Bors Hede Restaurant

Reviews 4

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Murrugun Mystic

The people werent horrible, but it definitely felt like false advertising. We were under the impression (from what ever advertising we read) that this was a big medieval fair.. When in reality it is something that appears to be someones backyard and the parking is their driveway and front yard. They ONLY take cash, and you have to pay $10 to get in. You can walk and see literally everything in less that 5 minutes in the little loop they have set up. Everything is over priced, maybe if I didnt have to pay $10 per person to get in we would have paid more for the expensive little activities or trinkets. When you get there: Some of the employees are in appropriate attire and look like they are actually getting into their job and having fun, while others look like they are wearing "sloppy school play" costume shirts over their normal clothes; I would like to say I dont care how they are dressed, but if you are going to work somewhere where you are supposed to be selling a social throw back aspect and you are too embarrassed/unwilling to do it, then maybe that isnt the job for you. You are "greeted" by some kids in random "school play" and normal clothes attire, and they sort of tell you where to park. You walk in and before the admission booth it looks like a "diy construction" site. Admission booth tells you that you can ONLY pay in cash(or check), $10 per person, and then they show you the assorted coins that you need to buy to be able to purchase anything inside. You walk in and there is a little garden area and a building that has seen better days that is a replica of a house/bedroom. Turn to the right to start the loop and there is a building that rent costumes. One has (limited) food, if you have a picky eater (or just kids in general), they probably wont like the 2 options; I heard it was over priced and not good. There were several areas that looked like maybe they have a demonstration or activity sometimes, but was empty when we were there the entire time. There was an area that looked like it was for performances on occasion, but not that day. There was a small archery range, the bows looked home-made and questionable, but still usable; did not partake because the line was LONG and you had to pay to shoot like 3 or so arrows. Instead we watched some people try archery and said hi to the two sheep, their water was extremely low and not really clean. There was ONE vendor, a nice girl who made flower headbands/crowns and little leather coin bags, we got a $12 flower band.. We walked past her vendor stand and then we were back at the beginning again. We decided to watch part of the puppet show, it was entertaining, but the audience was either into it and laughing or they were leaving. The magic show was a little awkward because the person doing the show was not behind a puppet stand and can immediately see if you are leaving during his show; his costume+character was better than the magic show, but still amusing. All in all, probably wouldnt recommend.

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Northwest Dad

Weve been here twice in the past few years. First was a dinner at the restaurant in the late fall. Like another reviewer said, we were the only ones there for dinner the first 45 minutes, so it made the interaction awkward, Roger singing right at our table most of the time. Kind of felt forced to smile and look at him, and compliment him continuously. He was entertaining for the most part and you can tell he really enjoys his job, he plays the character 100% ("I manage the property for the master"). Food was okay, minimal, very limited on drink choices, but we had fun. Cash only, mind you, and it was about $80 for two of us. We decided to come back a year later with our two kids for the holiday festival just to do something different. This second experience was less than fun. Crowded room with people shoved onto benches, the service was super slowwwwww,. They passed food down the table, so it touches everyones hands by the time it gets to you. The goose (main course) was limited, Roger admitted they were low on their meat availability, so wed have to make due (I guess it was an authentic experience, they starved in the old days). But they sell tickets in advance for holiday festivals and youd think theyd order the appropriate amount of food for guests. When the goose arrived on the tray in front of you, you had to rip skin/meat from the carcass of the goose (after others did the same). It reminded me of the dry turkey in Natl Lampoons Xmas Vacation - tough and hardly any meat. We were just missing Cousin Eddie. We joked with other diners about having to hit McDonalds on the way home. Expensive for what you get. I tried to like it here, and applaud a place thats trying to be different. It must be hard to keep a place like this kept up (buildings, staff) vs. the revenue they bring in. We wont be back, though.

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Katherine Glaves

So I have very mixed feelings about the day I spent here. First, I love history, so I was excited about the idea of this place. But the history education part of the village is poorly done. None of the exhibits are well contextualized, although the potter made an effort to explain more about the time. Since the actors never break charchter they cant, for instance, tell you that at the time the village is set in, there was the 100 year war going on or that the Good Parliment was convened that year. Second, some of the entertainment was strong, but most of it was not. There were struggles with most of the performers with regards to projecting their voice. The displays of arms were interesting, but not impressive. Third, the food was good at the feast, but holy cow, find a way to get water to people! Everyone was dry, the day was hot, and water was served in tiny, but authentic, Im sure, earthenware jars. Only one server was bringing water around and she kept running out. The food at the village wasnt very good and there was no water there as well. The feast is worth it if you are an adventurous eater, but I would not have have a child attend it- it is long and you have to wait a while to get food.

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Wally Smith

Zero star really. Roger the Dodger is about the shadiest and cheapest fellow around. Lip service is what you pay for. Bought feast tickets and really wanted to have fun. Some of the vendors are fun, some not. Really only about 4 stalls going. Was it the 9the wonder of the world that 12 people share food, and a family before us refused to pass the food along, and the Dodger did nothing. He is gone unless he sings his Robbin Hood tune. They really do serve one serving of salad greens to 12 people. And one small shrimp. And they dump all the plates in front of one person and shove them along so you dont have time to get anything, and your bread plate, just plain tasteless bread, is too small to put the dishes that are sent your way. Lots of fat people, 250# plus, so there is no room on the park benches, I was half off. No water pitcher, no beverage choice even if you pay for it. This place is just a big drama background for Roger so he can make believe he is living in the past. You are just a pawn of decoration and money down the drain so he can continue with his charade. Just look at the place, it is falling apart at the seams everywhere, and where is the fun and joy?