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Nº 5 in 792 in Conwy

Nº 1 of 142 British in Conwy

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Seated as soon as we arrived and menus brought. Both had pate starter and then lamb rump with mustard, Olive oil and garlic and mustard dips and tuna steak with soy, olive and garlic, and sweet chilli dips. Ended with S' mores sharing board with chocolate digestives, waffle, strawberry, raspberry, brownie pieces and marshmallow all with chocolate dip. Could not fault the service, ambience or quality of food. Portion sizes will not leave you hungry. If you don't go here you are missing a brilliant restaurant. Don't forget to bring your own drinks although soft drinks and water is available. If we're ever come back to this area we would definitely go here again.

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Stephen C . 2024-08-31

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Steak was divine, served by attentive, friendly staff, veg and potato cooked how I like them and dessert of the day !! I could have had cream, custard or ice cream with my crumble or all 3 ! I used my self discipline and had just cream 😂😂 absolutely fabulous 👌

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UK solo traveller . 2024-08-31

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Initial thoughts were nice restaurant and friendly staff. However, when the food came out, what a disappointment. Steak only came with a jacket potatoe, Veg sides were carrots and courgettes. Baked potatoe was soggy and clearly microwaved, veg was cold and bland. The sauces that came with the Steak were very odd: BBQ sauce, mustard and olive oil and garlic. Definitely advise paying extra for an appropriate sauce. 2 out of 4 hot plates were not hot enough to cook the steaks the way we wanted to. Very over priced for a couple who had 2 courses and 1 pudding was over £100 and that did not include any drinks as it is bring your own alcohol.

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Dr H . 2024-08-24

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We had such a nice time at this restaurant. The food was delicious and it was fun to cook on the lava stones. We had beef and fish, and dessert and everyone loved the food. Staff was courteous and the restaurant is lovely. You definitely need a reservation.

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Susan H . 2024-08-17

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Just visited this charming restaurant on our yearly visit to Conwy, and it never fails to deliver, a truly delicious meal, steak on the stone at its best, and very friendly staff make it a most enjoyable experience! Thanks again all at LAVA!!!!!

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scottydog4 . 2024-08-02

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This was a fantastic experience. Cooking on stones at the table was fun. The tuna was sushi grade and the portions were generous. One of us had salmon with the same experience. This is a must do in Conway. It is BYOB but the grocery across the street has a reasonable selection of wines and there is a wine store 4 doors away.

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KB9MNN . 2024-04-22

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We went for a ‘special occasion’ at the start of March. There appears to be two evening sittings - 6pm and 8pm … and even this early in the season the 6pm sitting was really busy .. So book early !! The service was great - very attentive and not pushing at all. They do not provide drinks with the service - but guess what ? You can take your own and they will see be you with glasses and ice at no charge! The food was marvellous and we had ours on a hot platter and cooked the meat ourselves Overall a very pleasant evening - thank you !

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Stve2100 . 2024-03-18

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We had a wonderful meal here on Saturday night for an early birthday meal. The food was delicious and the service was one of the best I've had in a long time! Emma was fantastic and so attentive and she made such and effort to go above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Tesni and Jack were also lovely! Thanks you all for a great night!

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Holly L . 2024-02-12

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A lovely, warm and welcoming restaurant! We had steaks (cooked to our own liking on a hot stone) with a choice of tasty sauces and sides. The mains were delicious and the desserts were perfect! As soon as we arrived we were welcomed by friendly, helpful staff and enjoyed a great meal with a warm relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

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TrinaSrx . 2023-12-30

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We had a lovely dinner for my husband’s birthday. It was just before Christmas and we expected it to be very busy but there were many cancellations and actually only one other table taken. As a result, it was a little subdued but we didn’t mind too much. It’s great that it’s BYO alcohol (no corkage). We had the trio of meats and shared a starter. Sauces were good, jacket potato and veg accompaniments were nice, and starter was tasty. Not too pricey. Improvements? I think other options for accompaniments (eg chips instead of jacket potato) would be good, and perhaps more options for desserts / starters as nothing really took our fancy. Would recommend for a nice evening.

