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Good experience for us newly weds, room was great, service and staff were very helpful and friendly. We defo felt comfortable. Never tried food because of my allergies. Great location, defo coming back. Thanks.
Tony Gallienne . 2024-04-10
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Hotel disappointed no lift carpets on the stairs deceiveing not easy to see the steps window in the bathroom wouldn't close tv didn't work properly no signal food was ok at the best wouldn't recommend to stay here windows obviously not double glazed heard everything from the street
Tracey . 2024-03-25
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Without any doubt this is the most disgusting food you will ever be served.
Calum McAllister . 2024-03-24
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Had a overnight stay room was a bit small, but fine for one night, all staff are very friendly, special thank you to the receptionist Shannon who was very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome...will be back
Jet35530091371 . 2024-03-22
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My husband and I had booked lunch for Mother's Day in The Weaver's Restaurant. Friendly and welcoming staff. The food was excellent. All in all a lovely experience.
heddyb2021 . 2024-03-11
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Excellent hotel withe fantastic staff in a very central location will definitely return
carole cowan . 2024-03-03
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Great wee place for an overnight stay near the concert hall, clean warm and friendly, great breakfast, cocktails reasonably priced, could do with firmer mattresses though, loads of food and drink places nearby too.
Scotandayleen Blackadder . 2024-02-26
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Like similar reviews mention. This place is a shadow of its former self. Had meals here that were indeed 4-5 stars out of 5. However today was a prime example of a place that truly lost touch with delivering excellence to its patrons. Not the hugest deal in the world but ordered a mixed grill and asked if I could swap the mushrooms for an extra egg. The woman serving was sort of matter of fact that they don’t really do that but she can ask the chef. She did so and came back to advise it would be an extra £1.50 on top of the £18 to make that swap. I advised that I wouldn’t bother (as frankly that’s ridiculous) most places do it without a fuss. You’re saving one product and using another. The meal then came which barely filled the hot plate it came on. Very small cuts of meat which had more fat than not. Very poor product for the price. The meal also didn’t come with the mushrooms. I asked for them mostly out of principle. The food wasn’t the worst in terms of taste but it was a fraction of what it’s been in the past and the service could do with a little training overhaul. Will certainly avoid this place for the future. Please consider that your customers are your biggest asset. Treat them like this and you will notice a difference. Yes not everything is a yes. It can be no. That’s fine. But you can also be flexible giving the money your customers are paying and for below par product. 1/5 unfortunately.
Dean Chalmers . 2024-02-23
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4 of us older gents meet up for a breakfast because.As motorbike experts on breakfasts this has to be one of the best freshly prepared and tasty meals at present served with toast and tea by lovely pleasant staff both male and female.100%
al g . 2024-02-20
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Lovel Hotel, food was decent. Small rooms, frozen butter, cold shower.... however think I was just unlucky this time.
tim v . 2024-02-18
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Don't know what's happened to this place. Used to be a great place for a bar lunch. After today's experience it seems to have went down hill a bit. Can't fault the actual place as it's spotless but who ever is in charge of the many waiter's/waitress standing about doing nothing needs a good talking too. Table service was very poor. Food was well priced but average and lacking that little extra.
Steven Jordan . 2024-02-11
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Went for a family meal group of 4 I used to like the city for there food but this time was the worst I've ever seen food was disgusting Saturday night and we didn't even stay for drinks so disappointed
Sarah Stewart . 2024-02-09
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Great atmosphere and lovely members of staff, especially in the top bar.
Loredana Ioana . 2024-02-05
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Attended a local club not a guest at the hotel.
BARBARA FRASER . 2024-02-01
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Over priced food 😋 good service tho can't fault that
Graham Kinnell . 2024-01-29
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Only in for a meal, hot the bbq burger which was ace, six of us in total and all happy with food and service.
