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Restaurants and stuff

Discussion in 'General Chat - No political posts' started by Fools Gold, Apr 13, 2018.

  1. Bigrod

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    Yes I spotted that it was third in the Estrella Damm list. When I look at some of the other entries which are listed below it, then I am totally baffled as to what criteria they have applied!

    Yes it was very decent. But the presentation was casual, some of the veg perhaps a bit overcooked, the staff although some were pleasant didn’t make a ‘special’ effort, our table was cramped and the decor was ‘shabby chic’ but nothing special.

    For anyone who wants the full list here are the two links.
    1-50 https://www.top50gastropubs.com/list/1-50
    51-100 https://www.top50gastropubs.com/list/51-100

    The Star, Angel, Shibden Mill Inn, and The White Swan (at Fence), offer a more special experience, whilst the Scran & Scrallie and White Hart offer a comparable food but are listed far lower.

    Lists are helpful, but not sure on what objective basis it was put together?

    Still a useful reference guide if you are looking for a nice meal.
     
  2. Hulmebantam

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    I remember when the Edinburgh Castle, Ancoats was a well rough pub in the 90s.
     
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  3. Bigrod

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    It was so rough…….I never went. Liked the Crown & Kettle with the R100 or 101 panelling!
     
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  4. Hulmebantam

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    Yes, the Crown and Kettle is a cracking pub. I didn't know it before it was closed for years, but it was a post-work regular haunt along with The Fringe and the Marble.
     
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    Always nip into the C&K when over that way.

    Back to the Gastropub list, I don't get how the Angel at Hetton can still be called a pub, and The Star Inn was still at number 2 while it shut for refurb after the fire!
     

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