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Greg “Wigan Wanderers” Knight
14 reviews on 1 places
The good, the bad, and the ugly.....
I've dined in several Gaucho restaurants across the UK and this franchise left me with very mixed feelings. The food was on the whole very enjoyable and what you would expect from Gaucho. We all had steaks and everyone enjoyed them.
The restaurant itself is located in a very grand and historic building in the city centre close to the main business district of Liverpool. It's certainly a stunning building and has a striking feel inside.
However, the restaurant is so big that it felt very empty despite several diners being there already when we arrived.
Our server was very polite and friendly but she appeared to be the only person really doing anything and on several occasions we had to ask for simple things such as the drinks menu.
The food itself was served efficiently but at nearly £200 and a 12.5% service charge we were left feeling disappointed.
Having paid the bill we were then informed that we would be receiving a small cake to mark my wife's birthday... Whilst this may have been a nice touch it was only offered post payment as we were ready to leave. This was not only frustrating but it also felt a bit cheeky. I.e. Now you've paid we will offer you the cake! So in summary, it's a real shame as I really wanted to like this Gaucho but I don't think I can justify returning anything soon especially given the quality of the competition at this price point in the city.
I've dined in several Gaucho restaurants across the UK and this franchise left me with very mixed feelings. The food was on the whole very enjoyable and what you would expect from Gaucho. We all had steaks and everyone enjoyed them.
The restaurant itself is located in a very grand and historic building in the city centre close to the main business district of Liverpool. It's certainly a stunning building and has a striking feel inside.
However, the restaurant is so big that it felt very empty despite several diners being there already when we arrived.
Our server was very polite and friendly but she appeared to be the only person really doing anything and on several occasions we had to ask for simple things such as the drinks menu.
The food itself was served efficiently but at nearly £200 and a 12.5% service charge we were left feeling disappointed.
Having paid the bill we were then informed that we would be receiving a small cake to mark my wife's birthday... Whilst this may have been a nice touch it was only offered post payment as we were ready to leave. This was not only frustrating but it also felt a bit cheeky. I.e. Now you've paid we will offer you the cake! So in summary, it's a real shame as I really wanted to like this Gaucho but I don't think I can justify returning anything soon especially given the quality of the competition at this price point in the city.
Booked this restaurant for Mother's Day and I'm so glad I did. The whole family really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the authenticity of the venue.
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Located towards the to of Bold Street, near the church, the venue is in an excellent location and is competing with several other excellent restaurants that make Bold Street a real treat for foodies. There really is something for everyone and in my opinion it's one of the best streets in Liverpool.
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On entering the restaurant we were greeted and seated and I immediately got the impression that the staff are professional restauranteurs with a passion for good hospitality.
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The menu is vast but nothing complicated and the staff seemed very knowledgeable about the dishes and the cooking methods. Bring a meat house, steak is of course a big feature of the menu, however, there were plenty of alternatives to choose from too.
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The beer on tap was great and the wine list catered for all tastes and budgets.
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My youngest dined from the kids menu which was exceptionally reasonable and almost as large as an adult portion. Totally suited to older children as well as little ones. My meal was super and I really enjoyed the chicken and lamb kebab. It was perfectly cooked and really tasty. My wife and son both had steaks and loved them - had my kebab not been so tasty I would have been pretty envious.
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In summary, I will definitely return and hope this is not in the distant future. One tip - we booked and I think this is essential. The restaurant was very quickly at full capacity and I can understand why.
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Located towards the to of Bold Street, near the church, the venue is in an excellent location and is competing with several other excellent restaurants that make Bold Street a real treat for foodies. There really is something for everyone and in my opinion it's one of the best streets in Liverpool.
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On entering the restaurant we were greeted and seated and I immediately got the impression that the staff are professional restauranteurs with a passion for good hospitality.
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The menu is vast but nothing complicated and the staff seemed very knowledgeable about the dishes and the cooking methods. Bring a meat house, steak is of course a big feature of the menu, however, there were plenty of alternatives to choose from too.
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The beer on tap was great and the wine list catered for all tastes and budgets.
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My youngest dined from the kids menu which was exceptionally reasonable and almost as large as an adult portion. Totally suited to older children as well as little ones. My meal was super and I really enjoyed the chicken and lamb kebab. It was perfectly cooked and really tasty. My wife and son both had steaks and loved them - had my kebab not been so tasty I would have been pretty envious.
