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Nº 302 in 813 in Derby

Nº 6 of 30 American in Derby

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It was an interesting experience but I will not be rushing back.

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Mark Loydall . 2025-05-24

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Neve took care of us straight away and was very attentive and bubbly. Food was amazing and I left In a complete food coma. Will be coming back and would recommend to everyone

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Joshua Beers . 2025-05-22

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Was there for our 25th anniversary and they really looked after us. Incredibly polite and brought us a free cake as dessert. Love this place. Thank you

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Terry Wood . 2025-05-19

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Great food great service and lovely atmosphere

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Jason Slack . 2025-05-19

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Tried brisket for the first time. Unbelievable, all the food we had was amazing.

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Cal 123 . 2025-05-19

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I recently visited the restaurant for breakfast with my husband, however, the experience was far from satisfactory. As we were the only customers at the time, we expected to receive attentive service. Unfortunately, this was not the case. During our meal, I mentioned to the staff that I am pregnant and that this was likely to be my last meal outside before giving birth in order to express my hope for a better experience. Despite this, we encountered several issues with our order. I had specifically requested no bacon and sausage, but unfortunately, the dish was prepared with both. Furthermore, the staff member who brought my tea did not provide any sugar or utensils, and when I had to ask for sugar, the tea had become quite cold by the time it was delivered. I attempted to discuss these issues with the manager, but unfortunately, they seemed dismissive of the situation and presented us with the bill without offering any apology or resolution. I was disappointed by the manager's response and the overall level of service that we received.

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leila jafari . 2025-05-17

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Texas style brisket was tender and juicy along with the awesome bourbon gravy!

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Ashley Lim . 2025-05-16

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On entering we were greeted by Alice who showed us to our table and after offering us drinks and the menu brought a taster for the smoked brisket and would have just ordered that if it wasn't for such a choice on the menu. We have never been to America but there was certainly a wide range of specialist smoked meats and milkshakes you feel like you are there. The food was excellent and the quality of the taster wasn't let down by what followed , i have the carnivorous skewer to try the pork , beef and sausage and left thinking i couldn't decide on a favourite. Added to the quality of the food was the way Alice served us as she was bright and bubbly and had the gift of being their at the right time and not just the routine "is everything alright" that other places do just because they are supposed to. It obvious she did care things were good. Will visit again soon to sample other things we couldn't fit in today

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Alan Newton . 2025-05-14

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do not get the burger bruh that was awful

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Harrison . 2025-05-11

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Went on a good weather day, so sat outside in a booth. The service was great to start, as it got later when we ordered the dessert and it came the waitress didn't offer or even attempt to clear the table before setting the desserts down. Once our initial waiter had finished the shift, there didn't seem like much interest in staff outside. We didn't mind ordering from the bar, it was fine. The food was nice and it came to the table nice and quick.

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A L . 2025-05-10

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I had the platter for one and I was very impressed. Lots of tasty juicy soft meat and nice sides. Service was very good also, no compliants!

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Peter Davies . 2025-05-09

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Super friendly service, awesome 👌

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Stuart Charlton-Potts . 2025-05-07

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We enjoyed our visit here and the food was nice. For the price we didn't expect something a little better. All the service staff were great with the exception of a man who greeted us on entry. We were 15 minutes late to our booking and told we'd only have 1 hour until we had to leave. We stayed for almost 2hrs and the place was still half empty so I'm not sure what his problem was. We paid the tip of 7.5%, which seemed high, and we were told it was optional. However, you had to ask they to remove it once you'd received your bill, which felt too awkward. Nice food but probably wouldn't go back in a hurry.

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Ian Ashton . 2025-05-06

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Been to Hickory's quite a few times now. Food is always of a really high quality, can't knock that. Staff are friendly, and generally fast paced. The portions aren't massive which makes it quite expensive, so ideally starter, main, and desert (unless you're going for a platter). 10% tip is automatically added on to the bill, and you have to ask to remove it if wanted.

