Post by: Gordy on May 14, 2004, 05:06:23 PM
Whats peoples opinion on which are the best restaurants to go to in Marple.
Plus which are the better boozers and the ones to avoid!
I know different people like different things but lets have your opinions
Post by: on May 14, 2004, 09:05:46 PM
They always produce top quality food, top service and pull a great pint.
Post by: Howard on May 15, 2004, 09:16:19 AM
Food in the "Ring O'Bells" isn't bad, but it was better a year or so ago - new chef? And Midlers on Brabyns Brow is very good indeed but also very pricey.
Post by: on May 18, 2004, 12:55:05 PM
The was an extensive lunchtime menu and I shall certainly go again.
Some landlords are missing out.
Yes I have also enjoyed a meal in the Kinnery Indian, but I would not say it is fantastic and it has been rather late when I have been in PM ish, and I had to put up with bad language, smoke and sick on the floor of the gents.
So by choice I will have a meal delivered by the Exotic Balti
Murillo's the Spanish was very nice as was "the edge" both quite expensive but the price was commensurate with quality.
Romantica is my preferred Italian.
Brambles tries hard, its a pity it is not more supported.
The Chinese restaurant is very nice, but that early evening menu keeps creeping up in price.
Chippy's.
I cant honestly say that I enjoy the Marple fish and chips
I had chips from opposite Texaco they were not enjoyably hot
I will not go into the Chinese at the lights until they clean up that awful mess that shows through the frosted glass in what seems a storeroom, it looks awful.
The Derby chippy does not open in the evening apart from tea time on Friday.
I have not been to the one in the Hollins ever, as a result of something that was once said to me.
The Magic Wok is pretty good
Post by: Deniseam on May 18, 2004, 03:14:52 PM
I like Dolce Vita - good service, been going there for years.
Brambles, when I last went in was unbearable due to people smoking, can't say much about it since it changed hands as pushchairs are banned.
Coffee Med - nice for snacks.
That cafe on Derby Way opposite the chippy - not sure about the hygiene standards in there as the display never looks very clean and I saw something covered in mould once.
Post by: on May 20, 2004, 11:38:19 PM
Member of CAMARA.
Post by: Howard on May 20, 2004, 11:53:11 PM
I agree though - I'd consider the Railway, the Hatters or the Ringers to pull the best pint. Any other offers?
Post by: on May 25, 2004, 12:56:14 PM
As good a beer as Robinsons undoubtedly is,some variety in the choice of cask conditioned real ales in Marple centre would be more than welcome.Currently six pubs, but all Robinsons.
However for those who would like a bit of variety now and then the Sportsmans in Strines has a changing range of different real ales and the Hare and Hounds at Otterspool has Hydes beers on offer.
Yet another longstanding and ageing Camra member.
Post by: Deniseam on May 26, 2004, 11:18:12 AM
Post by: on May 26, 2004, 01:42:26 PM
A friendly welcome, good beer, extensive menu with ample portions, beautiful food and all very reasonably priced.
Another good thing - no smoking in the eating areas.
Only downside, if you live in Marple, somebody probably has to drive.
Post by: Dave on May 29, 2004, 12:55:52 PM
Post by: alan@marple on May 29, 2004, 06:56:58 PM
A good pint of Robbie's is superb, as I experienced in the Windsor Castle last week, but I find this particular brew very temperamental. I understand that Robinson's will not allow other draught beer to be sold in there houses.
I welcome the opportunity to have a change now and again and would like not to have to go beyond walking distance to enjoy a pint of "Boddies" " Hyde's and Holts and even Marstons is there any hope for the future, perhaps a deal between the breweries?
Post by: on May 31, 2004, 04:38:30 PM
The Hare & Hounds, on Dooley Lane, sells a lovely pint of Hyde's, and its within walking distance.
The food is quite good too.
Post by: Tricky on June 01, 2004, 02:15:11 PM
Just undergoing a re-furb too..
Post by: Andy W on June 07, 2008, 12:25:39 AM
Post by: orangewhip on June 09, 2008, 10:08:50 AM
Best pubs in Marple are The Hatters and The Railway, Ring O Bells used to be great but has gone dramatically downhill recently.
Post by: Harry on August 24, 2008, 08:42:12 AM
The staff were attentive, without rushing us. We had the table for about 3 hours. The food was excellent. Couldn’t be faulted. Well cooked, well presented and generous portions. Oh, and a very varied menu. Definitely spoilt for choice. We will be going back
The Edge has, for many years, been my favourite Marple restaurant. Now I have two to choose from.
Post by: Rudolph Hucker on August 26, 2008, 10:45:24 AM
Personally I wouldn't return to Murillo's after too many unsatisfactory visits but wouldn't put others off going, but by way of a quick P.S. I do like the Kinaray.....
Post by: Mike W on August 26, 2008, 06:17:23 PM
Mike
Post by: orangewhip on August 28, 2008, 12:23:12 PM
Just out of interest 'orangewhip', did you revisit the Ringers as proposed on your recent return and do you still have negative views of it?
Unfortunately Rudolph I have had to postpone my visit to the Ringers due to dalliances too numerous to mention, but I will definitely head over there the next time I return to Marple for a weekend and post a full assessment thereafter. I posted the truth about Murillos some time back, it may even have been a couple of years now, and from what I hear recently the situation is still the same there. For shame.
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Post by: Mike W on August 28, 2008, 12:58:53 PM
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I posted the truth about Murillos some time back, it may even have been a couple of years now, and from what I hear recently the situation is still the same there. For shame.
I'm impressed that you can offer 'the truth', as well as hearsay. I can speak only from my own actual experiences, which appear to be rather different. Each to his own.
Post by: orangewhip on August 28, 2008, 02:45:33 PM
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