A roast dinner is a classic British meal that everyone enjoys - but have you ever tried a Spanish tapas-style roast? Us neither.
Eager to try it for herself, Bristol Live journalist Aaliyah Miller headed to Bar 44 to see what all the fuss was about.
The restaurant, located in Clifton, Bristol, was founded by two brothers in 2002 and since has grown organically into one of the leading Spanish hospitality companies in Britain, with restaurants in Cowbridge, Penarth, Cardiff and Bristol.
While it offers a large variety of tapas dishes, Aaliyah knew she had to try one of the infamous Sunday roast platters.
There are three options available for the platter for two - the 35-day dry-aged picanha of Hereford beef, overnight roasted lamb shoulder or a vegetarian option with a celeriac steak.
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But after seeing so many pictures of delicious food on Instagram, she knew exactly what she was getting.
When Aaliyah got to the restaurant, she picked a table by the window and was quickly seen by a friendly member of staff who talked through the menu and how the platters worked.
"They explained there are two main meat options that come with the same sides. The sides although served in tapas-style are similar to that of a regular roast however some have a Spanish twist," she said.
For £38 (serving two), the 35-day dry-aged picanha of Hereford beef comes with Chorizo Yorkshire pudding, Jamón fat roast bravas potatoes with rosemary, garlic and thyme, Manchego cauliflower cheese, Hispi cabbage with jamón butter, roast carrots with honey and thyme and red wine gravy - doesn't that sound delicious?
Aaliyah said: "The food was quick to arrive, despite evidently being made fresh and came on various plates.
"There were individual plates also, so you can serve yourself up a roast from all the pickings.
"I made sure to try some of everything and ate until I was ready to burst. The Yorkshire pudding was perfectly made with an excellent texture, not too crispy and not too soggy.
"Although not usually a standout dish, I have to give an honourable mention to the red wine gravy which was absolutely delicious. I'd buy it by the bottle.
"The cauliflower cheese was also delicious - the sauce was thick, creamy and incredibly cheesy. The honey-roasted carrots were exceptional and the roast potatoes were also nice, although not as memorable as the other sides.
"However, shocking to me was the disappointment I felt with the beef. Despite picanha joints being known for being especially tender, my offering was undeniable chewy.
"I was surprised by how fatty the beef appeared when it was presented and my concern continued when I struggled to cut through a piece. I gave the benefit of the doubt and proceeded to eat a few pieces but it was honestly too chewy to enjoy."
Despite seeing a number of reviews online saying the same thing, Aaliyah wanted to try the beef for herself, but unfortunately, it let the meal down.
But that won't stop her from visiting again.
"As disappointing as the beef was, I do think I'd return with the hopes that it was just a fluke," she said, "especially as the rest of the offerings were so good. For the price, I think the value for money is great too as it works out at £19 per person which is relatively standard for a highly-rated roast in Bristol."
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