The Whistle Stop Barber Shop (Old Town)

• Everything was great on our visit
• Headed here with workmates last night and was impressed from the get go
• The bar staff were really good
• Made all the difference as they were attentive and remembered our orders
• The Whistle Stop Barber Shop is a promising new establishment in South Bridge with good American style eats
• Whistle Stop Barber Shop is relatively new and resides in the former residence of Rascals
• The cocktail offering from the deal was short (although we could see the main cocktail menu on the table so new we'd probably order more later)
• Both of these cocktails were scrumptious
• Even if mine was decorated with what appeared to be a pineapple moustache
• We were entertained with some great 90's music
• My business partner and I went here not too long ago after hearing it was a new place in town catering to American style food and more important southern food
• The South we were super excited to try it out because if we liked it we would be happy to recommend somewhere to our American clientele
• What we got was unrecognizable
• With the tater tots it gives it away what they are made of in the name
• These were white dough balls with haggis crumbled over the top served with a nasty sour dip
• The fried green tomatoes were fried but barely and in the wrong batter entirely
• My salad came and was just crayfish
• The Reuben was even more of a disaster first it was served COLD
• We had gone in hungry but were unable to finish anything we were served
• 45 but I called the manager over to explain how we were unhappy and he graciously took all food off our bill
• We were then given a table right near the bar where it was noisy and really busy
• The food itself was really good for the price
• Apart from the fact that it was a Friday night there was nothing wrong with the venue or food
• The bow stairs section of the bar is set out like a barbers shop which I actually believe is still used as a barber shop sometimes
• The interior was trendy and staff welcoming
• Followed by some of the best blended drinks I've ever tasted
• The staff were even able to put up with my horrible chat and strange requests for hours as me and my friends drank here
• (I'm picky with what goes into my drink
• Not a single thing left on the plates once we were done( even tho the portions were huge)
• I've seen this space morph into many restaurants/bars over the years so delighted to see that this spot is working for Whistlestop Barber Shop
• Our waitress was ever so patient with us coming back to the table several times before we even glanced at the menu
• My friend ate the Big Bad Buffalo Burger which is chicken breast
• Pulled buffalo chicken and ranch coleslaw with sweet potato fries
• The chicken burger was soft and succulent with excellent crunch on the outside
• Sweet Potato Fries were outstanding
• I had this with the Beer Cheese and Bacon Fries
• We washed these plates of food down with a couple of pints of beer
• Gutted I never managed an alcoholic milkshake but we were so full up
• Being from the US its hard to find fried tomatos that are not soggy and minging but i finally found them here at whistle stop
• We had a few requests about the food as we're a fussy bunch but the staff were very friendly and helpful
• The drinks were reasonably priced and the food was out very quickly and was very delicious
• The highlight for me was the fried chicken starter
• You can really tell the food is made with fresh ingredients

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