RestaurantsDorsetSouthbourneBH6

survey result

Summary

£135
£££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Jan and Stacey are still amazing as their empire expands!” – the Bretschneiders’ small venue is celebrating its 10th year of operation, continuing to deliver a ‘Discovery’ tasting menu for £130 per person, with a less expensive option available earlier in the week. Feedback was more limited this year, but for those who comment it remains a highly rated all-round favourite.

Summary

£127
£££££
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Still blown away with Jan & Stacey’s ability to deliver top-quality food and service” is a typical report on the Bretschneiders’ very focused small restaurant, now in its ninth year. Berlin-born Jan’s “very personal” tasting menu (eight courses for £95 per person, or twelve courses for £150 per person), which is also available in a “wonderful veggie version”, comes “with notes about his childhood that led to the thought process behind the dish”. The couple have also opened the more casual (but still ambitious) Cork & Lobster next door.

Summary

£93
 ££££
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Jan and Stacey are legends” according to fans of the Bretschneider’s small, “friendly” and “relaxed” tasting menu restaurant. “The amazing food is even more impressive when you realise it is created and delivered by only 3 staff. If this was in London it would be hugely acclaimed!”. The 9-course evening menu is £105 per head.

Summary

£86
 ££££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Not enough feedback this year for a formal rating of Jan and Stacey Bretschneider’s acclaimed, small (26-cover) Southbourne venture, which serves by night a no-choice, seven- or nine-course tasting menu. We’ve maintained its listing, however, as our assessment is that it remains one of the more interesting restaurants in the locale.

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141 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, BH6 3EN

Restaurant details

12, 14
No dress code
14

Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 110.00 Always available 10
Menu2 79.00 Lunch only 8
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £20.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
141 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, BH6 3EN
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
TuesdayCLOSED
Wednesday7 pm‑12 am
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑12 am
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑12 am
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm, 7 pm‑12 am

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