Hard Rock Cafe, Amsterdam

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Disclosure - We were invited to Hard Rock Cafe, Amsterdam. All thoughts, opinions and photographs are our own. 

We love to travel, it's one of our favourite things to do however when I am planning a trip away I always worry about dining out. Little J and I can be fussy so I always need to make sure there are restaurants that suit our needs. When planning our trip to Amsterdam one of the first things we noticed was there was a Hard Rock Cafe. It was no surprise as they are everywhere, we even spotted one in Nice when we visited last year. Little J loves the Hard Rock Cafe and even more so since the introduced the kids Messi Menu at Hard Rock Cafe. 

Hard Rock Cafe, Max Euweplein 57-61, 1017 MA Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam has everything you would expect, amazing music memorabilia displayed throughout the restaurant, a fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. 

Our visit came after a long day of visiting the Johan Cruijff Arena Stadium, Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark so we had definitely worked up an appetite. 

The Hard Rock Cafe, Amsterdam is just a stone throw away from Vondelpark and over looks a canal. It's surrounded by other restaurants and venues and the area has a nice vibe about it. There is an option to sit inside and outside, in the bar or restaurant. So plenty of options to enjoy a meal or just drinks. 

Our reservation was for 6pm and although we arrived a little early we were shown to our table. We were next to the windows and had a lovely view of the canal. 

Our waiter introduced himself quite quickly after we were seated and he took our drinks order. 

Like I said earlier there is a fantastic atmosphere in Hard Rock Cafe and we love listening to the music especially John who grew up listening to bands such as Nirvana and Metallica.

The menu caters for everyone and we enjoyed browsing although I knew what I was going to choose before we even sat down. Hard Rock Cafe's chicken caesar salad is by far the nicest I have ever tasted and Amsterdams didn't disappoint. 

John went for the original legendary burger which was huge. A fresh steak burger, with smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato. John's is a plain burger type of person so no salad for him. 

Little J really enjoyed the Messi Chicken Burger last time we visited so went for a beef burger this time. The Kids Messi Menu at Hard Rock Cafe is really good for little ones and included a Messi ball too.

 

All our food was delicious and we always know what we will get when we visit Hard Rock Cafe. There's no surprises, Amsterdam's Chicken Caesar Salad was just as good as Manchester, London and Nice!

For more information, to browse the menus or book a table visit Hard Rock Cafe.

Have you visited a Hard Rock Cafe? What's your favourite dish on the menu?

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7 Romantic Restaurants In Liverpool, Perfect For Valentine's Day

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Valentines Day is a day to celebrate love and what better way than to head to a romantic restaurant for an evening of delicious food and drink and good company. When it comes to romantic restaurants in Liverpool there is plenty of choice but we have selected seven of our favourites.

The Cowshed 104 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BL

"Welcome to the house of beef, a place for steaks, drinks and good people. If you love beef as much as we do, you're in the right place!"

Valentines Day Menu is available on 14th February only - Meat Eaters £58 per head Non-Meat Eaters £30 per head.

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Titanic Hotel, Stanley's Bar & Grill, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool L3 0AN

"The theatre-style restaurant, Stanley’s Bar and Grill, is the perfect place to meet family, friends, and colleagues. You can choose to watch our Culinary Team create magic in the kitchen or simply enjoy the view overlooking the waters of Stanley Dock."

Valentines Day Dinner available on 14th February with a special offer of  Two glasses of Lanson Champagne and a box of Luxury Chocolates for £30

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Browns Liverpool, 43 Paradise Street, Liverpool One, L1 3EU

"Perfect for all occasions, from intimate dinners to family gatherings and celebrations, we offer relaxed and stylish dining and drinking with beautiful bars serving hand-crafted cocktails and a fine range of wine, Champagne and artisan spirits."

Created especially for Valentine’s Day enjoy a choice of two or three-course set menu available on the 14th February. Two courses is priced at £37 and three courses for £43.

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Miller & Carter Albert Dock, Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AF

"At Miller & Carter we know a thing or two about steak. In fact, we could say that we're one of the best steakhouses in Liverpool. But we'd rather leave that to your judgement."

Enjoy a 3-course Set Menu from £37.50 which will be available all day from Sunday 11th February to Saturday 17th February so you can still enjoy Valentines even if you can't make it on the 14th!

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Ego at The Punchbowl, Lunt Road, Sefton Village, Liverpool, L29 7WA

Enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean food, cocktails and local cask ale, served with a smile at exceptional value at Ego at The Punchbowl in Sefton.