Gordon Paton . 2024-01-27
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It was a last minute decision to eat here...we originally met for coffee and stayed longer than planned so decided to eat here, too! The menu has changed since last time we were there and the choice isn't as wide as it was but the food we had was delicious and good sized helpings. Lovely waitress called Samara....credit to the establishment.
casswife . 2024-01-18
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Fantastic service at the reception; they were able to accommodate an on-the-day family booking. The room does the job. The staff in the restraint were coeliac aware, and we felt safe eating there. Would definitely use this hotel when visiting Dunfermline again
Mark R . 2023-12-30
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Revolting visit for me and another 4 friends on the run up to Christmas. Absolutely no atmosphere, zero care and interest regarding majority of the food that came to the table. Kitchen staff could not have cared less. Amongst the complaints would be staff forgetting my food when all else delivered, then a 15 minute wait until it actually came along., another 2 meals completly inedible and bone dry (who doesn't serve nachos with gaucamole, sour cream and salsa??) We tried ordering dips etc to try make food edible and yet another 10-15 minute wait, even after we chased up the kitchen. When dips finally arrived they were inedible ... how can you go wrong with a salsa? or even with the peppercorn sauce ordered?!!! Shocking kitchen and surprised to see food of this very poor standard put on our table .. surely the kitchen staff are aware of what it is they're serving?? Have they lost all sense of taste after covid?? Seriously though, you could see what was wrong beforee the food hit thee table?!! Really felt sorry for the waiting staff here who had their work cut out serving .. could not have been an easy shift for them as many others also complaining. Will not be recommending again (it was my suggestion we try here and I'm actually embarrassed!) Certainly won't be recommending this place to anyone I know!! Avoid at all costs!
Minnie71 . 2023-12-20
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We had a large table for Christmas Lunch with family and friends We go every year Staff are lovely and patient , service was great but the food was absolutely terrible Everything was cold Starter of mushrooms was tasteless on a large plate of just chopped iceberg lettuce and nothing else The Turkey dinner was cold as well , no gravy we had to ask for it Carrots and Sprouts were like rock’s , Roast Potatoes were mushy like frozen and left to sit out or been microwaved The roast beef was very tough and tasteless. It was so disappointing as we look forward to it all year round But a big thanks to the staff for taking care of us
lesleymcvay . 2023-12-14
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You have ruined our favourites of macaroni cheese and even the lasagne. Macaroni came as a congealed lumpy mess of ridiculous amounts of stringy mozzarella all the way through the meal. Could not eat one mouthful without long stringy cheese pulling at the plate and my mouth. City Hotel WHAT HAVE YOU DONE to a perfectly good recipe, amd WHY? There was a huge lump of congealed mozzarella the size of a desert spoon right in middle of meal, and I almost choked on it. My friend had lasagne as always had before and now ruined by stringy mozzarella . Nobody came to ask if meal was okay. Eating out is expensive now and this was a hard earned treat. How dare your kitchen staff use their obvious obsession for stringy cheese to ruin two meals, we deserve better. Needless to say we won't ever be back, but you have no right to do this in the first place. Absolutely ruined our treat and nearly choked one of us. Hard earned money gone just because you had to ruin two recipes. Well done not.
Little W . 2023-10-28
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We had not been to the City Hotel in many years but, after this experience, we will be back!The renovated restaurant was warm,comfortable with excellent views across the city.Warmly welcomed by attentive waitress Chloe, we had steak pie chips and peas, and a huge fish with chips and peas.The dessert was an excellent home made apple pie and custard.We had a pint of Pepsi Max then a tasty latte.The meal only came to £ 24.The portions were hot delicious and large.The booths lend themselves to private conversations .The menu was extensive with reasonable prices, which would be double in nearby Edinburgh.The toilets were spotless.The hotel is beside the main road and the famous glen and adjacent to a huge car park.
John L . 2023-09-25
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Ate in the restaurant both nights of our stay food was very good and reasonably priced service good recommended.
MikeB9646HP . 2023-09-13
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Breakfast. The menu says freshly brewed coffee, it's plain instant coffee, served from a coffee filter jug to make think its the good stuff. The kitchen staff can't poach eggs. This morning I ordered 2 poached eggs, and i was served one and a half. The previous day one of the eggs arrived in 2 parts. The white was hanging onto the yolk by a thread. I have no idea how they are poaching eggs, but I am happy to give them a practical demonstration on the correct method, and by the way it does not include spinning water. I imagine they are cooking them in a frying pan with a small amount of water but would love to know exactly what they are doing. Maybe they are shallow frying them and then washing the oil off under a hot tap, which would explain why they tend to end up with detached yolks and albumens. I am intrigued to know the answer. One of the waiting staff kept rubbing their nose face and hair, surely this is basic hygiene you don't do this without cleansing your hands after and certainly out of view of the punters, at least then I wont get annoyed/paranoid about killer viruses/pandemics being transmitted. My room in the hotel is fine.
