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Archive => Archived Boards => Recommended Pubs & Restaurants => Topic started by: nbt on December 28, 2007, 10:22:13 PM
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(Howard @ Dec. 28 2007,20:02) For excellent food, I'd still recommend the Ring o' Bells
I'd have to disagree. While the hosts and staff are great, the menu is far too big at the Ringers: this too me says that the food is pre-prepared in bulk and frozen, rather than having supplies freshly prepared. The food is adequate but by no means excellent.
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Well, as the landlord of the Ring o' Bells I suppose it's up to me to put the last comments right.
Firstly, I cannot understand how one can complain that one has too much choice. Surely if you find somewhere where you like the food it is a great bonus that you can go back on other occasions and choose from different things.
Nbt is quite correct when he says we have a large selection on our menu but that is where him being correct ends!
We have around 40 main courses available on our A La Carte, 10 of which are vegetarian, and of those I count 3 that are frozen meals, Lasagne's & Cannelloni. The rest is cooked entirely to order from fresh produce, unless you count the likes of Cod & Hake which come frozen packed from the ships off Iceland, the country not the store, and are defrosted, on the premises, prior to trading.
Whilst accepting that you cannot please all the people all of the time, I would, (as someone who eats here far more than anyone else) have to agree more with Howards comments regarding the Ring o' Bells than nbt's.
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For once it's good to be shown to be wrong. PLease accept my apologies Peter, and well done for supporting fresh produce. Genuine question, do you source your meats and vegatables locally where possible? I much prefer to eat at places where I know I am supporting local businesses.
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Not easy to answer this precisely. Our suppliers are all 'Locally' based i.e. the Stockport area. Where it is possible they source us goods from the area but for various reasons, quality, availability, cost etc., this is not always possible which means it varies enormously. There are many rules issued by Environmental Health regarding buying fresh produce which means that buying direct from local sources is not always plausible. Not a great answer I know but at least an honest one!
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If you do frequent the Ringers and they have the Lamb Henry on, I'd suggest that should be your first choice. I had it on Sunday and it was absolutely delicious.
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I think it's a real shame about the Ringers.
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What Orange Whip? Why is it sad that the The Ringers consistently provide good quality tasty food?
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I think it's a real shame about the Ringers.
You're clearly got a bit of a thing about the Ringers. That's two posts on the same day complaining but with no reason why. Either give us the reasons why you think there's something wrong, tell Pete what you think or pack it in.
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I just wish that Robinsons, would allow a guest beer now and again in our locals.
A well kept pint of "Robbie's"is great and I get this at "my local" but it really would be nice to be able to walk to the pub in MARPLE and enjoy and occasional pint of
"Boddies" Sam or John Smiths, Holt's or even JWL.
I don't suppose it will ever happen!, but I live in hope
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its a long way to travel from hope :) :) :) heard a whisper in the village that the chef is leaving from the ringers hope you will still be doing food
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Tonights my pals and I went to the ringers and enjoyed a meal prepared by the new Chef.
It was really nice and well presented and I am looking forward to going again
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Award delight for pub
Brian Lashley
12/ 8/2008
LANDLORDS Peter and Sue Clarke are toasting their own success after their pub was named best community boozer in the north west.
The couple who run the Ring O' Bells, Marple, Stockport, are celebrating after scooping the title in the Great British Pub Awards. As regional winner it is now in the running to be named best community pub in the national final next month.
The awards recognise the best practice and the best people in the pub trade, putting the spotlight on publicans who demonstrate real excellence.
Peter and Sue worked behind the bar for the previous licensee and took over about two years ago.
After spending thousands on a revamp and introducing a food menu, they helped clean up the nearby canal and threw open the doors to community groups.
Now you're likely to find a churchgoer, member of the choir, scoutmaster or artist popping in for a pint.
Peter, 53, said: "The award is fantastic and we feel really proud because we have worked towards being a community pub. It is very much a pub where anybody can come in for a drink.
"We have groups of women who come in and feel safe, and various other groups such as those from church, the Scouts and local artists who use the place for meetings.
