i know "horses for courses", an' all that, but i'm surprised at how many people seem to dislike the place.. me & ms. db go now and again and really enjoy it every time! we'd often go there instead of pizza express, because it's a similar vibe but the wine is cheaper (and more choice than just pizza, obv's).. plus the service has always been excellent..
we go there every year for my mum's birthday as well, cos it's her favourite place to eat in town, and they'd always make us feel very welcome (despite the fact that we were a large group of people, not actually spending much money thanks to tesco vouchers)..
shame to see it go