We have visited Peppers frequently since it opened and always been perfectly satisfied with both the service and the menu.

However, the same cannot be said for last Saturday evening!We arrived at the time of our reservation, were shown to our table and gave our order - so far so good.

The starters and our drinks arrived, no problem. THEN, we sat and waited,and waited and waited!

Our plates had been removed,our glasses were empty. Each time we attempted to attract the attention of any of the waiting staff they either ignored us or smiled and "passed on by"!

After tolerating this situation for an hour and a half our patience evaporated, we left sufficient cash on the table to cover the cost of our starters and drinks and left!

On the way out I did manage to voice our dissatisfaction to one of the waitresses who was vague - to say the least!

Whilst we both appreciate that the kitchen may well have been experiencing difficulties, SURELY it would have been professional, not to mention courteous to have proferred some explanation and apology?

Maybe that's expecting too much?As a result of this atrocious experience I'm afraid Peppers is now off our list of good places to eat!

really lovely food, excellent service and a good wine list.