We dined at the Republic for Lunch in the Bar.

We were a table of 10 and all ordered at the same time. Approx. 1.30pm.

We then waited for over 1 hour for our meals (including: 4 kids meals)

At the 45 minute mark of waiting, we enquired about our food- the staff member stated our meals were coming out very soon.

10 minutes later I enquired with another staff member who didn't return with an answer but presented us with 2 meals another 5 minutes later - with no explanation

Our meals came out in dribs and draps. Finally getting our final meal 15 minutes after the first meal came out.

There was only an apology from the wait staff once we said we had waited over an hour for our meals.

Food was average

Eggplant parmigiana had no taste,

Beef Schnitzel tasted odd (tangy taste)

Salt pepper squid - chips were cold and was the last meal that was served and wait staff said it had to be redone- which also wasn't communicated.

We ate our food as we were hungry and just couldn't be bothered anymore.

I was very disappointed seeing as it was my mother's day.

The idea of going out was us to enjoy our self and our meals and it was not an enjoyable experience.

Staff just didn't really seem to care or want to listen. Didnt asked if we enjoyed our meals or check back to ensure things were OK?

When we went up to bar staff to order our children's icecreams - we asked the bar how long it would take for the desserts to come out as we already waited. The bar staff had no response and we didn't seem to care or even apologise.