Based on 89 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 89 opinions finded in 2 websites
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We went as a family for breakfast at the Alverbank. The menu promises a lot but sadly we felt very underwhelmed by the time we had finished. I will start with a positive. My daughter had the Nutella pancakes which she really enjoyed. The portion size was good and was presented well. My wife had the Eggs Benedict. This is where things started to go wrong. She asked for her poached eggs to be runny. When this arrived, one of the eggs was solid and the other only slightly runny. The eggs also had a very strong vinegar taste, which suggests they did not allow the eggs to drain off effectively. I had the eggs Royale. The salmon was good, however my eggs also had a strong vinegar taste. At no point was a checkback made by the waitress after the food was delivered, therefore we were unable to raise an issue. Drinks - my wife thought the coffee was very good, however my orange juice was most definetely from a carton, and not a good quality one at that. I would have expected fresh orange juice based upon the experience they are trying to portray and the price they charged. Service - the team were friendly enough, but service was very slow. We were the only people in the restaurant area but breakfast took a long time to come out, and had to wait a fair amount of time after we had finished our meal to request the bill. Setting - the venue is in a lovely location and has fantastic views over the solent, but is let down by some basic things. Some of the decor is looking tired, and the window we were sat by was covered in cobwebs and dead flies. Overall a disappointing experience - when you pay over £50 for breakfast for 3 people, i would expect more than what was delivered.
Mike H . 2024-08-05
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We were really looking forward to coming here for Father’s Day ..unfortunately we were very disappointed by the lack of service ..seated promptly but then left for 25 minutes before going to find someone to take our order for drinks ..the food was disappointing a very average breakfast and at no point were any staff visible to ask if everything was ok ..or ask if we wanted any further drinks, we had asked for some water for the table this arrived eventually with the food. The table did not get cleared and we had to go and settle the bill at the desk. It’s a shame because it’s a beautiful building in a great location and we have had good food and service in the past. The management should address the lack of hospitality currently given and focus on customer satisfaction. We were left feeling like we were an inconvenience to the staff and not welcome at all. We will not be returning.
Mrs P . 2024-06-16
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Our Perfect Wedding Venue I understand that any feedback is subjective and unique to the persons experience That being said, the Alverbank Hotel, it’s staff and it’s ideologies are perfectly aligned to ensure you do not just have a picturesque venue with stunning views of the Solent likened to wedding venues on the mediterranean (words spoken by one of our guests who recently attended a wedding on the med) combined with a rustic venue which can mirror any seasonal wedding requirement but for us most importantly staff and owners who are so engaged with you and your celebration. From the owners all the way through the staff at all levels, they are genuine in the care at pinpoint attention to detail they give you. Be it a coffee meet to discuss arrangements with Clare, who is the most personal efficient wedding organiser I’ve encountered, or just stopping by for a meal and the owner, Abby, stopping by our table to ask how we are and how the plans are coming along - The Alverbank Hotel makes you feel like you’ve just added to your friends and family list (we even discussed if we should invite some of the staff to the wedding) For us this venue is way more than just a venue, it was the perfect location! The food and service were first class! Thank you to everyone at the Alverbank Hotel for making our day more perfect than we could have imagined - see you soon!
Michelle L . 2024-05-14
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I really want to give The Alverbank a good review, Gosport needs a good fine dining venue. It has the location, menu and service but falls short on attention to detail from the kitchen. Things like the "triple cooked" chips are dry and roast potatoes undercooked. We had two ribeye steaks on our table, both medium rare, one was overcooked, one was under cooked. You can tell a restaurant that the chef is proud of the food they turn out, The Alverbank doesn't have this. The pricing would be acceptable if the attention to detail was there, otherwise you'll be likely to lose local returning customers. I really hope this review is recognised by the owners as Gosport really needs a GOOD fine dining venue.
