Topic ID 1399
Went in there to eat last Saturday against my better judgement and it was very poor. £30 odd pound per person for very small portions, surly service and s##t drinks. Four out of 8 people had Steak and were not even asked how they would like it cooked. Shall not be going there to eat again.
Reply ID 17308
I had a great time and went back for seconds!
Reply ID 17322
quote:The above quote taken from Leisure & Entertainment's "Hertford Nightlife" thread. Can anyone shed further light on this? Which building would they occupy and what is the proposed timeline?
Originally posted by Motty
and with Elbert’s moving into the town it will save the cross-country trek,
Reply ID 17325
I assume that this is the restored Mercury building in Fore Street. Had the impression this would be up and runing by Easter. Not too sure if this is still correct or if work is on schedule.
Reply ID 17326
quote:Isn't that going to be hotel? Or is it Elbert Wurlings With Rooms? (in a non-salacious manner).
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
I assume that this is the restored Mercury building in Fore Street. Had the impression this would be up and runing by Easter. Not too sure if this is still correct or if work is on schedule.
Reply ID 17328
quote:Elbert Wurlings moving to The Mercury building? I think not! Elbert's owner Nick Shipton is indeed opening a hotel at The Mercury building but this is a separate venture.
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
I assume that this is the restored Mercury building in Fore Street. Had the impression this would be up and runing by Easter. Not too sure if this is still correct or if work is on schedule.
Reply ID 17329
I heard it was to be a Hotel but also some sort of night spot incorporated i.e. in the basement - maybe that is just a rumour then?
Reply ID 17353
to my knowledge, Elberts is relocating to the ground floor of the job centre building, with the 1st floor converting to offices and the 2nd floor flats. I was told that mid-2005 and dismissed it until the job centre closed at the end of 2005.
Reply ID 17941
quote:The basement is going to be a "guests & member's lounge".
Originally posted by Mrs Meldrew
I heard it was to be a Hotel but also some sort of night spot incorporated i.e. in the basement - maybe that is just a rumour then?
Reply ID 19426
There has been quite a lot of building work going on here - and their web site indicates changes are planned but gives no details - http://www.elberts.co.uk. Is this part of their relocation or just a face lift on the existing premises?
Reply ID 19428
There was a thing about this in The Mercury on Friday. I believe it's the end of the work to repair the building after the lorry crash.
Reply ID 19429
Oh ok – although their web site mentions getting rid of the restaurant so I assumed perhaps they were doing something else
Reply ID 19511
There is apparently a large film crew there today (and yesterday) with catering van, lighting rig, etc.
Reply ID 19512
quote:There were about 20 or so people sitting on the road side outside Elberts by where the lorry went in yesterday lunchtime/afternoon and then again this morning - I couldn't work out why!!
Originally posted by Avarice
There is apparently a large film crew there today (and yesterday) with catering van, lighting rig, etc.
Reply ID 19513
quote:Is this the same Bristol film company that are working up at Balls Park?
Originally posted by Avarice
There is apparently a large film crew there today (and yesterday) with catering van, lighting rig, etc.
Reply ID 19516
My source tells me they are filming an episode of "Extras" the Ricky Gervais series... which is consistent with what I overheard someone saying on a mobile phone in the underpass some weeks ago!!
Reply ID 19520
Lazy!
Reply ID 19524
quote:Lazy???? Nosey I grant you, but the person was speaking very very loudly as he was very very important!! [;)]
Originally posted by Victor Meldrew
Lazy!
Reply ID 19525
Its a Ricky Gervais Quote actually.
Reply ID 19527
Dear me, I'm so out of touch with the kids!! I think Extras was on a college night, and the husband won't let me have digital or whatever it is to get more than 4 channels!
Reply ID 19728
Have they now finished Elberts where the lorry hit it ? It looks like a prison as you come down passed County Hall !
Reply ID 20017
Does anyone know when this is due to re-open for lunchtime food, etc?
Reply ID 20049
Where the dining area used to be (the window bit) it is now all partly frosted glass so it’s hard to see inside however, their website says "we have said goodbye to the ground floor bar and restaurant...". Perhaps this means “goodbye” whilst it’s being refurbished or they don’t plan to re-open this again and solely stay with the downstairs 'VIP' bit.
Reply ID 20056
quote:In my case it meant walking around the building for half an hour trying to find the entrance - and that was before opening hours. [:I]
"we have said goodbye to the ground floor bar and restaurant...".