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Title: A Full English. Post by: leefer on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:18:15 Now on the back of Donkey's pie club it got me thinking.
Dangerous at times i know but Swindon is full of Chinese,Italian,Indian restaurants as well as some good chippys and crap fast food places. And of course many of these places serve up top nosh. For a while now i have thought that a good English restaurant would be a gold mine in Swindon,serving good old fashioned British foods like Bangers and Mash,Liver and Onions,Cottage Pie,and a variety of pies with spuds gravy and fresh veg. Good old English basic food.......all sourced from local food. Where in Swindon(apart from pubs)can you go and get Liver,mash and onion gravy....lamb chops and green beans,egg ham and chips the list is endless. Now i know there are some good pubs that do it and the odd cafe who give it a go........but i reckon an authentic British Grub restaurant would be very welcome and make lots of good English money :D What do you reckon people,its just an idea and off course isn't an anti other food idea. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Benzel on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:20:46 I'm hungry just thinking about it.
Get it done! Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Nemo on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:21:01 Weighbridge Brewhouse (http://www.weighbridgebrewhouse.co.uk/?page_id=24) has a small amount of international stuff on the menu but is generally very much what you describe and damn good with it.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: leefer on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:22:32 Weighbridge Brewhouse (http://www.weighbridgebrewhouse.co.uk/?page_id=24) has a small amount of international stuff on the menu but is generally very much what you describe and damn good with it. Will give that a visit then for sure at some point. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: LucienSanchez on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:25:36 I had liver, onions, gravy, and mash there a couple of months ago... and tried the faggotts - all was amazing, and only a tenner between 12 and 14:30 (a tenner can seem a lot, but the quality is second to none)
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Not that Nice If I'm Honest on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:28:08 Can you say "faggots" in this politically correct world that we find ourselves in ?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: leefer on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:29:27 Well i have been asked to select a venue for my 50th next month....family meal,think this place could be the place.........the menu looks good and not over the top pricey added to that it is not much travelling for family...and friend :D
Thanks for Finding Nemo :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Nemo on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:32:08 Are you taking your wife, or will you Leefer at home?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ardiles on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:41:55 Can you say "faggots" in this politically correct world that we find ourselves in ? I don't know. But what a great forum name. I like it. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: leefer on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 13:44:03 Are you taking your wife, or will you Leefer at home? :eek: Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: ron dodgers on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 14:09:58 the Brewhouse is used to big crowds, there was about 20 in there when I went before christmas - they got their stuff on time but mine was a bit delayed. It's got the "Archers" Gold (Pooley's Golden) 4.7% of heaven so 5 noms from me.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: fatbasher on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 14:17:25 Weighbridge Brewhouse (http://www.weighbridgebrewhouse.co.uk/?page_id=24) has a small amount of international stuff on the menu but is generally very much what you describe and damn good with it. Indeed it is and me and the missus will be there next Saturday to celebrate her birthday, which is why I won't be at Leicester. It has to be said Antony and Alyson who own and run the Weighbridge also own and run the Three Crowns at Brinkworth. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: fatbasher on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 14:18:37 Will give that a visit then for sure at some point. Need to book to be sure of a seat. Can be noisy due to the acoustics so try to get the quiet upper level. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: china red on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 14:26:03 I've lived in China for nearly six years now. I go through stages of craving various English food. I've tried my hand at successfully making from scratch good sausage rolls, crumpets and various other roasted kind of meals. The two things I miss like crazy are a full English breakfast and fish and chips. I have only been back to blighty twice in my time here and have to say its pretty easy to get a good full English but fish and chips has seriously gone down hill in the time I have been away. Now it could be that my expectations have increased but even York road chippy which was amazing when I left just didn't cut the mustard over the summer when I was last back.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Cookie on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 14:34:31 agreed, could never find a chippy in swindon that was really good. best I've had is from laughing halibut in Westminster but there must be better somewhere??
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 15:13:59 I recommend the Fat Dog for a slightly cheaper meal than the Brewhouse I've yet to try the Brewhouse, it looks good.
