antsp Posted July 22, 2017 #26 Share Posted July 22, 2017 The food is just as lousy as the food in England. So if you enjoy that you will love the pub lunch Very rude...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted July 22, 2017 #27 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Just a fun story and a lesson about Pub Lunch. DW loves the mushy peas and asked for extra peas with her fish and chips. When the order arrived it had double the fish and no extra peas. The waiter heard "extra piece" and was happy to oblige. Now at pub lunch she clearly enunciates and clarifies she doesn't mean extra fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted July 22, 2017 #28 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Very rude...... If the food on the ship is a good indication of English food then it is true. They certainly don't mess up Italian food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted July 22, 2017 #29 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Very rude...... And uneducated. As another poster said, when traveling avoid tourist traps and eat where the locals do. When we traveled to England and Whales we stayed with a friend in London and in local pubs when outside. Never had a bad meal. And the cider...oooo....the cider.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 22, 2017 #30 Share Posted July 22, 2017 People with dietary restrictions may be better off avoiding the Pub Lunch. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 22, 2017 #31 Share Posted July 22, 2017 We've had pub lunches on 3 different Princess ships. We really enjoyed them all. DH always gets fish and chips. I vary my selections. And usually there's a tasty dessert included. As far as English food in general, we've had some great meals in England. I especially remember steak and mushroom pie at the Swan in London. It was within walking distance of our hotel. That was several years ago, and I still think about it now and then. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtb55 Posted July 22, 2017 #32 Share Posted July 22, 2017 If the food on the ship is a good indication of English food then it is true. They certainly don't mess up Italian food. They do in the MDR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeluvr05 Posted July 22, 2017 #33 Share Posted July 22, 2017 My goodness, someone rattled your cage! For your information, food is not lousy in England, some food is lousy I agree, but there are some wonderful restaurants if you do your homework and at least you don't have to eat burgers, pizza, macn'cheese, (what's that all about? Reminds us of bad school dinners!) or hot dogs plus fries fries fries day in day out. Many pubs here in the UK have raised the bar with their food offerings, and many cook with locally sourced ingredients, and fresh vegetables - not just the broccoli that many American restaurants seem only able to cook. In fact, on board ship, we always order extra steamed vegetables to accompany our entree, but we appear to be in the minority. There is a lot of lousy food in America, but it's wrong to say all food there is lousy. Just as its wrong to say food in the UK is lousy. I would add that we did not enjoy the pub lunch on Princess and have only tried it once. We thought the fish was really poor and had too much greasy batter. But then we are not lovers of fish and chips when at home, unless it is from a really good source, and includes thrice fried chips (fries) not the usual frozen thin chips provided across the USA and onboard ship. But for those who do enjoy the pub lunch I'm pleased you do like it. We had great food when we were in London recently! I agree with you. Bad food and good food is everywhere. Taste is so subjective though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 22, 2017 #34 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Never had an Irish Pub Lunch on a Princess cruise only British Pub Lunch and lets put the record straight the fish???? unkown fish and chips served is nothing like "proper" cod/haddock and chips served in a quality fish restaurant or take away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 22, 2017 #35 Share Posted July 22, 2017 If the food on the ship is a good indication of English food thenit is true. They certainly don't mess up Italian food. It certainly isn't a good indication of real British food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted July 22, 2017 #36 Share Posted July 22, 2017 They do in the MDR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Not on any of my trips, yet. Italian food that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted July 22, 2017 #37 Share Posted July 22, 2017 It certainly isn't a good indication of real British food. I'll pass either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted July 22, 2017 #38 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Very rude......Whenever the subject of British food arises, they seem to pop up with the same rubbish. I eaten plenty of crap food in the States. They probably haven't eaten here since the 70-80's when our food was rubbish. Sent from my VFD 900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted July 28, 2017 #39 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I didn't see the English pub lunch being available on our last 13 night cruise on the golden ( dec 2016) , and have check all the platters and not mentioned anywhere, ( the crab shack was on about 5 times ), but we mainly dined at sabatinis at night, and just a light lunch from the horizon court. But would have tried the fish and chip if they were on offer, but at our last port on call in new zealand ( picton ) we had some great local fish and chips washed down to local apple cider, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted July 28, 2017 #40 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just a fun story and a lesson about Pub Lunch. DW loves the mushy peas and asked for extra peas with her fish and chips. When the order arrived it had double the fish and no extra peas. The waiter heard "extra piece" and was happy to oblige. Now at pub lunch she clearly enunciates and clarifies she doesn't mean extra fish! All we are saying is give peas a chance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZbeachboy Posted July 28, 2017 #41 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Very rude...... So what, they are just giving their opinion. Maybe their experience in England was just as bad as the ship's I have heard a lot of people complain about the food in England. We had the pub lunch one and I will not go back again. Just not my tasted and I like fish and chips. The fish was soggy and I can get better French Fries anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 28, 2017 #42 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I didn't see the English pub lunch being available on our last 13 night cruise on the golden ( dec 2016) , and have check all the platters and not mentioned anywhere, ( the crab shack was on about 5 times ), but we mainly dined at sabatinis at night, and just a light lunch from the horizon court. But would have tried the fish and chip if they were on offer, but at our last port on call in new zealand ( picton ) we had some great local fish and chips washed down to local apple cider, very nice It would not be listed on the Patter back page list of dining for the day. If offered, it will be in the center pages along with all the daily activities. It would be listed at about 11 AM. And it is only offered on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportfisher Posted July 28, 2017 #43 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I'm on the Golden now. Pub lunch is about once a week on sea days only in the Steakhouse restaurant Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtb55 Posted July 28, 2017 #44 Share Posted July 28, 2017 So what, they are just giving their opinion. Maybe their experience in England was just as bad as the ship's I have heard a lot of people complain about the food in England. We had the pub lunch one and I will not go back again. Just not my tasted and I like fish and chips. The fish was soggy and I can get better French Fries anywhere. It is possible to get a point across without being rude. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZbeachboy Posted July 28, 2017 #45 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It is possible to get a point across without being rude. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Just because someone speaks of an negative experience doesn't mean it's rude. That is all the poster was saying. He was talking about his experience in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 28, 2017 #46 Share Posted July 28, 2017 There seems to be confusion with some comparing French fries with British chips when they are completely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted July 28, 2017 #47 Share Posted July 28, 2017 All we are saying is give peas a chance!! Thanks. I'll never think of peas the same way again! I might even have to sing this to DW at the next Pub Lunch. :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtb55 Posted July 28, 2017 #48 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) Just because someone speaks of an negative experience doesn't mean it's rude. That is all the poster was saying. He was talking about his experience in England. Yes, and it's my experience that comments like his are rude. My DH thanks you for the laugh, though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Edited July 28, 2017 by dtb55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted July 28, 2017 #49 Share Posted July 28, 2017 What's up with the mashed peas. :confused: Is it a big custom in the UK. I don't see the attraction except that they might be easier to get on the fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted July 28, 2017 #50 Share Posted July 28, 2017 What's up with the mashed peas. :confused:Is it a big custom in the UK. I don't see the attraction except that they might be easier to get on the fork. Baby food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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