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Based on 496 opinions finded in 3 websites

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Whilst holidaying in Llangollen for a few days on a canal boat, we came across Gales and booked a table for dinner. We loved the food, the atmosphere, the alcohol, and the charry staff. They have done a great job of converting their yard into a beer/wine garden. We were lucky to be able to get one of the booths which helped keep us warm, along with the complimentary blankets.We were so impressed, we booked a table for the following evening for dinner. The 2nd night was quite disorganised. We had to keep chasing staff for drinks and food orders, other tables got their food before us, despite us ordering first. There seemed to be a lot of confusion around their table numbers as we almost got given other people's food. They were a lot busier on the 2nd night but it was a shame that the service was not as good as the night before. We would however give them another chance whenever we find ourselves in Llangollen again. Definitely worth a visit.

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SteveUK999 . 2021-05-04

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On a last minute holiday after lockdown and the place we were going to was full. We happened upon Gales and what a find! The setup outside was really good. They thought about the layout and the horse box bar was excellent. The staff were great, and the food, albeit a limited range, was amazing. I will absolutely be coming back.

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RAuty79 . 2021-04-29

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Not impressed with this place went in today, service was slow, ordered three meals all were served cold, ordered burger and chips asked for mayo, when it arrived the meal was nearly finished,with beef milano the lamb curry was served with rice and the rice was in a clump,no came over to ask about how the meal was and could not get any ones attention to say the meals are not up to standard, informed the waiter, he said I will slap the chefs wrists, the price was nearly 43 pound all in , not cheap, the portions were not good value for money, dont waste or time or money on this place, my family and friends will not visit after what i told them about this place, not happy at all.

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C6774AFvaleries . 2020-11-21

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As a single father, it’s often difficult to find somewhere cosy to stay for a weekend, where a 5 year old is welcomed as a 5 year old and not assumed to be Satan’s child Damien. This isn’t the sort of place I would bring a young child, it’s more somewhere for a couple to relax in and be fine dined in, drinking excellent wines under the stars. However, due to covid, it’s extremely difficult to get booked in anywhere at the moment, so have to jump at what’s available. I’m a military man, and have travelled the world and this is quite simply the cosiest and most welcoming place I’ve ever stayed and will most definitely be returning. From the moment we arrived, we had a warm socially distanced welcome, we were kindly upgraded to a larger room at no extra cost which was fantastic and got settled in. We went to the wine bar attached, for a meal, I quickly realised this wasn’t a Wetherspoons but somewhere you’d woo a first date, so was a bit unsure if my 5 year old would be welcomed or maybe just looked down on. But no, I couldn’t have been more wrong. We should have booked as they were busy on the Friday, but nether the less the lovely older lady on the bar wangled us a table. The food was simply fantastic, if I’m lucky enough to find another lady in my life, I’ll almost certainly be bringing her here. I had a steak and the richest chocolate mouse I’ve ever tasted and my god Willy Wonka couldn’t even have knocked that up! The wine was great and the cost of the meal was accurate for the quality of food served. It’s not just the meal though, the staff treat you like family, always with a smile, and there for whatever you need. A lady dining near us had an issue with her meal, which went back into the Kitchen to be rectified, only a simply issue and she left satisfied afterwards as we were chatting to her. So satisfied, she was back the following day for another meal. Don’t let the one or two negative food reviews in the comments below sway your opinion. Getting something slightly wrong is a great way to make something perfect. People love to moan on trip advisor “Sorry I won’t be going back” - yet every week they go to McDonalds who cock the order up every week but they still return care free! I spent this evening, back in the wine bar and it was like couples night, and I sat playing snakes and ladders with my 5 year old. I had a large glass of Merlot, she had an orange and we had our second portion of the chocolate dessert. Again, second night running, simply excellent. If you’re looking for a cosy getaway, even during this pandemic, this is deffo somewhere you need on your list to tick off. It’s a home from home. If you prefer a city break, this isn’t for you, this is countryside at its best, this is wales. Gods country.

