Clare's reviews
Review of Peppino's Restaurant
25 Apr 08, 16:54
One of the better ones 
This is a real gem tucked away in Charminster. There's a really nice atmosphere in here and the staff are friendly and helpful. Their risotto's are delicious and well recommended, plus the bonus is that you don't have to trek all the way into town!
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Review of The Bank Wine Bar
25 Apr 08, 16:40
As expected
This bar is so so. During the day, it tends to be empty, other than the regulars propping up the bar. Night times are generally quite busy but people tend to only pop in rather than spend the whole night there. I personally find the decor a bit off putting - lots of reflective surfaces and 80's lighting. Not my favourite places!
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Review of Bar Fruit
25 Apr 08, 16:36
Great 
I really like this bar - have had many a drunken night there! It does get really busy, with people tending to spill out on to the street! Crowd tends to be a real mix of people but there's always a buzzy atmosphere and the staff are really friendly.
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Review of Sharkeys Pool Venue
25 Apr 08, 16:33
Don't eat the food!
Despite not being a pool shark, I really enjoy going here. The beer is cheap and there's plenty of tables, so you never have to wait. Best if a group of you go rather than a couple. The only downside would be the food - which is cheap and extremely greasy. It's basically chips, chips and more chips!
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Review of The Moon In The Square
24 Apr 08, 17:29
Wether it's a Wetherspoons or not...
...it's a pretty lame pub. It's gets really busy, mainly due to the cheap deals they do on drinks and meals. The pint and a curry night was always popular. This particular Wetherspoons is probably more disappointing than the rest - it's in need of a refurb and the staff need a bit of customer service training!
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Review of The Hop Poles
24 Apr 08, 17:13
Smokers Paradise
This is a perfect pub for a smoker. They have craftily kitted out the backyard to feel like the indoors - brilliant heating, excellent seating and it's so nice to be able to sit at a proper table with a cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other. Beats standing huddled in a doorway with no shelter from the rain. Always extremely busy, this pub has a real cosy feel to it and is always a nice spot to end up in.
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Review of Post Office
24 Apr 08, 17:09
Average
Despite it's handy location, this Post Office is pretty useless on supplies. I have never had any problems posting things thankfully but it's the only Post Office I've been in that sells cigarettes?? Sellnig single stamps is a nice touch as not many places do nowadays
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Review of Bar Vin
24 Apr 08, 17:03
Busy-ish
Bar Vin is not as popular as it used to be - tends to be more of an older crowd but still gets busy on a Fri/Saturday night. Good place to visit on a night out but wouldn't be thep lace to spend your entire night. Music tends to lean towards the cheesey side - plenty of Wham!
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Review of Coriander Mexican Restaurant
24 Apr 08, 17:01
Tequila!
This restaurant is more about the atmosphere, than the food. Whilst the menu is what you'd expect (apart from maybe the tequila sorbet) the feel of the place is great. It's got a real buzz about it and it's a nice touch that you can draw your own placemats. Interesting to see all the drawings that plaster the walls!
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Review of The Blind Busker
24 Apr 08, 16:57
A Pubby Pub
This pub is not glossy, or showy. It's just a great pub for beer, football and your mates! Have enjoyed a few messy evenings there and vaguely remember they do some good jugs of cocktails! I have heard the food is not so hot but it's a great place for a few beers after work. Also, there's quite a nice area outside which is a real sun trap.
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