Mike W . 2024-03-10
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Nice decor and location, food definitely not worth the price. I had the tomato ragout with dumplings and the ragout was more like a watery tasteless soup and the dumplings were the dense-est ive ever had. I didnt eat it and had it taken off the tab. Husband has the steak and asked for medium rare and it came VERY rare. My SIL had the roast dinner and although the beef was cooked well the roast potatoes were very hard and a bit undercooked. Nothing was really worth the price that was advertised to be honest and it was our second time there recently (not by our choice but others) and previously the ramen had by hubby was watery and lacked any real flavor and the salad i had was pretty much just a hunk of watery mozzarella and some tomatoes..... Very disappointing. I would happily pay weatherspoons prices for this quality but nothing more and we wont be going again any time soon unless there is a substantial change and maybe a new chef. Such a shame as gosport could really do with somewhere for fine dining as with the location as nice as this i think they can expect many customers to not be coming more than once.
Sophie W . 2024-03-10
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Good but could be so much better. Lovely situation but why crowd tables to one end of the dining room leaving a great space empty of anything? The staff were very pleasant if a little hesitant as to details of some items. Nevertheless, they were more than happy to accommodate the requests of a mixed family group. The cooking unfortunately needs to be sharpened up and it might be an idea to lower the Indian influences on so many menu items. My daughter and I had roast lamb which was overcooked and my American wife pronounced the “dirty” burger perhaps the worst she had ever tasted. However, the vegetables and desserts were good, prices were reasonable and the location beautiful. I wouldn’t normally spend so much time on a review but it’s frustrating to see somewhere with so much potential not quite make it to the finish line.
Nick Brown . 2024-02-19
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Went here for Sunday dinner......service, ambience & food was exceptional. With a big underlining of service...truly remarkable & credit to you all Will without doubt visit again. could not fault anything.
deansM9197XX . 2024-02-04
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NYE and the tasting menu was amazing! What a fantastic way to welcome in 2024. The music and everything just added to the whole experience. It was beautiful and made all the better by the best staff!
G0ds0 . 2024-01-26
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Absolutely spot on venue for family & friends to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday. From booking to leaving after lunch the service was exemplary. Pre booking was simple and The Alverbank stayed in contact ensuring that all admin was done before the day. The staff were helpful but not intrusive. The food was excellent and served well to all attending especially catering for a fairly large group which included 5 children under 7. We would definitely recommend The Alverbank as a venue.
Sazzybee . 2024-01-13
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8 of us visited the Alverbank for breakfast on Christmas Eve. Lovely, spacious dining room with a nice atmosphere. From arriving to leaving, the friendly, attentive staff could not do enough for us. Quite a few of us went for the full English which was very generous portions all cooked to perfection. There was no issue with us swapping out items such as black pudding for an alternative. Food came out hot and freshly cooked. This is also a very dog friendly place to visit, I took a dog blanket with me which I laid on the floor and our dog snoozed away until one of the staff came along and offered to bring her a sausage! This was brought out for her cooked, cooled and even sliced so needless to say we had an even happier dog when we left! Thank you for a great morning and we will definitely return.
Emma A . 2023-12-27
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Delicious food served in a small restaurant with crackling log fire. I dont normally have dessert but the plum sponge cake was light & fluffy. Lovely staff too. Definitely worth a return visit.
Mel0253 . 2023-11-04
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Beautiful boutique hotel walking distance from the beach and great views of Isle Of Wight….we stayed overnight in a fantastic well equipped room with an excellent view and full of interesting period details, had a tasty dinner and a brilliant breakfast - we were looked after by lovely staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Strongly recommended for a stay when in this area - close to Portsmouth for our shopping trip the next day
2015MartynF . 2023-10-28
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Simply superb. A family lunch in the Private Dining Room for a special birthday. 16 adults and 4 children. Staff were incredibly kind and patient throughout the afternoon, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious - from the starters to the cheese-board, and very generous. Perfect setting for a special day. We loved it so much we are planning another event there next year. Highly recommended.
FranP676 . 2023-10-08
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The hotel arranged a canapes and bubbles 2 hour Reception on 26 August 2023 for my wife's Big Birthday - I am 84! 100 guests attended - all family and friends plus children. The entire event was absolutely excellent - the room beautifully and expertly decorated with a small stage and lectern for speeches. The service provided was extremely efficient - courteous and friendly - and the canapes were delicious. It was a very happy event - nothing was too much trouble for the hotel and we were absolutely delighted.
