No 14 North Lane Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Leeds

I had some friends visiting from abroad and they wanted to sample a good British Fish and Chips. So I naturally thought about taking them to Bretts, since I've been coming for over 13 years.

Normally I just use the take away from the side, but this time I thought I'd take them to the restaurant. I wish I didn't now.

As soon as we walked though the door, I felt very uncomfortable. The gentleman (who I can only assume is the manager) obviously didn't want us to be there.

We felt very rushed, I mean you could call it 'efficient' but we were served so fast we didn't a chance to settle down first.

Everytime I said thank you that he did something, like taken the plates, not even a 'no problem' or 'your welcome' or a 'thank you back'.

I've never felt such distain from someone serving us.

The food was still however excellent, and despite the service, my friends said "it was the best fish and chips they ever had and now they are spoilt and would be able to enjoy fish and chips anywhere else.

What really confirmed that it was just us that he didn't like, was when another couple came in shirt and tied, he was more entertaining and even laughed. Even the girls serving us were better mannered than he was.

I'm really sorry Bretts that you have such a person working for you. I'm both dissapointed of the service and embarrassed that I took my friends.

I'm sure if he was to read this he would be delighted to hear that i will not be taking myself or any of my friends to the restaurants in the future.

To any one wanting to go. I would recommend using the takeaway part...

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