ciaociao Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Are there any reviews on this restaurant. Is the food good and prices fair? Do they ++? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaociao Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Another Shenanigans ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Looks the same as Shenanigans, which was a beautiful venue. Had a couple of cocktails. After owning a restaurant for many years, I noticed that the gentleman that was pointed out as the owner, sitting at the bar, drinking with his friends. Any restaurant, especially a new one, needs an owner that is actively involved every moment in its possible success. If it is treated as just a place for him to be with his friends for drinks, it will not be successful. If he steps up and treats it like a business, he will be better off. I am sure that it is a huge investment, and it is going to take a lot of long hours to fill up this huge space. Just attracting people up the stairs is a project in something to work on. I only post this to possibly help them, and wish them the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaociao Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) Looks the same as Shenanigans, which was a beautiful venue. Had a couple of cocktails. After owning a restaurant for many years, I noticed that the gentleman that was pointed out as the owner, sitting at the bar, drinking with his friends. Any restaurant, especially a new one, needs an owner that is actively involved every moment in its possible success. If it is treated as just a place for him to be with his friends for drinks, it will not be successful. If he steps up and treats it like a business, he will be better off. I am sure that it is a huge investment, and it is going to take a lot of long hours to fill up this huge space. Just attracting people up the stairs is a project in something to work on.I only post this to possibly help them, and wish them the best. [ I hope this restaurant will be a good addition for the ex-pat community. Edited June 14, 2013 by Rimmer Quotes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Been there once with my family and some friends just after they opened. Manager came over to say hello and pointed out the kids area in the back room for our youngsters, Food was well priced (cheaper) compared to the old place there and large portions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaociao Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Been there once with my family and some friends just after they opened. Manager came over to say hello and pointed out the kids area in the back room for our youngsters, Food was well priced (cheaper) compared to the old place there and large portions. Do they have ++? 10% service charge and 7% vat? Most tourists are not wise to the ++ rip off. Most ex-pats avoid restaurants with ++. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
media Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 They + 7% gov vat. no service charge though.I think that most of the staff are the same as when it was shenanigans. They have basically put a "The Acorn" sticker over anything that said shenanigans, it still feels like it did when it was shenanigans but the staff seemed to be slightly more on the ball than before... They have a really good kids play area out of the way of the main bar.They do a fairly cheap breakfast menu (120 baht for 2 crumpets with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon) which I thought was very cheap tasted good but the crumpets needed more butter They serve Mokador coffee ( good coffee )The place is definitely worth a visit. I will go back next time im in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaociao Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 They + 7% gov vat. no service charge though. I think that most of the staff are the same as when it was shenanigans. They have basically put a "The Acorn" sticker over anything that said shenanigans, it still feels like it did when it was shenanigans but the staff seemed to be slightly more on the ball than before... They have a really good kids play area out of the way of the main bar. They do a fairly cheap breakfast menu (120 baht for 2 crumpets with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon) which I thought was very cheap tasted good but the crumpets needed more butter They serve Mokador coffee ( good coffee ) The place is definitely worth a visit. I will go back next time im in the area. Thank you for the post. I will stop for a drink and meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luudee Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Stopped by last week with the kids, had a late lunch after doing their passports at the avenue. I recognized the server from Manahttens, we had a small chat, he said it's the same owner. The Chilli I had appeared a bit watered down, but otherwise the food was ok. luudee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Took the family to dinner here tonight as I had a freeplayo reward for 1000thb. The food was enjoyable. My kids loved the play area and so did the adults since it kept the little ones occupied and we could enjoy our meal while still keeping an eye on them. Kids loved the food as well. The prices are fair and there was no ++ added to our bill. The menu prices are what we were charged. We'll be returning for another night out with the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston broke Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Took the family to dinner here tonight as I had a freeplayo reward for 1000thb. The food was enjoyable. My kids loved the play area and so did the adults since it kept the little ones occupied and we could enjoy our meal while still keeping an eye on them. Kids loved the food as well. The prices are fair and there was no ++ added to our bill. The menu prices are what we were charged. We'll be returning for another night out with the kids. good review, jayman........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackman Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Took the family to dinner here tonight as I had a freeplayo reward for 1000thb. The food was enjoyable. My kids loved the play area and so did the adults since it kept the little ones occupied and we could enjoy our meal while still keeping an eye on them. Kids loved the food as well. The prices are fair and there was no ++ added to our bill. The menu prices are what we were charged. We'll be returning for another night out with the kids. i have a voucher too Jayman how do you go about redeeming it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie888888 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks for the warning re:kids. Shall avoid it like the plague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaociao Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks for the warning re:kids. Shall avoid it like the plague. What is the age limit on kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Took the family to dinner here tonight as I had a freeplayo reward for 1000thb. The food was enjoyable. My kids loved the play area and so did the adults since it kept the little ones occupied and we could enjoy our meal while still keeping an eye on them. Kids loved the food as well. The prices are fair and there was no ++ added to our bill. The menu prices are what we were charged. We'll be returning for another night out with the kids. i have a voucher too Jayman how do you go about redeeming it? I just printed out the claim form and handed it to the waiter before ordering. When I received the bill, they deducted 1000thb from it. Was very hassle free. Much easier than some other restaurants that offer freeplayo rewards. Thanks for the warning re:kids. Shall avoid it like the plague. The kids area is completely in the back separated from the main dinning area and bar. The main dining area and bar has