Local Reviews
In June 2022, Suzec70 said about The Bass and Lobster
Went for dinner on last night of holiday, booked prior which I would suggest. Great atmosphere, all staff so friendly and welcoming lots of ideas from kitchen too. The food was fantastic, three lobster starter original tasty and perfectly presented as was the foie gras. The bass and lobster main was a delight for the taste buds. Definitely worth the visit loved it.
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In June 2022, TravellingBen said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Stayed here for 3 nights in Sark suite with family - hotel experience was great from pre-arrival through to departure. Staff were international, professional but very engaging - especially the experienced Concierge (who is clearly a local institution in himself) and his younger colleagues. So friendly, quick to whisk the car off to park, and chatting about advice on touring the island with hints and tips.
The style of the hotel is eclectic - if you want modern clean lines it's probably not right for you, but the overall experience is totally right and authentic for the property. The layout is quite random, our room was up and down and then up stairs, as you move form older to newer buildings etc. but was part of the fun.
Bar was top-class, great cocktails and choice of drinks - welcoming to our 13 year old daughter too as we played games pre-dinner. Brasserie was great - very bright and welcoming for breakast and dinner, with booths, larger tables and recently renovated vaulted fabric ceiling. Small high quality breakfast buffet with hot choices cooked to order and wide-ranging including kippers and kedgeree.
Room had two showers (no bath), separate space for camp-bed in lounge and very comfy super-king main bed. Two delightlful semi-enclosed balconies with electric windows that opened to views across the port and out to Sark. Well appointed, with a huge range of tea and fresh coffee in a cafetiere with sweet treats with turndown.
We will definitely be back - it was clear many guests are regulars, and you can see why!
The style of the hotel is eclectic - if you want modern clean lines it's probably not right for you, but the overall experience is totally right and authentic for the property. The layout is quite random, our room was up and down and then up stairs, as you move form older to newer buildings etc. but was part of the fun.
Bar was top-class, great cocktails and choice of drinks - welcoming to our 13 year old daughter too as we played games pre-dinner. Brasserie was great - very bright and welcoming for breakast and dinner, with booths, larger tables and recently renovated vaulted fabric ceiling. Small high quality breakfast buffet with hot choices cooked to order and wide-ranging including kippers and kedgeree.
Room had two showers (no bath), separate space for camp-bed in lounge and very comfy super-king main bed. Two delightlful semi-enclosed balconies with electric windows that opened to views across the port and out to Sark. Well appointed, with a huge range of tea and fresh coffee in a cafetiere with sweet treats with turndown.
We will definitely be back - it was clear many guests are regulars, and you can see why!
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In June 2022, 731conorb said about The Bass and Lobster
Just spend 3 days in Jersey on the weekend just gone was by far the best food, I had the oysters as a pre staters which were soo fresh and lovely, scollop starter with asparagus which was insane scollops were cooked to perfection and and turbot main cause with mussels and crushed jersey royal potatoes which was also lovely could not be faulted you could tell how fresh all the produce was and not to mention the service was grate, throughly enjoyed, well looked after, I will be back without a doubt when I am back in jersey thanks again. Conor
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In June 2022, Chris Midlen said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
The service at this hotel is excellent
Everyone calls you by your name. Nothing is too much trouble and small requests easily accommodated. The rooms were very comfortable with beautiful linen and pillows
My only small complaint was that to have a sea view you had to pay for an upgrade which I decided I did not need. The breakfast menu is extensive including fresh juices and a good selection of hot and cold dishes
Everyone calls you by your name. Nothing is too much trouble and small requests easily accommodated. The rooms were very comfortable with beautiful linen and pillows
My only small complaint was that to have a sea view you had to pay for an upgrade which I decided I did not need. The breakfast menu is extensive including fresh juices and a good selection of hot and cold dishes
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In June 2022, frankrT7096MV said about The Bass and Lobster
Fantastic meal with friends, set menu had a great choice both vegetarian and meat, super service with a smile.
I'm told the tartar sauce was the best in a long time.
My chicken curry had lots of additions, yoghurt sliced almonds and the bhaji had the lovely addition of chicken Leg, the Caesar salad with lightly pickled quail egg that raised the food to another level,
Sadly we are on the island only a short time otherwise we would have booked then and there to return.Yes we picked a challenging ice-cream alongside the lovely deserts.