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EVerghese . 2023-12-26

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Absolutely amazing meal 10/10! Top quality food, perfect atmosphere and lovely friendly staff! Would totally recommend! Only disappointment is that this isn’t closer to home!!

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L-Groves . 2023-11-18

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The absolute best restaurant in Conwy. The experience is so unique with cooking your own steak on a lava stone and being able to bring your own alcohol. The steak always tastes amazing, the staff are lovely, and they are always really willing to cater to my milk allergy. They have made me a bruschetta starter with vegan greek-style cheese a few times that I have been there and it always tastes amazing. The restaurant is decorated quite rustic and has warm/dark lighting to give it a romantic and relaxing vibe. Definitely my favourite date night place, which can be followed by a glass of wine at Vinomondo down the road!

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elainj2014 . 2023-11-15

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This is a different style of restaurant but well worth a visit. You choose from a variety of meats, fish or vegetables and cook it to your liking on a hot lava stone. Mains come with a baked potato and roasted veg as well as a dipping sauce. The meal was substantial with the added bonus you bring your own alcohol.

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NorfolkSpinone . 2023-10-23

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Something different where you cook your own meats on a hot plate and the whole experience was just fantastic. Meats was excellent and starters were delicious. Staff where really helpful and friendly. We will definitely go again.

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11happytimes11 . 2023-10-01

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We went on Saturday night, booked a table in advance. The food was amazing as was the service. Thank you for. Fabulous night

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840vickib . 2023-09-25

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We booked to eat here on 03/08 at 6 o'clock after reading so many great reviews as we were staying in Conwy for the night in the nearby Hidden Chapel which is 2 minutes walk away. Bookings are advisable . We loved the whole dining experience of cooking your food on the Lava stones and the standard and quality of the food is excellent . We went for the trio of meats which is served with vegetables , dips , salad and the most amazing jacket potato . We also loved that you bring you own alcohol and they provide the rest , glasses , ice buckets etc with no corkage or additional charges for this service which is very unusual which is a great incentive to go . The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble . The two young members of staff set a great example and an asset to the restaurant for their customer service. Highly recommend and will return on our next visit.

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JoR416 . 2023-08-25

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Had read so many reviews that we had to try this. As others have said your meat arrived seared but you do the rest on a hot stone. You chop a bite size chuck off the min cut and sizzle away! We could not decide what we wanted and had the trio of meats. All beautiful cuts but the star of the show was the lamb! Great fun and great food and as it's BYOB you get to drink exactly what you want. Recommended

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Parcmaison10000 . 2023-08-12

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Excellent restaurant, highly recommend going here for the food, service and experience of cooking on a hot stone to get the meat exactly as you want it. Very good value for money as you take your own drinks so keeps the cost of a meal out down. All the food we had was superb, definitely worth a trip to Conwy for

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mdhorsley . 2023-08-09

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This is a fantastic restaurant, staff are so welcoming, friendly and helpful, Food was excellent as usual, It's a great experience cooking on hot stones, The starters and puddings are very very tasty as well, Highly recommend this restaurant

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markpE7688CY . 2023-08-04

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Absolutely wonderful. I booked the restaurant and I was told it was BYO alcohol, so we brought along our own bottle of red wine. I have never been to one of these restaurants before (where you have to cook on a hot stone) but it was wonderful. We had the trio of meat to share and it was lovely to cook this yourself on the hot stone. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area!

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Gracie530 . 2023-08-02

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We are here having noticed the restaurant on our last visit - we didn't have time to visit then, so we made sure we did so this time. I have to say, we are so glad we went to Lava!! The experience was fantastic and...

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tashadragon . 2023-07-30

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Amazing place and the restaurant owner, Chloe rebooked us and gave us a generous discount because her oven had broken on the night of our original booking, which obviously couldn’t be helped She really went above and beyond to rectify the situation, and it’s great...

