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Nº 116 in 444 in Dover

Nº 6 of 8 Italian in Dover

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Had lunch here with three friends on August bank holiday Monday during the Sandwich Festival when the restaurant was fairly busy but not packed. We all ordered pizzas and then waited a very long time noticing that other customers who had arrived later were being served before us. One pizza arrived 25 mins after ordering and we waited another 10 minutes for the other three. All came on disposable plates with flimsy disposable wooden cutlery which proved incapable of sawing through the tough pizza base which had not been pre-cut into segments. After breaking two forks and making no impression on the pizza base with the knife I asked for metal cutlery and was informed that they had none. When I explained the problem and expressed my unhappiness the waiter shrugged his shoulders and wandered off leaving me no option but to tear my pizza into pieces with my bare hands. Thereafter no member of staff paid any attention to us and I had to go to the counter to order desserts and pay the bill. If you insist on eating here I recommend bringing your own cutlery.

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MikeFLondon . 2024-08-29

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We come here every time we visit family in Sandwich, and it never disappoints. Great vegan options, gluten free bases available, kids options, something for everyone.

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MidoriStorm . 2024-08-11

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An informal atmosphere, friendly staff, cardboard plates, no utensils and delicious pizza. This was our second visit and we will be back.

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Anthony H . 2024-07-31

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Personally, if I’m paying £30 for one pizza, a salad and two soft drinks I expect to get it served on a plate with cutlery. Not on a paper thing with hopeless wooden cutlery. We asked if there was proper cutlery and were told “no”. So is this really a takeaway with seating?

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Kelvin W . 2024-07-05

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A very easy and friendly booking before we sat down and enjoyed a lovely birthday meal. 1 of the party was gluten free and she hasn't stopped telling people how lovely the pizza was (the best she's tried) whilst another wasn't a big pizza eater yet, polished off his in next to no time. The staff were very helpful and when we wanted changes to pizza toppings this, was done with no trouble at all. The wine list was really good and the prices too. A good choice of pizza and salads meant we all left the restaurant with full bellies and big smiles. We will certainly be returning. Shout outs to the chefs and staff for a wonderful meal.

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tony_golf71 . 2024-07-02

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Great to return. Has not been back here since Covid & had a delicious pizza feast. Such an excellent & quirky venue with pizza every bit as good, if not better, than those that I have had in Italy

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NAHR1234 . 2024-03-21

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I have always loved takeaway pizza and gelato from the drill hall but dined in for the first time : it was delicious as always and to top it off, the vibe of the restaurant was fab. The staff were so attentive, welcoming and nice. A wonderful addition was Ashley Green who entertained us with some incredible magic and mind reading- it was brilliant and really made the evening special.

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Lbonnie9 . 2023-12-05

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I know times are tough right now, but not really and excuse to be frugal... My husband, son and I popped in here last week to grab a quick lunch, as we had visited the area to look at a house at lunch time, so were too famished to wait until we got home. The plan was to get a basic meal for sustenance so ordered 2 sandwiches (for myself and my husband) and a kids pizza for my son. The pizza arrived first, and was pretty standard (if a little pricey for what it was)... no major complaints. It was oven baked and looked and tasted okay. When the sandwiches arrived however, my husband and I just looked at each other as if to say 'is this it?'. The menu read well, and the selection of fresh ingredients looked very appetising. My husband had ordered a ham and gorgonzola sandwich and I ordered a herby sausage and caramelised onion. What we imagined we were getting versus what we actually got were world's apart. My imagination pictured a couple of plump gourmet sausages, slathered in sweet oozy red onions and wedged between two thick slices of fresh loaf... with a garnish of salad leaves. What I actually got was the equivalent of a half a crumbled sausage on two small slices of dry sour dough, with a teaspoon of thinly spread onions. My husband was similarly disappointed. Honestly? What was even the point. We were both so hungry after consuming our bland and meagre portions that we ended up consuming our sons discarded pizza crusts. My recommendation... charge a little more, but take some pride in what you serve your customers. I know times are tough, but better to build up a happy and loyal customer base who come back again and again for more.

