The Alchemy

After a superb meal in the restaurant last weekend, we decided to treat the family to Easter Sunday carvery. We couldn't find much information about what to expect at the carvery, so will give as much detail as possible here The carvery isn't served in the restaurant. It's in a large function room which felt a bit like a mass-produced Christmas dinner hall on arrival. We booked for the latest booking at 3:45pm before the carvery finished at 4pm so we were slightly worried about the quality/quantity of food remaining. On the plus side, at 3:45pm the dining area was less than half full and no queus for food The starter consisted of hot vegetable soup and plenty of fresh bread. There were 2 hot dishes of spicy chicken wings and bbq ribs, both delicious. The cold selection included a bowl of prawns, chicken caesar salad, and 3 other salad dishes - noodle, cous cous etc The main consisted of plentiful portions of roast beef, turkey, ham and stuffed pork accompanied by roast and mash potato, carrot, parsnip and turnip cubes, creamed cabbage and leek, stuffing, cocktail sausages. Although we were the last table to be served, everything was hot. We would have preferred the food to be served on warm plates, and Yorkshire puddings would have made it perfect Desserts included small portions of apple cake, carrot cake, chocolate torte, Eton mess, and profiteroles and a bowl of fresh cream. Unfortunately I didn't notice any diabetic alternatives Tea/coffee served from flasks were fine to end the meal On the whole, a very good meal for £25 each and good table service from the waiting staff, we will definitely return

This is a lovely friendly restaurant. The atmosphere is friendly, peaceful and relaxing. The staff are 1st class, they are super friendly and efficient. They are really helpful and respectful of their customers. The food is glorious. It is prepared to perfection and extremely well displayed. I love this place, it is now my favourite eating out place.

Great service, very comfortable, friendly and stylish. Steak was more medium than medium-rare but still delicious, would ask for rare next time. Sticky toffee pudding burnt on bottom but very quickly replaced. Portion sizes just right. Meal was delicious. Would definitely go back and would highly recommend.

2nd time here and enjoyed our meal very much. Had the beef burger and the chicken burger and both were done really well The staff was as great as usual, made sure that we had water for our Little Dog, brought him out a few dog biscuits and were attentive, helpful and everything that you would want wait staff to be ... We would go back again - we felt that it was good value, well presented and accompanied by great staff Our Little Dog enjoying the view from the booth where he got to watch the world going by ...

Food was very tasty and I love how they accommodate you with a blanket since we all know how cold northern ireland can be, will be back to enjoy the friendly atmosphere, the staff are a credit to this place, well done for being so attentive and professional all topped of with a smile under those masks

When you're in the area or not, make a plan and drive down/up but just go. Book a table first. This is really a nice, no amazing Bistro. Friendly and prompt staff. Really good menu. I had the steak for dinner and it was melt in the mouth. Could eat one more poached pear, but then I would have to roll out. Yes it is that good. Go and experience it yourself. #5stars