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tomwalton . 2023-07-27

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This was our 3rd visit to Lava .We took our Daughter and her Fiancé this time . Steak and lamb was amazing also the halloumi cooked on the stone was delicious . Starters were great as was the cheese board . We will be back...

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Denise S . 2023-07-18

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On a holiday break first time in this part of the country. We were familiar with the “lava stone cooking concept” having enjoyed the experience many times on holiday in the Algarve but first time here in the UK. Restaurant is situated in the quaint...

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Pioneer56666808408 . 2023-07-07

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This was our 4th visit and definitely won’t be our last. We remember Tesni from our last visit with our friends and her service is second to none always smiling and very attentive. We ordered the trio of meats for main and the accompanying sauces...

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Angela S . 2023-06-30

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Luckily managed to get in here after a cancellation. Food was fantastic, staff so friendly and atmosphere was wonderful. BYOB is a great idea and anyone who has complained about having to cook your own food, well you should have read about the concept. I...

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Debbie C . 2023-06-25

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A fabulous experience from start to finish. We all loved our meals, plentiful and very tasty. Staff friendly and attentive.

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Mandie T . 2023-06-17

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Lovely welcome, staff very informative about the concept. This is an BYO alcohol venue, which we didn’t mind. The steaks were very good quality, and the hot stone kept hot enough to cook on for 35-40 minutes so it wasn’t a rush to eat it...

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angelicablake-lawson . 2023-06-12

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What an absolutely fabulous experience! We chose this place based on the reviews and they are spot on. They don't have a licence and there's no corkage so we took an expensive bottle of wine and favorite beer which was lovely. We shared the meat...

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sarahhZ9867PJ . 2023-05-19

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We arrived early for our booking, after being advised that we could wait or see the smaller table that was available we decided to take the table. Great menu, we all had prawn and crayfish starter with fillet steak for main. Crumble, cheese and biscuits...

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juliewH6572VJ . 2023-05-13

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Really fun way to spend an evening - delicious meats and the best sides. BYOB means the wine list is endless and as reasonable as you want. Looking forward to trying the fish next time.

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Berren . 2023-05-04

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First time visiting Lava in Conwy and it definitely will not be the last time. Staff warm and welcoming and explained how the meal would be brought to the table and how best to cut the steak as you will be cooking on a hot...

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Celeronmaster . 2023-04-08

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We booked very early, prior to our visit to Conwy, as it was a Saturday night and the place is popular. It had a lovely atmosphere, tables nicely spread out. We loved the concept of cooking the meat yourself, it meant every mouthful was piping...

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iggsypoo . 2023-03-13

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Anniversary meal here. The meat is cooked on a hot stone by you at your table. We had the trio of meats to share which was plenty. It was easy to do and made the experience more interesting. Our starters were delicious and the homemade...

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salhod . 2023-03-04

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Staying at the Hilton Snowdonia for a long weekend we wanted to get out and enjoy a nice family meal. LAVA was top of the TripAdvisor list but was fully booked as we expected. Heading to bed the evening before, my wife checked the Facebook...

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AdrianSim1 . 2023-02-25

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Our first visit to Lava, and wow, what an experience. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, thoughtfully fitted out and exceptional service from the minute you walk in. I had the Pate which was as tasty as it was plentiful, then after some debate I...

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Mark J . 2023-02-19

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Ive been coming to this restaurant since it opened, I can honestly say as a local that this restaurant is fantastic. Both Chloe and John and there team work very hard to deliver not excellent but an outstanding customer service and quality of the food...

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Mcarr1967 . 2023-02-09

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The food was excellent, being able to cook your own steak/ fish at table is perfect. We had the tuna and fillet steak- all good quality and the sides were cooked to perfection. Staff lovely , helpful and cheerful. I was able to bring my...

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Susannawales . 2023-02-05

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Came with family visiting the area, loved everything about our meal. The menu was simple but could go back again and again to have it all, the steak was perfection, service was fantastic and atmosphere lovely. Great decor and ambience, food was stunning and really...

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Jomiz . 2023-01-05

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Have to say the previous review although entitled to their opinion is a bit unfair. We found the whole experience and meal a delight. We booked this restaurant in advance firstly from the research we had done, secondly reviews and most obvious the fact everywhere...