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orlam507 . 2023-11-11

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The best pizza in East Kent. This place is a great restaurant and stopping off point for exploring the local area. The pizza is made from excellent ingredients and tastes better than even the pizzas on holiday ! The staff are approachable, service is fast, there are nice areas to sit for groups, couples and even a dog. Finish your meal off with locally made ice cream and you've got Sandwich's ideal lunch spot.

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MKMolly23 . 2023-11-04

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Popped in here on a Sunday afternoon for an ice-cream. Service was mixed, the 1st girl was great, friendly and attentive. (Red head with glasses) The second girl was unbelievablly rude, virtually throwing the ice creams at us ! Set up was a bit random, but had a nice atmosphere. Ice cream was nice but expensive, I asked for 2 scoops and got 1.....

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DazLaw . 2023-10-11

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The best pizza in the world (and I got to Italy a lot!) super venue, the gluten free options are excellent and the bar superb. The owners only use sustainable products and the service is superb.

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elizabeth h . 2023-09-02

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We called in here for a lunch before heading home. We were against the clock due to car parking restrictions. The staff did their utmost to serve us as quickly as they could and we were delighted to enjoy a sandwich lunch and a drink. Food was good and the lunch was served with a smile. We will return, thank you.

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Deborah L . 2023-08-17

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A really nice experience with family. Pizzas were good but in the "less is more" range A little on the pricey side - if the pizzas had a little more toppings I think the prices would be correct Staff were very friendly and attentive Toilets could do with some tlc. Or maybe an additional toilet All in all a nice experience

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bill l . 2023-08-17

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We popped in after golf at the last minute and had a great evening. Lovely wood fired pizzas, great service and as a bonus we had entertainment in the form of a magician/mind reader which was highly entertaining and made for a great evening that we had not expected. Would definitely visit again when in the area

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NorthStar55713301538 . 2023-08-16

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A delicious pizza and salad. Lovely experience with my granddaughter. What lovely staff you have! The young lady made us very welcome and Rory looked after us like a gentleman. Well done everyone!!

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615yolandah . 2023-08-15

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Gorgeous pizzas, great and knowledgeable staff and lovely surroundings - would highly recommend! Also dog friendly.

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goodappetite . 2023-08-10

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The Drill Hall has an excellent menu especially for vegans, but is not exclusively vegetarian or vegan. The restaurant had a lovely chilled atmosphere, the staff were very friendly & helpful and the food and drink was as delicious and to top it off it is also dog friendly. I completely recommend this restaurant and will definitely visit if I am ever in this area again.

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MattBenson . 2023-08-08

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We arrived unannounced Got a great table Staff were really helpful and fast Great table button for serving The food is delicious and fresh Thank you for a great meal today Cheers cliff

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340cliffw . 2023-06-04

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We had read that dogs are welcome, this is true, plenty of space if you choose you table well. Many pizza choices, wood fired oven, good drinks list, pizza for dessert with ice cream, it was a good evening for reasonable money. Compostable plates and single use cutlery. It is on our revisit list

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docmarns . 2023-05-30

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large pizzas for eat in or take away, traditionally cooked italian style, vast choice of pizza , slighlty more costly than I would like but very tasty, better than most high street pizza places

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Canterburytraveller1 . 2023-03-12

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Paper plates and plastic cutlery are an eco contradiction but that’s how you get your dinner presented. Surety wooden cutlery is more environmentally focused? Maybe they don’t do washing up and the environment doesn’t come in to it. The food is delicious and artisan but I found it an overkill with certain ingredients- a minor point. Would I revisit? Possibly not especially with the array of tip options presented when you pay with a card. Surely a tip box is more discreet. As I say it’s all a bit of a contradiction.

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Spandau45 . 2023-02-22

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We visited The Drill Hall in Sandwich, Kent for their ‘Tricky Tuesday’ event. This venue has such a great, quirky, arty atmosphere and the food is exceptional, especially the pizzas straight from the pizza oven - so fresh and tasty. Our waitress was so attentive, accommodating and friendly. The entertainment was an added bonus and so clever. Visit their website for other events. All in all a wonderful evening and we will definitely be going back!!

