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Char Bar, Port Solent
After a morning's shopping we were more than ready for some lunch, and the unmistakable aroma of BBQ food wafting through the air made our minds up to go to the Char Bar.
Having been there before, we knew what to expect and knew we're weren't going to be dissapointed.
We decided that in order for us to get the best experience possible, we would go for the platter for two to share, which consisted of a lovely big juicy burger, rump steak, cajun chicken breast, cumberland sausage and some onion rings and mushrooms, oh and some vegetable skewers too!
After only a couple of minutes our drinks were served and a few moments later our food was being brought to our table.
Our waiter explained the times needed for each item to cook properly and left us to enjoy the fantastic smells eminating from the grill.
With precision timing the waiter brought out the rest of our food - to accompany the dishes we had chips and salad. Soon enough the meat dishes were cooked to perfection. And it was heads down as we greedily tucked in. There was so much great food to try, I wasn't sure what to go for first! After feasting ourselves on a lovely lunch we sat back with our drinks and watched other people enjoying the same experience that we had just had. It was a really great dining experience, good atmosphere, great service, and something a bit different to try.
All together our bill came to a very reasonable price of £32 which included the main course, a side order and two rounds of drinks.
LEE JEFFERY
CHAR bar, Port Solent
Tel. 023 9278 7978.
9:17am Friday 22nd June 2007
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CommentPosted by: andy, southampton on 7:32pm Thu 12 Jul 07
[bold]bold[/bold] Expensive food, expensive drink, misleading menu awful service. will never ever go there agin
Expensive food, expensive drink, misleading menu awful service. will never ever go there agin
Posted by: Chav Free Zone, Swaythling on 12:59am Tue 14 Aug 07
as a veggie i was worried about the options for us but i thought it was great there and they had Quorn options to grill on our own separate
grill. shame i had to go to skate land though
as a veggie i was worried about the options for us but i thought it was great there and they had Quorn options to grill on our own separate
grill. shame i had to go to skate land though
Posted by: natalie, southampton on 1:26pm Fri 18 Jan 08
have been to the char bar a number of times mainly on my childrens birthdays (as they like to cook their own food!) however as an adult I would not choose to eat there, the food is nasty you may as well go to mcdonalds!
have been to the char bar a number of times mainly on my childrens birthdays (as they like to cook their own food!) however as an adult I would not choose to eat there, the food is nasty you may as well go to mcdonalds!
Posted by: Amy, Portsmouth on 9:50pm Fri 18 Jan 08
[italic]italic[/italic] [bold]bold[/bold] [quote]quote[/quote] I have been to the charbar several times and i can honestly say i have never been disapointed with neither the service or the quality of the food. I think its a good idea being able to cook your own meat as only you really know how you like it to be done. I will definatly be returning in the near future.
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I have been to the charbar several times and i can honestly say i have never been disapointed with neither the service or the quality of the food. I think its a good idea being able to cook your own meat as only you really know how you like it to be done. I will definatly be returning in the near future.
Posted by: Dani, Surrey on 4:51pm Mon 4 Feb 08
Any ideas how I can contact char bar? Tel no's not working, just ringing and ringing..have been trying to ring for days now...have even tried sending a fax. No answer! Don't want to travel all that way for nothing!
Any ideas how I can contact char bar? Tel no's not working, just ringing and ringing..have been trying to ring for days now...have even tried sending a fax. No answer! Don't want to travel all that way for nothing!
Posted by: mark swanston, Portsmouth on 9:58am Fri 15 Feb 08
Having the same problem Dani. Obviously they've forgotten how to use the phone :/
Having the same problem Dani. Obviously they've forgotten how to use the phone :/
Posted by: Alysha, Southampton on 6:51pm Wed 27 Feb 08
[quote][bold]mark swanston[/bold] wrote:
Having the same problem Dani. Obviously they\'ve forgotten how to use the phone :/[/quote] [bold]Me Too!!Annoying!! Tried Ringing 10 Times And No Answer. Went To Check It Out A Week Ago And They Are Closed...All The Tables Have Gone It Looks Like Has Been Shut Down[/bold]
mark swanston wrote:
Having the same problem Dani. Obviously they\'ve forgotten how to use the phone :/
Me Too!!Annoying!! Tried Ringing 10 Times And No Answer. Went To Check It Out A Week Ago And They Are Closed...All The Tables Have Gone It Looks Like Has Been Shut Down Posted by: Dan, reading on 10:47am Mon 10 Mar 08
I have read that it closed on Saptember the 8th/9th 2007. What a shame, great experience, good fun never had a bad visit.
I have read that it closed on Saptember the 8th/9th 2007. What a shame, great experience, good fun never had a bad visit.
Posted by: steph, whiteley on 11:51am Tue 1 Jul 08
i absoulutley love the char barr blud and all you innit souls who freekin hate it shud diee .. i will beat all u haters iinnittt BLUD![bold]bold[/bold]
i absoulutley love the char barr blud and all you innit souls who freekin hate it shud diee .. i will beat all u haters iinnittt BLUD!
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