Fine Fayre ! (Brewers Fayre in general)

Member Name: Sarahjh

Product:	Brewers Fayre in general
Date:	11/11/08 (75 review reads)
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Advantages: A good inexpensive meal

Disadvantages: None

Our local Brewers Fayre offers some good affordable meal deals,and given that the nearest one to us is just ten minutes walk away it has become a favourite visiting place.
Brewers Fayre is a large chain of around 150 restaurants ,most of which have a Premier travel Inn onsite.
They welcome family dining ,so you will often see large family gatherings,from Grandma to baby..so if you prefer to eat without being surrounded by children then maybe go a little later to avoid family dining times.
There is a wide menu,much of which is good plain British Pub Food.
Of course much of the food is brought in ready prepared,but it is till tasty and well presented.
As well as seeing many families dining there,you see people popping in after work and like me..those who just dont want to be bothered to cook !
Casual dress is fine and favoured by most.
Our local Brewers Fayre is a modern building with a contemporary interior.


As you walk through the door ~~
As you walk in the double doors there is a distinct feeling of warmth and comfort,brown leather sofa`s and smart red upholstered chairs are gathered around the tables.
Of course there are many tables that have the traditional seating,and it looks clean and well cared for.
High chairs are always available.
A modern colour scheme, creams and browns,with rather swish co-ordinating carpets and curtains.
The condiments and napkins sit neatly on the table in stainless containers,along with the well presented menu`s.
Pleasant canvasses are placed here and there on the walls.
The whole feeling is one of ease and comfort,not a place where anyone stands out like a sore thumb !

Bill of Fayre ~~~
On Monday to Friday before 6.30 pm they have a special deal, 2 main meals for £9 the selection is based on good British Pub Grub..Beef and Ale Pie (my favourite ),Lasagne,Ham,Egg and Chips,A Vegetarian chilli and Battered fish and Scampi for those who dont eat meat.
A Caesar salad is there as a light option with a Chicken Tikka Masala and a Tomato Risotto for anyone who prefers something a bit spicier.
All served with chips and salad,or potatoes and vegetables or rice.

The Extra Value Menu ~~~
The Extra Value Menu has most of the above plus a few additions ,Thai Red King Prawn Curry, Spicy Enchilada ,Lamb Mousakka, Vegetable Mousakka ,Chicken Kiev and the traditional Roast Chicken Dinner.
All are served with fitting accompaniments.

Hot and Cold Snacks ~~~
Sandwiches and Baguettes are available for those who just want a snack ,Cheese, Prawn, Chicken, Tuna Mayo, Ham and a Chicken and Bacon Club sandwich.
But beware these `snacks` are huge !

Hot Baguettes which I can thoroughly recommend include BLT, BBQ Chicken, Sausage and Red Onion (very tasty !) and Sirloin Steak and Red Onion.

Wraps have recently been introduced to the menu..Cheese ,Bacon and Tomato, Tuna Mayonnaise and Seed Chicken Goujons.

Jacket potatoes have a variety of fillings..Chilli, Cheese, Cheese and Beans, Prawns, Chicken, Tuna and a new quorn Vegetarian Chilli.

A good range of Starters on offer.Soup, Mushroom Melt, Pate, Prawns, Cheese and Spinach Tart and a Combo Feast which is a huge platter of finger food,that 2 or 3 people can easily share.

The desserts mainly frozen but still so tempting !..Banoffee Waffle, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Clotted Cream Cheesecake, Lemon Meringue, Profiteroles, Fruit Salad, Sticky Toffee Pudding and the Ultimate sharing sundae..A Sundae that everyone can stick their spoon into !

The traditional Sunday roast is available every week. Two courses £9..three courses £11.

Children are well taken care of with Hotpots and Casseroles,Burgers and a good choice of Organic food.

Our Meal ~~~
We both had the Soup of the Day to start with,a chilly day so it warms you up, a good vegetable and pasta soup,served hot and it tasted good.

The tables are waited on so you just sit there and enjoy !
Because the restaurant is always busy the whole place runs like clockwork,and you move gently but unhurriedly from one course to the next.
The cutlery is well polished and the crockery is squeaky clean.

I chose the Beef and Ale Pie,with potatoes ,carrots and broccoli.
The pastry was golden and the food was presented very well,the vegetables were cooked Al Dente,one of my favourite ways.

My partner chose Ham,Egg and Chips,his looked scrummy !!
Two large slices of succulent ham with two sunny side up eggs on the top and a plateful of golden chips.
The waitress approached us twice to ask if we had everything that we needed.

After eating all of that we had no room left for any of the delicious looking desserts,so we just ended up having a coffee each.
The coffee came served with cream and a mint on the saucer.

We asked for our bill which in total came to £14.20p..the 2 meals for £9..plus the 2 soups and the 2 coffees.
We paid using Debit card but all the major cards are accepted.

The Bar ~~~
We had two drinks from the Bar...A pint of Carling Lager and a Vodka and coke..a bit more expensive at £5.16p for the two drinks.
The Bar is easily accessible and the Bar staff are pleasant and polite.
Wine is sold by the glass or the bottle and they have a suprisingly good wine list.

Summary~~~
We have been there many times beforethough the food could be considered basic, it has appeal, its presented well ,in good clean surroundings.
Though a vast percentage of the food served goes from the freezer to the plate,it still tastes exceptionally good !
If you are looking for Gourmet food then this is not the place for you.
But for a standard tasty meal Brewers Fayre does well.
Polite and friendly staff,ample parking space.
Celebrations can be catered for there..and the toilet facilities are spotless !!
We both enjoyed our meal and will be keeping an eye out for the future meal deals that come along .

Summary: A good inexpensive meal in very pleasant surroundings