Interesting food with a touch of Beatle nostalgia, the food is done well and with care. The wine list is good and has a broad range. The menu is a little limited but what they have is good.
Blakes is situated in the Hard Days Night hotel, so naturally, it's 'Beatle themed'. The restaurant is decorated with rare Beatles artwork and the band's hits are played in the background while you dine. All of this kept my Beatles fan boyfriend happy while I, the food fan, focused on the food.
This is a fine dining restaurant so the menu is a bit on the pricey side but that is, as you would expect, reflected in the quality of the food. We had a 20% off voucher in our hotel room (we were staying at the Hard Days Night hotel) which was great.
I had the pork cheek, ham hock bon bon, sweed and apple and mustard compote. The dish was delicious, I especially liked the bon bon as it was something different. Craig had the steak and chips which he liked although thought it was a bit small! For dessert, Craig had the lemon meringue with lemon sorbet which looked great, and I had the Pina Colada. This was presented in a large mug and had some interesting layers to work through. The first was an aerated rum custard, then a creamy coconut cheesecake and then pieces of roast pineapple at the bottom. Heaven!
Despite not caring less about the Beatles I had a great dinner, with great food and great friendly staff. I would recommend to anyone.
Get a menu deal.. Been a few times but only for the special menu deals. Have always enjoyed the food and I've found the staff to be helpful but a little slow.. The restaurant itself is too brightly lit in my opinion which detracts from the experience and atmosphere. Also, the menu is overpriced if you don't get a deal.
Been for the ticket to dine (happy hour menu) & really enjoyed the food. The staff have always been helpful when I went. It's too bright in the restaurant which detracts slightly from an otherwise nice atmosphere.
Fantastic food, very pricey but you get what you pay for there. Stayed in the Hard Days Night hotel which was fab too. Considering the last 2 reviews were not exactly complimentary you are often very lucky to get a table there so they must be doing something right!
Delicious food with amazing service. The best stake I ever eat. You have to try!
Very pleasant service and good value.
A really lovely afternoon tea. Food was excellent and the restaurant did a great job catering for different dietary requirements. Helpful and attentive staff and a beautiful venue. Plan your car parking though as it's right in the middle of the city centre!
Enjoyed the food, was delicious, great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Really nice restraunt. Decor is very nice.
Nice , helpful staff. Food great.
Access very good. Location to Mathew St perfect.
Beatles music in background.
5 star.
There were Beatles pictures all around the restaurant and they played Beatles music the entire time. The food and drinks were delicious and the service was a bit slow but otherwise great and friendly. It's a great small quiet restaurant. All the food and cocktails on the menu were in some way related to the Beatles as well.
Food was overcooked, 2 hrs for a 3 course meal which 3rd course never materialised staff couldn't care less. Been here before but would not bother again better but not great
Lovely atmosphere and amazing food, decorated really well. Will definitely be back!
Had a great meal in a beautiful room. The drinks were spot on. Friendly staff and live entertainment music. Teal nice place
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