a pool table and is very much kid free. That's what's nice about the setup is that they actually have tables in the kids area for families with kids so the kids can play and the parents can keep an eye on them but that shouldn't disturb the other guests in the restaurant/bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Took the family to dinner here tonight as I had a freeplayo reward for 1000thb. The food was enjoyable. My kids loved the play area and so did the adults since it kept the little ones occupied and we could enjoy our meal while still keeping an eye on them. Kids loved the food as well. The prices are fair and there was no ++ added to our bill. The menu prices are what we were charged. We'll be returning for another night out with the kids. i have a voucher too Jayman how do you go about redeeming it? I just printed out the claim form and handed it to the waiter before ordering. When I received the bill, they deducted 1000thb from it. Was very hassle free. Much easier than some other restaurants that offer freeplayo rewards. Thanks for the warning re:kids. Shall avoid it like the plague. The kids area is completely in the back separated from the main dinning area and bar. The main dining area and bar has a pool table and is very much kid free. That's what's nice about the setup is that they actually have tables in the kids area for families with kids so the kids can play and the parents can keep an eye on them but that shouldn't disturb the other guests in the restaurant/bar. thanks Jayman i will give it a go tomorrow i think no need to book or anything i guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) thanks Jaymani will give it a go tomorrow i think no need to book or anything i guess? Nope.. I think they have daily specials so ask about them as well as Sunday might be a carvery. ps.. quotes function is all messed up Edited June 19, 2013 by Jayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 thanks Jaymani will give it a go tomorrow i think no need to book or anything i guess? Nope.. I think they have daily specials so ask about them as well as Sunday might be a carvery. ps.. quotes function is all messed up Surely no one can eat a whole child even on a Sunday Carvery???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 so armed with my freeplayo voucher for 1000 baht and Jayman's excellent advise, the wife and i decided to head down to Acorn we never went here when it was shenanigans so my view of it will be of a first timer we arrived about 6-30 and parked the car easily on the second floor of the Avenue multi storey, walked across the gantry and was met at the door by the owner. he welcomed us warmly and in we went it was quite busy but a server found us a nice table near the window, i presented the freeplayo voucher with some trepidation as i have had problems before at another place (ay caramba !) but not here, the lady manager came over, asked me to sign the voucher and it was game on! we ordered drinks that were delivered promptly we were given very stylish and clear menus big selection of food on offer we went for two prawn cocktails then for mains a pork chop and a gammon steak the food arrived in good time the prawn cocktail was served on a plate it was huge, you would never have got it in the traditional glass! my wife thought a little too much sauce was applied but you could not criticize the amount and size of the prawns on the plate so that was a great start once done the girls came and cleared , tidied up my mess, asked about more drinks and disappeared very efficiently (i hate hovering) the mains arrived a few minutes later two good sized pieces of gammon with a perfectly cooked fried egg on top my wife's plate was filled with a huge pork chop best of all though was the potatoes we had asked about the roasties or chips that were offered we both went for chips but when it came they had added a few roasties as well that was a nice touch, delicious too, thank you waiting staff for paying attention we passed on dessert as we were both stuffed overall the food was excellent the service was great the ambiance was excellent the charismatic Mr Upton and Mr Tony provided wonderful entertainment - thanks Guys we even got free parking with a validated slip! we will certainly go again very soon probably to the carvery they were promoting on Sundays we will have to pay full price next time but based on the food we had last night we will be very happy to do so i can only wish them good luck its not easy to get customers upstairs to a venue but i can assure anyone thinking about it, its well worth making the climb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Do they have a website? Price sample please for example for the pork chop platter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Do they have a website? Price sample please for example for the pork chop platter? https://www.facebook.com/TheAcornFamilyPubRestaurant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Tried the Sunday carvery yesterday and was very impressed. 350 baht each with decent selection of meats - two beef, pork, chicken and ham. There was also roast lamb at an extra charge of 75 baht which was excellent as well. nice selection of vegetables. roast and mashed potatoes, cauliflower cheese also two soups and three salads. The only thing i could be slightly critical of were the yorkshire puddings which I found a bit hard. Service was top notch and my daughter really enjoyed herself in the play area which, as has been mentioned, is seperated from the main area so wouldn't annoy the GOM. I used a freeplayo voucher so even with a spagetti bolognese for my daughter and drinks all I had to leave was a tip. Will certainly be going back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I stopped by only to look at the menu. I was impressed by the menu, a great range of British food but still a relatively small menu. I'm suspicious of places with massive menus for obvious reasons. They had two specials that day: roast chicken platter and beef stew platter, I think at 295 baht. The Thai food menu looked appealing and well priced considering the venue. Right now they have some kind of cider promotion for 50 baht a pint. Definitely interesting. Overall, I got a great vibe about the place and was greeted very warmly even though I was just checking it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Showed up there this morning at 11:00AM. Not opened until 12:00 noon now. Scratch off the breakfast list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccarty Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Then went to Tavern On the Bay, part of the Amari Orchid. Scratch that off the list as well for Sunday morning breakfast. They host the Expats Club every Sunday morning. No place to sit inside and complete waste of time unless you need to listen to that drivel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebuddhachart Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 They just cancelled their popular live music program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Then went to Tavern On the Bay, part of the Amari Orchid. Scratch that off the list as well for Sunday morning breakfast. Not a good breakfast for the price. But the Amari Sunday brunch is another matter, and another price also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 They just cancelled their popular live music program. I think its the same owner as the Lounge so its there now I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadoo Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I received a notice via Facebook that the Acorn Pub is closing tonight ie out of business. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseFrank Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 What a shame that such a success story in the upmarket Avenue goes south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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