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AHMED’S CURRY CAFE
1e Chandos Rd, Redland, BS6 6PG
Tel: 0117 946 6466, reservations: 07747 034886 (daytime)
Much more relaxed than your usual Indian restaurant, this cosy curry café does a great range of food at unbelievably great prices. Food is fresh, GM-free and prepared in an open kitchen. The traditional thalis are a great way of trying out different flavours. It’s fully licensed, so there’s an extensive wine list alongside the usual Indian beers. Also does takeaway. Described as a ‘very special little restaurant’ by the Evening Post, and who are we to argue? Menu S: whole peppers stuffed with lightly spiced chicken or vegetables. M: haandi lamb; aloo machli: whole trout with tomatoes, onion & coriander sauce Price ALC: from £2.50/from £4.25/from £2. SD: Early bird ‘happy hour’ deals available daily, check for current prices Wine list Extensive, Indian beers. HW: approx £10 btl Open Sun-Thur 6-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12midnight. Home delivery service. Keep an eye out (or phone) for regular happy hour deals & offers. Tiffin takeaway club. IDC: CMC.

AL’S HOT & SPICY CAFE-BAR & RESTAURANT
223 North St, Bristol
Tel: 0117 966 9008/966 4592
A second outlet south of the river (Al’s Tikka Grill being the first) does exactly what it says on the tin: offer a variety of top-notch hot and spicy Indian dishes at extremely reasonable prices. Work your way through the old classics - bhunas, dopiazas, baltis - or try a chef’s special, such as tandoori trout or chicken stroganoff. Also open for breakfast, including traditional English. Menu S: lamb shashlik (cooked with onions, green pepper, tomatoes & salad). M: methi chicken (cooked with fenugreek leaves & special spices) Price Curry from £4.95, set menu (for 2) from £22.95 Wine list Full range of wines, beers, spirits Open Mon-Fri 9am-2.30pm & 6-11pm, Sat & Sun 9am-2pm. Children welcome – starter selection recommended. Disabled access.

AL’S TIKKA GRILL
33 Ashton Rd, Ashton, BS3 2EG
Tel: 0117 985 3016/953 5950
l A long-standing fave with Venue readers - working man’s cafe by day turns into a cosy, candlelit Indian BYO bistro by night, considered by its many aficionados to be a real find. The vibe is very community cafe, and the food is very good, although modest in scope, with a selection of tandoori, korma, balti, jalfrezi dishes and more. Unusual selection of side dishes. Menu S: chicken tikka; onion bhaji. M: buttered chicken; makhan chicken. P: Indian ice-cream Price ALC: from approx £2/from approx £3.90/from approx £1.75 Wine list Unlicensed but welcome to BYO (small corkage charge) Open Tue-Sat 7am-2pm & 5.30-10.30pm (11pm Fri-Sat), Sun 8am-12noon. Children welcome. Disabled access but no toilet. Major credit cards (not Amex). Parties of 20+ welcome.

BOLLYWOOD SPICE
2 Jacob’s Wells Rd, BS8 1EA
Tel: 0117 930 4194
With its modern interior, spacious layout and Bollywood film/music soundtrack in the background, old India meets the new world here to great success. Serves excellent grub, too. Menu S: wide selection of Indian classics. M: big selection of competent curries of all strengths to choose from and salivate over. P: ice-cream; kulfi Price From approx £2.95/from approx £6.95/from approx £3 Wine list HW: from approx £11. Beers, lagers, spirits Open Mon-Sat 5.30-11pm, Sun 6-10.30pm. Children welcome. Disabled access. Major credit cards. Parties welcome.

BOMBAY DREAMS
24 Alma Vale Rd, BS8 2HY
Tel: 0117 317 9889
The sister restaurant of Lal Jomi in Redland (see listing below), Bombay Dreams is a lovely little place with really great food, generous portions and fantastic value to boot. Stylish and chic, the pastel colours, clever lighting and comfy booths create a discreet, sophisticated ambience, and the huge menu features a range of traditional and modern Indian dishes guaranteed to enthuse even the most hardened curryophile. Menu S: prawn puri; mixed starters (chicken tikka, sheek kebab and onion bhaji). M: pabna delight (chicken cooked with onions, green peppers, coriander and other herbs); trout bhuna. P: ice-cream; kulfi. Price ALC from £3/from £6/from £3 Wine list Extensive, international, plus Indian beers and soft drinks. Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 6-11.30pm (Fri-Sat until 12midnight).Children welcome. Disabled access. Major credit cards. Parties welcome. IDC: 25% off bill.

BOMBAY SPICE
10 The Mall, Clifton, BS8 4DR
Tel: 0117 970 6066
Fresh, modern restaurant combining Anglo/Indian decor to create a sense of open spaciousness, with individual booths and a comfortable, relaxing feel. The menu is extensive, celebrating the regional diversity of Indian cooking. Bangladeshi options are a speciality. Menu S: chef’s special preparation of tender lamb chops marinated in yogurt with delicate herbs & spices, barbecued on skewer over clay oven. M: Bombay prawns, prepared on the shell, cooked in medium-spiced thick sauce with chef’s own exotic recipe, with pilau rice. P: kulfi Price ALC: from £2.90/from £4.95/from £3 Wine list HW: from approx £12 btl, £2.80 gls. Some Indian beers Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 6-11.30pm. Children welcome, adaptable menu. Disabled access - phone for details. Major credit cards (not Diner’s). Private bookings, up to 54. Parties of 20+ welcome.

BRISTOL RAJ
36 Alma Vale Rd, Clifton, BS8 2HS
Tel: 0117 973 1414
Warm, inviting and bright contemporary Indian diner serving stylishly updated versions of Indian sub-continent classics at wallet-friendly prices. The owners have a second restaurant in nearby Keynsham. Menu S: meat or vegetable samosas made with fresh tamarind; matar paneer. M: chicken, lamb or prawns cooked with bananas, pineapple and sultanas; king prawn gulfi. P: various ice-creams; traditional kulfi Price ALC: from approx £2.80/from approx £6.50/from approx £3 Wine list Extensive, interesting. HW: French, from approx £11 btl. Indian wines & beers Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 5.30-12midnight, including bank hols. Children welcome. Disabled access, but not to toilets. Major credit cards (not Diner’s). Takeaway discount 15%; student discount 15% (eat in only). Home delivery service. Available for private hire (weekdays), up to 60. Parties of 20+ welcome.

