Bar 98, Stoke Newington

Very poor. OK decor and initial impression but the cocktail lounge staff seemed startled by orders for actual cocktails; taking an age to get it together. Same story with food - fine when it arrived but at those prices you expect it to be stunning and on your table in less than the hour it took ours to turn up.

Genial waiting staff but such an overall lack of competent customer service that I can't imagine they will get much repeat custom. Owner managed I understand.

8 Dec 2004 09:50