I went to Bill's Brewer Street on 30th December 2012. The place had a buzz about it and was busy for a Sunday night. The staff are very friendly and attentive. I had a ginger beer, it was a nice touch that they serve it with a sprig of mint and a slice of fresh ginger in the glass at the same time. I had a mac & cheese which was with wild mushrooms and leeks with a crumb topping. The mac & cheese was creamy and rich with a hint of leeks. I only wished it would take more cheesy, with actual wild mushrooms and needed a little more seasoning. Maybe it was the dark setting by candle light that I could see any wild mushrooms but I couldn't taste any either. D had the fish pie, which was he said "bland" as he kept reaching for the salt and pepper whilst eating. However this may also be the fact that he has eaten the fish pie at J Sheekey and nowhere's fish pie has ever matched it. M had the pan fried salmon with beetroot tortellini. The salmon was a touch over cooked however the beetroot tortellini was fresh and different from the usual tortellini on offer.
Bill's took over from Aldo Zilli's fish restaurant which was previously on this site. I visited Zilli fish last year when it was still there and I have to say I much prefer Bill's, especially as the staff are so much more friendly and attentive, without any pretentiousness.
All in all, Bill's is a good place for dinner with friends or to bring a date. The food is ok with a homely feel about it.
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