BRUNEL RAJ
6-7 Waterloo St, Clifton, BS8 4BT
Tel: 0117 973 2641, fax: 0117 950 2583
Popular upmarket, intimate (it only sits 48) Indian eaterie serving popular, upmarket Indian food. After many years experience in catering, brothers Saleh, Musleh, Muflay and Tufayel Ahmed decided to bring their talents together and opened the Brunel Raj in 1997, and their multi-award-winning restaurant is testament to their vision. Listed as one of the Top UK Restaurants by Hardens in 2001 and 2003. Menu S: king prawn projaputi (king prawns marinated with exotic spices and deep fried); shammi kebab (fried patties made of lamb and chickpeas with garlic and ginger root). M: Brunel special king prawns, marinated in chef’s special medium hot sauce, with rice & salad. P: barfi (special Indian sweets) Price From £3.20/from £6.90/from approx £4. SD: three courses plus side dishes £40 for two people Wine list Mainly European. HW: £12.50 btl, £3 gls. Some Indian lagers Open Daily 12noon-2pm, Sun-Thur 6-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12midnight. Children welcome, can be specifically catered for (milder versions of dishes, etc). Disabled access but no toilet. Major credit cards (not Diner’s). Takeaway discount 20%. Private hire Sun-Thur, up to 46. Parties of 20+ welcome.

CHILLI’S HOTSPOT
39 Park St, BS1 5NH
Tel: 0117 949 9884
Stylish eaterie with strong reputation for excellent Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisine at wallet-friendly prices. Popular with students, professionals and BRI staff alike, a recent rebranding and refit has seen the place become even more popular. Menu S: shimla chilli (roasted green pepper filled with vegetables and onion seed); baingan pakoras (aubergine, cheese and herbs, coated in gram flour and deep fried). M: Jera chicken, with onions, green peppers, herbs and roasted cumin seed; rezala (lamb cooked in yogurt with subtle spices and herbs). Price ALC: starter from £2.95/main from £5.95 Wine list HW: from approx £10 btl. Indian wines, champagne Open Mon-Thur 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11.30pm, Sat 12noon-2.30pm & 6pm-12.30am, Sun 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm. Children welcome. Disabled access. Takeaway available. Discount of 20% for students & lunchtime takeaways. Parties – please call in adv.

CLIFTON TANDOORI
211 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2XS
Tel: 0117 973 2491
This long-established Indian restaurant offers Indian classics at great value for money. A host of specialities include chicken pakura, achary chicken or lamb and a delicious fish dish, achlee jool. Menu S: bhajis; chicken chat; fish kebab. M: garlic chilli chicken/beef. P: ice-cream Price ALC: from approx £3.80/from approx £5.90/from approx £2.80 Wine list Interesting. HW: from approx £11 btl. Indian beers (Kingfisher, Cobra etc.) Open Daily 12noon-2pm, Sun-Thur 6-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12midnight. Children welcome. Disabled access possible, phone for advice. Major credit cards (not Diner’s). Discount for nurses and NUS 10%. Takeaway discount 20%. Available for private hire, preferably weekdays, up to 50-60. Parties of 20+ welcome.

CURRY HOUSE
393 Bath Rd, Brislington, BS4 3EU
Tel: 0117 977 9090, web: www.curryhouse-bristol.co.uk
Cool but elegant surroundings perfectly complement the contemporary, cosmopolitan, modern and traditional Indian dishes that make up the menu selection here, combining old-world heritage with distinctly new-world flair. Seafood dishes and chef’s specialities are highly recommended. Menu S: chicken chat (sliced chicken tossed with onions, peppers and cucumber, spiced with chat massalla); shami kebab (patties of minced lamb, garlic and ginger, seasoned with fresh herbs). M: prawn dhansak (hot, sweet and sour prawns cooked with lentils and fenugreek); lamb tikka massala (barbecued lamb in massala sauce topped with cashew nuts, fresh cream and whole almonds). P: rass gula (sweet sponge cake in syrup); authentic Indian specialities Price ALC: from £2.10/from £5/from approx £3 Wine list Thoughtful, well-chosen. HW: approx £10 btl. Cocktails, lagers, beers Open Mon-Sat 12noon-2pm, Sun-Thur 6-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12midnight. Children welcome. Disabled access possible, but call for advice. Major credit cards. Takeaway & home delivery service within south Bristol. IDC: 25% off bill.

EASTERN EXPERIENCE
Unit B7, Aspect Leisure Park, Longwell Green,
BS15 9LA
Tel: 0117 935 3100, fax: 0117 935 3200
This is the more commercial incarnation of the long-established Eastern Eye in Bath. In modern, canteen-style surroundings (very different to the Bath version), the same high-quality, renowned and acclaimed Eastern Eye food is served (see also Bath listing). Fantastic all-day, eat-as-much-as-you-like, serve-yourself buffet deal. Menu See Bath listing Price ALC: 3 £16-£23. Buffet £11.95 Wine list HW: French from approx £12 btl Open Daily 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11.30pm. Menu adaptable to suit children. Disabled access – call in adv. Major credit cards. Parties of 20+ welcome. IDC: CMC.

EASTERN SPICE
269 Two Mile Hill Rd, Kingswood, BS15 1AX
Tel: 0117 935 2335/961 6441
Delightful neighbourhood curry house established in 1997, with friendly staff and ridiculously cheap prices. Why have a takeaway when you can eat in for pretty much the same price? They’ve an extensive menu featuring all of your favourites plus a fair few dishes you’ll struggle to find elsewhere, and the chef’s specials are highly recommended. Menu S: prawn puri; fish tikka. M: mugli murgh (chicken with cashews, almonds and lychees), nice selection of thali and vegetarian dishes. P: ice-cream Price From £2/from £4/from £2 Open Mon-Thur 5.30-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 5.30pm-12midnight, Sun 5.30-11pm. Open bank holidays. Major credit cards. Parties welcome. IDC: 25% off bill.