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richardg707 . 2023-01-04

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We pre- booked for 4th Jan as a special meal during our holiday. The restaurant contacted us a few days before to say they had forgotten they were closed on that date! I had to ask what other dates were available & was surprised to...

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JennieW351 . 2023-01-02

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Can’t quite believe how brilliant this is place is!! Steak was perfect, starters were delicious, accompaniments perfectly matched! The staff add to the experience (special mention for Martha) as they care if you enjoy your meal. A simply wonderful experience. Thank you team Lava xx

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Katie E . 2022-12-30

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Very different eating experience at Lava with very cosy bohemian rustic deco. Staff attention excellent from the greeting to the time of leaving. The lava stone cooking experience is supported by a staff member giving a detailed explanation on how best to cook your food....

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James J . 2022-11-20

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Don’t hesitate to go. Top quality food enjoyed in a novel way in cosy surroundings and served by lovely people. Bring your own booze is brilliant too! Thanks lava.

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louisew . 2022-10-31

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Having read reviews on Trip Advisor we decided to give this restaurant a try when staying in Conwy. We were not disappointed, we both had steak and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of cooking it on the hot stone, it was as advertised hot until the...

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F5748BYjol . 2022-10-30

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We ate in here on Saturday night and although it was busy the service was excellent. There were four of us and we all had the trio of meats. This consisted of fillet of steak,rib eye and lamb rump with a jacket potato and various...

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rosemary b . 2022-10-30

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A great experience for the whole family. The food was fantastic and the children loved cooking their own steak. We ordered platters that included 3 types of steak. Everyone has their own cooking board with a jacket potato and veggies. The puddings were also very...

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SarJS . 2022-10-29

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Fantastic restaurant! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and very polite. The atmosphere is very relaxed. The meats are mouthwatering very tasty and good quality. Starters and desserts are a must! Our favourite local restaurant

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Maxkoda . 2022-10-22

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Coning to North Wales for a short break my wife booked this restaurant and very glad she did as if you dont book you mifht not get in. Team Lava were great from the the start. Informative and nothing was too much trouble. Meat or...

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Navigate46384944620 . 2022-10-15

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We were a little sceptical at first, the idea of cooking our own steak seemed like a silly gimmick. We gave it a go anyway, and my goodness were we glad we did. The quality of the meats on offer were outstanding, and the rubs,...

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141estherg . 2022-10-11

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We were very lucky to find this gem. Very warm welcome. The menu was great for a pescatarian & meat eater. Bring your own alcohol is a nice touch. We both chose the hot stone dishes for the mains and Meredith explained chow to cook...

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sue m . 2022-10-07

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We had an amazing meal here. Cooking your own steak on a hot stone is a unique experience. Potato was fluffy and veggies perfect accompiament. Bring your own wine is a bonus.

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658antonyg . 2022-09-29

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Excellent food and service! Cannot thank John and his family enough for hosting our wedding reception recently! He and his family couldn't do enough to help us at short notice and we're glad that we chose Lava for the special day as the food was...

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Tomose96 . 2022-09-15

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Thank you for your great service and tasty food. We came as a guest to my brother and his wife’s wedding. Delicious! Highly recommend 👌😊

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Massey98 . 2022-09-14

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We eat at Lava whenever we visit Conwy, if we are lucky enough to get a table. Great service and food in a relaxed, warm, family run environment. We recommend Lava to all of our friends and holiday home guests. If you like meat/ fish...

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nicdar2000 . 2022-09-11

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Went here for my wife’s birthday. Totally amazing food and a great experience. Very friendly staff and extremely relaxed. Well done guys for top effort.

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Trail18866542377 . 2022-08-19

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What a fantastic restaurant. Never finished cooking a steak on a red hot piece of stone at the table. Really proper hot mustard as well. Take your own wine. Superb experience.

