The Coach

"I'm a big fan of The Coach but the delivery of dishes was haphazard and the food was rather less than magical this time. Very buzzy atmosphere though at Sunday 10pm. "

"On arrival staff greeting was very friendly and welcoming. Seated at a front window seat. The window was open as it was a hot summer night . Seemed nice , at first . Waitress clearly explained how the small plates style works and recommended order 3 each and share . Sounds good . Food :The was a mix bag, generally good , not sure where the Michelin star came from. Stand outs, the fried Hake , beetroot salad , risotto. Disappointing , vegan options , ( 2 eating had vegan ) was all bland , Michelin chef should manage some flavour here. 2 had The Seabass , the sauce was way too salty and took over , so if the fish was good I couldn’t tell you. I did question the waiter with this and was told that’s “bouillabaisse “ !! . This dish was £30 , a third to a quarter the size of say a serving at Scott’s , this makes it a £90 dish !!! Maybe in a Michelin ,London restaurant , with a setting and service ( and the cost, that all adds) to match . But this is a town pub setting and average ( though very friendly) service and very chaotic . Deserts , we asked for sorbet and were told they did not have any . Yet a chocolate pudding was served with Raspberry Sorbet !!! Back to the seating , the window open on a Saturday night with the drunks walking by and looking in, was the making for a very uncomfortable spot to eat . For some crazy reason a very small tv screen , playing sport was hanging above the bar . What a shame , Toms Fish and Chips in Harrods is excellent , full meal £35 . Unfiro Food , small plates indeed , both salads were very good , as was the mushroom risotto., soup was not so good , one of our guest had the vegan options , ( not much choice but ok to get by , just ) . The Hake was excellent, beautifully cooked fish . Seabass £30 , the sauce was way too salty ( both of us that had it said the same ) . When questioned but this , the waiter said that’s how it should be “ bouillabaisse” . ( is was a third to a quarter the size of a full order at say Scott’s )"

"On arrival staff greeting was very friendly welcoming. Seated at a front window seat. The window was open as it was a hot summer night . Seemed nice , first . Waitress clearly explained how the small plates style work and order 3 each and share . Sounds good . Food , small plates indeed , both salads were very good , as was the mushroom risotto., soup was not so good , one of our guest had the vegan options , ( not much choice but ok to get by , just ) . The Hake was excellent, beautifully cooked fish . Seabass £30 , the sauce was way too salty ( both of us that had it said the same ) . When questioned but this , the waiter said that’s how it should be “ bouillabaisse” . ( is was a third to a quarter the size of a full order at say Scott’s )"