Little update - after speaking with my dining companions I discovered that not everyone was as happy as I originally thought, so here are the comments.
"...thought the service a little on the slow side , seeing as we were very few customers. Would have liked to see some bread on offer , rather tasty with pasta and moules, although probably better for our figures. Found the place dark and unattractive but then it is meant to be a bar. Would not be tempted to go back.
My meal was just OK."
And
"Thought the resto was nice , good food,
good value. I had the roast beef sandwich, very juicy, not dried out! Would definitely go back! I don't think the server told us her name ! Could it be?"