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In summary, I will definitely return and hope this is not in the distant future. One tip - we booked and I think this is essential. The restaurant was very quickly at full capacity and I can understand why.
Such a good day out. Decided to pay a visit to the IWM during February half term. The museum is situated on Salford Quays and next to MediaCityUK.
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Firstly, let's talk about practical stuff. The museum is easy to access by both road and public transport and it has its own NCP carpark onsite next to the museum. The carpark is pretty reasonable for Manchester/Salford with parking starting at £5 for 4 hours. Please be aware. If you park for 1 hour or 4 the price is still £5. Secondly, the payment machine at this carpark is card only but you can pay retrospectively online if you prefer. Alternatively there are plenty of alternatives close by including the MediaCityUK multistorey and the Quayside (former Lowry Outlet) multistorey.
If you are using public transport the metrolink is a good option with stations close by and onsite.
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The museum itself is totally free of charge to enter and you can reserve timeslots online in advance. We did this, however I think you would be fine to just 'walk up' as the venue is very large with a big capacity.
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The museum itself tells the history of war beginning just prior to WW1 through to present day. The exhibits work on a timeline that is mapped out in a circuit around the venue. In addition within the centre of the venue are a range of additional exhibits focusing on a specific topic. Every hour an immersive film is played that is incredibly well produced and projected throughout the walls of the main space. These films were really interesting and I really enjoyed the poems. The entire exhibition is located on one floor, and accessibility is really good.
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The museum also has a gift shop onsite and a really good cafe. The coffees and cakes were very reasonably priced and super tasty. The coffee was real coffee.
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In summary, it's a great place to visit and perfect for children. However, it is better suited to children who are a little older. My youngest is 8 and whilst she liked the museum the vast amounts of reading would be too much for children who are under 7. However, all said this is a moving museum that's a must visit in the North West.
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Firstly, let's talk about practical stuff. The museum is easy to access by both road and public transport and it has its own NCP carpark onsite next to the museum. The carpark is pretty reasonable for Manchester/Salford with parking starting at £5 for 4 hours. Please be aware. If you park for 1 hour or 4 the price is still £5. Secondly, the payment machine at this carpark is card only but you can pay retrospectively online if you prefer. Alternatively there are plenty of alternatives close by including the MediaCityUK multistorey and the Quayside (former Lowry Outlet) multistorey.
If you are using public transport the metrolink is a good option with stations close by and onsite.
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The museum itself is totally free of charge to enter and you can reserve timeslots online in advance. We did this, however I think you would be fine to just 'walk up' as the venue is very large with a big capacity.
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The museum itself tells the history of war beginning just prior to WW1 through to present day. The exhibits work on a timeline that is mapped out in a circuit around the venue. In addition within the centre of the venue are a range of additional exhibits focusing on a specific topic. Every hour an immersive film is played that is incredibly well produced and projected throughout the walls of the main space. These films were really interesting and I really enjoyed the poems. The entire exhibition is located on one floor, and accessibility is really good.
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The museum also has a gift shop onsite and a really good cafe. The coffees and cakes were very reasonably priced and super tasty. The coffee was real coffee.
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In summary, it's a great place to visit and perfect for children. However, it is better suited to children who are a little older. My youngest is 8 and whilst she liked the museum the vast amounts of reading would be too much for children who are under 7. However, all said this is a moving museum that's a must visit in the North West.
This car park is located close to Victoria/Printworks side of Manchester and is really convenient if you are heading to the AO arena, Corn Exchange, Arndale, Selfridges, or National Football Museum.
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The carpark is really safe and secure, well lit, and includes a Sainsbury's local.
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Pricing is similar to all the major carparks in the area with a day rate costing approx. £17.
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If you pre-register your car registration on the Q park app you simply drive away without the need to use pay machines.
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If you're heading to this side of Manchester, this is the premier carpark to choose.
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The carpark is really safe and secure, well lit, and includes a Sainsbury's local.
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Pricing is similar to all the major carparks in the area with a day rate costing approx. £17.
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If you pre-register your car registration on the Q park app you simply drive away without the need to use pay machines.
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If you're heading to this side of Manchester, this is the premier carpark to choose.