The Lofty Turtle

4th visit in 5 months says a lot about the Naked Turtle. The menu is always changing, varied and interesting. . The food, music and ambience were as good as it's always been. offers exceptional value. Already looking forward to visit #5.
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Chris De Fleure
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, August 19, 2011

Just moved in to the area and was told about this little local restaurant and its singing waitresses.

At first went in just for the bar and had a lovely evening the owner was behind the bar and introduced me to a couple of the locals.

The first thing that strikes you is the drinks List this place has an abundance of choice.. But don't be scared off as the owner 'Paddy' has a fantastic knowledge of beer wine and spirits and will guide you through the eclectic list.

we started on the beer list with little creatures followed by an Odell India pale ale. great now only about 30 different more to go. we then moved on to the wine and opted for the house wine which was very drinkable finally we finished with an old fashioned cocktail.. Needless to say we staggered out a lot later.

On the 2nd visit we went last Sunday for lunch. I had a great roast beef the Yorkshires and the beef cooked just right. The missus had roast chicken and it was also superb.

The turtle is surprisingly good value we had 2 courses with a small glass of wine for just 14.50.

this was excluding the £2 music charge which seemed acceptable considering the standard of music

We had a guitarist playing and it gave a great chilled atmosphere also the waitresses sounded very professional, Paddy's wife was working this time and she was I’m told a former musical theatre actress and singer. The other waitresses were equally talented and provided the singing throughout the day.

We are looking forward to our next visit…. what a great local and so welcoming
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James Taylor
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Went to the Naked Turtle with a group of friends. We had booked tables. A nice looking restaurant. Some of the waitresses were lovely and friendly. Service a bit hit and miss. The music was great, classy and not overpowering. The food was ok. The bar staff very unfriendly. Be careful if you book with a group of friends. You will get charged for the meals for the people who didn't turn up. Overall, I would not go there again.
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5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Friday, October 01, 2010