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Carly Whitbread
Carly Whitbread
2024.07.22
It was our first time visiting the Spice Merchant and we were really impressed. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!
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Raymond Wong
Raymond Wong
2024.07.07
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Dearborn
Dearborn
2024.07.01
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Food excellent... We're really big fans of The Spice Merchant. The food is generally excellent, and the service is friendly and attentive. The new climbing frame in the garden is also great for the kids. My one slight disappointment is their current range of beers. There has only been one draft ale the last few times I've been, and the only IPA they have on tap (Atlantic) surely wouldn't be anyone's first choice. I would really like it if they could improve on this and get some better options onto the bar. Other than that though, it is highly recommended -- specially for the quality and freshness of the food.
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John Simpson
John Simpson
2024.06.17
Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit.
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Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit. Update: Visited: 16/06/2024: - Disappointing! It feels a shame to add this update but I feel it is necessary to highlight the poor service in response to an issue that should never happen in a restaurant. One of the dishes served was Balinese Chicken. Whilst eating it, we discovered a small blue elastic band, about an inch in diameter, in the meal. This was highlighted to the staff but that was the end of it. No apology or explanation from the Manager or Chef. It felt like it was just dismissed. Unfortunately this will have an impact on future choices as to whether we should return. Real shame as the food, apart from the "extras", was lovely. *************************** Previous Review was 5 stars *************************** Booked a table at this Crookham Village pub. Staff were very pleasant and amenable. Ordered a Red and a Green curry with Egg Fried Rice. Both were very tasty. For dessert it was Banana Fritters and a Strawberry Sundae. Nice way to round off the dinner. Would recommend a visit.
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Anne Longmuir
Anne Longmuir
2024.06.15
Went in for a quiet lunch. Preparations being made for children's party later that day so seating restricted to street end of pub. First course came quickly so ordered desserts. Meanwhile children's party arrived. After 45 mins politely asked waitress what had happened to the desserts. A hostile duty manageress intervened and accused us of rudeness. Couldn't hear all she said over the din of the children's party but felt verbally abused with an unacceptable lack of respect, courtesy and professionalism. Will not visit again
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Sangita Tailor
Sangita Tailor
2024.06.14
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Andrew Hill
Andrew Hill
2024.06.10
Nice well made food, decent beer and comfortable seating.
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Sam Linford
Sam Linford
2024.05.30
I only wish I had ordered from here before. The food was sensational. We will have to eat in next time. Thank you!
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Richard Smith
Richard Smith
2024.05.10
Food was nice and staff friendly.
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Antonio Melo Ferreira
Antonio Melo Ferreira
2024.04.27
Very good Thai food
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Stephen McCulloch
Stephen McCulloch
2024.04.15
Great food, great place
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James Dickson
James Dickson
2024.04.14
Just ordered a take away from here , eaten here and had take aways many times was always fantastic, not sure what has changed but the chicken cashew was tasteless and oily, Singapore noodles mushy and over powering taste of fish . Really disappointed as it’s not cheap . Ended up throwing most of it
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Just ordered a take away from here , eaten here and had take aways many times was always fantastic, not sure what has changed but the chicken cashew was tasteless and oily, Singapore noodles mushy and over powering taste of fish . Really disappointed as it’s not cheap . Ended up throwing most of it
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Wendy hamley
Wendy hamley
2024.04.13
We had a delivery!! What a fantastic meal ! Massaman curry was tasty 😋 Great service .Would recommend!
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Sara York
Sara York
2024.04.06
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Aaron Wright
Aaron Wright
2024.04.05
Amazing food and service come here regularly and never had a bad experience
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Nick Coe
Nick Coe
2024.03.23
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Hash Milhan
Hash Milhan
2024.03.10
Second time coming here. Fantastic food and amazing staff. (Halal chicken too!)
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Rachel Crompton
Rachel Crompton
2024.03.10
Lovely pub serving predominantly Thai food with a Sunday roast available at weekends. The menu is varied and the dishes we had were all flavourful. Good selection of beers. Children's menu was good. Outside seating available with a play area. A good variety of extra events held here as well (Mother's Day was lovely with a free glass of prosecco and a little gift bag for Mothers).
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Ian P
Ian P
2024.03.09
Fantastic food, ditto staff and drinks. Thoroughly recommend. If you haven't been then go!
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Kate Holmes
Kate Holmes
2024.03.06
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