Spugsy

really? what time?

Nah they had celery in, grit in there, and loads of them not cooked properly.

MataHari

left by 8.30 cause little miss MH was there as well...
the celery is mentioned on the menu, it's part of the 'traditional' way of preparing them in Belgium and Holland...no grit in mine, 3 had not opened so that is not bad....portions are small though....

Spugsy

ah I was in the eclipse bar then, nah I wasn't impressed, it was too busy and I think they were rushing them.

MataHari

yes I does get very busy, it's become really popular in a short space of time...still I like it, should be nice when the weather cools down and you can sit outside...

Autonomy

We were in there on Thusday too. As was most of Dubai - it was rammed! The staff couldn't handle it - we waited hour and a half and then cancelled the food....

It's a good place - however if they don't sort out the service then it'll go down hill really fast...

MataHari

oh were you...must say we arrived at 7.30 (had not booked), got the food and were out at 8.30 cause we had our daughter with us...so no complaints about that, apart from the fact that it was quite hot inside...
We need a few more of these type places on our side of town...not the fancy champagne or cocktail places but just pubs that serve food...

Autonomy

I got there at 7 - we were sat in the middle downstairs near the door. Loads of people kept on arriving - it was nuts, so many people randomly showing up... We didn't order until much later - about 9.30 or 10.... that was the big mistake.

We went to Nezaussi yesterday in the Al Manzil Hotel - it was pretty good, great steaks and grills, not too cheap - will go back there though...

MataHari

we must have stood right next to you then, waiting for a table...lol

Where is the Al Manzil hotel?

Sam FTQ

Hey, thanks Twinkle ! Indeed, thanks everybody who came - it was a great night and nice to meet so many of you for the first time. And a 100% turnout - that has to be a record!

Due to popular demand, we're going to make it a regular thing.

Sam x

Spugsy

aye you're not wrong, just simple pubs.

arbroath_abroad

where is this belgian place?

MataHari

Crown Plaza Hotel in Festival City...

jrudofsky

The AL Manzil is in the Old Town...opposite the Palace Hotel (where the Brazilian brunch is?? Although I think it might be Argentinian?). Nesesaussi (sic) is a good, not super cheap bar, but if you are into sport a good spot. Non-smoking too.

Also the courtyard in the Al Manzil hotel is nice to eat in, shisha and arabic, international and bar food.....very comfortable as they allow all the aircon to escape through it!

MataHari

ah...not been there...sounds nice but not to be compared to the Belgium pub place....

jrudofsky

Wasn't comparing! Been meaning to go to the Crowne Plaza to the Belgian place.