Bradford - Leisure Exchange

Average Rating:

3.87 / 5

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The Leisure Exchange

Vicar Lane

BD1 5LD

01274 720146

Halal:

Yes

Nearby:

Both Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Sqaure train stations are less than half a mile walk away. The Leisure Exchange plays host to a Cineworld, a Hollywood Bowl and a Grosvenor Casino - and the National Media Museum is less than half a mile away.

Parking:

The Leisure Exchange has over 1000 spaces priced at £2.20/2hrs, £3/4hrs, with 24hrs/£4 (Mon-Sat) and Sunday a £3 flat fee. Just next to this is also George Street car park which is priced at £2.50 for 24hrs. There are a number of reserved spaces Mon-Fri between 7am-9pm at George Street however, so this may get busier during the week.

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Full Reviews:

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Up to 10 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

Rating:

3.25 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)

Speed of Service:

5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)

Quality of Food:

2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Not good on this occasion. Queued at 6.30 to get into restaurant as was busy but we sat down at a table at 6.50. Ordered food and it came very quickly (5 mins later) and wasn’t as good as usual.
Refillable drinks were flat so we mentioned it to a staff member who did replace them with cans.
Restaurant was empty by 8pm. Asked if we could order desserts and were told they were closing early due to Covid??? There were 6 staff members on duty at the time.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Shout out to our waiter Jake he was so friendly and we had a good laugh impeccable service and made our time and visit so much better.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Shout out to our waiter Jake he was so friendly and we had a good laugh impeccable service and made our time and visit so much better.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

2.38 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)

Speed of Service:

2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)

Quality of Food:

1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Very disappointed that both Bradford restaurants only offer halal so had to order vegetarian food. Very unfair not to have an option for other faiths that can't eat food that has been prayed upon or anyone not happy with the painful inhumane slaughter method involved in halal. Please consider non muslims and make your menus open to the rest of the public. Please also tell customers its halal only as I almost missed the small sign on the door

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Rating:

4.63 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)

Quality of Food:

4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

The best service. I eat Nandos quite regularly however this time everything was so spot on. staff are always good however this time i felt like there was a massive improvement in the food and the service timing. I would highly recommend and overall I give Nandos food and customer service a rating of 10/10

thanks Umme

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Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

10-50

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, October 25, 2019

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

3.5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)

Quality of Food:

3 (Average - just as you would expect)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Great manager and top guy but staff a little bit slack on being able to get the order correct as had to go back twice for things missed off my order.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

4.38 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)

Quality of Food:

4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

My first visit to Nandos I went with my husband for a birthday meal the really friendly waitress Zahra was very helpful and kind and explained every thing I was very pleased with my hallomi starter and chilli jam and the half chicken it was so tasty and delicious especially the rice and I'm so glad I was recommended the piri chips I would definatly return

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, July 2, 2018

Time of Day:

Weekday Lunch

Rating:

4.75 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

A gentleman called Ayaz or Ajaz (something like that-sorry!) was very welcoming and friendly. Service from him was top notch and can only hope to be served by him again. Thank you! :)

How Helpful?:

Author:

Pompey Ranger

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

A few tables occupied

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

Rating:

2.25 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)

Speed of Service:

2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)

Quality of Food:

3 (Average - just as you would expect)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

This tired ageing store is in the Leisure exchange complex which comprises of a Holiday Inn, Cineworld cinema, Holywood bowl and Grosvenor Casino. I parked just off Vicar lane in a car park which is free after 6pm and only a very short walk away.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

50+

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Monday, January 18, 2016

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

Rating:

5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Food as usual is SUPERB!!! I am a regular at Nando's and have been for a number of years. My regular order along with my girlfriend is Creamy Mash - Large Fries - 2 Cokes - Full Chicken and a Chicken Platter. YES, I have a big appetite. BUT can you blame me??!! The food is AWESOME!!!! Forever a regular. The staff are so polite I have even had discounts from them from becoming a regular.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