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barnesdurrance . 2022-08-15

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I asked if I could have my partners Birthday celebration there..!! No problem they said..!! The food was amazing, atmosphere exciting & staff just brilliant.. nothing to too much trouble & always pleasant Table for 8, a BYO restaurant which actually kept the bill down...

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IkkunaGee . 2022-08-06

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Excellent in every way. The service was attentive and friendly. The cosy setting created a welcoming atmosphere. Food was promptly served and the hot stone experience was well explained. The steaks were tender and flavoursome as were the roasted vegetables and jacket potatoes. The menu...

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22Paula55 . 2022-08-03

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We came here on the last night of a fabulous holiday in wales and it was a great end to our break. We booked and explained that we would be bringing our dog - so we were greeted with a bowl of water and snuggly...

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paulaW6025XL . 2022-08-01

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Having heard good things about Lava we decided to pop in and see what the fuss was about. As we have a somewhat fussy child we asked when booking about the menu incase there wasn’t a dish he would eat. We were told that they...

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Pathfinder625514 . 2022-07-29

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Wow! We came to this restaurant on a Saturday after realizing all the amazing views whilst staying around the corner! We were lucky enough to get a last minute cancellation and we’re not disappointed! It’s quite a nice touch to be able to bring your...

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sim12x . 2022-07-25

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Absolutely everything was perfect. They have no licence so take your own wine, they don’t charge corkage and even bring out an ice bag to keep white wine cool. The staff are lovely and the food is absolutely fabulous- it isn’t cheap but the saving...

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dawnb123 . 2022-07-18

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We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Lava on our first night in Conwy. We were not sure what to expect, but the over all experience was truly wonderful. First off the waitstaff were INCREDIBLE. They went above and beyond for us, answered all of our...

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littlelanni . 2022-07-16

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Found Lava on Trip Advisor - so glad I did. The whole experience was faultless! The food was delicious and really high quality, the staff friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere of the place was great. It was an absolutely excellent experience and would highly...

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Culture65288328795 . 2022-07-14

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We came as a couple for an evening meal. We both had the fillet steak which came on a hot rock which you cooked yourself. The food itself was lovely and staff were really nice too. The only criticism that I have is that there is a lack of options for side orders. For instance the meal we had came with vegetables and jacket potato and there was no other options such as chips. But apart from that, great experience and would recommend

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Sldavies695 . 2020-11-29

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What can i say, this place is totally amazing, heard so many good reviews that i wanted to see for myself... and it really did not disappoint, friendly welcoming staff, fab decorating,warm and inviting,fab menu lots of choice, best ever cooking your own meat, which i must add is totally fresh. I really can not find a problem with this place, i will be visiting again

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paulahP1922EY . 2020-11-20

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I thought I had booked on line at the Erskine arms for a meal but it hadn't gone through. We the had to look for somewhere else and found Lava restaurant. Wow! We had the rump of lamb and cooked on lava which we had to do ourselves. Great meal and delicious. Service very good, ambiance lovely and covid friendly. Glad we didn't eat at the Erskine arms.

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Anne S . 2020-11-14

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I’ve visited this beautiful restaurant in the heart of Conwy countless times, and I have never once been disappointed. From start to finish you are met with nothing but a friendly welcoming service. The warm and homely atmosphere is one of a kind- not only food but decor executed perfectly, with just the right amount of style and class. One of my favourite features of the experience is being able to bring your own beverages! (Which knocks a lot off the price of the meal, with drinks normally being the thing which creeps up the price by a lot), there are local stores close by which tell an array of soft/alcoholic drinks which is ideal. On our most recent visit, we were greeted with an ice bucket for our Prosecco, with glasses ready waiting- and then shared a mixed meats platter and safe to say..it didn’t fail to impress! You truly can taste the quality through and through in every course. Then finished with a classic brownie, again presentation, taste and service absolutely faultless. This lovely establishment is run by the most friendly people, and is suitable for any occasion day or night, while supporting a local business at the same time.

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Chloekrol . 2020-11-13

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Had a lovely lunch here while on holiday. Very friendly staff and a cosy feel. Dog friendly which was also a bonus for us and he even get a treat!

