Sketch (Lecture Room and Library)

I chose this restaurant to celebrate my friend’s birthday after hearing so many great things. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, and the beautiful décor instantly created a sense of occasion. My friend was excited to take photos to remember the evening. While we were taking quick photos in the Glade area before returning to our table, the bar manager asked us to move because staff needed the working space. We understood the request, but as the area wasn’t busy and we only needed a moment, his tone felt unnecessarily abrupt and dampened the mood. I spoke with the manager about it, and he handled the situation with professionalism. The bar manager later apologised, which we appreciated. We were seated in The Gallery (the restaurant’s Pink Room), where we had our meal and enjoyed the live music. While the performance created a lovely atmosphere, the room itself felt overwhelming — the intense pink décor dominated the space, and the artwork on display during our visit seemed a bit disjointed. The food itself was a mix of highs and lows: my pumpkin velouté starter was inventive but lacked depth of flavour, while my lamb and polenta main course was rich, flavourful, and beautifully executed. After our meal, management kindly invited us back to the Glade bar as a gesture of goodwill. Although I didn’t stay long, I was struck by the unique interior details throughout the venue, including restrooms that looked almost like a futuristic spaceship. Overall, this restaurant offers a beautiful setting, live music, and some standout dishes, but parts of the experience didn’t meet my expectations and left me feeling slightly disappointed.