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Alison O . 2023-02-18

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Bad experience. Hospitality is disappointing enough in general now in the UK but this place is terrible

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Dashcloud . 2023-01-24

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We had two great pizzas in here. Good quality toppings and manageable size. The service was quick and super friendly. Nice atmosphere. Dogfriendly. Would recommend without hesitation and hope to be back.

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Dall_Lodge_Killin . 2022-11-17

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I was critical of their organisation last time so felt it only fair to balance that with a positive review on this occasion. We were happy to return because the quality of their pizzas is undeniable and also because this is a relaxed venue if...

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black-deuce . 2022-10-19

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Visited here with my husband when we had a free couple of hours in Sandwich. Great selection of gins and beers. We sat next to the pizza oven and had a chat with the guy making them which was really nice. The sourdough pizzas are...

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Hclarke2194 . 2022-09-11

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Really tasty pizzas in a large airey venue. Friendly service. A good family experience for all ages in a very pretty spot by the river

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Joofsh . 2022-08-15

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Sublime pizzas with so many delicious vegan options. The owners really know quality vegan food including brilliant Mozzarella, vegan blue cheese and facon. The gelato is homemade and the vegan choices amazing. This is a gem of an independent business. It’s quirky with patio furniture...

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54barryh . 2022-07-23

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Had a great time here and the food was delicious as always. Fortunately we'd booked as the place was busy but service was still prompt and friendly. The icecream is amazing do and they do bread/cakes to take away. Will go again.

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DanPMG . 2022-06-20

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We were regular visitors to the Drill Hall before COVID restrictions prompted them to seize the opportunity to ramp up prices substantially (and permanently). Up to that point, pizzas were consistently excellent whilst organisation and service were friendly but erratic. On principle we’ve used them...

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black-deuce . 2022-05-29

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I am ashamed to admit that as a life long sandwich resident tonight was the very first time I have actually eaten out at the drill hall.. With at least one pizza a week being a basic necessity for survival, I cannot believe that I...

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SamG361 . 2022-05-21

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Had a good experience with the friendly staff and great wood fired pizza. It was quite tasty. Good hip venue that offers a variety of tasty treats.

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celticfire2019 . 2022-05-13

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I took my family here for lunch on a Sunday, the entire restaurant was empty when we arrived but despite this. We were kept waiting behind a rope barrier at the entrance for over 10 minutes whilst 3 members of staff who were doing nothing...

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RyanTaylor954 . 2022-04-28

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Visited the Drill Hall today, we booked a table recently. A few large bookings were there that evening. There was plenty of staff on duty, but did take along time to be served. Pizza was excellent. An enjoyable visit, but we would have been happy...

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998SueR . 2022-04-16

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The food was ok at best, service was not good, we were given two wrong drinks one being a full sugar drink after explicitly explaining I needed a diet drink due to being diabetic, we were sat at a table and where not given cutlery...

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458dominicp . 2022-04-16

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Huge airy room, with a warehouse feel. Seating is rattan garden furniture. Which would be great for a group wanting to sit together. There were no smaller tables, which meant you had to talk loudly across the table as the tables are wide. We stopped...

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DDBKent . 2022-04-03

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Went in as had a good looking hot chocolate menu. I ordered mint, hubby ordered salted caramel. Both were v bland and needed far more chocolate powder. Was basically Luke warm milk with a snuff for a hint of chocolate. Would not recommend.

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Thorpy86 . 2022-03-27

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As the title suggests, a great place to pop in for a quality pizza. Partucularly the mascarpone and speck one! Highly recommended.

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WithoutAHitch1 . 2022-03-23

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This place is wonderful dealing with 3 of us with differing allergies So fresh so tasty lovely fresh ingredients could see them being made fabulous oven Never in my life did I ever imagine me eating a hot Nutella with gelato ice cream pizza but...

