Daniel's reviews
Review of The London Dungeon
11 Jul 07, 11:35
For kids, but whatever... :-) 
We went here to kill a bit of time one day, not expecting much at all. The queuing can be hellish, so if you really need to go try and make it a weekday.
The place is very atmospheric through its well designed scenery and models, and it does provide plenty of thrills. But generally bare in mind that this is really for kids, so try and bring a few along to use as an excuse. As such the acting from the characters was often hammy, but it was all in good fun.
The whole tour takes a long time, so while it's expensive you do actually get a lot for your money, and I understand there is a new 'ride' whose theme is a hanging, where you are dropped from some great height. I probably won't be rushing back for that but would definitely return if I had to entertain some yoofs in the future.
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Review of The Clink Prison Museum
11 Jul 07, 11:20
A disappointment 
I was expecting quite a lot more from this museum: such a great theme, but let down by rather tacky mannequins. You don't get any feeling of what it might have been like, which is something that the London Dungeon does quite well. I would recommend going there if you want (semi-) scary thrills.
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Review of Nandos
11 Jul 07, 11:19
Fantastic building
It's rather weird reviewing a branch of Nando's on this site but this one is pretty special for the incredible building in which it is housed. It is under the railway by Southwark bridge and boasts hugely impressive brick vaulting.
Whether it should have been populated by a branch of Nando's is another question! The food is exactly as you would expect (very good quality for fast food, for the Nando's un-initiated) so it only gets the extra star for the building's wow factor.
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Review of Brew Wharf
11 Jul 07, 11:13
Great house beers 
The bar itself is housed under the imposing arches of the railway near Bankside, and the interior is very nicely done. However what makes this place stand out is the range of house beers (brewed on-site), which are very tasty.
There is seating outside as well, so this is good option to go for a drink in the summer, and since it's a little way off the main street it's unlikely to get terribly busy
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Review of Wine Wharf
11 Jul 07, 11:09
Very nice, as expected
This is a really pleasant bar that offers fairly decent (but pretty standard) food. The building is great: it's part of the Victorian industrial warehouses that house the Vinopolis museum.
Obviously the range of wines is fantastic, and range in price up to the staggeringly expensive. As such it attracts a few city boys but is far more unique than most city bars.
Try to go when there is live music.
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Review of Monmouth Coffee House
08 Jun 07, 22:58
Incredible coffee 
This is the greatest coffee shop in London. You'd think it would be tricky to create a unique coffee shop concept in London these days but this place achieves it.
They primarily service different coffees through filters rather than via a machine (though they do offer espressos, etc.) and you have a selection of coffee which you pick from the beans set out in front of you (rather than in unseen packets at Starbucks, for example).
Also, they do not serve skimmed milk, so the concept of skinny-anything does not apply. The cup size is also unique - they're very small, probably due to the fact that generally their beants are quite strong. No 'venti' here.
The staff are very knowledgable about their coffee and will help you choose coffee beans to buy. This is reasonably expensive, but worth it.
The atmosphere is great, and decor is cool - big chunky communal tables in the main floor and upstairs in a small mezzanine floor. The cakes and so forth look great, but haven't tried them yet.
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