Thyme - Bexley

The staff is attentive, the food is good, but the prices at this restaurant are outrageous. The quality of the meals is inconsistent - while they are generally good, I have received cold peas, missing peas, and a small portion of chips with my mixed grill. When paying for a mixed grill, one expects a more substantial meal.

We decided to dine at this restaurant due to the bad weather and we are glad we did because it was wonderful. The staff was very helpful, and one of them even offered to take photos for us, which was a nice gesture. I believe his name was Mick. We would definitely eat here again, especially considering the convenience of staying nearby. Kudos to the entire team, including the chef.

I visited this restaurant located inside the Sidcup Premier Inn, which is open to the general public. Despite the advertised evening opening time of 18:00, I arrived a few minutes after that to find the sign still displaying "Closed." After a short wait, the receptionist finished booking in new guests and then seated me at a table. Although I seemed to be the first guest to be seated, there were others already enjoying drinks. I ordered a special deal for a 2-course meal with a drink, plus breakfast the next morning for a fixed price. The receptionist brought my drink and then returned to the reception desk. When a bell rang, she went to the kitchen and brought my starter. A young man arrived to assist and together they managed reception, took orders, served drinks and food, cleared dishes, and handled payments. As the restaurant filled up, the reception area became busy, resulting in longer wait times. I believe more staff should have been on duty on a Friday evening. Despite the limited staff, both employees worked hard to provide excellent service. The service rating below reflects the staffing level rather than the hard work and pleasant attitude of the two staff members. The food was good and well presented. For breakfast, I arrived around 7:15 am for the standard Premier Inn buffet breakfast. Some of the hot items were only warm, and there were a few issues with the buffet setup. However, there were helpful staff members, including one who was fixing a malfunctioning grill.