Ade W . 2023-08-31
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Hotel a 40 minuti da Edimburgo, abbastanza pulito, personale gentile, colazione non il massimo della scelta neiservizi risultava l'asciugacapelli ma in camera nessun traccia.
maxlorix . 2023-08-28
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Really disappointed soup was evidently packet mix. Also ordered soup/sandwich option but was charged as if we order items separately. Not impressed 😕
Lesley C . 2023-07-25
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Stayed in this quaint hotel when I went to see Beyoncé this year in Edinburgh. Booked it through Hotels.com said it wasn’t too far but ended up being an hour bus ride away from my destination. Apart from that the hotel was nice the staff really helpful. The breakfast was really good value and it was only £49 for the night including breakfast, which I thought was a really good bargain,it was situated on a street where there was lots of shops which made it convenient. Its was a stones throw from the bus station and a 15 minute walk from the train station.
HelenO451 . 2023-07-20
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Great location and could make for a wonderful hotel if rightly managed and with the right workforce. On arrival was greeted by a lovely receptionist, smiling and happy explaining where is what. Enjoyed the dinner in the hotel’s restaurant, haggis was beautifully cooked and my waiter was chirpy, professional and full of knowledge about the food (young man but didn’t have badge on with name so wouldn’t be able to tell exactly who I was served by). Slept ok ish, room a little outdated. Unsure what the broken airwick air freshener was doing in the bathroom on top of the light above sink that didn’t work? Can confirm the room was clean and warm and they don’t have an air con but sign is there to let you know should you need, you can request a fan at the reception. There is no hairdryers or irons in the rooms which I find a little bizarre. Having mentioned it to receptionist she said that hairdryer can be requested should one want to wash and dry their hair? Keep in mind if you do want to wash your hair at this hotel so you don’t end up getting it all wet then having to come down with towel round your head requesting to use one! They must be of real value or maybe there have been spike in theft of hairdryers at this hotel but it does seem somewhat strange where this is a basic accessory in every hotel I have been to elsewhere. Breakfast experience was a bit of a let down too, breakfast can be ordered with a waitress (no smiles with service this morning sadly) then you make your own coffee at the end of the room which is fine, apart from salt and pepper there are no other condiments on the tables, nor there are any bigger spoons for porridge but these can be specially requested again like the hairdryer. Porridge was brought to me with no offers of honey or jam or maple syrup so you eat it just as it is. There was also no sugar on table or near the coffee machine or sweetener actually so made it for super healthy breakfast ha! Like I mentioned at the start of my review, lovely hotel with good location but little things would make a big difference for those international travellers or national exploring local amenities and Scotland. Would recommend management a stay in hotels of today to compare service and identify how own can be improved. While evening receptionist was pleasant and personable, her colleague in the morning just couldn’t care less about my feedback and that also says a lot how eager they are for returning customers. I would disregard that 8.3 scoring in reception on Bookings.com because there is way to go and things that can be improved before they pass 5 mark
laurabO8319WR . 2023-07-19
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I met my friend here for a catch up and coffee and cake. Unfortunately, they only had one plain scone left at 3pm in the afternoon! The coffee was good and we stayed long enough to then order pots of tea. The ambience is quite...
casswife . 2023-07-09
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Booked in for 3 nights. Nice hotel. Great food. Breakfast was very filling didn't need anything else to eat until evening. Did have 1 evening meal there the Highlander burger was amazing. However Do Not Stay in room 31, this has a small prison window...
stephenhX3414QG . 2023-07-07
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Our waitress, Ellis, was lovely and suggested what I could eat when I told her I was recovering from Throat Cancer. All the staff were kept busy but very attentive. What a difference from a year ago - must be different staff. The service was...
heddyb2021 . 2023-06-19
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We have been regulars at the City Hotel for breakfasts/coffee, but are extremely disappointed with the experience we had there recently. Upon arrival we ordered 3 breakfast rolls and coffees/tea. The hot drinks came very promptly, but the food took over 30 mins to arrive...
