Craig R.

Review of The Slug And Lettuce

08 May 08, 16:10

Good for Lunch

Definately worth a visit. Light and airy so it's a pleasant atmosphere. A nice place to come if you fancy a light lunch, but don't fancy tracking down a Wehterspoons or forking out for a restaurant.

Can get very busy in the evening with students discussing their BUSA league placings

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Review of Burton Menswear

08 May 08, 15:44

Slim Fit

Althought the doorway makes you think that this shop is going to be small, it actaully spreads out once your inside. Mens and women's clothing and fantastically they do a lot of slim fit clothing. If you've been to the gym then you'll be chuffed that not all their clothes are built for someone the shape of a space hopper

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Review of Thorntons

08 May 08, 14:57

No Coffee Shop

This franchise of the chocolate store (I didn't realise they were franchises either) is the one without the coffee shop.

This means that it's easier to get loaded up on all the chocolate they have on offer without having to fight with someone trying to buy a latte

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Review of Sainsbury's Local

08 May 08, 14:39

Beautifully Handy

Even the convenience store supermarkets are in beautiful buildings in Bath.

Really handy when you want a sandwich and it's cheaply priced just like the supermarket.

You can also pick up some groceries for an evening meal without having to make a specific trip to the supermarket on your way home

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Review of Waitrose

08 May 08, 14:34

Great Food

I have to admit going in here when in bath. It was a real experience. The food was fantastic and it was much different to fighting my way around Tesco.

The food is frighteningly expensive and would only ever go in here for a few bits and bobs. However I did feel a bit like a peasant and had an urge to doff my cap everytime someone in a twinset and pearls went past.

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Review of Nando's Chickenland

07 May 08, 20:19

Love Chicken

Fantastic if your off to the cinema. It' upstairs and you can actually ist either inside or outside this place watching the world go past.

Great chicken with the peri-peri spices that is really reasonably priced. I love this place and go everty time I can.

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Review of Lakeland

07 May 08, 20:15

Kitchen Gadgets

This shop looks small from the outside, but you have to go in and discover that it spreads out to the right and also it's also got an upstairs.

Stocked full of kitchen gadgets . Every time I'm in here I can 't believe I've lived without these things. The only place I could find a gravy seperator which I now fell I couldn't manage without it in my life

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Review of Ikea

07 May 08, 19:45

Furniture Mecca

Fantastic furniture and reasonably priced. You'll find something that you can't possible live without and need to take home.

However don't ever think "I'll just quickly pop in" because once you're in your leadaround a predetermined route and you'll be her for ever.

I now realise why Norway was under Swedish rule for so long... they went into an Ikea and it took them 400 years to find their way out!

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Review of Marks & Spencer

07 May 08, 11:19

Worth a visit

A great Marks and Sparks but at discount prices.

The outlet centre is a great place to come and the Marks and Spencer's store is a must visit. You can get everything here but cheaper than the other stores on the high street and it doesn't even feel like you're a season behind.

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Review of Swin City

07 May 08, 10:59

Know Their Stuff

A great comic book shop for you to release your inner geek/nerd.

Everyone likes comics and nobody likes comics like these guys. They know their stuff about classic and new "Graphic novels"

If they don't have it or can't get it, then it's either so rare that it should be in a museum or it doesn't exist

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Review of Steam Museum Of The Great Western Railways

07 May 08, 10:53

Steam

The history of Swindon and the Great Western Railway that had it's works in the town

Look around the steam trains and get an idea of how they were built buy the people of the town.

A nice day out and an opportunity to ejoy trains, not get crammed on one during rush hour.

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Review of Steam Museum Of The Great Western Railway

07 May 08, 10:51

Good Afternoon Out

You can't go to swindon and not geta taste of why the town is as big as it is.

Swindon was built on the railway thanks to Brunel and this place tells the history of the place and how it came to grow

Great for an afternoon and you can take grandparents here who will tell you that this is how trains are supposed to be.

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Review of The Arts Centre

07 May 08, 10:47

Great Little Venue

Keep an eye out on this place as they often have some up and coming acts that won't justify playing at the Wyvern Theatre, but are still good.

It's a good little venue with a family feel to it, a bit like everyone is invested into making the arts centrea great place to be and not just a job.

THey have something for everyone, (some of it not for me) however you might find an up and coming comedian who is on the way to the big time

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Review of Wyvern Theatre

06 May 08, 23:29

Much Better

Much much better since the refurb. I've seen some really good comedy gigs here as the bigger names come through (make a note Dom Joly)

It's comfortble now they've had the decorators in and not quite the uncomfortable pit that it once was.Well done Wyvern

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Review of Angels Tea Rooms

06 May 08, 23:16

Great Tea Room

As a tourist this place was great. I took my parents here and they loved it. A traditional tea room that is perfect for a cup of tea and a slice of cake

Definately worth a visit and when you're looking for a holiday tea room this place delivers what you're after. Well Done.

