PLATFORM

We visited Platform as part of a Hen party and had such a lovely experience. The cream tea was delicious with plenty of food for everyone, good for vegan and gluten free options and the atmosphere was exactly what we wanted, relaxed, welcoming, and family-friendly. The staff were so kind and accommodating, even when we had a bit of a medical emergency within our group, which did throw us all off a little. One of the waitresses calmly suggested we take our friend to the nearby minor injuries unit rather than A&E, which turned out to be great advice, it was a quick visit, and our friend was absolutely fine and able to return and enjoy the rest of the day and night out with us, without any more shocks or wobbles, unless you count all our dodgy dancing. What really stood out was that the restaurant even called us later that evening to check in and make sure our friend was doing okay. That thoughtful gesture really impressed us. We’d definitely recommend Platform. The Hen and our friend are already laughing about the whole situation.

Exceptional Sunday roast beef, probably the best I have ever eaten at a restaurant or pub! Hugely generous portion sizes too. The beef itself was melt in the mouth, the gravy was perfectly savoury and just the right thickness, and I particularly loved the gluten free Yorkshire pud which was stuffed with slow cooked ox cheek. Absolutely delicious. The veg was also amazing and there were some some unusual options that really complimented everything else on the plate, including perfectly roasted piccolos (thin parsnips), carrots, kale, Jerusalem artichoke, tenderstem broccoli and of course some excellent roasties too. Crispy onion was sprinkled on top which I've never had on a roast before but it worked so well. The Station Kitchen staff were lovely and very friendly, and checked up on us to make sure everything was okay. The décor inside the restaurant is so unique and such a great talking point. We will be returning to try the pork and chicken! Thank you!