Bacchus reviews
I must say that I was quite reluctant to go to Bacchus, as I had read some bad reviews online. But when my boyfriend insisted, I gave in - and boy am I glad I did! The food was absolutely AMAZING! Which makes me think that some people really don't know what good food is, or they have been to a different restaurant...
I have not eaten such exciting dishes anywhere before, and I loved the service too. Our waitress was very sweet and friendly. We ate and drank for hours and, after getting just tipsy enough, I was brave enough to go and compliment the chef, who was very approachable and happy to explain his cooking in more detail.
The evening was superb. The only bad thing is that we live so far away that we won't be able to make this our regular, but we will most definitely be back for more!
by sizzy, 28 Mar 2008
I have not eaten such exciting dishes anywhere before, and I loved the service too. Our waitress was very sweet and friendly. We ate and drank for hours and, after getting just tipsy enough, I was brave enough to go and compliment the chef, who was very approachable and happy to explain his cooking in more detail.
The evening was superb. The only bad thing is that we live so far away that we won't be able to make this our regular, but we will most definitely be back for more!
by sizzy, 28 Mar 2008
I dined at Bacchus with a couple of girlfriends and we had an amazing time. My foodie friend loved the menu and said she couldn't fault one dish (she actually said that the food was nicer and much better value than some 3-star Michelin places she eats at because of the nature of her job). For me, some combinations of ingredients were a little bit out there, but I loved trying something completely new.
I have to say a massive thanks to the fantastic, friendly staff, who were helpful enough but didn't come over to the table so much that it was annoying. What I really liked about this place is that they've made fine dining accessible. The music in the background meant the ambiance was nice and relaxed. I'll definitely be going back soon!
by Hillie, 28 Mar 2008
I have to say a massive thanks to the fantastic, friendly staff, who were helpful enough but didn't come over to the table so much that it was annoying. What I really liked about this place is that they've made fine dining accessible. The music in the background meant the ambiance was nice and relaxed. I'll definitely be going back soon!
by Hillie, 28 Mar 2008
Had an amazing dinner with four friends at Bacchus last night. Six delicious interesting courses, nicely paired with wine, for £60 a head (bargain!). The service was also friendly and the atmosphere was cosy. We are all seasoned fine diners and would highly recommend to anyone looking for something special. Warning: this is not your average steak and chips restaurant, so do go for the six or nine courses as recommended!
by Nanna, 26 Jan 2008
by Nanna, 26 Jan 2008
Eight of us unanimously agreed that dinner here was one of the worst dining experiences of our lives. Unbelievably pretentious, unsuccessful combinations of deliberately odd ingredients do not equal fine dining.
The portions were minute, including the wine - a dribble at the bottom of an enormous glass, even though we were paying £5 a pop. When I dared to complain about these measly measures, I was told we should have ordered the 9-course taster menu (instead of three courses) "...then you'd be grateful the portions were small"!
The textures were unanimously sloppy, slodgy or mushy. So many random ingredients sloshed together that you could not actually taste any of them.
The service was irritating - every single dish was described in minute detail before each 8 of us could try it, effectively killing the conversation and leaving the food to go cold (when it wasn't cold already).
We left most of our food, but none of the waiters bothered to ask why or whether we enjoyed our meal. Overpriced to boot - we paid a hefty £60 each for this dreadful experience.
Seriously considering opening up a hot dog stand outside to cater to hungry and disappointed diners leaving the place.
by raheel, 27 Nov 2007
The portions were minute, including the wine - a dribble at the bottom of an enormous glass, even though we were paying £5 a pop. When I dared to complain about these measly measures, I was told we should have ordered the 9-course taster menu (instead of three courses) "...then you'd be grateful the portions were small"!
The textures were unanimously sloppy, slodgy or mushy. So many random ingredients sloshed together that you could not actually taste any of them.
The service was irritating - every single dish was described in minute detail before each 8 of us could try it, effectively killing the conversation and leaving the food to go cold (when it wasn't cold already).
We left most of our food, but none of the waiters bothered to ask why or whether we enjoyed our meal. Overpriced to boot - we paid a hefty £60 each for this dreadful experience.
Seriously considering opening up a hot dog stand outside to cater to hungry and disappointed diners leaving the place.
by raheel, 27 Nov 2007
We were a group of 12, which I realise is sometimes tricky for restaurants; however, we booked in advance and agreed to a £30 per head set 3-course menu. Apart from the venue, which is (another) identikit pub conversion, this restaurant is to be avoided at all costs. The food is pretentious nonsense that verges on disgusting - a starter of skate and avocado mashed up in a ball of caramel, followed by breast of veal apparently cooked for 14 hours (for the life of me I cannot understand why this is a good thing) that was covered in a thick rubber blanket of soy milk (it really was as tasteless and revolting as it sounds), and finally a pudding of frothy spittle with some oversweetened ice-cream.
What is more, each course was miniscule (about the size of a hen's egg) and with no bread or veg accompaniment. Therefore prior to the pudding I asked our surly waiter if we could order another course or some accompaniments. After he refused, I attempted to get to speak with the manager/chef to explain that we had only been fed enough to nourish a mouse. This was also refused, the waiter relaying the message that the restaurant was too busy and it would be too expensive for us to have any more food... This pretty much summed up the place - ridiculous, pretentious nonsense. I paid the bill for £550 and intend never to return.
by Mark3, 06 Aug 2007
What is more, each course was miniscule (about the size of a hen's egg) and with no bread or veg accompaniment. Therefore prior to the pudding I asked our surly waiter if we could order another course or some accompaniments. After he refused, I attempted to get to speak with the manager/chef to explain that we had only been fed enough to nourish a mouse. This was also refused, the waiter relaying the message that the restaurant was too busy and it would be too expensive for us to have any more food... This pretty much summed up the place - ridiculous, pretentious nonsense. I paid the bill for £550 and intend never to return.
by Mark3, 06 Aug 2007
Lunch at Bacchus was the nicest meal I've had for quite a while. Unusual combinations of flavours, put together thoughtfully and presented beautifully. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Cocktails were lovely too. I'd definitely recommend Bacchus.
by hamish, 23 Mar 2007
by hamish, 23 Mar 2007
Bacchus is fun. The chef is trying to present the future of dining - not in the amazing 'wow' kind of way of somewhere like The Fat Duck, but more in terms of what innovations from places like El Bulli will make to middle road dining.
The food is certainly interesting, but maybe not quite there yet. The atmopshere, quality, and service were all good.
by Leon_B (8 reviews), 16 Feb 2007
The food is certainly interesting, but maybe not quite there yet. The atmopshere, quality, and service were all good.
by Leon_B (8 reviews), 16 Feb 2007
Tried this place last night. Slightly daunting menu with a multitude of options, but you will be rewarded with a very unusual and high quality culinary experience. Had the calamari for starter and sirloin for main. Both were excellent. Strange to find such high quality in a dump of a location. Recommended.
by adolf galland (5 reviews), 21 Dec 2006
by adolf galland (5 reviews), 21 Dec 2006
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