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867trishs . 2022-02-20

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Pizza is great, ice-cream is delicious and both have excellent vegan options. Dogs very welcome and the sofas are really comfy They also sell bread

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londontraveler888 . 2022-02-13

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I have been to the Drill Hall many times for takeaway pizza during the lockdowns and have always been impressed by their positive attitude and friendly demeanour. Today was no different. I decided to pop in for a quick coffee and sandwich after walking the...

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PoppyJulia . 2022-02-01

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This place is such an absolute gem! I love the food, it is actually very good value and will be back again and again and again! Thanks for delicious pizza's last night,my son loves the mini pizza Teddy bear:)

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SimonAae . 2022-01-15

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A friend recommended lunch here as I am only just getting out again after staying safe. I wanted good Covid protections and this restaurant was excellent. Neither of have big appetites so as we knew they serve very generous sized pizzas, opted to share one...

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V4511RGelisabeths . 2021-11-20

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We only stopped for a takeaway ice cream (after a disappointing sandwich elsewhere) but were very impressed with the service, value and of course delicious ice creams! We wish we had stopped there for our sandwich too!

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714katya . 2021-10-29

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Having been for a great walk today ( 29th October 2021) from Sandwich to Sandwich Bay beach, coming back across St Georges golf course we stopped here for a late lunch. Great environment and service and real, delicious pizza and coffee. What made it even...

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nigela509 . 2021-10-29

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So the food is great but I went in recently to sit down for food and was told it would be a 1 hour wait for food. Not sure how as pizza’s don’t take that long and it wasn’t that busy. Decided to walk away...

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Dreamer00956897247 . 2021-10-26

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Dined in October 21 “Interesting” use of rattan garden furniture and sun umbrellas inside an old drill hall. Nice choice of pizzas and drinks. Call button on the table to attract a waiter. Good levels of cleaning. Just one irritation. Several signs highlighting a “plastic...

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StoneBalancer . 2021-10-19

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Ate here last weekend as our go to pizza place in Sandwich now shut on Sundays. Very big & open, barn style, with equally large tables (garden furniture, which go well with the vibe) and lots of garden lights. Nifty button on the table to...

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timbo46 . 2021-09-29

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Difficult to add a new entry on quality, staff friendliness or food production. The otherwise bland drill hall has been transformed to create an intimate garden space. Clearly the management team would like to develop the business, which if supported by council, would bring further...

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883nigels . 2021-09-22

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Staff really nice and courteous, wasn’t too bad for a Friday night… we didn’t book and a nice lady got us a table. Button system on the table, so when your ready press away. Not bad prices, great selection of food, beers and gins. We...

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263andif . 2021-09-19

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Very nice tasty pizzas ,you do wait a bit but it’s worth the while. Open plan kitchen looks clean and tidy. Will be back again.

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golden f . 2021-09-18

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I visited last week, after getting lost on my way to another location. I just happened to stumble across this place, but I'd heard a lot about it from some friends who are gluten free or vegan. I asked to sit and order, and a...

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Hollieeee . 2021-08-21

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Advertised breakfast on the door. Sat down only offer “stuff on toast” menu so hard to understand. Asked for a English breakfast got told it was only “stuff on toast” so we ordered sausage, bacon, egg and beans on toast. It came on a cardboard...

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Nomad21861815859 . 2021-07-29

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Weekly visits for the best pizza! Dog walk pit stops for pastry’s and drinks. Love it here! Kept us sane having take out during lock down.

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NorthernMegan . 2021-07-14

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Wow!! Real pizza cooked the way they should be in a real Italian wood fired oven! Fresh ingredients to cater for all. Huge variety of choice for Vegans and carnivorous folks with gluten free a plenty, served on earth friendly plates that turn into compost!!...

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David_B_Derrett . 2021-07-10

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Lovely place for lunch. Good choice of food. Delicious ice creams. Friendly quick service. Good covid hygiene in place.

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Jackie F . 2021-06-20

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Homemade sourdough toast...baked beans without the additives...crispy smoked bacon...fresh mushrooms...all cooked in a big wood fired oven.......and breakfast tea leaves in a pot for two.......c'mon....eating inside out aswell....the mind boggles.

