I recommend the taster pallet they do where you can try up to 6 different ales or beers which they have created themselves.
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It's not your typical bar, it has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and sometimes has live music on during the evenings, espeically during the festive season.
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It's the perfect small craft bar.
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If you haven't been I recommend it.
You can find more information about this Bar from the Link below:
https://www.facebook.com/spacecraftpub/
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My Rating: 8/10
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Art Restaurant, Krakow
This restaurant is a high end luxury restaurant with an incredible menu and amazing wine collection.
It has won multiple awards for the standard of food.
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when I went here I had there 7 course set menu, and a lovely red wine to go with it. I tried this because you didn't know what expect food wise, and there was so much to choose from I decided to give them the ability to choose for me, which didn't not disappoint.
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Although a luxury restaurant the prices like most of Poland are very reasonably priced.
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You can find the Menu, Location and Booking information via the link below:
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My Rating: 10/10
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The Blacksmith, Wyndham Dubai Marina, Dubai
This restaurant is based inside the Wyndham Marina hotel on the 3rd floor, It has a pool table and terrace outside which they provide portable aircon units for you if you ask.
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The menu has a large range of food, and they have a beautiful wine collection also to compliment the steaks they cook. You don't have to have a steak though if you don't want, they have a wide range of other foods on their menu. The food is cooked to a high standard and tastes absolutely phenomenal.
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I ate here every night, and had something different each night. They accept bookings from people who are not staying in the hotel also, just like most places in Dubai.
You can find more information about venue and how to book via the link below:
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https://www.theblacksmithdubai.com
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My Rating: 10/10
White Beach, The Palm, Dubai
It's the perfect beach club, you can find details of the promotions and entertainment they have running from their website directly.
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If you are looking to add that bit of luxury to your travels, not like Dubai isn't luxury enough as it is haha, then this is the place to go.
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I absolutely loved it here, the food and drinks were incredible, it's in the perfect location and comes with all the basics you need from towels to a sun bed to relax on.
You can find more information about this Venue via the link below:
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https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/entertainment/white-beach-club
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My Rating: 10/10
Black Magic, Riga
This place is very unique, nothing quite like I was expecting. It's based just a 2 minute walk from st Peters church and is themed on the times of witch craft in the medieval times.
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The staff all wear medieval costumes and it's dark inside to give the illusion of being lit up via candle light - as it would have been back in those days.
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The menu involves a vast amount of deserts made with the famous Riga Black of different kinds - this is an alcoholic drink which they use with their baking. however they do offer a few options on the menu which dont have this in them, you can also get a range of coffees and teas.
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It was very popular with tourist and locals. Its a gorgeous little coffee shop, but if you wanted an alcoholic drink instead of a soft one this was possible here also.
You can find the menu and more information about this venue from the link below:
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My Rating: 8/10
The Armoury, Riga
Where to even begin to explain this bar, it's not anything like you would expect. You can handle real weapons from the soviet times, have photos taken with them etc, the bar front itself is actually made out of all shell casings from fired weapons.
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It's completely different, which I loved, it's always packed full of people and they are all friendly. The staff are wonderful and enjoy having a good laugh with you.
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It's reasonably priced, and offers a large variety of drinks from spirits to beers.
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I would highly recommend this as a place to come for a drink for sure.
You can find more information about this venue via the link below:
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https://the-armoury-bar.business.site/
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My Rating: 9/10
Mojito Bar & Resturant, Gdansk
This restaurant is located in the old square, next door to the Hard Rock Cafe.
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It offers a wide range of beautifully cooked foods, and a large range of drinks. I highly recommend the wine menu.
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The food was cooked really well, and full of flavour, service here was really quick and I wasn't waiting long for a table even in busy times.
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You can find more information on this venue from the link below:
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https://www.facebook.com/mojitocaferestaurant
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My Rating: 7/10
Deo Restaurant & Bar, Gdansk
Deo is located inside the Raddison hotel along the Motława River, and has views over looking the water front but also the church in the main square.
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I highly recommend the cocktails, they have a very large range to cater for everyones tastes, including mocktails if you aren't feeling an alcoholic one.
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The food menu has a mixture of traditional polish cuisine and international dishes too, All food is cooked, presented to a high standard and full of flavour.
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You can find more information about this venue from the link below:
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https://www.instagram.com/deorestaurant/?hl=en
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My Rating: 8/10
Seventh Heaven, Gdansk
The food here was something else, I absolutely loved it and kept ordering and ordering to try all different things as it had so much flavour to it.
