Rescue Rooms

Thursday 26 May 2016
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Rescue Rooms 2 Rescue Rooms is known for hosting plenty of awesome live music, but they also turn out some pretty tasty scran. I didn’t realise this until very recently, so got myself down to check out the new menu from head chef, Jamie Coleman.

The bar is situated in a student area of the city, and with it being dissertation season, we were expecting the typical student atmosphere – quiet, reflective study – and it was indeed pleasantly chilled. The mellow lighting and leather sofas make you feel right at home, and they offer table service which makes ordering drinks during happy hour (4 - 7pm daily and all night on Mondays) much too easy.

The menu may be small, but it certainly isn’t limited, with the option of some very exciting pizzas including the Chilli con Carnage (£7.25). I went for a vegetarian burger, the Big Orange Burger (£7.25), which comes with a choice of skinny or curly fries. I opted for the curly fries because, let’s face it, they’re more fun. Vegetarian burgers get a bit boring, more often than not tasting pretty much the same wherever you go. But I must say, I’ve never had one like this before. Made with sweet potato and roast pepper, it had a slightly sweeter taste than your generic veggie pattie. Served on a bed of rocket with spring onion, it was topped with a sweet chilli sauce that gave it a subtle kick. My dining partner ordered the chorizo and halloumi burger (£8.50) with sweet potato fries for an extra £1. I can honestly say that the face this meat eater made while chowing down was one of pure pleasure, and the smell almost made me question my vegetarianism. Both burgers were served on seeded cobs.

We couldn’t resist ordering a side plate of mozzarella sticks coated in cheese puffs (£3). They tasted even better than they sound – I could easily have had five portions and still found room for more.

To wash our meal down, we drank a medium glass of white wine and a pint of lager, which came to a fiver because we played it well and ordered during happy hour. Although, saying this, the drinks prices are just as reasonable whatever time you’re buying.

Not only is the food menu creative, good value for money, fresh and delicious, but the bar has such a great atmosphere, you can’t help but want to stay for more drinks after your food. Hannah Parker 25 Goldsmith St, NG1 5LB. 0115 828 3173

Rescue Rooms website

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