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WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THIS PLACE!? I'd like to start by saying this place used to be a 5 star establishment. It used to be spacious upstairs and the decor was lovely and the service was great. Since the move downstairs it's just not the same. Decor is cramped and uninspired. But the service tonight was awful. No guidance to the young staff on service. Who by the way were all very polite and well spoken when they did come to us, so this isn't a rant at them personally they just seem a bit inexperienced and in need of managing. From arrival it took 30 minutes for our drinks to arrive (2 small bottles and 2 empty glasses), they actually came after our shared starter. Then another 30 minutes for the mains. They've also stopped doing the complimentary prawn crackers and dip. The room was slightly cold too. Not great. Also nobody checked on us during meal or asked if we needed more drinks. (We did). I'm gutted to write this as the manager is lovely and the staff seem friendly but we won't come back which is a shame cos old orangegrass was fantastic. I wouldn't say avoid as the food is still lovely and tasty when it eventually arrives but don't hold your breath for service. Maybe it will be better for others next time. But the cramped downstairs and lack of atmosphere too is enough for me to write this review.

A lovely, warm, local pub that is very reasonably priced. We will visit again! I had previously had a bad experience but decided to give it another try with some friends over the festive period. I am so pleased I did. We arrived to a warm, friendly welcome, the drinks were very reasonably priced and we were made to feel at home throughout. The Manager/Owner (Glen) even took the time to discuss and apologise for the previous issues experienced. You would never get that from a larger organisation! Thank you to the whole team. We will definitely visit again.

Using Herbs and Spice on just eat had a 20% off offer so never to turn down money off and after looking at the big menu we decided to give them a go as there were plenty of new dishes for us to try. Now if the 20% off is good it means nothing if the meals were poor. This was far from the case, they were all excellent quality, received 15 minutes early, hot and ready to go. The Naan tikka was light and really tasty, sometimes they’re hard around the edges or lack filling, my son and I found the chips were really tasty but spicy whereas my husband found them lovely and tasty. Tikka rice was plentiful and lovely and after filling ourselves there’s enough leftovers for two tomorrow. Can’t fault the takeaway at all, glad we found it and gave it a try.

Order on just eat lost the Order never received complete disgrace never again complained on the phone very sad phone call regarding order never again

The Nook area of South Shields is the second largest shopping area, in fact with closures decimating the high street, the nook is probably the place to be for top up shopping, takeaways and sandwich shops etc. We fancied a sandwich and had passed Munchies a few times. Ironically it’s a few doors from a subway and nearby Greggs. Deciding to support the local shop, we entered Munchies, it’s tiny with a table and two chairs outside but the menu of sandwiches, panini is, breakfasts seemed endless. Lady serving was really friendly and gave us time to choose. Both my chicken chilli panini and husbands sausage mushroom and brown sauce, were ideal for lunch. Will go back again when I have the munchies!