Beauberry House

Overall the food was good although we didn't think that the wagyu beef was that tasty or worth the money.

As the restaurant was quite empty the atmosphere wasn't that lively but it was a large space so would have taken quite a few diners to fill it.

A major complaint with the meal was the cocktails we chose to have at the end of the meal in the bar next to the restaurant. I had a cosmopolitan which was so watered down that it was almost clear. My boyfriend ordered a white russian and after the bar man had mixed it he was taken aside by another member of staff into another part of the bar, he returned with the white russian which also appeared to be very watered down. When we asked what they had done to the cocktails the response was rather nonplussed and we were then told they were not serving any more cocktails. Bizarre and completely unacceptable!
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maciej - View all reviews by this user
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

it was tuesday last week that I went for dinner with my girlfriend. The restaurant was not busy, I think there were about 6 tables occupied, and we were sat in the conservatory (that is what they called it) and rather had a pleasant time. we are a very busy couple and not much time to go out and it was nice to go somewhere local with good food and not have to shout to be heard. I had the tuna tartar to start and my girlfriend the crispy squid and to follow she had the black cod with msio and I had the lamb with aubergine... the fish was cooked perfectly and the miso was not overpowering (not like we had in other places), the lamb was just so tender and melted in my mouth... sadly we did not have desserts as we were full, we only had 1/2 bottle of chablis and our meal was of very good value. I recommend it highly and will be returning shortly to sample the Brunch menu.
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Mark Wayne
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Monday, September 01, 2008

I disagree greatly with the lady who spoke of her mis-adventure at beauberry house.

I recently got married there (I hired the venue on an exclusive basis) and actually my maid of honour has dexcided to get married there. The staff was so professional and I actually did not think that with all my requirements (and there were many + most of my guests had different dietary requirements). but on the day I did not have to give any direction (I am a film set manager and used to direct staff and I am a control freak). everything that was promised was achieved and beyond, I just felt that it was not fair to read such comment when I was about to leave another glorious one about my Mother's Birthday Dinner last Thursday.

I am not certain what happen to the lady, but I will maintain my praise as they made my weding day a very special one.
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Charlotte Fisher
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

I've always admired the beauty of this building as i live locally. When my partner proposed, i knew just the place. During the meetings that followed to organise my day, the staff and management were helpful.

Unfortunately, the couldn't keep up appearance on the day of the nuptuals- they were rude to my guest, argued with my husband and simply did not uphold any of their promises.

DO NOT get married here!!! and if you must...you'll soon change your mind about paying any service charge.

They always...always claim to be fully booked but never full.

By all means go in and admire the building......
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Food 4 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Have to disagree with Dave below, only to say that even Wayne Rooney and his missus wouldn't consider this place classy! Shocking waste of a beautiful venue!

Food was very poor, service even worse. Great looking wine list, though not sure who would want to drink some DRC with the muck the clueless staff serve here.
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F.S.
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Thursday, July 24, 2008

i went here for lunch and left feeling thoroughly disappointed. the place lacked atmosphere, the food was unimaginative, underseasoned, overcooked, greasy & unattractive. the staff were fine. as a party of 5 we were seated right next to the kitchen door so i asked if we could move as the place was empty. i was told we couldn't as they were fully booked. when we left it was still pretty much empty. better suited to functions i imagine. otherwise, don't bother.
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Food 1 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, June 25, 2008

If you are a vulgar, tasteless, new-money bling merchant with no idea about food then this is the perfect place for you. Unbearably pretentious, hideous tart's boudoir decor, serving mediocre food at grossly inflated prices. Perfect for the conspicuous consumption set who constitute most if its clientele. Expect to see Wayne Rooney and his WAG if he ever gets a transfer down South!

If you like good food, served in decent portions, by friendly and polite staff, then go ANYWHERE on the planet except this crime against culinary commerce. And they have ruined what was a beautiful, historic buildiing too!

For a laugh, try going there just to watch the other eaters, then order a glass of tap water and a roll and butter.
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Dave
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Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Sunday, June 08, 2008

first time visit last sunday for brunch as we were celebrating an 80th birthday. both the food and the service were absolutely brilliant and the freebie house wine offer made for a reasonable bill at the end of a very pleasant afternoon.

Some of the decor needs a brush up but overall we were suitably impressed. will definitely return.
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ian
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, April 07, 2008

I went there last night with a friend for her 50th birthday, It was very quiet with few other diners, but we had a lovely meal which I could not fault even if I was being nit picking and the service was fine. I have been a number of times and always enjoyed the food but have not always found the service good when it was busy - I will certainly go back again as I love the design of the place, it is on my doorstep and the food is interesting without being weird!
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Jackie
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Friday, April 04, 2008

We visited Beauberry House on a Saturday evening and we were extremely disappointed; the service was abysmal. Our experience at Beauberry House was far from an enjoyable one. At first instance, the staff forgot to provide us with any bread, and then a series of mistakes were made with our appetisers and entrées at which point we were told that we would have to wait 20 minutes for our original orders. Following this the waiter then provided us with the wrong accompanying side dishes.

The alleged manager provided us with a couple of glasses of champagne to apologise, however he dropped a glass covering my partner in Champagne, which left her soaking wet. He apologised and provided us with a discounted bill at the end of the evening and invited us back the following week for a ‘meal on him’; he later confirmed it would be a totally free meal. We returned on the following Saturday and found there had been little improvement to the standards of service. As we left we were asked to pay 50% of the bill and told that he was not in fact the manager and he had no authority to offer a free meal as a means of an apology. We were even more outraged when the so called manager was confronted by the general manager to which he denied offering a ‘meal on him’. I would advise anyone to reconsider dining at Beauberry House in the near future; the service is far from satisfactory. I would expect more graceful service at The Harvester!
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Mr J Hunt
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Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 4
Monday, February 25, 2008