Ernie N . 2023-06-05
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Not been here for a while and decided to take a break from our usual haunt the glen tavern. Wish we had not bothered. My chicken wings starter and friends steak pie were so burnt and the chips were just rotten. Server did not bother...
blondiemay . 2023-02-23
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Booked to enjoy a family meal and was disappointed at the overall experience. We counted five staff in the restaurant and although our drinks were ordered and served promptly the wait between choosing our main courses and having them served was far too long. The...
markyboyo315 . 2022-10-23
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My friend and I ended up in the City hotel by accident as the place we fancied was closed. When we arrived, we were told that as it was busy, it would be 15 minutes before food orders were taken but we could have drinks....
Michael F . 2022-09-27
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Visited the City Hotel in Dunfermline, for the first time in over 30 years, and have to say we were really surprised with the changes to the hotel, the decoration and ambience of the hotel is excellent, and the food is excellent, with plentiful portions...
Bill S . 2022-08-29
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Lovely clean and airy restaurant with a super wide choice of foods. The meals were tasty, well presented and piping hot. Staff were on hand and very friendly. £40 covered a main, dessert and 2 drinks so not too pricey. Possibly the best cheesecake we've...
Walkersloveholidays . 2022-06-24
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Popped in for an early lunch without a booking and was glad that they were able to accommodate us. It was around mid-day on a Saturday and within 30 mins every table was filled. I had a curry and my son had a hot dog...
JonnySunshine . 2022-06-11
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My wife and I took her step father and partner to the City and paid an extra £5.25 a head to make it a High Tea. We had to give 24 hrs notice that we wanted it to be a High Tea, and on arrival...
stuarteffc . 2022-02-22
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We have been here a few times in the past and more recently as a family. We was taking my mother to lunch for her birthday. Service and food was great, can not fault our visit in way.
BREWERY22 . 2022-02-22
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We booked lunch on line as a wee treat . Our seat was out in the conservatory which has a great view. Staff were welcoming and service was good . I took the beef olives and potatoes which was ok but my partner took the...
craigluscar . 2022-02-18
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Firstly let's start with the positive. The room was very clean, albeit very small. The staff were present enough. Location wise it was good. However..... Service is incredibly slow in the bar area, lots of staff standing around the bar but not much work being...
Diana987 . 2022-02-16
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Visited in December with a group of friends, meal and service was ok. Queried the bill regarding deposits, but paid what was asked. Phoned next day to ask who I complained to and gave receptionist all the details then sent in an email. Automated response...
RetiredLiz . 2022-01-12
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Went for breakfast with friends, nice seating area , good service, nice breakfast and reasonable prices
NazarSun7 . 2021-10-29
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Visited the City Hotel for a coffee and a sandwich. Was advised that they had absolutely no vegan food. Won't be visiting again.
jandk2812 . 2021-09-14
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Here for work staff gave us packed lunch, as we went to work before breakfast Bar has a friendly atmosphere All bar staff hard working Will definitely come again
Relax301760 . 2021-08-30
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Lovely hot food Great customer service Felt like mattered Great atmosphere Will be back Great social distancing Clean
H7849NGkarenh . 2021-07-25
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Went here for lunch it was a Monday, waited to be seated was not busy. Nice chap seated us brought menus. So we waited and waited, other people were going and some comming and still we waited. The young man server was run off his feet with little or no help. After 25 min we gave up. On way out we said to him we were leaving he said sorry and we left. Won't go again such a shame as the food we saw looked ok.don't go if you want good service.
moragdoctor . 2020-11-20
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We go to the to the restaurant once or twice a week. Staff are very friendly and provide a good service. Never had any issues with the food and always enjoyed our meals. Its reasonably priced and the kids meals are a bargain especially the tomato soup! 5 star
rachelwP3717DX . 2020-08-23
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Went for a Birthday lunch we were a a table by the window in restaurant. Plenty of social distance. Staff were very attentive order taken quickly and a reasonable wait for the food which was excellent, we even has a sweet. Great establishment we have been before and will be back.
