Costock_Fox 11,218 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September 4 minutes ago, Wolfox said: Looking for options for my wife’s birthday Must be restaurant with rooms and really good food ideally within an hour of Leicester I looked at Hambleton Hall - eye wateringly expensive - £600 The olive branch Clipsham is a nice Michelin star place and is a bit easier on the pocket - but we’ve been there before (really enjoyed it) Any thoughts? Sat Bains in Notts fits the bill. Probably will be similar price for an outstanding meal with incredible wine with a room, it’s worth it though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfox 4,036 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September 2 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said: Sat Bains in Notts fits the bill. Probably will be similar price for an outstanding meal with incredible wine with a room, it’s worth it though. Really good shout…. I’ve actually been there years ago and stayed one New Year’s Eve…. Had a stinking cold and didn’t enjoy it as much as I should have done - went to be le early! it’s looking like £500 before wine and extras - doable, but was hoping for something closer to the £300 mark really Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Costock_Fox 11,218 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September 30 minutes ago, Wolfox said: Really good shout…. I’ve actually been there years ago and stayed one New Year’s Eve…. Had a stinking cold and didn’t enjoy it as much as I should have done - went to be le early! it’s looking like £500 before wine and extras - doable, but was hoping for something closer to the £300 mark really Ouch, not good going there with not taste. I went and did the kitchen bench, pretty weird getting sloshed in the middle of a working kitchen . Have you been Johns House? No rooms there though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfox 4,036 Posted 28 September Report Share Posted 28 September 14 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said: Ouch, not good going there with not taste. I went and did the kitchen bench, pretty weird getting sloshed in the middle of a working kitchen . Have you been Johns House? No rooms there though. Yeah…. Kind of killed it not being able taste the food! I haven’t tried John’s house yet…. Wasn’t available and has no rooms - put the mockers on that idea…. it’s on the list and will try it soon I’m sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miquel The Work Geordie 11,162 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 12 hours ago, Wolfox said: Really good shout…. I’ve actually been there years ago and stayed one New Year’s Eve…. Had a stinking cold and didn’t enjoy it as much as I should have done - went to be le early! it’s looking like £500 before wine and extras - doable, but was hoping for something closer to the £300 mark really How pricey is the Alchemilla gaff in Nottingham up Derby Road way? That's got a star too iirc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfox 4,036 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 5 minutes ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said: How pricey is the Alchemilla gaff in Nottingham up Derby Road way? That's got a star too iirc Good suggestion… Looked really interesting…. Full on the 9th October though Will have a look another time though 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilsthorpe Blue 154 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 16 hours ago, Wolfox said: Looking for options for my wife’s birthday Must be restaurant with rooms and really good food ideally within an hour of Leicester I looked at Hambleton Hall - eye wateringly expensive - £600 The olive branch Clipsham is a nice Michelin star place and is a bit easier on the pocket - but we’ve been there before (really enjoyed it) Any thoughts? Have a look at Winteringham Fields, we've been twice, on par if not better than Sat Bains, bit more than an hours drive but well worth it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Filbert_Ross 777 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September Going Orton's Brasserie on Friday. Anyone been yet? Apparently it's a newish place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfox 4,036 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 30 minutes ago, Bilsthorpe Blue said: Have a look at Winteringham Fields, we've been twice, on par if not better than Sat Bains, bit more than an hours drive but well worth it Only £295 per couple - it’s full though!!! Argh!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Samilktray 3,710 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 10 minutes ago, Filbert_Ross said: Going Orton's Brasserie on Friday. Anyone been yet? Apparently it's a newish place. Went for a couple drinks there and it’s decent. Didn’t eat but I’ve heard the food is good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilsthorpe Blue 154 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 17 hours ago, Wolfox said: Looking for options for my wife’s birthday Must be restaurant with rooms and really good food ideally within an hour of Leicester I looked at Hambleton Hall - eye wateringly expensive - £600 The olive branch Clipsham is a nice Michelin star place and is a bit easier on the pocket - but we’ve been there before (really enjoyed it) Any thoughts? Black Swan at Olstead, been there as well, excellent place, bit further up north though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfox 4,036 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 4 hours ago, Bilsthorpe Blue said: Black Swan at Olstead, been there as well, excellent place, bit further up north though Looks lovely - the North Yorks dales is gorgeous but quite far for one night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilsthorpe Blue 154 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September 28 minutes ago, Wolfox said: Looks lovely - the North Yorks dales is gorgeous but quite far for one night! How about Simpsons in Birmingham last one I can recommend, the rooms are amazing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfox 4,036 Posted 29 September Report Share Posted 29 September (edited) 1 hour ago, Bilsthorpe Blue said: How about Simpsons in Birmingham last one I can recommend, the rooms are amazing Appreciated - I shall call them tomorrow - you can’t book rooms online - looks amazing! Edited 29 September by Wolfox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Mike Oxlong 6,926 Posted 29 September Popular Post Report Share Posted 29 September 23 hours ago, Wolfox said: Really good shout…. I’ve actually been there years ago and stayed one New Year’s Eve…. Had a stinking cold and didn’t enjoy it as much as I should have done - went to be le early! it’s looking like £500 before wine and extras - doable, but was hoping for something closer to the £300 mark really I thought you said that you were taking your wife ? 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfox 4,036 Posted 30 September Report Share Posted 30 September 21 hours ago, Bilsthorpe Blue said: How about Simpsons in Birmingham last one I can recommend, the rooms are amazing All booked - thanks very much looks great Have a lovely hotel opposite and doing the 8 course taster menu with accompanying wine flight… Thanks for the tip! Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilsthorpe Blue 154 Posted 30 September Report Share Posted 30 September 2 hours ago, Wolfox said: All booked - thanks very much looks great Have a lovely hotel opposite and doing the 8 course taster menu with accompanying wine flight… Thanks for the tip! Ben Great, we always go for the wine pairing, let me know how you get on 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr The Singh 4,529 Posted 30 September Report Share Posted 30 September 4 hours ago, Wolfox said: All booked - thanks very much looks great Have a lovely hotel opposite and doing the 8 course taster menu with accompanying wine flight… Thanks for the tip! Ben There's a Subway across the road if your still hungry, and a wethersoons just around the corner for pre or apres champers 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Filbert_Ross 777 Posted 3 October Report Share Posted 3 October On 29/09/2020 at 12:31, Filbert_Ross said: Going Orton's Brasserie on Friday. Anyone been yet? Apparently it's a newish place. Very nice. Would definitely recommend. https://ortonsbrasserie.co.uk/menu/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paninistickers 1,756 Posted 5 October Report Share Posted 5 October On 03/10/2020 at 07:25, Filbert_Ross said: Very nice. Would definitely recommend. https://ortonsbrasserie.co.uk/menu/ Went when it was the queen Vic arts club. Owned by soulsby's daughter. Good food And lovely decor. Only criticism was th Clientele was a weeny bit smug middle aged Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wymsey 4,379 Posted 10 October Report Share Posted 10 October Zizzi's on Belvoir Street has now closed. That area of town has been a sorry state for a good while now. Austin Reed closed on that street a few years ago and think its former site is still empty? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SemperEadem 2,452 Posted 11 October Report Share Posted 11 October 6 hours ago, Wymsey said: Zizzi's on Belvoir Street has now closed. That area of town has been a sorry state for a good while now. Austin Reed closed on that street a few years ago and think its former site is still empty? Belvoir and Market Street have both taken big tumbles. Really rubbish to see. Did feel that Zizzi was vulnerable once they got another unit by the Highcross. Suppose it did so well to keep going for a decade or so. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo 7,123 Posted 11 October Report Share Posted 11 October 8 hours ago, Wymsey said: Zizzi's on Belvoir Street has now closed. For a chain restaurant, Zizzi's artichoke pizza is far far nicer than it has any right to be 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Fox 72 1,922 Posted 11 October Report Share Posted 11 October 11 hours ago, Wymsey said: Zizzi's on Belvoir Street has now closed. That area of town has been a sorry state for a good while now. Austin Reed closed on that street a few years ago and think its former site is still empty? So many traditional stores have gone around that area. Fenwick's being the biggest loss. Young's camera shop is another. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rachhere 1,658 Posted 11 October Report Share Posted 11 October 11 hours ago, Wymsey said: Zizzi's on Belvoir Street has now closed. That area of town has been a sorry state for a good while now. Austin Reed closed on that street a few years ago and think its former site is still empty? Oh no :(. I quite often went there before evening matches. Fenwicks along there as well - all very sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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