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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Do you like to go to these poncy places ??

Or , like me, would you rather go to a decent pub for a carvery ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a carvery, however one of my favourite places to eat is Miller & Carter. Beautiful.

Not mega expensive but not cheap and cheerful

P

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By *estofbothCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Fine dining all the way. Don’t say no to a good pub meal though, just nice to have a nice night out with some good food and wine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer pub grub, usually bigger portions too. Some of them meals you order from fancy restaurants wouldn't fill a hole in your tooth.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

Something plain and simple....just like me x

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Love a carvery, however one of my favourite places to eat is Miller & Carter. Beautiful.

Not mega expensive but not cheap and cheerful

P"
Never heard of that one sorry P ??

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I prefer pub grub, usually bigger portions too. Some of them meals you order from fancy restaurants wouldn't fill a hole in your tooth."
Agreed

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Something plain and simple....just like me x"
I'm sure that's not the case

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By *edmark07Man
over a year ago

liverpool

There's a time and place for each I'd say. Pub grub is fine but a nice restaurant and fine food is hard to beat on the right occasion.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere


"Love a carvery, however one of my favourite places to eat is Miller & Carter. Beautiful.

Not mega expensive but not cheap and cheerful

P Never heard of that one sorry P ??"

There's on in Northampton now, can't tell you where as I've not been but I'd like to.

If we go out as a family it's usually somewhere he kids like, or the pub or somewhere I can use my meerkat offer!! If it's just the 2 of us we'll go for a poshish restaurant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do you like to go to these poncy places ??

Or , like me, would you rather go to a decent pub for a carvery ??"

Definitely carvery

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By *lex D.Man
over a year ago

London


"Do you like to go to these poncy places ??

Or , like me, would you rather go to a decent pub for a carvery ??"

Replace poncy with fancy. Yes, I like fancy overpriced restaurants. Mostly for the experience and exquisite cuisine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good old carvery for me

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Love a carvery, however one of my favourite places to eat is Miller & Carter. Beautiful.

Not mega expensive but not cheap and cheerful

P Never heard of that one sorry P ??

There's on in Northampton now, can't tell you where as I've not been but I'd like to.

If we go out as a family it's usually somewhere he kids like, or the pub or somewhere I can use my meerkat offer!! If it's just the 2 of us we'll go for a poshish restaurant. "
Oh I see . It would depend on the price then. I went to a posh place in Castle Ashby a few years back . Ended up paying over 100 quid for 2 of us , and had to go to McDonalds on the way home . Huge Plates with fuck all on them except for a few spots of food in swirly sauce patterns , about as filling as eating one slice of Pizza

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Do you like to go to these poncy places ??

Or , like me, would you rather go to a decent pub for a carvery ??

Definitely carvery "
Yay

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Good old carvery for me"
Good girl

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like good places. They don't have to be expensive but I like good quality well sourced food.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been to a few expensive restaurants, was nice but equally happy having a carvery

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a good curry kinda guy.

My local Indian restaurant is tiny and the midweek papadom, starter, main, rice and naan deal is less than a tenner and it is grade A delicious food.

You can shove your fancy overpriced shite up your arse for me.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I’m a good curry kinda guy.

My local Indian restaurant is tiny and the midweek papadom, starter, main, rice and naan deal is less than a tenner and it is grade A delicious food.

You can shove your fancy overpriced shite up your arse for me."
Haha now you're talking . Top bloke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never been in an expensive restaurant. Can't say I'm that bothered tho tbf. As much as I love watching Masterchef, not sure micro veg and foam are really my thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Love a carvery, however one of my favourite places to eat is Miller & Carter. Beautiful.

Not mega expensive but not cheap and cheerful

P Never heard of that one sorry P ??"

Miller and Carter is where the old Toby Carvery was, funnily enough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Something plain and simple....just like me x"

I find those are the the kind of places that serve proper tasty food

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't like dining with mingers and their badly behaved children

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full. "

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver.

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By *onestjohn1962Man
over a year ago

Sheffield

Don’t like the over cooked, Luke warm veg in a carvery. And queuing up behind people who can’t make up their mind or take 10 minutes to serve themselves with a spoonful of peas.

