We’ve now given up on Bow Bells. It’s a pity as we’ve tried to support local businesses regularly over recent years and have enjoyed the food here, but even that is no longer reliable. Today’s mini fry was very tasty but came without the black pudding ordered at the same time. Disappointing but not a serious complaint. The cheese toastie however, was declared “inedible” and despite combined best efforts, neither of us could cut through the dried brown pan loaf crust. To be honest, it felt like a leftover sandwich put under the toaster. While most of the staff are pleasant and do their job well, it’s not across the board and on several occasions we’ve clearly been an inconvenience rather than...
The lunch we got was fairly disappointing. Chose the mince pie, which came with roast potatoes and mash and some carrot parsip mash. I am certain that the entire meal was microwaved, as the pastry on the pie was wet and soggy. The roast potatoes appeared to be of the frozen variety and were tough and tasteless. I didn't eat them. The mash in the centre of the plate was lukewarm, again suggesting the likelihood of a microwave reheat. This lunch was mediocre and below average. It also represented poor value for money. All in all, this was a poor experience and certainly not of the standard that this restaurant used to have a few years back. Such a pity.
This restaurant has deteriorated since it was taken over. Too many dirty tables. Dirty floor. Inexperienced staff. Was offered a table upstairs (where dogs are allowed) but with mobility problems and poor eyesight this was not an option. If I hadn't already paid for my food when ordering I would have gone elsewhere.
£6.40 for a coffee and a scone, except the scone turned out to be a dried up iced cinnamon whirl served with butter for some inexplicable reason. My stay was accompanied by the noise of the floor being vacuumed as I munched my was through my scone . Did I feel welcome? No. Would I return? Definitely not.
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beautiful coffee shop and gift shop in donaghadee. the food and the coffee were delicious. the friendly and jolly personal they simply add to their contract.
I had a nice lunch here. hubby and I are not big eaters and therefore we ordered two little dinners. they were still significant. we enjoyed our lunch.
Upstairs area roomy but on the cool side. We both ordered the chicken and ham pie. The food was not hot and you had to search for the chicken and ham.
I got the full soda which was quite big I couldn't even finish it! Very busy café which is great to see. The staff work very hard and friendly too.
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it was great. amazing rhabarb and Custard-Scoone. coffee top ups always very welcome. beautiful personal and warm welcome. in any case back!
fab loves arc bells. I'm waiting for my mother waiting on the table that can't stand long. desserts are not to be missed