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George Hampson . 2025-05-04

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We had the most amazing server called Alice, she was so bright and smiley and gave the most exceptional service. The food was absolutely brilliant and so filling.

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Isla King . 2025-05-02

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Barbeque blowout highly recommended 👍🏼👍🏼

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Tim Birch . 2025-05-01

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A proper meaty treat,the sharer is phenomenal, friendly attentive staff just a tad expensive.

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Jim Grimsley . 2025-05-01

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First time here was the great a staff was lovely.

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Chris Williams . 2025-04-28

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Nice spot for lunch, especially in the outside area.

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Raymond Lee . 2025-04-28

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Went for a date night and it was amazing. Had the sharing platter between us and the cornbread was absolutely amazing!!!!

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Michael Hughes . 2025-04-27

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Absolute perfection! Come down for the BTCC racing and have ended a great day of racing with fantastic food. Great friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning when next down this way. Not a single fault.

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SG SG1_MAJOR_D . 2025-04-27

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Took my wife and stepdaughter here and had a fantastic meal. The staff were lovely and made us feel very welcome. The food and atmosphere were absolutely amazing. Can definitely recommend and we will certainly be going again!

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Grant Wedgbrow . 2025-04-26

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I took my nieces today for a treat before going back to school. They loved it, one said ‘this is the best restaurant I’ve been to’ The food was amazing and portions were huge (I ate at 1pm, it’s 9pm and I’m still full). Service was faultless, one of the girls has a peanut allergy and I felt so confident with the way they handled the allergy. Can’t recommend enough. The platter is a must try!

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Samantha Wood . 2025-04-25

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Really nice food, really good service. We didn't know what to choose so should have probably chosen the sharing platter to try a few different bits but what we had was lovely.

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Tom Brassey . 2025-04-24

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Plenty of parking staff are genuinely spot on food is perfect our new favourite place

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stuart smith . 2025-04-22

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Nice clean toilets. Just a little cramp stuck in a corner not much room and a little dark to read the menu

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Si “Deej” Peters . 2025-04-22

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Came here for the first time and not disappointed! I've tried quite a few bbq/smoke places and this one is probably up there with one of the best I've been to. You get free popcorn to nibble on as you wait. For starters we ordered chicken wings and bacon bites which were generous portions and meaty! For mains we ordered full rack of ribs and pork belly. Both were meaty, saucy and delicious! I've been to a few places where the pork belly was mostly fat but this was meaty with the right amount of fat. As an extra side we ordered pit beans which were really flavourful, and the cajun onion rings which were huge and very crispy!! We didn't have room for dessert sadly. But overall absolutely no complaints here. I'd also highly recommend the low calorie orange soda.

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Charlotte Haslam . 2025-04-22

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Typical American style smoked food of different kinds of meat and vegetables Good but huge portions

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Markku Paananen . 2025-04-17

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Visited on mother's day for the first time. Would say more disappointed then satisfied. Can understand long wait as it was a busy day but food wasn't great at all for the money we left. Probably tou need to know what to order to get best meal for the price you paying. Ribs dry with almost no meat on a bones. Pasta is average. I would say that the Steak was the only meal on order that costs the money we paid. The only a bit too cold. Don't think we would ever back. Family of 5 the total bill around £170.

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Jay B . 2025-04-17

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This is my most favourite place to eat out. It has the best atmosphere, staff and the most amazing food.

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Lorna Wilson . 2025-04-14

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Came with my family for a meal staff were present.we ordered our meals when they arrived the platter was cold and also my sons meal was cold I pointed this out to the staff and asked them to touch the meal just to see I wasn’t being funny so they took it away aswell as my sons meal.after ten minutes they returned my meal then I had too ask we’re my son’s food was ?? Everyone else had finished by now so I asked them too pack it up and take it home we’re I threw it away as I’m not going to eat meat which was warmed up 2 times already….