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Lou_wwfc . 2020-10-25

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My stomach was a gaping, howling chasm. Standing next to the statue on Lancaster Square, I was in need of sustenance. All the local coffee and tea shops were choc-a-bloc. A local business suggested Lava. Now I had always considered this an evening restaurant supplying hot meals cooked on lava stones. Friends had recommended Lava, but this was 12 noon. I tentatively stepped in, Do you do tea? I asked from the beaming waitress... and snacks? I was seated in a cosy enclave surrounded by Tiffany style lamps and hunting prints. My leaf ( repeat, leaf, not some soggy label) tea, arrived in an old fashioned ceramic pot covered in roses, which could have supplied a family of five. I chose scrambled egg on toast, but fancied something more. Could I have two rashers of bacon and a grilled tomato on top? Nothing was too much trouble . Extras were charged at £2.00 (incl.) My meal when it arrived, was the culinary equivalent of the Mona Lisa. "Summer Breeze"played in the background. I was in pure Heaven. Never have I enjoyed a late breakfast more. The staff were sublime.

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Wander65734365974 . 2020-09-28

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We found this restaurant by chance on a day trip to Conwy and what a find! The food was excellent and very friendly service. They made you fell very welcome and I would highly recommend.

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555juliei . 2020-09-26

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Had a wonderful 3 course meal. Extremely efficient and friendly waitresses. Would totally recomend. Such a unique foodie experience. Thank you x

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S3200HElorraineb . 2020-09-25

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After booking a Birthday trip to Conwy last minute, we found that all the top 10 were fully booked...So we ended up in Lava for lunch and thank god we did! The ladies enjoyed an afternoon tea, and this gave the manager the time to explain the whole family business to us. Truly fascinating, and lead us to book up for our evening meal to...It’s bring your own drink, which was perfect for a Birthday, as we could bring our own Champagne to celebrate. And I think the whole lava stone technique, added to the experience.We had the tuna and the trio of meats, and none of them ended up overcooked, even the lamb. Would 100% recommend this restaurant, for the hospitality and something away from the norm.

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JohnBizzle . 2020-09-22

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.... you cooked it yourself.Fed up ordering a steak, telling the staff how you want it done, then the chef does it his way. This is the place for you. Your food is seared and delivered to your table on a hot stone and you control the amount of cooking it gets. I managed to get my steak cooked through, just nicely, just the way I like it. They supply fish, meat and vegearian options. Starters are also good and generous, the baked camembert possibly too generous.Really enjoyed our visit, to enhance the VFM of the place it is bring your own bottle, and there are shops nearby which sell wine.

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DM41Scotland . 2020-09-20

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What a great restaurant in Conwy. Went for lunch with friends, the soup and sandwiches were absolutely gorgeous. The lovely staff told us about the hot stone cooking they did in the evening, so booked for the following week. This was absolutely fantastic, quality meats on hot stone, with the nicest baked potato i've ever had. Fabulous atmosphere, with lovely, smiley, happy staff. Bring your own drink is also a great idea Well done to you all! Cant wait to return, thank you x

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Everton63 . 2020-09-19

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Second visit to this restaurant,and it is still fantastic,took a French food critic friend and he was delighted with the quality of the meat and the friendly service

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Roam758324 . 2020-09-18

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What an amazing meal and service we have just received. Felt very safe, the food was excellent and the service second to none. We witnessed the best sanatising routine ensuring all table not just the top and all chairs vigorously cleaned after each changeover. Highly recommend the camembert and meat trio. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Lindsay W . 2020-09-18

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I booked a table with 2 friends and didn’t know what to expect. I have to say the food and the service were exceptional. I was recommended by another friend who visited not long ago and I have to say I wasn’t disappointed. If you are thinking about visiting Conwy, this place is a must. Can’t wait to eat here again.

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Littlepandauk . 2020-09-17

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On holiday in north Wales and this was the first restaurant that appears to take the covid cleaning seriously. It was meticulous and thorough including the seats, S&P pots, sanitiser containers. I saw them sanitising their hands religiously and wore masks. The atmosphere was great, nice decor and lovely food.