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Pennno . 2020-10-17

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I had goat cheese and beetroot salad as a starter and steak sandwich and chips all delicious and looked as good as it tastedWe had a lovely bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon blanc and a tap water hug offered straight away with no encouragement There is a full bar and a great wine list

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SimontheCamper . 2020-10-13

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If you want amazing wine and food just go to Gales wine bar. They have the perfect set up out the back and a horse box to serve your drinks. The steak was to die for and the peppercorn sauce was divine. This place is an absolute must if you are in Llangollen.

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Dijonno . 2020-09-09

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As a local wanted to do our bit for local business! Staff really lovely but unfortunately food not good! Burger was ok. But served with skinny fries not chips as advertised! Burritos really disappointing! Sent back twice for being cold! After 2nd time they decided to make fresh one! Still only lukewarm! Apparently it was the guacamole that made the rice & meat cold! Unfortunately wouldn’t recommend the food! (Sorry to the lovely staff!) will not be returning!

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donnabL1955NW . 2020-08-26

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Decent enough choice of popular wines. Cubicle seating in case of poor weather or use by diners. The outside tables might prove wobbly.

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Mike S . 2020-08-23

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Fantastic setup in the wine garden during Coronavirus. Food and drink best we found in North Wales and a great team. Stayed here for several hours and would definitely recommend!

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disorg . 2020-08-09

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Walking pass on way back too campsite when we saw this little place hidden away.Only eat if booked but managed too site for a drink on some cute deck chairs.Service excellent, staff polite and attentive. Definitely return and recommend too book meal the place looked lovely All social distancing etc. Well done staff.

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nobody126 . 2020-08-02

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A most wonderful break.” Lovely location, beautiful, comfortable rooms, exceptional service. The owners of this B&B could not have been more friendly or helpful and it was a real treat to stay here.The food was delicious, high quality and locally sourced. Highly recommended. My husband and I will definitely be back in the near future!!Lisa & John Falconer

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YogaHC . 2020-03-20

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Great meal in Llangollen on a Friday night - Awesome atmosphere - Friendly staff - Would recommend to anyone in the area.

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Charlie68938 . 2020-03-07

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Lovely place for a G&T or glass of wine with friends. The staff were very friendly and there was a wine range of wines available.

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traceya876 . 2020-02-24

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Brought my wife here for valentines day staff were so friendly and couldnt do enough for us food was out of this world and very reasonably priced will definetly be coming back keep it up guys i think ive found food heaven

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washem21 . 2020-02-15

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Second visit & even better than first. Different room than previous stay and, although smaller, still plenty of space & appropriate fixtures & fittings. Comfortable & nice street aspect. Fabulous ambiance, food & service in the restaurant.

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Kay B . 2020-02-12

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First time of eating in Gales, very good attentive service and delicious homemade burger, very reasonably priced too.

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John C . 2020-02-12

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Stayed while on business nearby, the room was good but lacks a desk if you want to work. That said, there is a room downstairs where you can work. I stayed on room 11, on the top floor up the very steep stairs.The food however, is exceptional! Breakfast doesn’t serve until 08:00 , so can’t comment on that but dinner is just sooooo good.Highly recommended

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Mick W . 2020-02-07

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Excellent little Bistro, very friendly guy served us, was quite busy, good prices, nice menu, great food and some very nice house wine, would have loved to have gone back for an evening meal but sadly didnt have the time, but when we walked past on the friday and saturday evenings it was packed out.

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valdavies77 . 2020-01-11

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Beautifully simple dishes well executed. The poached beef was 10/10. And as you can imagine, the wine list is the best in the region.

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WybeM . 2020-01-08

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My wife and I called in for a glass of wine. The atmosphere was informal, friendly and very welcoming. There were many wines on sale, and we picked a bottle of pilot to sample. We purchased some to take home.

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1StevieLew . 2019-12-09

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As a local to Llangollen I can guarantee that Gales surpasses all other places in and around Llangollen for the quality of food, the extensive and varied wine list and the excellent service. The wine bar is unassuming, relaxed and exactly the kind of welcoming unpretentious atmosphere I look for. Highly recommend the steak!