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Review of Tesco Express

06 May 08, 17:55

Open after 7pm

I was working for a week in Torquay and if I hadn't found thid place I might have starved to death.

They are essentially a big off licence that does croissants. handy for picking up a few bits and pieces, if you're really hungry. They were one of the few places that were open after 7pm so for that I'm eternally grateful.

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Review of Pets At Home

06 May 08, 16:29

Fully Stocked

All the equipment you need for a new or current pet.

I stocked up on stuff here for my cat. They had everything I needed and the cat food was really cheap (but not so cheap as to indicate that it's rubbish)

The staff were always helpful when I was unsure of what i needed or where it was. If only they'd don a course for cats on the green cross code then I might still have use for the store.

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Review of Kentish Lady Hire Cruisers

06 May 08, 16:17

Excellent

I'd lived in Maidstone a few years before thinking about using this boat service. It's great and not many peole have ever been on it, even though they are residents.

You can tour the river medway for an hour or 3 and get views of Maidstone and the surrounding areas that you can't get anwhere else. Allington castle isn't really viewable from anywhere but the water.

It'll also drop you at the Malta Inn so you can have a pint before returning.

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Review of Maidstone Grill

06 May 08, 15:57

One of the better ones

I've been in here too many times to remember. They're lightening quick in this place, the only thing you'll wait for is cooking time if you've ordered something that needs to be grilled fresh.

Cheap and reasonable and open late.

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Review of Kalared

06 May 08, 15:41

Better thn your average Chinese

A bar at night, but also a great Chinese/Oriental restaurant.

A bit more authentic than your normal sweet and sour chines takeaway, but not as far down the road as Wagamama. Think of it as a blend between the two. Reasonably priced and beautifully decked out inside. A really nice place to sit and eat or have a drink.

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Review of La Tasca

06 May 08, 15:36

Fast for Lunch

A nice little spanish tapas bar. The food is simple yet nice and it's good to be able to pick your way through little dishes

I had the tapas for a tenner and it was plentiful and there was adecent choice. They also promise that if you want longer than 15 minutes you get your food free at lunchtime... I've never been able to catch them out yet

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Review of Ethos Lifestyle Complex

06 May 08, 15:33

Good food, good bar

The food in here is based on the principle that it's nutricious as well as tasting good. It accomplishes this really well and I've never had a bad meal in here.

At the weekend it becomes a late bar that covers the courtyard at the back with an open sided marquee.

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Review of Lashings Restaurant

06 May 08, 15:20

Open Late

Open late and a bit different from some of the cheesey nightclubs that you get in town.

Most famous for it's celebrity cricket team which regularly has ex internationals turning out for them. if you go in here, you may well me past England and West Indies player, especially if the team has been playing.

Worth a look and ther are no pretentions about the place.

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Review of Pizza Express Restaurants

06 May 08, 14:31

Live Music

I've been here a few times with work and they've always been really good. The food is great and not particularly expensive.

Keep an eye out for th elive music events that they put on as you can often have a pizza and enjoy some live jazz after you've eaten

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Review of Ramsden's Fish & Chips

06 May 08, 14:26

Good Quality

Good quality fish and chips from Harry Ramsden. They are quite expensive, but you're guarenteed that you're going to get a good fish supper.

You can get better though if you head up the A20 to Papas on the London Road.

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Review of Karen Millen

06 May 08, 13:54

Great Designs

I've spent plenty of time stood inside, outside and generally milling around this place while my girlfriend went into a small frenzy in this place.

She loves the fit and the designs and bought one dress that has consistently lasted and lasted (however she can't wear it to more than one wedding in a year... I wasn't aware of this rule, but apparently its a well known one)

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Review of Alteration Tailor

05 May 08, 23:59

Would use again

Used these guys to take in a suit jacket. They did a good job and the suit now looks like it cost another £250 just because it's fitted to me.

They changed the lining though (which wasn't quite as good as the one I sent it in with. But they did a really good job and you can I would definately use them again

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Review of Music Matters

05 May 08, 22:43

Helpful

A decent selection of music and musical instruments. The guys in here are enthusiasts so will be able to guide you through any issues you have with buying a first instrument or if you're planning on upgrading.