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LucyG1235 . 2020-09-16

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If you enjoy your steak rare, as I do, this is not the place for you. To be fair, from the reviews, it is clear that it works for most people, but it could be so much better so easily.We love the concept and have enjoyed it elsewhere. My problem is that the steak comes whole and part cooked on the stone. The stone was not hot enough to sizzle and sear pieces that I cut off, so the cooking was too slow. In fact I was surprised that the stone had cooled enough to touch before we had finished our meal.The beef itself was not great, we probably both left about 20% of our steaks as gristle/fat on the side of our plates. I guess that is normal at Lava because no comment was made by the staff.The price was high considering the cheap quality of the steak and that you cook it yourself.The staff were excellent, polite, cheerful and helpful.We have eaten at other steak on stone restaurants before and know that it can be much better. From the reviews, people clearly love the concept, but it wouldn't take much to make Lava a truly excellent restaurant. Basically, buy better quality meat, put the meat out raw, cut into in bite size pieces and make sure the stone is really, really hot.Then we will return again and again!

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fearlessbiker916 . 2020-09-15

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We loved it here, beautiful decor, lovely food and we were so well looked after. They even went next door to get us some iced tea. If anyone is in Conwy this is the place to come x

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S7252ZEclarem . 2020-09-05

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It was a Friday evening and I should have known better than to not book especially as it was my son’s 19th birthday. I walked in to a happy smiley face that I now know to be the owner Chloe who works tirelessly with the rest of her family to give you a memorable time. Unfortunately due to covid she could not fit us in that evening but managed to squeeze us in the following evening. When we arrived on the Saturday she knew that we had rather an upsetting experience the previous evening as we ended up with a takeaway and a taxi home but Chloe had thought it through and put us in what felt like a little private booth. From the moment we got there to the moment we left we were made to feel special. The whole idea of cooking your own steak and even bringing in your own wine is a fairly simple idea but my goodness it works, our young adult kids thoroughly enjoyed it too and my son was smiling again and I had redeemed myself! If you are looking for something a little bit different with a great atmosphere and chilled vibe about the place just pick the phone up and get this place booked, I promise you are in for a treat. We even enjoyed it that much that we came home and ordered the exact set of stones we ate from.

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janey2110 . 2020-09-03

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Visited here a couple of times last week for lunch with a friend , fantastic lunch , the place was immaculate and the staff very friendly .Would definitely go here again and i highly recommend it.

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Lizwarne . 2020-09-03

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Visited on Friday. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended if in Conwy. Bring your own wine and beer also a plus point, as no corkage charge. .

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Churchfield3 . 2020-08-31

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Visited today and managed to book a large table for our lunch - staff were all very friendly & very professional - even with all the extra work concerned with sanitising, spacing customers etc - nothing was too much trouble. All of the ingredients included in our lunch choices were extremely fresh & tasty - even the 5 year old with us said his tuna sandwich & lemon drizzle cake was the tastiest he had had. Would definitely recommend this place & will go back again the next time we’re in lovely Conwy.

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Lilacwood . 2020-08-29

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Had a lovely lunch at the Lava Kitchen today. Really nice menu and efficient service. Felt completely safe and all Covid precautions were above and beyond expectations. The staff were absolutely lovely and the inside is very cosy. Will definitely return, the concept of the lava is so interesting!

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Laaura_4 . 2020-08-27

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We could not have had a better evening. Nothing was too much trouble. The tables were spaced out and cleaned prior to our arrival, the quality of the food was excellent and the service was really good yet unobtrusive. Thoroughly recommended.

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clnc . 2020-08-27

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Booked here for lunch and can say nothing but good things. Bread on toasties and ploughman’s was immense. Soup of the day Potato Leek and Bacon was outstanding. The warm (yes warm) scone with jam and cream for afters most welcome. Visit this place. Did I forget to mention the so friendly staff ? Book now you won’t regret it

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TrevorS281 . 2020-08-27

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We’d been looking forward to coming here all week but when the day arrived I’d got my times wrong by an hour! So they phoned me to see if I was still coming and couldn’t have been more accommodating despite it being 100% my fault.The service was outstanding and the food was cooked to perfection, even if I do say so myself! The best baked potatoes ever too.There’s plenty of restaurants with food of this standard, but there’s very few with such exceptional customer service.