RichardHampshireUK . 2023-09-01
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5* great food ,friendly staff, good customer service. Me and my partner just popped in for a special Sunday roast as a treat. We both hadn't had one for ages and I can honestly say it was devine. I had gammon and he had the beef short rib. We also shared a black pudding and pork scotch egg and that was also amazing!! Keep up the great work, you can tell they use fresh produce and the chefs know how to handle the food well.
coralw616 . 2023-08-11
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First time we had a breakfast at the Alverbank Hotel. It was so delicious with friendly staff. Honestly, give the breakfast a try and you won’t disappointed.
Ericka W . 2023-07-30
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Great food, great wine at a great location. We were in the fortunate position that #Carl from #Portal Dingwall Noris took care of the wine and drinks at a French Taste Club eventing. Best tasting experience ever. Can’t get any better than this. Ic I could give six stars, I would.
E5557DMmichaelm . 2023-07-20
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My husband and I live locally and we held our wedding reception there 22 years ago. We have seen management come and go over the years with improvements taken on by the current owners. Toilet facilities have greatly improved (something I always check out before ordering food) compared to surrounding establishments. We walked in and surprisingly there was a table available albeit a very old sad rickety picnic table in the garden. It’s a lovely setting and mostly enjoyable in the summer. The staff were pleasant and attentive. The only let down being a ‘staff huddle’ being held in an outside courtyard area for all to hear. Staff being told to ‘just tell the customers we are busy’ etc etc. Meanwhile we waited around 15 minutes before our drinks order was taken. We had a roast beef dinner and a rack of lamb priced £21.95 as and £29.95. Fir that price we expected something special. Sadly it was not. Beef was very fatty. Roast potatoes were not crispy, they were hard on the outside and chewy, obviously warmed up. The veg was soggy. Yorkshire was nice. The rack of lamb was on quite a small plate with the gravy dripping over the sides and we waited for the side of veg to arrive, but it didn’t. The lamb was lovely but just not enough for a main meal.
Cathy H . 2023-06-05
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We had the best experience at the Alverbank hotel for my Mother in Laws 70th birthday party. Full use of the hotel the gardens it was amazing. The food was delicious and the service to all we needed was incredible. I cannot recommend the Alverbank...
Lana O . 2023-05-26
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Actually didn’t know they had started serving breakfast again and so we ventured in . Amazing breakfast, great service and beautiful surroundings. Will definitely be returning and would definitely recommend.
ShellC57 . 2023-05-16
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Thoroughly splendid evening, charming and engaging staff; brilliantly hosted by Lauren. Food 10/10; absolutely superb. Our starters consisted of baked Camembert, Cornish crab bonbons and tempura fish taco. All tasty and delicious. Mains included moules and frites (huge portion) and seafood linguine which was equally...
Devonshire_Lass70 . 2023-04-19
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I know I sound really picky but I was here with many people and they all said the same thing, the food portions were terrible half the famine was fat and none of the kids enjoyed there meal they also got many orders wrong however...
Unknown N . 2023-04-09
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Love this place & the food! Been here quite a few times & have since recommended it to friends who also rave about it. The BEST roast dinner in the Portsmouth area! Food hot & plentiful. Staff lovely & accommodating. Excellent gravy & roast potatoes....
April D . 2023-03-05
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10 of us went for their NYE Tasting menu evening and it was all brilliant. 6 courses of exquisite food, beautiful presented and still fresh and hot (there were over 100 of us dining). The lamb was very tender, and homemade tortellini tasty & delicate....
paular985 . 2023-01-02
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An amazing evening to celebrate our Christmas gathering. The food was outstandingly good. I had a Carpaccio starter which was the best I'd tasted, followed by Beef rib with all the trimmings. The staff were outstanding, very attentive and quick to cater for every need....
Lee C . 2022-12-11
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Great place for a wholesome and well presented lunch with swift attentive service. The Alverbank has has been wonderfully restored to its former glory over the last 2 years. Plenty of history attached to it and well worth a visit. Originally built in 1842 and...