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Sav . 2025-04-12

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I'm a food critic and I love this chain... the food is always tasty a I personally think another American chain begining with ( Mc ) could take a leaf out of your book on how to cook and serve a good burger... in the years I've been a food critic I've not found a restaurant chain as good as this chain... I would 100% recommend trying these out

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Justin Smith . 2025-04-11

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Food amazing. Drinks even better. Service fabulous as always. Love this place they have it so right! The staff are all friendly and good at their jobs. The food is fantastic and you never wait long to be fed. The drinks are my favourite bit. The American sodas are so tasty. The fro co is delicious. And the effort they make for special occasions is so thoughtful and sweet. I try and go here once a month and it's always my suggestion when celebrating something.

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Lisa . 2025-04-09

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Superb food - ok, not the cheapest but you need to look at value-for-money (which is what counts) and certainly can’t complain about that!..

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Shaun Copeland . 2025-04-08

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If they served pork ribs like this in the US they'd be shot. Overcooked and therefore dry, most of the meat trimmed off before cooking so very little left on the bone to eat. BBQ sauce too sweet and lacking any real flavour. Mac n' cheese lacked taste. Fries were nice...

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julian barnes . 2025-04-08

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Been several times, but this last time wasn't great, orders came out wrong, items that were sent back didn't reappear at all. Missed items took a age to appear. Very expensive for amount offered.

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Stephen Templer . 2025-04-07

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First visit to Hickory. We had a warm and fun welcome at reception, which set the tone for our booked lunch. We were sat quickly and the place was full. We got two bags of popcorn on the house. They are freshly made by a machine and were yummy, a combo of salt and sweet. Ordered sharing platter for 2 (sausage had a touch of heat and cheese in it), fried chicken, half rack of ribs, and a bunch of drinks. Everything was tasty, and I need the recipe for the bourbon sauce! The ribs and brisket were juicey, and the burnt ends had a lot of flavour. The pulled pork and beans was also yummy. Also got two complementary birthday donuts and fireworks. All done with a smile. Service was immaculate. We will definitely be coming back. An easy 5*

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Nel C . 2025-04-05

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The evening was brilliant. We had a lovely meal, staff were attentive and friendly. Will highly recommend. I had the slow cooked brisket sub, and my boyfriend had the full rack of ribs.

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Jane Adams . 2025-03-31

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First visit and won't be the last. Enjoyed the food, which I was pleased to see came in a good portion size. To many places have reduced portions down to childrens meals. We had a mix of dishes between four of us, and we all enjoyed it. Only gave four stars for two reasons. One floor area was unfortunately left with a number of discarded food items in the area we had been seated. Two for the price we didn't really expect to have children running around our table. This is more the parents' fault than the restaurant. Perhaps an adults only area would be a good idea. These issues didn't spoil our experience and will certainly return.

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phillip salt . 2025-03-25

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We tried the platter for two but were a bit disappointed. The ribs were cold, while the other items were served piping hot as expected. That said, the cornbread was lovely, and the pulled pork beans, though flavorful, were a bit overpowering. We’d return but would opt for a different dish next time. The staff were fantastic—friendly and attentive throughout. When my wife accidentally left her birthday doughnut behind, a team member had kindly set it aside just in case we came back, which we really appreciated!

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Damian Axcell . 2025-03-23

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Amazing expierience,very tasty food.Definetly will be back.Just not fair that tips already included in a bill,you don't have choice not to tip.

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olga k . 2025-03-23

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Our 1st visit and certainly won't be our last. I loved the feel of the place, especially in the booth.. Attenttive staff, friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing that's all I can say. 4 different meals and all highly rated. 5* well deserved 👏 🙌

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jayne dakin . 2025-03-22

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We arrived about 6:30 on a Thursday and hadn’t realised it would be so busy so hadn’t booked a table. The restaurant was full but was offered a table in the bar area. I had the pulled pork which was very tasty and the pork was tender. The coleslaw was just white cabbage in a quite runny sauce, but it was advertised as ‘house slaw. My friend had the times which were tender and juicy.

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Chris R . 2025-03-20

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We've been here a few times now. Staff are always friendly and food has consistently been good. The cost does reflect this though.

