There had been a lot of hype about Burger & Lobster with a lot of questions also unanswered. This was the perfect opportunity to find out those answers and more, with an invite to an exclusive bloggers event.
Upon entering Burger & Lobster is located above the ever popular Miller & Cater, I was surprised on how big the venue way, but it was laid out extremely well. The main bar area being situated in a central location.
Having had mixed experiences of lobster previously and not being a fish lover I was surprised (as everyone else is) to see that both the lobster and the burgers are priced at £20 each. Ban, the general manager brought out a seemingly endless supply of dishes; we had steamed lobster, grilled lobster, lobster rolls and of course that £20 burger.
Ben had given everyone in attendance the lowdown about lobsters and assured us that they prepared the lobsters in the most humane way going into detail and answering the questions thrown at him in quick succession. Thats the unanswered questions out of the way and now it was time to tuck in.
Out of the three variations I personally preferred the grilled lobster, as it added a bit of smokiness to the taste. The lobster roll would be my second choice upon visiting again, especially for lunch times where time is short.
Although the burger was very good, I feel £20 is still a little steep. I later found out that you can order a burger and lobster for two and be served half each, which makes it a little more easy on mind.
We tried our hand at a little cocktail making too and the bar staff were reasonably knowledgeable about their offerings with a good amount of experience.
Burger & Lobster is definitely on our recommended list, but due to the price, it could struggle to keep the trade at a high levels at lunchtimes, mid week, as many will see it as a place to go for a treat once in a while. The food and service is top notch, just expect to pay for it.
Here's a video James Harding from Ebbw Media produced at the event:
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