Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar

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   Hugh

   Manchester

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This was a last minute dinner but it was excellent value and the food was very good and well presented
   

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   Marilyn

   Hampshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a lovely lunch today with my friends as my birthday treat. It was lovely as always. Great food, great service.
   

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   JAMES

   Hampshire

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   My only bad thing noted of the night was the slow and unconfident service issues that lies with the many employed younger staff. It appeared they constantly needed direction from older staff and this was noticeable to other diners too in getting their attention (looking over, then turning and going in the opposite direction!) As the night went along though, some finally did get rid of their nervous start and were keen to engage with diners. However… we laughed this off as ‘everyone has to start somewhere’. The main thing here is the food and it lived up to our expectations. The delicious and flavourful servings of each of the many dishes we ordered from the ample menu were colourful and a memorable experience. A great night as a whole and I and my wife agreed that we will revisit to try some of the other dishes soon.
   

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   Matt

   Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was absolutely delicious, a fantastic al a carte Chinese experience. Attentive service on a very busy night (valentine's day). Decor is a bit shabby, but you can see the effort that has gone in to trying to make it look better. It's an old pub that's been converted and still needs updating, but I'm sure as long as people keep going here and eating the brilliant food they'll continue to improve the ambiance and appearance. My wife said the soft shell crab was the best she'd ever eaten, I had vegan options throughout and all were delicious, especially the vegan satay. Will definitely be recommending to friends and hope to return in the future.
   

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   Nigel

   South Wales

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellant food, excellent service. All in all a great place to visit, also very good value
   

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   susan

   Hampshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Staff were friendly but had to wait a long time to catch someone . Restaurant has an appealing decor . Noisy young guests for a while until they left and much quieter . Smallish portions of food and cocktails and very overpriced .
   

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   Clinton

   Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 5 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very enjoyable evening. Nice prompt service with a smile. Very tasty food. Would go there again.
   

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   Carol

   Hampshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic Chinese restaurant excellent service and food
   

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   Daniella

   Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Brilliant service. Enjoyed the food , would probably do better making the venue a restaurant and do away with the pub .
   

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    Simon

    VIP

    Hampshire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing food and great atmosphere. Wonderful service with attentive staff. Enjoyed every dish with great quality that you paid for , it’s our new favourites and can't wait to go back!
    

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