Barristers

Every year on our Anniversary (5th Jan) my husband and I like to treat ourselves by trying out a new restaurant. And this year (our 41 year anniversary) we decided, after hearing great things, to try out Barristers Grill in Newlands.

What a disappointment. To set things off, on arrival my husband was offered a warm beer. Not a good note to start out on. We were then advised that although it was Monday, the two for one Monday special was not applicable over the Christmas period. My husband ordered a starter of snails, which came with two small, stale rolls. The waiter apologised and explained that because it was such a hot day, the rolls had hardened. I ordered the Baked Camembert with sourdough bread starter. The bread I received was just plain white bread. The waiter assured me that it was sourdough, but I have eaten enough sourdough in my life to know it has a different taste and texture to this piece of ordinary, toasted Albany white bread.

Sadly after this we decided to cut our losses and cancel our mains. We paid for our drinks, but they reversed the cost of the starters. Even so, the bill came to R168, for 2 beers and a Rock Shandy! We then left to continue our meal at an old faithful restaurant we know up the road.

But a very disappointing venture to a restaurant we heard so much aboutI had been looking forward to a good meal all day. But sadly it just did not meet expectations