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Peter Jopp . 2025-03-18

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The waiters are nothing like down south kindest waiters I have ever met. When they brought a spare beer mistake on order they let me keep it free of charge. When I was leaving the waiters also delighted me with 2 free bears as a good luck for my interview tomorrow. Also to top it off refused to accept any more than a 7 percent tip. As for the food the brisket was brilliant absolutely amazing Infact all the smoked food was really good. However hickory smoke house had a tendency to lather these delicate and brilliant pieces of meat with a msg filled acidic tomato barbecue sauce ruined the meal and made it slightly unpleasant. I recommend requesting such sauce separately in a bowl as to still get the experience and full taste of some of these smoked delicacy’s (unless you enjoy barbecue sauce ) ps tacos where smashing

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Arthur hall jackson . 2025-03-17

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Absolutely brilliant food and service! Lauren was absolutely wonderful customer service skills and was so attentive, Jav was brilliant couldn’t do enough for us ! Thank you for a brilliant anniversary meal out ❤️

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Grace C . 2025-03-17

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Lovely waiter, great food, can't wait to go back

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Heather Blackwell . 2025-03-15

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We were there on a Tuesday and there weren't many people inside. We had to ask the waitress for popcorn which she didn't bring. My sister ordered a rum cocktail, it was expensive, around £10 and there was no rum in it, you couldn't even taste it. This is a scam. We also ordered a sandwich combo for £11.99 with a soda and my sister didn't get a drink. What's more, when we asked for the bill it showed a higher amount on the payment terminal screen than the one on the bill. It was a midweek day when the restaurant wasn't busy at all, so they should be able to serve 2 tables without any problems, but there are so many mistakes this time...

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Mateo . 2025-03-14

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Had a great time at Hickory's today. The brisket and the dipping sauce were excellent. Also had a root beer float which was presented nicely and I enjoyed it very much. I shared a side of pretzel garlic bread with cheesy dip and tatertots (would particularly recommend the pretzel rish) and a dessert with my wife and we each had a main course, we were both fit for bursting at the end of it. Staff were very pleasant and the atmosphere was nice. With it being a wednesday lunch, naturally it was fairly quiet. But the décor made it feel cosy. There was a kids playground onsite outside as well as a cinema room with about 10 seats, so would entertain the kids and compliment the free popcorn you receive. We shall definitely be going back at some point and maybe sample the brunch menu which looked delicious.

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Mark Arthur . 2025-03-12

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I was expecting a bit more for the food. But everything else is fine.

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Evaldas Vaitkus . 2025-03-09

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What a place food is out of this world 🌎

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Dwain Whiteley . 2025-03-06

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Fabulous food, staff were very friendly too. Would most definitely recommend to others.

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Robert Davenport . 2025-03-05

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Went to Hickory's for a celebration with friends. The waitress was friendly and the space we were given was great, it's a massive place and we sort of had our own area at the back. Its fairly family orientated with stuff to do for children which is always a plus The food was mediocre, I had the brisket which was dry. Other people in our party said they were also disappointed by the food, although some others did enjoy theirs. My wife's meal came out much later than everyone else's and that was only after we asked the staff where it was, it seemed like it had been forgotten. Did enjoy the fact they brought out sparklers and doughnuts and then sang to us for our celebration though. Overall I had an average experience.

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Simon Cowgill . 2025-03-05

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My first time at Hickory's was a good experience. The first thing I had was a vanilla milkshake, and that was very nice and presented well. Waited a bit too long to be told our table was ready. We did pre book our table. But a lack of communication left us standing at the bar to be seated. I ordered frickles as a side dish and chicken, bacon waffle for the main dish. The waitress Janet was very helpful and helped the group to pick our food and get it all out together as we were running abit later than expected. The food was great and very tasty. Crispy fried chicken with maple syrup was delicious combination with the Crispy bacon waffle. The waitress then cleared the table and went to sort out the birthday treat for Owen. It was his 14th birthday meal and she went above and beyond to make sure that our meal was good. Overall a good time with family and would definitely be happy to visit this place again.

