Gallery Mess

Recently my boyfriend and I went to the Gallery Mess for dinner. I ordered the egg tagliatelle and my boyfriend the burger (nothing new there). They were full of flavour, and decent sized portions. There were not many people in the restaurant, so the staff kept checking in on us, which was a little annoying, but I'm sure if it were busier, they wouldn't have been so concerned with our well- being (which is not a bad thing). Overall, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and meal, and would definitely recommend to a friend.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, November 07, 2011

Enjoyed a fabulous evening meal here with a friend after work. We both had 2 course meals inc a main and dessert. I had the Brixham market fisherman's pot and my friend had salmon and cod fishcake with sautéed spinach and sorrel cream. The service was friendly and easy and the environment is fascinating with the Saatchi Gallery's beautiful artworks. Heading back in a few weeks with my boyfriend.
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Sarah L
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Friday, August 12, 2011

"Mess" is a very appropriate name for this joint. It is hopelessly run with service that even an Aberdeen Angus steakhouse would beat. Avoid this useless venue. Worst of all was that they served my party WARM white wine.
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Bernard Jackson-Smyth - View all reviews by this user
1 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Saturday, October 31, 2009

Myself, my parter and a friend had the misfortune to be there on saturday morning for coffee & a snack. 2 hot-chocolates sent back for being cold; had to ask 3 times for water. Had to ask twice for more thimbles of oil & balsamic with the £2:50 2 slices of bread. And finally had to ask 3 times to see the manager to complain, who when he eventually arrived was useless! Treat yourself, go somewhere else nearby.
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Stuart Orton
2 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

We decided to escape the noise of the Carnival on Sunday and head down to Peter Jones to do a bit of shopping, all pretty predictable for a Bank Holiday. After a fruitless trip up and down the Kings Road trying to find her a new dress I suggested to my lovely wife we grab a bite and a drink somewhere.

I remembered the piece on this site about "Gallery Mess" so after looking at the menu and like the sound of the scones with cream we decided to pop in. It was reasonably busy inside and out but we were offered a choice of tables. We ordered tea for two and the scones. These came out as 3 mini scones each served with a little individual pot of jam and generous helping of cream. The scones were delicious and warm which was a nice touch.

Gallery Mess certainly look like a nice place to sit and people watch or be seen. Service was professional and the price reasonable. It seems to get in a good mix of clientele. We were particularly taken with the table next to us of twenty-something affluent girls who appeared to think they were in the british version of "The Hills" , Lauren and Heidi had nothing on these 3. All in all very pleased we popped in and a great choice if you are shopping on the Kings Road.
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david ginsberg - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, September 01, 2009