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970SteveC . 2021-05-30

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I purchased a pizza and ice cream from here on 2 separate occasions and I can honestly say both the pizza and ice cream was incredible, you can tell that both are quality ingredients which make them both taste amazing. The pizza I had a...

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Lednn . 2021-05-19

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Came here today for lunch with family. Our first meal out where we could sit indoors and the first day of opening for the Drill Hall after coming out of lockdown. We all went for different pizzas and every one of us claimed ours was...

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NicW413 . 2021-05-18

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Not sure on the previous review, as the staff were really friendly and attentive. Our drinks were served straight away and we waited less than 10 minutes for our pizza. The pizza was amazing!! And I'd recommend just going for the ice cream!! Hands down...

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Tamzinwebb . 2021-04-24

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Had to wait absolutely ages for drinks, as mentioned in previous reviews, staff are so so slow and disengaged from the task at hand. They were offering a deal with drinks when we visited; which they then forgot to give, but a member of staff...

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KMFood-drink . 2021-04-11

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Before the first lockdown we eat here once a week its brilliant to bring children and get the best pizza this side or Milan. After lockdown we went regularly again and felt really safe as a proper process had been put in to ensure distancing....

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SimonW380 . 2021-01-06

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In testing times positivity, good service and great coffee make tings just that little bit easier. The takeaway menu is extensive but the quality is consistently good. We only ordered coffee, but the simple touch of free toast and awesome cakes available to buy made...

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Exiles . 2021-01-02

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Great selection of vegan products! They had vegan hot chocolate and brownies to take away which were lovely. Only problem was the staff were very very slow, not in only making the drinks but actually giving them to the customers as well. We went back...

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francesca01012017 . 2020-11-22

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Love it here! Obviously they smash the pizzas but the hot chocolates I’ve picked up in lock down are amazing! Oh and the bread !!

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jjo1009 . 2020-11-14

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Best pizza I have had in the UK. Service was very efficient and extremely friendly . I was absolutely blown away by the quality and freshness of the meat topping . Pizza was delicious . We will return -and soon too !

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Rebecca S . 2020-10-30

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Best gluten free pizza I’ve ever had. My husband had a Porchetta pizza and said it was the nicest pizza he’d ever had. Restaurant felt very Covid safe and the staff were lovely

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ransleyfamily . 2020-10-23

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that we had whilst visiting Sandwich. Excellent pizza-'Earl Montague' -so good we had a second. Ice cream for desert was just as goodStaff very friendly, efficient and welcoming, also very knowledgeable and passionate about what was on the menu. Plenty of space around to comply with CV19 measures.It was also good to see that The Drill Hall is committed to 'plastic free'.

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KathrynS796 . 2020-10-16

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We were in Sandwich for the weekend and visited this restaurant after a long walk in the countryside.Warm welcome, including our dog and were seated and served very quickly. Very good Covid measures (tables spaced out, all staff wear masks, disposable/ecofriendly plates, bell on table to ring waiter/waitress). The pizzas are to die for and the gelato was very good as well! We'll definitely be back if in the area.

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Marleen W . 2020-09-21

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Just had a family lunch time meal at the Drill Hall. We each had a vegan pizza & were so very delighted with the quality, the service, the price & the tastes. We didnt stop there. We also tried their delicious vegan ice creams. The Drill Hall is opposite the beautiful River Stour. So just a very special dining experience indeed. We'll be back!!

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Candy G . 2020-09-20

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Great pizza, but poor lighting and seating and tables, they charge if you want an alternative topping as a substitute which I don’t understand Service was ok but lacking friendliness

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chancanterbury . 2020-09-10

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Have passed by many times and finally decided to try when out for a bike ride. So glad we did, great choice of pizzas and the salad we shared was also nice. Everything was spotlessly clean and staff very friendly.

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Jacqueline M . 2020-09-06

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Down in Sandwich for a short break, popped in for a drink, and stayed for lunch. Service was excellent, social distancing etc perfectly organised. The IPA was great, as was the wine. Pizza absolutely delicious. Great place.

