Reviews of Abacus
Posted by toptable.com user (2008-11-26)
Abacus is a nice looking, well presented place for a business lunch. Service and food were fine and value for money was ok, even with no TT discount.
Posted by toptable.com user (2008-10-28)
I had lunch today at Abacus with a friend (I have been here on a couple of occassions). I had the chicken burger, which was delicious. It's a little pricey for a burger, but if you are a burger fanatic like me then you wont mind paying that bit extra. The prices are very good here for dinner, but I do find they can be rather expensive for a lunch around £10 a head. All in all a good meal.
Posted by Anonymous (2008-09-29)
Abacus was pretty quiet on a monday night, and the restaurant area was part of the main bar, however the food was good and there were good offers on wine and champagne, however a little lacking in atmosphere
Posted by Anonymous (2008-09-26)
Abacus, as always, easily hits the afterwork spot. Food was fine, but it's only really required to soak up the sweet cocktails. Whole crew had a good laugh.
Posted by Anonymous (2008-09-26)
An old favourite of mine. Great surrounds and perfect city location - right next to the Royal Exchange. Service was lacking a bit once it got busy but the food is tasty and is good value for a city location. Definitely recommended.
Posted by toptable.com user (2008-09-19)
Had a great time, table was held for 2 hrs!! Bar staff were very busy so waiting times at the bar were over 15 minutes a time. Still great music and I love the makeover!
Posted by toptable.com user (2008-09-10)
Abacus was great for after work drinks and nibbles. Great happy hour deals, and lovely table areas in the bar downstairs.
Posted by toptable.com user (2008-08-22)
Brilliant time had by my party. Will always come here for a guaranteed good time. The food was great and the DJ was brilliant at keeping us on our feet. Top place!
Posted by Anonymous (2008-08-22)
Abacus normally has pretty good service but today was not so good - 25mins to get a drink and on a lunch hour - it's not that impressive. But good food and atmoshphere. Would still recommend.
Posted by Anonymous (2008-08-22)
My friends had a great time, were seated promptly and food was served quickly and efficiently. Great value they said.
Posted by Anonymous (2008-07-25)
Food at Abacus was nice. Better than standard pub fare and excellent value for money.
Posted by Anonymous (2008-07-11)
We arrived at Abacus on a Friday evening and the bar was very busy with quite a rowdy group. Our table had been placed right next to the bar, far from ideal. Though when we aske dot be moved to a quieter corner things improved. We found the service to be friendly, though our drinks orders were initially forgotten about, we recieved an apology when they finally arrived. Great place if you want to go to the club afterward. Not recommended for a quiet drink on a Friday night. Would go back.
Posted by Anonymous (2008-05-15)
Abacus - service was terrible! It took 1hour 20 and 6 trips to the bar before our 2 platters of food finally got delivered to our table! Nice ambiance though and happy hour prices are pretty good. Wouldn't rush back, at all.
Posted by Chris Buckley (2008-02-01)
We went to Abacus as a large group on a Friday evening to celebrate a birthday - staff were helpful although our table was slightly nearer to the toilets than we would ideally have liked. Food and drink was good quality and very reasonably priced. Great for a Friday night and hitting the downstairs club afterwards so a good night was had by all!
Posted by Hazel Verity (2007-12-20)
Think chef has changed since last year as food not as good. Dishes came out at different times so most were cold before we all started to eat. Serving everyone together is a fundamental requirement of a large group and we expect this in a professional establishment. Staff did their best in the circumstances, were really sweet and helpful so not a criticism of them but more a management issue. In spite of repeated pre-contact with booking staff they still failed to have wine on table on arrival
Posted by AC (2007-12-07)
Abacus, quite simply, made me look good when I booked it as the venue for our company's annual Christmas lunch. It did this by supplying exemplary service, always with a friendly smile, by providing a cosy, well-laid out area when I asked 'for something special' and nothing appeared to be too much trouble for the cool, attentive staff. I would definitely recommend this venue. Other bonuses: Bank station is just around the corner and great for after work drinks too - Thanks Abacus!
Posted by Stacy Caward (2007-11-23)
Abacus - early work xmas party. Good food, great value through toptable. A good night had by all
Posted by Siobhan Williams (2007-08-02)
I don't know many people that go to Abacus to eat. Especially not on a Thursday night. The nibbles were sufficient, but it's all about the happy hour jugs of cocktails, followed by a light-hearted boogie on the dancefloor.
Posted by H (2007-03-20)
I had a lovely birthday celebration at Abacus with my work colleagues and it's a relief to know you can reserve a nice comfy area to yourself. Took advantage of Happy Hour to buy some champagne so not too costly for a birthday! Great place and staff charming, if a bit overworked - they need more!
Posted by Gary phibbs (2007-02-23)
Abacus is a great place to go for a group lunch its is reasonably priced and the food is good.