Give me a nice restaurant with waitress service any time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver. "

Where else can you get pissed at 10 am?

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By *onestjohn1962Man
over a year ago

Sheffield

And agree with Wetherspoons. They’ve got it right - and you get served by a waitress!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver.

Where else can you get pissed at 10 am? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pub grub & a laugh all the way for us

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By *layfulpairsxCouple
over a year ago

Southend

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By *ustfun001Man
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Fine dining all the way. Don’t say no to a good pub meal though, just nice to have a nice night out with some good food and wine. "

100% Agree!!!

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By *layfulpairsxCouple
over a year ago

Southend

Strikes me there's some reverse snobbery going on here.

I went to catering college so appreciate fine food and I've worked in high end kitchens.

If you see the amount of work that goes on in a kitchen a fine dining restaurant menu you'd realise that you have to pay for that. It's about the depth of flavour not the amount you can pile on your plate.

I'm going to play devil's advocate and say if that's your attitude I don't want to sit next to you in any restaurant.

Not saying you can't enjoy a kebab or a carvery if that's your thing.

Personally I only go to a carvery on sufferance when my 86 year old mum wants to go to one. She loves a Toby. Never seen anyone called Toby in one mind you.

Full of fat, overstuffed gammons and not on the service counter.

Don't mind a Wetherspoons. Sie loves them.

Sits back, opens popcorn...

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I've never been in an expensive restaurant. Can't say I'm that bothered tho tbf. As much as I love watching Masterchef, not sure micro veg and foam are really my thing "

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Love a carvery, however one of my favourite places to eat is Miller & Carter. Beautiful.

Not mega expensive but not cheap and cheerful

P Never heard of that one sorry P ??

Miller and Carter is where the old Toby Carvery was, funnily enough "
Oh right , I never knew

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver. "
Fancy a date

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver.

Where else can you get pissed at 10 am? "
Exactly

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Strikes me there's some reverse snobbery going on here.

I went to catering college so appreciate fine food and I've worked in high end kitchens.

If you see the amount of work that goes on in a kitchen a fine dining restaurant menu you'd realise that you have to pay for that. It's about the depth of flavour not the amount you can pile on your plate.

I'm going to play devil's advocate and say if that's your attitude I don't want to sit next to you in any restaurant.

Not saying you can't enjoy a kebab or a carvery if that's your thing.

Personally I only go to a carvery on sufferance when my 86 year old mum wants to go to one. She loves a Toby. Never seen anyone called Toby in one mind you.

Full of fat, overstuffed gammons and not on the service counter.

Don't mind a Wetherspoons. Sie loves them.

Sits back, opens popcorn..."
No criticism here , everyone's different and your opinion is just as valid as everyone elses

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver. Fancy a date "

Go on then You twisted my arm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've never been in an expensive restaurant. Can't say I'm that bothered tho tbf. As much as I love watching Masterchef, not sure micro veg and foam are really my thing "

Exactly girl A tasty carvery all the way for me

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver. Fancy a date

Go on then You twisted my arm "
Not saying I'm cheap or anything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think you might change your opinion if you'd had a Gordon Ramsey steak

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pub food and carverys are fine. However, if were on date night the standard raises a bit. Love a miller and carter, steakhouses and the Ivy

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Most pub food is overpriced and bought in from companies like Brakes. It's not cooked on the premises just heated up. Save your money and do that at home. Most of the so called gastro pubs are expensive for what they are and you end up sat on a wonkey table with a beermat under a table leg. I would rather sit in a decent restaurant or pub where the food is freshly cooked and sourced locally and you don't need to buy a bag of chips on the way home. Happy to pay extra for that

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I think you might change your opinion if you'd had a Gordon Ramsey steak "
I'm a Butcher so I dont have to

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I don't enjoy restaurants. Over priced , small portions of nothing special.

Fine dining my arse. Just because a carrot has been julienned doesn't make it less of a root vegetable.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

I'm happy with either depending on the situation and what I want to eat.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I don't enjoy restaurants. Over priced , small portions of nothing special.

