The Bankhouse Diner (and quirky crafts) formerly B H Grill, Bean Encounter & B H Wine Bar.

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Just sat in for an hour of writing, literally the only paying customer for the entire hour.

I'll miss the bean, but I can definitely see why they need to change.
 
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Gareth

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Rammed at the back of lunch today, which was close to 2. Just one table inside free, but tables outside were taken
 
Wormella

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Has anyone been for food since it rejigged everything? specifically anyone who's been for brunch?
 
Mikinton

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Was it just me, or did anyone else think of beans other than coffee beans when they heard "Bean Encounter"?
 
1JKz

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c0tt0nt0p said:
very true however we were customers when it was a café/breakfast venue and now its shifted its focus that doesn't fit in as much with what we do.
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I'm popping along to see if they've got rid of the massive coffee machine, in the middle of the one room.
 
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c0tt0nt0p said:
very true however we were customers when it was a café/breakfast venue and now its shifted its focus that doesn't fit in as much with what we do.
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Similar. I'd often head into town, do a bit of shopping and break it up with an hour or two in the Bean writing some letters or catching up on my reading, whilst enjoying their amazing Veggieburger.

Now they are only open on weekends, with a focus towards evenings (and frankly, I try to avoid town on a weekend evening)
 
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Frontal said:
Truthfully, I want to try it but the menu and opening hours really aren't to my taste
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c0tt0nt0p said:
very true however we were customers when it was a café/breakfast venue and now its shifted its focus that doesn't fit in as much with what we do.
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c0tt0nt0p said:
My thoughts exactly.....
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It appears that the owner wants to do his own thing.

He's obviously not in the least concerned about making a profit but is more interested in creating food that he personally likes, for a niche market, at a time that suits him.. not the customer. (His prerogative of course).

Personally though, I feel like he's missing a trick here...Someone with a good business brain, having that building, in that location could be making a good living and a very successful business.
He could be doing a roaring trade with pre theatre dinners, after theatre snacks etc.
Selling food that people actually want to eat, instead of the totally uninspiring menu that is currently on offer.

By catering to the majority, at a time that suits the majority is why some places succeed and others don't.
 
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