Bordo Lounge

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  ANGELA NEWMAN

  ·3 months ago

  “Lovely food, attentive staff, nice atmosphere, although we had early dinner so restaurant empty. My only complaint is being charged 2.99 for two tiny pieces of flatbread. Staff said yes you get half a flatbread. It just said flatbread on the menu. So restaurant taking the hickey, puts me off going again”

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  Alec Cook

  ·3 months ago

  “Great atmosphere in this place. We stopped by for a coffee and a quick bite. I can't speak for most of the rest of the food but the botty I had was pretty dry.”

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  Mark Rushton

  ·3 months ago

  “Right in the centre of Carlisle, Bordo Lounge is a nice friendly relaxing Cafe/Bar. It has a good selection of food and drinks on the menu and it is reasonably priced. Nice for a couple of drinks and a bite to eat while out shopping or to start off a night out. It's a good location for tourists visiting The Cathedral, Tullie House Museum and the Castle. It welcomes our four legged friends too.”

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  Pauline Duncan

  ·5 months ago

  “We visited Bordo Lounge four times during our stay in Carlisle and ended up returning again and again because it was so welcoming — especially as a dog-friendly venue. Our party varied from 2 to 6 people across the visits, and every single meal was thoroughly enjoyed. In fact, we failed to get photos of most dishes because they disappeared so quickly! My absolute favourite was the chicken shawarma flatbread — absolutely fabulous. Other dishes enjoyed across the table included the lamb kofta flatbread, grilled halloumi flatbread, Birria tacos, Diablo smashed burger, grilled cheese toastie, Korean king prawns, and the chicken shawarma mezze bowl. Each time everything arrived well presented, hot, and full of flavour. The smoothies deserve a special mention too — both the pink and yellow smoothies were delicious. One member of staff stood out above all others: a more mature lady with the most wonderful personality. She stayed calm and organised even when it was extremely busy, yet still found time for a friendly chat when things quietened down. An absolute star and a real credit to the team. The QR code ordering system also worked really well — easy to use and very convenient. Highly recommended, especially for anyone looking for a relaxed, dog-friendly place with consistently great food and lovely service. (Photos taken on 1st visit - mid pm on a Tues - on visit at 1pm on Sat - venue was heaving)”

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  John Robbie Clark

  ·5 months ago

  “I always enjoy this chain - have been to a few in various places. The interiors are always interesting and the food is always good. We had tapas - duck pancakes, prawns and chicken skewers plus the fried chicken bites with fries and slaw. Was all very good. The bubble tea and pink lemonade also great. Milkshake is very thin and milky if you like that, otherwise okay!”

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  Sam

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely restaurant with extremely wait staff! Been twice and the food is always absolutely amazing, would always recommend the beef brisket. Had some issues with food coming out slow/cold, but the staff was so nice to us to help fix the issue, it was lunch rush so it's not exactly shocking.”

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  Ольга Молоткова

  ·5 months ago

  “Been here a few times for coffee and cake with a friend, so I can’t really judge the food menu properly. The interior is lovely and cosy, but unfortunately the place often feels quite dirty. Tables are usually left uncleared until someone asks staff to clean them. Last time we ordered online — two coffees and two slices of cake — and waited around 30 minutes before I finally asked a member of staff about it. I understand it was a busy Saturday, but it was still impressive considering nothing we ordered actually required cooking. Nice atmosphere, but the service and cleanliness could definitely be improved.”

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  Darcy

  ·6 months ago

  “Absolutely delicious food and the decor is so different and unique, the staff were love and I love that it's dog friendly. They are careful of people will allergies and make sure they check before seating you. I enjoy a lovely biscoff profiterole with banana and my daughter enjoyed a chocolate brownie. We will definitely be returning 🫶🏻”

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  Vanduö

  ·7 months ago

  “Me and my boyfriend came here to have dinner and ended up getting a premium hot chocolate and a matcha latte. Unfortunately, the matcha latte was not drinkable. It tasted off and we couldn't drink any more of it. Either there needs to be a change of matcha powder or the way it was made. The hot chocolate had still bits of powder and even if it was drinkable it could have been better. We ended up not being able to get food here but we got shots instead which were very good. The pancake shot and the baby guiness tasted great and would recommend.”

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  David H

  ·1 year ago

  “Went here for lunch. Despite some bad reviews, the main issue is common. The place is very popular and as with everywhere struggling to find staff. The interior design is absolutely stunning and is well worth the visit alone. I ordered the beef brisket taco which was really tasty and had a side order of sweet potatoe fries.”

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