We had a weeks family holiday in Bude and were astonished by the poor quality and poor value for money on offer from other establishments in town. We were however lucky to get a table at Bank on our last night. Superb food, excellent quality ingredients, good choice and portion sizes, attentive service, quirky surroundings right next to the river, SUPER dog friendly (dogs welcomed through the whole restaurant, they even offered dog beds !! Which is something I have never seen anywhere ❤️👌), we have been trying to think of anything they could improve on and have drawn a blank 😂. Well done !!!!
So many wonderful things to eat, amazing Cornish Tapas. We had one of the outside booths which seats four in an amazingly decorated private hut, all the food is a Cornish twist on tapas and the ingredients are sourced locally. I would be there every week if I lived locally.
Dog friendly as well throughout the restaurant they provide water bowls and mats for them. Even our large Newfie is welcomed.
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Booked in advance for myself as a late birthday treat as an end to an intensive week of surfing. Wanted to come to this place last time I was in Bude but didn't realise how popular it is. Well, after finally going there, I can see why! Starting with the atmosphere is rather chill, small but comfortable. There is air-conditioning, so hot days shouldn't be a bother. Friendly, welcoming staff right from start to finish, cool water waits at the table which is a nice to those of us that like a sip before hand. Now, onto the food; portions are a little large, so solo diners beware! I opted for 3, could have fit 4, but didn't want to fall into a food coma, HA! Starting with the pan-fried mushrooms, they were so more-ish! Seasoned well, not over done, i could have polished a couple of portions of those by itself. The calamari was fried to perfection. Only slight downfall was they had a little too much seasoning. A slight dusting would have been perfectly fine. Onto the duck with green beans, beans were nicely done, still had a slight crunch to them, and the duck did seem a little dry on the corners. The mocktail was nice, not too sweet, generous in size, and refreshing!
Overall, nice food, and i'd love to return with some company and try more dishes!
Highly recommended!! The food was great ... staff amazing, could not have asked for anymore. If I visit Bude again I would definitely go back there.
Fantastic food, full stop! My wife and I went for an impromptu dinner, service was excellent, very attentive and prompt. Food, well what can I say…firstly make sure you are hungry when you go as the portions are big! We starved ourselves all day and ordered five tapas dishes and a paella to share, to say we struggled would be an understatement! But the food was so good we ate until we could eat no more….boo and go, best tapas in the area.
We were taken to The Bank by two lovely friends for the celebration of two Birthdays. The service was attentive, courteous good humored and informative.
It was a first-time experience for the four of us. The staff were patient and professional and guided us through the process of ordering.
They spoke with knowledge and confidence on all the different dishes that where available.
We shared between us ten separate dishes, each of which was prepared beautifully and perfectly presented.
The ambience of the room we were in was fantastic it was a delight to see other visitors had been made welcome with their dogs.
The whole restaurant seemed to have a very happy vibe going on throughout the evening.
I have to say that it is the first time I have ever dined out with other people where we have been discussing plans for a return visit before even ordering the dessert.
This delightful restaurant is well worthy of the awards and accolades it has received and we will definitely be returning soon.
We had a lovely meal here. The service was great and the food was fab. The menu was labelled well with gluten free, veggie and vegan options.
First time here for us,we had a "pod" which is private and has a great view
An amazing place with great food of generous size portions,great staff and service,hope to go back again at some point
Very highly recommend! Food was sooooo good, loads of vegan and gf options! Servers were all lovely and the actual building was such a nice atmosphere! Will definitely come again if we’re ever back in the area😋
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Stayed with a friend, who recommended this place to us. It's both of our fiftieth's soon, so we fancied something different... Boy, is this different (in a really good way!)
No idea what to expect, looks quite unassuming from the road as you drive in. It really isn't though! As we got out of the car, the sounds and smells hit you, and both are wonderful!
There is a main restaurant and other "pods" - sheds I guess - and we were in one right by the entrance. Really dog friendly as well, both our friends dogs really loved the beds provided for them.
Not really done tapas for a while, so wasn't sure what to order. Thankfully, our friend had been before and knew how it all worked. She suggested a few items, and we worked our way up to twelve dishes - between four so not that bad really!
Staff were attentive without being overbearing. We spent a lot of time chatting so the poor waitress had to come back a few times... Sorry!
We ordered a wide variety of tapas, bean things, fish, shrimp, beetroots in cheddar cheese (surprisingly phenomenal). Our table groaned at the weight of all the plates. Everything was delicious. There was a smokey bean dish that was outstanding, as well as a paprika potato dish that I could have just eaten all night.
Lovely venue (would like to go back in daylight), great food and a brilliant night overall. Please, please, please if you are near Bude you must go here!
Wow!! What can I say absolutely spectacular!!! What a great restaurant. The owner is lovely, the staff as so happy and helpful. The food is outstanding. Even our dog loved it.
One thing moving forward how about starting to offer dog meals alongside the owners dining out, get the pooches eating out to .
Think my photos say it all. Book your table yesterday you will not be disappointed.
Fantastic place! Interesting and tasty food, super service and a great view out over the reed beds. Hugely accommodating to children and dogs whilst also providing a special experience. Recommend booking one if the private pods you have your own little house with someone bringing you great food and drink.
Trying to find a restaurant that’s open late down in Bude was tricky but eventually we came across this restaurant so we booked it. The food was absolutely amazing and much larger portions than you usually expect with Tapas. Our waiters name was Lawrence and he was by far the best waiter I have ever come across, he was super polite and friendly and nothing seemed to be too much of an ask, he always had a huge smile on his face and he made the dining experience amazing as it could possibly have been.
Amazing food, great staff and a lovely venue. We were met with a very warm welcome and shown to our 'pod' which was a cosy, warm little wooden hut with nice decor and quaint little touches. The staff were really helpful in guiding us on quantities and they were spot on. 5-6 dishes was sufficient, and I can eat, believe me! The food was amazing. And the waitress was a good sport too. Definitely going back.
Linda Naranjo-Hayakawa
+5
Super glad we made a reservation.
Tapas were super delicious and I know a little thing of two about them. Very tasty overall.
My kids absolutely loved the chicken wings.
The prawns were banging, reminded me of back home...
Spanish Ham was good but not amazing.
Anyway glad I celebrated my birthday there 😊
We booked the Pod which was super cozy and warm. Service was really good too. 👍
Fabulous staff! Fully booked but made room for us. Blankets for the chilly people and even a cushion for the pooch… amazing food, fabulous cocktails. Gutted they are closed tomorrow, otherwise we would be back for more! 😃
Found this amazing place by chance, they managed to fit us in at relatively short notice.
The food was simply amazing, if you like Tapas and Seafood, then give this place a try, you will not be disappointed.
The cocktails are good too.
Overall, although it's not the cheapest place, it was still worth every penny.
Great food. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Upfront and honest about portion sizes so we didn't over order. Will definetly visit again.
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