The Green Chimney Cafe & Wine Bar

TL;DR — Great food and quirky décor.
On a rain lashed afternoon we dived in here for some lunch and were glad we did. The café is warm and welcoming, it’s a traditional unit with some nice period features but decorated in bright vivid colours — including the green chimney which gives it its name.
Since it was cold outside we went for something warm — the obligatory tea for two followed by a meat and potato pie for Sparky and a cheese and onion pie for me. Each came with mushy peas, chips and gravy. The presentation was spot on — a slice of a much larger pie served on wood with chips in a little basket and the «moist makers» in tiny cups. Everything tasted delicious and home made, and judging by the things we saw being served to other tables other items on the menu are probably just as good.
A previous review for this place criticises it for being untidy (it was spick and span today), dirty toilets (they were immaculate), tatty menus (they were pristine and new) and poor service (staff were prompt and friendly). Food did take a little while to come, but only in line with being prepared freshly. In short, don’t be put off by previous reviews — this is a great place and well worth a visit.

When they opened it was a breath of fresh air, unfortunately the décor has not been touched or changed or touched up since it opened. In need of a desperate tidy & re-​paint/​jobs fix. On my last visit. There was no loo roll in toilet, no way to dry hands after washing. The toilet wouldn’t flush, half the lightbulb a in the place are blown, the stairs are dirty, the menus dog eared and tired.
However the cakes & coffee are very good & well priced. The food is more snack than a restaurant quality.
Food takes ages to be served & the staff are all very young & not all seem to be very switched on or bothered that service is slow. To be fair I have been served by various staff which seem to change monthly & some are much better than others.