Roddy R . 2020-08-17
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We booked online via Facebook which was straightforward. The restaurant has all been renovated and looks really nice. The staff greeted us upon arrival and explained the one-way system then asked us to sanitise our hands. Each server was really helpful, friendly and chatty - nothing was too much trouble. Despite having an "energetic" two-year old who enjoyed launching his toys around the place, he charmed the socks off the servers! The food was delicious and even the kids had empty plates. Despite it being busy, the food was delivered quickly. Felt safe when we were there and they have clearly thought about keeping customers safe. Will DEFINITELY be back!
lesleyminx . 2020-08-10
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Food excellent. Went to city Wednesday with my daughter Karen. Had a cocktail first as we had to wait for table. Restaurant busy staff excellent. My daughter had Combo as main meal. I had haddock in batter. Cooked to perfection. Meal that good have booked table for 1 pm for Saturday . Recommend.
CarolK351 . 2020-03-06
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This was the 3rd time we have stayed here, maybe just unlucky on this visit Room we paid for was supposed to be executive , far from it ! Water dripping from the ceiling, we were given a bucket to catch the water Bath had no shower curtain, however this was supplied when reported to reception When paying a bit extra for an executive room you expect something a bit extra ? the only extra we found was the muck on the window frames, disgusting
FrankK75 . 2020-02-16
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We have visited the City Hotel every weekend for years and always enjoyed the food and service, however in the past few weeks we have been very disappointed, culminating in the disappointing meal last Sunday. I always eat the same meal, it arrived and it was wrong. It was taken away and replaced although the waitress did not appear very happy about it. Whilst waiting for my meal to be replaced my husband ate alone. My food arrived and I thought we could then enjoy only for my husband to find a hair in his meal. Definitely not belonging to him as he has very little hair. When we spoke to a waitress, she asked us what she should do about it!! I was put completely off by this point but the meal was replaced and my husband ate alone. Huge huge disappointment especially as we were out for my birthday. We won’t be going back after this.
Paulines2808 . 2019-11-20
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Not been there for years.was very impressed really modern.we were met by lovley staff that sat us at our table.prices were good. But however i had the ribeye steak with pepper sauce.sauce was best iv ever had but my god steak was terrible.nearly all fat i had to leave most of it.told waitress but didnt even get a discount on bill.We then went through to the bar again staff really nice had a pornstar martini and again totally disappointed Beautiful place great staff but food and drink very disappointing.wont be back
956lesleyf . 2019-11-02
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Really disappointed in the food here as i have been before and enjoyed it. Haggis balls starter was good however the sharing platter and mushroom soup were not. Soup tasted like it was straight from a tin and the platter was just a beige mess of party food straight from the freezer. Cajun chicken pasta was quite bland, chicken was dry. Burger was burnt and liver was overcooked. Service wasn’t great either, waitress was all over the place.
TravellingFifer7 . 2019-10-22
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I come here regularly with family and friends! Never have left disappointed! Service is always on point and food is always delivered quick! X
Ash13ighx . 2019-09-27
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WE had cycled to Dunfermline and looked around the town for somewhere to have something to eat just before noon. WE were not impressed with some of the places we went into and had just about given up when we passed the City Hotel. We popped in to ask if they served snacks, to be given a really warm welcome from the waitress and the young man behind the bar. WE had the best breakfast rolls ever and followed that up with a second coffee and home-made scones. WE'll come again next time we cycle to Dunfermline.
dandlharrison . 2019-09-08
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I didn't have much time for a late lunch and asked if is was possible to be served quickly. I was seated and the freshly cooked fish and chips arrived in the time it took them to be cooked. The size of the fish was the largest I had been served in Scotland and not at all expensive.
Mokryna . 2019-09-04
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Had a nice afternoon at city with my daughter. High tea best in town. We are regulars for bar lunches & I buy gift vouchers. Never had a bad meal yet. Staff all nice. I have been going to City hotel for 38years lots of changes over the years. Will recommend.
CarolK351 . 2019-08-28
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Recently refurbished and comfortable! Enjoyed the reception area bars and restaurants. Parking available which is a bonus. Lovely position and fabulous restaurant in Incontri nearby. Best Italian I've had recently. How highly recommend
dubaifd . 2019-08-06
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Un accueil parfait dans une ville adorable pleine d’histoire
PatrickD2612 . 2019-08-05
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We visited today for a family lunch and were very disappointed, our table was.booked for 12.30 yet we did not receive our lunch until 1.40, two of the meals were very visibly burnt/overcooked when they did arrive. We complained and were offered replacements for both, we asked for the child meal to be replaced but the other meal was accepted as the person was very hungry and could not wait any longer for his food. I have to commend your waiter (the lad with the glasses and the beard) as he handled our complaint very well and he deducted the cost of both meals from the bill, however we would rather have had edible meals for everyone in the first instance. We are regular customers and have not had this type of experience before, the dining area was not overly busy, we have been in at busier times on many occasions and have been perfectly happy with both the food and service. Something definitely went wrong in your kitchen today and should be investigated, not sure if I will visit again any time soon.
