Bimbi's
- June 8, 2002
- Rated 2 of 5 by
milliebell from Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is one of the main fish and chip (fries to American visitors) restaurants in Newcastle. The takeaway downstairs sells the same food cheaper. It is centrally located and easy to find. There is the usual range of dishes - mainly fish, sausage, pies and chips. There is little for vegetarians, though they do some soggy quiches. The restaurant is quite comfortable and service is prompt. One major let down is the staff however. They are quite rude, hurried and unfriendly; they have a tendency to make you feel unwelcome. Do not ask them about alternative vegetarian options unless you really enjoy getting the full brunt of their rudeness. They hate vegetarians with a passion. In some ways I sympathise with what they have to put up with - I have worked in a fish and chip shop. It is a truly awful job, very low paid, very long hours, and dirty, sweaty and greasy. However, a little courtesy for the customers would not be amiss. In its favor, the portions are huge and the chips are wonderful, and it is a good budget choice. I would not recommend it for vegetarians though.
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