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was fine for a Sunday afternoon reading the papers with a friend, although music swapped between sublime Cafe Del Mar esque CD to a classical vibe...not really what I expect to hear in a bar!The staff were friendly and the wine was pleasant and cold. Terrible toilets - blocked, messy and smelt like damp dog. Member of staff seemed genuinely embarassed when I told him this and said he would get it sorted...
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It was alright. Nothing special - although in that part of town, that makes it reasonably different. The beer was alright, the atmosphere was fairly chilled and it wasn't heavingly busy so we could all hear ourselves think. Not that cheap, but it's Covent Garden, so that's not unexpected.
I'm not a regular in the area, so I won't be rushing back, but I'd definitely consider this again as a convenient central meeting place.
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a 'vertical drinking establishment' rather than a pub. zero atmosphere, altho staff are friendly enough.
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Great vibe for a west end bar. They have very good looking staff there and me and my friends received table service all night. The music was lively, the food delicious and I'm sure the blond girl ( didn't get her name) kept looking at me ! Would definitely recommend.
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What a great bar ! Had the unusal experience of the barmaid offering me to taste the wines before i bought it. Chose a gorgeous rioja reserve. Atmosphere was lively and friendly and the bar had a very mixed crowd. Saw lots of people eating but had just had dinner elsewhere which was a shame. I'll definately be back when next in the area.
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Truly a terrible experience.
Avoid.
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And I disagree with you. The music and atmosphere were great and it certainly was not techno! Me and my partner had dinner there on new years day and we recieved excellent service and attention from the staff despite the fact they were probably as hung over as the rest of us. A great place to chill and recover from the previous night out and they do delicious roast dinners !
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I completely disagree with the comment about the helpful staff. I went there on New Years Day only to be ignored by half of the staff behind the bar. When we asked for some pina coladas, rather than being told that they didn't know how to make them or asked how to make them, we were simply told "no". The most annoying part came when they decided to play crap euro techno at definiting volume half from about 5pm. Baring in mind this was New Years day, I asked one of the staff to play something a little less frantic, only to be told again "no". This kind of attitude is a disgusting way to treat customers and I certainly won't be going back.
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Slightly off the beaten track but you can't fault this bar. It moves with the times and is never afraid to try someting new. Staff are professional and friendly. Hats off to the Manager who always greats me by name and whose name I always forget. (Sorry). Entertainment on Fri/Sat nights + the muzic (Managers playlist) is brilliant.
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I really like this place! I often suggest this place to meet up if the people I'm meeting up with are all dotted around London - it's good and central. They have a really nice menu, great steak, fab Sunday roasts and a good "picky" bit on the back if you fancy sharing. You can book the couches in the middle and you get table service if it's quiet - great place - would highly recommend!
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Best comedy club I've been to in London here (and I've been to quite a few!) really friendly nice atmos - I went on a Sunday but I believe its on every Wednesday and every Sunday now...
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Was here on a Tuesday evening for a bottle or two. Was OK.
Jazz band downstairs was a bit weak and deflated.
Nothing special really.
B@1 next door more fun.
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My friend got her bag stolen here last night. Is there a trend? Besides that found the food to be very good and tasty, and we had a very attentive waitress who always made sure that we did not have an empty bottle! I did think that their wine prices were a bit high - over £14 for a drinkable Sauv Blanc.
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I dissagree with those bad comments. The staff there are the friendliest i've ever come across and the food just delicious ! A great place to chill, relax AND party. I'll definately be back
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I had my purse stolen out of my bag.....enough said!!!!!
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Sterile, souless and boring, a typically pretentious attempt at creating 'atmosphere'. If your looking for a bit of character and lively surroundings look elsewhere.
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Good location but thats it. Service was appalling. Food was alright (cheap olives and humous that tasted bad and had the consistency of tuna fish). Bar staff were incredibly rude and arrogant when I politely informed them that my beer was flat. Instead of helping, the manager worsened the situation with his sexist attitude (only replacing the drink when a male customer made a similar complaint). I would not go back.
anonymous - 24 Nov 2004 15:34 |
A fantastic meeting place - accessible from a number of tube stations and waterloo. Cool, funky, great food, great staff, great cocktails ... a great bar!
Helen Moon - 18 Mar 2004 14:50 |
Light and airy pub. Kind of a hybrid between traditional pubs and trendy bars. Does lack a bit of atmosphere though...
Peter - 22 Nov 2003 13:38 |
