beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
- 36,026
from the review it seems about £5 over priced. from the picture above, about £10 over priced. dont think i'd go there having seen that.
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East Stand Restaurant Review
- Thread starter kingcole
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Box of Frogs
Zamoras Left Boot
Can't you do that yourself?!?!
A mate of mine was in the East last night for the Curry night - he said the food was excellent.
fork me
I have changed this
Not huge portions? Looks like there's only 7 chips on that plate. Would be sent back if that came to me.
Shaz
New member
Agree with OP, we were in last night and probably would not go again unless it was for a celebration or on a Saturday AFTER a match. The food was lovely but expensive for 2 courses. By the time we had finished the 2 courses about an hour and 20 minutes in all and had a tipple or two we were so full up it was uncomfortable. Pie & a pint will do from now on. Staff will get better at the service with more experience, they were polite and friendly so the odd mistake was over looked. Wasn't asked for and didn't think to offer the smart card. Bummer thats a fiver or so down.
Gilliver's Travels
Peripatetic
I went to the East Central Brasserie with my brother-in-law, prior to the Leeds game last Friday. Must say that, overall, we were both pleasantly surprised. Yes, it's not cheap, but not bad value for money. The quality of the food – think decent gastro-pub menu – was well beyond expectations, with a nice balance of the predictable (an excellent steak and chips with rocket salad) and the unexpected (vegetarian lasagne, roasted beetroot, chicken crostini, triple chocolate mousse with berry compote). Portions are on the small side, with the three course option being the only choice if you're hungry. House wines, by the glass, were very decent, and a sensible option for anyone not really needing a bottle.
The service was excellent with, if anything, too many staff. All young, polite and friendly, and pretty competent. At the end, the instant 10% saving made it well worth having remembered to use the smartcard.
The place is bright, quite stylish, spacious for sure, though with occasional Albion tops and pictures on the wall the only reminders that you aren't in some airport lounge restaurant. As others have said, the lack of any view across to the West Stand is a big disappointment, although you can walk over to take a peek at it through the windows at the far end.
The only serious downside was the presence of someone called Jack, who had unbelievably been engaged to 'entertain' the diners. His desperately unfunny patter, barked sporadically into a distorted PA system, seriously detracted from an otherwise very enjoyable pre-match meal. Although most people tried their best to ignore him, it was as entertaining as having a shaven headed, tattooed Millwall fan bellowing strangulated Cockney right into your face. Just horrible.
The key question, as ever: would you go back? For me, undoubtedly, but only for a special occasion. And only after Jack had been invited to hit the road.
The service was excellent with, if anything, too many staff. All young, polite and friendly, and pretty competent. At the end, the instant 10% saving made it well worth having remembered to use the smartcard.
The place is bright, quite stylish, spacious for sure, though with occasional Albion tops and pictures on the wall the only reminders that you aren't in some airport lounge restaurant. As others have said, the lack of any view across to the West Stand is a big disappointment, although you can walk over to take a peek at it through the windows at the far end.
The only serious downside was the presence of someone called Jack, who had unbelievably been engaged to 'entertain' the diners. His desperately unfunny patter, barked sporadically into a distorted PA system, seriously detracted from an otherwise very enjoyable pre-match meal. Although most people tried their best to ignore him, it was as entertaining as having a shaven headed, tattooed Millwall fan bellowing strangulated Cockney right into your face. Just horrible.
The key question, as ever: would you go back? For me, undoubtedly, but only for a special occasion. And only after Jack had been invited to hit the road.
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Jack The Lad? Used to host the hospitality at Withdean.
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,366
Well written informative review by OP and others on this thread 
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Gilliver's Travels
Peripatetic
Glawstergull
Well-known member
A balanced, fair review like this will only help develope the facility.
Based on what was said above, having a 'compere' seems a strange concept for a sit down meal type situation.
What might work is having an Albion legend who tours the tables for a chat and photos for those interested, but not sure some sort of stand-up going on is what people would want.
I believe that is the one. I only ever listen to local radio when I can't make a game and listen to the commentary!
It sort of worked at Withdean as you can't really be that formal in a Portacabin but an odd thing to do in a brasserie!
Will he come back no more, etc
i don't think Azure run that restaurant. Isn't it something to do with a catering college? Might explain why the food's better than the 1901 club.