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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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International
Buffet
British
Honey
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant offering a breakfast buffet and à la carte dinner service, open to the public. Vegan dinner options are clearly labeled and include choices like a burger, curry, and salad. The breakfast buffet features a wide range of vegan items, including mock meats. Open 24/7. Open Mon-Sun 00:00-00:00.

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1 Review

First Review by keep_it_tdy

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keep_it_tdy

Points +30468

Vegan
30 Jul 2026

Thyme To Be Social

Looking for a familiar and utterly fantastic way to start my day, I earmarked this as my go-to destination, though it wasn’t quite as I expected.
A departure in name from the other restaurants in this hotel chain, the moniker wasn’t the only thing that set this establishment apart. Décor-wise, this was a far more chic affair than its brethren, embracing the vibrancy and character of the city in which it sits. Stylish without becoming stuffy, it felt contemporary while remaining a genuinely comfortable place to begin the day. However, all this swankiness would have been for nought had pretentiousness wormed its way into the kitchen.
Thankfully, I needn’t have worried. Everything on the food front was exactly as it should be, with the much-loved staples - brilliant baked beans, perfect porridge, cracking crumpets and all the other dependable favourites - present and accounted for. That said, I have found each restaurant possesses its own subtle quirks that help distinguish it from the rest, and this location was no exception.
The biggest surprise came courtesy of the hash browns. Quite what the chefs had done to them, I’m not entirely sure, but I heartily approve. Encased in an unusually crumbly coating, they gave way to an almost creamy interior that was completely unexpected and utterly delicious. I made more than one return trip for them alone.
The sausages were another highlight. Moist without being soft, with a satisfyingly snappy exterior, they were leagues ahead of some of the attempts that I been present with elsewhere.
Of course I’m going to recommend this place. Even if the food were merely average, the value alone would make it difficult to ignore - coffee and toast here would still compare favourably with what many nearby cafés charge. Fortunately, that’s entirely academic because the breakfast itself is excellent. With outstanding value, and consistently high-quality food, this was but another reminder that it is fool’s game to overlook these restaurants when considering your breakfast options.

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