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FabulousFoodies . 2019-11-26

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read some great review so decided to eat there when recently stayed in Llangollen.

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fedup100 . 2019-11-22

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We chose Gales for our Sunday lunch while visiting Llangollen because it was convenient to St. Collen's church. We would go back again because the meal we enjoyed was absolutely marvelous.

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DerekMaddox . 2019-10-29

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Just a good place to dine, drink and relax. One of the best steaks I have ever had and the white wine sauce with the chicken was wonderful. Ordering the starters as a "Tapas" was inspired.

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Christopher B . 2019-10-26

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Huge selection of wines and fine cuisine. Great ambiance nice people. What else? We’ll be back for sure

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Christine C . 2019-10-26

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Great to back at Gales. Fantastic food and wine at reasonable prices in a great location with fabulous atmosphere - and personal service

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Tatthebrig . 2019-10-23

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Stayed over for a works night out. Wandering around Llangollen we stumbled across this little gem of a bar/restaurant. Lovely ambiance. Calm and relaxed atmosphere. Great menu.

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102lesp . 2019-10-13

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Ate here 2 nights. The atmosphere is pleasant the service good. Excellent choice of wines and beers.

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Anne H . 2019-10-05

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Fabulous delicious food and great wine too. It has everything. Open log fires too in the cold. It's one cool place and themusic is whatever you desire as the staff will play almost anything you wish including Dawn Penn's NoNo No, you don't love ne anymore. Fantastic.

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Badman6757 . 2019-09-28

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Disappointing. Excellent wines and beers. Food! Chicken over cooked, sauce, tasteless and full of peas. Half portion of ribs with chips, better food in a takeout. Sorry gales You used to be an excellent wine bar. Please review your menu

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PamP20 . 2019-09-25

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Beautiful food and fantastic, friendly service. We're not from the area so just went by the reviews, they certainly weren't wrong, so glad we went! We were celebrating our anniversary so wanted something a bit special and Gales didn't disappoint. Everything was so nice, such a great place! We especially enjoyed the sharing starters where you can pick various meats and cheeses. Our meals; the special of the day lamb and ox cheek linguine were gorgeous! If we're back in the area again we'll be sure to visit.

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Rhian01 . 2019-09-19

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Stopped by at gales to share a cheeseboard and a couple of drinks. Not cheap, but the chessboard had a good selection of interesting and characterful English and Welsh cheeses and plenty of crackers. No beer on draught, but good quality local bottled ales. A very pleasant place to sit and eat.

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Tracey J . 2019-09-14

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Booked a table here midweek after a day out in Llangollen. Lovely traditional wine bar feel, friendly attentive service. Had a beautiful local English IPA ale, and a Wild Boar Linguine from the specials menu - rich, meaty and plentiful! The experience was fantastic from start to finish; will definitely return when in the area and would recommend.

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simianswoleman . 2019-09-08

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Enjoyed a two night stay in this lovely, cosy hotel.Room clean & comfy, with everything we needed. We ate in the restaurant. Food & service were excellent. Will return & recommend!

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Bernie S . 2019-09-04

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Had a fabulous meal there with my girls lovely atmosphere great staff looked after us very well great place to relax and have a conversation light music in the background highly recommended

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Beryl J . 2019-08-15

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this is a very cool bar , great food , big wine and beer choice , bet in town for us ,will be back soon

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Cartiay . 2019-08-12

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Managed to get a table in this lovely place. We had a platter of starters, hot bread, olives cold meats oils for dipping lovely. Rack of ribs were huge, special of he day Cod Loin was very tasty, there was a very good wine list.

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oatcake57 . 2019-08-11

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Stayed here for 2 nights in a lovely suite. Food in wine bar eas excellent Staff very friendly and helpful

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20051961 . 2019-08-08

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Heerlijk gegeten hier. Goed wijnadvies en I derdaad een lekkere wijn bij de vis van de dag. Eerlijke pure maaltijd voor een goede prijs. Sympathieke eigenaar. Kijk ook eens naar de bovenrand van de muur: per jaar een aantal nieuwsfeiten onder elkaar gezet.

