Over at Hampton Court for the Flower Show, we go with our friend D to Blubeckers for a meal beforehand. Blubeckers is now part of a small chain called Home Counties Pub Restaurants, though this one is not pub-like at all, more bistro style: lots of moody black and white photos on the wall. Quite a relaxed vibe, and perfectly situated for the Palace, as it is right across the road from the gates.
We arrived about 3.30pm, as D had a voucher for 20% off it we arrived before 4pm. It was reasonably busy for that time of day, with several other people going to the show. It’s a big place though, with an attractive upstairs reached by a spiral staircase.
D had the deep fried calamari to start – very nicely cooked in a dry batter, and supported by a chilli and garlic dip. B had the crab cakes which were also good, with lots of crab. My tempura king prawns were less successful, the batter being rather soggy and the prawns not very flavourful; the mango salsa it came with was good though.
For mains, D had the Moroccan chicken which was a good sized portion with lots of sauce. B had the salmon teriyaki, which was not such a good size, though it did have a good sauce. My seabass fillets with prawns and ginger were good, though they could have done with more ginger.
With 2 bottles of a NZ Sauvignon Blanc (£18.95 each), this came to £100, less the £20 discount. Certainly good value at that price, and pretty good anyway. Probably not worth going out of your way for, but if you’re around there it’s a good choice.
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