Almost Famous - Great Northern

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   Jack

   Manchester

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I do love Almost Famous and have been a loyal customer for years as they are the best burgers in town, but it's starting to get really expensive. To me, £45.00 for a bottomless brunch is already a bit steep and feeling like breaking the bank. Dips that were previously free are now charged at £2 and handed over in a tiny small pot?? Surely spending £45 should allow me a free dip when it comes that small. Whilst the prices have gone up, they have reduced the amount of food that comes in the deal, and put surcharges on particular items. On top of this, the cocktail options were limited and my favourite Cherry Bomb was out of stock, so I really felt limited with what was on offer. We only ended up being offered around 4 cocktails each, which was okay, but I definitely didn't come away feeling like I'd had a good deal. The service was absolutely fine, but when the bill came, the service charge had been bumped on, so what I had prepared for as a £45 bill was now £50, which to me is really a lot to spend on myself for one meal. I do love Almost Famous and I'll certainly return in some capacity, but really becoming disappointed with the value for money and how steep it's becoming, especially charging £2 for a tiny dip!
   

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   Martin

   Yorkshire

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service very friendly and attentive staff and the food is great
   

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   Marie

   Manchester

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience . Loved that some burgers could be made vegan and nothing was too much for them . they were really attentive to us ensuring our glass was always full and that we had everything we needed with food . We didn’t need to ask once for anything it was always asked first . Great atmosphere and music choices were also great . Burgers were tasty and not too over the top with the bbq flavour . Will definitely be back.
   

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   Nicole

   Atlanta Metro

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The host was rude and did not want to honor the open table reservation. The waitress kept giving our drinks to other tables.
   

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   JANINE

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We generally enjoyed our brunch however we had a friend with us who had several food allergies . These were clearly explained to the team who appeared to take This seriously and a manager came over to take my friends order . However when the food came they brought my friend the wrong meal which included tomatoes which my friend is allergic to !! This was disappointing and I was quite annoyed after making it really clear to the staff . Do better
   

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   Matthew

   Manchester

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved everything but we had to wait a long time for our drinks. I would have had probably another drink in the place if we had it sooner
   

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   Josh

   Kent

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Staff and food were great. Knows what it is and does it well.
   

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   Jessica

   Manchester

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   No fault of the staff but there was a rather loud and obnoxious table sat next to us. Everyone around us complained. I understand people have fun but they were not only ridiculously loud but swearing and saying crude things whilst filming those around. Felt uncomfortable the entire meal, which was shame as the food was lovely and our sever was nice. I just think the staff should’ve told the table in question to be slightly more considerate of other diners. I understand they were a big table and spending a lot of money but it felt as though all other guests didn’t matter. Me and my mum were planning to stay for a cocktail and a desert but left before even finishing our mains and drinks properly as the volume was beyond a joke. This isn’t a bar or night club and just ruined our whole experience unfortunately:(
   

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   Rosemary

   VIP

   London

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was not unto its usual standard fries were cold and the burger was tough and not tasty at all. It was very busy and therefore this may have affected the standard but it was a poor experience.
   

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    Kat

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Staff were very friendly and attentive, food came pretty quick which was good for me and my friend. Burger was delicious, fries were even better. Only slight downside was that our drinks were salty. Apart from that, 11/10 great service, would go again :)
    

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