Funkyfairy! Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 hours ago, Fish Bulb said: I think I'd be too nervous about booking a slot, then the timings being released and someone I really wanted to see being on at the same time. Are they flexible with moving you if that happens? Or am I asking too much? Also, does it sell out? Can book for the Wednesday / Thursday , that way maybe you won't miss anything too much. Yes usually sells out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyfairy! Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 We went on Thursday lunchtime last year, about 2 o clock from memory, for a big birthday. It was a trudge across in the heat, but it was worth it , food was excellent, cocktails were strong and we had a lovely few hours , and felt so surreal. Atmosphere was good and full of people celebrating something. I'll try to post photos later. Not sure I would do it again, unless there was a big celebration for something, it was expensive but lovely for a big treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyfairy! Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 I now have no idea what these courses were but I think one was an Eton mess dessert and one was a lobster something - no idea although I do know the cocktails were good and strong 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 hours ago, crazyfool1 said: its good to eat close to the big E .... although at his home would be something else Is there a story behind this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, chazwwe said: Is there a story behind this? A slight one yes ... I’ve told it a couple of times on here ... In nov 2014 we decided we would attend an evening with Michael eavis charity function dinner at a local Manor House with the rotary club ... I phoned up and managed to get the last couple of tickets for the event ... when we arrived the person who I’d spoken too on the phone said I sounded like a nice guy on the phone and she had put us on the top table with Michael and the Manor House owner (an eccentric character !! ) everyone else In dinner jackets ... including Michael ... and shorts myself in my glastonbury tshirt anyway we got chatting to Michael for quite a bit over dinner about the festival ... and I asked him about prince playing ... can’t remember his words now ... something about not being able to talk about it .... but I had some thoughts at the time that it might have been happening just by the whole situation ... it manifested itself that was probably as close as they got .Anyway it was a lovely evening and as we all know Michael a lovely genuine guy ... and myself and friend very lucky Edited February 11, 2020 by crazyfool1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Bulb Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Can someone tell me the BYOB answer? That's how I decide most of my restaurant choices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, Fish Bulb said: Can someone tell me the BYOB answer? That's how I decide most of my restaurant choices... 3 hours ago, Memory Man said: Yeah you can. They do sell wine and beer via a drinks menu but there is nothing stopping you from drinking something you have brought with you yourself. The Beer and Wine options for sale are completely different from those at any other bar so its not just like pints of carlsberg, at least. @Memory Man already did! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Bulb Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Apols! 🙈 And cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Clicked the link. Wow. They've really upped their game. That is one impressive menu! Pretty sure I posted years ago when they first started, taking the piss about how their menu was basically just pigeon, rabbit and mackerel (not exactly rare), for the same price you'd have paid for a full on foodie fest at a posh place at the time. Wasn't it more expensive then? Weren't they charging a ton? How the fuck do you pull this off for that price in the middle of what is usually just acres of field with no infrastructure? Full Service meals will cost £38 for 2 courses and £48 for 3 courses Sunday lunches will be £28 I've worked bars four times and it's difficult enough just washing up, let alone cooking stuff and then washing up. Main courses must be ordered in advance. Where's the catch? What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memory Man Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 No catch! The place is not that small so they can fit in quite a few people when they are full. Plus they will make a bit from drinks. And they are doing like 10 services across the festival. its still about double what a decent sunday roast costs (up north anyway) but yes the prices are not too bad i dont think all considered. The quality is very good. i think its decent cos if youre paying upfront months ahead by the time you come to have it, its like a free meal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted February 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Bookings now live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assorted Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Very happy I was in on the dot and booked 4 for my group for Wednesday dinner. Which is now already sold out along with Thursday dinner and first Sunday lunch slot so if anyone wants one of these they should move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) Wednesday sold out, the only one we were interested in. Awe well , it’s pie and mash and a couple of cans again. Perfect! it was Mrs c that wanted the diner anyway! Edited February 15, 2020 by Ayrshire Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 And others ... get onto it quick if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot rocks Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 I would love to book again for this year but we're volunteering this time and knowing my luck it would be when im working, really enjoyed last years lunch here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jow95 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 The roasts are pukka, it’s pricey but you won’t regret it. Roll out of bed at lunch and get an already paid for roast dinner in your face before an afternoon of Diana ross. Scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying_Hellfish Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) Thought we'd missed out but thankfully managed to book Thurs lunchtime. Always a great time 👍 Edited February 17, 2020 by Flying_Hellfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmb1992 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I was online at 12 Saturday and booked the Weds dinner. I'm glad I was so organised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmb1992 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Does anyone know what's happening with bookings? I haven't tried to contact them yet as thought I'd check if anyone on here had first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Not a peep from them yet - I suppose they're trying to figure out what to do. I'd imagine they'd offer a rollover/refund scenario like the festival, but who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yehbutnobut Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Watching this thread also... Perfectly happy with a rollover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assorted Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 hours ago, gmb1992 said: Hi Does anyone know what's happening with bookings? I haven't tried to contact them yet as thought I'd check if anyone on here had first. I wrote them with "we're all good to roll this over to next year if you are!" and no response so far. But I'm not too concerned as they're festival regulars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdash79 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 It will be hard to do a rollover as there cost could change massively over the next 12 months (Virus, and potential No Deal Brexit), so they might refund offer then first refusal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assorted Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 They just emailed. They will rollover ("same spot on the same terms" - their words) if I like or offer a refund minus their 2.5% payment processor fee. We are choosing to rollover. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdash79 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 29 minutes ago, assorted said: They just emailed. They will rollover ("same spot on the same terms" - their words) if I like or offer a refund minus their 2.5% payment processor fee. We are choosing to rollover. 🙂 Thats good of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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