Bertie`s, Rendezvous Street 1989 - 1990

Above photo courtesy of Steve Popple

Bertie`s 1998 Credit Martin Easdown

 

Licensees

Barrie Thompson, Roger Thompson and Christine Legister 1988 1989

Barrie Thompson 1989 1990

Folkestone Herald 10-2-1989

Advertising Feature

If you’re wanting to impress your loved one, spouse or favourite busi­ness contact, Bertie’s could be the place to go. It’s a new restaurant and cellar bar that opens this week on Rendezvous Street, and it’s aiming quite simply to be the best - anywhere.

Bertie’s owner Barry Thompson says “I got sick and tired of being ripped off with bad service, little choice and poor food. So I decided the answer was to set up a restaurant of my own”. The restaurant takes its theme and name from the old pub it is housed in - The Prince Albert Hotel. Barry has kept many of the original features, including the mirrors, panelling and the old pub signs which are now mounted above the serving area in the cellar bar. Everything is designed to build up the atmosphere of a Victorian establishment, from original mahogany chairs and tables, to the new high quality wallpaper and carpets. There is also a bandstand provid­ing seating for diners who like an elevated view or to accommodate live music for private functions. The cellar bar has many secluded cor­ners, providing the ideal surroundings for private conversation.

The attention to detail does not stop at the dining area or bar. The kitchens are spacious and there is a special area for waiters to add the finishing touches to food, as well as preparing coffee and other drinks. And even the food continues the Victorian theme. The menu will change every few weeks, and includes dishes like Bertie`s Bird - pheasant stuffed with Victoria plums, and Surf `n’ Turf, which is fillet steak with Pacific prawns. A three course meal for two with drinks will cost £40 to £50. So next time you`ve got something to celebrate, why not give Bertie`s a try?