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Being avid visitors to this pub and their sister venues we were so excited to book a breakfast with Santa and on Christmas Eve made it all the more magical! We’ve come home and I’ve felt compelled (despite the day!) to write this as I’m just so bewildered by the whole ‘experience’. Our booking was at 10. We waited 20 mins to be given a tiny fruit juice (mine was only a half-filled glass). I had hoped to ask why this was but staff, albeit minimal, were raced off their feet. We were given a tiny pastry each. Our food came at 11.10 which was over an hour after sitting there! We had got our little girl a Christmas activity book but chose not to bring it as we imagined we wouldn’t have had time! That was a mistake. She was understandably bored (as were we!) and waiting for a glimpse of the man in red! No such luck! When would he be joining in the breakfast was a continuous question! Soon, we hoped! Usually the pub is excellent at catering for families. We asked for some colouring (standard, usually) but none was available. We would have thought Christmas colouring would have been nice. The music wasn’t even Christmas songs- Waterloo by ABBA was one! Our six year old was bored and hungry (as were we!) having had a glass of milk for breakfast and a small banana in a bid to save ourselves for this wonderful breakfast! The food was good when it arrived, though beans were missing and we had to ask. The unlimited tea and coffee was nowhere to be seen. We asked for one cup which appeared about 15 minutes later. No more was offered or appeared to be available. We asked for a bottle of tap water for the table. A young girl slammed it down and walked off, without glasses. We asked again for glasses the next time she walked past. There was still no sign of Santa- given that this experience was sold as with him, this was peculiar! After paying, we were asked to wait in a makeshift gazebo. A lady was pairing faces which was a nice touch. However, there was Christmas colouring (sheets of plain paper!) and connect 4 and jenga. We waited in here for over half an hour. Hot chocolate and mulled wine were offered to adults but nothing for children. We didn’t see Santa until 12.20 which was in a little grotto. The Santa was realistic and the gift was nice. However, if we wanted to just see Santa we would have booked this elsewhere. We feel that this whole experience was disappointing. We had hoped for Santa to pop around the tables and interact with the children which was in the name ‘breakfast with Santa’. This was breakfast then visit Santa- absolutely not the same. Without the risk of sounding like the grinch (!) if your staff aren’t keen on working on Christmas Eve, simply don’t offer it. It was a lot of waiting for essentially a nice breakfast and 5 minutes with Santa. Having travelled over 30 mins to get there we feel we have wasted half the day. Again, these comments would have been happily passed onto staff, if we had seen any for long enough to communicate with them. Must do better, Bull’s Head. Sorry.

Lovely restaurant and staff but food overpriced and £5.50 for rice to go with a meal and around a fiver for a naan bread is nothing but extortionate plus the drinks were also overpriced

Por favor evite este restaurante si tiene alergia. Al reservar noté que había un miembro del grupo que tenía alergia a los frutos secos. Durante el pedido de comida, le dije a la camarera que un miembro del grupo tenía alergia a los frutos secos. Comimos los entrantes y luego nos informaron que el plato contenía cacahuetes. Esto es simplemente inaceptable y demuestra que el personal no está capacitado en alergias. Su incompetencia del más alto nivel y demostraba una falta de atención a sus clientes. Arruinamos completamente la comida y tuvimos que hacer un viaje a la farmacia más cercana para asegurarnos de que no había problemas de salud. Luego tuvimos que informar a los padres del niño que tendrán que monitorear esto durante el transcurso de la tarde y durante la noche. Nunca más usaré esta cadena.

Food okay, beef tacos were lacking texture and seemed a bit cheap, not worth £14. Starters were sub par, Sunday roast was very good, packed full of flavour. A bit on the pricier side, but very good service. Would go back, just not often.

Louise is an absolute saint bringing constant fun to work and always lightening the mood, it would be so glum without her

Just back from Seville and were visiting Manchester. Thought we'd compare the tapas. While the food was really good, we'd obviously been spoiled! Nowhere beats Seville for tapas. Service was really friendly, efficient even though they were really busy. Great vibe here. Lots of people were having a great time.

First time at your Knutsford restaurant, brilliant staff,food and atmosphere 👌. But more importantly the dogs were welcomed, we will visit again

Absolutely amazing food - I cannot fault our server Samet who looked after us from start to finish and even treated us a nice and friendly chat. My friend and I came out for a nice evening and that is exactly what we got and more. Thanks Samet and Hala restaurant, we will definitely be back soon!

Paramount Lebanese Kitchen delivers an excellent dining experience steps away from Paddington station. Their lamb shawarma wrap is a standout - perfectly seasoned with a harmonious blend of spices, and the meat was notably fresh. The wrap had that authentic Lebanese flavor you hope for. The restaurant itself has a vibrant atmosphere, bustling with diners which speaks to its popularity. Despite being busy, service was seamless. Our server Jad was a highlight of the visit - attentive, quick, and added some humor to the experience. We were promptly seated at a well-maintained table, reflecting their strong attention to cleanliness. The convenient location next to Paddington station makes it perfect for both locals and travelers looking for quality Lebanese cuisine. Based on my experience, this place is definitely worth a visit, particularly if you're craving a well-executed shawarma in a welcoming environment.

Excellent atmosphere and service. Enjoyed the Truffled cauliflower soup and Beetroot and ruby leaf salad for starters. Fillet of cod and half lobster for mains. Bakewell pudding and Paris-Brest for dessert. An excellent venue for a special occasion.

Visiting family in Bath and decided to go to the pump room for afternoon tea. We went to enquire and was told to come back at 2.30 and we would be able to have a table for 3. I was holding my small dog at the time. When we went back at 2.30 a different person then told us no dogs. We tried to explain that previously we were told we could be accommodated. Not happy as we waited almost 1 hour in the cold. Definitely not happy.

Francisco was incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome. We ordered the ramen. The ramen was good, but it didn’t have that freshly-made, artisan quality I was hoping for. The boiled egg could have been a bit softer, but that’s just a personal preference.

Excellent food, great ocean view, friendly staff. Fish stew was delicious!

Aslam, was great, lovely vibe and great service:)

Really great service and excellent food !