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I also gave the wine menu na try to compliment the food I was ordering, this did not disappoint either. They have a wide range of drinks and food available on their menu which you can see from the link below.
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This restaurant was very busy so I had to wait a little while before I could get a seat as I didn't book, so I recommend making a booking, however they did get me seated asap.
You can find more information about this venue from the link below:
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https://www.facebook.com/SeventhHeavenGdansk/
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My Rating: 9/10
Riverside, Gdansk
If you're a lover of street food, this is the place to go in Gdansk for it.
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They have a wide variety to suit all needs, and their drinks menu is fantastic, again they do incredible cocktails and have live music on a regular basis.
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The food was full of flavour and well cooked, you weren't waiting long between ordering and your food arriving either which is always a bonus, especially if you're hungry.
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The staff were super friendly and always recommending dishes and drinks to try. They were super polite and always willing to go above and beyond if you had any problems.
You can find more information about this venue from the link below:
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https://www.riversidegdansk.pl/
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My Rating: 8/10
Legendary Jacks, Gdansk
Also known as Fahrenheit by Jacks, this bar serves food and drinks and turns into a nightclub in the evenings with a dance floor downstairs, and a DJ.
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The place was absolutely rammed full when I came but I had the time of my life in here, as a solo traveler I felt safe in this bar and the staff were very kind, if you had any problems they would get it sorted for you straight away.
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This is the perfect bar for a night out or even a casual drink during the day also.
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It's located in the main square just down from the church. It's very popular with locals and tourists alike.
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You can find out more information about this venue from the link below:
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https://www.facebook.com/fahrenheit.gdansk/
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My Rating: 9/10
RockFish, Exmouth, UK
I love this restaurant it specialises in seafood, but in a sustainable way. If they haven't caught it fresh that day, it does not get served on the menu, which I think is absolutely fantastic.
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It has a sea front location along the beach in Exmouth, which is perfect to walk along after a nice meal and a few drinks, or you can walk just 5 minutes down the road and be in town where there is a huge range of bars also.
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It's reasonably priced, and they have a limited few restaurants throughout the south west of england.
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You find more information about this venue from the link below:|
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https://therockfish.co.uk/pages/exmouth-seafood-restaurant
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My Rating: 10/10
The Grove, Exmouth, UK
This has to be one of my favour places to go too on an evening, when I lived in exmouth, it has the perfect seafront location, beer garden and dogs are welcome which is even better!
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They have a large variety of foods and drinks available on their menu, do good portion sizes at reasonable prices.
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It has recently in the last few years also under gone a full renovation to modernise.
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You can find more information about this venue via the link below:
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https://www.groveexmouth.co.uk/
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My Rating: 10/10
Samuel Jones, Exeter, UK
Samuel Jones came to the Exeter Quayside alongside an influx of other bars and restaurants in order to bring more visitors to the area.
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It's the perfect area to chill outside in the summer with river views, it has its own beer garden and balcony area.
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It specialises in Smoked BBQ Meats, I especially love the ribs.
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They have a very large range of different Gins and their drinks menu is bouncing full of all different things.
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You can book this place for special occasions also.
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You can find more information about this venue via the link below:
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https://samueljonesexeter.co.uk/
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My Rating: 10/10
Zucchini's, Gateshead, UK
This was mine and my mums favourite place to eat every time we went to the metro centre. &, I have recently found out this place has closed now - absolutely gutted.
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They provided freshly made food, then and there. They even made their own pasta and sauces.
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The food was out of this world.
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This place needs to come back for sure, just so I can have my favourite place to eat in the metro centre back.
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My Rating: 10/10
Cosy Joes, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
Cosy Joes is a nightclub based in the big market area of Newcastle town centre, its surrounded by numerous other bars and clubs, and is a short walk away from the train station or bus stops should you decide to travel in via those instead of drive.
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You can enjoy an energetic atmosphere on a weekly basis, Its one of the cities must hit Karaoke bars, with rooms available to rent for private functions upstairs and cheap drinks.
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My Rating: 6/10
Thaikhun, Gateshead, UK
This is a beautiful little Thai restaurant based inside the metro centre.
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The food is cooked to a high standard and always bursting with flavour and spice, there are options on the menu which do not contain as much spice.
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You can enjoy a casual drink here and sit by the bar or a nice meal to relax and recharge after a day shopping.
