The Rock at The Albion Hotel has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes following independent inspection, recognising the skill, flavour and consistency of the cooking at the restaurant in Freshwater Bay.
Since joining The Albion Hotel in June, Head Chef Liam Frisby has worked with the kitchen team to shape a menu that follows the seasons and makes the most of produce on their doorstep.
The independent recognition positions The Rock at The Albion Hotel among the Isle of Wight’s leading destinations for a special meal.
David Walker, Owner of The Albion Hotel, said;
“Freshwater Bay is a place people come back to time and again. We want dinner at The Rock to be part of what brings them back, whether they’re visiting the Island for a few days or live just down the road. Seeing The Rock earn two AA Rosettes is a proud moment for everyone who’s helped make it the restaurant that it is today.”
Joseph Warren, General Manager of The Albion Hotel, said:
“So much of a good evening at The Rock comes down to things diners may never see, from the preparation that goes into each service to the way the kitchen and front-of-house teams work together on a busy evening. I see that effort every day, and what makes these two AA Rosettes especially pleasing is that the whole team gets to share in the achievement.”
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Liam Frisby, Head Chef at The Rock, said:
“Two Rosettes mean a great deal to the kitchen here and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together at The Rock. There’s a lot of tasting, tweaking and refining behind every dish, and it means a great deal to see that work recognised with two AA Rosettes. It’s great to have the backing of an owner who is committed to raising standards and elevating the experience we give our guests across The Albion.
“Everyone has a hand in making each service happen, from the chefs cooking the food and the front-of-house team looking after our guests to the pot wash team keeping the kitchen running. We couldn’t have earned this without the whole team, and these Rosettes belong to every one of them.”
The Rock restaurant welcomes Island diners and visitors, including those joining for dinner without an overnight stay.