They have a decent selection of tabulatures for different instruments and if you can't see it, just ask they'll see if they can find it for you

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Review of Matalan

05 May 08, 22:00

Hidden

Tucked away int he Broadway shopping centre opposite the budget supermarket. The store is actaully quite big and you might not realise this from the outside.

It's basically a warehouse full of clothes, but you can find something you want and it's always very cheap. Much better organised than TK Maxx which is a jumble sale

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Review of Gamestation

05 May 08, 21:02

Bargain

A shop for computer games. The main shop is full of the new games which are great, but the gem of this place is the extensive amount of second hand games, which are checked for their condition.

If you keep an eye out they often get quite new games come back as second hand which will knock at lest £10 of the new price. Bargain

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Review of Harlequin Fancy Dress

05 May 08, 20:33

Excellent

Definately agree that thes guys are the best. They have pretty much everything you could want and a lot more besides.

I picked up a costume here for a party and it was escellent. Very reasonably priced and the service was great. They were understanding on how long it would take me to get the costume back as well

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Review of Ottakar's

05 May 08, 20:19

Like Waterstones

It's like like a Waterstones book store. If you've ever ben to one of those then you'll know exactly what is going on here.

The store always has something goin on in the window display and there is usually an offer going on.

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Review of KFC

05 May 08, 19:47

Better than some

The joy of chicken and fried chicken at that. The adverts tell you that it's the special blend of herbs and spices that makes the colonel's secret recipe, but I'm not so sure.

I think it's the fact that this place is constantly busy (but not too busy) that everything is fresh and doesn't hang about in the cabinets too long.

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Review of Krispy Kreme

05 May 08, 19:30

Phenomenal

I stumbled upon this place after an afternoon out in London (it included a little bit of drinking as well) and I was famished. But it wasn't a savoury day and I was overjoyed at finding this place that tends to be reserved for a shop in Bluewater and cabinets in stores of Tesco.

Grabbing a selection box of a dozen (heavy on the custard filled) I had one of the best train journeys of my life, just me and my very expensive buy awesomely satisfying donut treats

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Review of Hyde Park Corner Underground Station

05 May 08, 12:36

Speaker's Corner

One of the few times that I'd much rather be in in a tube train than in my car as it's hellish trying to drive around Hyde Park Corner. If you're heading to Mayfair then you'll see why it's one of the most expensive squares on the monopoly board. It'll also be the station to go to for the big concerts here.

It'll get a bit busy when the weather's nice as londoners head this way to the main area of green in the centre of the city.

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Review of Regents Park Underground Station

05 May 08, 12:17

Park Place

A really nice tube station that's never to busy to get in and out of.

Another one of the stations where it's easy to get an overground map and instead of doing all the line changing to get to Great Portland street, just come out of the station and walk a few meters down the road it's pretty much next door and not the 10 minutes walk that this guide would have you believe

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Review of Bond Street Underground Station

05 May 08, 11:52

Shops

This are is expensive, so expensive that the tube station has shops in it. Where else do you get that. Half the tube stations rarely have staff, so shops was a massive novelty.

clean and spacious and not overly crowded (busy at peak times, but this is London) an actaully a pleasure to travel through.

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Review of Chancery Lane Underground Station

05 May 08, 11:47

ITN Tube

If you're off to the ITN building, then this is the tube station you'll need. As you get through the gates take the exit to the right and you'll be on the right side of the road to head up Grays Inn Road. I've used this place lots of times before and it's never that busy, however as it's on the central line, the trains are always packed as they come past you, so if you get on, you're lucky.

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Review of Oval Underground Station

05 May 08, 11:44

Surrey Cricket

This si the tube station for Surrey Cricket club. The pitch is just behind you as you exit. If you can't see it, then you need to head around the corner and it'll be right infront of you.

Never very busy and the station is nice inside. Tube stations are always nicer when there's not many people using them

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Review of Green Park Underground Station

05 May 08, 11:38

Trasnfer

Mostly used for people transferring from the Victoria line to the Picadilly line, but rarely putting there head above the surface. I recently figured out that this was silly because Picadilly isn't that far away and certainly just as quick to walk it.

Never that busy as people don't really come to the surface here, so it was quite easy to make my way around.

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Review of Embankment Underground Station

05 May 08, 10:51

Good for River Walks

This isn't as busy as you might expect, but it's a good tube station to come out of if you want to get the sights of the river.

You'll also get the best views if you walk down to Westminster from here and see the houses of parliament and Big Ben etc.

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Review of Westminster Underground Station

05 May 08, 10:44

Clean Spacious

It just shows that if you happen to run the country then you can chose the tube station that should be nicest, and you can choose it to be the one next to your work

Futuristic and modern (along with clean and spacious along the platform - which is a blessing)

One of the few tube stations where you don't feel like your in a rat infested hole.

