bluemonday   10 #13 Posted December 23, 2009 £2.30 a pint is pretty good, I'd say. It is cheaper than my local and plenty of pubs in town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jonny5   10 #14 Posted December 23, 2009 £2.30 a pint is pretty good, I'd say. It is cheaper than my local and plenty of pubs in town.  £2.30 is more than reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bluemonday   10 #15 Posted December 23, 2009 taxman, at what price does the pint of a pint become a crime? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
medicgirl   10 #16 Posted December 28, 2009 I live round the corner from the Milestone and although it maintains its prices, it's well worth every penny. The atmosphere is lovely, a unique gem in the city which provides excellent food, service and amazing cocktails!! Thursday night is 2 for 1 cocktail night and they are all amazing....  Such a shame you had a bad experience there, it is most unusual from my experience and weekly trip there since it opened.  T4Tiff  Agree absolutely with this. I was introduced to it by a friend about 2yrs ago and it is by far my favourite place to spend an evening in Sheffield. I've never had a bad experience there ever. Was last there last Monday (a week ago today) had food and cocktails downstairs with friends and enjoyed it as always. Agree it is not cheap (I don't drink beer but do agree that £5-7 for a cocktail is pricey) but you get what you pay for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
student78 Â Â 10 #17 Posted December 28, 2009 The Milestone is awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
swissheavy   10 #18 Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) I really like the Milestone but have heard it can be hit and miss as far as the food is concerned. I've eaten downstairs plenty of times and tbh it's always been pretty good. I once ventured upstairs and left feeling empty, both in terms of stomach and wallet!  Completely agree with Ian123. I went last week for the early bird menu and the Venison Heart on toast was brilliant. The Gurnard main course was great too.  However, the restaurant upstairs is very poor value for money. They serve terrible portion sizes and veg is an optional cost extra (same as downstairs, mind), which is obscene.  I find choosing very carefully is a must at the Milestone. I've also heard about others going for the Pork on the Christmas menu and serving it for too overdone.  They're pricing at a premium and for the moment (cocktails are priced are market rates to be fair), it's always packed to the rafters. Edited December 28, 2009 by swissheavy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kymhall   10 #19 Posted December 28, 2009 I live round the corner from the Milestone and although it maintains its prices, it's well worth every penny. The atmosphere is lovely, a unique gem in the city which provides excellent food, service and amazing cocktails!! Thursday night is 2 for 1 cocktail night and they are all amazing....  Such a shame you had a bad experience there, it is most unusual from my experience and weekly trip there since it opened.  T4Tiff  I seriously send this, couldn't recommend it enough - love this place! x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Claret   10 #20 Posted January 6, 2010 Ok - thinking of going here soon. Should we eat upstairs or downstairs? Any recommendations? We would be going mid-week - will it still have a decent atmosphere?  Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
medicgirl   10 #21 Posted January 6, 2010 Ok - thinking of going here soon. Should we eat upstairs or downstairs? Any recommendations? We would be going mid-week - will it still have a decent atmosphere? Cheers  Have you looked at the website http://www.the-milestone.co.uk ? It has the menus on for downstairs (gastropub) and upstairs (fine dining) which will give you an idea of what the food is like in each and also cost. If you plan to eat upstairs expect around £40-50 a head inc drinks, but downstairs is cheaper. I've always found the atmosphere great including midweek -it's not chaotic and loud like somewhere on West St but pleasantly buzzy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
swissheavy   10 #22 Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Downstairs! It's pretty much the same atmosphere mid-week also. It'll perhaps be a touch quieter in January, but only just!  Get in for the early bird menu before 7 and you're onto a winner (2 course and one glass of wine or a pint of local beer for £12).  PLEASE let us know how it went for you! Edited January 6, 2010 by swissheavy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Claret   10 #23 Posted January 6, 2010 It's a birthday treat so I'm willing to splash out a bit.... but only if it's worth it. I do enjoy fine dining but the reviews on here suggest it isn't quite up to scratch... or is it simply that it is good, but just not as good value as the downstairs menu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
swissheavy   10 #24 Posted January 6, 2010 Yeah the upstairs menu represents very poor value for money. The extra premium basically buys you a table upstairs in a very airy loft which I don't think has the atmosphere of downstairs. Plus smaller portions.  I'd rather go to Artisan for the same kinda premium or stay downstairs at the Milestone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