Fine dining my arse. Just because a carrot has been julienned doesn't make it less of a root vegetable."
Haha excellent

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

And while I am at it. I ate at Jamie's Italian once. Would never have rushed back. Food OK but nothing special. There seems to be an unwritten law in some Italian restaurants. The waitress insists on offering to grind the black pepper and the bigger the wooden grinder then the less she grinds...

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

You can get good, well cooked food in restaurants in every price range. The problem is that too many provide quantity over quality

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I don't enjoy restaurants. Over priced , small portions of nothing special.

Fine dining my arse. Just because a carrot has been julienned doesn't make it less of a root vegetable."
This is part of my issue with it .

I dont want Flambe'd Pate De Fois Fucking Grois on a bed of organic rocket leaves drizzled in a lemon bechamel sauce sourced from the wild mountains of Ancient Mongolia.

Fuck off!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not poncy or flash so I've never seen the point of paying over the odds for meals. Plus I'd stick out like a sore thumb!

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I'm not poncy or flash so I've never seen the point of paying over the odds for meals. Plus I'd stick out like a sore thumb! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just flag down the mobile chip van as it rolls past the entrance to the man cave

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By *latinumkittenWoman
over a year ago

from Home Counties to Middle Earth

5* hotels and Michelin restaurants have been my professional life for the past 20 yrs - what's not to like!?

Still enjoy good pub fayre, but you can't beat a top chef in nice surroundings

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By *layfulpairsxCouple
over a year ago

Southend


"I don't enjoy restaurants. Over priced , small portions of nothing special.

Fine dining my arse. Just because a carrot has been julienned doesn't make it less of a root vegetable. This is part of my issue with it .

I dont want Flambe'd Pate De Fois Fucking Grois on a bed of organic rocket leaves drizzled in a lemon bechamel sauce sourced from the wild mountains of Ancient Mongolia.

Fuck off!!"

Nobody else would. That's grim.

Setting fire to a paté? Doubt lemons grow in Mongolian mountains and in bechamel? Yuck lol

A nice pork fillet with some Parma ham and a drizzle of lemon olive oil on a rocket salad would be nice.

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By *ngelwithkissesMan
over a year ago

preston

I prefer to cook personally. Though I did watch the program last night about the worlds biggest all you can eat buffet in watford. Could be tempted.

Surely there would be at least one other Fabber in there to play footsie with under the table

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver. Fancy a date

Go on then You twisted my arm Not saying I'm cheap or anything "

Unlimited coffee. Don't you worry I'll be fine!!

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"I don't enjoy restaurants. Over priced , small portions of nothing special.

Fine dining my arse. Just because a carrot has been julienned doesn't make it less of a root vegetable. This is part of my issue with it .

I dont want Flambe'd Pate De Fois Fucking Grois on a bed of organic rocket leaves drizzled in a lemon bechamel sauce sourced from the wild mountains of Ancient Mongolia.

Fuck off!!

Nobody else would. That's grim.

Setting fire to a paté? Doubt lemons grow in Mongolian mountains and in bechamel? Yuck lol

A nice pork fillet with some Parma ham and a drizzle of lemon olive oil on a rocket salad would be nice.

"
it was just an exaggerated version of my thoughts. You got my drift

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Know people slate Weatherspoons but we have had decent meals in there and come out feeling pleasantly full.

I love weatherspoons

Breakfast and unlimited coffee for a fiver. Fancy a date

Go on then You twisted my arm Not saying I'm cheap or anything

Unlimited coffee. Don't you worry I'll be fine!! "
I dont want you twitching through a caffeine overdose

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Possibly the most overpriced chain is KFC in my opinion..

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By *rumpyMcFuckNugget OP   Man
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Possibly the most overpriced chain is KFC in my opinion.. "
Yep.

Kicked Fisted Chicken

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d rather go to an authentic Chinese Italian or Indian for a nice meal

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I think both have there place. And price is not a guarantee of good food or service.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think both have there place. And price is not a guarantee of good food or service."

