Maggie's Reviews

After being closed for refurbishment for a couple of weeks, we, the "locals', were keen to see the new pantechnicon. Love the refurb – much more cosy than before – helped by the fact that one does share elbows with neighbours – all of whom are charming! Espresso Martini as good as ever, fillet steak as good as ever, frites absolutely shockingly bad – have the mash! Great staff – very chatty – very southern hemisphere. Overall, continues to be a good slightly pricey trendy pub – but what can you expect for the location!

Having heard so much about Polpo, we were really pleased to get a table. Early evening and the place was buzzing – it looked like it would be great fun. Oh dear here is another example of a restaurant that is now too popular and struggling to keep up with its reputation. The service was poor – too few staff, not enough room for them to move and their stress was obvious in their faces and behaviour. The food was really average – nothing wrong but not memorable. The noise levels meant it was impossible to hear the person opposite me! Tables too small and the plates too big! Maybe lunchtime would be better…