Sophie's reviews
Review of UGC Broad Street
16 Apr 08, 12:44
Now Cineworld 
Cineworld is the best cinema in Birmingham, it has the best choice of films and pick’n’mix and they also have off peak rates so it’s cheaper if you go before 6pm.
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Review of Tesco Stores
16 Apr 08, 12:43
Big isn't always best 
This Tesco is VAST so best not to go there if you just need a couple of bits as there is always a massive queue and it takes forever just to walk around and the layout (which they have recently changed) is massively confusing. For it’s massive size the stock still isn’t exhaustive and I have on several occasions been unable to find things. There aren’t enough staff on hand to cover such a huge space.
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Review of The Rainbow
16 Apr 08, 12:42
Great Venue
The rainbow in Digbeth is a great venue. A little bit grimy with a fairly small selection of drinks and atrocious toilets but it’s a bit different and there’s a great atmosphere. The front of the venue is standard pub territory but equipped with a DJ booth and a small dance floor. Out back there is a covered courtyard where the bands play. There is even a BBQ serving up burgers and vegetarian kebabs for when you get peckish.
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Review of Cross Cafe Bar
16 Apr 08, 11:45
Posers welcome 
The Cross is a step up from other local boozers the junction, weatherspoons and o'neils. There is lots of seating and a good menu but it's quite expensive and it's a bit posey. They've not given much thought to the music. Late Licence.
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Review of Sunflower Lounge
15 Apr 08, 15:06
Indie Bar
A good indie bar / venue, a bit cramped but if you can bag a table upstairs then you're sorted. There is often a cool film / tv series playing on a projector on the wall. It might make me sound a bit old but the music is just a bit too loud, it's too small to dance but too loud to chat. If they turned it down a bit it would be perfect!
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Review of Lafibule Moroccan Restaurant
15 Apr 08, 15:01
Something a bit different
If you're fed up of the usual indian, italian or chinese try this Moroccan restaurant out. It's got an authentic theme to the decor and it's just the right size, not to big not too small. There is a good choice of mains and starters the food isn't as spicy as indian or chinese but it's still very tasty. It's bring your own booze which is always a bonus. The dessert menu is a little lacking, the 'morrocan pastries' used to be genuine baklava but they are now a bit rubbish. Service is ok. I was given a finger bowl as I had ordered prawns and the water was straight out the kettle and I burned my fingers so watch out! Apart from that, a good choice.
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Review of Goose At The Fighting Cocks
15 Apr 08, 14:53
Popular place
The Fighting Cocks is probably the nicest pub in Moseley, but as a result it's the busiest so be prepared for long waits at the bar and limited seating or even standing room. However it is worth it, the decor is lovely, the selection of drinks is excellent, both soft and alcholic with everything from smoothies to strawberry beer. The beer garden is a triumph, quite big with just as much attention paid to the outside furnature and decor as to the inside. There is a covered shed that is heated so it's possible to sit outside in even the chilliest conditions. They do offer food but this can be a bit more hit and miss, I've had a bad roast / risotto but their ploughmans was the best I've ever had. So approach the menu with caution. Overall a good night out.
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Review of Curry Garden Restaurant
15 Apr 08, 14:47
Top take away choice 
This is a great take away, they deliver for free, or you can have a discount if you collect. A good menu with your usual favourites + some more unusual dishes. My favourite is 'South Indian Garlic Balti', this is great for garlic lovers but not for the faint hearted. Portions are generous and you get free poppadom, onion salad and raita.
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Review of Patrick Cavanagh
15 Apr 08, 14:42
Lovely Local
A really good pub, with something for everyone, a good beer garden, good selection of drinks, good menu, jukebox, open fire, live sport, quiz nights, live music. The front bar is usually busiest and the back bar is a coffee shop by day with a lovely old fashioned cake counter. There is a function room upstairs that is a good party venue.
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Review of Sabai - Sabai
15 Apr 08, 14:34
The Best Restaurant in Birmingham!
This is my favourite restaurant in the city. I love thai food so have sampled lots of it in various restaurants and this is the best I've tasted. It's teeny tiny so I would recommend that you book in advance. The decor is a little odd with a large graffiti style mural on the wall but the atmosphere is great as it's intimate and candle lit. My recommendation is garlic and pepper mussels followed by king prawn red curry (the king prawns are HUGE) service is friendly.
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