St Joseph Hotel (Tudor Rose Restaurant)

The restaurant in the St Joseph hotel used to be called the Classic, but has recently been renamed the Tudor Rose. It is a much less obvious place to eat than most, unless you are staying at this hotel. Nevertheless, well worth trying. If the entrance indicated by the illuminated sign is closed, go into the hotel and through the hotel lobby.

The hotel itself is less glamorous than the larger ones that surround it, but its restaurant is every bit as good as most and better than many. It has a small 'no smoking' section that gets full quite quickly on busy days, and, beyond some pillars, a bigger section for smokers.

The menu is reasonably varied and good value, especially when they have one of their regular 'Special offers'. These entitle customers to 6 four-course evening meals for about £29 (English pounds, May 2007 prices). The offer is open to residents and non-residents alike. Food of this quality at under £5 for 4 courses is worth trying even if you are staying in a more expensive hotel.