4.75 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Great experience and staff were particularly good with my children

How Helpful?:

Author:

Anonymous (not verified)

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Half Full

Date of Last Visit:

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

4 (Good stuff. Very polite)

Speed of Service:

3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)

Quality of Food:

4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

I took my family here as a treat the kids love chicken so this was the place to go.We usually get a half chicken but i tried the thigh burger and it was delicious the kidseven enjoyed stealing a bit or two.The staff were very nice as usual

How Helpful?:

Author:

Matthias Fielder

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

4.75 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

There was plenty of space between the tables meaning all could get through easily without issue, the restaurant was remarkably clean and well kept. The service was great with all the staff being helpful and our waitress coming to check on us every 8 minutes or so, who would help us with anything she could. The food was great and had a really nice taste, and my peri peri chips weren't too salty either, however there could have been a few more.

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Author:

Damien

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

10 - 25 minute wait

Date of Last Visit:

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Time of Day:

Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)

Rating:

3.13 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)

Speed of Service:

2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)

Quality of Food:

4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Nando’s 80 is located in the Leisure Exchange, a generic entertainment complex just outside the centre of Bradford. We arrived late on Saturday evening to a variety of parking choices but chose to go with the closest, a relatively low-priced multi-storey. After passing Hollywood Bowl, Cineworld and Frankie & Benny’s, we got to Nando’s. There was a bit of a wait for a table, as we’d expected at this time, but this was only 10 minutes or so. Good, considering there were 8 of us to seat.

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Author:

Melissa Wright

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Empty

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

5 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)

Speed of Service:

5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)

Quality of Food:

5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!

Decoration & Cleanliness:

5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

I was on a road trip to Leeds this weekend (we are from Edinburgh and regularly visit Nandos in Livingston, Chambers Street and Fountain Park) and accidentally booked into the Holiday inn express in Bradford. The only thing that made such a Huge mistake a whole lot better was there was a Nando's opposite the hotel entrance. Cue 3 very excited girls! We were the 1st customers of the day on sunday 10th November and went for a hangover lunch. The experience was unreal.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Ryan

Number of Visits:

This was my first visit

How Busy?:

Empty

Date of Last Visit:

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Time of Day:

Weekend Lunch

Rating:

3.63 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)

Speed of Service:

4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)

Quality of Food:

4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

A post race meal needed after the half marathon, so it made sense to eat at The Leisure Exchange Nando's!

Arrived here just after 12pm on Sunday and there was only a couple sets of people eating, so almost the whole restaurant to myself and the food came in just under 10 minutes. Staff were pleasant enough too.

How Helpful?:

Author:

riley_caveman

Number of Visits:

5-10

How Busy?:

Almost Full

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, August 10, 2012

Time of Day:

Weekday Dinner

Rating:

3.63 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

4 (Good stuff. Very polite)

Speed of Service:

3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)

Quality of Food:

3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

Just popped out to the flicks with my beautiful lady, saw the glowing beacon that is Nandos and we were pulled in by the amazing smell of peri-peri chicken. We like this branch as it has some amazing art work on the wall. Usual fix of expertly prepared chicken with a little over indulgence of sides and extras. What a world we live in that we have access to such amazing culinery delights as Nandos.

How Helpful?:

Author:

Danielle_

Number of Visits:

2-5

How Busy?:

Empty

Date of Last Visit:

Friday, July 27, 2012

Time of Day:

Mid-afternoon or late evening

Rating:

2.13 / 5

Friendliness of Staff:

1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)

Speed of Service:

2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)

Quality of Food:

2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)

Decoration & Cleanliness:

3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)

Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?:

I have been to this nandos a couple of times previous and never had any problems before so was expecting a pleasant meal.
Sitting on a complex with cinema, bowling and cheap parking around the corner i was anticipating a busier restaurant than i was met with.
We were shown to our table by lady who i must admit looked fairly bored. She told us our table number and walked away.

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