Whilst in Leven, we were looking for a place to have a bar lunch. We noticed Base, but we weren't that fussy for a pizza or pasta but went in anyway. To our surprise, they have a full menu, I ordered the large fish and chips, and my wife ordered the small mac and cheese with lattes. The lattes came out soon afterwards, and finally, an establishment that serves hot lattes, well done! There is nothing worse than luke warm coffee. Then the food came out, excellent, no complaints whatsoever the fish was perfectly cooked, the chips were really nice, the mac and cheese the same, well done chef! Although the mac and cheese was the small portion, it was still a good-sized plate full, more than enough for lunch. The servers were polite, prompt, and well presented. The eating area, although not the largest, was thoughtfully set out so as to not feel cramped. The toilets were very clean, well done, the person who looks after these. There are free car parks around the corner and down behind the High Street a short 5 minute walk away. There is on street parking outside, but this is time limited and is patrolled by Fife Council Parking Attendants, so keep an eye out. I can highly recommend eating here, we were lucky to be able to walk in and get a table, but it would be better to book in advance to guarantee a table, especially if there are four or...
Read moreWe booked on a previous friends recommendation… how different our experience was! Booked a table for 5.15pm as the kids were already hungry and we thought we’d get ahead of the tea time rush. Drinks and food order taken. Drinks arrived. Asked for the WiFi code and got a wine menu!!!! When we had already ordered our drinks. Odd!! Then over 50 mins passed before even mention of our starters and where they were. Drinks then given as free. Starters arrived. No kids meals! Another wait… a long wait… finally mains arrived and kids were fed. They hardly ate. Went to the loo; what an ordeal! Taps overshoot the sinks straight onto the floor. Cracked seat that nips and cuts your delicate skin not to mention hoarding bacteria and slicing you with it!! See photos. We ordered at 5.15 and ate at 7pm. Wanted to pay. Again wait. Didn’t get out till 7.45pm!! Food itself was edible though we were all so far past hungry by that point only one of us finished our meal. Highly disappointing. You’d think after the first offer of free drinks they’d speed up the rest and be more attentive. No… even to pay we had to wait and wait for the card machine to arrive. We got apologies but that was too little too late in all honesty. We didn’t complain to the manager… But...
Read moreWe are from Falkirk but went here for a bite to eat while visiting Leven for a friend's wedding. We booked fairly last minute and they were very accomodating. All the tables were distanced and each had their own individual sanitiser. When we arrived the staff were really friendly and helpful and I fell in love with the atmosphere. The decor and mood are quirky but relaxing. There's quite an industrial feel. We went for a weekday 3 courser each for £12 (already incredible value) and the portions were very generous. Our starters were phenomenal, I sadly didn't finish mine but our servers, Harry and Fin, really went above and beyond and offered it to us in a takeaway box which was very kind. The mains were also incredible, but again I sadly couldn't manage much. We didn't make it to dessert, but we will definitely be revisiting again and telling all our friends and family about Base! Which I'd taken photos to share as the words just don't...
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