The Refinery

I was searching for places to eat in the local area and this place popped up. I don’t normally leave reviews but I feel compelled as the food was absolutely exquisite, Sofia, an an exquisite waitress and total customer care, suggested as a starter the fish tortilla and as main, it was my first time to try a sea food carbonara,i do actually meet the chef Felice after lunch, while was not busy, for congratulating whit him. Then for end on an high note I choose a bonbon chocolate, may be the best dessert I’ve ever had in the area .At the end my suggest, is to come to visit the place, for un understand how great is

The Refinery Bankside offers a very welcoming environment with great cocktails and many dishes. My friend recommended it and we went there for lunch. This place made me feel incredibly comfortable right away and at no point were the servers or waiters rushing me to order. I was blown away by the presentation of the food and it was incredibly delicious! From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with warm smiles from the staff, which were very attentive and accommodating the whole time, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal to the fullest. I can't wait to come back and to try more!

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant/bar and Chris' contribution was truly outstanding. He was extremely professional and friendly, taking the time to give us the best recommendations. He confidently suggested Chicken Mushroom Pie and the taste was absolutely divine. This dish was a real surprise full of delicious flavors. He also recommended White Rioja to accompany the meal and his choice was perfect. This wine perfectly complemented the taste of our dishes. We will definitely be back and enthusiastically recommend this place with such wonderful staff like Chris on board

It's one of those places that one might think 'Oh, it looks interesting, I want to pop in next time I be passing'. The decor is well-thought through, and the caffe/bar has a retro but cosy feel to it. In summer, they have deck chairs out and plenty of outside sitting space, which is very inviting. Inside beautiful flowers arrengmemts dotted throughout the venue and faux sheepskin covers and blankets thrown over the chairs which gives it homely feel. And as always, the toilets are noce and clean woth boheminan mirrors and a coctsil recoiye on it. A lot of noce toiches that givrs this pla e thst special feel. However toilets are based on first floor so it would be difficult for someone with physical disablities to get to. Otherwise everywhere else has easy access. It a massive place that can easily host over 100 people. The service was a bit disappointing as you must order and pay at bar and one would think that they would tend to table. We had some pre-dinner nibbles and cocktails and I must say: food is average, but cocktails are great. Menu has a section of cocktails that would interest any avid cocktail drinker. I will be coming back :)

The restaurant was across from our hotel and after being ignored for 20 min at the hotel restaurant, we walked over to the Refinery. Wonderful service from the hostess to the manager to the server! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and above all else the food was delicious! We had fish and chips, beef rump and a burger. It was very reasonably priced as well. We were sorry we didn’t discover it sooner!

Ambience lovely and quality of food good. However disappointed with very small Avocado toast which my friend got. One small slice of sourdough with smashed avocado - just under £10 when a more fair price would be in region of £6/£7. Current portion size does not do the toast aesthetic justice due to getting lost on a big dinner plate.

From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with warm smiles from the staff. We were promptly seated at a comfortable table and offered menus and drinks. The menu featured an array of delectable options, but we knew we couldn't leave without trying the Sunday roast. As we waited for our food, we took in the ambiance of the restaurant. The décor was stylish and welcoming, with comfortable seating and tasteful accents. We sipped on our drinks and chatted, enjoying the laid-back atmosphere and the anticipation of the meal to come. When our food arrived, we were blown away by the presentation. The beef was cooked to perfection and accompanied by an array of flavourful vegetables and crispy roast potatoes. Throughout our time at the restaurant, the staff were attentive and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal to the fullest. Overall, our experience at The Refinery was nothing short of excellent. From the delicious food to the inviting atmosphere and attentive service, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

Our hotel was nearby, and we kept passing by this cute place, we loved the ambiance at night and their vibe and decor. We stopped by at night for desserts, and sat at the patio.. we informed the waiter inside but no one came out for like a long time.. then my husband went inside to order, things took time, but we enjoyed their patio so we didn’t mind. We had brownie with ice cream and their sticky toffee cake.. both were so good, we also got halloumi fries in case we got too sweet! We had a mint tea which was great..