I had bought a ticket to see a film at 11:15, decided to have a little something to eat while I waited. The restaurant looked nice so I approached the host, asked about vegetarian options and wine. Choices seemed fine in both areas so I ask to be sat and I ordered. As soon as my food and wine hit the table, the manager and another service came to my table to tell me that the bar was about to close and ask if I wanted to order another glass of wine, I expressed a little annoyance over the fact that nobody had told me that the restaurant was about to close (as I would have justr gone to any number of the other places nearby that are open a bit later), but the manager assured me that I'd be fine sitting there until 11pm enjoying my meal. Initially, I declined, but it was 10:15 at this point so I reconsidered and went ahead and got the second glass of wine. Why not? I'd definitely be done by 11.Immediately after they brought the second glass a waiter came to the table and said that the restaurant had closed and that I had to leave. I told him that the manager had just told me that it was fine to sit until 11pm. He said no, that the restaurant was closed and that I'd have to drink my wine go. He was exactly that blunt. He came back to the table two more times after that bullying me into leaving until finally I just left having not finished my second glass.On top of poorly trained, rude waitstaff, the food was not inspired, they also only have two choices on their by the glass list. All considered therefore, this place is not worth your time, especially when there are so many other, better options nearby. it was unnecessary stress on an otherwise great evening. If they'd simply told me that they were closing in the first place I would have happily gone elsewhere. I really wish I had gone elsewhere, as Ben's policy seems to be to take your money and then make your meal so unpleasant that you want to leave!
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