Amazing dinner out. Wonderful attentive friendly service, quality wine and incredible food. Lamb sweetbreads and duck liver pate was a great way to start the meal. Pork belly and duck were sooo well cooked and the accompaniments amazing - very clean plates at the end of the meal were a compliment to the chef. Chocolate trio to finish - the white chocolate chantilly was devine. Even the coffee was good. Will happily eat there again. Thank you for a lovely evening.
Amazing food and wine. The beef salad was to die for - will be back without a doubt.
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I have passed by many times but never actually tried it. We ended up coming here for dinner. It was surprisingly busy and quite hard to find street parking on a Wednesday night. It turned out they had a few parks behind the building.
There was a fair selection of items on the drink and food menu. The drinks menu was about to be changed so quite a few of the items weren't actually available. The waitress was quite nice about it so it wasn't that big of an issue for us since we did get alternative recommendations.
The portions are ok. I had the Abby signature, which was a platter that had a bit of everything. I really liked the duck. It had a nice crispiness to it and it was still quite juicy and tasty. The pork belly was ok since the skin wasn't very crispy, there were a few chewy areas. The steak was nicely cooked, as were the potatoes. We then grabbed two dessert platters to share between 5 of us. The creme brulee was really nice, good flavour and nice brulee. The brownie was gooey and had nice chunks of chocolate. The sticky date pudding was also quite rich and tasty but the toffee was a bit granular. They also served us four different ice cream flavours. I wasn't a fan of the white chocolate chantilly, the flavour was a bit off but was ok when mixed with the other items.
It was a really enjoyable place to have dinner. The service was really friendly, giving the place a very casual and relaxing atmosphere.
A totally different experience to my last time here which was about 6 months ago. The service this time was fast and friendly and the food was delightful . Had the steak with cream sauce, my only complaint would be my steak was cooked medium instead of medium rare (which was what I asked for) - the star of the dish was the potato gratin pieces - they were delicious.
This place is always my go to when I dont feel like cooking. I usually get the eye fillet, its my favourite but I decided to try the half duck and my only regret was not getting it sooner. Presented beautifully and super tasty, I was very pleased with the food. Staff are always friendly and attentive and great at suggesting wines that match the food. Another successful night, and another happy returning customer.
Such a beautiful restaurant. Loved the food, the service was great. Tonight was a little busy so our order took a little longer to come out to the table but it was totally worth it.
Came here for a birthday dinner. Nice atmosphere and conscientious staff. We shared cheesy flat bread and ravioli to start and we both had the Abbey Signature for mains. All the proteins were well cooked and delicious. We had a side of duck fat potatoes which was the only disappointment but not because they were cooked bad they just came as thin potato scallops and I was keen for some crunchy roasties like other restaurants. We didn't have room for pudding but I saw someone elses creme brulee and had to try it. Be warned it massive - but so good.
Will definately back to this place again.
It must be more than 2 years since we last visited the Abbey. I had a half duck with crispy skin, parsnip & purée, pok-choy & cranberry jus. It was excellent; jus was super. My wife had Abbey Bites with crispy pork belly, sirloin steak & fries. They were also outstanding. Coffees were hot. It was a well-enjoyed lunch. (Food - 4/5; Service - 4.5/5; Ambience - 4/5)
Went to "The Abbey Bar & Kitchen" for dinner earlier today, really welcoming staff, the food is really good, ordered cauliflower soup of the day, labanese flatbread dip as entrees and their stuffed chicken & Abbey signature dish as mains. M not really a soup lover but couldn't resist, their cauliflower soup was amazing. Labanese mozzarella bread was really good. On the mains, Chicken dish was good but bit more of flavour can make it best and didn't like the crunchy crust( filo pastry) as it's just my own taste preference.
Their signature dish was the best dish a+++, loved the pork belly and duck.
Will definitely come back to try their other dishes.😊
Highly recommended A+++
Great place. Anne-Marie and her team make you really welcome. It's a great 'local' as well as a fine restaurant. I come here as often as I can. Recommended.
Welcoming and friendly service from the moment you walk in. Lovely and quaint - perfect for a relaxing evening with delicious food and wine.
Our whole group were very impressed with the delicious food; which was good value for money. Thanks to Chef Jaey and the wonderful staff for a great night!! Would recommend this place to my family and friends.
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I'd driven past this place for years without ever going in, but finally made it here for lunch. It's a big place but it only had one other party in for lunch during the entire time we were there. It deserves a lot better than that. The lunch menu is short and a challenge for non meat eaters as it's heavy on red meat. I ordered the fish and chips and my mum the vegetarian had the potato gnocchi. The food took a surprisingly long time to arrive considering there were only four of us there, but it turned out to be well worth the wait. Mum cleaned her plate (which is very unusual) and said the gnocchi were delicious, and my fish and chips were excellent - perfect chips, beautifully cooked fish, and a nice salad that wasn't just an afterthought. I was super impressed. I eat out a lot and I'm getting tired of meal after meal that just isn't that exciting or well prepared. The Abbey is definitely an exception. Half a point off for the lack of lighter options (even the soup had meat in it!) but apart from that it was absolutely excellent.
Came in last night with my family to celebrate my Dad's birthday. The service was excellent and we were well looked after by the staff. Especially by the Asian waiter with the black suspenders. The venison special was the highlight of the night. The dish was presented beautifully and was very tender and delicious. Will definitely visit again!
Mischa and her team at the Abbey put on the BEST evening for us. A very warm and welcoming atmosphere with wonderful customer service and outstanding food, one of the best steaks I've ever eaten! A great place to go for a casual dinner with friends or a first date ;)
Great food, friendly service, great bar manager, and the chef Jay is amazing
Very consistent food quality, which is always pleasant. Great place for a working lunch. Also, the staff are super polite and professional. Annemarie is the best!
My partner and I enjoyed a delicious meal here this afternoon. Our main was top class and the sticky date pudding was devine. The staff were quick and welcoming, yes I would recommend this restaurant 👍
The Abbey is an ideal place to go for a quiet night out for dinner and drinks as the perfect close to a hectic week. The cuisine is superb, wine selection and cocktails are impressive but above all, the service is excellent!
Carolyn “Carriesue” Naude
+5
Excellent restaurant! What a super friendly owner! We enjoyed such tasty food, the chicken breast was tender and delicious and not to mention the dessert, wow the sticky date pudding and chocolate brownie was to die for lol 😋🤩 Dont forget to order the Gin cocktail....it was smooth and delicious 🍸
Do yourself a favour and give this restaurant a try the next time you want to dine out! 💃
The Pork Belly is to die for... a definite must!! 🍷
Hidden local gem.
Great menu with lots of classics and their own twists with quality ingredients.
Lots of gluten free options. Super knowledgeable staff. Relaxed cozy vibe. Excellent cocktails. Great for a date night meal.
Amazing dining experience, food was... you guessed it... DELICIOSO!!! 😋 Service was fantastic and friendly, cant fault them for anything. Worth every cent, especially the creme brulee, heaven on a plate 🤤 if you haven’t tried the abbey, put it on ya list 😊
Went in for some cocktails and nibbles with some friends. Absolutely beautiful! Had a pomegranate margarita accompanied with Arancini and some garlic fries which were to die for! Would love to go for dinner soon.
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