The Waters Edge

Reviews about The Waters Edge

• 1 / 5

  By Lard Warrior
  Arriving for a pre-booked table for two at 7:30, the staff - one youg girl trying her best, a very young lad visibly stressed and unhappy, and the manager - who was running the bar and leaving the two youngsters to run the resteraunt. It was about half full, and most of the diners were recieving their food when we sat down - but the trio were clearly swamped.
  An hour later the Manager wandered casually in to turn on the lights.
  "Are you the manager?" I asked
  "Yes" he replied with a one word retort
  "We have been here an hour and still havent had our food"
  His reply rather took me by surprise "Well I can cancel your order and I wont charge you for drinks." Normally an apology and the offer of free drinks for the inconvenience are the first offer, and the 'if your not happy you can leave' speech is saved for the last resort. But this guy threw it at me on his first salvo."It's a very busy bank holiday." He said not adding the 'I'm really sorry but....' part at any point.
  I gestured to the empty tables.
  He rolled his head in contempt "well as I said, I can cancel your order and I wont charge you for your drinks."
  We left having enjoyed a free pint of lager, a free glass of wine, and a spectacular view over the upper reaches of the river hamble.
  January 01, 2017
• 4 / 5

  By Robert Patten
  OK, this place has seen better days, but the food is excellent and well presented. Like all marina location eateries, prices are way above average...a tea at £2.45 is motorway services prices, although generally they do not have lovely views over a marina!!!
  
  Reasonable choice of beer and lager, a varied wine selection, but again priced at the higher end and the aforementioned food menu make this a venue for a lunchtime meal, where atmosphere comes second to price.
  
  The decoration and furniture have obviously been around for a few years and the nautical/yachting themes of the framed prints and paintings, appear to be about 10-15 years old?
  
  That said, the manager is very welcoming and seems to know most of his clients well and is obviously liked by the 'locals' from the myriad yachts moored in the marina.
  
  There is disabled parking very near...but access to the main bar/restaurant is by stairs (about 20) so keep that in mind. Worth a visit, but don't expect high end comfort.
  September 24, 2016