The Cotford And L'amuse Bouche

L'amuse Bouche

➤ 51 Graham Road, WR14 2HU, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • Vegan • British • European

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"Visited the Restaurant for a Birthday Meal (June 2021 . Service was rather slow (perhaps it was the relaxed atmosphere? and a complimentary aperitif of a butternut squash whip, served in a small coffee cup, looked rather like something you find on the end of a tissue. The fillet of beef was served luke-warm, but nevertheless, it was beautifully presented. The portions (yes, this is fine dining, so you don 't get much anyway were slimmer than Victoria Beckman 's legs ! Having waited over 30 minutes to eventually place an order for desert, it was easy to believe, that the staff had gone off to a local fruit farm to pick the ingredients for the tart. An experience ? Absolutely yes. One to repeat ? 100% No. Now, the Hotel was spotless and looked great, but if this is fine dining, you can keep it. If you like the snobbery of spending £4 for a potato cut into six 'thick chips ' or, for the same price, half a dozen cherry tomatoes you can buy at Marks Spencer for £1.00, warmed in a pan, then you will feel well at home here. I 'm no Gordon Ramsey, but to pay such a sum for what some would regard as Michelin star food, the saying: a fool and his money are easily parted springs to mind ! This Restaurant gave us the feel of a Basil Sybil style set-up from Fawlty Towers, which made light entertainment of what turned out to be a rather disappointing evening. Recommended ? No. Would we return ? No. Perhaps the owners will be grateful to read. that we would not be returning (who needs customers like us ? , but the fact remains, that this was an expensive experience, not one to be repeated (at this Restaurant anyway and this has proven a valuable lesson. All that glitters is not gold and the Restaurant is over-rated and expensive for what is delivered. So, you pay your money, you take your choice."

The Fig Kitchen And Deli

➤ 99B Church St, Malvern, United Kingdom

Carta • Kebab • Cafés • Mexican • Vegetarian

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"A nice location in a courtyard, it has a deli on one side and the restaurant on the other which has seating upstairs or outdoors, under a louvered canopy. Lots of views and plants complete the Mediterranean feel. This is also a dog friendly area. Unfortunately service was slow, with a half hour wait, even though there appeared to be few customers and when it topped a dozen new diners were being advised of a 40 minute delay. The breakfast sandwich was fine, but Egg Benedict sauce was almost tasteless, so not the best I've had. Prices were on the high side considering what we had and the time taken to serve it, but its a great place to people watch! Parking: High Street only. Wheelchair accessibility: Located in courtyard just off the pavement with level access through to the till."

Red Lion

➤ 4 St Annes Road, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom, WR14 4RG

Carta • Pub • Thai • Asian • Vegan

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"I 've been to this pub several times since it has got new ownership and each time I have left severely disappointed. I have given it a fair try each time but rude staff, refusal to serve you unless you are a regular who are allowed to stay for lock ins whilst everyone else is turfed out before the pub closes and charging on entry for live music for a local pub is obscene. The attitude of staff when even just asking for water was appalling, and needs a severe shake up. Cant comment on the food, but with wetherspoons down the road I doubt many are eating there anyways. Won 't be going back anytime soon."

Gallery 36

➤ 36 Belle Vue Terrace, WR14 4PZ, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • Vegan • Mexican • British

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"the vegan options available here are clear and deliberately part of the menu reviews, not only a reflection (as in, not only a non-vegan meal with meat and milk that leaves a completely unsatisfactory result). the service was brilliant, like all the meals we had (me man and I had lunch, dinner and brunch the next day). the owner was clearly proud of the available options, but asked us our opinion about them, and what else would we like to see on the menu. what can they require more than a device that likes to receive feedback and improve where possible?"

The Star Inn

➤ 59 Cowleigh Road, WR14 1QE, Malvern Hills, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Asian • Chinese • Vegetarian

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"Hands down, this was the worst meal I have ever had. I ordered the special fried rice and it was clearly reheated in the microwave, resulting in a greasy mess of rice with tough, dry meat that looked like dog treats. It's unbelievable that a restaurant can stay in business serving food like this. The service, atmosphere, and food all received a rating of 1. The price per person was between £10-£20 for dinner."