Coal Kitchen

Went for the set price menu and did worry a little about plate sizes but although perhaps slightly less the size of the normal menu, the starter and main we had was just enough. Unusual ginger beer mocktail but plenty of other drinks on hand. We were well looked after by Zsophia with lots of smiles and checks things were okay.

Not sure why so many negative reviews, our experience today was exceptionally good all round - late afternoon on a Saturday. Ordered a couple of mains between us - steak skewer and the pork chop. Was a slight mix up with the lack of potatoes with the pork (one of a few dishes that comes with the side as standard so can see why it happened) but was rectified very swiftly by the waitress. The service was great, really unhurried and relaxed which was nice instead of the usual high turnover at most places on a busy Saturday afternoon - it was a nice oasis of calm at the end of a shopping trip in Bristol before heading home. Pork chop was amazingly good, tender, juicy and perfectly cooked. The mini roast potatoes - well seasoned, hot and delicious. Even the side of green beans there was plenty of - enough for two people I would say but again cooked just right and maintaining some bite to them with just a nice touch of seasoning. The star for me was the peppercorn sauce - certainly one of the better ones I have had at a restaurant and couldn't get enough of it! All in all, a great experience, lovely attentive staff, unrushed dining experience and delicious food. Will be back!