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Review of Sony Centre

04 May 08, 13:33

Big is Beautiful

When you're talking about TVs there is no such words as "too big" and Sony know how to do it better than most.

So you've got to knock through the living room wall into the garage so you can see all the tv without having to move your head... so be it.

The staff here are knowledgable and can give you advice on what you should be looking for (LDC v Plasma etc) and they do laptops and camcorders

Sony do some beautiful tvs, but be prepared, you'll pay for it. Hey once you've been in here and spent your money, you may never be able to go out again, but you won't have to with a TV that can double as an Odeon cinema. Just make your money by charging your mates extortionate amounts of money for coke and popcorn, you'll soon be able to go out again.

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Review of Gullivers Land

04 May 08, 13:21

Great for Little Ones

I have to agree that this place looks tiny from the outside. I used to go to the gym opposite and always thought that you could do the whole thing in about an hour, including travelling.

I was very wrong. There's plenty to keep the kids occupied. Older children might get a little bored, but it's aimed at small kids and my nieces loved it. It is mostly outside so it's great for a sunny day, although I haven't been there on a wet day, when it might be a little less exciting

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Review of Ship Inn

04 May 08, 13:16

Pleasant afternoon

The food is nice enough, a little fancier than your usual pub food. The main draw is that this place is out of the way so you don't have to battle with crowds and on a sunny afternoon or evening you can head round here and have a pint outside. The front feels a bit like a car park with benches on it, but you don't mind as you look across the river Medway and the boats that go up and down this stretch of river looking down towards the historic dockyards at Chatham

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Review of The Windmill

04 May 08, 13:12

Airy

A really nice pub, but a bit of a trek to head out to. It's more of a restaurant and the food is very good.

Make sure you ring ahead or get here early as it can get busy quite quickly. The place is clean an dbright d you get the sense of the outside, unlike some of the gloomy pubs that are in this area of Kent

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Review of Piggys Diner

04 May 08, 12:36

Good cafe

To call it a greasey spoon would seem disparaging but it's got all that charm that you want from a cafe. If I wanted silver service, I'd go to a restaurant, what I want is egg and beans and bacon etc then i come to Piggys

Nicely cooked, nicely priced and washed down with a cup of tea. Nicely priced and as they churn out plenty of breakfasts they know what they're doing and it's all cooked fresh.

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Review of Cumin Club

04 May 08, 12:04

Good for Groups

A really nice curry house. I've been here several times on work dos and they've been really accommodating, especially when the invitable "i can't remember what I ordered" happens when they're bringing food out.

The curry was really nice and I have to congratulate them on being one of the few places to do a decent onion bahji

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Review of Clegg Chemist

04 May 08, 11:54

Great Service

One of those old school quirky chemists that sells medicines, combs and pens (I don't know why, they always had, ever since I was a kid)

They're very handy and I like the old school way they work. i had a list of things I needed and as it was quiet, the lady took the list off me and whipped around the shop taking all the items off the shelves, rung them up and I was pleasantly surprised that they don't stock the named brands, there were the same products but just basic no frills versions that were really cheap. Excellent

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Review of Malta Inn

04 May 08, 11:22

Perfect Sunday in Maidstone

The perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Walk from the town centre through Millenium park and along the river to the Malta Inn. Then you can reward yourself with a cold pint sat outside on one of the benches right next to the river's edge.

The pub is a Beefeater and is typical food wise for the chain. It's not going to set your world on fire, but it's good enough for a lunch. During the Summer, they also have a BBQ going as well, which is a great idea.

You can also take a boat from the town centre to the Malta and it's a great way to see Maidstone without having to drive along the A229

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Review of Forbuoys

04 May 08, 10:59

Massive

A big forbouys store in the Chequers Centre. Much bigger than you'd expect and full of all the magazines you can name (and probably a lot that you can't name as well)

All the food and snacks are quite pricey and a lot more than you'd expect from a supermarket, but if you need a drink then you might as well get it here and pick up a copy of amateur photographer

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Review of Timpson

04 May 08, 10:56

Handy

Handily they cut me a new set of door keys instantly when I was in a jam.

They had all the types of keys that people produce which was very handy... they were even nice enough to fix a pair of shoes that were coming apart and the repair has lasted as well

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Review of The Golden Boot

03 May 08, 23:19

Olde Shoe Shoppe

A good shoe shop which is a nice change from the normal high street shops that you get.

They have a good range of shoes, they're not cheap, but the shops almost Olde Shoppe look on the outside with the giant golden boot hanging outside draws you in.

