Kerry 's reviews
Review of The Temple Bar
17 May 08, 09:07
Great pub... 
...but can get pretty packed.
Temple Bar is near Waitrose on Western Road so it's ideal if you're coming from the Hove end and heading into town for a night out. It's got two floors (pool table upstairs) and has recently been re-decorated.
I prefer the downstairs area...the semi-circle bar sits in the middle of the room and there are cosy little areas either side at the back. That said when they're showing sport it gets really busy and you'll need to get in early to find a seat. The atmosphere's always really good...even when it's crowded with fans on both sides. Definitely worth a visit...especially if you haven't got Sky Sports!
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Review of Pitcher & Piano
07 May 08, 17:02
Smiley, smiley, smiley! 
I'd written off the entire Pitcher & Piano chain after a bad time at their Southampton branch but this was much better all round.
The staff were REALLY friendly...I thought our waiter was going to offer to cut my burger up and feed it to me himself! Our food was good too...nice veggie burger with big potato wedges...my other half enjoyed his fish finger buttie too.
The only downside of the whole experience was the flat beer. We went to get it changed...still flat. Not ideal.
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Review of All Bar One
07 May 08, 16:28
Tasty tortillas...
...although a little on the soft side.
All Bar One is a good-allrounder. Its canal-side location is great when the sun's out. Nice for a drink and there's a good selection of food from their 'World Tapas' menu. The tortilla strips are unfortunately a little stale tasting....but everything else makes up for it. Good spot...good choice of beer & food...and nice staff to boot.
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Review of Hot Shots
29 Apr 08, 08:30
Oh dear 
Now I think the problem I have with Hot Shots is simply that I am too old! It's a big aircraft hangar of a place with zero atmosphere. Although I did randomly find myself playing air hockey last time I was in there...probably just to distract myself from the sticky carpet and smell of stale lager. Nice.
Half the clientele are like dogs on heat...no I don't want a WKD thanks or a malibu and coke for that matter. I'm old enough to be your much, much older sister.
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Review of Le Lion D'Or
28 Apr 08, 07:38
Hmmmm
It's quite nice in Le Lion D'or on George Street but it feels like you've stepped back into the 80s. If you're taking in a few bars in the Hove area then it's definitely worth popping in for one. The clientele are older (nothing wrong with that) and the decor involves a little too much animal print. But then that's only to be expected as the owner of the place (and many other places nearby) is somewhat obssessed with lions...he's famous round here you know!
It's rarely packed...you can always find a seat so if it's a quiet, intimate one you're after then Le Lion D'or could be right up your street.
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Review of The Sidewinder
26 Apr 08, 16:06
Good pub...good grub
This is a really decent pub based on St James' Street in Kemptown. It's a typically Brighton pub...good music on the stereo...laid-back, friendly staff...relaxed atmosphere and lots of veggie stuff on the menu. It's not all veggie though...don't panic!
There's pretty much always somewhere to sit even when it's busy and there's a nice little garden at the back for when the sun can be bothered to make an appearance...oh and for the smokers during all weathers of course.
I think it's the perfect place to take people who have never been to the city before. It gives you a real feel of what the city is about.
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Review of Misty's
23 Apr 08, 09:06
Blindin' bar
Despite its dodgy 80s name Misty's is one of the newer venues in Hove...I think it's been around for about 18 months. It's a small place with a huge cocktail menu and great staff. There's an upstairs too if it's full-up downstairs and a funky outdoor area with high stools.
I've been there many times with girlfriends and always had a great time. You get treated well by the guys behind the bar...they really look after you. I have to admit I've never spent a whole evening at Misty's but that's only because I've been off the meet people elsewhere but it is perfect to pop in for an hour or so early on or really late for that matter...!
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