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Spice Merchant

Fore Street, Beer EX12 3JF, England
0129722203
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Ranked #2 of 6 restaurants in Beer
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Cuisines: Indian
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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We had a lovely meal here last week-the food was gorgeous, the staff were friendly. However at £3.95 for a pint of Cobra we were really disappointed. One of our party even went over to the Dolphin pub over the road and had a pint as we were awaiting our meals. We would love to enjoy a few pints with... More

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Have eaten in the Spice Merchant a few times with friends and family and have always been impressed by their friendly service and well flavoured food. When my fiancee and I were organising our wedding in Beer, just on the off chance we went into the restaurant and asked if they could cater. I am so glad we did! The... More

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Staines, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Staff friendly, best indian meal weve had. chicken tikka to start presentation excellent. Followed by exceptional food. we would definitely return when we visit Beer again. More

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Oxford
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The waiters were so chatty!So friendly and good food. More

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andyr8603
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

A little oily and lacking some flavour. Service was OK, but it appeared that as we had arrived at just after 9pm on a Tuesday night they were not really that pleased to see us! More

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Tadley, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

the food is great the staff are very nice and helpfull More

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Bromley, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Having been spoiled by many local Indian restaurants at home - the food here just tasted quite bland in comparison. More like a sauce that has been made separately and then added to the meat afterwards. Not awful, just not memorable either. More

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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

The food was delicious the restaurant was very busy due to R&B festival but the services was still pretty good. Very nice atmosphere and the fire was burning in the hearth so that added to the atmosphere. Good value for money. More

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

Fast, efficient snd friendly service. Lovely crunchy poppadums with not a hint of grease - the chutneys are fresh, spicy and interestingly different. The main menu carries the curry house standards with one or two additions. I treated myself to the Sri Lankan Chicken (about Madras Heat with tomatoes and coconut - excellent) while my wife had Chicken Korma Balti... More

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Gateshead, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

Didn't actually eat here, but we got 2 takeaways from this restaurant in Beer. The staff were particularly pleasant and the food was very good. You don't go back if it isn't! More

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