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Darren Ford . 2025-03-01

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Food was cold and had to be returned. Later had some severe stomach issues, and other unpleasant symptoms. Have been there previously, when all was ok. Will now think twice about a return visit. Disappointing overall, as it is not particularly cheap experience.

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Graeme . 2025-02-27

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Nice place to eat, few of us went for food and wasn't disappointed.

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jason smith . 2025-02-24

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Definitely come again! Food was incredible!! Love the free popcorn

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Jo Newson . 2025-02-23

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Beef brisket was great Lots of kids charging about early on!

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dan crow . 2025-02-22

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Quite small portions but really nice service and atmosphere

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Colin Hill . 2025-02-19

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Not much to add, great food and service. It's our regular Super Bowl venue, which is an amazing night and we are well looked after. M

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Mirk Robinson . 2025-02-10

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We went tonight to celebrate my son's birthday we sat in bar waiting to be seated very cold we were 15 minutes late being seated very slow at taking our order pulled pork was just warm but son's chicken burger and hubby's brisket was ok plates were removed we were asking if we wanted pudding then they basically started clearing around us while waiting for the puddings to come out they never asked if we wanted any more drinks then they whipped the dishes away and was told they needed the table in 5 minutes we spent well over £200 pounds and felt very unwelcome we was never informed that we only had table for less than 2 hours we travelled over a hour to get there what a disappointment

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deborah hallows . 2025-02-09

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Excellent restaurant, tasty smoked meats. The servers are nice and kind. Authentic American style, huge, with plenty of tables and booths. It's worth a visit if you like delicious meat and are hungry enough! :) You can only get in by booking a table, a £30 deposit is deducted. We celebrated a birthday, we brought a cake and this is absolutely accepted here. If we go this way, we will definitely come back here! :)

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Heléna Sillye . 2025-02-08

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Food was outstanding atmosphere truly welcoming, and service out of this world. The lovely lady would check on us regularly and asked us if we were celebrating anything. It was our anniversary, so after we were done, she surprised us with free dessert and sparkler. A truly outstanding establishment 100% recommended.

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roksana domagala . 2025-02-08

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A great place to eat. Food is delicious and portions are generous. Four star only because service sometimes came a bit slower than ideal. But staff was friendly and kind, and we had a great time. Plus: there is a kids menu, plastic cutlery for kids. Also, they give kids flags, a booklet with fun activities and pencils.

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Julia Kondor . 2025-02-08

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Took the family Sunday for my daughter's birthday. Service with a smile, All 9 orders came out correctly all hot and well presented. We will definitely visit again. The only thing I don't like is a tip is automatically added to the bill. I'm always generous for good service and on this occasion added more.

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John Froggatt . 2025-02-03

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Great food, great drinks, service not always attentive. The food here is simply glorious. American BBQ done right. The selection of drinks, cocktails and shakes is also fantastic. The bar is great too. While the service is always friendly, I’ve found consistency that you simply don’t get enough attention from waiting staff, like they’re always stretched too thin. They’re always busy, but it’s always a struggle to get their attention, drinks are left empty and you’re often waiting a long time simply to get the bill. When you do ask for something, it’s a passing rush, and little attempt is made to ensure everybody has what they need. Seems you need more staff per table.

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Nathan Weetman . 2025-02-02

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Our first visit to Hickory’s Smokehouse didn’t disappoint! When we arrived, we were treated to a little brisket taster, which was a lovely touch. We shared the Platter for One and a Smoked Brisket Sub—both packed with flavour and cooked to perfection. For drinks, we had the Cherry Cream Soda and a Root Beer Float, which were spot on—definitely a 10/10 experience. Great food, great drinks, and a fantastic first impression. We’ll definitely be back!

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Thomas Gent . 2025-02-02

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A relaxed atmosphere, great food, catered for my dairy and Gluten allergies and I did not feel left out of choices

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Fi S . 2025-02-02

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The food was amazing Ana every single staff member was helpful and knew what they were doing but our server Gem stood out and really made my 21st birthday amazing !!!