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I7830UJchrish . 2020-08-27

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We booked here for my Mums birthday and hadn’t dined here before. There were 8 of us including 2 children under 10. What an experience we had!The food was amazing and my husband even said one of the best meals he’s ever had!All meals were thoroughly enjoyed by all of us, the Camembert starter was delicious too. The service was extremely attentive but not intrusive and the children even got to experience the hot stone steak and shared a steak between them, each with their own stone with a cold plate to transfer the cooked food onto. We were really looked after by the staff and as previous reviews mention, felt totally safe with the cleanliness procedures.We will be returning soon and recommending Lava to all our friends. If you are in the area then this restaurant is a must. It is fairly small so I recommend booking as they have two sittings I believe, 6pm and 8pm. You will not be disappointed!

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JODSTEMIA . 2020-08-26

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Fantastic place, wonderful experience. The service was amazing and the staff were lovely and helpful. What a treat, we will be back again

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Quest47110563090 . 2020-08-23

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We eat here regularly, and all I can say it’s just an amazing experience every time. Chloe, John, and all the team are simply outstanding. If you have never cooked on a “Hot Stone” at your table you really must try it, simply the best. You also get to take your own wine as well. The food, service is just outstanding. I would also like to say that we felt 200% safe with all the Covid requirements, wipes, sanitzer on the tables .Thank you see you soon Xx

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absolutevenues . 2020-08-22

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Visited for scones and tea and was so pleasantly surprised that I had to write a review. Lava Kitchen made me feel the safest I've felt since covid struck, with exceptional cleaning standards and clued up staff. Scones were delicious and service was excellent - they even had gluten free options, which was a very welcome treat for one member of our party.Would 100% visit again if it wasn't the last day of our holiday!

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Q4575IRchriss . 2020-08-21

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Top marks for Covid precautions! This place handled covid precautions brilliantly - I felt so safe here. Good spacing between tables, very rigorous cleaning between guests, staff all in masks, track and trace being done and even wipes and antibacterial gel available on each table - exactly as it should be but sadly haven’t seen during the rest of our time in Wales.Service was very warm and welcoming, delicious scones and gluten free scone was such a treat! Cakes - great selection too and all items well presented. Would have loved to have come back here - wish we had found it earlier in our holiday!

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Helenmaclean . 2020-08-21

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In my opinion well worth a visit. We were lucky to get in due to a cancellation (they only have 2 sittings in the evening 6 & 8), which was definitely their loss and our gain, as the food was excellent and service was very friendly. We did ask to try the trio of meats and as a top tip would recommend that you mention this to them when booking as they did not have so had the rib eye and was still not disappointed Highly recommend this restaurant, something different cooking your own food, good food and excellent service

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Hilts116 . 2020-08-20

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Great family meal again tonight👌 Fantastic food and top class service!! Highly recommended you visit!! 🥂👏🏼🍽

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17gaz17 . 2020-08-19

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Great for lunch, very pleased. Went in with friends for a quick lunch, atmosphere was nice with friendly staff. Food was nice, could ask for more really.

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Flavs99 . 2020-08-12

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Very good food. Sandwich with coleslaw and salad. Service good and well managed at this difficult time. Hand sanitizer and wipes on every table . Staff very careful and well distanced tables. Eat out to help out discount too.

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H4730CEsallyh . 2020-08-09

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Saw reviews and thought must give it a go. Emailed to book table and all communication quick and very helpful. Fantastic helpful staff, nothing was too much bother. Lots of great choices for starters, had the Camembert, amazing. Had the 8oz filet, with Stilton sauce. Staff explained how to cook on stone, best steak ever had. Would definitely recommend and return myself.

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lizd638 . 2020-08-09

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