CambridgeCabby Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, tjg1677 said: Moored up here now. Off to eat later, really looking forward to it. Trev If it's half as good as the White Horse last week you're in for a treat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveandAng Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 We visited on the second night it was open. I have never been in a pub with such a choice of beers. We had a chat with the lad managing the place about our days many years ago working for Sam Smiths and the plans for the place. Im sure it will prove as popular as the White Horse and wish him every success 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 we called we had a pint no food available and left May 18th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 There's food now 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjg1677 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 There wasn't last night, bitterly dissapointing. Instead there were burgers and sausage sandwiches at 6 quid a throw, YES 6 quid plus a quid extra for toppings. Not impressed I am afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Just now, tjg1677 said: There wasn't last night, bitterly dissapointing. Instead there were burgers and sausage sandwiches at 6 quid a throw, YES 6 quid plus a quid extra for toppings. Not impressed I am afraid. Teething troubles I'm sure. Give them a chance ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 When we are next on the Broads, whether by boat or car, a visit is definitely on my to do list. With Eton Mess and Chocolate Brownies on offer I will probably skip the starters and main and have three desserts (chocolate brownies twice lol) The menu looks amazing, well done guys Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickWhiteHorse Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 50 minutes ago, Poppy said: Teething troubles I'm sure. Give them a chance ! 53 minutes ago, tjg1677 said: There wasn't last night, bitterly dissapointing. Instead there were burgers and sausage sandwiches at 6 quid a throw, YES 6 quid plus a quid extra for toppings. Not impressed I am afraid. you are correct there was only a bbq last night, we are launching the menu today (right now actually)... I am confused why £6 seems ludicrous to you, bun costs 50p, burger 1.20, salad 10p, sauce 5p (1.85 roughly net), after VAT from the £6 we have 4.80 left so make around £3 an item but then have staff to pay to serve/cook it and rent/bills to pay. we will be tweaking the initial menu over the weekend as we see how things go but very nearly there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, RickWhiteHorse said: you are correct there was only a bbq last night, we are launching the menu today (right now actually)... I am confused why £6 seems ludicrous to you, bun costs 50p, burger 1.20, salad 10p, sauce 5p (1.85 roughly net), after VAT from the £6 we have 4.80 left so make around £3 an item but then have staff to pay to serve/cook it and rent/bills to pay. we will be tweaking the initial menu over the weekend as we see how things go but very nearly there Thank you for your totally honest answer . i think a lot of people forget just how much vat content there is on food as the raw ingredients are not liable . in Cambridge the average Gourmet style burger is £9 + i had a burger in The White Horse last week and it was excellent . my wife had the sausage mash and root veg (yes even in 26c) she couldn't resist and I think she will insist on a stop off at Gays Staithe every week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Fast food in burger King is not much less than your £6, I know what i'd rather have. plus £6 isnt bad at all for a 6oz burger, paid more than that 3 years ago on the southern rivers. We are looking forwards to our first visit under your ownership Charlie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 6oz ?? 6OZ ?? What use is 6oz ??? A pair of 8oz as a starter... now you're talking !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 £6 isn't sad considering as Charlie says Burger king costs more and it's certainly not a £1 burger at costs.. The white horse burgers are really good. It's easy to forget that everything has to make money.. somethings alone are expensive and it's really hard to make ends meet even if you are busy. initial feedback from me on the menu. Prices look a bit cheap if you ask me. I can find things to eat on the menu and I'm right fussy. Please don't make it too posh though. Will pop in next time we are up there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingamybob Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 The prices are quite comparable to The Dog just across the fields. If people want sit down food that is what you pay. When comparisons are made with Burger King just think before comparing, you can't get a beer in Burger King. It is possible to pay much more than these prices on the Broads as we all know well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 hour ago, JawsOrca said: £6 isn't sad considering as Charlie says Burger king costs more and it's certainly not a £1 burger at costs.. The white horse burgers are really good. It's easy to forget that everything has to make money.. somethings alone are expensive and it's really hard to make ends meet even if you are busy. initial feedback from me on the menu. Prices look a bit cheap if you ask me. I can find things to eat on the menu and I'm right fussy. Please don't make it too posh though. Will pop in next time we are up there Prices never look cheap , but they do look good value !!!!!! better to be busy and make a bit than to charge more and have an empty bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 39 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: Prices never look cheap , but they do look good value !!!!!! better to be busy and make a bit than to charge more and have an empty bar To my mind £6 is value for a 6oz burger in nice surroundings. I was paying £9.95 for a 4oz super burger in the Vazon Bay bikers cafe in early April. Charlie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickWhiteHorse Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 quality, pricing and style is all subjective so everyone will have differing opinions and that is fine. my bottom line is that my rent alone is around £200+vat a day so that will always dictate my pricing and i am sure it is the same for most broads pubs. freehouses can buy beer in cheaper but rent/mortgage may be higher than a tied pub that buys beer more expensive but has cheaper rent. swings and roundabouts 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 we are coming up on friday picking monte carlo up saturday and we will be staying at thurn dyke on tueday looking forward to seeing the new look lion the food drink and atmosphere in the white horse are brill hope its as good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 thanks we sure will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegalSafari Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hi Rick, it's been a long time since I've visited the lion. As a child we always stayed at Hedra house next door and I have fond memories of the village and pub. But I last visited around 2013. I will be stopping at thurne sometime over summer and will pop in. Are te you going to put a new sign up at the end of dyke? Just a thought as the current one is not good. Good luck with everything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickWhiteHorse Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Just now, RegalSafari said: Hi Rick, it's been a long time since I've visited the lion. As a child we always stayed at Hedra house next door and I have fond memories of the village and pub. But I last visited around 2013. I will be stopping at thurne sometime over summer and will pop in. Are te you going to put a new sign up at the end of dyke? Just a thought as the current one is not good. Good luck with everything got one up 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegalSafari Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Brilliant I didn't notice that over the bank holiday, I take it the sailing event kept you busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickWhiteHorse Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Just now, RegalSafari said: Brilliant I didn't notice that over the bank holiday, I take it the sailing event kept you busy ye and no, it stoppped alot of boats getting through and the regatta had their own beer tent. we picked up some good local trade though and did really well considering we were only doing a bbq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viiolet Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 We went to the BBQ at the Lion over the bank holiday weekend and the burgers were lovely, so much so that my (now portly) husband had four! So quite honestly, we would rather pay £6 for a really good burger, than save a couple of pounds but end up with a tasteless bit of ground up meat in a second rate bun. So, well done Rick and crew for getting the Lion up and running again and for actually making an effort to turn The Lion into a decent pub that's actually worth visiting. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 The menu looks tempting. As I need gluten-free I'm pleased to see my options marked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickWhiteHorse Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Just now, Broads01 said: The menu looks tempting. As I need gluten-free I'm pleased to see my options marked up. 3 gluten free beers available and our own gin & vodka is also gluten free 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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