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Christie H . 2025-02-01

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Pork pork baby! Recommended the full rack of pork ribs(bourbon glase) that was very meaty (impressed). I was full from the meal and experienced what I'd like to imagine, was midlands equivalent of a pit masters serving from texas. Service, atmosphere, and food did deliver for the end of the month treat.

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enine ohaar . 2025-02-01

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Went to hickory’s Derby for a Birthday meal, ordered a steak which came cooked lovely but wasn’t very warm so queried it with the manager to have it replaced, he said they leave the steaks to rest for 2 minutes to stop the juices flooding the plate (new one on me) so offered me a replacement which I accepted. The whole table had finished eating by the time it had come out and what was supposed to be a medium steak was well done and pretty inedible and dry, I didn’t like to complain again as it was my mother in laws birthday. Drinks were nice though, not £230 nice though.

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Liam Neal . 2025-01-31

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Foods ok. Deserts and drinks are the best but it all got ruined by the service. Service was appalling. We waited half an hour until we could order our starters. No check up on if the food was ok. No one around to ask for drinks. At the end there were five staff sat on the back of chairs and lent against the till chatting. Noticed me and my partner clearly waiting to go with our coats on just sat waiting and watching them. Took them 15 minutes to come over and sort the bill. Serve needs to improve that's twice it's been like this. Nottingham hickory's is much better

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Rosie Butler . 2025-01-29

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We visited for my fiancées birthday, we had a fantastic time. The staff are so friendly and the food is really nice. The milkshakes were delicious (strawberry shortcake). Hickory’s need to bring back the Hogs Heaven deal though PLEASE!

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Bushhog T . 2025-01-28

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Brisket was mouth watering but portion size was very less for £21.

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Christopher Premraj . 2025-01-28

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Pretty disappointed. Was asked to eat in the bar as we weren't taking part in the quiz. Basically not geared up for it. Asked if we could open a tab on the table, told we could. Ordered starters, one of which didn't come. Told by another member of staff we couldn't have a tab when we ordered mains. Paid at bar, side didn't come with one main. Presented with a separate bill for the starters when we left. Staff seemed a bit meh. Bad service unfortunately.

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James Anderson . 2025-01-28

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Hickory’s American BBQ delivers the real deal when it comes to authentic American barbecue! From the moment you step in, the smoky aroma sets the tone for a proper feast. I started with their BBQ chicken wings, which were perfectly cooked with a deliciously sticky glaze. For the mains, I went all out with a full stack of maple-glazed ribs – hands down the best ribs I’ve ever had! Tender, flavourful, and just the right balance of sweet and smoky. Pairing it all with a pint of beer was the cherry on top. At £40 for the lot, it’s well worth every penny. If you're a BBQ fan, Hickory’s is a must-visit.

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Amir Saad . 2025-01-28

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Staff were lovely and attentive. It was very noisy and I wasn't impressed with the small food portions for big money, drinks very expensive even for coca cola.. A lot was missing off the menu as not available. Food that we did get was pretty tasteless. We were a (birthday) party of 12 including several children who left most of the food. It's a great idea that doesn't live up to its premise. Great popcorn though.!

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Kim ksh . 2025-01-24

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Everything was just perfect, The brisket melted in my mouth and the service was amazing. Nothing is too much for the staff, they couldn’t do enough for us! Will definitely be returning.

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Ella P . 2025-01-24

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Went for breakfast and it was nice, the staff are always nice and nothing is too much trouble!! That’s an iced latte btw😭… If you haven’t tried their hot sauces the Cajohn’s is really good

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Jills . 2025-01-19

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I recently visited Hickory’s with a party of four, and overall, we had a great evening. Our table was booked for 8:30 PM, and while there was a brief 10-minute wait to be seated, the atmosphere at the bar was lively and welcoming, so we didn’t mind at all. The food was a highlight for most of us. Two of our group ordered the brisket, which was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. Another had the ribs, which were juicy and delicious. I decided to try the 8-day aged beef rib. While the dish didn’t meet my expectations—it was a bit fattier with gristle than I would have liked—the rest of the meal more than made up for it. The staff were friendly and attentive, and although my feedback about the beef rib was noted for future improvement no replacement was offered or any reduction in the final bill.