EASTERN TASTE
94 St Marks Rd, Easton, BS5 6JH
Tel: 0117 952 0718
A friendly old favourite, with a warm community vibe and bargain-basement prices for top-notch fare. Menu S: samosa; onion bhaji; fishcake kebabs. M: fish curry; kalias; chicken tikka masala. P: kulfi; fresh mango Price ALC: 3 from approx £9 Wine list Not licensed for sales, but BYO. Indian sweet/salty/mango lassi Open Mon-Sat 12noon-2pm & 6-11pm (11.30pm Fri-Sat). Sun: prior booking only. Children welcome. Disabled access, but not to toilets. Major credit cards (not Diner’s, Amex). Parties of 20+ welcome weekdays.

NEW
EXTRAORDINARY TRAVELLING THALI CAFE
64-66 St Marks Rd, Easton, Bristol, BS5 6JH
Tel: 0117 951 4979
From the people behind Montpelier’s much-loved and permanently busy One Stop Thali (see listing below), the instant popularity of this new venture just goes to prove that you really can’t have too much of a good thing. Despite the larger size (our man was there on its second weekend and they managed to pack in 140 people over the evening), the new place aims to keep the ethos of the original, serving set meals of curry, dhal and rice at a cheap price in an accessible, cosy and intimate setting. Just about the only thing that’s different is that they serve fish (the Thali in Montpelier is 100% vegetarian), but in all other respects it’s One Stop business as usual, with Indian dishes cooked in as authentic a way as possible by chefs from the sub-continent. As well as a strong commitment to seasonality, sustainability and local produce, the famous ‘tiffin’ service will be available from the Easton restaurant as well. Clearly not a team to rest on their laurels, at the time of writing work had nearly finished on a third Thali housed in the former Glasnost premises in Totterdown. Menu non-stop thali platter (see above for details) £6.95 (Sun £5). ALC: S: pakoras (15 varieties changed daily/seasonally). M: thali (platter with six dishes, always inc rice & savoury yogurt, with curries & dhals changed daily). P: selection of kulfi (Indian ice-cream) Price ALC: £2.75/£6.95/£2.50. Tiffin takeaway club: £20 (inc insulated stainless-steel thali carrier) gets you your first takeaway thali for free, £6 thereafter (and tiffins serve two!) Wine list Lots of new world wines, all organic. Indian lager. HW: from approx £11 btl Open Tue-Sun 6-11.30pm, with live music every Sun. Children welcome. Disabled access, but not to toilets. Cheque & cash only. Parties of 20+ welcome, call in adv.

GANESHA
74 Bedminster Parade, BS3 4HL
Tel: 0117 953 3990, web: www.ganeshaindiancuisine.com
Small, independent, family-run venture offering authentic Indian cuisine from all corners of the sub-continent via a menu that’s a million miles away from your average curry house. Menu S: tandoori swordfish. M: murg makhani (N Indian speciality). P: rasmalai (soft cheese dumplings) Price ALC: from £2.75/from £5.95/from £2.95 Wine list HW: £10.95 btl, £2.95 gls. Open Tue-Sat 12noon-2.30pm, Tue-Sun 6.30pm-11.30pm.

GANGES
368 Gloucester Rd, Horfield, BS7 8TP
Tel: 0117 924 5234
Good food in calm, relaxing surroundings, with a menu that happily caters for a diverse crowd. A traditional, majestic experience, the restaurant has collected Les Routiers and Egon Ronay awards and certificates (among others) throughout its two-decade-plus history. Plenty of excellent tandoori barbecue dishes nestle alongside reliable kormas and biryanis. Very popular, very good. Menu S: tandoori machli; bhajis; mini-kebabs. M: chana gosht pulaw with pilau rice; vegetarian thali with aloo. P: kulfi ice-cream Price From approx £3/from approx £6/from approx £3. Set menu deals/offers: call for details Wine list Good choice of beers & spirits Open 7 days 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11.30pm. Children welcome, smaller portions available. Major credit cards. Separate dining room for groups, 25-30 max. IDC: CMC.

JORNA
27 Badminton Rd, Downend, BS16 6BB
Tel: 0117 957 5550
Licensed, contemporary Indian restaurant serving up gorgeously prepared, authentic specialities, including such delights as marinated murgh, gosht and jhinga, cooked in the tandoori oven with tasty spices and sauces. Fully air conditioned; takeaway also available. Menu S: chingri puree (prawns in pastry, with salad and sour sauce; samosas. M: karachi murgh (chicken cooked with Bangladeshi vegetables in chef’s own sauce). P: traditional Indian desserts; ice-cream. Price From approx £3/from approx £8/from approx £3. Open Daily 6-11pm. Children welcome. Takeaway discount, free delivery available. Major credit cards. Parties/large groups welcome - call for details. IDC: 25% off bill.

KASHMIR
15 High St, Easton, BS5 6DX
Tel: 0117 952 0004, web: www.kashmirrestaurant.co.uk
The brightly lit screen in the window showing Bollywood highlights belies the calm oasis of stylish brushed steel furniture and pink, art-laden walls within. Kashmir’s not licensed, but the atmosphere, bargain prices, fab food and friendly service go straight to your head anyway. ‘Delicious food in a classily distinctive restaurant,’ was the Venue verdict. Excellent veggie options and fabulous special dishes sit happily alongside a familiar (and not-so-familiar) range of curries, sides, etc. Menu S: dhal soup; tandoori trout; samosas. M: lamb rezala; hundi chicken; king prawn karahi. P: traditional Indian desserts Price From £2.25/from £4.95/from approx £3.25 Wine list Not licensed for alcohol Daily 5-11pm. Children especially welcome - English menu for kiddie tastes. Takeaway discount, free home delivery service (min. order £10), student discount (10%), outside catering service. Major credit cards. Parties/large groups welcome - call for details. IDC: 25% off bill.

