Curlers Rest
- Food served: Mon–Sun noon–10pm
- Bar open: Mon–Sun noon–midnight
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 23
- Private dining: Up to 50 covers
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: Laid-back eclectic soul/80s pop/rock
- Capacity: 100
- Largest group: 100
- Open since: 2010
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- Average price:
£8 (set lunch)
£15 (evening meal) - House wine: £14 per bottle
The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.
A far cry from its past-life as a student boozer, Curlers Rest is now a sophisticated hang-out with an equally grown-up menu. The reasonably priced, high-quality food provides a pleasant surprise for those who remember the bar being dominated by cheap drinks deals and pub grub that was basic at best. The shin of beef is succulent and perfectly cooked, served with oyster mushrooms and a delicate horseradish and chive mash, while the West Country beef burger suits those with slightly larger appetites. The menu is supported by a large wine list, dominated by new world vintages, and a staggering selection of draught beers, including a number of unusual tipples. The bar is now building a reputation in the West End thanks to its fantastic Sunday afternoon roast dinner, the highlight undoubtedly coming in the shape of the 21-day aged West Country beef cuts, a quite brilliant way to round off the week.
- High point: 23 wines served by the glass
- Low point: Unattractive open kitchen upstairs
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