Bacchus - Southend-on-Sea

We hired the private dining room for a family birthday party. Excellent service, food and care. Any minor issues were dealt with swiftly and professionally. A gorgeous room, attentive staff and our bespoke requirements catered for. Very warm and kind staff who truly looked after us. If you are after a private but atmosphere filled dinner then I would highly recommend.

We haven’t been to San Fairie Ann for many years, and only really returned on recommendation, but it hasn’t lost its character, nor charm we left really impressed. We came on a busy Saturday night with a group for a meal, the food was really good and enjoyed by all a good balance of flavour in my main dish. The singer they had playing for most of the evening was a nice added touch which a large crowd at the bar were certainly enjoying, although it was a bit too loud for us at times.

SERVICE WAS APPALLING BOOKED FOR 7.30PM, VERY PRETTY VENUE BUT WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE EATEN BEFORE 9 0'CLOCK. FOOD TEPID TO COLD. VERY NOISY COULD NOT HEAR ABOVE OTHER DINERS AND THE MUSIC. CONVERSATION IMPOSSIBLE. NO RECEIPTS FOR BILLS WHEN PAYING THE WAITER JUST POINTED TO PUT YOUR EMAIL ON TO THE MACHINE. HAD PUT A DEPOSIT ON THE MEAL BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS INCLUDED IN THE BILL, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ACKNOWLEGED ON THE BILL. HAD TO ASK THEM TO TAKE THE SERVICE CHARGE OFF. FOOD WAS SO LONG COMING THAT FRIENDS HAD TO RUSH TO GET THEIR LAST TRAIN WITH ONLY 5 MINS TO SPARE. THE FOOD MADE HUSBAND ILL THE NEXT DAY. TO SUM UP AS VERY DISAPPOINTING EVENING OUT. i WILL NOT BE GOING THERE AGAIN.

Absolutely wonderful. We were let down by a new restaurant that we had booked for 40th birthday outing. Last minute we contacted San Fairie Ann to see if they could accommodate us. They were fantastic, from the freshly made afternoon tea to the attentive and friendly service. The food was delicious and the staff and atmosphere exactly want you want for a special occasion. The roasts they were serving also looked fantastic so we will definitely return!

Once you've visited San Fairie Ann, particularly if you're local, you'll likely find yourself going back again and again! Stunning decor, classy but with a very relaxed atmosphere, which isn't always an easy combination to pull off. The food is always fantastic, fresh, and cooked and presented perfectly. Harry, Natasha and the entire team are so welcoming, helpful and great at what they do! Most recently came to celebrate my birthday and not a single member of my party had anything but positive things to say, we are already planning our next visit : The best restaurant in Southend Central in my humble opinion!