KATHMANDU
Colston Tower, Colston St, BS1 4XN
Tel: 0117 929 4455, web: www.kathmandu-curry.com
This family-run restaurant brought a la carte Nepalese dining to the city in 2003, and has gone from strength to strength ever since. The family import their own spices from their home village (Bhajungle, which is next to Kritipur in Nepal, gourmet fact-gatherers), giving their fresh, light cuisine a unique flavour, with traditional seafood dishes (including lots of lobster) a speciality alongside excellent vegetarian options. There’s enough on the menu to please curry house regulars, but venture into Nepalese territory if you want to get the full flavour of what’s on offer. Menu S: mo mo (Nepalese dumplings); tiger prawns simmered in light spices and served in puri bread. M: chhoyla (lamb cooked in charcoal with ginger & garlic served on a sizzling platter); unkoshi - seafood, lamb, duck or chicken cooked in a Nepalese sauce, served with Nepalese-style pan-fried potatoes, asparagus, saffron rice & salad. P: Kathmandu sundae; lassi mango Price ALC: from £3.95/from £6.50/from £2.50. Set menus from £16.50pp Wine list HW £10.95 btl Open Daily 12noon-3pm, Mon-Thur 6-11pm, Fri-Sat 6-11.30pm, Sun 6-10.30pm. Children welcome. Disabled access, but call ahead for advice. Major credit cards. Parties welcome, but call ahead for advice. Home delivery/takeaway service. PC: 15% off bill Sun-Fri, 10% off Sat.

KRISHNA’S INN
4 Byron Place, The Triangle, Clifton, BS8 1JT
Tel: 0117 927 6864
Part of a small, family-owned chain that, according to one Venue reviewer, ‘explores the rich and diverse possibilities of Indian cuisine that lie beyond the vindaloo/madras/korma spectrum of your average Indian eaterie’. Indeed, having sampled over 20 dishes from the main menu (but not all on the same night - he’s a regular Krishna worshipper), he declared ‘each dish, in its own way, is perfect’. Friendly, very reasonably priced and boasting a sturdy selection of dishes (including good veggie/vegan options), Krishna’s Inn offers a really fresh take on the flavours of Indian sub-continent cuisine, which our charming man describes as ‘Keralan, extended to include dishes the proprietors think will fit. On the evidence of my visits, I’d say their judgement is impeccable. In fact, it was all really good - a smashing place’. Excellent vegetarian and vegan range. Menu S: cashew nut pakora; egg hoppers. M: ghee roast masala dosa; appam & stew; mangalore fish curry; meen pollichadhu. Plentiful selection of sides/rice/breads. P: fruit-based sweet treats Price From £4.50/from £4.95/from £2 Wine list Small but perfectly formed bar selection, inc Indian beers. HW: approx £10 btl Open Daily 12noon-3pm, Sun-Thur 6-11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12midnight. Children welcome. Major credit cards. Disabled access – call in adv. Parties welcome – call in adv. IDC: 25% off bill.

LAL JOMI PAVILLION
2 Harcourt Rd (off Coldharbour Rd), Redland,
BS6 7RG
Tel: 0117 942 1640
Excellent and much-loved traditional Indian restaurant which has been serving curry lovers for well over 20 years now. The intimate booths and the tent-like canopy ceilings lend an exotic air, making it a great place for everything from an (excellent value) blowout to a romantic dinner date. Recommended by The Good Curry Guide, and run by the same family who own Bombay Dreams. Menu S: prawn puri; mixed starters (chicken tikka, sheek kebab and onion bhaji). M: pabna delight (chicken cooked with onions, green peppers, coriander and other herbs); trout bhuna. P: ice-cream; kulfi Price ALC: from £3/from £6/from £3 Wine list Extensive, international, plus Indian beers and soft drinks Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 6-11.30pm (Fri-Sat until 12midnight).Children welcome. Disabled access. Major credit cards. Parties welcome. Takeaway available (up to 20% discount). Major credit cards accepted. IDC: 25% off bill.

MYRISTICA
14 King St, BS1 4EF
Tel: 0117 927 2277, web: www.myristica.co.uk
Spiffing eaterie which specialises in authentic, regional-specific Indian food. Dishes range from traditional street food/beach snacks to full-on Raj cuisine, cooked up by a full brigade of chefs with impeccable credentials, each specialising in their own area of expertise (curry, tandooris, sauces, vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc), that you can watch at work via the newly launched open kitchen. Venue’s food ed called it ‘deliciously different’, going on to say that, with its launch, ‘Bristol is finally getting the Indian cuisine it deserves’. No arguments there. Large vegetarian selection. Menu S: crispy kekda (soft shell crab crisp fried in a spicy batter, served with crab meat sautéed with fenugreek seeds and curry leaves); ostrich kebab. M: macher jhal deya (fish marinated in mustard paste, simmered in a fennel, onion seed and yellow mustard-flavoured curry from Kolkatta); organic murgh (corn-fed chicken paupiettes packed with pomegranate seed and royal cumin-enriched chicken mousse cooked in ‘dum’, in saffron gravy). P: warm chocolate & milk balls dipped in sweet rose syrup, served with ice-cream; carrot halwa (grated carrots soaked in a sweet, cardamom & nutmeg-infused honey syrup) served warm, with ice-cream Price From £3.45/from £6.95/from £3 Wine list Extensive. HW: from £12.95 btl Open Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm, Mon-Sat 5.30-11.30pm (last orders 11.15pm), Sun 5.30-10.30pm (last orders 10pm). Children welcome. Disabled access – call for adv. Parties/celebrations/corporate events etc welcome. Private dining up to 30, whole restaurant can be hired for weddings etc, call for adv. IDC: 25% off bill. PC: 15% off bill Sun-Thur, 10% off Fri-Sat.

OH! CALCUTTA! INDIAN KITCHEN
216 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QU
Tel: 0117 924 0458
Buzzing, informal canteen-style dining in chic, modernist surroundings. Top-notch Indian subcontinent food, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, ranges from the traditional to the exotic, with regional options, daily specials and great fish specialities. Meanwhile, a big screen silently projects Bollywood classics while you dine. Excellent vegetarian and side dishes, too. Menu S: bindya chinrgi (tiger prawns spiced & lightly fried in garlic, chilli & coriander) served with a sweet chilli sauce; snapper pakora. M: Goan fish curry (tender red snapper in spiced sauce with coconut cream and fresh lime); jheenga bangalore (king prawns cooked with honey, lime and coriander) Price ALC: from around £3/from £7.50 Wine list HW: from approx £11 btl, beers (inc Indian varieties), etc Open Tue-Sun 6-11.30pm. Children welcome. Disabled access, but call ahead for advice. Major credit cards. Parties welcome, call for details. Takeaway/home delivery service. IDC: 25% off bill.

