Somerstown Coffee House

messydesk

New management, new leaf. 3rd September 2008

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The Somerstown Coffee House is a really wonderful place, recently taken over by two sisters from France. They have hired a fantastic, dedicated waiting staff who really know their stuff, devised a very good French menu and serve real ale. There's a restaurant in part of the pub which is sectioned off, but you can eat the restaurant menu in the main bar if you'd like or choose from the interesting bar menu if you're after something smaller.
The food really is excellent and unusually for a French place, there are good choices for vegetarians. The food is mainly French bistro style and of a much higher quality than a normal gastro pub. Of particular note is their lavender crème brulee, which is really quite remarkable.
Importantly, the interior is very comfortable and low key without being soulless or seeming corporate. The lighting is warm and restful and the front and back gardens are lovely.
It's usually quite quiet apart from after work type times when it's crowded. Having only recently started to open at the weekends (as of September 08), it's very peaceful then, although it gets busier the more people get to know about it.
They welcome dogs too, an increasing rarity, and always bring over a bowl of water and the occasional snack for my battle-scarred staffy.

Best place around, no contest.

1rehan at 24/09/08

Surly staff and service. They have no concept of serving food in a timely fashion, waited over hour and a half for an average tasting meal which was overpriced for what it was.

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