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olgakY1888CV . 2019-08-01

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Ein Restaurant mit guter Weinauswahl - es liegt nahe, dort Coq au Vin zu essen. Das Ergebnis hatte mit traditioneller französischer Küche wenig zu tun, aber es war eine gekonnte, selbstbewusste Interpretation eines Klassikers, mit hochwertigen Zutaten und sorgfältiger Zubereitung. Nur der Speck dominierte geschmacklich zu sehr.

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Siebenschlaefer2014 . 2019-07-27

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Back to Gales for our annual visit to Llangollen. Excellent food and service as always - the ribs were just spectacular. See you next year, if not before.

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ninabailey . 2019-07-03

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Stayed for 2 nights using a buy a gift voucher rooms large but dated house rambling very close to centre Llangollen has lots to see and do went on the train then the following day went on a horse drawn barge definately will return

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ChesterZoony . 2019-07-02

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Stayed here for a whole week. Ate in every night. Drunk wine every night Had a great time. Staff are brilliant and really looked after you. Room was good stayed in room 1. Will we go back YES.

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morag01 . 2019-07-01

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The atmosphere is great, the service is great and the food is great. I loved the menu - I could have ordered everything! The way they present their food is fantastic and it's very reasonably priced. Will definitely visit Llangollen again just to go to Gales for supper!

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helenw29 . 2019-06-30

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We stayed here for 2 nights, the room.we were put up in was amazing, it was a large room (number 12). With a huge bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.

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ChrisBibby1984 . 2019-05-27

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We stayed here for 1 night and although we didn’t eat and just used our room as a base were more than happy for the price we paid. Room was clean and bed comfy so made for a good nights sleep even though it was a little noisy as local bars kicked out! My only issue was the shower that was more like a trickle of water.

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joa784 . 2019-05-11

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A group of us booked a room here to stay for the weekend while we hired a couple of canal boats out. Lovely place to stay. Rooms are clean and comfy. Nice little touch with the drink even though a couple of us did debate if it was wine, ribena or port. Packed car park but this Llangollen. Be prepared to block each other in but we took up 4 cars so worked together.

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WirralFoxy . 2019-05-09

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I so enjoyed this relaxed, interesting and cosy restaurant. We went for lunch and the food was fabulous. I ordered the fried polenta with pesto and curried courgettes, oh my goodness it was delicious and months afterwards I'm still hankering for it! As a vegetarian is it such a nice change to find something unusual and interesting on a menu which is not mushrooms or aubergine and although the menu was small, everything was well cooked and tasty. As I didn't want to leave, my husband and I shared the cheese board afterwards which was a lovely range of cheeses and no fussy extras with it - just good quality cheeses and crackers, fab. The wine menu was extensive and, like an interesting book I couldn't put it down! There was a description of each wine and how they go with what foods, stories about them which made me want to try them all. Unfortunately I could only try one but that was delicious too. The service was friendly and straightforward and I loved how whenever a dog came in, they were treated with the same hospitality! Can't wait to go back.

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Pebbiebabe . 2019-05-08

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We have enjoyed lunch here on two successive Tuesdays - freshly prepared and tasty dishes in a comfortable and traditional pub-feel setting. This is the place to come if you want to enjoy decent food whilst listening in to local gossip!

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mondaylunching . 2019-04-13

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So good that On The Hill, Ruthin, a Michelin starred restaurant is said to have been modelled on it. Fab,delicious restaurant, fires too in winter, and the wine list...

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badman666 . 2019-03-23

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After a nice walk with my wife called in for a Sunday lunch.

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mrgaltrey . 2019-03-10

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They do a 48 hour marinated ribs here, and we'd drooled all day waiting to order this. Unfortunately, they'd just served their last ones. So, we decided to create our own anti-pasta selection from the 5 cheeses, 5 meats, and 5 olive / hummous selections they have. We added a delicious garlic bread and a glass of fruity white to make a meal more than good enough to remove our loss of the ribs.