OLD INDIA
34 St Nicholas St, BS1 1TG
Tel: 0117 922 1136, www.oldindia.co.uk
This rather special restaurant in the heart of the Old City is remarkable both for its setting and its high-class, authentic menu. This is the real cuisine of the mogul kings, mixed with contemporary-style avant-garde Indian cuisine. Occupying a stunning mahogany-panelled grade II-listed building (you could easily imagine yourself in a colonial clubhouse), the restaurant serves the finest meat and vegetarian dishes prepared with exceptional attention to detail. It’s strongly Venue-endorsed, too: ‘Several notches above the average curry house,’ said Venue’s curry-obsessed food editor. ‘It might look expensive, but a fair few of the main courses don’t even trouble the tenner mark, while the dishes themselves are a real mix of the familiar and the unusual.’ The final verdict? ‘If you like Indian food and you haven’t been to Old India yet, sort it out.’ Menu S: kasha chops (tender lamb chops roasted in pomegranate juice); hariyali bortha (spinach and mashed potato patties with cheese and mustard seeds). M: murg dum hundi (spring chicken cooked in its own juices with minced lamb and aromatic chilli sauce); whole sea bream in a rich Bengali-style sauce. P: warm dumplings in rose syrup with fresh cream; ice-cream medley Price ALC: from £3.50/from £6.50/from £2.50. SL Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm 2 £6.95, 3 £8 (inc lassi or orange juice), SD Mon-Fri 6-7pm 2 £12 Wine list HW: £12 btl Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 6pm-12midnight. Children welcome, but no specific menus. Disabled access to restaurant but no toilets (downstairs). Major credit cards accepted (not Diner’s, Amex). Parties of 20+ welcome, book in adv. IDC: CMC. PC: Complimentary starter.

ONE STOP THALI CAFE
12 York Rd, Montpelier, BS6 5QE
Tel: 0117 942 6687, fax: 0117 955 0766, web: www.onestopthali.co.uk
This popular Montpelier fixture has gained a reputation out of all proportion to its 35 covers. Already consistently highly acclaimed in the Venue region, the national press have written about it in equally glowing terms. Little wonder, really: this is simple, fresh, homemade vegetarian food based on traditional Punjabi ‘thali’, combinations of complementary dishes served on a steel platter, inspired by Asian street food. An entire evening meal (selection of six dishes) costs you an unbelievable £6.95, with your plate replenished until you’re full. Don’t let the prices fool you, though - they take the food seriously here, and they’re continually experimenting with southern Indian dishes as the whole One Stop experience continues to develop. The decor is equally cheerful and constantly evolving. Now also open in Easton (see listing above). See also Takeaways. Menu non-stop thali platter (see above for details) £6.95 (Sun £5). ALC S: pakoras (15 varieties changed daily/seasonally). M: thali (platter with six dishes, always inc rice & savoury yogurt, with curries & dhals changed daily). P: selection of kulfi (Indian ice-cream) Price ALC: £2.75/£6.95/£2.50. Tiffin takeaway club: £20 (inc insulated stainless-steel thali carrier) gets you your first takeaway thali for free, £6 thereafter (and tiffins serve two!) Wine list Lots of new world wines, all organic. Indian lager. HW: from £10 btl, £2.25 gls Open Tue-Sun 6pm-12midnight, with live music every Sun. Children welcome. Disabled access, but not to toilets. Cheque & cash only. Parties of 20+ welcome, call in adv.

RAJMONI
88a Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1SA
Tel: 0117 974 1700, web: www.rajmoni.co.uk
Indian food: devilishly addictive, but it can wreak havoc when you’re watching your waistline. Luckily enough, Rajmoni offer healthy versions of faves like chicken tikka (made with sugar substitutes, low-fat cream, low-fat yogurt, reduced fat coconut and no artificial colour, flavourings or preservatives) alongside traditional Indian fare, so you can tuck in with a clear conscience, should you so wish. Good vegetarian selection and excellent homemade Indian breads, too. Menu S: spicy lamb rolled up in chapati bread; brown wheat puree topped with potato, chick peas & puffed rice served with tamarind sauce. M: sardines cooked with garlic, herbs, spicy fried onions, fresh chillies & coriander, served with tarka dhal and rice; korai chicken or lamb cooked with ginger, chopped onions, peppers & tomatoes. P: kulfi Price ALC: from £3.25/from £6.25/from £3. Call for SL/SD offers Wine list HW: from approx £11 btl. Indian lagers & lassis Open Daily 6-11.30pm. Lunch (12noon-2pm) on request only. Small menu for children. No disabled access. Major credit cards. Takeaway discount 20%. Private bookings available, up to 50. Parties of 20+ welcome.

RAJ TANDOORI
King St, BS1 4DZ
Tel: 0117 929 1132
Snug, friendly, long-established (since 1981) Indian restaurant set in the basement of a lovely grade II-listed building, with trad-contemporary menus and an exceedingly warm welcome. Head chef Bodrul Khan insists only the finest ingredients are used in his kitchen, recreating many of the traditional Indian dishes he learned in his native homeland of Sunamgonj in Bangladesh. Menu S: chicken chat, onion bhaji. M: from kormas to vindaloos, with all manner of tandooris, masalas, passandras, kashmirs, rogans, bhunas, etc; excellent side dishes. P: ice-creams Price ALC: from £3.90/from £5.30/from £2.95 Wine list HW: £10 btl, £2.60 gls. Lagers, beers, spirits, etc Open Mon-Sat 6pm-12midnight, Sun 6-11pm. No disabled access. Discount for takeaways. Party bookings welcome (has a party room, seats up to 30). IDC: 25% off bill.