"We've got a narrow boat and canal room because we are so close to the canal."
Taken from Manchester Evening news web site author as stated
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Bravo to the Ringer - well-deserved recognition for Marple's best pub! :)
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It's a "Whitewash"
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Please explain Wolfman
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Could it be a cryptic reference to the recent repainting?
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I'm guessing that he's referring to the new white paintjob as part of the overhaul - looks very nice now.
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2 got it one didn't. Yes it does look good.
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The Bulls Head has also had a repaint and looks a lot smarter.
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We went for a meal at the Rimgers the other day - it was the first time we'd eaten there for years. It was a very good meal and excellent value. We'll be back. :P
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Last Saturday evening, on my way to The Hatters (voted Best Pub in Marple in a recent poll), I nipped into the Ring O Bells. After a swift visit to the gents, and the purchase of some dry roasted to see me down the hill, I was on my way. In the end I found the place lively, warm and inviting.
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:-[ Went for my first meal at the Ringers on Sunday found the meal tasty but lacking in quantity. A large yorkshire pudding dominated the plate but there was only a very small amount of veg and one roast potato, came home and made sandwiches as we were still hungry. Maybe they had had a rush on and were short of veg hope the portion of veg sizes are better next time we visit ???
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Did you say something when you were there Miss Marple, and give them the chance to sort it for you ? , or did you just put up with it, pay for it , then leave and then have a moan on here about it ?
We were there a few weeks ago for something to eat, I had the Jerk Chicken kebabs, hmmmm they were yummy !!
I'm not in a position to eat out often, so the times that I do, if something isn't right, then I tell them, and don't have any qualms about doing so , most places are willing to sort it out I think . :)
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No I just moaned afterwards about it !! I love a good old moan don't you ??? That's probably why you are on this site like me!! MOAN MOAN MOAN !!!!
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Are you always on the defence ?
It was just a question ?
I dont understand the logic of eating a meal that you are not entirely happy with , not shouting up about the "problem" at the time , paying for it, then leaving and not saying a word .. and there was me thinking that you were so vocal about everything :P!
Then again, it could begin to question what one sees as a large or small portion , blowing so much hot air can give one a rather large appetite !! ( teasing !!)
;D
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:-X Yes I am always on the Defence ! Think I should work for the Ministry. I had nothing to complain about directly about the meal which was lovely with great service. It was only the amount of veg (I am a veggie) that I had concern over. As I stated origanally I feel it may have been that we ate late and there may have been a shortage of veg but the veg we did have was cooked to perfection.
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On the recommendation of a friend, we recently went back to the Ringers for a meal. What a difference the new chef has made! The food there, which was never bad, has improved vastly. We've eaten there half a dozen times in the past month and have enjoyed every meal. Worth a special trip, in my view
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Had a great meal the other night:
Deep fried cheese in breadcrumbs with salad
Chili Beef Enchiladas
Apple pie and cream with custard
and service with a smile
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Quick, Orangewhip, someone's recommending the Ringer's....!
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A tad busy at the mo I'm afraid Rudolph, but once I've finished this little lot I'll jump back on the information superhighway and share my two-penneth.
Enjoy your lunch you lucky lucky people! :)
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The Ringers has great potential, I shall certainly endeavour to pop up there again in the near future. I won't go into details (because the post will be removed!), let me just take this opportunity to wish everyone concerned the very best for the future.
I might even give Murillo's another chance at this rate! >:(
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The Ring o' Bells is in heat 2 of Pure Radio's search for Stockport's Perfect Pub this week in a head-to-head with the Sir Robert Peel in Edgeley. This is part of a longer term battle of 16 of Stockport's finest locals, one of which will be crowned the winner in March.
Follow this link to listen to the Podcasts and then cast your vote: www.pureradio.org.uk (http://www.pureradio.org.uk)
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Orangewhipp, I get the feeling that you have fallen out with the ringers, or have you perhaps been accused of being a naughtyboy or girl and been Barred?, please forgive me if I am incorrect