I have heard amazing things about the exciting b-bar in Plymouth's barbarian. this theatre come Thai restaurant has received rave reviews and hosts an excellent line up of comedy nights, acoustic nights and even the odd cabaret session.
Many of my friends have been here before and have all had lovely things to say: Unfortunately I could not say the same on my visit. Even though the atmosphere was lovely with local art work on display, jazz music playing in the background, we had to seat our self as the waitress completely ignored us. as we were the only customers in the restaurant you would have thought they would have made a bit of an effort.
When the waitress did approach our table, she was wearing flip flops. As a chef I know this to be a breach of basic health and hygiene. After we ordered we were asked to pay immediately. I felt this to be judgemental and a little rude.
The food was well presented and cooked beautifully. The Gaen Keow Wan (Thai green curry), priced at 6.95 was delicious, and reasonably priced for the portion size. The pad mee saw (King prawn noodles) at £6.45 was again a very large portion for the price, was was cooked very well.
Around 10 minutes later the chef came out of the kitchen wearing no shoes at all! This completely put me off my food. I don't think I will be returning to the B-Bar for food. I think for performances and drinks this place is excellently placed and situated, even though the standard of food hygiene needs some work.