Join us this Valentine’s Day and fall in love with our special menu. Indulge with your loved one and celebrate together over 3 courses, including starters, mains and desserts, with plenty of delicious options to make your evening one to remember. We’re here to make this Valentine’s an unforgettable experience for you at Ego at The Punchbowl, Sefton.

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La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant, 12 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AF

"La Famiglia Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place to indulge in the finest Italian food whilst enjoying a fantastic glass of wine or cocktail."

Book for a romantic Valentine's meal before 31st January and get a free glass of prosecco each on arrival.

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The Old Stables, Allerton Manor, Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 3JT

"A range of menus featuring classic British dishes, made using locally sourced ingredients, it’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, or simply grab a bite to eat."

Celebrate Valentines Day with our 3 course set menu. £40 per person. Includes Strawberry Fizz Cocktail on arrival.

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23 Places Where Kids Can Eat For Free (or £1) This Summer 2023

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Last updated July 2023

Having the kids at home for 6 weeks during the Summer holidays can be lots of fun but can also cause a strain on the bank balance. Keeping the kids entertained, fed and watered can be stressful but there are some places that have stepped up and are offering kids to eat for free (or £1) during the Summer holidays. I am hoping more places will also join in with this scheme and if they do I will be sure to update this page. 

Asda Cafes

Kids eat for £1 All Day, Every Day with no adult spend required.

Beefeater

Two children under 16 get a FREE breakfast with one paying adult.

Bella Italia

Children can eat for £1 with any adult main. The offer is valid between 4-6pm Monday to Thursday.

Bill's

2 kids eat free Monday-Friday from Monday 24th July-Friday 1st September.

Brewers Fayre

The same as Beefeater, you can get two children under 16 a FREE breakfast with one paying adult.

Future Inns

At Future Inns, under 5's always eat for FREE with any adult meal. 

Gordon Ramsey Restaurants

Kids under 8 eat free all day every day at selected Gordon Ramsey restaurants. 

Hungry Horse

Kids eat for just £1 on Mondays and up to 2 kids get a breakfast FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. 

Ikea 

Kids get a meal from 95p daily from 11am

M&S

Free Kids Munch Meal when you spend £5+ on non-kids food or drink at M&s Cafe.

Morrisons

Kids eat FREE all day, every day in Morrisons cafes nationwide, daily from 3pm with every adult meal over £4.49. Free Crumpets also available

Pausa Cafes at Dunelm

Children get 1 mini main, 2 snacks and a drink FREE with every £4 spend after 3pm at Pausa Cafes at Dunelm stores.

Premier Inn

Buy 1 adult breakfast from just £8.99 and up to get two kids breakfasts for free.

Preto

Kids eat FREE all day, every day with paying adults at Preto. This offer is open to children up to 10 years old - This is an ongoing offer!

SA Brains Pubs

Children can eat for £1 with any adult main. The offer is valid Wednesdays only but all day. 

Sainsbury's Cafe

Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main. Valid from 11:30am every day.

Sizzling Pubs

Every Monday to Friday, 3 - 7 pm you can get a kids’ main for just £1 with the purchase of an adult meal.

Table Table

Two children under 16 get a FREE breakfast with one paying adult.

Tesco

Kids eat free with a purchase of 60p+ from Monday 24th July - Friday 1st September.

The REAL Greek

Kids under 12  eat FREE every Sunday for every £10 spent by an adult.

Travelodge

Buy 1 adult breakfast from just £8.99 and up to get two kids breakfasts for free.

Whitbread Inns

Purchase one adult breakfast at any Whitbread Inns pub or restaurant and two kids under 16 eat for FREE

YO! Sushi

Kid’s eat FREE until 11th August September 2023 with every £10 adult spend.

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Here Comes Summer!

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The 21st June marks the official start to Summer. We have seen a glimpse of Summer sun over the last week and waking up to bright skies really does make you feel good, more positive and ready to tackle whatever the day throws at you. Summer is all about paddling pools, days out at the beach, BBQ's and beer gardens. 

If you are as ready for Summer as we are you can get in the Summer mood by entering our Summer giveaway. Try out the latest Summer menu's and cocktails at some of your Restaurant favourites by entering our latest giveaway.

The Restaurant Favourites gift card lets you visit a wide range of restaurants including Nando's, Chiquito, Zizzi, Pizza Hut, Ask Italian, Bella Italia and a personal favourite of mine, Pizza Express.

All you need to do to enter is enter your details via the app below, pop back daily for bonus entries to be in with the chance to win £50 Restaurant Favourites gift card. 

Good luck and remember to pop back daily.

