Spread Eagle

Can't agree more! Rude staff, in and out within an hour and a half, with bland food in the most miniscule protions I have ever seen. The main course would have fit on to a saucer. And all done with such ridiculous pomp and ceremony that this place just doesn't merit or live up to. I don't mind paying high prices for good quality food but this was a joke. Will not be returning. Which is a shame as on location and venue alone it scores well.
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, September 27, 2010

I also ate here recently - the portions were tiny and the head waiter couldn't wait to get us out - he even said he was waiting for his lunch!!!!

A pity and would not want to go again..........
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1 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Having eaten here last night I can only say how utterly shocked and dissapointed and shocked I am that a restaurant of this poor quality can charge what it does. The portions were tiny and substandard, service pushy, verging on rude.

£25 for one overcooked lamb chop and greasy potatoes and an additional charge for tiny portions of wet vegetables.... My guests and I truly felt ripped off!

This was supposed to be a nice night out for a birthday treat but the whole night left a really bitter taste in all our mouths. I never want to write a bad review but in this case I feel I've been left with no choice.
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Sue H
1 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Sunday, July 25, 2010

We visited for a Monday lunch and, although the restaurant was almost empty, we were greeted cheerfully and enjoyed a superb meal. The Red Mullet was sublime and the Beef was as good as I have experienced for many years. The Gigondas was excellent value. The new management has only been around for a few months and the venue is a little out of the way but it is well worth the visit. Hope that the restaurant survives and enjoys more custom soon.
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Dr John Burgess
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

We went to this restaurant today because we thought the menu looked well and the interior quite interesting.

We thought the prices were quite on the high side but we didn't mind spending a little extra for a nice meal. There doesn't seem to be a big choice in Greenwich anyway..

Oh dear, we were expecting great things but in reality we were very disappointed.

We couldn't believe the quality of the starter. It tasted ok. but nothing more than that.

We were worried for the main course to be honest! And indeed.. The portions were very tiny and price/quality ratio were completely disproportionate. We had to order some vegetables or potatoes separately and 2 tablespoons of spinach was just ridiculously priced! Completely out of order.

We are foodies and have experienced a lot of restaurants. Some very good but this restaurant was a true disappointment, the dishes lacked any sort of creativity. The taste was alright but nothing more than that. It looked good on the menu but it ruined our evening.

What a waste of money. Not recommended at all.
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4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Terrible Experience.

We just came back from our dinner. The restaurant, previously delivering great quality in good atmosphere, has to face a terrible circumstance - unbearable smell in the whole restaurant from a jazz club underneath offsets any high quality food or wine experience. In addition to that the service was slow and sub standard.

The owners did not proactively approach the guests and appologised but tried to ignore the problem.

Bottom line - our last visit. Objective remark - they either solve the issue or will close down within 6 months.
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Andre Besant
2 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 1
Saturday, February 06, 2010

We visited Spread Eagle last night for my Dad's 60th Birthday dinner. For years we have struggled to find a decent restuarant to celebrate his birthday that was a) open on 27th Dec, b) presented a good menu and c) had good quality food served just after the Christmas rush and with the Spread Eagle, we found it. The staff were so helpful and the food, absolutely delicious. The menu was perfect and very good value for money. The resturant was spotless and had a lovely comfortable atmosphere whilst retaining a sense of special ooccasion. I will definitely be recommending it to friends and hope to return again soon.
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Beth
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Monday, December 28, 2009

After reading all the postive reviews for this place my partner and I were expecting great things, but unfortunately we were severely disappointed. They clearly run a skeleton operation around christmas here and the internet advertised menu had been replaced by a limited and seriously underwhelming festive menu. We booked a table 2 weeks in advance but were given no indication that the normal menu would be unavailable.

The food was acceptable but we were expecting so much more- the prices had been ramped up for what was basically a glorified christmas lunch. By the time we were presented with the ludicrously sized cheese course we were left with no option but to complain to the management who did, in fairness, knock £10 of each meal and threw in a glass of champagne.

However, the people at the table next to ours were also complaining, and around the restaurant pretty much everyone was looking unimpressed.

Nothing against the staff but the "management" was clearly doing a fill-in job and one of the girls all but admitted that they were operating at half steam. I think the owners have messed up here. I won't be going back on principle.
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Mat Price
4 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Tuesday, December 22, 2009

I've lived in Greenwich for a few years and dined at The Spread Eagle for the fist time last week. I took two friends there for lunch and one of which was celebrating a birthday.

The venue is very tastefully decorated and has a warm and inviting feel once through the front door. The staff are very polite and helpful. We chose different dishes from the menu and swapped and tasted each others during the meal. Two of the three of us work in the industry so we enjoyed comparing the dishes. I had ham hock and fore gris gras terrine then roast pork belly followed by cheese plate. All dishes were very good although my main plate was very cold by the time I got it. The wine was great for the price and the service was good apart from we had every member of the waiting team visit our table during the meal which can be a bit annoying. I prefer to be looked after by the same person for duration.

I will be going back again very soon and regularly from now on as we had a very good lunch there but please loose the service charge from the bill. I always leave a hefty tip for good service and food but hate being charged this amount regardless of the experience. Service charges are now out dated in my opinion and ruin it for me when the bill arrives.
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Buddy Setter
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The Spread Eagle restaurant in Greenwich is excellent. The food is very good every time and beautifully presented,

Service is very attentive and pleasant. The wines are well-chosen and the decor attractive with a range of good paintings of Greenwich, some by well-known artists from the 17c to the 20c.
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M.C Elliott
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, August 14, 2009