Black Iron

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  Charlotte Sanders

  ·1 month ago

  “We absolutely loved the whole experience! It was a spectacular evening!! We will be going back!! Great atmosphere, great knowledge on the different cuts and how the beef is reared. Outstanding service also. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.”

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  Julie Farmer

  ·1 month ago

  “Our first visit to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. The staff team in the hotel reception & restaurant were extremely warm & welcoming. Everything was explained, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and the service very good. Leo was our main server, he was professional, efficient, with the right degree of friendliness. I didn't get the name of the staff member that showed us to our table and get our drinks, but he was also extremely good. My only gripe is: We parked at the front of the hotel as both my husband & I have disabled badges. This was checked, not discreetly, and after I struggled to get out of the car I was then asked reposition the car by around one foot. He could have asked before I alighted the car. When we left I noticed another car parked in a disabled spot with no badge. The difference was that it was a Bently, we've got an old Volvo. The prices inside are the same for everyone I believe. Apart from that, an extremely enjoyable meal. We will definitely be back. Thank you.”

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  Word of God Prayers

  ·2 months ago

  “I went by myself as it was my last day in Leicester and I was not going to miss the afternoon tea experience here. The only thing I wish was different was I feel I should have been given a carafe since it was bottomless coffee but that’s ok. The presentation and everything was delightful”

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  Mark Gardner

  ·2 months ago

  “My wife and I visited the restaurant for our wedding anniversary. I mentioned this when booking and it was lovely that our server was aware of it, congratulating us and offering a free drink. He also later gave us a’gift’ of a plate celebrating our anniversary. These are the kind of things that make an evening out more memorable. Our server was excellent throughout. The food was absolutely gorgeous and the setting / decor also played their part in a great evening. It may have been our first visit but I am sure, not our last!”

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  Natalie Wilkinson

  ·3 months ago

  “Absolute hidden gem! Was recommended to us by family and didn’t disappoint. It’s an odd location but you would never know where you are once you’re there. There was both a wedding and a function on whilst we were there and other than seeing a wedding set up (which looked stunning) outside there was no affect on our visit at all! The food was absolutely beautiful and the couple on the table next to us had the porterhouse special which was amazing! So we will be returning to have a go at that . Our server Jake was great, accommodating and helpful and you could see all the staff working very hard but not faltering at all in the service provided. Can’t wait to come back!”

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  Alexandra Patel

  ·3 months ago

  “We went at the height of the heatwave, there was a prom and a wedding being held at Winstanley House at the same time, but despite this it was a lovely atmosphere, superb food and polite and helpful staff. We could hardly tell there was a heatwave, and other events on at the venue - which suggests great organisation. The restaurant was well-lit, quiet, cool, charmingly decorated to give a lovely atmosphere where we felt at ease and able to chat easily. The menu had a great selection, food was cooked and presented beautifully and we really enjoyed it. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We’ve recently been disappointed by other fine-dining restaurants in Leicester, so we’re delighted to have such a good time to celebrate my parents 80th Birthdays - thanks for making it a special and enjoyable evening!”

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  Michelle Griffiths

  ·4 months ago

  “My Son brought me afternoon tea as a birthday present. This is the very first time that we have been here and it was fantastic. They made you feel very welcome. Atmosphere was amazing and the service was second and on will definitely come here again and will recommend it to any friend hundred percent returning thank you very much for an amazing experience.”

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  Rachel Challis

  ·6 months ago

  “Loved our visit here. Steaks were perfectly cooked to our liking. Sides, starters and desserts were delicious. Brilliant service. Perfect for a special occasion.”

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  Tina Cherry

  ·6 months ago

  “We attended for an Afternoon Tea using a voucher which we had received as a gift. Booking was easy and straight forward. Pre-selection was easy to do online. We arrived a little early and welcomed in at the door. We were given the option of being seated straight the way or visit the bar. My husband attended Winstanley House when it was a Junior School in the late 60's (Braunstone Hall) and was interested to see how Winstanley House had managed to repurpose the rooms. After a brief look around we asked to be shown to our table. The dining room wasn't overly busy so there wasn't much of a distraction from other diners. The Maitre'd attended to explain the menu to us, took our drink order and left us to appraise the menu. On her return she took our order and left us to soak in the ambiance. The food didn't take long to arrive. It was all freshly prepared and well presented. Staff were attentive throughout (but not overly)and nothing was too much trouble. We didn't feel pressured to finish our tea within a certain time and enjoyed every morsel. After we'd finished my husband too great pleasure imparting some historical facts about the building to the reception staff who were very impressed by his knowledge.”

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  Grant Stanley

  ·7 months ago

  “We are looking for venues for a celebration and we stumbled across the Winstanley Hotel. Now I have lived in Leicester most of my adult life and I didn’t even know know this place existed! Black Iron restaurant is an award-winning steak restaurant that I didn’t KNOW about!!!! It is within the hotel complex, but run as a separate entity. The atmosphere and decor is beautiful but the dining room was a bit chilly. The service was excellent throughout and we were well attended to, despite their being a number of diners and hotel residents eating. We skipped starters and went straight for the mains. I chose the 10oz sirloin steak with a chimichuri sauce and my beautiful better half, opted for the herb-crusted hake. Both meals were presented beautifully and the taste was excellent. For anyone that reads my reviews, you will know that I am a stickler for a good steak, and I wasn’t disappointed! The only negative thing to say about each meal was that the Hake came with a little too much white sauce. The fish and purple mash was really well cooked and seasoned, but the excess of white sauce made it difficult to see and find the clams and becomes a little sickly after a while. We ordered the skin-on fries and maple covered root vegetables as sides, and both were delicious. For three coffees, one mocktail, 2 packets of crisps from the bar (because they were soooo tasty, and the two meals, I spent less than £90 (including the gratuity). For food cooked this well, I think this is great value and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that enjoys quality food!”

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