http://www.thefatdog.co.uk/ Also never realised Leefer was that, um, mature :) ------ On topic, never been a fan of that kind food Leefer so my opinion is open a Nandos instead. agreed, could never find a chippy in swindon that was really good. best I've had is from laughing halibut in Westminster but there must be better somewhere?? I tried Simms just after they won an award. Thought they were very average. I know there must be a few about around here somewhere but loved it in Australia where you selected your fish and they cooked it fresh for you (the only one I've been to here is at Lizard, though you didn't get a choice it was freshly cooked local catch Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: china red on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 15:21:40 I live so far from the sea here and all the locals eat bottom feeding river fish, not goo for fish and chips. In fact not good for anything,
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 15:59:40 I maintain that if I ever win some money on the lottery i'm gonna open a big American style BBQ restaurant in Swindon, I reckon that would go down a storm.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 16:04:47 The best fish and chip shop I've ever found is right here in the west Midlands.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 16:10:04 I recommend the Fat Dog for a slightly cheaper meal than the Brewhouse I've yet to try the Brewhouse, it looks good. http://www.thefatdog.co.uk/ I like good food and had a menu put through my door for that place. I was desperate to go and was then told by 2 separate people the food was bad and over priced. I take it this is not the case then? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 16:16:10 I like good food and had a menu put through my door for that place. I was desperate to go and was then told by 2 separate people the food was bad and over priced. I take it this is not the case then? I liked it, went a little while ago (a year). When we went the food was definitely not bad, in fact it was good. But I've only been once, so maybe we got lucky? Will agree it was not cheap, but its not Brewhouse expensive. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Barry Scott on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 16:19:13 Well, I keep meaning to go to the Brewhouse, so I'll go to both and make my own mind up (as I should've anyway) soon!
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 16:23:36 Was just looking at tripadvisor reviews for both places.
They both have reviews that range from terrible to excellent. About as helpful as buying Stephen Hawking a pair of roller-skates. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Saxondale on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 16:36:43 Trip advisor is a pile of shite. User reviews, no quality control and no checking if the reviews are actually real. Basically anyone can slag anyone off on trip advisor.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: sonicyouth on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 16:42:17 ...but most of the time the reviews are 5 star excellent.
while I'm here, can anyone recommend somewhere nearish Swindon that does good pub food (particularly a really fucking good steak) that's decently priced? Needs to be NE of Swindon. ta Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Arriba on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 17:35:21 The White Hart is pretty good now. Dunno if they do liver though?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: tans on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 18:10:44 If you are looking for a good spit roast may i recommend the emirates?
[url width=600 height=450]http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/tanswell2010/AjyCldOCAAAKv9H.jpg[/url] Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Gnasher on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 18:17:27 If you are looking for a good spit roast may i recommend the emirates? [url width=600 height=450]http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/tanswell2010/AjyCldOCAAAKv9H.jpg[/url] :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: leefer on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 18:58:13 The White Hart is pretty good now. Dunno if they do liver though? No aribba they don't deliver. :D Weighbridge fully booked on Saturdays for the next month and no kids allowed anyway in the evenings so will have to find elsewhere. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 19:01:37 ...but most of the time the reviews are 5 star excellent. while I'm here, can anyone recommend somewhere nearish Swindon that does good pub food (particularly a really fucking good steak) that's decently priced? Needs to be NE of Swindon. ta Not in Swindon, but the Greyhound in Siddington (nr Cirencester) does excellent food, been there a few times. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: ron dodgers on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 19:36:52 I maintain that if I ever win some money on the lottery i'm gonna open a big American style BBQ restaurant in Swindon, I reckon that would go down a storm. absolutely right here I reckon - what about premises - the old job centre place ? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 19:50:20 I live in the south of France at the moment and I would absolutely KILL for some British sausage, bacon and eggs. Buying it locally costs over twice the price of back home. I would murder a bit of roast beef, yorkshire's and most importantly, proper roasts!
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 19:53:46 Pay double for it then you tight cunt.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 19:56:59 Fuck of or I'll send my Serbian mate around. Cunt.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 19:59:30 Pay double for it then you tight cunt. :Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick:Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:02:46 Fuck of or I'll send my Serbian mate around. Cunt. You have friends? How much do you pay them?Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: chalkies_shorts on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:07:32 Fuck of or I'll send my Serbian mate around. Cunt. Maybe he could pick up some sausages for you while he's at it. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:08:23 Ironside gets enough of his sausage as it is, why does he need more?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:10:07 They get paid by the number of Bosnian testicles they deliver in a plastic bag. It vary's depending on their weight. He might get a couple of pence for yours.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:13:38 Has he already gobbled yours up?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:14:47 You've got some strange friends.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:16:05 Has he already gobbled yours up? I'm English, so no. What's your beef then Johnny? Inferiority complex? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:23:22 You, because you're a massive cunt. We've discussed this before.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:26:51 so why do you reply to my posts then? I am a massive cunt though, this is true, but at least I'm English :)
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:27:52 Why do you live in France out of interest?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: tans on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:28:23 Can you two have your own thread?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:28:47 None of your fucking business.
Why do you live in England? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:30:16 I have lived in Luxembourg for over 5 years now and don't really miss English cuisine that much.
True story. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:31:06 Because I was born in this country and I'm half English. :idiot:
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:35:18 A dog born in a stable and all that....
