点评:We’ve been to the Baker’s Arms many times over the years and always enjoyed it — friendly service, a warm atmosphere, and good food. Nothing fancy - just good hospitality. Made you feel welcome.
Unfortunately, this visit was different. The pub was busy, which is great to see, but the service felt impersonal. The staff member taking our order barely looked up from her iPad, and later we were asked to move from one bar area to another when regulars arrived — which made us feel more like an inconvenience than guests, despite having reserved.
A small example sums it up: when I asked for mustard with my beef, I was told there wasn’t any. Moments later, we asked someone else and was given some. Truth is, she couldn't be bothered to check. It’s a tiny thing, but those details really do make a difference.
On the plus side, the food was good — but the overall experience lacked the warmth we’d always appreciated here. Sadly, it’s those little touches that turn a good meal into an experience, and this time they were missing. Not sure we will return.
翻译:这些年来,我们去过 Baker’s Arms 酒吧很多次,每次都非常喜欢——友好的服务、温馨的氛围和美味的食物。没有什么特别之处——只是热情好客,让你感到宾至如归。
可惜的是,这次的体验有所不同。酒吧很热闹,这倒是挺让人欣慰的,但服务却显得缺乏人情味。负责我们点单的服务员几乎没怎么离开她的 iPad,后来常客来了,他们还要求我们从一个酒吧区换到另一个酒吧区——尽管我们预订了座位,但这让我们感觉更像是在打扰客人,而不是客人。
举个小例子就足以说明一切:我点牛肉配芥末酱的时候,服务员说没有。过了一会儿,我们问了其他人,他们给了我一些。说实话,她根本懒得确认。虽然只是小事,但这些细节确实很重要。
好的一面是,食物不错——但整体体验缺乏我们一直以来所欣赏的那种温暖。可惜的是,正是这些小细节让一顿美餐变成了一次难忘的体验,而这次却没有。我们不确定以后还会不会再来。