Bistro - Hotel Du Vin (Old Town)

• To know it is just that special
• S offering is something else
• Re not talking a stack of American pancakes with syrup and blueberries
• S table one Sunday to take a spot of brunch with Michael Musgrave and Martin Barnovsky of Hotel du Vin
• S an interesting view although I sometimes felt sorry for the chefs when we all turned to the window to gaze at what was happening in there
• The soup is usually vegetarian and the one we had was seasonal vegetable and came sprinkled with parsley and olive oil
• Probably had the smallest buffet place since he was bread and veg only
• S on it will vary with the seasons but we had prawns (shelled
• Choose from beef or chicken roast with all the trimmings
• Gently fried and served with watercress and lemon &ndash
• I had some of the broccoli that came with the roast as a token green
• T need anything but was great as it was
• Rhubarb crumble and cheese board are all on offer
• The Hotel du Vin version comes with crystal clear red jelly with a distinct sherry hit to it hiding under layers of cream and custard
• We appreciate that this is a very arbitrary occasion in the grand scheme of things
• Because the menu doesn't make it clear that they are indeed breadsticks as opposed to little bites
• I got a pork loin with roast potatoes and s
• Went for the coq au vin with boiled potatoes
• I was disappointed that the dishes didn't come with anything green
• I had a real problem with the potatoes
• I don't know what it was but they just weren't right
• I have a sneaking suspicion that they were microwaved
• You can't really go wrong with boiled potatoes
• It was fraught with the stress of a very expensive bill and slightly weird service
• So altogether a meal with it's ups and downs
• The food was distinctly mediocre and the wine was overpriced
• Had a lovely dinner here the other night with work colleagues
• I ordered the pancetta and creamed potatoes to start then had a fillet steak which I have to say was one of the best steaks I've eaten so far
• Food and service were faultless and I've only given 4.5 not 5 since it was very pricey
• Three courses with coffee 2 soft drinks 2 beers and 3 side orders

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