Hispaniola Restaurant Bar

We were not welcomed at the Hispaniola restaurant when we simply wanted to have a drink on their deck. On a Monday during lunchtime, we tried to order a bottle of wine on their empty deck, but the manager turned us away, stating they were only accepting reservations. The indoor area was also practically empty. Disappointed, we decided to go to the nearby Tattershall where the wine was more affordable, tastier, and the deck was far more comfortable. It's a shame, as we had been loyal customers of the Hispaniola for many years.

We were given tickets for a set menu here. Unfortunately the food was very ordinary, and the service was exceptionally slow. There is no way the service should have been slow as there were only 3 other tables in use. In fact it was so slow that after the waiter had brought us the bill with a 10% service charge on it, he returned to our table and presented us with a replacement bill without the service charge, apologising for the slow service (that was done without us initiating it, so well done for that).It sounds like a novel idea to eat on a boat floating on the River Thames, but that is all it is. A novel idea. I've scored it a 3 star, but I've been quite generous there.

While the menu was somewhat limited and focused mainly on seafood, there was still enough variety to satisfy our tastes. We appreciated the spacious dining area, allowing us to have a conversation without feeling overcrowded by other diners. Our bottle of Chardonnay was reasonably priced at £23.00, and my chicken dish cost about £17.00. My colleague ordered the steak and raved about its quality. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the restaurant, but we were informed that the ship may be closing down soon. If you're looking for a unique and enjoyable dining experience, I would recommend booking a table at R.S. Hispaniola before it's too late.

I recently enjoyed a double birthday treat with a city cruise thanks to buy a gift. The day was wonderful and the evening spent on the boat was a perfect way to end it. Although we encountered a slight issue with one of our meals, the staff handled it professionally and went above and beyond to make it right. They even treated us to complimentary g&t's and sides. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere on the boat was very welcoming. I would definitely consider returning in the future. Thank you all for a lovely evening. P.S. The only downside was that the toilets could use some improvement.

We were staying in Northumberland Avenue, and this seemed an obvious location for our evening meal, celebrating my wife 's birthday with the family, especially as we had just travelled on the Eye and could see it from our table. The setting was characterful and the service very pleasant. Things started to go wrong when two of our party received gin and tonics. These were sent back as they tasted mainly of water with little hint of gin. They were replaced with an apology and explanation that the machine wasn 't functioning properly. After that our starters and mains were generally acceptable (duck, chicken and salmon), the vegan option was appreciated by one of us, and the kids ' meals were enjoyed by our boys. However, my wife, whose special occasion it was, described her moules mariniere as the worst she had ever eaten. The waitress passed the dish over the table to my wife, saying 'be careful of the sauce ', but it was so full and runny that my wife managed to spill it on her brand new dress. She said the mussels were very small and the sauce too runny and tasteless. She made her views known to one of the waiting staff, and certainly her complaint was taken very seriously the costs of her meal and both her drinks were removed from the bill, which was appreciated. I see there are a number of other reviews mentioning low quality meals, and it is a pity that a restaurant in such an attractive location cannot serve good meals consistently.