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Mark Jackson . 2025-01-19

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Amazing time made you feel welcome even though was busy made time and the service was so good will be back again

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Lauren Bailey . 2025-01-19

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We came with a few other couples for dinner, most of us had the sharing platters for two. The food was delicious as usual, service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere is good. My only critique is the music was a little too loud as I was struggling to hear my friends at the end of the table.

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Mitch Aykroyd . 2025-01-18

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I booked a table for 2 at Hickory's after hearing about their thanksgiving menu. I've never had a thanksgiving meal before and I was looking forward to trying a roast dinner, US style. I booked an early timeslot to avoid the rush, but after we were shown to our table there was no sign of the thanksgiving menu. We had to ask if they were still doing it and why the menus weren't out. Considering this was the whole reason for booking, I found it strange that they weren't promoting this. Anyway, we ordered drinks. Hubby enjoyed the root beer float and the free popcorn. There is always a good atmosphere here, even during the quieter periods and the pub was nicely decorated for Xmas. We ordered the thanksgiving dinner and the go big or go home burger. The food came out in good time and the portion sizes were generous. The thanksgiving dinner was really nice. The turkey was good quality. I enjoyed the tater tots and fried cauliflower mornay and it came with plenty of gravy too. For dessert we had fro-co and the chocolate fudge cake, which rounded off the meal nicely. It is quite an expensive place to eat, which is partly why I always get them to remove the service charge at the end, but it's nice to have somewhere to eat nearby which is unique from your standard eateries and pub grub. The menu is large, offering a good selection of US smokehouse classics, such as brisket, ribs and pulled pork. There is also a small selection of vegan and vegetarian options. My hubby and his mates love all things meat and BBQ, so this will always be high on the list when choosing somewhere to meet. It's great for get-togethers with family and friends, especially the extra touches they provide if you're celebrating. Definitely a place to try if you're looking for something different.

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morePEASplease . 2025-01-17

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Service and food ok but I found a piece of black plastic in my food which they dealt with and knocked the food and service charge off the bill

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Paul C . 2025-01-15

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Great atmosphere and staff are really friendly and knowledgable.

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Emma Payne . 2025-01-15

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Visited today with my family for lunch. Very child friendly, especially with the cinema room. The staff were brilliant, especially Matthew our server. He was friendly, warm and attentive yet was happy to give us a bit more time when both ordering and when my daughter was taking her time to finish her meal. Food is delicious. It is pricey but worth it for a special meal out.

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Emma Mills-Wallace . 2025-01-12

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Visited for a meal with the family and the food was delicious, my mac and cheese was to die for. Only complaint was something odd me and my daughter saw, a waiter scratched his bum and sniffed his fingers just out in the open then started serving again like he didn’t. I didn’t really expect this but everything else was spot on.

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Gwendyline Mortitia . 2025-01-11

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Amazing food. Brilliant staff. Was served by Matthew and Simieen what top blokes Brilliant Brilliant hosts and so polite and kind. Everyone and everything Amazing. Will most definitely be coming back. Tonight was perfect.

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Luke Miller . 2025-01-10

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I've been to Hickory's a few times, each and every time, the experience is incredible. As you enter Hickory's, it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The smell of the smokehouse is 🤤. Staff are friendly, approachable, and willing to have a laugh with you. Having recently tried the brunch menu - this is by far the best value for money meal I've had for a very long time. Beef and cheese sub with grape soda 👌. If you are going late afternoon or night time, definitely try the platter for 1. An exceptional variety of food - you will need a serious appetite to take this on. If 2 of you fancy a challenge, go for the platter for 2. Fancy a burger? Take on the goliath that is go big or go home. I highly recommend Hickory's either for a snack or a meal, don't be put off by the prices - it's worth every penny! I would suggest making sure you are hungry if you fancy taking on the platters. The beer is reasonably priced and i would always recommend booking if you are going late afternoon/night time.

