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Alan's Reviews

Alan B.30s, Male

Member since January 2010

Reviews written: 3 (1 voted helpful)

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The Old Queen's Head (44 Essex Road, London, N1 8LN)

My best friend was leaving town; because of a boy. Angry & upset though I was, it dawned on me that I should throw her a leaving do so marvellous that she would not want to leave. So I picked up the phone and called the Old Queens Head. I got through to a happy cheery voice to who I ranted about my unfortunate friend & her new partner & why leaving London was such a mistake. And so I explained to her my devious plan. We needed an area for about twenty of us, near the fireplace & had to have some cocktails & canapés. The booking process was smooth & effortless. The bookings manager said she would ensure that the night was my friends best ever. And so it was.

We were made to feel special. As we entered the venue, we were shown our areas. There was champagne waiting for us & glasses lay out neatly. The tea lights all around added to the quirky yet pretty decor & the atmosphere was just right. The music was at the right level & though we could get up from those comfy sofas and sway whenever we wanted, we could also talk at a comfortable tone (OK sometimes it got a bit loud). The canapés arrived at the right time, lush & absolutely delicious & the cocktails were perfect. And what about my friend? Well, she still decided to leave, but before going she did say that the night was perfect & she couldn’t have wished for anything better. Now it may sound like I’m blowing my own trumpet, but this wouldn’t have been possible without the efficient planning & help from everyone at the Old Queens Head. Thank you guys!

February 2010

Overall:9
Drinks:9
Service:9
Atmosphere:9
Value for Money:9
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The Westbury (34 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 5UA)

Great DJ’s, excellent bar food & great service is what you usually get from The Westbury. Armed with this information passed on by a good friend, I decided to celebrate my birthday there. Having lived around Maida Vale I had never before stepped in to Kilburn territory & was pleasantly surprised to discover a bar with the calibre of those in the West End! Right from the moment I picked up the phone to inquire about a potential booking right to an after party feedback enquiry, the process was smooth & faultless.

I decided to pop in to the bar to have a quick look around before I confirmed my booking & was taken up with the amazing interior. The wallpaper, the comfy seating areas & the lovely lampshades (yes, even the lampshades) gave the place a quirky, stylish & yet comfortable vibe. I did not initially know if to book a booth or the Priory Room, but on advice from their bookings manager I decided to go for the Priory Room as I was having about 60 guests. The room had its own bar & we were told that there was a night called Bad Intentions on that particular Friday night which played all the best party tunes. What’s better was that there was no hire fee for the room! We pre- ordered some of the amazing sounding canapés from the menu & kept our fingers crossed for the night.

I would be downplaying the amazing night we had if I had to say that it was good. It was more close to great & perhaps one of the best parties I have had in a long time. We arrived early on the night to decorate the room a bit – their bar back was extremely helpful & the staff on the night just perfect. Our food was laid out & looked amazing, the DJ was churning out some great tracks – they even gave us glow sticks to dance away with! & everyone I spoke to were having a brilliant night. Since it is open late till 3pm, the bar catered perfectly to some of my working friends who came in later in the night. Most of us stayed right up to the very end, quite drunk on those amazing cocktails and professing… More

February 2010

Overall:9
Drinks:9
Service:9
Atmosphere:9
Value for Money:9
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The Blues Kitchen (111-113 Camden High Street, London, London, NW1 7JN)

A great bar in Camden for after work drinks or a relaxed evening session. For me it was the latter yesterday, when we walked in to the bar and decided to sample some of their bourbons. Started off with one and before I knew it, I had five! And although I have a terrible hangover today, I cannot deny that yesterday was a good start to the new year. The soul jam session was very good and recommended to all those who want to showcase their talent and/or those like me who like their whisky with some soul. I will be going back to try those BBQ ribs and more.

January 2010

Overall:8
Drinks:8
Service:8
Atmosphere:8
Value for Money:7
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