Charles Lamb (16 Elia Street, London, N1 8DE) A cute local neighbourhood pub where staff interact with you and treat you like a friend, rather than a paying customer. A great place for a Sunday lunch though i've had better roast beef elsewhere – the meat was slightly chewy and the horseradish lacked a punch! Very relaxed and friendly pub. Go check it out!
Link to this review24 February 2012 | | Overall: | 8 |
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The Metropolitan (60 Great Western Road, London, W11 1AB) I've been here a handful of times and in the last few years and the atmosphere never disappoints. The crowd is mid 20s and the pub is lively with live music or a good playlist! It's a great place to go out on a Saturday night. The only thing they could improve on is the menu – some nights they limit it to items from the “small dishes” menu. I still haven't figured out when/why…
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 6 |
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Taqueria (139-143 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RS) Tapas-style dishes are perfect as there are so many options on the menu that it's difficult to pick just one dish! Taqueria is a cute neighbourhood restaurant that's casual and fun.
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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The Ledbury (127 Ledbury Road, London, London, W11 2AQ) This place is amazing! I don't even know where to start! A group of 4 friends and I went for lunch and were highly impressed by everything – the service, the food, the lot! We all ordered off the a la carte menu. For starters I had the Hand Picked Crab with Wakame Oil, Thinly Sliced Courgette and Frozen Parmesan which was a burst of flavours! My choice of main was Loin of Roe Deer with Beetroot, Blackcurrants and Bone Marrow which I couldn't fault! Dessert of Caramelised Banana Galette with Salted Caramel, Passion Fruit and Peanut Oil Parfait was to die for!! Four of us had ordered dessert and the waiters brought our 5th friend a dessert as he didn't want her to feel left out… it's the small touches like this that make a good restaurant great! We finished with a cheese board of the most interesting and different cheeses i've had in a long time. This place is great! I can't wait to visit again very soon!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 10 |
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The Churchill Arms (119 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 7LN) The Churchill Arms is a little old man pub whose exterior is covered in flowers and flowerpots. It's always packed with a range of different people, making for a good night out. At the back of the pub is a thai restaurant that has a short, simple menu of tasty food. Starters range from 2-5pounds and mains aren't much more than that. Portions are massive and the food comes out promptly leaving more time to drink and socialise. Remember you don't have to be seated in the restaurant section to order food – you can sit in the pub and go up to the thai counter to order! Best time to go is on week nights when the pub isn't too busy!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 9 |
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Harwood Arms (Walham Grove, London, London, SW6 1QR) Being a Michelin star restaurant, I was expecting to be wowed by the Harwood Arms and left thinking i'd had a standard pub roast… the rib of beef was slightly disappointing: the meat was tough, the smoked bone marrow had no flavour as it was deep fried and it came with standard dinner knives and not steak knives making it difficult to carve the meat from the bone. However the thing that makes this place special is the fantastic service, knowledgeable staff and the presentation of the food. I probably wouldn't go again but the long Sunday lunch we had was enjoyable enough.
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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JuJu Chelsea (316-318 King's Road, London, London, SW3 5UH) Some friends and I decided to have a few pre-dinner drinks and ended up missing our dinner reservation, as we were having such a great time at JuJu. The music, drinks and crowd make this place a great night out. Make sure you order the Chelsea Iced Tea which the bar staff made to perfection. This is a great little addition to King's Road!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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Big Easy (332-334 King's Road, London, London, SW3 5UR) Ribs, crabs, lobster, prawns – this place has it all in a fun unpretentious environment! And to tope it off, the margaritas are addictively tasty! A great place to catch up with a bunch of friends!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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Bar Chocolate (27 D'Arblay Street, London, W1V 3PF) This is a cute little bar tucked away in a quiet little street in Soho. The menu of Mexican inspired food is small yet appealing as is the drinks menu. This bar has an East London alternative feel about it. It's laid back, it's clientele come from the local film & tv offices in the area and it's never too crowded. It shut recently – possibly for refurbishments, so fingers crossed it opens with the same relaxed feel about it.
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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Cay Tre (42-43 Dean Street, London, W1D 4PZ) Having been going to the Shoreditch branch for years, I was pleased to hear that a branch had opened closer to home. Cay Tre has Vietnamese cooking down pat. From the starters (piggy aubergine is a must-try and the summer rolls are perfection) to the range of pho's and noodle dishes (my favourites being the pho & the saigon satay venison pho) you'll want to visit this place again and again. The service is quick and efficient, the food is fresh and light (yet filling). Cay Tre leaves you with a full tummy and a big fat smile on your face!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 9 |
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Inamo (134-136 Wardour Street, London, W1F 8ZP) The touchscreen ordering service is a bit of a novelty which makes your first visit to Inamo fun and interesting. I think it's a bit of a fad though and when it comes to the food, it's fairly standard Westernised Japanese cuisine. Slightly over-priced, but i'd recommend going once – just for the fun of it!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 7 |
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Floridita (100 Wardour Street, London, London, W1F 0TN) This place is fun! Some friends and I went for a few drinks and ended up drinking and dancing the night away. The bar downstairs resembles the inside of a cruise ship and is swanky in a chilled laid back way. Drinks are reasonably priced, nibbles are tasty and it feels like you're a world away from Soho!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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Tamarind (20 Queen Street, London, W1J 5PR) Average food, average service, average atmosphere. Don't know how it's been awarded a Michelin star…my local Indian restaurant has better quality food than Tamarind…
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 5 |
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Pros:
1. Basic menu (no choice except for dessert)
2. Delicious simple food
3. Love the 2nd serving!
4. Great wine menu – even the house wine!
5. Lively atmosphere Cons:
1. Can't book, so you end up waiting in a queue outside for over 30mins every time 2. The wait staff often bring your mains before you've even finished your starters!
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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Purl (50-54 Blandford Street, London, London, W1U 7HX) Quirky little bar in a quiet location hidden behind the hustle & bustle of Oxford St with an imaginative cocktail menu. I would recommend Purl for a few pre-dinner drinks or as a date location. Due to the high price of drinks (well worth it) it's not somewhere i'd go for a night of drinks.
Link to this review15 October 2011 | | Overall: | 8 |
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