Mud Dock Cafe

Location - Mud Dock Cafe 40 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB

Website - http://www.mud-dock.co.uk/cafe/

Date of Visit - 17/10/215

The Ploughmans itself



The Food

9 -Pickled Onion. The Pickled onion was a Gherkin.  This might not suit all tastes, but it was a great example of a Dill Pickle (the vagues hint of dill).  This was most ideal with the Ham
10 -Pickle.  The pickle was just WOW!  A proper, old fashioned chutney and a beetroot jam were just perfect for the cheeses.
9 -Cheese / Ham.  This again was outstanding!  Proper ham, cooked on site that was moist, tender and flavorsome. An amazing and generous selection of cheeses too (the standard is cheese of ham, the combination of the two is extra, and selected only for tasting purposes - though I would not know which to choose, and would probably have the combo anyway).  Unfortunately, a point off as there was no Cheddar (This was in the south west to!)
10 -Bread. The bread was just amazing too.  Fresh, slightly crusty.  On this occasion, a selection of White, wholemeal and sun dried tomato breads .  There were bread sticks too, but not quite sure what they added.
0 -Spread (better be butter, or a choice).  Nothing.  Opps........
5 -Presentation. Nicely presented.  The spread of the wooden board continues, with the danger of stuff rolling off.  Just about everything stayed on the board, so not an issue.
5 -Salad, etc.  The salad was fantastic too.  interesting selection of leaves, and a few extras like Olives (a bonus if you like olives).
5 -Originality.  It was nicely presented and a nice subtle twist on the usual offering.  

Food total: 53

Beverages

7 - Tea.  In a cup, not bad - however, in a pot with boiling water with leaves is needed for a 10.

Drinks Total: 7

The venue

9 -Service. Service was good, although a little unclear what to do.  It was table service for the food and it was prompt and friendly.
10 -Atmosphere.  Good atmosphere, with a mix of families eating, friends meeting and nibbling, and some meeting up for drinks and a laugh.
5 -Location. Top location looking out over the harbourside, and next to possibly one of the better car parks in Bristol, there being spaces and the charge being reasonable - the challenge being how to get to it (There are ways there to those in the know).
4 -Toilets. Very good.

Venue total: 28


Score: 88

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