DUNFERMLINEVAL . 2019-07-04
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Was in for family meal on a Sunday lunchtime. Restaurant environment was pleasant enough, but oddly there were speakers blaring out a radio station in the dining area. Food was OK - chilli burger was tasty, but could've been warmer. Son had scampi and really enjoyed it, mother had roast beef and said the same.
gwishy . 2019-07-03
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A great lunch! I had the roast beef and hubby had the liver and bacon, both excellent meals and Laura our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Thank you for a lovely experience.
Diana M . 2019-06-20
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Nice enough old fashioned room but you can hear the karaoke every night until midnight from the nightclub downstairs. I wasn’t able to park in the half dozen or so hotel parking spaces so needed to find a place on the street each night and get up early every morning.
GCH1968 . 2019-06-11
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Visited with partner and friend for a quicky on a Friday before going to eat at another restaurant just off the High Street. Lovely staff, all very polite and helpful. Nice clean and spacious premises, although the banquette seating did remind me of The Wimpey circa 1970 but that aside, very comfortable. Its located just opposite the Glen Gates and the frontage belies the tardis of an edifice within. Nice crowd of couples, girls from the office and small groups. We had Guinness, Sauvignon Blanc and Prosecco. Have to say their Prosecco knocks what is available on the High Street in to a cocked hat. Someone with taste chose this product, not sweet, nice bubble and pleasant after taste. It did come with the obligatory raspberry...apparently in Britain, you cannot drink without the establishment trying to stuff one of your five a day into you. Guinness came from a well managed cellar and apart from the fact it comes in a small bottles "a la British Airways from the 80´s", the Sauvignon Blanc was fine too. Outdoor seating area to rear of the ground floor if you fancy and a large carpark at the back door, so no phaffing around trying to park and you can leave the car overnight, we did.
Lesley m . 2019-05-27
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Called in with Family for a cocktail or two and all I can say is WOW. the new layout and look are fantastic and the service and cocktails were really great too
Aggerstheone . 2019-05-19
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Our treat is going out for breakfast once or twice a week and the city hotel
officerdibble777 . 2019-05-07
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We had a night out & had been told a bar we were in were closing early. So we called the city to check they weren’t. We were told they were open & we went round only to be told on arrival they weren’t taking anymore bar orders at 10:30pm. Disappointing, unwelcoming & poor communication
superfiance . 2019-05-07
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Very friendly helpful staff, food was delicious and had the best haggis l've eaten in Scotland so far..... Highly recommend!
Estrela S . 2019-05-04
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My sister and I came for lunch yesterday (29th) April. The main meal was lovely. My sister had steak pie and I had haddock Monday which was delicious, very melt in the mouth. We both ordered apple pie, one with cream and one with ice cream. It took longer for the sweet to arrive than the main. We were about to ask where it was when it was served. The only word that can describe the pie was burnt. Strangely although the pie was burnt the apple was luke warm. We mentioned this while paying for the meal and we got a luke warm 'sorry about that' as she took the payment. I wish I'd taken a photo of it now.
margaretmZ7927GH . 2019-04-30
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Had meal here after a colleague's recommendation. Pub grub fayre. Directed to dark dingy seating on a lovely sunny day, when seats on terrace free - we moved there and found it very pleasant. Staff polite enough (1 star).
MsInternExi . 2019-04-28
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Stayed here for one night as my wife and I had a night out in Dunfermline and thought the location of the hotel would be good and it was.
Rosco2112 . 2019-04-06
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Lovely meal I had roast beef was lovely then strawberry kebabs. Would like this sweet to be put on menu so nice. . My daughter had combo as main meal she always has that then sundae . Son in law mixed grill then sticky toffee pudding with custard. Cocktails before lunch were lovely. City is best place in town for a meal. I having been going for 48 years. City has good chef with Brian
. 2019-04-01
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I have visited the city hotel a lot over the last 12 months and i cant believe the review i am about to leave.
