Slug & Lettuce - Staines

Carlie and Thalia were the best hosts! So friendly, helpful and such fun! They are a credit to Slug and Lettuce, Staines 😊

This bar is situated in a beautiful location overlooking the Thames. You can watch as the boats go by and have a really relaxing time doing so in their outside area. We’ve visited a few times now and the staff are really friendly and kind for which we always appreciate! The food and drinks aren’t cheap but are pretty enjoyable and the bottomless brunches are always fun! However, the smell in this bar is nothing short of foul. At one point I genuinely thought I was going to be sick because of it (and I’ll be honest, even the thought of it now makes me feel ill). I wish I could say it was only on the one occasion but it seems to be every time we visit so there’s an ongoing issue here. I can only describe it as sewers that have been left to just rot. There is no way I could eat in that area as I would be sure to throw up. Multiple people complained about it. I actually sat outside in the rain to get away from the smell. We also sadly visited once and their card machine was down meaning we had to walk back to the high street to keep getting cash out which was annoying to say the least. If they fixed these two issues, you’re looking at a decent bar in a lovely location.

IF YOU ARE HERE BECAUSE YOU'RE CONSIDERING ORDERING FROM BURRITO BANDITS, DON'T DO IT! Writing this here as there is no other way to get a hold of or review Burrito Bandits. After literally having to track you down through the Food Standards Agency, I finally found out who was responsible for the WORST FOOD I have ever had. THE worst Mexican food. No, worst food we have EVER ordered. £60 down the drain, two wrong drinks—we wanted Fanta. A whole meal missing, so one of us is still hungry. However, the unfortunate souls of us who did receive their COLD food had to eat burritos filled with 95% plain unseasoned rice. There was no meat to be found in them—I had one tiny shred of chicken in the entire thing, I couldn't believe it. The loaded nachos were dry and stale with pretty much two refried beans. Oil-drenched stale caramel-filled "churros" which I am certain taste just like Aldi's own brand. I can't even make this up. The best part about this terrible meal was the fries (unseasoned, by the way). This was meant to be a really rare treat for the family, and it was SO SO BAD. Literally, my dog wouldn't eat it. We all know the saying "anything is better than nothing"? Well, looking back at this terrible food, we all agree we would rather have had nothing. You guys ruined my day. (Am I dramatic? Maybe. But nothing is worse than spending your hard-earned money on bad takeaway.) Also, YES, I did absolutely get a partial refund of over £30 because even Just Eat couldn't make up an excuse for your food.