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:46:49 Fuck off. :hitler:
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:50:48 I win.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Arriba on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:53:21 I win. You aint got any sausages though. I bet Coca fola has Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:56:55 You aint got any sausages though. I bet Coca fola has I got sausages arriba, they just cost me twice the price, but then, I probably earn twice as much as him. Cola however, will always be a fucking johnny cunt. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Arriba on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:59:09 I got sausages arriba, they just cost me twice the price, but then, I probably earn twice as much as him. Cola however, will always be a fucking johnny cunt. Well why say you'd kill for british sausages,bacon and eggs? You bullshitting us Ironside? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Coca Fola on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 20:59:48 He just wants the attention Arriba. Can't be easy for him being so far from home.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Ironside on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 21:09:08 Well why say you'd kill for british sausages,bacon and eggs? You bullshitting us Ironside? Well for a start I'd love to pay the same as back home for my sausages. The bacon is shit here, very thin rashers. The eggs are fine. A least the weathers nice though eh? Besides, the frog's cant cook a full English the English. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Sippo on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 22:19:05 Red Lion at Cricklade does great English food
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 23:23:57 If I opened up an English takeaway in Old Town offering a limited menu of
Beef stew (cooked in ale) / Sausages and gravy / Slow cooked lamb shanks / Ham and eggs with side options of Chips / Mash Would you all turn up? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: ghanimah on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 23:25:59 If I opened up an English takeaway in Old Town offering a limited menu of Beef stew (cooked in ale) / Sausages and gravy / Slow cooked lamb shanks / Ham and eggs with side options of Chips / Mash Would you all turn up? Would it be free...? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: reeves4england on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 23:31:59 If I opened up an English takeaway in Old Town offering a limited menu of I'd be there if you could eat in!Beef stew (cooked in ale) / Sausages and gravy / Slow cooked lamb shanks / Ham and eggs with side options of Chips / Mash Would you all turn up? Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Notts red on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 23:34:29 I had some nice sausages this morning, pork, leek and mustard. Don't even know if they were English but they were very nice indeed.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 23:46:51 I'd be there if you could eat in! Well I was thinking the empty Pizza Box premises on Devises road. so a few seats but takeaway boxes to eat on your way being the key business. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: flammableBen on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 23:49:11 Tempted to ditch ham and eggs for a Chilli. Don't have to train staff to slice or fry then.
Add "a big fuck off home made slab of bread" to the side options. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Nijholts Nuts on Monday, January 23, 2012, 00:03:24 ...and discounts for the TEF members.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: flammableBen on Monday, January 23, 2012, 00:04:13 Only on proof of boycotting.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Batch on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:18:40 Wahaaay, a Man v Food style challenge on our own doorstep(ish)
www.hoggitandhoof.co.uk/hoof/Challenge.html Quote FEELING REALLY HUNGRY? See if you have the appetite for a 72 oz Rump Steak (cooked to your preference),House Salad and Chips If you finish it in under an hour then the steak is free however fail and it will cost you £49.95 (see rules opposite) The Rules 1. Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not consumed (swallowed)...YOU LOSE! 2. Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say “yes.” 3. Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table, or have anyone else TOUCH the meal. 4. You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest. 5. You don’t have to eat the fat, but we will judge this. 6. Should you become ill, the contest is over... YOU LOSE! (Please use the container provided as necessary.) 7. All spectators are diners and must order from the menu 8. You must sit at a table that we assign. 9. If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the leftovers with you. 10.No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant once the contest is over. [url width=380 height=480]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401496_287557327968564_141925779198387_764004_838760115_n.jpg[/url] Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Notts red on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:26:50 Had a 24oz T- bone a few years ago in Polperro, I didn't even touch the side salad and fries that came with it ! Don't even know if you can get T-bone steaks now, not on the bone anyway.
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:28:22 We've got this bad boy about a minute away from my halls, havent had a go yet but very much plan too.
http://www.onechickennugget.com/2011/06/03/cuba-plymouth-burger-challenge/ Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Costanza on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:32:00 Oh the memories.
A 'phat boy' from Jakes would always suffice. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:33:14 I find Jakes way overpriced.
Fat Mama's was king however it appears to have closed down last week. Whilst pretty drunk I very nearly cried. we're all praying it just a referb. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Notts red on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:35:06 Suggs, Bet you've had a few breakfast in a roll from Captain Jacks/ Jaspers ( think thats it's name ) ?
Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: Costanza on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:35:14 I find Jakes way overpriced. Fat Mama's was king however it appears to have closed down last week. Whilst pretty drunk I very nearly cried. we're all praying it just a referb. Is that the one near Roundy? Really narrow inside. That opened while I was in Plym. A friend who still lives there told me University Wines was gone and it's now a Chris Shorey (shudder) building. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Friday, January 27, 2012, 22:35:50 Yes.
So good, best burger i've ever had, I still have a menu pinned up in my room.. Title: Re: A Full English. Post by: leefer on Friday, January 27, 2012, 23:02:13 Was in Estover on Wednesday delivering,i like Plymouth particularly the old church ruin riht in the middle of the roundabout in the Town Centre...looks very bizarre.
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