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One for the Road

Dongcheng East Road | Dong cheng district, Dongguan, China
0769-22030001
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Ranked #3 of 327 restaurants in Dongguan
Price range: €6 - €19
Cuisines: Asian, British, Bar, Family Fare
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Los Angeles, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

After seeing all the great reviews, i was homesick and went to try their tacos! We ordered several dishes including tacos, soup, salad, chicken pot pie to name a few. It was full of westerners, and felt nice to hear English spoken all around. The Chinese staff werent too friendly, but its well worth checking out. Theyve got a full... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

After 10 days of Asian cusine (which i personally like a lot) it was good to find out this pub. Big choice of beers, sandwiches, burgers, steaks etc. Definitely a place to go to eat if you're here for many days and willing to escape a bit from local food. I got the 300gr "Tenderloin from Angus Chinese Beef" ;-)... More

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St Albans, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

A wonderful night spot in Dongguan, modeled very well on a proper English pub (mixed with an American sports bar) the food is proper all day English breakfast right trhough to some very good Asian specials. Portion size is very generous, service is excellent and the atmosphere just right. If they could just import real ale we would never leave,... More

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Koh Samui, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

One for the Road consistently has a great atmosphere, usually busy but never over crowded with a nice mixture of locals & expats a real fun place to hang out after work or late at night The menu is massive & the portions are Huge!!! You better bring your A1 appetite. What's extra nice is that the menu is not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013 via mobile

Great British institution. Food that you crave for, went for a British consulate get together and finger food was served including the great british classic cheese and pineapple on a stick, my Gran would be proud. Menu is packed with classics and build your own breakfast! Jason is the guvnor and keeps all under control. If in Dongguan you really... More

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Dongguan, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

I've eaten at many bars/restaurants in Dongguan, but none of them compare to One For The Road. The expat and local community both seem to recognise this is THE place in Dongguan, and I would agree. If you aren't in a hurry. I've been to this restaurant quite a few times (Not enough for the owners to know my name,... More

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Jaybaydg, Owner at One for the Road, responded to this review
11 March 2013

Thank you for your review of our establishment. I do hope next time you come in that you say hello so I can get to remember your name. I agree that at times the time customers have to wait to place an order can be long. This is usually when we are overrun with many customers arriving within the same... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

One for the road is the only truly foreign run pub in Dongguan (that I know of). There are other pubs that have a foreign spouse or a foreign partner who helps out, but this is a truly foreign owned enterprise and it shows. A very extensive menu of authentic pub fare with some twists, I find the asian section... More

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Dongguan, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

One for the Road has a great atmosphere with tasty food. Be prepared to wait a while for your order- service is typically very slow. Menu is a bit on the pricey side. I would recommend One for the Road to anyone who wants a break from Chinese food.

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Dongguan, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

Sometimes too much of one thing cannot be good. Always frequented here which eventually lead to not wanting to come back. The food is really good. Big portions but really tasty and enjoyable. Good happy hour prices.

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See 7 more reviews by Ninakins9 for Dongguan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

I like the friendly atmosphere. The food is very good. Service and prices are reasonable. Comfortable place to hangout with other ex-pats or American visitors.

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