Allendale Forge Studios

Allendale Forge Studios

Allendale Forge Studios
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles126 reviews
Excellent
67
Very good
33
Average
11
Poor
10
Terrible
5

sheepygold
london5,526 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Friends
This place has numerous studios for artisans who then sell their wares in the shop. The quality of the goods is high, there is a great variety too and prices range from £3 to £ hundreds. There is something for everyone and it is a great place to come looking for Xmas presents. We came for lunch and the cafe is great too.
Written October 6, 2021
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,425 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
The cafe here is part of a gift shop and art studio enterprise. At first glance the cafe looks very small, but there are another couple of rooms tucked away.

As one might expect, the walls are adorned with art work that is for sale, and the shop has some really nice things to browse, and we couldn’t resist buying a couple of beautiful glass vases. Apart from succumbing to such temptation we were only here for coffee and it was very good - as was the service.

My rating is for the enterprise as a whole.
Written August 6, 2021
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Lindsay B
Allendale Town, null, United Kingdom2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
The Forge cafe is fantastic, great food, friendly staff and welcoming. It's one place you can go alone and not feel alone, as staff are so friendly & welcoming. The shop & studios also offer a wide range of beautiful & unique arts & crafts. Well worth a visit!
Written January 28, 2020
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Maystar22
Stirling20 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
Stopped here for lunch. Ordered food and hot drinks. Hot drinks delivered to the wrong table and the customers there had to bring over after asking about to find out who they belonged to. Terribly slow food service. Hot drinks finished well before the food arrived which took about 40 minutes for one panini and one bacon roll. Panini was all right but the bacon was on a stale dried out roll. When I said to the waitress about the huge delay between drinks and food she was quite lippy and said “well you could have asked for them to come at the same time” Not impressed. Pity as it’s quite a nice location but the quality of the food and service are poor.
Written August 3, 2021
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MGCMGF
London, UK176 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
Great to see so many local artists work in one place. A real mix of art and crafts. The team here are very friendly and helpful. The cafe is also nice. If you fancy buying a locally made craft you should stop by. There is an outside area at the cafe where dogs are welcome.
Written September 8, 2021
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Granma
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Not impressed at all food was OK, however my cup was dirty inside . Staff were more interested in chatting and girly laughter in the area where paying counter was . Language was colourful too 😒😡 really bad as we had children with us
Written December 19, 2023
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Allyson
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
We sat outside in the sunshine and were quickly attended to by a very friendly member of staff. The sausage and bacon sandwiches were cooked to order and were delicious. Proper thick cut bacon and butcher's sausage. We were very tempted by the cakes on offer but as it was such a warm day we opted for an ice cream cornet instead, creamy in a waffle cone. Cafe offers takeaway service and also indoor seating. Everything covered!
There is also a lovely gift shop selling local gifts and crafts. Well worth a look.
Written June 22, 2021
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Jose R
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
Visited with our large party of 15 ladies that were staying at the nearby Dale Manor House.

We all had a lovely lunch on the day of our arrival which was very tasty, homemade soup and sandwiches, jacket potatoes and toasties.

In addition we had an evening meal catered in Dale Manor by Allen Valley Catering provided by the lovely Zoe. The two course meal was of a high standard. Would definitely recommend
Written November 28, 2022
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Carol W
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Solo
Forge studio cafe is excellent. The gluten free carrot cake is the best I've tasted. Staff our outstanding, cleanliness over and above. Felt safe here when it was allowed to open in the COVID pandemic.
Written June 24, 2021
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phil12345978
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Thank you so much for the amazing experience we had with you. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and appreciated your advice on dietary requirements and the provision of a gluten free menu and options. Your knowledge and understanding of dietary requirements was only surpassed by the superb quality of the food and the customer service of the chef and waitress. Thank you, definitely coming back next time we are in the area.
Written June 30, 2023
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