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I really don't understand where all these good reviews are coming from, I really don't. If you come in at a certain time of night, Phillies has a policy of making sure you are seated before you can order a drink. I don't understand this, but I can certainly provide some educated guesses based on the people who work here and the clientele who frequent it. One theory is that they want to keep single men who they think are looking to talk to women out – this place is woke to the nth degree so that would make absolute sense. So they order you to sit at the bar away from anyone else you might be able to strike up a conversation with, male or female. Another theory I have is that they're still trying to practice a form of 'social distancing', by which they don't want people who aren't in the same 'bubble' coming too close to each other, but that's a long shot, although I wouldn't discount that having something to do with it as well. I've never entered a pub before and heard the words uttered by a bouncer 'are you OK'. I left the house at 9pm tonight and it is now half 12. I've only had the time to tank 4 beers so clearly I am OK. That's the language of so-called 'safety' I'm very uncomfortable with. I am writing this review as I sit here and am as sober as a judge, I hope that my relatively good eloquence cements that point. As I came in, I was again told (I've been in before with a friend) that I need to take a seat and was ordered to take a seat at the bar. What is this? Apartheid? I ask that question in all honesty. The barmaid was at least off the ball enough for me to have to remind her that I haven't yet paid for my drink, but still. This is discriminatory, if not downright scary. I remember that The Shed, before it closed, also had a policy of not allowing single men to enter but this goes a step further. Then I witnessed a guy trying to push past the bouncer to get in and the staff seemed to just laugh it off as some reprobate trying to enter their circle. This really is the lowest of the low. The level of control over where somebody should sit, how bad they are feeling, and their 'fitness' to be in a local bar is getting beyond ridiculous. This is gentrification 2.0. What next? Wearing a badge saying that you are a 'safe' person? Absolutely bizarre. 1984-esque nonsense. I will never be back. This bar is the most unsettling one I've ever visited. I will quietly finish my pint and never be back again. Gobsmacked. On the whole, an Orwellian pub with incompetent and inattentive staff (but on the ball about where you are sitting), and a clientele who are all of the same demographic and narrow-minded worldview. Wow. Is this what they call a 'safe space'? I would feel a hell of a lot safer in downtown Mexico City.

We stayed over at the hotel on a Sunday and had dinner within the restaurant. The hotel staff were fantastic (Blake deserves special recognition - thank you!), and our room was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The hotel is located centrally so it’s easy for access to local amenities. The food in the restaurant was excellent and great value. The place was buzzing so we were so lucky to have booked in advance. The locals clearly enjoy the restaurant and made for a wonderful atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone for meals, drinks and stays.

We went for dinner with high expectations, but things fell short for us. The cuisine was not particularly to our liking, so our food choices were few. Cocktails were well prepared. Our final bill was outrageous for what was served in my opinion. I would not return.

Amazing variety and quality of gluten free options - plus generous service and nice ambience. We went three days in a row visiting 😍

Lovely Italian restaurant. Food was fresh and well presented. Good value. All the staff were kind and helpful. The owner was very chatty and answered all our questions regarding the cycle racing memorabilia.

WE have eaten here in the past and certainly this year as good as before We ate here for 7 nights an excellent menu of quailty food Staff excellent at all times we had no issues at any time Good selection of drinks at reasonable cost

Food is amazing ! Highly recommend

We had a fantastic evening last night at Papavero. We were a sizeable group. Greg and his team couldn’t have been more accommodating. The food was excellent, the service superb and they were very patient when we sat on. Thank you for a terrific evening!

Wow - cold outside and of my world how wonderful - we had the venison steam smoked salmon pate fish & chip Thai spring rolls. Absolutely fantastic. Really lovely food and friendly welcome and we had a dog - nothing was too much trouble and the Merlot from Romanian yes Romania was superb. If you have some time in Killin come here for food. Def recommend x

I didn't have food so I can not comment, however, the service was second to none, lovely girls behind the bar, it's reasonably priced for a city centre pub, it can get very busy but the atmosphere was great people talking to each other and strangers becoming friends, I true proper pub, 👍

Amazing. Honestly the selection we tried on holiday was all wonderful. I especially loved the coffee tower. Obviously it was all sweet, but surprisingly none of it was sickly sweet. Would definitely recommend!

Pizza was great but the real highlight was the garlic aioli fries 🤤🤤🤤

Fabulous restaurant in Donaghadee. So lucky to have it on our doorstep. Great place for a catch up with the girls. Fantastic food, great ambience and service. I had the daube of beef which was delicious! Scallops to start which were just perfect. Always good craic with Jody the owner! Reccomend a visit.

I'm starting a new job in the area next week and l'm looking forward to visiting this tavern tomorrow when l scope the place out. I may become a regular!

Food was brilliant. The menus were varied and included vegetarian and vegan options. Staff were excellent and service was quick.