It's not a budget shop and you can easily blow a lot of money in here, but the shoes are of good quality

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Review of Cycles UK

03 May 08, 22:42

Good range

A cracking cycle shop in the chequers centre. It's got everything from kids' first bikes to specialised mountain bikes.

They also have a range of accessories for your bike too as well as all the safety equipment.

the guys here are knowledgable and will help you with what you need

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Review of J C Rook & Sons

03 May 08, 22:32

Meat

An institution in the Chequer's centre and has always been here. They have a massive selection and are always willing to help you by butterflying a joint or deboning something before you take it home.

Lots of cuts to choose from and reasonably priced. It always smells of meat and that is reassuring nowadays in the time of supermarkets cling film sealed non animal related meat processing

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Review of RCB Books

03 May 08, 20:48

Higgledy Piggledy

A fantastic little book shop full of unusual and main stream books, both new and second hand

As you walk down through the arcade past the tropy shop, the book store is spilling out all over the place. It has some order to it, but a bit chaotic which is what gives this place it's charm. In place of the regimented chain book stores, the higgledy piggledy nature of the place draws you in, like you've just stepped into your own Portabello Road

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Review of Red Lion

03 May 08, 20:38

Country Pub

A typical little English pub.

Buy yourself a pint of the local brewery's ale or sit contented with the normal lagers that every bar has and suck in the surroundings of a typical Oxfordshire village.

You can sit outside the pub, but outside the front on the tables that go onto the square and stare up at the local church and sit and watch the world go by

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Review of Rose Revived Inn

03 May 08, 20:33

Oxford Pub Postcard

I took my grandmother here for lunch as it was her birthday and she loved it.

This place is probably how many people picture an Oxfordshire pub from their times watching Inspector Morse. If a cold beer as the river flows past the beer garden is what you want then the Rose Revived delivers it in spades.

This is really one of the most picturesque settings for a pub in Oxfordshire, sharing this accolade with the Maybush (just across the road) and the Trout at Wolvercote.

The pub sits just off the A415 next to the bridge and the river flows right past the beer garden giving you great views of the Thames (it becomes the isis at some point near Oxford and nobody ever seems to know why) and the ability to hire an electric punt at the foot of the garden so you can have an hour's messing about on the river without having to put in the elbow grease to move the boat, or indeed lose the pole in the abundant Thames mud.

The food is plentiful and well done. Not too fancy, but certainly filling. I went on a Saturday lunchtime and inside it was cool even though the sun was shining on the benches outside. Counting the number of tables, they were only at a quarter of capacity, yet still seemed a little overrun. A simple sandwich took half an hour to arrive, so I wouldn't like to see what it's like in the height of summer.

The staff were polite and friendly and were happy for us to take up the table for as long as we wanted chatting. Having been before I opted for a child's portion for my grandmother and that was more than enough for her, even the steak sandwich (which was a bit more than the medium rare I asked for) and chips was like a full meal. Prices were reasonable, lunch and a round of drinks for 5 came to around £45.

This is an ideal way to spend a sunny afternoon and the photos I've added will hopefully make you realise, that if you're after "Picture Postcard" Oxford then the Rose Revived is definately a place to visit

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Review of Michael Waterton

02 May 08, 16:08

Great

Take a trip out of town and down here.

They do bespoke suits and alterations. If you have a jacked it can be made to look very expensive if it fits you properly and these guys do a great job.

I took an cheap jacket in here to have it taken in and I'm really pleased with the results

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Review of Cogges Manor Farm Museum

01 May 08, 23:05

Won't break the bank

A good cheap-ish day out for the family

I used to go here as a kid and still come here every now and then. There's plenty to do and you get to play farmers til the cows come home (or until they close)

As you're on the edge of the countryside when you visit this place, it's a short walk for a country picnic. I know that Oxford isn't exactly a bustling metropolis, but Cogges is a great way to get into the country.

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Review of Blenheim Palace Gardens

01 May 08, 22:57

Better than the Palace

The gardens are actually much better than the Palace itself. There is lots of space to get lost in.

Sculpted by Capability Brown the grounds are fantastic and you can head down to the lake or head round the ornamental gardens.

The palace is a bit dull, but the grounds are fantastic

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Review of The Old Fire Station

01 May 08, 22:50

Safe and Great

An old throw back to my days in Oxford and somewhere that i've still gone to all the way through.

80s and 90s and today (I'm sure that's a strapline for a radio station) I love this place and it's a nice environment. There's not sense of undercurrent of violence (which you sometimes get in this Oxford)

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Review of Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel

01 May 08, 22:45

Great for Weddings

Right on the river with fantastic views. the hotel is really nice on the inside and the catering is great.

