Travelling D.
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The restaurant may have changed its name, but little else has — the interior, menu, and general feel remain the same. Housed in a charming thatched building, it offers a few parking spaces directly outside, with more available on the street nearby.
Inside, the layout features a bar tucked in the far left corner, black tables paired with industrial-style clustered light fixtures, and exposed wooden ceiling beams that add rustic character. Gold waist-height dividers with wooden trim attempt to segment the space but don’t add much warmth.
While the service has slightly improved compared to the Stocks days — when we sometimes had to flag down staff ourselves — it still falls short of being genuinely welcoming. It’s functional at best: inconsistent, occasionally cold, and not especially attentive.
The food arrives in large portions, though unfortunately quantity doesn’t make up for quality. The black miso cod, served lukewarm, was a dry and overcooked fillet on a bed of bland mashed potatoes. It came with stale purple potato chips that lacked crunch and clearly hadn’t been freshly made. The schnitzel was generous in size but similarly uninspired — bordering on bland. However, the accompanying potato discs were nicely done and stood out as the best part of the dish.
Lighting remains a notable issue — harsh and poorly placed wall fixtures cause glare, particularly problematic at the table adjacent to one of the wall mounts.
In summary, despite a name change and minor improvements in service, the experience remains middling. The setting has charm, but execution in both hospitality and cuisine still leaves much to be desired.