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bazlam . 2020-09-05

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This place has a bit of a student vibe though the clientele was a mixture! The menu is basically pizza and ice cream. There is a huge choice of pizzas including a vegan selection; they can also do gluten free bases. My son described his pizza as one of the best he’d ever had. Good service and reasonable prices too.

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GeoffC164 . 2020-08-31

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Went last night to celebrate my Grandsons 15th Birthday - was perfect in every way - the organisation in these Covid times very well organised - the efforts they went to explain system great - the attentive service by Callum who was so good even to bringing a birthday cake to the table with lovely happy birthday singing - the pizzas were great -lovely wine - all in all a perfect evening. Thank-you so much - we are a family in catering so not the easiest to please! but I want to say Thank you for making this such a special evening and we were even allowed to take our 2 dogs - so rare these days - so glad you are there - We always go there when we go to Sandwich was my grandsons choice For his special day - highly recommend this place!

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mckeowntrish . 2020-08-27

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We turned up just after opening time and were efficiently dealt with, hand sanitizers by the door where we waited, not long, trace and tracked by staff..shown to a table of our choice...if you don’t like bench seating like us ask to be moved. Pleasant staff during awkward times. Food was excellent one pizza and a very nice salad more than enough for us. All in all and under Covid circumstances we can’t fault the Drill Hall. Thanks guys we appreciated your attention.

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Misterstonehead . 2020-08-26

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Although we were recommended this restaurant we were very underwhelmed. It’s a large atmosphere-less space which has been organised to meet with social distancing requirements. We were shown to uncomfortable canteen style bench seating even though there were many empty tables with chairs. We were told these were reserved even though we were in and out before any of them were used. The space did not feel clean and I found a hair on our table. The pizzas were undercooked and 2 of our party felt nauseous for the rest of the evening. Food was served on styrofoam plates with plastic cutlery making it hard to actually eat - and the bill? Almost £50 for 3 pizzas, a glass of tap water and two alcoholic beverages. Wouldn’t recommend and won’t be returning.

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mandywK8164EG . 2020-08-26

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This is a great place with excellent pizza, beer and ice-cream. Nice space, lots of room. The service is a little slow but that is the only criticism.

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tanno1992 . 2020-07-30

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Second time for us here - we aren’t local but came back for a special visit. Great pizzas, brilliant social distancing solutions. Most people taking away. We all had calzone - the teens had their normal margueritas folded. Garlic bread with pesto and mozerella was lush. Topped off by great ice cream. Portions big - calzone between two with a salad would have done for us but we couldn’t agree on which! Great vegan menu too!

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4plusadogandcat . 2020-07-21

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This place is a little gem. The pizzas are amazing and the staff even better. They have really got post lockdown sorted and made us feel very relaxed with the way they are dealing with all the restrictions. It was very organised and a well thought out COVID secure environment. It’s obvious that a lot of thought, work and investment had gone into this, to make it work. The staff are so friendly, and happy to allow dogs inside, which is the perfect end to a long beach walk. A lovely relaxed atmosphere adds to a superb experience and the Pizza are fantastic.

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suzannek52 . 2020-07-19

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We visited the Drill Hall last Wednesday just after the restrictions had been lifted. The social distancing was well managed and the staff were polite friendly and very good.What can I say best Pizza I have had outside of Italy in fact I would say better there is a wide choice including Vegetarian and Vegan will be visiting again and again

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sixpence569 . 2020-07-10

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This place is great if you want low spec and casulIt's a large room with little furniture so was very noisy! Also very cold when we were thereI found seats uncomfortable and felt the disposbal cutlry and plates wastfullPizza not as crisp as I would have expekted from a wood stove thing and the toppings were sparse for the priceOne of our group had folded pizza which she said was OK but the OHs glutan free was a little tasteless and not as crispy as ones we've had elsewhere

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DoverFoody . 2020-07-09

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This place boasts about its sourdough pizza and that is what brought us here on a recent tour of Sandwich. Unfortunately their pizza is actually made with yeast! ( I KNOW all you sourdough afficionados!)It is a small working area however, when i went, the owners were belittling their staff which is never something i want to witness.Toilets were none too clean but don;t want to put you off!I found the pizza mediocre and lacking in flavour....also seemed expensive for the area and qualityI only visit this area a few times a year so I doubt they will miss my custom but will be spending my money elsewhere in future

