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Now refurbished and called Gem but every bit as awful - certainly not a gem! Rude, slow service - twice had to question if the barmaid always served her friends before people who had been waiting ages and was then served promptly. Badly made cocktails in the wrong glasses.
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Went there for a Christmas party and it was just awful. I was there no more than 15 mins when a mass brawl broke out with around 10 to 12 pissed idiots and the door staff did nothing. Infact the door staff were far to busy outside telling people where to stand and just being generally rude to people. The place was that packed that you couldn't stand comfortably and the fact that the dj thought it was a good idea to play Justin Timberlake at full blast all night just added to a truly unpleasant evening. The staff behind the bar were rude and the majority of the customers were just as unpleasant as the staff. Avoid this place at all costs. It's the kind of place that gives Soho and London in general a bad name.
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I was there last night, HELL!!!!
Full of drunk idiots and bar staff dont listen what you asking for.I asked for 4 sgl vodka and received 4 double in VERY double price.
Toilet smelly and not clean.Avoid this palce. Not recomended.
Dont leave you drink unattended cos floor staff will take even if is full.Happen to me twice.
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The first time I went there was completely by mistake. We were looking for the Attica and landed at the Digress. I must say that it was really fun the first time: Loads of cute guys, nice drinks and not too crowded. We went there a week later and the place just didnt look the same. It was packed with really smashed guys who just cant take no for an answer... I dont understand why they have bouncers at the door when they obviously let MR anybody get in. I had some problem with a guy who kept on grabbing my arse whenever he could...He was about to slap my friend when she told him to lay off...The DJ called the security guy but the later did nothing...I wouldnt recomend this place to girls...It's just packed with horny ,ugly guys who think they can do whatever pleases them...And the second time..the drinks were awful...Never buy their long island iced tea
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I popped in here on Friday afternoon to find that it hadn�t changed since my last visit around 8 years ago, when an exceptionally ignorant bouncer barred me for pointing out that his head was the biggest bucket of meat I had ever seen.
It looked fairly empty at 5 on Friday, but upon entering I noticed that 60% of the tables were reserved for party groups. I ended up standing outside where I noticed that they have put a couple of tables and a few chairs under a canopy.
I had to wait for a couple of minutes to be served as the barmaid was rushed off her feet and the 2 managers/supervisors behind the bar were far too busy managing/supervising to serve anyone. When my coughing was heard and I asked for a pint I was served the wrong one � well done!
I didn�t really like it in here when I was in my early 20�s, so it doesn�t stand a chance now!
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Hell. Went here for a birthday party last night hoping the doorman would turn me away, but was unfortunately welcomed in. The upstairs is a very bland, non-descript bar - essentially a characterless bistro that's had some gaudy 4 for �20 chandeliers put up. Plasma TVs are used to show continuous footage of CGI fish in a fishtank (surprised the eco-fascists that seem to infest London these days haven't complained about the garish waste of energy). On the beer side of things, one nitrokeg ale is available (Bass), but there are 3 types of latino bilgewater in bottle - Corona, Sol, and Brahma. Obviously Mexican/Brazilian beer is so varied, it's important to carry a wide selection. For those wanting something a bit more substantial, Leffe is available at a cool �4 a half.
On the way to the toilets downstairs, you pass through a meat-market of office managers attempting to force themselves on their temps/PAs, after getting them drunk on Happy Hour cocktail pitchers. Lines like "I know you've only been temping for us for a week, but I feel like I've really gotten to know you....." are slurred by men with their work shirts unbuttoned down to the belly-button, while shuffling from one foot to the other, remaining completely still from the knees up.
Finally, if you can swim through the pungent air of musk, you hit the toilets, where you get mugged by the toilet attendant. You know you're in a place that's trying to be pretentious when they have a toilet attendant:
Bar: "Look, we're providing you with an extra service!"
Me: "But I'm expected to pay for it, whether I want it or not, and am completely capable of using a soap/paper dispenser myself!"
Oh......and they played about 8 songs Justin Timberlake songs in the space of 3 hours (not an exaggeration). You'll know if this is your kind of place. Unfortunately, it's not mine.
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Awful! Barmen can't make a proper cocktail, the DJs are useless and it's overpriced to boot!
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Horrible bar that has incredibly rude, unprofessional staff. The beer was off. The food was stale. They play tedious cheesy music and it is full of boring chavs. Avoid this place. There are much better late night bars in Soho.
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Anyway, further to my comments below - this place used to be a safe bet, turned up at the door at on a Saturday night recently and myself and 3 friends wouldn't be let in because we didn't have any females in our group - a poor show!
I wouldn't mind but this place is crap and a fall back/last resort when we can't be arsed to think of anywhere else!
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A safe bet for a late drink if around this neck of the woods. Decent enough bar, not excusive, so no worries about getting in, but still a decent enough crowd - more young and educated rather than chav, hen parties and tangerine blondes who would be over the road in strawberry moons.
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We went in there before our booking at the Ice Bar across the road - it was packed & nowhere to sit at 8pm, but the atmosphere was buzzy & full of good looking people. The bar served quickly, alright as as a stop or if you get there early!
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Had lunch in here, it was good value and happy hours are good for drinks.
anonymous - 9 May 2005 20:15 |
Great for Happy hour cocktails. Gets noisy quite early so if you want a natter go elsewhere. Shame they use bottled lime int he Marghueritas though
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This place is a real find for the budget-conscious around Oxford Circus! Decent (non gourmet, granted) �3 lunches on weekdays, proper coffee �1, yummy desserts �1. Vegetarians are well catered for. Happy hour 5 - 7pm on weekdays with a bottle of champers going for only �14!! Staff are friendly, lots of cozy tables, couches and corners and it's never crowded at lunchtime. A well-kept secret, highly reccommended.
sla - 12 Apr 2004 19:41 |
i do like this place.im french and i've met so many people there!
fridoline - 2 Jul 2003 15:04 |
Too many suits and too expensive.
TheG - 16 Jun 2003 18:21 |
used to be best when it was 'Ciaro Jacks' - seems to be a bit lost about whether it is trendy or local
Tx - 6 Dec 2002 16:14 |
They always seem to have a private party on downstairs when I'm there. Still like the place though...
Mike - 22 Sep 2002 13:39 |
