The Details: Slowboat is a record shop and music venue in Chester, selling vinyl and hosting live music in a way that reflects genuine enthusiasm for the music rather than a commercial formula. It is the kind of independent business that gives a city centre character, and it draws a crowd that takes music seriously. Worth a visit even if you are not buying.
“Slowboat offers excellent value for money and very friendly and efficient service from both the management and staff. The restaurant is conveniently located in the centre of Chester close to the bus station, train station and shops. We visited without a reservation but that wasn’…”
“Vile food for somewhere with glowing reviews. £50+ to feel nauseous. Freezing cold when delivered. Dry meat (duck is pictured below, our 1/4 duck made 3 pancakes and we couldn’t physically shred the rest), watery tasteless sauces. Fried rice is plain boiled rice with about 2 piec…”
“Good was good but the delivery was 40mins after stated so 1hr 20mins in total. I called after 1hr they’d spoken with the driver but weren’t apologetic in anyway and quick to hang up. The driver apologised but again no reason. Obviously needed to heat the food up which doesn’t giv…”
“Went for the £20 All You Can Eat. And we did, which was Prawn Toast, Salt n Pepper ribs, OK sauce ribs, hot n sour soup x 2, chicken n sweetcorn soup, half a crispy duck, spring rolls, chicken in black bean sauce, chicken n mushroom in black bean sauce, chicken teriyaki and to fi…”
“The food was excellent and the service great until I asked for the bill. If I had not checked it I would not have found the £60 the waiter had added. All apologies but I have seen this kind of scam before, shocking, will not be returning.”