Shotley etc -food

[cookjwm]

Whats the latest verdicts on the catering at Shipwreck and the pubs? Or do we bring our own food?!

 

[Sniper]

We had haddock and chips at the Shipwreck on Saturday and thought it perfectly acceptable.

 

[Stork_III]

New chef started last week, foodand presentation much improved, if a bit expensive.

 

[ex-Gladys]

Was in the Shipwreck two weeks ago, but deliberately not eating, still a very uninspiring and expensive menu, as were the drinks (3 for £10).

Contrast with the Lightship at Levington, where the drinks were reasonable (3 for around £8) and the limited menu was very good

 

[Ianqv]

Ate there on Sat night - enjoyed it!!!

 

[sailorman]

Was in the Shipwreck two weeks ago, but deliberately not eating, still a very uninspiring and expensive menu, as were the drinks (3 for £10).

Contrast with the Lightship at Levington, where the drinks were reasonable (3 for around £8) and the limited menu was very good

Even cheaper in FMYC as is the food

 

[photodog]

New chef started last week, foodand presentation much improved, if a bit expensive.

Hopefully they can keep him.... The reports from the Bristol make for grim reading....

 

[pks1702]

Good quality food being used from Suffolk Food Hall now.

Certainly improved from the early months after Sarah's departure, but the welcome not quite the same.

Beer generally is expensive but they had Tolly Roger on last weekend @ £3.00 pint.

 

[ex-Gladys]

Good quality food being used from Suffolk Food Hall now.

Certainly improved from the early months after Sarah's departure, but the welcome not quite the same.

Beer generally is expensive but they had Tolly Roger on last weekend @ £3.00 pint.

Yeah, I should have mentioned that, the bar staff do give the impression of everything being a bit too much trouble....

 

[Stork_III]

Yeah, I should have mentioned that, the bar staff do give the impression of everything being a bit too much trouble....

That's a bit unfair. Applies to the Manager but not the troops.

 

[ex-Gladys]

That's a bit unfair. Applies to the Manager but not the troops.

Sorry, only repeating my recent experiences over last two visits. When someone servers me at the bar, I have no idea whether they are manager or bar staff. Both of these were female and I thought bar staff

 

[Stork_III]

Sorry, only repeating my recent experiences over last two visits. When someone servers me at the bar, I have no idea whether they are manager or bar staff. Both of these were female and I thought bar staff

Maybe it is my magnetic personality, but I have always found the general bar staff to be pleasant and efficient, the managger varies.

 

[pks1702]

I have no idea whether they are manager or bar staff. Both of these were female and I thought bar staff

As John Arllot would say:

"not very shapely, and it’s masculine"

 

[ferroboat]

Was in the Shipwreck two weeks ago, but deliberately not eating, still a very uninspiring and expensive menu, as were the drinks (3 for £10).

Contrast with the Lightship at Levington, where the drinks were reasonable (3 for around £8) and the limited menu was very good

You buying rounds now Larry !

 

[ex-Gladys]

Yeah, I've only just recovered from the shock... As you are aware the definition of a Cornishman is a Yorkshireman with the generosity removed!

 

[photodog]

Anyone had breakfast??

 

[pks1702]

Yes thoroughly enjoyed it.

Suffolk Food Hall produce certainly there was not a Walls Banger in sight.

On the subject of breakfast on the East Coast, had one at The Last Anchor week before last and that too was very good. The Cafe at Heybridge also does an excellent Breakfast.

 

[Leighb]

Another good place for breakfast is Woodbridge, choice of 2 venues, the cafe in the Station building, and the cafe on the quay in a caravan which does a terrific English with a choice of large or small depending on your appetite.

 

[sailorman]

Also Tony`s Hut on the bridge on the Wherstead Rd Ipswich a very short walk from Fox`s