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pipster0264 . 2019-02-28

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Gales of Llangollen is a family business with a Hotel, Wine Bar, and Restaurant. The food is really good and they also have a decent wine shop, as an independent wine merchant they put emphasis on the quality of the products and they have a team of passionate, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable staff. I recommend striking up a relationship with them for a better drinking experience. Meanly small-scale, off-the-beaten track, artisan producers alongside low-volume, super-premium classics from those with established and well-earned reputation.

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Pedro B . 2019-02-27

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when you book in here you step back in time to a great selection wines avaliable and delightful.food snacks and meals.Superb atmosphere always and pleasant staff . a must when in Llangollen

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martynallmand1124 . 2019-02-22

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Very small wine bar although menu interesting I would say over priced for the size of meals , and dissatisfaction with service as meals arrived different times although the staff were very apologetic and were very entertaining due to the fact it was festive season

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. 2019-01-27

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Last minute booking, restaurant closed on arrival at 4.30. Given room key by friendly staff who did a quick push for their wine shop sales. Good parking, room lovely with complimentary port, huge TV. Comfy bed and hot chocolate a nice touch, very clean. Needed food straight away so did not eat here and didn't fancy upright wine bar seating so spent the night out before returning to comfy armchairs in the room. On going for breakfast, only a cold table included which had a wide selection and cooked was £7 each which did not make the room rate so cheap and seeing the people on the next table mopping up oil on their plate I am glad I refused. Breakfast included should always mean cooked unless stated Continental on website. As toast was on the free section, the charge for a sausage, bacon, egg and tomato seems excessive, just showing a cheap room rate and using add-ons to boost income. Would I stay again? For the room yes but not for paying extra for cooked breakfast. Transparent pricing is important on comparison websites!!!

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. 2019-01-21

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The quality of the food was very good. The menu choices are a bit eclectic but it's actually quite nice to have something a bit different to choose from. Everything is well cooked and presented. Clean plates all round.

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. 2019-01-16

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Week's holiday on the canal.Been here before and again not disappointed. Home cooked bread olives and oils not a bad way to spend a couple of hours on a Tuesday afternoon.

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. 2019-01-05

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Couldn't have asked for a better way to see in the New Year - The Gales team put on a delightful 6 course menu with matched wines.

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. 2019-01-01

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10 of us met here after our annual Christmas walk, the food, service and atmosphere were outstanding.... considering they were busy the service was quite speedy, a few of us had steaks, they were amazing, a real treasure of a place.

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. 2018-12-24

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Terrible service. Food was finished before wine was served. Staff could not make irish coffees. Food was very sub standard. Very dissapointed

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. 2018-12-22

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A varied attractive menu, friendly staff, good wines in an attractive setting. My favourite place in Llangollen

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eileenDenia_Spain . 2018-12-11

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I very much like the ambiance here - apart from putting music on. Who asks for it? I had two evening meals here. The olive oil and bread starter was unusually served and excellent, giving 3 different oils to try and two vinegars. The bread was a bit doughy-Nice but not well matched to the oil. I also had the houmous which was ok but could have been nicer with more oil and seasoning. Sadly the burger came out dry and the chips oily and not very crisp. The pheasant special was good. Service was a bit poor. Had to ask twice for the wine and for water on one night. It was much better with different people on duty the other night.

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734charlesh . 2018-11-22

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Very inviting place to eat, and have a glass of wine. I imagine given circumstances it would be very busy and lively. I ate early so did not get that buzz.