Certainly one of the nicest hotels in Oxford. I had a friend who had his wedding here and it's was a great location and the staff were well set up to cater for weddings and guests

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Review of The Randolph Hotel

01 May 08, 22:31

Afternoon Tea

I took my mum here for afternoon tea. The sandwiches were great and so was the tea.

There was a load of sandwiches and cakes and it's much nicer than your average starbucks. Certainly worth it for a bit of class in Oxford

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Review of Park End Club

01 May 08, 21:56

Much Better

Finally refurbished which as has been said before. Thank god because it was a bit of a dive before.

But now the rooms are fully defined and nice places to be. And Park End will always have a place in my heart as I once met Joey Beauchamp here. I get the feeling he wasn't as excited to meet me

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Review of Cobtree Manor Park Golf Course

01 May 08, 18:02

Driving Range

This review is for the shop and driving range.

The driving range is great. They have automatic tees (hoppers) that load the ball onto the tee for you which is great if you're trying to keep your posture straight.

You an go through a load of balls very quickly though and you'll be tempted to buy some more (you'll end up with a sore back in the morning though)

A good driving range and a well stocked shop where you can try out all the putters as well. Brilliant

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Review of American Golf Discount Centre

01 May 08, 17:58

Golf Bargains

Golf bargains. If you've ever been to a golf shop at a golf club or course then you'll know that prices can be high.

If you can tear yourself away from the high street then head up here for some bargains. They have loads of stock to choose from and it's much cheaper than other places.

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Review of John Lewis

01 May 08, 17:37

Car Park Labyrinth

One of the biggest John Lewis Stores around in the UK.

Everything from cookware, sports equipment and clothes. It's a proper department store.

However, take note of which entrance you came through if your car is parked out the back of this place otherwise you could be going round and round in circles before you find it again

I've used the phrase "I'm sure the door was by the curtains... where the hell are the curtains?"

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Review of Pregalicious Partnership

01 May 08, 17:33

Pregalicious

"I look like a cow" "I look horrible" "Take those F*&£ing dungarees away from me or I'll kill you"

all sentences that my brother in law heard from his pregnant wife. When they visited me I took them into this independent boutique tucked away in the royal star arcade. The staff were helpful and kind and mysister came out with some clothes she liked and flattered her pregnant figure. Also my brother in law though I was a saint for saving the marriage (I also bought them a playstation for their wedding present, so I'm an awesome person to have around... I thank you)

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Review of Corrupt Clothing

01 May 08, 17:17

Top Service

A little shop in the corner of the Royal Star Arcade, so you have to make a specific trip to go and visit it

However, if you don't want to go to Bluewater for designer brands then you can get them here.

A good line in G-Star Raw jeans and t-shirts. They have a nice selection and are exceptionally friendly. So friendly that my friend didn't have much time, rang ahead and they picked out some stuff that he might like in his size so he could go straight in and try it on with out having to browse

Now that's service

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Review of Blacks Bedford

01 May 08, 16:22

Efficient

It's basically like Millets. It's good though and they have plenty of stuff for any outdoor excursion.

it's not as specialised as Snow and Rock, but not all of us are conquering everests...a lot of us are just going hill walking so it's perfectly pitched

The staff were helpful and I found what i was after really quickly, which is handy as my parking was rapidly running out and i didn't have time to mess around

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Review of Millets

01 May 08, 16:19

Camp-Tastic

Plenty of camping and outdoor equipment.

There is plenty of different items to choose from laid out on the shop floor (which was ok as I don't think i've seen the place really busy at any point so they've got it right)

There's more stock up the stairs at the back of the shop so have a look up there as well. A nice tidy shop as well as the last time they were in there they were scrubbing the windows with extra vigour

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Review of Ernest Jones

01 May 08, 15:43

Watch Mecca

If, like me, you like to stare at watches, then Ernest Jones is a mecca.

They have a really good selectiona nd the staff were helpful in letting me try all the watches on until I found something that I really wanted.

They never lost patience as I ummed and erred over which one to buy

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Review of Baker Bros Jewellers

01 May 08, 15:40

Diamonds are forever

I have to agree that Bakers are the diamond specialists.

The staff are always helpful and friendly and will talk you through everything (even if you don't know your carrotts from the carats)

They can also advise you on what is suitable and the best value or your price range

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Review of Masons

01 May 08, 15:37

Jeans and T-Shirts

The menswear shop is the antithesis of the shop opposite (Claytons) by aiming for an sub 30s market

Jeans and selections of T-shirts and shirts.

The shop is quite small, but it's nice to pop in and have a browse away from the generic high street chains that you find in every town.