RAJPOOT
52 Upper Belgrave Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XP
Tel: 0117 973 3515
Smart, sophisticated Indian restaurant set in a gorgeous Georgian building, the Rajpoot offers the ultimate in luxury and comfort for that special meal. From the moment you walk under the welcoming green awning, it’s like stepping back in time to the days when India stood for all that was best in British service and excellence, with crisp linen tablecloths, comfortable chairs and menus embracing the principal regions of India - extensive and impressive. The front terrace is a great place to eat al fresco on warmer evenings. Menu S: tandoori trout; calamari chilli fry pattie (squid stir fried with vegetables served on a crispy pancake). M: shashlik chicken (chicken marinated in specially selected spices and barbecued over a clay oven with onion, tomatoes and capsicum, served with saffron rice, salad and mint yogurt dressing); tandoori mixed grill (pieces of chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sheek kebab and king prawns). P: ice-cream; lassi Price ALC: from £4.95/from £12.95/from £2.75 Wine list Extensive. HW: approx £12 btl, plus draught Indian beers and a full range of spirits and non-alcoholic drinks Open Mon-Sat 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm. Children welcome. No disabled access. All major credit cards accepted. Takeaway available.
IDC: 25% off bill.

SHEESH MAHAL
13a Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AA
Tel: 0117 942 2942
Popular Indian restaurant, established in 1979 and still serving a traditional range of dishes to a mix of students, businesspeople and post-pub revellers alike. Snug booths, nice atmosphere and good food, with the standard curry house menu complemented by a range of ‘Sheesh Specialities’ with particular regional flavours. Menu S: shish kebab. M: chicken tikka; lamb korma; excellent tandooris. P: ice-creams Price ALC: from approx £3/from approx £5.95/from approx £3 Wine list HW: French, from approx £10 btl Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 6-11.30pm. Children welcome. Good disabled access & toilet. Major credit cards. Available for private hire (lunchtime only), up to 65. Parties of 20+ welcome.

SPICE OF INDIA
13 Small St, BS1 1DE
Tel: 0117 929 9222
Situated in the heart of Bristol, Spice of India is a simple, comfortable restaurant with an extensive menu that concentrates on dishes from Bangladesh and other parts of the Indian subcontinent. Good selection of vegetarian dishes. Menu S: Onion bhaji; shish kebab. M: curried salmon with homemade chutney; large range of tandoori dishes and curries. P: ice-cream and sorbets Price From approx £2.50/from approx £6/from approx £3 Wine list HW: approx £12 btl Open Daily 6-11pm. Children welcome. Major credit cards accepted. IDC: CMC.

TIKKA FLAME
South Building, Anchor Square, Canons Rd, BS1 5UH
Tel: 0117 316 9393, web: www.tikkaflame
Fronted by a couple with over ten years’ experience in creating authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine, this stylish, lively contemporary Indian brasserie makes the most of eclectic flavours and influences drawn from Pakistan and India. Vibrant surroundings include a big screen showing Bollywood classics, and there’s plenty of mix ’n’ match flavours to keep small or large parties happy. ‘First and foremost, it’s a smart, stylish eating place,’ said Venue of a venture that aims to be ‘A New Creation in Indian Dining’. ‘There’s a crisp, contemporary hush to the décor, as far removed from flock ’n’ Formica as Bristol is from Bombay,’ and ‘a high standard of cooking gives a satisfying meal in comfortably smart surroundings,’ he added. Grills, a light bite menu that includes pizzas and nachos alongside vegetable thalis and stir-fries, great lunchtime deals and a really good bar selection further add to the all-comers’ appeal. Menu S: crab cutlets served with chilli sauce; paratha roll (minced chicken/lamb kebab served in an Indian wrap with salad & house special sauce). M: Tikka Flame special grill (lamb tikka, lamb chops, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken and sheekh kebab served on sizzling skillet with naan, salad & house sauce); achari gosht (cubes of lamb leg with ginger, garlic onions and ground spices, finished with a tempering of pickling spices). P: ice-cream; sorbet Price From £3/from £7.50/£3.65. SL: 2 for £9.50, 3 for £11.50 Wine list HW: £11.50 btl, £2.90 gls Open Mon-Thur 12noon-3pm & 6-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 12noon-11.30pm, Sun 12noon-10.30pm (inc all bank holidays). Children welcome. Disabled access. Major credit cards. Parties 20+ welcome (book in adv). Mezzanine floor available for private hire/functions; outside catering service for parties, weddings, etc.

BENGAL BRASSERIE
32 Milsom St, BA1 1DG
Tel: 01225 447906, fax: 01225 428773
Popular restaurant offering an extensive trip through the very best curry house flavours at very reasonable prices. A recent refurbishment has brought the whole experience up to jolly spiffing levels. Menu S: mixed tandoori kebab; spinach pakora. M: lamb balti; vegetable biriani. P: ice-cream; kulfi. Price From £2.95/from £4.95/from £3. SL: 2 from £5.50 Wine list HW: £8.95 btl, £2.75 gls. Indian lagers available Open Daily 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11.30pm (12midnight Fri-Sat). Children welcome. Disabled access - call ahead for advice/details. Major credit cards. Takeaway. Group bookings welcome – call in advance.

BOMBAY NIGHTS
Lower Bristol Rd, BA2 3EB
Tel: 01225 460400/339413, web: www.bombaynights.co.uk
Authentic Nepalese and pan-Indian delights served in a contemporary setting (slate floors, white walls, slick furniture) but with just the right amount of human touch and graciousness added to the mix to lift it from canteen status to elegant dining experience. Extensive, well-balanced menu, with a strong emphasis on ‘exotic’ fish and seafood standing out above solid, perfectly executed favourites (dhansaks, murghs, biryanis, tandooris, etc) and excellent veggie options. Menu S: gita murgh puree (chicken cooked in tangy tamarind sauce, served with fried bread); crab kofta. M: Nepali root murgh; king prawn Goa. P: ice-creams; traditional Indian desserts Price ALC: from £3.75/from £8.95/from £3.25. Call or visit website for SL/SD offers and wine deal vouchers Wine list HW: £8.95 btl, £3.75 gls. Well-stocked bar, inc Indian lagers Open Daily 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm. Children welcome. Disabled access - call ahead for advice/details. Major credit cards. Takeaway. Private, parties & group bookings welcome (up to 85).

