Simon Ghent

Working away, so a solo diner. Absolutely no issues with this from this very busy restaurant.

I love a Turkish restaurant. Often my first choice when in a place I don't know, but the "Gem Delight", aubergine and lamb kofta genuinely blew me away.

I've had similar dishes all over the country, this is the best I've had.

Skipped a starter, as in Turkish restaurants that always means you won't finish the main, but finished with raki and coffee.

Great meal, friendly service and a really good atmosphere.

Highest recommendation from me!

I used to be a regular at the Clarendon a couple of years ago and it was always a decent place for a good pint and interesting food. It was the sort if place that attracted a completely mixed crowd: students, business workers, hipsters, builders and parents.

I knew that it had changed hands and was a bit apprehensive. Even more so when I heard it's now owned by the same people who own Yates Wine Lodge and Slug & Lettuce.

Don't worry. It's good. They've redecorate, but not removed all the fantastic musician drawings. They've added their own character to the place, but not erased what made it a great place.

I've only been at lunchtime, and it wasn't busy, but it still had a good feel.

The barman (or manager) I chatted to was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beer.

Great range of keg, cask & bottled beer. Interesting food menu.

Not too bright. Vintage consoles available. Sport on tv in a separate area and dogs are welcome.

If you are offered an upgrade to "angry chips", say yes. Don't ask, just say yes.

A wholehearted recommendation. Glad they didn't ruin the place. Now if they could just do something about Yates in Nottingham...