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Prit Patel . 2025-01-05

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Very pleasant, but fairly expensive.

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Nick “NickWBrown8” Brown . 2025-01-04

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The service and atmosphere I cannot fault at all. Staff were extremely attentive to us and others around with 3 minute check backs etc... We ordered a platter for 2 people - 2 x of the ribs we picked up were pure bone, no meat. The rest of the ribs had minimal meat on, most of it we didn't like BUT, that's our taste and that's our preference which cannot be helped at all. We found it very rich and sweet all the sauces were samey. I asked for Raspberry vodka and lemonade and they didn't have it but they had Raspberry syrup which I thought would cost 50p per pump or something of syrup, at the end on the bill the syrup for the drink was an extra £2.00, if I'd of known that I wouldn't of had it. Our starter came with some chilli honey sauce we really enjoyed and when our mains come we asked for some more, the waitress didn't have a problem fetching for us and yet again failed to say it costs extra for which we didn't see until end of our bill. I know you're busy, I know it was NYE but I still think someone could've said yes but it is an extra £... as I think a couple of pumps of syrup in a drink for £2.00 is taking the p.

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Chloe Henson . 2025-01-01

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First time visit, although went with others who had been a few times. I ordered the brisket, as did my friend. My friends was perfect, mine was quite different, with 70-80% of the brisket being just fat! I complained and got a replacement which was much better. Service was very slow, we at to keep getting the attention of staff. It’s very poor value for quality and portion size, like other reviews have mentioned. Certainly won’t be returning.

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Ben Woodward . 2024-12-31

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Servers were very friendly. Said they would bring water and popcorn but never arrived . Food was ok and portions not great considering the price . Went there a few months back and seemed better then. Didn’t like the automated service charge which you have to ask to be removed. I did skip through the review pad at the time as wanted to go .

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Chris Douglas . 2024-12-30

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One of mine and my friends' favourite places. Delicious food and drinks, cosy atmosphere and great customer service. Everyone is very friendly and will make sure you're taken great care of.

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Mon Kamenova . 2024-12-29

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Food was lovely a bit over priced. I went with a large group..I sent my chicken back because it was slimy and raw ..only for staff to argue with me in front of family to say that was how it is supposed to be. I was not happy. So I won't be visiting again.

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Amanda Selvli . 2024-12-23

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Very nice place to enjoy sometime with family or friends. Very good food and drink.

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Claudemar Machado . 2024-12-23

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Absolutely loved our first visit. Located just off the A50. (Bonnie Prince Island). Ample parking. 🅿️ The vibe and ambience in this place is just pure perfection! Definitely gives you an American Diner vibe. The service is second to none, the portions are fantastic and the experience is 💯 % worth it. Thank you so much. Our server was Jeanette. She was absolutely fantastic. Deserves a bonus and a rise! Professional, friendly, excellent service. We couldn’t fault her. Thank you for our experience, we shall definitely be coming back soon. 💫

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Trehan . 2024-12-18

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We attended as a group for our works Christmas party. They very kindly accommodated our large group, which was a great start to this review! ;-) Everything from start to finish was fab, all staff were great but particularly our waitress, she did well to keep everyone together and get the orders right. Drinks came as and when required but the star of the show was obviously the food! Specifically my brisket, so soft and tasty, crispy fries and the extra bits of pickels and slaw were all really flavoursome. Every single thing we ate was absolutely delicious (especially the frickles!), the sides were huge and hot and crispy, seriously, I was so impressed with everything I ate and drank and all the people I met. The lemon meringue waffle was to die for and a perfect end to the occasion! The restaurant was absolutely rammed, we had a table of 16 and honestly, they smashed it! A great night out was had by all! :-)

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Gem Cee . 2024-12-17

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The slow cooked brisket is awesome , friendly staff and a great place to eat

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Adam Ingleton . 2024-12-13

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Disappointed and stupidly overpriced

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Mark Shaw . 2024-12-12

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