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Review of Claytons

01 May 08, 15:28

Well Heeled

Best classic men's clothing for the well heeled country gent

It's actually a good selection of clothes for someone over 40. Plenty of smarth clothing available and more casual slacks and shirts

I scoffed as I walked past this place, but realised when I went in that the clothes were of good quality and my dad would absolutely love it in here (and he hates shopping) They know their market and have targetted it really well

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Review of Sainsburys

01 May 08, 15:23

Open from 7am on Sunday

This is a rating for the garage that is on chain hill and a little way away from the supermarket itself

The garag is open from 7am every day (including sunday) and has a very spacious shop with all the name brands you would expect in a sainsburys. It's a bit less to offer than a Tesco Express, but still a lot on offer.

If you're going through the car wash remove your areal or you're taking your life into your hands and it's nearly ripped the thing off.

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Review of Arc Car Wash Whitstable

01 May 08, 15:17

Still got the arial

I always used this place as it was fast cheap and reliable

The car came out looking gleaming (which was suprising at the amount of dirt that i'd let build up)

It's also one of the few car washes that doesn't almost remove the car arial... so well done Arc

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Review of Magnum Wine Shop

30 Apr 08, 22:41

Know their stuff

A really good wine shop and the guys in here care about their stuf.

Friendly and part of the growing family of businesses in Old Town they often have winetastings and will help you out if you're after anything specific

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Review of Turrill Sculpture Garden

30 Apr 08, 22:22

Hidden Gem

Not many people know about this place. A lot of them have lived in Oxford for a long time but still haven't discovered this garden.

I agree, that it's a good place to take an hour to avoid the hustle and bustle of Oxford. If you need to get away from work then you can waaste some time here

A bit of peace and quiet tucked away in summertown. If you don't want a pub garden for lunch tnen go down here

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Review of Oxford University Rugby Football Club

30 Apr 08, 22:10

Good Quality rugby

You'd be surprised how high the quality of rugby is here. Oxford have been captained by a previous Wallaby captain, although in the twighlight of his career

It's not all rah-rah students it's good rugby against qualit opposition and you're able to have a beer as you watch it too.

Not expensive and if you love rugby then you can do far worse than come here to watch a game

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Review of Tootsies

30 Apr 08, 18:35

Great

A really nice place to eat. The area of the castle is beautiful at night and makes it a much more pleasant experience that it could otherwise have been

The food is good quality and the low level lighting makes it an ideal date place without being too pushy

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Review of Antoniou Hairdressers

30 Apr 08, 17:28

Repaired the Irrepairable

I sent an ex girlfriend in here after an horrific haircut (I couldn't see the problem, but I'm a bloke so I didn't understand the fact that the world had ended)

The poeple in here were very good and helped her out and stopped the crying (thank goodness) and did a great reapir job. Well don Antoniou

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Review of Whitstable Rugby Club

30 Apr 08, 17:17

Small but Perfectly Formed

Whitstable Rugby club is a small club off the Thanet way, tucked next to Sainsburys however the quality of rugby is really good.

You can watch from the balcony on the clubhouse with a cold beer in your hand which is perfect.

They also have a small gym, which is basic, but probably has all the free weights you could want to bulk up on. Plus... it's really cheap so headdown there, the guys are really friendly.

But... never use the handily placed shampoo bottle in the showers. It's full of immac and will make your hair fall out. You hve been warned

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Review of Middlesbrough Football & Athletic Co (1986)

30 Apr 08, 17:02

Take a Coat

A cracking stadium well thought out and the facilities are much better than their previous stadium (which, if I'm fair... was a hole)

The football is ok, however I've no idea how they get brazillians to come here as the skyline is just power stations and it's also flippin cold! If it's not July, then you'll need a coat!

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Review of Moss Bros

30 Apr 08, 16:44

Very Helpful

Don't just wander along the high street in Canterbury, make sure you explore some of the parallel streets and the ones that head down to the Cathedral

Moss Bros is here and they do a good line in shirts. If you need to get dressed up for a black tie ball then check them out, they've always been helpful when I've had to rent a dinner jacket or tux

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Review of Slater Menswear

30 Apr 08, 16:18

Hidden Gem

A hidden gem in Canterbury that deals specifically in menswear

It's up some stairs so it's not immediately obvious that it's there.

It has a wide selection in a very large shop with loads of choice. Staff are helpful and friendly and it's all very good quality

The main selling point for me is that it's not a high street chain so you won't have seen stuff like here before, unlike some of the places where it's exactly the same no matter which shop or city you're in.

