Claire TheSunshine

Review of Sage at Parkhill

We went there on December 20, 2012. Despite a hicc...

We went there on December 20, 2012. Despite a hiccup with 'losing' the booking, the staff allowed our party for 27 to stay (first tick there :)).
The place was busy and soo very, Very. LOUD.
I actually ran into the small children's play area to cope with the noise. Carpet would been great for this place (Only half is covered).
After reading the dismal reviews before my own experience, I didn't expect a lot- even our party's hostess was a bit afraid! But my meal - Chicken, pumpkin and pinenut risotto was Fantastic. Everyone tried mine- after I couldn't fit another mouthful in- and declared they would try it the next time.
The people in our party that ordered steak well done were a bit disappointed with the medium to med-rare offerings but ate it anyway. All meals were large, including the Senior's 3 course deal.
Floor staff were a bit frazzled (well, they weren't expecting us lot:)) but generally well natured. The hippy-ish waitress was the nicest!
Price was on average. Going dutch, I paid 170.60 for 3 adult meals, three children's meals, two desserts, 4 pop top drinks, 2 coffees, a jug of lem, lime n bitters and a single of that bitters mix, too.
Recommend for families and people not worried by children.