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I wouldn’t choose an expensive restaurant, the food is not always the best.

Plus I prefer to have my vegetables whole not some puréed smeared circle on my plate and as for “foam” who thought that looked appetising !!

Just good quality, tasty food suits me in a relaxed atmosphere

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Hawskmoor and Roka are about the extent of my expensive dining ambitions

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By *onestjohn1962Man
over a year ago

Sheffield


"5* hotels and Michelin restaurants have been my professional life for the past 20 yrs - what's not to like!?

Still enjoy good pub fayre, but you can't beat a top chef in nice surroundings"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just good quality, tasty food suits me in a relaxed atmosphere

This

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By *irenGuy70Man
over a year ago

Cirencester

I do love to go to 'fine dining' restaurants - I've had some really memorable experiences and meals that make my mouth water just by thinking about them. I really appreciate the amount of care and attention it's taken to put them together, as well as using ingredients of the highest quality. Apart from that, I do prefer pubs rather than restaurant chains - a pub near me does the best Sunday roast in the UK (probably )

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By *adMerWoman
over a year ago

Sandwich

I enjoy food in the same way I enjoy sex. I much prefer Quality over quantity. By quality I mean that it must tantalise and seduce my tastebuds.

Some very attractive looking meals ( and sex partners) are very bland and tasteless when you tuck in.

I don’t have a large appetite any longer, for food that is lol, so all you can eat places are just a waste of time and actually make me feel quite sick as I look around.

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I am very fortunate that price is not an issue.. but I won't be fleeced and price does not always equal quality or quantity.. in the past I have treated my workforce to so called fine food but they prefer a chain.. eat what you enjoy

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

I generally prefer restaurants where they don’t have pictures of the food on the menu.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure Ive ever been to one. Nor probably would I unless money was no object and it was that or the kebab house.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't particularly derive much pleasure from eating out

So a 'posh' restaurant is a bit of waste of money for me

I do, however, enjoy a good cup of coffee, a sandwich and a slice of cake

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By *wingfellowMan
over a year ago

my own little sanctuary

I’m a foodie so a decent burger and chips in a pub is good for me.

However, I do also appreciate more refined menu’s at nice restaurants. Gusto has a lovely Argentinian steak and truffle fries. Depends on what I fancy

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Anywhere the food is good and the service is decent.

That can be greasy spoon or fine dining, but both of the above need to be spot on.

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By *abrielle247Couple (FF)
over a year ago

PDI Gran Canaria

Prefer a decent restaurant not a carvery as it's usually pretty awful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not into posh nosh, usually very overpriced and usually still hungry afterwards. Pub grub is ok but usually not much of a choice. Gimme fish and chips with plenty salt and vinegar sitting on a sea front watching the world go by, any day of the week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gimme a good slice of home made cheese & onion pie (only shortcrust pastry is worth the calories), a few chunky chips and a couple of spoonfuls of either baked beans or mushy peas and I'm a happy boy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A pub is good enough for me

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Both, they both have a different vibe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like both tbh, love a toby and rick steins x

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By *layfulpairsxCouple
over a year ago

Southend


"I am very fortunate that price is not an issue.. but I won't be fleeced and price does not always equal quality or quantity.. in the past I have treated my workforce to so called fine food but they prefer a chain.. eat what you enjoy "

This.

It's also annoying if people denegrate those who do who do like to spend a little more. There's a huge amount of reverse snobbery on this forum. Great if you like a carvery or a pub lunch. Also great if you want to splurge on a Michelin starred meal. Wish I could afford to go to Noma,I've eaten food prepped there as they were a caterer for a client in Copenhagen. Awesome flavours.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like a mish mash of fancy sometimes and a Mc Donald's sometimes

I usually go fancy when I visit certain friends and they pay

I sadly can't afford to eat out like that regularly.

I like a Carvery as well though - I have never been to a Toby Carvery - is it any good?