I'm told the tartar sauce was the best in a long time.
My chicken curry had lots of additions, yoghurt sliced almonds and the bhaji had the lovely addition of chicken Leg, the Caesar salad with lightly pickled quail egg that raised the food to another level,
Sadly we are on the island only a short time otherwise we would have booked then and there to return.Yes we picked a challenging ice-cream alongside the lovely deserts.
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In June 2022, Mike K said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
The customer service and attention to detail at the OGH is truly second to none, and all of the staff go out of their way to provide a warm welcome. The amenities are also excellent, with a nice spa area, well stocked gym and heated outdoor pool. Situated in the centre of Saint Peter Port, the OGH is highly recommended!
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In June 2022, MuddyFox2 said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
Excellent food and exemplary service, Byron is a star, Old Government House has a lovely atmosphere and ambience.
Nothing more to add, but for some reason TripAdvisor wants a huge long essay so this is me wasting space
Nothing more to add, but for some reason TripAdvisor wants a huge long essay so this is me wasting space
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In June 2022, John Musson said about The Bass and Lobster
Easily the best value top quality meal on the island. Staff are lovely, food is incredible. Try to get in while they have the Crab Moussey Thing (real name) on the menu, it's to die for!
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In June 2022, Moll30 said about Duke of Richmond Hotel
What a delightful stay my husband and I had on our first visit to this beautiful island. The hotel was just what we wanted - lovely spacious room, bathroom very new with non slip shower and floor which is important to me. The bar and restaurant were excellent - we had dinner the first evening and just a bar snack the second. Breakfast was simply beautiful - one of the best we have ever come across. Staff very friendly -nothing too much trouble. Just perfection. We would definitely not want to stay anywhere else. Thank you
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In June 2022, girlbritabroad said about The Bass and Lobster
I’ve been meaning to leave this review since returning from a family holiday in Jersey but the weeks have run away with me. I booked a table here after looking at reviews online and as a group we couldn’t have been happier that I did!
I rarely leave Tripadvisor reviews but this place is absolutely worth the effort to report on.
It is without doubt the best restaurant that we ate at on this holiday. So good that after our first meal we booked again and we were only staying for another 4 days at that point.
Not only was the service fabulous and food exquisite they went above and beyond to cater for the vegetarians in our party, producing a menu with even more vegetarian choices for our return visit. Kirsty (I really hope that is the right name) explained all the of options in detail to both the coeliac and vegetarians in our family group. She also spoke about where the produce is sourced and was interesting, helpful and friendly in an effortless way. It’s rare to find service like this but when you do it’s always at the very best of places.
For the meat and gluten eating in our group there were equally as delicious options. The combination of flavours and the thought in the dishes is up there with some of the nicest places we’ve eaten at over the years. The bill here won’t leave you wincing like some of the latter . It’s incredibly good value for the quality and service.
I’m still dreaming of the fried oysters and still disappointed in myself for only ordering three!
We will be back the same week next year and will phone to book in advance. I might pop over for a long weekend before then and I know where I’ll be eating if I do!
I rarely leave Tripadvisor reviews but this place is absolutely worth the effort to report on.
It is without doubt the best restaurant that we ate at on this holiday. So good that after our first meal we booked again and we were only staying for another 4 days at that point.
Not only was the service fabulous and food exquisite they went above and beyond to cater for the vegetarians in our party, producing a menu with even more vegetarian choices for our return visit. Kirsty (I really hope that is the right name) explained all the of options in detail to both the coeliac and vegetarians in our family group. She also spoke about where the produce is sourced and was interesting, helpful and friendly in an effortless way. It’s rare to find service like this but when you do it’s always at the very best of places.
For the meat and gluten eating in our group there were equally as delicious options. The combination of flavours and the thought in the dishes is up there with some of the nicest places we’ve eaten at over the years. The bill here won’t leave you wincing like some of the latter . It’s incredibly good value for the quality and service.
I’m still dreaming of the fried oysters and still disappointed in myself for only ordering three!
We will be back the same week next year and will phone to book in advance. I might pop over for a long weekend before then and I know where I’ll be eating if I do!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk