Negril

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132 Brixton Hill,
Brixton,
London,
SW2 1RS

0871 971 4491
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11/11/2011
The food at negrils is amazing - the service is always good. We always have the negril platter, I love the gravy.

I was at negrils Sundays with my friend when that party was there - they even gave us cake. They were all saying they were gonna come back!

That party had a great time maybe you were just having a bad day judging from the rant.

The place is always packed.

I will be booking my birthday dinner there.
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Reviewer DuchessDee
07/11/2011
Firstly I must say I'm an avid user of Negril and have been for the past 4 years I am always recommending it and spreading it's good name. However on occasion the customer service has lacked some and I have overlooked it due to the quality of the food.But On this last recent occasion I regretted my very own recoomendationIt was my nephews 30th we booked a table for 20 people on arrival the manager lacked in every possible way any form of customer sevice. She inquired in what I'd say an unsuitable manner about our numbers informing us that she is having to turn people away. She was awfully disgruntled and not in a position to deliver any hospitality. I become anxious as I was having my entire family here on my say so and this woman was showing massive signs of rudeness. I choose to ignore it as I couldn't believe nor understand her behaviour. It was down right rude. I then decided to not highlight it and continued to be myself. There was an elderly gentleman who was working there I approached him and greeted him well this was an awful mistake he gave me such a disgusting look and a doubly rude frosty grunt. I then informed him that I often come here and have been for years I gave him full eye contact to display my openess. This gentleman did not seem to understand gestures of kindness. By this point I was now not pleased I spoke openly to my sister detailing my feelings and that I will be reviewing this. Well all of a sudden the hospitality enhanced the female manager who was first unapproachable and rude lightened up and so did the elderly gentleman. The improved their awful outrageous disputable behaviour which I was glad for but not satisfied. At no point did my party give them cause for such behaviour I believe they fixed up due to over hearing my next move. It's a shame cause I once loved this place a lot I can't ever bring myself to go there ever again neither will I promote it. I'm fed up with badly behaved west Indian food proprieters I
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Reviewer SxcTiaMaria
09/11/2011
OMG...I think, (well I know) you are being dramatic with your review, very contradicting & most of all mean. I've been to Negril & try to book tables for a party of 17 - 20 ppl but was politely refused. The proprietor was very apologetic & offer an explanation as to why (wish a lot of proprietor wouldn't do)...moral of the story is, be thankful you were able to book a table for your party of 20 because I wouldn't do that to my very busy small business. (A place like Negri)I've being going to Negril for approximately 5 years myself & my only complain is the constant staff changes but then again having been in the service industry, I realise in order to maintain standards you got to get rid of bad apples.My Negril experience so far has been: EXCELLENT!!!!You should be more HONEST with yourself in order to be HONEST with the public at large....!
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Reviewer SrummyFoodie
19/09/2011
I went there a week ago for my mums birthday and really enjoyed it. I am quite a frequent visitor to Negril and it rarely disappoints!

I am surprised to see the ratings for this restaurant so low as the food has always been a goodie.

The sea bass is my favourite at the moment which literally melts in your mouth, it has a gorgeous pickle on the side and if you are feeling adventurous there is hot sauce also.

My other favourite which is a must is their rum and raisin bread and butter pudding I LOVE THIS and could literally go in there for this and a cup of tea!

The food I think is fairly priced and its even better value when you share a platter between two people they also are really accommodating so if one person wants fish and the other chicken they will do that for you.

The staff are really friendly although I would say the service is better during the day rather than evening due to how busy it gets…which in my opinion is a testament to how popular this place is.

So if you are ever passing Negril on Brixton hill stop by as you wont be disappointed just remember to book in the evenings.
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Reviewer WilliamsJJ76
15/09/2011
Went to Negril last night (Wednesday night) very busy, very buzzy with atmosphere so clearly very popular....considering they were very busy the service was quite good...more importantly, very friendly, always smiling. Excellent food, advised us accordingly, as we were nearly being awkward....just remember it is BYO....great place, highly recommend it...and looking forward to going back!
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Reviewer sianjennifer
15/08/2011
Being a local Brixtoner I have visited Negril many times and have always received excellent service, great food and a lovely atmosphere. Last night I decided to hold casual celebrations for my 24th birthday at Negril and I am delighted to say the experience was excellent.

The staff were great, booking a table for a large number was no problem and they were extremely accommodating, really friendly, polite and helpful. The food was great, nothing 'out of this world' but just delicious, well cooked, hearty Caribbean food.

Plus as a bonus the staff brought out a slice of cake for my birthday without any prompt - a lovely touch.

All in all, great restaurant perfect for a casual meal or larger celebration. Would recommend.

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Reviewer BlossomB
06/08/2011
I've changed my mind. I wrore a slightly scathing review of this restaurant a couple of weeks ago but went back on Wednesday to give Negril another go and it is really lovely. The food and atmosphere are delightful. If you can set aside the slightly surreal service - only being given one set of cutlery when there were 2 of us and asking if we'd like a pudding when we were still eating our first course ( then, when having said "maybe later" we were told we could take it home with us if we didn't want it then) the restuarant is a real find. The food is delicious and generous, and very reasonably priced, the staff are friendly and the BYO is great value - Go. You won't be disappointed.
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Reviewer BlossomB
24/07/2011
I and 2 friends ate here on 23/07/2011. Most of the staff are charming, friendly and helpful. The restaurant was almost full when we arrived and the staff made an effort to fit us in although we had no booking. However, the service is somewhat disorganised and inefficient e.g a young waitress was wondering around lighting candles and chatting to her colleagues when several tables were trying to catch her eye to give orders or get their bill. We waited 20 mins to give our order. The food came 25 mins after that.

There were 3 of us and ordered the platter for 2 with extra plantain and festival (a kind of bread). It was all delicious, not special but delicious and the portions were fine.

Towards the end of the meal a burly waiter came over and started to clear our dishes although we were still eating and there was food left in the serving dishes. One guest remonstrated that there was still gravy in the jug about to be cleared and that he was actually still eating and the waiter pumped up his chest, puffed out his elbows (I thought he was going to hit my friend) and then said very sarcastically " I'll get you another one then shall I?" and stormed off. The surrounding tables were horrified. The manager, who I think had witnessed the altercation, had the grace to come up and apologise courteously. We appreciated that.

When I asked for the bill, the waitress took away my glass of wine....it was still full!!
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Reviewer DuchessDee
07/11/2011
This is the very problem I have with Negrils the service is appalling I will never go back due to the enhanced lack of customer service I refuse to part with my money under such awful conditions and to think I used to recommend this place highly.

Negril you haver severely let me down because of you I am thinking of creating a page dedicated to the worst ever west Indian restaurants
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Reviewer lucy2710
27/05/2011
Went on 26th May 2011 Had a wonderful time food out of this world too much you just cant eat it all was great valve for what they serve you.
Staff so lovely made you feel so welcome, will be going back again.
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