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coling650 . 2018-11-17

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Visited this nice looking restaurant this evening on the last night of our holiday. We had read the reviews and had high hopes. The food is very expensive but we had hoped it would be worth it. Sadly it was not to be. The lamb shank was tasty but very dry. It came with mashed potato which again was dry and supposed to come with braised vegetables. These consisted of 3 mushrooms so meal was very small when it arrived so we asked for more vegetables. These arrived quite some time later so by this time the meat and potato had gone cold.This meal was around £18 So we were very disapointed to say the least.The steak was quite nice but a little underdone for medium cooked was more like rare.No extras other than few chips a tomato,and a couple of mushrooms were served with the steak and no salad and no steak knife. The ribs were good but served with matchstick chips..not at all nice. The only decent meal of 6 served was the burger.At no time did anyone ask if we were happy with the meals. We did thankfully have a good reduction on the bill which was welcome as one of our party was still so hungry after her meal she went straight over to the fish and chip shop as we left. I'm very sad at having to write this bad review it is something I've rarely had to do but hopefully the points raised will be looked at by the management to improve the meals. I've given it 2 star as the ambience of the restaurant is good just such a shame about the food.

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Denartes . 2018-11-01

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Vibrant for a midweek. Charming and enthusiastic staff. Sensibly priced wines with a good selection. Excellent food and service.

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Jonathan H . 2018-10-25

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A little gem for wine lovers who are content to enjoy their tipple in unpretentious but pleasant and clean surroundings. The food menu though modest and inexpensive belies a level of quality that is excellent. The choice of wines covers most regions of the globe, grape varieties and grades. Prices are fair and reflect the quality of the wine on offer.

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Hilter . 2018-10-17

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Excellent food excellent service can't fault anything. Staff can't do enough for you by far the nicest place to eat in Llangollen. Rooms are clean and of an excellent standard. Can't wait to go back.

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Amanda S . 2018-10-11

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Never fails to disappoint..... lovely fresh cooked food to a very high standard and beautifully presented.... would highly recommend the melting chocolate bomb for dessert..... one word ... stunning. This place is a hidden gem. Staff service make for a lovely experience. Thank you Pip for a lovely meal. Will be calling again very soon.

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Garry S . 2018-10-11

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Restaurant was recommended to us & we booked a table in advance. It was our wedding anniversary & we thought we’d try somewhere different. First impressions: small inside & very busy with staff rushing about & lots of people in & out! There was not enough staff to cater for busy restaurant which resulted in little or no personal service. We had to ask for salt & pepper, which the waitress took ages to find. She managed to find some salt but then said she’d have to go & look for some pepper!!! She did find some in the end but shortly after, the salt was taken away as it was needed on another table!! Surely there isn’t just one salt & pepper for the entire restaurant?!!! We had a sharing main course, cote de boeuf, which was pricey at £44. It certainly was not worth the money or enough for 2 to share!! The beef was fatty with little of it, there was a very small amount of wedges to share & these were not very hot. We ordered garlic butter to accompany our beef but this was forgotten & we had to ask for it! At no time during our starter or main course did anyone come to check if everything was ok. We were asked at the end when the plates were being cleared away & we did say then that we were not very happy. As a result we did have some money knocked off the bill & an apology.

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Helen D . 2018-10-07

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Gales, in the heart of Llangollen, is primarily a business based on wine with the wine bar and wine shop being the principle expertise.

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fedupphil . 2018-09-29

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The staff at Gales were very conscientious, there was a lovely atmosphere and an interesting wine list, but the food was overpriced for what we got. We had a beef curry that looked pretty unappetising (lumps of beef in a brown sauce and some white rice) and ribs and skinny fries; the fries were more like crisps they were so thin and the ribs were cold and tough. Wouldn’t go back

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lorah463 . 2018-09-02

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Came here for lunch and was greeted with a warm welcome. The food was absolutely gorgeous. Husband had a steak which was cooked to perfection with homemade chips and garlic mushrooms, I had the burger which is made with the same cut of meat as the steak and it was fabulous . So lean and tasty very filling. Would highly recommend here fora lovely meal. Slightly pricey but well worth it for the quality of the food.

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bilb27 . 2018-08-27

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Advised this is the best place to eat in Llangollen we were not disappointed. The proprietors were clearly very knowledgable about all their dishes and keen to assist with guidance where appropriate. The staff were also knowledgable but trained to immediately admit any gaps in their knowledge and seek advice.