There used to be an amazing Carvery up the road from me that was in an old hotel - it's now a 'Gastro Pub ' where everything is frozen and pretending to be fancy boring!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not the price that matters, more the (lack of) value to me

I have a long list of foods that I either won't touch or have tried and don't like

I also have an issue with mixed textures, I don't like 'wet' food and I like my food separated on the plate

I even deconstruct burgers on the very odd occasions I have them

Meals out don't bring me joy

Getting dressed for dinner, formality, enforced conversation and joviality round a table full of food just isn't my idea of fun

If it's your thing, great, fill your boots, just be mindful that not everyone derives pleasure from food or from dining out

So, why would I spend £100 or upwards for something that I probably won't enjoy?

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’m currently in pizza express ( it was the nearest for bare feet) my feet kill, I’ve d*unk way too much champagne but it was a fucking ace day!!

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

My local Toby Carvery has tables too close to each other and headline price cheap but drinks extortionate.. a £4-99 breakfast eat as much as you can ends up at 8 quid with coffee and the eggs are rubber on the hotplate. I can go to a local cafe and have a full breakfast for a fiver and eggs are fresh.. How much can anyone eat.. prefer to support my local independent cafe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't like either of those extremes to be honest. There's a middle ground of decent pubs and restaurant where I'd rather eat.

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I like good value for money, that's what dominates my Resturant choices, not price. I don't mind paying out, but if I do I expect it to be great all round.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I eat out more than I eat at home and absolutely love food, really have never minded paying for great quality food, surroundings and service. Much better than disappointment

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

We like food in general but it is nice to eat in a posh restaurant occasionally.

Mainly because it should give you the opportunity to eat something unique, delicious and beautifully cooked.

Nita

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By *xycpl699Couple
over a year ago

kilmarnock

Never been to any expensive restaurant but would love high tea at the Ritz got a big birthday next year so dropping plenty hints.hollie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good food is found with street vendors, cafes, off bodies posh restaurants...always nice to be spoilt!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

For a special event, it is nice to go out somewhere expensive. Meeting up with family and friends, a decent pub will do.

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By *aughtyLittleMissWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

It depends on my mood, really. I’m just as happy with a Michelin star meal as a carvery, pub supper or takeaway

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull


"Strikes me there's some reverse snobbery going on here.

I went to catering college so appreciate fine food and I've worked in high end kitchens.

If you see the amount of work that goes on in a kitchen a fine dining restaurant menu you'd realise that you have to pay for that. It's about the depth of flavour not the amount you can pile on your plate.

I'm going to play devil's advocate and say if that's your attitude I don't want to sit next to you in any restaurant.

Not saying you can't enjoy a kebab or a carvery if that's your thing.

Personally I only go to a carvery on sufferance when my 86 year old mum wants to go to one. She loves a Toby. Never seen anyone called Toby in one mind you.

Full of fat, overstuffed gammons and not on the service counter.

Don't mind a Wetherspoons. Sie loves them.

Sits back, opens popcorn..."

I can agree with you, to a point.

I've worked in Hotel management for over 40 years, in hotels from no stars up to 5 stars and with Banqueting up to 1000 people.

I've worked in and managed all depts and know just how hard Chefs work, all against the clock with the pressures they go through.

But at the high end of some hotels, both private and in major groups, when it comes to how they present their food, it's a nonsense in terms of description and presentation. EG, move your half a dozen chips to one side, and you'll find the meat portion hidden underneath!

I know of one hotel group where you'll pay up to £21.50 per head for Breakfast, but the ingredients are from the local Tescos, ASDA etc. But they're described as luxurious or similar.

At times it's money for old rope, especially when you see just how lowly paid all the chef's brigade are.

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I do love a good car very, except Toby, never going there again.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I don’t like eating out. It feels too much like socialising.

I prefer an old fashioned Pub and a packet of crisps. Then a Burger King on the way home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are any of them really worth the money?

I went to an expensive place recently which people were raving about and I was left thinking.. What was all the fuss about!?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford


"I don’t like eating out. It feels too much like socialising.

I prefer an old fashioned Pub and a packet of crisps. Then a Burger King on the way home "

Someone told me their burgers are pre cooked and not fresh... Is that true? Anyone worked there ?

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