. 2019-03-29
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Visited for lunch recently, food was good although I made wrong choices. Toasted tuna mayo baguette was huge, way too much for me. Well made though, and fresh salad on the plate. Soup wasn't the best (brocolli and parmesan) but not terrible. Service was good and other dishes seemed to go down well enough. Been many times and the new facelift is a welcome one, handy place for a quick bite. Varied menu, but something for most I imagine.
. 2019-03-20
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Attended about 3pm today, 23/2/19 for a bar lunch with my wife. Was seated at table quickly as it was not busy. Taken to seat by waitress who then left us without asking if we would like a drink or anything. Waited a full 10 mins before someone approached us and asked if we would like a drink. Took order and left. Drink served ok but was left again without anything being said. Had to get attention of one if waitresses to place an order. Placed it and waitress left without asking if we wanted chips or potatoes or veg/ salad etc as per menu. She was thatcwuick st leaving we couldn’t even ask her. Meal arrived and it was placed in front of us. At that time we asked for another drink. I ordered my wife’s drink and before I could say what I wanted the waitress left. The steak pie was dried up and pastry chewy like it had been left lying on a hot plate for a long time. The chips, which we had no choice but to have were also dried up and over cooked. At no time did anyone approach us and ask if everything was ok or if we were enjoying our meal the food was so disappointing and we did not enjoy it. Sat waiting for it to be uplifted for some time. When it was one would have thought with what was left in plate a good waitress would have asked if everything was ok but no nothing at all. No one approached us so we got up and went to bar ourselves to pay for meal. A waitress(Sam) asked what we wanted and where we were seated. No politeness or smile at all. The bank card machine was thrust at me to pay for it contactless. I was given no choice. I paid it and had to ask for a receipt and then for a receipt of what we were billed for. The look of disgust from this waitress was unbelievable. No tip was left. Can’t believe how poor the food and service were considering we have been there several times before and it was really good. Would not recommend this place to anyone for a bar lunch. If I had had enough time I would have asked to see a manager there and brought the matters to their attention.
. 2019-02-23
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If you want Afternoon tea for two here,you can't. They require 24 hours notice and the minimum number is 4 people. How much notice do they require to actually cook something?
. 2019-01-22
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It’s normally lunch my daughter & I & friends have which is always lovely , with it being a cold morning we had all day breakfast . Lovely meal with poached egg cooked perfect. Alana lovely her staff are nice nothing a problem to them. Staff & food makes a place City has that best place in town for a meal. My family also have meals & cocktails
. 2019-01-09
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I used to enjoy a meal or drinks at The City and returned for a girl's night with drinks and nibbles in their newly refurbished front area. Drinks were ok and we got table service, but our biggest issue was with the food. We ordered some chips and a selection of dips - the were £1.25 each, for things like mayo or ketchup which I would expect to be free.
. 2019-01-06
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We visited the front bar (18 Bridge Street) for drinks on a really busy Saturday and it didn’t disappoint. Staropramen on draught and great premium Gins including Shetland reel, Isle of Harris, arbikie and many more. Fab cocktails too and a lovely refurbished, modern bar area. Definitely worth a visit.
177KarenS . 2018-11-18
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Went in tonight to try their cocktails for 1st time with friends & sorry to say won’t be back. French Martinis were watery, tasteless & looked like dishwater. Pornstar martini looked good in colour but pretty tasteless. The rhubarb cocktail also looked good but awful taste & mouldy raspberry didn’t help the flavour. Miami cocktail looked good & was the best of a bad bunch. Staff we’re pleasant enough & decor was nice. £33 for 5 drinks we were expecting better.
Phillipss18 . 2018-10-27
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Hadn’t been since it was refurbished and they have done a really good job. Much cleaner fresher and modern.
75dereka . 2018-10-25
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Stopped in at the City Hotel on a trip to Dunfermline today 14/10/2018. I had the Beef Olives with chips and veg. The food was very good very reasonable. Staff were friendly the veg was fresh and not frozen. Will definitely be back when I visit Dunfermline again. Worth a visit.