NEW
BOOJON TANDOORI
28 Charles St, BA1 1HU
Tel: 01225 429429/429529
Contemporary Indian diner offering a big family welcome from the lovely folk who do all the hard work for you. ‘Even the papadoms are properly fresh, crispy pickle shovels, setting a precedent for what’s to follow - the Boojon just doesn’t do excessive sat fat,’ said our sated reviewer. Menus offer a sturdy range of cooked-to-order curry house faves, and the veggie/fish options are highly recommended. But does this little corner of curry house heaven cost the earth? ‘Hardly,’ says our reviewer. ‘We usually fork out around a tenner per head for our feast, the no-corkage BYO policy further adding to wallet-starvation relief.’ Menu S: onion bhajee; garlic dhal. M: prawn achari; lamb tikka rezala. P: kulfi; ice-cream. Price From £2/from £5.95/from £3 Wine list BYO Open Mon-Sun 12noon-2.30pm & 6-10.30pm (last orders). Children welcome. Disabled access. Major credit cards. Parties welcome - call in advance.

CURRY MAHAL
31 Belvedere, Lansdown Rd, BA1 5HR
Tel: 01225 789666/789501; web: www.currymahal.net
Popular, friendly traditional neighbourhood curry house with a big reputation for excellent food (including fabulous vegetarian options) and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Mon-Thur. Menu S: lightly battered king prawns with egg & mint; jajahshan lamb sula. M: chicken or lamb mon pasand; sultan puree pillau; huge range of baltis, tandooris and curry house faves. P: ice-cream; seasonal fruit Price ALC: from £2.30/from £5.50/from approx £3 Wine list HW: from approx £11 btl. Bottled beers Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 6-11.30pm. Children welcome. Disabled access possible, call in adv. Takeaway discount. Major credit cards. Parties of up to 30 welcome, private dining room downstairs, but must be booked in adv.

DESH
10 Chelsea Rd, BA1 3DU
Tel: 01225 314413/463388
Busy, popular, friendly, inexpensive neighbourhood Indian eaterie. BYO policy (no corkage charge) means that the drinks prices are up to you. Baltis and jalfrezis highly recommended. Takeaways, too. Menu S: bhajis; pakoras; tandooris; baltis; naan. M: big range of classic Indian cuisine Price ALC: from £3/from £5.95/from £3 (10% discount for nurses, students & takeaways) Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 5.30pm-12midnight Children welcome. Disabled access possible but call ahead for advice. Major credit cards accepted.

EASTERN EYE
8a Quiet St, BA1 2JS
Tel: 01225 422323/466401, fax: 01225 444484/466401, web: www.easterneye.co.uk
The Guardian, Times, Independent, Observer, Harpers, Vogue, Donny Osmond and Venue have all waxed lyrical about this beautiful, award-winning eaterie over the years, set in a magnificent Georgian ballroom. But if the surroundings don’t impress you (unlikely), the huge menus will: following a full explanation of how Indian food ‘works’, every dish is flagged up with highlighters denoting heat, sugar, nut, wheat and dairy content, while vegetarians are so well catered for that even the most carnivore-crazed among us could be persuaded to take the path of righteousness. A vast selection of bhajis, kebabs, tikkas, dosha, purees and soups leads the way to a gourmet playground of tandooris, baltis, dhansaks, kormas, dopiazas, biryanis, masalas, rogan josh and unique chef’s specials, including excellent seafood options. Truly impressive, affordable Indian food: eat here and reach curry nirvana. Menu chicken chandan; chingri purekhawa. M: chicken or lamb tikka taka tak; king prawn sagwalla. P: traditional Indian sweets; seasonal fresh & tropical fruit Price ALC: from £3.50/from £6.95/from £3. Various set menus offer excellent value, even for solo diners Wine list HW: £12.95 btl Open Daily 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11.30pm. Set menus & offers: call for details. Menu adaptable for children. No disabled access. Major credit cards. Gourmet catering (can supply Indian dinner party in your own home, call for details) and takeaway discount. Parties up to 170 welcome. IDC: CMC.

JAFLONG
78-79 Lower Bristol Rd, BA2 3BG
Tel: 01225 330144
‘Once inside this smart, contemporary Indian bistro, the ambience thrums with laid-back effervescence: friendly staff, sturdy, spacious tables, and a calm, comfy bar area all purr ‘welcome’, while a gentle proliferation of karais, beguns and palaks sit quietly alongside the tikkas, bhajees and samosas, inviting those with a little bit of imagination to veer away from the well-trodden masala/biryani highway in search of a much more scenic Nepalese route altogether.’Blimey! After a Venue review like that, why wouldn’t you try Jaflong for yourself? Menu S: prawn puree with chapatti; chicken dosa. M: harialy chicken; ma goa chicken or lamb (with chillies, garlic, sweet mango, fresh coriander in thick sauce). P: ice-creams; traditional kulfi Price From approx £5/from £6.95/from approx £5 Wine list HW: approx £11 btl Open Daily 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11.30pm (inc bank hols). Children welcome. Disabled access, but call in adv. Most credit cards (not Amex or Diner’s). Takeaway discount, free delivery over £60 within Bath area, notice required. Parties welcome, home catering service: call in adv. IDC: CMC.

JAMUNA
9-10 High St (entrance in Cheap St),
BA1 5AQ
Tel: 01225 464631, fax: 01225 444527
‘Jamuna is one of those lovely, old-school Indian restaurants, with no pretensions towards anything else,’ said Venue’s bhaji goddess. ‘The spacious but cosy upstairs dining room boasts great views of the abbey, while charming waiters dance attendance in a warm-hearted, understated way.’ Specialises in tandoori cuisine, although the menu is extensive and covers all corners of the curry spectrum. Legend has it that the late ex-Beatle George Harrison was a regular visitor - could it still be one of his favourite haunts? The Curry Club sings its praises, too. Menu S: tandoori fish; king prawn kebab. M: chicken, lamb & prawns in mildly spiced sauce; special baltis, biryanis, bhunas, kormas, etc. P: Indian kulfi ice-cream; trad Brit faves Price ALC: from £3/from £6.90/from £3 Wine list Excellent, French. HW: £11.95 btl. Indian lager Open Daily 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm (12.30am Fri & Sat). Children welcome, milder dishes & small portions available. No disabled access. Major credit cards. Whole restaurant available for private hire. Parties of 20+ welcome. Takeaway discount. IDC: CMC.