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Review of Bedford Creative Arts

30 Apr 08, 15:57

Fascinating

Fascinating and not just an art gallery. When I went in there, they were showing an artist's work which was portraits of Morris Men from the local area.

I didn't think I'd be interest, but it drew me in as I wasn't even planning on going in here.

They have facilities if you want to get into art and photography and the people will help you start out or talk you through the art on show

Not enough people go in here and they really ought to

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Review of Slater Menswear

30 Apr 08, 15:52

Hidden Gem

This is a bit of a hidden gem that you have to be shown by an "insider" as it's up some stairs and doesn't look like a shop

That is until you get upstairs. It's a well stocked spacious and well laid out shop

The clothes are designer brands and affordable high street items. They do a good line of shops and the clothes are of good quality. I know this because I still have a prescious red hooded sweater that is still going strong after 5 years.

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Review of Chaucer Bookshop

30 Apr 08, 15:45

First Ed

It makes sense that this place is here as Canterbury is a place where rare and antique books were often first written and published

This is a little shop that looks like a house but is fascinating. I felt like an intruder at first, but quickly lost myself in the rare first editions and very old maps.

The person in the shop was extremely helpful and talkative. You can tell that rare books and first editions were their passion

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Review of Early Learning Centre

30 Apr 08, 15:27

Educational and long lasting

If you're buying stuff for children and you don't want it to be tat... or you're like my family and are obsessed with "educational toys" then you can hit a happy middle ground here.

There's a good range of toys and books that will stimulate little minds. I was once dispatched here for birthday presents for my niece and she's still playing with a lot of stuff that came from here, or it's been passed down to younger siblings. The staff were helpful and there was plenty of choice in this store

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Review of Build-A-Bear Workshop

30 Apr 08, 15:23

Let the kids do it

I once built a bear for my niece, but made sure she was with me. It can seem like a long winded process if you do thi on your own, but the kids love it.

She enjoyed building "bear" from scratch (she chose the name, not me) I also skillfully avoided adding the voice box, which gave me some brownie points with my sister.

It's not as cheap as a normal teddy, but it's the fact that it's personalised is the plus point.

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Review of Debenhams

30 Apr 08, 14:44

Several levels

Over several levels and if you're taking a wheelchair you might want to pick your entrace wisely otherwise you're going to have to use the lift.

The menswear section was extensive enough, with women's and childrens stuff upstairs

They do a hire service for suits and the staff are helpful enough. They'll always come over and ask you if you need anything specific.

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Review of Walters & Co

29 Apr 08, 22:53

Great for DJ Hire

An outfitter of Oxford University students that has been around for ages.

If you want to look like an intellectual with green courdroy and elbow patches then this is a good place to start. The do a good range of shirts and jackets though and have on site tailors

I hired a dinner suit from here and the staff were very helpful and the price was very reasonable (plus I had the thing for nearly a week)

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Review of Christ Church College

29 Apr 08, 22:46

Check Out The Meadows

This is the best known college of Oxford and simply it's the biggest.

The grounds inside the college are large and spacious (and found in many an episode of Inspector Morse) but the real treat here is the treat is the meadows that are the banks of the Isis (Thames) where you can laze away a summer afternoon pretending you're Lewis Carrol writing Alice in Wonderland

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Review of Matalan

29 Apr 08, 22:12

Warehouse Discount Store

It's like TK Maxx but with direction order and purpose. The clothes are well arranged like a large department store even though you're aware you're in a warehouse.

It's probably a bit biased, but I'm marking them well as I did the official opening of this place... how very local radio of me!

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Review of Marks & Spencer

29 Apr 08, 22:10

Fast Food Court

Part of the new Whitefriars section of Canterbury's shopping area.

It's a typical M&S, however it has a big food court and surprisingly for marks and sparks... they actually have enough tills so that you can get in and out of the shop quickly... especially if you're treating yourself for lunch

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Review of The Canterbury Tales

29 Apr 08, 21:59

Fascinating

This sin't the cheapest place to go, but Chaucer is an integral part of Canterbury's history.

Fascinating to look around (don't worry it's not all in middle english, so even if you remember the first few lines of the Wife of Bath from sixth form but not much else you'll be ok) and it's not too intellectual that kids won't enjoy it.

If you're going in Summer then be prepared to queue behind a large group of foreign school kids who probably haven't got a clue why they're there.

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Review of Sainsburys

29 Apr 08, 19:02

Best In Swindon

Probably the best supermarket that there is in Swindon.

it's not as busy as Tesco and the produce is a bit nicer as well.

it's a good size and there's a homebase next door to make it convenient for one stop. Unlike other Sainsburys the shelves are all fully stocked and there is a cafe as well.

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