Foodie Review: Cosy Club, Bristol

Foodie Review: Cosy Club, Bristol

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Back at it again with another foodie review to sink your teeth in to and today I'm sharing another favourite. A few months ago, myself and Jack went to Bristol to celebrate my best friend's birthday. Stopping off for dinner at Cosy Club one evening and amazed by their decor, I just had to share it. Here's my review...

Once a former banking hall, church and theater, Cosy Club is located in the heart of Bristol's historic Corn Street. As a Grade II listed Neo-Palladian style building, as you walk in, it's hard not to be impressed by the marble flooring, stone work and pretty amazing domed roof. With stag heads, palms and staff dressed in vintage style, it offers a fun and nostalgic atmosphere. But enough about the decor - what about the food? The menu makes for a pretty extensive selection of tapas and comfort foods such as burgers, sandwiches and fried chicken. As well this, they also serve a selection of vegan and gluten free dishes...

Being a busy Saturday night, we did wait quite a while for all of our food to arrive but this was understandable and totally worth it. As a table of 10+ people, I didn't get a chance to photograph any other plates but I opted for the Lobster and King Prawn Broiche served with Bloody Mary mayonnaise and fries. I'll be honest that I was expecting there to be a lot less lobster and so I was really pleased with what arrived. The burger also came with a king prawn on top which I thought was a nice touch.

Given the prices on the menu, I assumed it would be more like an actual sandwich or much smaller so I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be such a filling plate. One thing I will say, however, is that it was an entirely cold dish which had quite obviously had been kept in a fringe before serving. Unfortunately, it probably would have been best served hot and perhaps with a toast bun. The fries however were spot on and overall, I really enjoyed my meal - even more so the prices! I always forget how much cheaper it is to eat outside of London.

Overall, I absolutely loved Cosy Club and can't wait to visit again next time I'm in Bristol. The staff were super friendly and the atmosphere of the place is excellent - totally unlike anywhere I've ever visited in London. The menu itself features an extensive range of amazing comfort foods (big and small) and for the price, I certainly can't complain. I also think that it makes for an awesome spot even if you're just looking for somewhere cool to lounge and drink cocktails. 

So that's it for another (short but sweet) foodie review - have you ever been to Cosy Club? What are some of your favourite places to eat in Bristol? As always, I love reading your comments so please do leave me lots of lovely ones down below.

Until next time fellow foodies,

Foodie Review: MEATliquor, BOXPARK (Croydon)

Foodie Review: MEATliquor, BOXPARK (Croydon)

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Back in October, a brand new BOXPARK opened just a few miles from our house. Jammed-packed with restaurants, dessert chains and bars, Jack and I finally headed over to MEATLiquor, located on the 1st floor. Specialising in messy street food and burgers, here's my foodie review...

For those of you who have not yet tried it, MEATliquor is a chain restaurant specialising in hearty , sloppy street food including burgers, chicken, messy fries and an array of soft and alcoholic drinks. One thing I like in particular about the brand is that each branch is decorated to its own individual theme; from a red-lit abattoir in Oxford Circus to 70's psychedelic in Brighton. Having only ever been to the Oxford Circus one (and quite a while ago), I was sad to see that they no longer offered my favourite dish - the Philly cheese steak sandwich. However, we were lucky to get in on their remaining Xxxmas Menu - here's a closer look at our order...

Having spotted a variety of smaller dishes on other tables, we gave in to food envy and ordered some Piggies in Blankets. Pictured below, this plate includes six Gloucester old spot chipolata sausages wrapped in Herons Farm bacon and English mustard on the side. 

For my main, I opted for the Turkey Cheesesteak (also pictured above) - free-range Herons Farm roast turkey steak in gravy and served with melted camembert cheese, crispy stuffing crumbles and cranberry sauce in a soft roll. On paper, this roll ticked all the boxes although the gravy alongside the cheese and cranberry did make the bun quite soggy and congealed. I found a better way to tackle this was basically to take it apart and eat each part separately. Personally, I felt this just didn't come close to the Ben's Canteen Burger I reviewed back in December - one of my favourite burgers ever. I would have much preferred a sturdier, brioche bun and kept the gravy to a minimum although it wasn't enough to save the turkey which tasted almost like packaged meat. Perfectly acceptable as a meal but perhaps not deserving of the price. 

Jack decided to go with the chain's signature dish, the Dead Hippie Burger - two French mustard fried burger patties served in a soft bun containing MEATliquor's signature Hippie Sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and minced white onions. I actually did a little research and worked out that their Hippie Sauce is a  delicious combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickles and Worcester sauce. E.g - a more fancy burger sauce. I was surprised to see that this actually was made differently than the one I had tried in the Oxford Circus branch. Again, I sort of felt as though I had made better burgers myself from scratch at home and whilst it made for a totally acceptable dining-out burger, maybe not the quality I have come to expect from a quality burger chain. 

To finish off our trip to BOXPARK, we grabbed some dessert from Jack's favourite - Dum Dum Donutterie. I grabbed myself a Crunchy Nut Cronut (pictured above) made with crunchy nut cereal and buttermilk icing. Delicious and well worth the guilt since I'm trying out clearer living lately. 

Overall, if you're looking for somewhere to eat in Croydon, MEATLiquor in BOXPARK probably isn't the best option available but it's not necessarily a bad one either. Unfortunately, I have just visited other MEATLiquor chains that I have enjoyed far more at the same cost. A visit to MEATLiquor with a side and drink is likely to set you back around £20 each plus tip. I will say, however, that the service in every branch I've visited has been very friendly even if you do tend to wait a little while for food due to popularity. 

Well, that's it for another foodie review. Have you been to MEATLiquor lately? Tell me about your experience. As usual, I love reading your comments so please do leave me lots of lovely comments down below. 

Until next time fellow foodies,