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SarahLittlePrincess . 2020-07-05

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Our family have been using the Drill Hall on a regular basis ever since it opened, perhaps twice a month, or sp. It is exclusively a pizza restaurant, don't think you can even get chips (probably not a bad thing)! For desert they do a variety of ice creams and sorbets. Their pizzas are more expensive that most of the pizza chain restaurants; however, the quality of their pizzas more than compensates for the extra few pounds you have to pay. I don't think I've had a better pizza outside of Italy (perhaps not even there). The ice cream and sorbets, which I understand are made on site, are also fantastic, albeit a little more expensive than your regular ice cream vendor. Like all things in life, to get high quality you pay more. Personally, I think the Drill Hall is good value for money. Our regular visits willl continue.

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553AshDek . 2020-03-21

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Having been diagnosed with coeliac disease many years ago, eating a good pizza is a very rare treat. At the Drill House the owner knows exactly what's required to minimise risk! Dough is made away from everything else, his pinny is changed, the shovel that puts the pizza in the oven is scrubbed and there is a special work area. The pizza I got at the end of it was truly awesome! The base was thick and like a 'real' pizza and the toppings were yum! Thanks so much! I will be back!!

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mieke v . 2020-03-16

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This is a knockout pizza parlour on the quayside in the wonderful town of Sandwich. It's called the drill hall because that's what to was previously I believe. It's an unconventional, large space which fits in well with ambience of the place. The pizzas are really excellent. They're authentically Italian in look and taste and are HUGE too - perfect.My favourite? The Amici Della Carne - hot, spicy and so big it's a real challenge, but I always pass the test!So should you. When in town give it a try. On the other hand, they do takeaways too.

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PeteRobbo8502 . 2020-03-06

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Good wood-fired oven pizza after walking from Deal to Sandwich - we visited lunchtime on a Saturday in Feb there were a couple of booked parties in but luckily space enough for all including dogs...plenty of choice including GF & drinks/ full bar. Typical prices & gin-of-the-day sounding good plus gelato ice-cream but we didn't have room!

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lpcruiser . 2020-02-13

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Visited the drill has recently what a Lovely evening we all had. fantastic traditional homemade pizza’s friendly staff can’t wait to visit again for another relaxing evening.

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jimjI5300YB . 2020-02-09

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We can't praise the Drill Hall highly enough. We booked well in advance for a large family birthday event for up to 30 people aged from 4 months to 86! The owners and staff were incredibly helpful, allowing us to bring our own decorations and providing pizzas for varying diets. Service was quick and we loved the fact that young children were welcomed. We even brought our own birthday cake! Big thank you Drill Hall for making this birthday event a very happy one!

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Chrismcquaid . 2020-02-09

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Real pizza, real ingredients, amazing value. Good vegan dishes and the warmest welcome to rival anyone.Everything prepared for you to see, and cooked in the most beautiful Italian wood fired oven.The best pizza I've had in a very long time. The calzone is to die for! Thank you all!

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KnuttyD . 2020-02-09

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Delicious pizzas and great service, will be coming back!! Love the vegan options and will recommend to anyone

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Aby F . 2020-02-09

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I first visited the Drill Hall back in 2019. Now, I don't usually like pizza, only due to personal preference, but when I ate the truffle mushroom pizza (cant remember the name) it blew my mind into a different dimension. The crisp, the flavor, the EVERYTHING! from the moment I walked in until the moment I left, the smile on my face was everlasting due to the festival of flavors that remained in my mouth. the service - absolutely bloody 10/10. From the moment I walked into the Drill Hall I knew it was a friendly place. The smiles, the kindness the energy is exactly what we need. To be able to sit and eat some delicious food and feel comfortable like you're in your own home? absolutely, yes please! I make visiting The Drill Hall a priority, my friends, family love it and we visit religiously once a fortnight. Every pizza/Gelato i had tasted has stayed with me, and I will always be adventurous with Pizzas as i know I have full trust at the Drill Hall! Guys, just go. Take your dog for a walk down the river and stop in. It will not be a regret. Outstanding service, outstanding food. OH, and not to mention the excellent Vegan and Gluten free menu!

