Greg's reviews
Review of Life
07 May 08, 11:20
It's now The Place 
£500k later and Life/Twenty Two is no more.
The carpet you stuck to like fly paper is gone
The awful lights and tatty seats are gone as well
New Dj's, nights and staff with a fresh outlook add to the new decor, plush booths and new lighting and sound system make The Place now Cambridge's premier nightspot
Seriously!!!!
No more queing up in the smelly alleyway, the entrance is off Sydney St and once inside its all very new and very stylish. You can see where the money has gone!
Weekends are always rammed so get there early
Recommended and I never though I'd say that about Life!
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Review of The Penny Ferry
07 May 08, 11:03
Great summer location 
Can't think of a better summer drinking location, right on the Cam with views of green, green and more green. It is almost like being out in the country. Aside from the odd train rumbling past further down the river it's very quiet and as rowing boats dont make much noise very tranquil. This might change on a Saturday as the location is directly across the river from Cambridge Utd. You would be able to hear every cheer from the beer garden, which is a good or bad thing depending on your opinion of the beautiful game!
Loads of tables outside and from what I saw family friendly with space for the kids.
Odd choice of music being piped around the pub though, in an hour I heard Harri Krishner music and the Lighthouse Family mixed in with some Bhangra?
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Review of The Boathouse
07 May 08, 10:48
Nice location, service could be better 
Very large riverside pub in Cambridge. Right on the Cam with a huge four level terrace makes this ideal for a drink if the weathers nice.
Word of warning though, for some bizzare reason they dont have table food service if you sit inside. Instead you're given a buzzer that vibrates when your food is ready, which you then have to trudge back in and collect yourself. Hardly classy service and lost a few points there.
Shame as its great in the summer with views over Jesus Green
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Review of Gourmet Burger Kitchen
23 Apr 08, 18:45
Proper burger
Gotta love this place. London chain invades Cambridge to put the others in the shade!
Great freshly cooked burgers, from surf and turf to something spicy or traditional. Sizeable slabs of Angus cooked up quickly and very recommended
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Review of The Langley
23 Apr 08, 18:41
Gem of a find
Found this bar totaly by accident while cutting through from Covent Garden. Hidden underground its like you're onto something special for having found it!
Great chilled out venue with dimly lit sofas to relax in. feels like a speak easy with nooks and booths in the dark.
Very modern bar with good selection of cocktails, weekends its a dance venue and can get a bit crushed but during the week for food or a drink on a date its my favourite London bar
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Review of Big Red
23 Apr 08, 18:37
If looks could kill 
Looks like a dive from the outside but actualy aside from the rather battered look inside, its a very football friendly pub, with loads of pool tables out the back and big screens for watching the Arsenal. Matchday its always busy so get there early to grab a table in front of the screens
All the staff seem to be in a competition for the most tatoo's and piercings but they serve you quickly and theres a no frills menu for a bite to eat before the game.
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Review of Medicine Bar
23 Apr 08, 18:32
Chilled relaxed late night bar
Great to wind down after a night out, usualy last stop before home. seems a bit small for a DJ and dancefloor but there is the upstairs if you need to get away from the downstairs crowd at the bar.
apparently used to be a celeb haunt, but guess this was a while ago as yet to see anyone notable.
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Review of Le Mercury
23 Apr 08, 18:27
Lovely steak
Always seem to end up here for a meal after going to the Emirates Stadium, must be the French connection!
Menu varies but I'll always try to go for the steak or beef dish. Have always been lucky enough to get a table even on busy nights after 10pm but you might want to book if going earlier
Great prices for London too!
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Review of Alishan Tandoori
23 Apr 08, 18:24
Always top class
Great food and service and always friendly staff.
Recommended for office nights out as always able to accomodate large groups. even then food is really quick and of a high quality
Recommend the Bhuna!
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Review of Greenlands Vodka Bar
23 Apr 08, 18:19
Home of the TVR
Not many places will mix me up a Tequilla Vodka and Red Bull but I can find one here.
Summer evenings you can sit out the back and during the colder months its covered by a canopy and heated so you can still sit under the stars
Busy at the weekends, bit of a squeeze to get to the bar
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