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Such a let down as we have visited Mannings many times over a number of years and as my previous reviews state it was a great experience. Sadly not any more. Staff are inattentive, poorly trained and defensive. Cocktails took a longer than deemed reasonable to make and some slopped all down the glass. No welcome on arrival in an empty bar. It could be the flagship of the City. There are much better places to get a cocktail so try the Thomas Daniel where you get a warm welcome and smiles from very well trained staff.

The Tolcarne Inn is a pub in Newlyn, Cornwall, just outside of Penzance. I happened to be on my way to watch a film about an Irish architect, when I stopped in the Tolcarne Inn for lunch. Suspicious of gastro pubs, ranging from uppity to down-facing. Ladies were pleasant, very quiet clientele, like a village pub. I sat by the window with my book about the cognitive decline of Joe Biden, but when the food came, I forgot about Uncle Joe entirely. I ordered turbot with hollandaise sauce and asparagus, a side of boiled “Cornish dailies” and a white Americano. A warning about “small plates”. Quite, quite. You could have lost the fish in the wash, the two asparagus were stolen from a fisher-maid’s garden, the hollaindaise failed to mask the paltry dimensions. The bowl of potatoes, lathered in butter and dill, was substantial, boasting my fish like a thin man wearing large clothes. (£25 for the lot. Suspicious? I thought so too.) After the first mouthful, I was shocked. I chewed slowly, methodically, the flavours informing my tongue. The turbot was cooked with rock salt; the flesh keeps shape, easy to pull apart. The hollandaise has none of that wiry flavour; it’s smooth, not unlike a Bailey’s. Asparagus are tender, simple. Boiled “Cornish dailies” - new potatoes - are tender too. Dill and butter not overpowering. When you are filled with shock during a meal, this usually comes from the waitress dropping your plate, or some punter attacking the bar, but rarely the food. My modest meal shocked me. I forgot about Joe Biden, remembering my youth. Perfect fresh fish - prepared differently in Bermuda, but the same sensation. The outside world vanishes. Flawless food. Tourists ambling in and out of the pub, acting like the Inn was just another watering hole. No, no, no. My little turbot and asparagus and potatoes forced me back into the shell of my youth, I thought about people thinking about youth; what form it took, and so on. Walker is in shock, on the verge of tears. Now, at this point, you reach out and touch your partner’s hand, but I was alone. So the waitress came over and asked, “Is your food alright?” Because I’m thinking about time and space, prompted by the excellent food, I look up slowly, like a post-operative patient jigged back to life. “It’s flawless,” I said. “Suspiciously flawless,” I added. She smiles, walks away. Meanwhile another customer - frothy, biscuit-shirted - has the audacity to say their beer is “a bit frothy” when archangels and medcine men craft in the kitchen like so many Cornish saints. A chef peers out of the kitchen, catching my eye. A smug smile on his face. “Yes, you are God,” I want to say; I want to sing this from Newlyn to Planet Neptune.

Had a lunch outing with the team, and it was a hit! Delicious food, friendly service, and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed break

This is a little gem by the boating lake in Newquay

Beautiful pub and building....everyone very friendly and efficient...had whitebait and a crumble pudding...excellent....three real ales...all good

We had not tried this pub for ages, but used to be regulars. We dropped in on the off-chance and had supper. We were surprised to find a creative and inventive menu with some interesting stuff along side the pub classics. It was very good quality, well presented and portions were good. The prices were slightly full, but not excessive. The choice of beers/wines were good and the staff were polite, friendly and attentive. Eating in the restaurant area with a small dog didn't phase them at all. We were very pleasantly surprised and will be back.

Excellent fresh food, super staff. Just try it.

Very good restaurant, it’s a perfect place to taste good food

A great bar with great beers Scores bonus points for having ungendered toilets. And noone seemed threatened or uncomfortable. Wow. Who'd have believed it after all the fuss the media makes...

A perfect location for holiday goers in the torbay area, super friendly service, special thank you to Mike for a memorable experience. Food is always top-notch with speedy service and always a good pint. The Prince William has always been a welcoming location for our trips away to Brixham harbour.

Our party of 12 had a wonderful evening at Lusty Glaze enjoying an amazing pre dinner chat and chill having drinks and listening to the great Sundowner DJ set followed by a fabulous dinner served up Rich Mason and team aka The Pickled Chef in the restaurant area of Lusty. A special table was set out for us just as requested by the iconic Lusty Glaze Neon sign for my wife’s 60th birthday dinner, and the dedicated service we got throughout the evening was really personal, friendly and swift.We were all particularly impressed by how well waiter Eden kept all of us so well looked after.Great starters included the Camembert and the spicy chicken wings followed by equally delicious mains including the Wagyu burger and the Shellfish bowl . A really memorable night

¡Qué suerte tenemos de que este increíble restaurante haya venido a Poole! Comí aquí anoche y la comida, los sabores y el ambiente eran excelentes y los precios razonables. Tenía el plato vegetariano y mi marido, el shish de cordero. Bebimos cerveza libanesa y vino de la casa, ambos buenos. Estoy seguro de que este se convertirá en nuestro nuevo restaurante local favorito. Muchas gracias ☺️

We came to have dinner at Côte for Valentine’s Day! The food was amazing and we had a great time. This is the second time I come here and the staff is always welcoming and friendly. I have been to other Côte and this one is by far the best. Everytime we come to Gloucester we have dinner here. Thanks again.

We had a great anniversary meal here, food was excellent as always 😁

Really tasty and authentic food. We had pad Thai, Thai green curry and story fry. All of them were really tasty. The medium spice level is also really good. The hospitality was also good.