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alexsimmy . 2020-02-09

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Called in for lunch today after hearing lots of good reviews. We’d always been put off by the thought of eating off of paper plates with plastic cutlery sat around patio furniture. Pizzas were ok but had better - service really poor - 2 lads on more focussed on chatting than serving us. Pizzas arrived plonked on table and walked off. No advising us where cutlery was etc. I went over to ask and he dismissively pointed at the corner. Food hygiene wasn’t good with someone going into the kitchen area to make food for himself and one of the staff members munching on pizza whilst serving. Despite fact we were only ones in neither of the 2 staff came to check all was ok. There is no need to eat off of paper plates and have plastic cutlery. They’ve got loads of space to have a dishwasher and it’s much better environmentally. It is utterly ridiculous. And as for the patio furniture ...They’re charging normal restaurant prices but the overall experience is low budget. Lacklustre effort which is somewhat typical of a lot of the establishments in Sandwich that is stuck in c1970 still.

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deealighted . 2020-02-06

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Ok, we came here on a Thursday night. Ordered at the bar and our pizzas were brought over relatively quickly. Lovely pizzas. Only one thing I would say is that they should have two separate que's, one to order food etc.. but another if you just want to order drinks etc. As I would imagine at the weekend it would be very busy and if you had food and wanted another drink, you would spend a while in the que etc... apart from that, very tasty!!

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clairem30 . 2020-02-06

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Eaten here several times as locals and as regulars for gelato in the summer-went as a family this evening-ordered my favourite usual pizza with fennel sausage-out of the 8/10 slices on my pizza on only one slice had 3 little ‘blobs’ of fennel sausage -didn’t make a fuss but when a passing member of staff came by I asked if I could possibly have a bit of the sausage, being the reason that it was why I had especially ordered that particular pizza-I watched him mention this to another staff member ,they looked over at me and went to the pizza chef,had a discussion,looked at me again and then sent someone back to me-that person then said that if I wanted more sausage I had to pay for it as that was the amount that the pizza came with- I double checked with him that they were happy that only one slice of the whole pizza came with that amount of sausage and he said yes ,you’ll have to pay if you want more.

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Ali_poo_9 . 2020-01-24

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No heating, garden furniture to sit on, disposable cutlery, reasonably priced food. If you do go, ask to sit next to the pizza oven, it’s the warmest place! I Wouldn’t bother again!

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767leei . 2020-01-19

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Arrived to a cold reception in every way, this restaurant is freezing. It started badly and went down hill from there. Diners eating with their coats on. Plastic furniture and cutlery.

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joi125 . 2020-01-19

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Rather expensive meal seeing as you have to order at the bar and the fact that the seating is garden furniture so the seating height isn't ideal for eating. Elbows in the air. Found the need to take cushions from other seats to bolster the whole family (were not short either). Nice pizzas and cooked in an open plan kitchen on a clay oven but still a little too much for the overall experience.

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Mr-visitor-79 . 2020-01-09

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We first ate pizza when it was an oven on a van in the Guildhall Square and the owner also did a corporate party. We enjoyed the pizzas then. He has since expanded and moved into The Drill hall an it’s a great move. We loved it the moment we stepped in. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the ethos hasn’t changed and the pizzas are the most flavoursome pizzas we have eaten. Everything is homemade - even the ice cream. No plastic. Plenty of choice, the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. There’s a bar too. They have drinks of the week, the gin last night was really tasty. Already planning a return visit with friends. Wonderful. Best evening out that I have had for a while.

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Kelk C . 2020-01-04

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Honestly, the best gluten free pizza I have EVER had. It was so amazing that I was concerned that it wasn’t GF (obviously it was, but it was THAT good!) dog friendly too. Just brilliant.

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MillieR986 . 2020-01-01

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