Robert W . 2022-11-27
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This review relates to an 80th Birthday Lunch for my mother. We looked at numerous venues, but selected the Alverbank Restaurant restaurant for it location and friendliness of the staff. From the initial visit through to the event itself, the staff could not have been...
elizabethvR9007PZ . 2022-11-15
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Had heard good reports so took a couple of friends for a special treat. The Friday night music was excellent. Our waitress was extremely pleasant and friendly and tried very hard to make the evening work; however the positives ended there. Service was slow and...
uktravellerspo12 . 2022-10-28
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Booked Sunday lunch as a birthday celebration meal for our daughter. The hotel staff , especially Abigail went above and beyond to make our meal special as it is a huge milestone in our daughter’s life and she was only given a 40% chance of...
hilarys64 . 2022-09-25
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The waiters where great and general service fine but the food was not worth the price. The chips with my dish were soggy and inedible. Considering the dish was fish and chips at nearly £20, I think the bill reduction of £3 was derisory. Shame....
sonarmender . 2022-09-03
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Outstanding food and outstanding service! Dog friendly! The staff are simply wonderful, attentive to all our needs. The food was top quality, and the variety of foods on the menu was excellent. I came here years ago, And it has vastly improved! My husband and...
844charlotteg . 2022-08-19
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It’s amazing this beautiful Manor House is being so sensitively restored by the owners.It’s a joy to sit in the garden, listening to Jazz, eating superb food and being served by such lovely staff. Thank you.
angelaskinner2017 . 2022-08-12
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Had a lovely lunch, so nice went back for dinner, a calm & relaxed atmosphere where the friendly and efficient staff which included Anesha, Evan , Billy and a sweet blonde lady gently breeze in and out being so attentive to everyone . The food...
Nicky A . 2022-08-11
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We really cannot recommend this place enough. Have been many, many times and the food is always incredible. Definitely the best Sunday lunch in the whole of Hampshire. The owners and staff are always so friendly and chatty and couldn't do any more for you....
CarlyWarly66 . 2022-08-03
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Sat outside with a table overlooking the Solent. Service was personable and good, the food was excellent and priced at a reasonable level. Great setting.
Deane v . 2022-07-23
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I cannot recommend the Alverbank enough! We booked a table for 8 for a family graduation dinner last night. Everything about the evening was perfect. We sat outside in the beautiful sunshine, listening to an amazing Jazz quartet and simply enjoyed everything that the Alverbank...
Sulstar73 . 2022-07-16
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First visit. Very enjoyable Sunday Lunch. Well presented. Staff very attentive. Hope to come back again
OLDECART . 2022-07-04
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Popped in for lunch today and the food was excellent. Very tasty and reasonably priced. The staff were all friendly, polite and helpful with the right level of attentiveness. We will definitely be returning.
NeilGu . 2022-06-30
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The Alverbank is a lovely family run hotel, hence really attentive and caring service all the way through. We held a family birthday celebration meal and evening bash, and I couldn't have been happier. Very lucky to find this great hotel, in a stunning location...
EriciAppleby . 2022-06-27
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Menu prices vary depending on which one of their menus you're looking at. What on earth processes anyone to think its a great idea to eat their meal off a piece of slate. The burger meal was expensive and nothing spectacular. The biscuits supplied with...
H S . 2022-05-03
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I held my husband's Wake at the Alverbank Hotel on a sunny spring day and the attentive staff and relaxed atmosphere took away all the stress and sadness of the event. At my request they provided a delicious fish pie and shepherd's pie for 150...
Justgot-to . 2022-04-23
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Comfortable, welcoming and unpretentious country house hotel. Good continental breakfast and a great selection at dinner.
donnabV6869YR . 2022-03-28
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A lovely menu with a choice other than the boring fish and chips - for a change! The menu had main dishes and also a fabulous tapas menu. We found the portions to be good sizes too, the prices were reasonable and all was delicious....
travellady2018 . 2022-03-07
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We had a large family celebration on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed every moment. The food was excellent and service impeccable. Couldn’t ask for more!! Thank you Alverbank. We will definitely be back soon.
JmaSmith77 . 2022-03-07
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Went for a family 60th, with 4 young children, parents, siblings and grandparents. Staff and service were amazing. Food was fantastic. Value for money is great. Can't recommend it enough.
Guy P . 2022-03-05
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My wife and I just went for a meal with our dear friend who is visiting from Malta who is a proper connoisseur to The Alverbank. The place has recently been renovated and is warm and inviting. The staff as always are excellent and very...
676peted . 2022-02-13
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We had share boards between 3, each dish was delicious and well presented. The staff were attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone regardless of the occasion.
