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Decent restaurants in and around town?

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FoyleFox

FoyleFox

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9 minutes ago, JonnyBoy said:

 

Blacksmiths arms in barrow and hunting lodge are both around £32 i think for 3 courses. Both regarded as "good" - prefer hunting lodge though, ate Blacksmiths arms for Sunday roast last weekend and it was really disappointing. 

In the end we went to The Crab and Cow in Leire, it was really nice and £32/34 for our 3 courses.

Our friends are Rugby way and we're NW so,  Barrow sadly wouldn't be ideal.

Also went to The Bull in Broughton for lunch last week, not Sunday and that was really nice. 

JonnyBoy

JonnyBoy

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7 minutes ago, FoyleFox said:

In the end we went to The Crab and Cow in Leire, it was really nice and £32/34 for our 3 courses.

Our friends are Rugby way and we're NW so,  Barrow sadly wouldn't be ideal.

Also went to The Bull in Broughton for lunch last week, not Sunday and that was really nice. 

 

I remember probably only three years ago you could get a good 3-course Sunday menu for around £25pp. Heard bull is OK now, last time i went was a bit young age group drinking place. May be worth giving it another go 

South Shire Fox

South Shire Fox

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19 minutes ago, FoyleFox said:

In the end we went to The Crab and Cow in Leire, it was really nice and £32/34 for our 3 courses.

Our friends are Rugby way and we're NW so,  Barrow sadly wouldn't be ideal.

Also went to The Bull in Broughton for lunch last week, not Sunday and that was really nice. 

Heard good things about that place. Need to give it a try

LFEFox23

LFEFox23

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On 01/12/2024 at 17:48, SemperEadem said:

Any good shouts for Curry houses in town than can house a big group?

Not the place at the top of Granby Street where you go downstairs into it.

Hmmm, Town no i couldn't but Mumbai Inn, London Rd or Spice Bazaar, Welford Rd are really top notch and only a 5-10 minute taxi!

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Livid

Livid

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Anyone know is Shimla Pinks has changed hands? 
 

It’s kind of our regular midweek pre match meal place for years. I’ve always loved it and never really had any dodgy side effects from eating there. 

 

Went last night for the first time this season, the usual staff didn’t seem to be in, menu had had a revamp. The food was decent, had my usual, slightly bigger portions if anything, just looked a little different. It wasn’t as busy as usual.

 

The problem was it just didn’t sit well afterwards just didn’t feel comfortable watching the game, had acid reflux on and off all night. 
 

Never had a problem before when eating there. 

Tommy G

Tommy G

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21 minutes ago, Livid said:

Anyone know is Shimla Pinks has changed hands? 
 

It’s kind of our regular midweek pre match meal place for years. I’ve always loved it and never really had any dodgy side effects from eating there. 

 

Went last night for the first time this season, the usual staff didn’t seem to be in, menu had had a revamp. The food was decent, had my usual, slightly bigger portions if anything, just looked a little different. It wasn’t as busy as usual.

 

The problem was it just didn’t sit well afterwards just didn’t feel comfortable watching the game, had acid reflux on and off all night. 
 

Never had a problem before when eating there. 

Bet you were Livid 

Tommy G

Tommy G

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23 hours ago, FoyleFox said:

In the end we went to The Crab and Cow in Leire, it was really nice and £32/34 for our 3 courses.

Our friends are Rugby way and we're NW so,  Barrow sadly wouldn't be ideal.

Also went to The Bull in Broughton for lunch last week, not Sunday and that was really nice. 

If you are out Lutterworth way try the Grey Goose at Gilmorton 

 

https://greygoosegilmorton.co.uk/sundaylunch/

 

 

Mike Oxlong

Mike Oxlong

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22 hours ago, Livid said:

Anyone know is Shimla Pinks has changed hands? 
 

It’s kind of our regular midweek pre match meal place for years. I’ve always loved it and never really had any dodgy side effects from eating there. 

 

Went last night for the first time this season, the usual staff didn’t seem to be in, menu had had a revamp. The food was decent, had my usual, slightly bigger portions if anything, just looked a little different. It wasn’t as busy as usual.

 

The problem was it just didn’t sit well afterwards just didn’t feel comfortable watching the game, had acid reflux on and off all night. 
 

Never had a problem before when eating there. 

My problem with curries is when they don’t shit well afterwards 

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Chris_OGrady

Chris_OGrady

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13 hours ago, South Shire Fox said:

Went Paddy Martens the other day and found it to be a bit overrated tbh. It wasnt bad by any means but i wasnt wowed like i was expecting considering the hype  

Yeah fair, I have quite a few mates who think similar. If you just want a standard curry and rice then it's nothing special at all. It's all the other indo/chinese and east african stuff, which you don't get at standard Indian restaurants, which makes it great IMO.

Bellend Sebastian

Bellend Sebastian

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Went to the Three Kilns last night. In common with quite a few similar places it's still sort of a pub, with big TVs showing music videos and the main dining area not the cosiest, but the food was really good and the service impressive given how busy it was. Was part of a massive booking and it was great to be able to order and pay at the counter first so we didn't have to faff about going through the bill at at the end.

 

Would go back, but next on the list is The Broadway

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Raj

Raj

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Not Leicester but went to Soho Tavern Hampton In Arden.

Really impressive place and lovely food.

 

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Trav Le Bleu

Trav Le Bleu

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14 hours ago, Chris_OGrady said:

Little Club was as good as ever last night. The starters are excellent! Was buzzing in there, both floors full.  

Weird how people want a different experience from their dining.

 

Whilst a full busy restaurant is a sign of a good restaurant (usually - sometimes is just good marketing and fads), I prefer a quiet (though not deserted) diner where you can readily get service.

Chris_OGrady

Chris_OGrady

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On 08/12/2024 at 12:23, Trav Le Bleu said:

Weird how people want a different experience from their dining.

 

Whilst a full busy restaurant is a sign of a good restaurant (usually - sometimes is just good marketing and fads), I prefer a quiet (though not deserted) diner where you can readily get service.

yeah fair. I think in an ideal world I'd like a place to be two thirds full. The service was still good in Little Club despite it being so full. 

Dr The Singh

Dr The Singh

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On 07/12/2024 at 21:51, Raj said:

Not Leicester but went to Soho Tavern Hampton In Arden.

Really impressive place and lovely food.

 

I'm going there tomorrow night, we have a xmas doo for work at the Hampton Country Club

 

Original in handsworth is the best, they have about 5 of them, the one next to the in laws, the old cottage isn't too bad. 

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CosbehFox

CosbehFox

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On 09/12/2024 at 14:21, Dr The Singh said:

I'm going there tomorrow night, we have a xmas doo for work at the Hampton Country Club

 

Original in handsworth is the best, they have about 5 of them, the one next to the in laws, the old cottage isn't too bad. 

Next one being sorted in Sutton Coldfield if they can satisfy the conservation officers 

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vandamman

vandamman

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On 09/12/2024 at 23:11, FoyleFox said:

Recommendations for somewhere fairly casual near Leicester Cathedral.

Could try Merchant of Venice on the Lanes, that’s got some great reviews and got nice atmosphere, albeit we only went in for drinks at the time. 

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Raj

Raj

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Went to worth a shot at the back of Aldi Hamilton last night.

Really good food, nice place but the service was slow

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