The Hilltop Diner near Salisbury has closed it's doors!

Rally · 31-01-2013, 01:28 AM

As of the 29th the Diner is no longer open for business. It was announced on Facebook before some staff were even aware!

As this was our regular breakfast meeting point, watch this space for news of February's meeting place.

SunEye · 31-01-2013, 08:53 AM

Sad news. It can be very difficult financially running a small business (I know, I run one). From what I have read it would appear that the cost of the rent of the property was just too high to enable the business to run. That's a shame. I am lucky that my landlord is very understanding and my rent is very reasonable.

Char · 31-01-2013, 10:32 AM

yup - closed the doors and staff not paid - usual story opening up down the road debt free

I dont think I'll be visiting the new venue

Apache Cafe at Middle Wallop it is then!

Although I hear Mr Biggs does a good bacon butty

Stafford · 31-01-2013, 07:29 PM

How about the Friar Tuck Cafe, 8 Salisbury St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7HD?
I recall they do a Monster breakfast.

chris yeatman · 01-02-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Stafford

How about the Friar Tuck Cafe, 8 Salisbury St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7HD?
I recall they do a Monster breakfast.

about the same mileage for me to get breakie!!!

Stafford · 01-02-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chris yeatman

about the same mileage for me to get breakie!!!

So you'll still be in the car then.

rollo22 · 01-02-2013, 01:15 PM

There's also the cafe at Cotswolds water park??

Char · 01-02-2013, 04:55 PM

Looks like it could re open in a couple of weeks under new Management

Watch this space ,,,,,,,,,

chris yeatman · 02-02-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Char

Looks like it could re open in a couple of weeks under new Management

Watch this space ,,,,,,,,,

Again..............

Stafford · 03-02-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rollo22

There's also the cafe at Cotswolds water park??

Just reviewing the breakfast here.

http://www.lakepochard.co.uk/watersidecafe.html

Stafford · 03-02-2013, 02:08 PM

OK a short review of the Waterside cafe.
Very good value all day breakfast @ £4.40 and £6.25 for the mega version, tea comes in at £1.05 and all in all it was very good. Set up it seems to service the adjacent lake that's for fishing. Not a huge place seating around 44 but plenty of seating outside as well for a fine day in the sun. Loads of other items on the menu so a good place to meet up for a lunch or just drop in for a tea/coffee if passing by. The car-park is a single layer of gravel not deep and rideable, the other side was a bit like clay and wet so bring a puck either way.
We did also pop in to the cafe at the Greeting point for the Cotswold Water park (opposite Cotswold camping) but at £7.95 for a breakfast and £2.30 for coffee we investigated the Waterside instead!
Perhaps Zak would like to use this as a Gloucester meet point?

Char · 03-02-2013, 03:28 PM

Well HillTop is re opening this week back under the old owner / management

So the Sunshine Breakfast is back and prices have been greatly reduced

For me the HillTop was and hopefully still will be the best breakfast around

Howard has a job back there to with better hours and pay

So I hope everyone will help support the new venture and I wish them all the best for the future

Darkness · 03-02-2013, 03:41 PM

It was still closed when I went past this morning, though the lights were on out back and there were vans outside.

The car wash was doing a roaring trade though!

gary tompkins · 03-02-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chris yeatman

about the same mileage for me to get breakie!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stafford

So you'll still be in the car then.

gary tompkins · 03-02-2013, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stafford

OK a short review of the Waterside cafe.
Very good value all day breakfast @ £4.40 and £6.25 for the mega version, tea comes in at £1.05 and all in all it was very good. Set up it seems to service the adjacent lake that's for fishing. Not a huge place seating around 44 but plenty of seating outside as well for a fine day in the sun. Loads of other items on the menu so a good place to meet up for a lunch or just drop in for a tea/coffee if passing by. The car-park is a single layer of gravel not deep and rideable, the other side was a bit like clay and wet so bring a puck either way.
We did also pop in to the cafe at the Greeting point for the Cotswold Water park (opposite Cotswold camping) but at £7.95 for a breakfast and £2.30 for coffee we investigated the Waterside instead!
Perhaps Zak would like to use this as a Gloucester meet point?

I've fished this venue lots of times with my Dad... the waterside cafe is top notch, and popular with local bikers, cyclists & hikers passing through

http://www.lakepochard.co.uk/watersidecafe.html

It's only about a 45 min drive from where he lives in Melksham

31-01-2013, 01:28 AM	#1
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	The Hilltop Diner near Salisbury has closed it's doors! As of the 29th the Diner is no longer open for business. It was announced on Facebook before some staff were even aware! As this was our regular breakfast meeting point, watch this space for news of February's meeting place.

31-01-2013, 10:32 AM	#3
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	yup - closed the doors and staff not paid - usual story opening up down the road debt free I dont think I'll be visiting the new venue Apache Cafe at Middle Wallop it is then! Although I hear Mr Biggs does a good bacon butty __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

31-01-2013, 07:29 PM	#4
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	How about the Friar Tuck Cafe, 8 Salisbury St, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7HD? I recall they do a Monster breakfast. __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

01-02-2013, 01:15 PM	#7
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,083	There's also the cafe at Cotswolds water park?? __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

01-02-2013, 04:55 PM	#8
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Looks like it could re open in a couple of weeks under new Management Watch this space ,,,,,,,,, __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

31-01-2013, 08:53 AM	#2
SunEye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bognor Regis Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 589	Sad news. It can be very difficult financially running a small business (I know, I run one). From what I have read it would appear that the cost of the rent of the property was just too high to enable the business to run. That's a shame. I am lucky that my landlord is very understanding and my rent is very reasonable.

03-02-2013, 02:08 PM	#11
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	OK a short review of the Waterside cafe. Very good value all day breakfast @ £4.40 and £6.25 for the mega version, tea comes in at £1.05 and all in all it was very good. Set up it seems to service the adjacent lake that's for fishing. Not a huge place seating around 44 but plenty of seating outside as well for a fine day in the sun. Loads of other items on the menu so a good place to meet up for a lunch or just drop in for a tea/coffee if passing by. The car-park is a single layer of gravel not deep and rideable, the other side was a bit like clay and wet so bring a puck either way. We did also pop in to the cafe at the Greeting point for the Cotswold Water park (opposite Cotswold camping) but at £7.95 for a breakfast and £2.30 for coffee we investigated the Waterside instead! Perhaps Zak would like to use this as a Gloucester meet point? __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

03-02-2013, 03:28 PM	#12
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Well HillTop is re opening this week back under the old owner / management So the Sunshine Breakfast is back and prices have been greatly reduced For me the HillTop was and hopefully still will be the best breakfast around Howard has a job back there to with better hours and pay So I hope everyone will help support the new venture and I wish them all the best for the future __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

03-02-2013, 03:41 PM	#13
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	It was still closed when I went past this morning, though the lights were on out back and there were vans outside. The car wash was doing a roaring trade though! __________________ Original and Best since 1993