431jemmaa . 2022-01-29
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Situated at Stokes Bay in Gosport, a hidden gem. Fantastic food, Staff that cannot do enough for you. Excellent dining areas
Manson59 . 2021-12-30
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Booked a table of 4 to eat from a la carte menu at 8pm with 3 weeks notice for a Christmas get together. Lovely open fire died out within 10 minutes of being seated and the temperature drops. staff refuse to restart fire with the...
Alex S . 2021-11-26
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What a beautiful hotel with high class quality food, wine, decor, staff - in fact everything was perfection itself. It was our first visit following a recommendation and we can't wait to return. The service was good and the other guests were charming. Please do...
DianaStreatlam . 2021-11-06
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Excellent location. Lovely sea view room. Staff were great and breakfast on the terrace was perfect. Wish we had stayed longer, we will definitely be back.
Go47184013628 . 2021-07-24
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We had the most amazing tapas here today at our local. We had 9 plates - plenty of cider and a few cocktails. The mackeral and the chilli squid are incredible. Can’t wait to come back next weekend!!
danieldH1604EJ . 2021-07-18
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We went to the Alverbank today for lunch. What a great day, brilliant service, thank you Kerry and all the waiting staff. It was flawless. We will see you again soon.
breezeboy24 . 2021-06-13
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Having lived in Hardway, Gosport many years ago, this was a visit to see and bring back past memories. One of these memories was to recall many visits to the Alverbank Hotel and taste one of my old favourite lunch choices of a Hammy Eggy...
Robert M . 2021-06-05
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This was our lunch booking after are successful coffee stop here. The owners are working extremely hard to bring this hotel/ restaurant up to 5* standard with passion. Beautiful wooden staircase in the entrance hall. Hand sanitiser, track n trace. Two menus offered. 1 tapas...
knott101 . 2021-05-22
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just had an amazing lunch ,food and service 5 star,thankyou Billy and girs(sorry didnt get your names) very professional attentive service,best chips ever tasted,food so good ,lovely for lunch,drinks or coffee with a view away fromthe crowds,cant wait to go back,thankyou alverbank
Gosport19 . 2021-05-07
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Why don’t more places do this? All the little bits of Christmas meals but on (not so) small plates! From pigs in blankets to stuffing balls right round to baby yorkies. It was amazing! And with lots of courses there was lots of time to...
G0ds0 . 2020-12-03
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We have just thoroughly enjoyed our first festive evening of the year here this evening. The hotel was elegantly decorated with a tree in the entrance hall and a roaring fire. We shared absolutely outstanding small plates of various festive themed light bites, my favourites...
Cosmopolitan746486 . 2020-12-03
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A welcoming open fire in the hallway got our evening off to a great start. Friendly staff, well cooked food-we loved the mushroom burger and the tapas choices.
Huw J . 2020-10-16
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We were wowed by the small plates menu. The squid was exquisite but all plates were beautifully presented and delicious. Service superb.
Casdix69 . 2020-10-04
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I think Abby and Dave have hit it spot on here with a Covid Friendly environment which puts everyone at ease but most importantly great service and food of an excellent standard . When you sit down outside overlooking Stokes Bay backed up with a...
GoPlaces70194 . 2020-09-13
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Walk in guests for a Friday early evening drink. Although busy they found us a table in the garden where we could enjoy views across the solent to Isle of Wight. Lovely welcome and unlike many places their Covid arrangements are brilliant, the host explained...
691scruffyb . 2020-09-11
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Pandemic or no pandemic I don't want to eat my food from a paper bag and I'm not much of a fan of something in a bun with chips, either. Only reason to go here is for the view though I do acknowledge that they...
CC989 . 2020-08-24
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Good food and well looked after. It was really well organised for ‘Covid times’. We were greeted and told all the arrangements to be safe. All was designed to make us comfortable and we felt secure there. The food was well presented in single use...
JoyTelfordUk . 2020-07-30
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We booked afternoon tea for our family to celebrate our daughters 30th birthday. The group included 3 young children and various dietary requirements. We were given use of the snug - private room off the bar which was perfect. Food and fizz were both wonderful...
Whitleybaysi . 2020-03-04
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Very nice well presented food and well cooked. Limited menu at moment but will change next week. Attentive waiting staff.