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The Block House, Staffordshire

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Disclosure - We were invited to visit The Block House. All thoughts, opinions and photographs are our own. 

As a family we spend a lot of time in and around the Staffordshire area and after a day at Trentham Gardens, The Monkey Forest or Alton Towers we are always looking for somewhere to eat which is close and family friendly. We recently visited The Block House which delivered everything we needed after a long day. A relaxed atmosphere, an appetising menu and a very warm welcome. 

The Block House, Newcastle Road, Whitmore, ST5 5BU

When arriving at The Block House you are first drawn to The Sheet Anchor which is a pub situated at the front however The Block House is at the rear of the pub and can be entered via the pub or its own separate entrance. To look at, The Block House is very stylish. Lots of lovely decor both inside and out with a choice of tables or booths and also an outdoor area. 

The menu has everything you would want from a grill based restaurant including succulent burgers and sizzling steaks. 

For starters we chose Popcorn Halloumi with a chilli and pineapple dip, Cheese and Bacon Potato Skins with a cheese, bacon, sour cream and chive dip and a small portion of Smoked Jumbo Chicken Wings with the Block Barbecue sauce. 

The kids menu has a choice of two starters Nachos or Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken. We went for the Popcorn Chicken. 

The portion size of the starters was large. We received three large potato skins, plenty of halloumi and a big portion of wings even though it was 'small'. Everything was nicely presented and unbelievably tasty. A statement of 'The nicest Chicken Wings I've ever tasted' could be heard between mouthfuls.

If you are looking to order a main meal too I would definitely recommend sharing a starter between two people or two starters between three of four people. 

For our mains the boys all chose burgers. The BlockHouse (Two beef patties, cheese, burger sauce, lettuce, beef tomato +seeded brioche bun) and The Mex Burger (Two beef patties, chilli cheese, brisket chilli, fried jalapeños, chipotle sour cream +seeded brioche bun) with the option to upgrade your fries to loaded fries.

The kids 'Build Your Own Burger' is perfect for little ones who can choose exactly what they want on their burger.  First choose your patty Beef or Buttermilk Chicken then add your extras of lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mayo, pickles, cheese, French's Mustard or onion. Served with skin on fries and ketchup. 

I went for the Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad, maple bacon, croutons, Italian cheese and baby gem.

Again the portion sizes were huge and everything was delicious. The boys managed to finish their burgers but I couldn't finish my salad even after a little break half way. 

I do always try to leave room for dessert but I was beaten and so was John however the boys managed to squeeze in an ice cream cone and a Malteaser Cheesecake. I honestly don't know how, but they did and enjoyed every mouthful. 

You always know you have had a delicious meal when someone says "when can we come again?" A return visit is definitely on the cards and I would say if you are local or like us regular visitors to the area then I would definitely pop in to The Block House and give it a try. 

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The Unlimited Buffet At Pizza Hut Plus Giveaway

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If you could choose a favourite meal out what would you choose? I know John and the boys would always choose pizza. If we are ever eating out or grabbing a takeaway I don't even need to ask them now as I know what their answer will be, Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut is a very popular choice and we are lucky to have quite a few restaurants local to us that we like to go to, especially their Pizza Hut Unlimited Buffet. 

When eating out the Pizza Hut Unlimited Buffet is the perfect choice for a family. Now available 7 days a week you can enjoy an unlimited variety of freshly made pizza, pasta and salad for a set price. 

Weekday buffets start from just £9.99 for adults and £6.49 for kids. This includes unlimited salad.

When you are ready to order you can choose to upgrade to the buffet bundle. The buffet bundle includes your unlimited pizza, pasta and salad but also includes a bottomless drink and Ice Cream Factory. The bundle is from £13.99 for adults and £8.99 for kids.

Now that the buffet is 7 days a week you can also enjoy the deal on a weekends and also bank holidays. 

The unlimited buffet on weekends and bank holidays is just £13.99 for adults and £6.99 for kids. Weekend bundles are also available and cost just £8.99 for kids and £17.99 for adults.

Last but not least you can add a tasty side to your buffet from just £2.99!

We love visiting Pizza Hut and the unlimited buffet is definitely our favourite time to visit, it offers delicious food at an affordable price and is available up till 3pm every day. 

If you would like to try out the Pizza Hut buffet for yourself we have a gift card loaded with £75 to giveaway. 

All you need to do is complete the entry form below and make sure you pop back daily for bonus chances to win. The giveaway will close on 13th November and the winner will be contacted within 7 days. If not claimed a new winner will be drawn after 28 days. Open to UK residents only. 

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