Niconico Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 The food was really disappointing. Tiny portions that didn't even make it as a starter - 7 chips, a teeny weeny bit of fish and a smear of sauce for a main course (vegetables/chips all extra which for the price was extortionate - double what it should have been). Lots of confusion in the bar too - its early days but it really needs sorting out. What a shame. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Was this the first day the restaurant was open?ETA: Their Facebook page says "launch party will be after Christmas with some very very very special guests - watch this space !!" Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-699714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm guessing the "very very very special guests" will be the entire Masterchef crew, given Keri (sp?) Moss's connections :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandG Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Did you talk to them Niconico? We haven't been yet as we are not in ED at present but friends went last night and have said that the food was excellent! Will let you know what we think as soon as we can get there, and if there are any problems we will speak to them directly! Good luck Patch people and if the Masterchef crew came to ED that would give some positive publicity! Keri was a brilliant contest and and a worthy (joint) champ in my book! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ths0105 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I just had lunch at the Patch and really liked it. Very refined food and neatly presented...don't expect large portions of "standard" pub food but of you are after something special, it really does the trick. I look forward to seeing their full menu in due course (they are currently offering a limited "opening menu").Good wine list, too! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miacis Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ate there last night. A real treat. Not the usual pub grub but different, well done, interesting food with a relaxed ambience, excellent wine list and charming service. Ticked the boxes and will be back. Good luck to them Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoC Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Also ate there last night and was generally very pleased - delicious butter poached chicken with a lovely truffle sauce. Other half's beef cheeks were also delish although could have done with a bit more sauce. Wine list varied with a good selection by the glass. Service was very friendly and I'm sure will become a bit 'slicker' when they've all found their feet. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoogleMe Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Had lunch with my family yesterday at the Patch. I can excuse the service for not being warmed up and trying to find their feet. However, the food was bland and seasoned which is a shame but can be improved (my kids refusing to eat the chips is a good indication). However, management's/head waitress' attitude towards children was outright rude. ED is a great place to live and the fact that restaurants cater greatly to families with children is a major plus. If The Patch wants to establish itself in ED, I suggest they better change their stance towards families as otherwise they will lose out on many grand-/parents who want to take their children for lunch/dinner. A good rule is: if the children are happy, parents can relax, which leads to repeat business. I want them to succeed, so I hope they take some of my comments on board. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 To be honest if there was a place that would not cater for kids i would go there more often!! I prefer to go out not having to put up with other people's kids running riot. I have been to Patch although not to eat. it is a work in progress but i thought it was not bad at all. I tried to go a few weeks back and there was a kid's party so i did a quick u turn and got out of there!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 GoogleMe Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A good rule is: if the children are> happy, parents can relax, which leads to repeat business.Yes, but surely as long as they are well behaved and don't disturb other customers too much. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 GoogleMe Wrote:> > A good rule is: if the children are> > happy, parents can relax, which leads to repeat> business.Jeremy Wrote:> Yes, but surely as long as they are well behaved> and don't disturb other customers too much.xxxxxxxxxAgreed. My first thought was to wonder quite what the kids had done to cause the staff's attitude to be "outright rude"?Because I can't believe they would be rude just because there were children there per se, provided the children were reasonably quiet and not running around the place.Edited to make it clear that I'm agreeing with Jeremy, not GoogleMe !! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 GoogleMe Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Had lunch with my family yesterday at the Patch. I> can excuse the service for not being warmed up and> trying to find their feet. However, the food was> bland and seasoned which is a shame but can be> improved (my kids refusing to eat the chips is a> good indication). > > However, management's/head waitress' attitude> towards children was outright rude. ED is a great> place to live and the fact that restaurants cater> greatly to families with children is a major plus.> If The Patch wants to establish itself in ED, I> suggest they better change their stance towards> families as otherwise they will lose out on many> grand-/parents who want to take their children for> lunch/dinner. A good rule is: if the children are> happy, parents can relax, which leads to repeat> business. I want them to succeed, so I hope they> take some of my comments on board.If you're going to complain then you need to be more specific. All this post does is make me assume that your kids were misbehaving. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 weird for me, this expectation that it's up to restauranters to keep children happy ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonners Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 When we've been in The Patch for a pint with our baby they've been very child-friendly each time. In fact, on our first visit the owner was a bit too friendly and took our 10 month old for a quick tour around the bar to show her interesting things to look at (although I thought it was a bit odd that he took her off round the corner out of our sight! That said my main worry was that not being able to see us might make her kick off and disturb others.)I'm looking forward to trying the food soon. For now, I'm very happy to have the pub at the end of our road open again and I hope they make a success of it.As for children being happy so parents can relax over a meal, isn't that the job of the parent to ensure? Perhaps I'm missing something - I'm not sure I really understand the point being made unless the staff were being rude to the children. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallulah71 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 agree with KK et al - it's your job to keep your kids happy, not theirs. Some adults prefer going to eat / drink without the entourage of children - unless they are impeccably behaved, leave them with the babysitter. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-700764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hearing good things. The bar is way more homely and the missus has been in to eat and said it was very good. Looks like a strong start. Good to see. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-701325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonethebeaver Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Anyone know if there's a menu online? I swear I've seen one before but no sign of one either on FB or their website. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-701377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 simonethebeaver Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Anyone know if there's a menu online? I swear I've> seen one before but no sign of one either on FB or> their website.XxxxzxThere was one online. I posted it on the other recent Patch thread which is now in the lounge.Maybe they took it offline when the restaurant opening was postponed, or maybe they changed it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-701400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 As it happens?here are some examples of their starters:Unleavened bread with Chickpeas and braised lamb shoulder - ?5.75Crab Croquettes - ?4.85Parsnip soup and apple salsa - ?6.50Fried chicken with green chilli mayo - ?5.50And some of their mains:Marinated artichoke hearts, butternut squash and prosciutto salad - ?13.00King oyster mushrooms, Gorgonzola and walnut gnocchi - ?13.50 Roasted root vegetables, Yourshire Fettle, toasted seeds - ?12.50Braised beef cheeks and macaroni gratin - ?15.50Butter poached chicken, ricotta, spinach and truffled onions - ?15.00So starters from ?3.50 to ?6.50 and mains from ?12.50-?15.50. Desserts ?4-ish. That's good value for London. And yes, TWO veggie options on this weeks menu. Both should keep the moaners happy. Menu will change, usual disclaimer etcThanks to the missus for bringing one back and making me hungry. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-701441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonethebeaver Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Many thanks, MrBen. Looks delicious. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-701462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyh Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Anyone got any idea of the Sunday menu? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-704103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I also need to know their Sunday Lunch menu, We googled them but their website is sadly not complete.Could they please Perhaps post a sample menu on the forum like Mr Ben has kindly done?Also I agree that its up to the parents to keep their kids happy.And I hate to admit that I'm somewhat in agreement with JimH in that I want to eat in a restaurant not in a creche. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-704212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy1 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 We loved it there with my little family of 4,-)Great portions, outstanding costumer service and above all the atmosphere was buzzing on saturday and sunday Lunch time..You must try it!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-726775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodo1 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 hidoes anyone have their tel number? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38900-the-patch/#findComment-728758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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