Mel0253 . 2020-02-13
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Lovely old Victorian house with great views of the Solent to the front and Stanley Park to the back. The atmosphere is nice , it's not stuffy and the staff are helpful and friendly. There's a good range of food which is tasty and well...
RobB888 . 2020-02-01
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Visited with group for lunch and meeting. The staff were really engaging and food of a really good standard with good variety of choice. This is the start of the journey for the lovely team that run this hotel and they are already making a...
Nigel H . 2020-01-19
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We were very pleased with our Christmas Night out. Staff were very pleasant and the food was delicious. We danced the evening away. Would highly recommend. Thank you :)
Slade1978 . 2019-12-21
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Heard some great things about the alverbank being re opened so popped in for a drink after a walk to be confronted with a woman at the door asking what we are doing there we said for a drink she the. Proceeded to tell us...
gnomenose1 . 2019-12-14
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Great night out , great entertainment. Food a let down, rock hard roast potatoes. Extremely small portions so everyone still felt hungry. Wonderful staff especially glass lady who got me another drink xx
J9929YNkathyd . 2019-12-14
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An ideal location for this business lunch. The food was excellent, staff were very friendly and efficient and provided a super personal service to each and everyone of us present.This generated a wonderful atmosphere enhanced only by one or two drinks. A great venue..
B1436VJbobb . 2019-12-06
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Just experienced comedy night with evening meal at the Alberbank. What can I say apart from absolutely fantastic evening from arrival to departure! Lovely meal and great ambiance. Can’t wait for another of the same. Thank you!!!
Navigate365451 . 2019-12-05
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We were a group of 20+ dining in the new restaurant on the first day it opened. Thus one could have reasonably expected a few hiccups. However, the dining experience and quality of food was excellent. I had the Calves Liver as my main which...
716davidh716 . 2019-12-02
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A perfect location for a business lunch. Excellent food and A1 personal service. Next time we hope to stay over.
DickSmith99 . 2019-12-01
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The menu shown online bears absolutely no resemblance to what is served here. The menu we were presented with had 6 starters, 6 mains and 3 pudding choices. If circumstances had been different, I would have probably left from the lack of choice. To compound...
Parmaviolet1 . 2019-10-17
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My husband and I have enjoyed drinking in the Alverbank garden through the summer, it’s a great location and the staff are lovely. Their sister pub serves a fantastic Sunday lunch, so we were looking forward to it, but won’t eat there again after our...
winedine10 . 2019-09-15
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The Alverbank is set in a beautiful location and it was a lovely summers day when we ate lunch.. it was busy, however that did not effect the quality and service. Very generous portions and good quality produce.
fiona b . 2019-09-13
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Having passed by this hotel on many occasions it was a delight to find an extensive menu and large choice of sandwiches on offer. A good range of beers and ales plus well stocked bar. It is possible to sit inside or out and the...
Paul T . 2019-08-23
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We had my daughter and son in law marry there at the weekend. Bride and mum and bridesmaids stayed the night before and the staff were amazing nothing was too much trouble for any of them breakfast was lush, then the day began it was...
marion h . 2019-08-13
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Firstly the place is too run down, it needs a strong cash injection to make this old character building back to its best. The food was average no different to any cold buffet you would receive, The staff were fantastic, attentive, polite and efficient, probably...
George b . 2019-08-11
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Sunday Lunch for eight at a hotel/restaurant overlooking Stokes Bay and the Isle of Wight on a clear and warm sunny Sunday. What could be better?. My first suspicion was aroused when I found our table was the only one in use in a cavernous...
Ian B . 2019-07-29
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Lovely meal, very hot and service was very quick, Lady who served us was very friendly and polite, nothing was too much trouble. Only think, the Bar could do with updating a bit, but the hotel has only just been taken over, everywhere else was...
Bay80 . 2019-07-17
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We recently attended a wedding and a Birthday party at the venue. The food was excellent on both occasions, and the setting for the event was very fitting which provided views over the Solent, a terrace and large grounds which backs onto Stanley Park. The...
