Hadrian's Brasserie

I ate at hadrian's recently for lunch and was very surprised, I'd always thought that 5 star hotels were stuffy posh places. Hadrian's was very relaxed and friendly, staff all seemed very happy and welcoming. I had a quirky starter of chipolata's wrapped in bacon with black pudding, fried quails' egg and homemade baked beans. It was great, a bit of fun and very tasty.

For main course I had scallops, which I loved. Often restaurants will over cook scallops but these were perfect. Moist and sweet, served with a delicious puree of chick peas and a side of spinach.

The wine list is great, it always frustrates me when I go to places and the same wine I buy in the supermarket is on sale for an extra £20. The list here is well thought out and full of good value wines, although I couldn't strech to the £450 for mouton rothschild, so I plumped for a very nice chilean sauvignon blanc at £25.

Thankfully I had some wine left so I had to have dessert, possibly the best creme brulee I have ever had. Devine!

I should say too that they have a set price menu, I went a la carte as I wanted to treat myself but, at £14 for two courses this is a deal not to be missed!!!

Can't wait to go back.
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rachel cornell
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Monday, May 18, 2009