Tom T . 2018-10-14
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Good well cooked meals with a varied menu. My partner didn't enjoy the chicken curry as it was dry and not so flavorsome.
sheikmilc . 2018-10-01
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Went to The City Hotel restaurant for dinner with family. We were told that the main menu was unavailable and we had to order from a set menu. I was quite disappointed with this as there was no mention of this on the website. Other tables were getting the regular menu. I asked if it was possible to order a course from the main menu (happened to be 1 started and 1 main in total) and was point blank refused and told I had to order from the set menu. Clearly this is just for convenience as we were a group of 9 as other tables were ordering from the main menu and this is unacceptable and not really great service. The lasange I ordered has burned, dry parts and no-one came to check on the food. Had I been alone or just a couple I would have went elsewhere. Extremely disappointed for a birthday meal.
Lynne F . 2018-09-22
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visited the city hotel for lunch this week on arrival we were shown to our seat very quickly considering how busy they were. as we arrived just before the lunch menu was starting we ordered drinks again superb service then we got the menu very good range of food at excellent prices I had the mixed grill could not fault it my wife had the soup which came with a hot bread roll followed by a steak baguette everything was perfect and hot a great place to visit.we will definitely return.
frank1e . 2018-09-15
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Had a lovely meal yesterday with my daughter. I had battered haddock was lovely. My daughter had combo as main meal. Food always lovely. Best place in the town. Can be busy waiting time can be longer. I don’t mind when I know I’m getting fresh food. Keep your chef as food alit better than last year. Would recommend & return.
CarolK351 . 2018-08-30
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Went to the City Hotel with friends/family for late afternoon drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful. Cocktails were also decent enough for the cost. The venue itself (front lobby bar/dining) was quite messy/dirty and seemed to get worse as the sun set. Karaoke bar was also seemed to be quite dirty, even though it was only circa 9pm. Crowd also seemed to write rowdy quite early on in the eve. Would recommend for day time drinks/events.
ShaminiK6 . 2018-08-28
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Go to the city hotel often to meet up with friends for an evening meal and a Catch up. Food was good as usual and service was fine. This time we were sitting in the conservatory facing onto the car park which was ok but as it started to get darker outside we were left sitting in the dark at our meal asked to get a light on but all we got was a small floor lamp. After the meal we went to the bar/reception for a drink, as there was a few of us we sat at the reception area to be told your not allowed to drink there. Thought this was a Hotel? It wasn't busy so we weren't in the way just don't understand this no drinks policy in reception. We couldn't get out to car park at the back as they locked the doors it was only around 930 so had to Go out front door and around the back to car park to get our lifts home. The refurbishment is lovely but just felt let down.
karenmW7944WB . 2018-08-24
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Good customer service. Arrived at the busy time on a Saturday evening near to kitchen closing but they still let us come in and order. Food was good and arrived quickly. We weren't made to feel that we had to hurry up with our dinner due to the time.
Dolina M . 2018-08-21
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This was a delicious find. We wanted something simple like fish and chips. We shared a very generous meal and each of us enjoyed our pint of Guinness. The meal was fresh and enjoyed.
Morcella . 2018-08-19
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Went tonight at 745 to get told we could not order food the place was empty ? Was there last sat at night out and we all got tables and meals the girl that we spoke to went and had a look to see how much people were in then went to kitchen came back and said it was to busy ? We left to go some were else walk in and got a table x this place was busy but still we got serve
weeneecie . 2018-07-14
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went to the bar to order food to eat at the outside tables, I was Informed that because they were busy that we could only eat inside, I asked what was the difference between eating inside to outside....no answer from the staff, bad service from the hotel!!!
Stewart G . 2018-07-05
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We have been to this establishment many a time without fault. Today is different.
Cheekieern . 2018-07-01
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We were invited to a function held downstairs in the city hotel. It to say we were very impressed by the standards and friendliness of the staff. Prices were great and the buffet that was laid on was very good.
Alan F . 2018-06-24
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Really disappointed. Decided last minute to get a bite to eat so after a couple of bad experiences here we thought we would give them another chance. Never again!!!
dawngoodie71 . 2018-06-06
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I dined there at the weekend, first time I’ve been there, the staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was superb, first class, I’ll definitely be back & thoroughly recommend it
Teresa Jane D . 2018-05-29
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Het eten was lekker en het personeel heel vriendelijk! De full scotish breakfast en de poched egss waren lekker.
victorsmc2018 . 2018-03-12
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