Caroline K . 2019-07-09
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Relaxing at Stokes Bay stopped in for a snack and coffee staff good and friendly. Food served quick and tasty will return for a full meal.
malcolmb652 . 2019-05-25
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Sun shining and an early spring breakfast in the garden! Perfectly brewed coffee and a great spread for breakfast! The Solent is such a beautiful place and the warm welcome and perfectly cooked full English was just what was needed to start the week. Definite...
ballisticbuggy . 2019-03-18
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This is very local to me so I’ve decided to work my way through the menus 😬 Breakfast is excellent and very flexible choices. The crab risotto for dinner was done to perfection (and the chef stayed late for us, as we phoned to see...
deborahhalltss H . 2019-03-13
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Pending reviewvia mobile Just had an amazing brunch at the Alverbank. Full English with local produce, beautifully cooked eggs and probably the best bacon I have had in ages and all for less than £7!!!! Don’t tell them but I would have paid more -...
G0ds0 . 2019-02-09
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Business do, place not in the best shape. Restaurant was not that great, it may be better now. Was an evening meeting event so didn't stay. Hope it gets better
A a . 2018-12-02
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We had our wedding ceremony here and had an amazing day! Everything was just how they promised. All of the staff especially Heather did a great job of making our day special. Thanks very much I would definitely recommend it as a wedding venue!!
Salena W . 2018-10-23
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This is a old fashion pub come hotel , but the down side is it needs lot of work on it , want it needs is new carpets and curtains and some painting. The toilets was clean and the tables were clean every half hour. The staff was very polite and helpful, their did run out of some soft drinks.
hope1968 . 2018-09-02
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We found the food was excellent, and, as my wife is Coeliac, the staff went out of their way to accommodate her. The menu had a very good choice for her. The rest of us found the menu very good. The restaurant itself was homely.The place it self was exactly what I expected from a building which is the better part of 150years old.
richkinchenton . 2018-07-12
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Beer garden full of litter. Inside dated and tatty. The garden furniture had recently been painted (probably in the rain, looking at the state of it) and had not fully dried - no wet paint signs or warnings - this lead to serval items of clothing being ruined. Staff were dismissive and unhelpful, despite clearly being at fault. Overall very disappointing as the great location means this place has the potential to be one of the top pubs / restaurants in the area.
Steven R . 2018-05-24
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Attended a family wedding reception at this venue. Sadly the venue is in need of some TLC. The whole venue looked a little shabby and tired. The bathroom facilities were cramped and a little dilapidated with broken urinals and non functioning hand warmers. The bar area was quite small and couldn’t really adequately cater for the number of people and options for spirits were also quite limited. The function suite was stuffy and did not contain sufficient seating for the number of guests. Regretfully, while it might be a cheap option, would not recommend this venue as a location for a special celebration occasion.
David W . 2018-04-08
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Used to live nearby and recently stayed whilst visiting. Poor quality venue that needs a lot of work on it. Room very poor, had to have a electric heater on all night to keep warm, décor very poor and its in need of a lot of tender loving care. Quite expensive for what you got. Owners and staff far more interested in the wedding trade than other customers. Used to be a great venue so sad.
SimonODP . 2018-04-03
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The whole place needs refreshing or updating, it's well overpriced shabby rooms are not comfortable or warm. A female member of staff is so loud, well after midnight that sleep is almost impossible. Never again will I stay here or will I advise anybody else to
mickthebadge . 2018-03-31
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Nice staff, easy parking, lovely location. Food ok nice selection of beers! Good place for a wedding reception!
adriancooper5 . 2018-02-05
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Nice view from garden across to the Isle of Wight. No other reason to go there. Shame, it is in a great spot.
pauledwardmcneil . 2017-10-25
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Choose this venue instead of Osbourne View. Probably a mistake as it turned out. If they have a restaurant I didn't see one. We were put on a round table in what seemed to be a passageway in view of the reception (starred at a lot) and another room what ever that was. There is a lot more I could say about the place but although the food was OK, service was a bit odd, we were generally pleased to leave. It was my Brother aniversary and I felt I had really let them down.
Kenneth F . 2017-08-20
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Заходили в это место неоднократно во время прогулок в парке и по побережью. Не пробовали еду, но заходили пару раз что-либо выпить. Достаточно приятное место просто посидеть и отдохнуть. Ничего особенного, не столь комфортно, но достаточно уютно и спокойно просто отдохнуть во время прогулки.
kma81 . 2017-08-03
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