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You can find more information about this venue via the link below:
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My Rating: 09/10
Gordon Ramsey Street Burger, London
You think Gordon Ramsey, you think high end prices, thats not the case with this restaurant, the prices are very reasonable and they offer a meal deal which includes a drink as well.
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If you want high quality food, but at unbeatable prices you cannot go wrong here.
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He has various locations throughout the UK, I went to the one in Covent Garden London, which I found to be the perfect location for what I was doing in London at the time.
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I'm not one for burgers the majority of the time but it was absolutely phenominal, I would happily go back again to try the different burgers on the menu.
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You can find out more information about this venue via the link below:
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https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/en/uk/street-burger
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My Rating: 10/10
Petit Paris, Nottingham, UK
I came across this restaurant on Groupon and got myself a complete and utter bargain!
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I managed to get a 3 course meal for 2 people for just £39.00, and the best thing about it was - It wasn't a set menu for the deal! You could order from the entire menu, and they had a large drinks menu to go alongside.
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The food was cooked to a high standard and tasted beautiful, I've been here a couple times always using the Groupon, however even if you dont use this deal the restaurant is still very reasonably priced.
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I would highly recommend eating here, its a petit French restaurant located in the centre of Nottingham, a short walk away from a mixture of bars and clubs,
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It can be a good date night, celebratory meal or even a solo causal meal.
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I have included the Groupon deal as it's still running below, and I think it's one to not miss. Please see the link below:
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https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/petit-paris-16
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My Rating: 9/10
The Vine, Ashby-De La - Zouche
This venue is located just outside of the main town centre of Ashby, it's a beautiful little venue covered in artifical flowers etc, based just down from Stephan Barry Hair, heading towards the town.
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The bar is well known for its out of this world cocktails, I would highly recommend them - this has to be one of the best cocktail bars in the area.
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You can also get food from the location, and this meets the standards of their cocktails too.
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I highly recommend making a booking as this place is very busy all the time, as it's popular with locals and those in the surrounding villages.
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You can find more information about this venue from the link below:
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My Rating: 10/10
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(Just for its cocktails alone)
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Cote, Exeter, UK
This venue has a perfect location in Exdeter, overlooking the cathedral grounds just a moments walk from the main town centre and all the local clubs and bars on a weekend.
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It's a must visit for sure, the menu is phenomenal. & the food is cooked to perfection - I highly recommend the Duck, especially accompanied with a glass or bottle of Red.
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I've been here on multiple occasions and I would recommend it every single time. It has disabled access and the staff are super friendly always willing to help. The restaurant is based over 3 floors.
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I highly recommend a booking with this venue as it gets very busy, as you might not get a table where you want.
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They are always more than happy to cater for bigger parties and celebrations of all kinds.
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You can find more information about this venue from the link below:
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https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/exeter/
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My Rating: 9/10
Miller & Carter, Burton-upon-Trent,UK
Known as The Masters of steak, and it's for good reason. They truly are the masters of a steak in the UK.
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I would highly recommend any of their locations, I have been to multiple and instead of writing a review about every signle one of them I decided to do it on the last one I visited - but each and every one of the venues throughout the country hast failled to impress me.
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The steaks are cooked to perfection, however if you aren't a steak fan you can get other things on the menu, but I reckon if you were to try the steak you might become a steak fan in the end - even if your a veggie! haha
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I highly recommend the lettuce wedge to go with your steak, I had mine with garlic sauce as I am not a fan of blue cheese, however I know so many people which recommend the blue sauce. So they must be doing something right.
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For the UK, I recommend this restaurant 100%, no matter what you are celebrating or wethher you want a causal meal out yourself.
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You can find more information about this venue form the link below:
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https://www.millerandcarter.co.uk
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My Rating: 10/10
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(Honestly the best steak i've ever had in the UK)
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The Diall, Burton-upon-Trent, UK
This venue is a beautiful little Tapas bar, however they do offer mains on the menu, but I recommend the Tapas for sure.
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It's located in the Burton town centre.
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The food is cooked to a high standard and always full of flavour, when I came here on multiple occasions I ordered everything on the Tapas menu, forgetting how fulling the food can be but I didnt care - I wanted to try everything. It took me forever to get through and I ended up taking half the food home with me haha.
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They make some incredible cocktails, and have a large wine menu also. This time around I would recommend the cocktails.
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I recommend making a booking for this restaurant as it gets busy.
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You can find more information about the venue from the link below:
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https://thedial.co.uk/menus/current-dinner-menu/
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My Rating: 8/10
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