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CeeArBee . 2018-08-26

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Lovely little hotel, a touch over priced for quality but basic rooms very clean. bit quirky on check in through the shop but works OK. Car park is very tight but at least they have one. Breakfast included is basic but enough to start the day, Full English available but this is extra. Food in the attached bar is very good and made the evening.

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PhilDonaghy . 2018-08-25

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We visited Gales on a night out for drinks and food. So after finding a table( that cant be pre booked unless you are a group of 10 or more )we got a drink and a menu. Drinks and food are ordered at the bar which can be a pain when people are standing around waiting to get their drinks too . Anyway when our food came the bbq pork ribs my partner ordered were absolutely amazing . They had string fries with them which were different. My food was nice but not very much . I would recommend going there but make sure you order enough to fill you or maybe i just eat too much .

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Sarah B . 2018-08-20

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Reviews read well, but did not prepare for this absolute gem in the centre of Llangollen. Great selection for meals and light eats. Massive wine list. It is a 'one off' need to book.

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Jeff174425 . 2018-08-17

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I can only review room 14 at the hotel but if other rooms are similar you will be disappointed. This room was very small and overlooked the kitchens where late at night and early in the morning staff made quite a deal of noise working and talking outside. The bathroom door could not open fully as the bathroom was too small and there was no hot water from the tap. I did report this and was told I would be contacted but have waited two days since leaving but still nothing. For the price paid it was disappointing that it was only a continental breakfast and such a small noisy room.

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SteveWilkinson . 2018-08-14

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My B&B; recommended that I come to Gales for dinner, and I'm so glad that they did. Excellent service, a great selection of wine, and just really good food. Would definitely recommend it myself. Too bad I only had the chance to go once.

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RLT154943 . 2018-08-14

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Had a lovely meal- ribs were delicious and a good size. My husband had the lamb steak which he said was also lovely, but the portion was rather small.

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KateGower25 . 2018-08-10

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Great food, great service, great vibe - loved this place - would recommend the beef olives and the Oreo tart is to die for...recommended!!!

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nia_sws . 2018-08-10

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Full rack of ribs superb totally fell off the bone and so flavoursome. Wasn’t to keen on the extremely skinny fries myself but they were a definite hit with my children. Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Lovely little quaint place will definitely return.

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geriedwards . 2018-08-09

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It’s been many years since we have been here but I am glad to say that the standard of food and the service is still as good.Food choice is excellent and all presented very nice.Great ambience we won’t leave it as long to call again.

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dwin116 . 2018-07-23

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We were staying for a long weekend in Llangollen for “The Stereophonics” gig at Wrexham Raceground and, having been to “Gales” before, we decided to book a Friday evening table.

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Mo P . 2018-07-22

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My husband had pre booked, as a special occasion. A variety of tables were available for two people, 4 people or more around a larger table. Wine bar atmosphere. I am led to believe it is the oldest Wine bar in Wales.

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Heather K . 2018-07-11

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I have been going to Gales for a rather long time now as it was my son's favourite outing when he was around before going to Uni and we both have many fond memories of our time together here.

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JosefBea . 2018-07-06

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Rustikale und ungezwungene Weinbar mit hervorragendem Essen und tollen Weinen. Der Service ist persönlich fast schon freundschaftlich. Wir hatten zum Beispiel den Avocado Krabbensalat, ein einfaches Gericht, dass aber gekonnt abgeschmeckt und dadurch super lecker war. Oder such das Lamm, sorgsam und langsam zubereitet mit Kartoffelpüree und einer hervorragenden Rotweinsosse. Dazu ein Fläschchen Weißwein Jasmine, der fruchtig und frisch perfekt zum Essen passte auch wenn er mir persönlich noch eine Spur trockener hätte sein können. Doch dafür könnte das Lokal nichts, denn den Wein hatte ich ganz alleine ausgesucht :-)

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manibo . 2018-06-29

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Gales is a gem of a place - slightly set back away from the hustle and bustle of the bridge. Lovely welcoming atmosphere and staff that are attentive yet unobtrusive. My partner and I dined here on a busy Thursday Evening following a visit for drinks the evening before. Safe to say we loved our second visit as much as the first. Superb food, service top rated and the wine list is varied & informative.