MOUCHUCK
136 Wells Rd, BA2 3AH
Tel: 01225 333449
Friendly neighbourhood BYO curry bistro offering a solid range of very reasonably priced tandoori, masala, jalfrezi, korma, biriani, madras, rogan josh, etc, alongside chef specials (achari, pandi, tawa, etc), side dishes and good vegetarian options. ‘Service at the Mouchuck is lovely too,’ said Venue’s resident spice girl. ‘You immediately feel like a long-lost friend visiting a family who deem your visit special enough to sit you in the front parlour for your welcome home feast.’ Better make sure you’re well behaved on Tuesday evenings, then, when the all-you-can-eat buffet table comes out (£6.95pp) Menu S: mixed tandoori; chicken rani. M: lamb/chicken korai; lamb/chicken lemoni Price ALC: £2-£3.25/£3.95-£7.95/sides approx £2 Wine list BYO (no corkage charge) Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 5.30-11pm. Children welcome. Major credit cards (not Amex). Takeaway available. Parties/groups welcome, pref. booked in adv.

PANAHAR
8 Moorland Rd, Oldfield Park, BA2 3PL
Tel: 01225 471999/471899
Very cheap, very popular, very lively neighbourhood Indian eaterie with a no-corkage-charge BYO policy (and a really good off-licence conveniently situated just over the road) adding to the appeal. ‘Incredibly friendly, massively flavoursome and refreshingly cheap,’ said Venue’s curry queen, ‘as good as the genre gets’. Downhome, traditional Indian food, competently cooked – little wonder, then, that it’s a good idea to book in advance on weekend evenings. Menu S: samosas, tikkas & kebabs. M: baltis, dhansaks, kormas, jalfrezis, vindaloos, biryanis. P: traditional ice-cream; sorbets Price From £1.80/from £3.95/from £2 Wine list BYO, no corkage charge Open Daily 12noon-2pm & 5.30-11.30pm. Children welcome, mild dishes available. Disabled access. Takeaway discount. Major credit cards. Pre-booked parties welcome, but call for capacity details.

PRIA
4a Argyle St, BA2 4BA
Tel: 01225 462323/442955, fax: 01225 444527
Long-established Indian bistro and balti house (with the latest last order time in Bath) in a fresh, modern café-style setting. Renowned for solid, well-cooked balti/curry favourites and excellent value for money. Pria shares a kitchen (and most likely, some chefs) with their fabulous sister-in-the-basement, the Rajpoot (see listing below) - little wonder, then, that the upstairs food is pretty darn good, too. Menu S: samosas; wide range of tikkas & kebabs. M: excellent baltis, dhansaks, kormas, jalfrezis. P: traditional ice-cream; sorbets Price From £3/from £6.95/from £3 Wine list HW: approx £11 btl. Indian lager Open Sun-Thur 6pm-1.30am, Fri-Sat 6pm-2am. Children welcome, mild dishes available. Disabled access, but not to toilets. Takeaway discount. Major credit cards. Pre-booked parties welcome, but call for capacity details. IDC: CMC.

RAJPOOT
4 Argyle St, BA2 4BA
Tel: 01225 466833/464758, fax: 01225 444527, web: www.rajpoot.com
Almost three decades old and enjoying a reputation as Bath’s most elegant curry house, this is Raj cuisine with a backdrop to match: a cosy, barrel-vaulted subterranean cave, complete with intimate snug bar, discrete private dining areas and a lovely, booth-lined supper room at the heart of the action, all warm, cheery and subtly lit, and serviced by attentive boys in pristine uniforms. ‘This is not just ‘curry’,’ swooned Venue’s own little bhaji, ‘this is Bath curry - polite, genteel and serene, and extremely well-executed.’ How she managed to keep her hands off the exotically dressed doorman (a local landmark in his own right) after all that is anybody’s guess. Menu S: sobji biryiani; tandoori machlee; bhajis; samosas; etc M: lamb punjabi (fillet of lamb marinated in spices & simmered in rich onion & tomato gravy, highly spiced with balsamic vinegar & red wine); sobji platter (vegetable curry, mushroom bhaji, chana massala, dhal, riata, pilau rice & chapatti); wide range of tandooris, biryanis & traditional curries. P: gazar halwa (carrot-based dish with coconut powder, honey & almonds); gulap jamn (curd milk with herbs, deep-fried in syrup) Price ALC: from £2.75/from £6.95/from £3.50. Set banquets from £18.50pp Wine list Comprehensive, inc Indian selection. HW: £12.95 btl Open Daily 12noon-2.30pm & 6-11pm (11.30pm Fri-Sat). Children welcome, high chairs. Disabled access possible with assistance, but restaurant is in basement, so call in adv. Major credit cards. Private hire, up to 28. Parties of 20+ welcome. IDC: CMC. PC: Cardholders & up to 3 guests receive complimentary main course when another main of the same or greater value is bought.

YAK YETI YAK
12 Argyle St, BA2 4BQ
Tel: 01225 442299
Welcoming, laid-back restaurant specialising in Nepalese food, with everything from fresh stocks to the grinding of spices done on the premises. If your knees/back/lack of self-consciousness are up to it, you can dine ‘trad Nepalese’ style on floor cushions (but fortunately, the conventional table/chair option is also available). Food is flavoursome and funky, the veggie options are fabulous, and even the bill turns out to be a reassuring treat. ‘The ambience was comfortable, the staff friendly and efficient,’ said Venue’s sherpa. ‘The dishes had a subtle richness of flavours that avoided the tongue-blasting endurance test of old-school Indian fare.’ But give the yakkers a ring before you set off on a trek to their door: relocation plans are in the pipeline at the time of going to press. Menu S: pork or vegetable himalayan ‘momos’ (steamed, spiced dumplings served with fresh hemp seed chutney); aloo dum (spiced potato & sesame salad served in a poppadom basket). M: kukharako thukpa (noodle soup with chicken & fresh vegetables); beef marinated in the restaurant’s own spices stir fried with onion, sweet pepper & tomato. P: creamed saffron yogurt with marinated oranges; sweetened, spiced carrot tartlet with cream or ice-cream Price From £3.90/from approx £4/£3.50 SL from £5.50 SD from £12.55pp Wine List HW: approx £12 btl, lagers include Nepalese varieties Open Mon-Sun 12noon-2pm & 6-10pm (10.30pm Fri & Sat). Children welcome, dishes can be adapted. Call in advance for disabled access & facility details. Takeaway discount. Major credit cards. Pre-booked parties welcome, but call for capacity details.

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