Dancing Jug (Southbourne)

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  federico mancini

  ·3 months ago

  “We arrived at around 8pm and were seated for the bottomless brunch. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing from start to finish. Firstly, the music was far too loud for a restaurant type setting. It was impossible to have a conversation or even hear the staff properly throughout the evening. The biggest issue, however, was the service. The wait times between cocktails were unacceptable. On multiple occasions, both of us had finished our drinks and then waited around 20 minutes just to be asked if we wanted another one. Even after ordering, it often took close to 10 minutes for two cocktails to arrive. I’ve been to many bottomless brunches before and have never experienced service this slow. It genuinely felt as though the delays were designed to limit the number of drinks customers could have during the allotted time. The only way we managed to get served was by actively searching for our waitress ourselves; otherwise, I’m convinced we would have received very few drinks. Overall, this was a shocking experience and certainly not worth the money we paid. The combination of excessively loud music and incredibly slow drink service completely ruined what should have been an enjoyable evening. I would not recommend the bottomless brunch based on this experience.”

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  Jacob Reynolds

  ·4 months ago

  “Kodi was brilliant! Looked after us allllll afternoon! Maybe a bit too much 🥴in a great way!!”

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  dave g

  ·4 months ago

  “Tired this place for something to eat. I had steak i could only eat half of it was so full of gristle ... Chips were good and salad was lovely, asked for a latte no joy. Only a few people in customer service was poor .atmosphere there wasn't any... definitely won't be using this place again”

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  Dane Bedford

  ·4 months ago

  “Amazing experience! Bottomless brunch experience Constant top ups of alcohol via an amazing server I think her name is Maisey never let us run dry!! Food amazing and atmosphere awsome 😍”

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  chaz

  ·5 months ago

  “Tess was wholeheartedly the greatest server and bartender i’ve ever had. From her attention to detail in my drinks to the inventiveness showed on recommending cocktails, i couldn't recommend going there enough solely because of her. Shes truly an amazing human being and i cant recommend the dancing jug southbourne enough.”

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  grace Segar

  ·6 months ago

  “Food was lovely pizza came out very fast, verity was on it with drinks and Josh and Alex made amazing cocktails!! Really enjoyed it here, verity was sooo lovely helped us with everything was on it with recommendations ect would defo recommend xxx”

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  Shan & Rem

  ·8 months ago

  “We went as a last minute booking on a Sunday at 6:30pm. We did the 90 min brunch menu which was an amazing price of £26. The place was very quiet meaning the service was amazing! The drinks did not stop flowing. The waiter Connor (I think) was very friendly and made the experience there fantastic. Food was lovely and drinks were good. Would recommend going on a Sunday!”

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  Bobbie Downer

  ·9 months ago

  “Such a shame to have to be updating this review but since my last visit here the whole vibe has changed....there is new management and it's just not the same at all. The new manager was sat in there with partner at the beginning and it felt like he was looking down at us....the whole and only four customers he had in there. I hope this and certain egos dont kill the brand of the dancing jug. I fully support new management as long as they don't make locals feel....well not welcome. Previous review: My partner and I have been here two or three times since it has opened its doors before Christmas. I really think they have really brought something fun and exciting to Southbourne for anyone 18+ Walking in through the doors you are met with the vibrant decor and amazingly friendly staff. I had a table booked for the festive bottomless brunch and let me tell you it did not disappoint. 🥳🍹My partner had the lasagna and I had the pan fried salmon...both really quite nice considering it's approx. £30 for food and then bottomless drinks* (*see menu) The establishment itself is so vibrant, clean, colourful and full of character.....along with the staff as well to be honest, I managed to catch some names, Alisha, Nicole and Taylor were really really helpful and friendly and just made our night that extra bit special. ❤️”

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  Corinne Cameron

  ·9 months ago

  “Lovely feel to the place, staff we kind and attentive but a little slow on service from other dancing jugs on the area. We had a lovely evening, thank you.”

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  Lynsey roberts

  ·9 months ago

  “Good cocktails and service but not enough staff , we waited 2h for food but was given loads if cocktails, maisey p and nicole made the experience and verity the manager did the most, cant wait for another brunch.”