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Amber D . 2018-06-22

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A group of 16 of us visited on a friend's hen night on a Saturday night. We had already drunk a little in the afternoon but despite the restaurant being full of families and couples we were welcomed and made to feel at ease.

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Elin A . 2018-06-19

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Stomach rumbling after a stoll around Llangollen and nearly wandered into one or two of the touristy hotels or restaurants on the bridge where likely a pimpled 19 year old would have defrosted some lasagne for us, but pressed ahead down a side street and, encouraged by the promise of "fine wines", nipped into Gales.

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TobySimmo . 2018-06-18

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We were staying in Gales cottages, and took our breakfast here. It was a good standard for the price, and the staff were very helpful. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed. We would eat here again.

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VixMiff . 2018-06-14

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Somewhat disappointed, went for my father in laws birthday lunch. I had a curry with no sauce just lumps of spiced beef on plain rice, pa in law had one piece of chicken in his teriyaki noodles. Won't be going back.

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Mike H . 2018-06-12

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Have heard many good things about Gales None of them were correct.It is even better than its' reputation.So good booked again for tomorrow night.Congratz to all in Gale family and kitchen.Da iawn.

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Dewi L . 2018-06-07

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Ive visited quite a few restaurants in my heady 68 years. Lots with the long suffering head of fun and entertainment. She who will be obeyed. Mrs H. However this time ime fishing on the Dee, in llangollen. Hence my chance visit to Gales restaurant. Oh what a oasis of hospitality , food and wines. Yes wines plural. I tested the host well. And did he ever know his stuff. I started my experience with a rack of oils and balsamic vinigers. With home made breads. Accompanied by tasting notes written by mine host. Interesting and informative. I accompanied this with a local Welsh gin infused with red peppercorns . Really refreshing. I followed this with a Spanish braised pork in a capsicum onion paprika sauce. 5 star food. Accompanied by a glass of southern French mid dry wine. On my way to food heaven, for main course I chose Welsh lamb dish. Slow cooked shoulder with a heavenly reduced sauce. Accompanied with a bottle of Languedoc pinot noir. Brilliant suggestion from the host. Summing gales restaurant up. One of the best eating experiences I've had. This report comes from a person who has worked ,owned lots of restaurants. And I would say. Gales is a must on the gastranome search for food heaven.

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Ken H . 2018-05-31

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We always make a point if visiting Gales when in Llangollen. They have a fantastic selection of wines and always come out with more that went in for.

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Paul H . 2018-05-01

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Well what can we say!! This is a gem of a restaurant tucked away in Llangollen. We visited with another couple during a few days stay at a nearby hotel. My husband found it after reading the excellent reviews. The staff are great, really pleasant and knowledgeable about the food and wines, there's an excellent vegetarian choice for me. All I can say is you need to eat at this restaurant to realise why it gets all the excellent reviews. Superb food, superb wine, excellent service, be prepared to go home satisfied and full.

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Swansea W . 2018-04-27

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Standard fare available in the many places to eat in Llangollen but little that is standard here. We were able to experience many of the offerings by choosing the "starter" rather than the main from a selection of dishes. This worked well and although some...

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MalvernMoneyman . 2018-04-26

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I can only give 5 star because I couldn't fault the place. After being unpleasantly rejected by another place right in the water we wondered around Llangollen looking for a decent place to have a nice food in a proper classy restaurant rather than a...

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Xxl15 . 2018-04-18

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Really nice food, lovely staff. The chef comes round and speaks to everyone, really great atmosphere. Burger is delicious.

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Bella_Camping_Mad . 2018-04-13

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Popped in for a drink, excellent quality wine and great staff, knowledgable and friendly. Will definitely visit again

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sarge090975 . 2018-04-11

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