David M.

Review of The Boot

26 Jun 07, 10:12

Not so good

Because The Skinners Arms was closed on Saturday, we had to go here as the next closest pub that was open.

This pub is the definition of a local pub. The decor is good but the atmosphere wasn't so great - a few local men sitting around drinking. The prices were also "standard" so there really isn't any particular reason to visit, especially if the Skinners Arms is open.

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of Skinners Arms

26 Jun 07, 10:04

Cheap vodka!

Went here on a Friday evening for a few drinks with my best friend. I was surprised at how good the pub was, especially since you can get a double vodka for £1.95!

They have a range of other drinks too including several guest ales. It seems to be a good local pub to visit for a few drinks.

The only problem is it isn't open at all on a Saturday, which was really disappointing.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review of Strada

12 May 07, 17:36

A good Italian

I love Italian food and Strada is a nice restaurant nearby. We were served promptly and by what appeared to be genuine Italians! The food came quickly and was very nicely cooked. Probably not as good as an independent "real" Italian restaurant but I was suitably impressed and shall be going there again soon.

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of Waitrose

08 May 07, 12:01

Sneaky Organic

Waitrose is one of the higher class, if not the highest class kind of supermarket - it's way above the likes of Tesco and doesn't come close to Spar or Iceland.

That said, their prices are actually not that much more expensive and in actual fact, some are cheaper than other places. The ice cream I usually buy (Hagen-Daaz Strawberry Cheesecake) is cheaper at Waitrose than the local independant store near my flat.

The Bloomsbury store is within the Brunswick Centre, which is a great concrete monstrosity, but that is another story.

The store itself tends to get busy around 5-7pm each day so avoid those times. Otherwise, it's usually quick to check out. They have multiple checkouts and although the small item checkouts by both doors appear faster, it is more often than not faster to go to the normal checkouts.

Also be on the watch out for organic products. Waitrose sneak them in everywhere and the labels tend to be very similar to the cheaper non-organic varients...so watch out.

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