Sophie's reviews
Review of Bar Epernay
28 May 08, 15:42
Odd place 
Epernay is an odd one, it is over priced, it is pretentious, there is a pianist on a revolving platform. It doesn't seem to fit in with the other more youthful bars in town or the more mature living room type places but for some reason I like it! It's not too loud which is good if you're out with your girlfriends / boyfriend. It's definitely a girly choice and I don't think I could spend a whole evening here but definitely go for a drink!
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Review of The Jam House
28 May 08, 15:34
Mature venue 
The Jam House has a good reputation, due partly to it's association with Jools Holland. I'd advise booking a table for dinner as this guarantees you entry for the night (which includes a mix of live music and DJ sets) If you don't want to eat get there early!
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Review of Lincoln Cathedral
28 May 08, 15:30
Beautiful!
Lincoln is not really a famous city but it really is overlooked. This is such a significant landmark in the region (the scale of the cathedral and the flat lincolnshire landscape means it can me seen for miles around) It's so beautiful and situated right next to the castle you can check out both!
It was given a slight tourism boost recently as it was used as a location for the da vinci code movie.
In winter it looks beautiful, all lit up with a Christmas tree under the arch and on a good day in summer the grass outside is the perfect place to sit with an ice cream from the parlour nearby.
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Review of Frankie & Bennys
28 May 08, 15:24
Why would you eat here? 
I have been to a couple of examples of this chain and it really is bad! It's obvious none of the food is fresh, but you would think that would make it idiot proof to prepare, but no! The food is overpriced and unpleasant, the decor is bland, there is no atmosphere. To add insult to injury this branch is in the middle of nowhere next to a dual carriage way. One assumes they rely on trade from a nearby hotel, why else would anyone go here?
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Review of Old Orleans
28 May 08, 14:52
Big portions!
This place is good for friends and family, don't take your girlfriend on a date! The atmosphere is busy and fun and the decore is interesting (it's done out to look like a house inside). Things can get a bit rowdy in the bar area in the evenings due to the broadstreet location. The best kept secret is their lunchtime menu, it's great value, HUGE portions for about £6, it's just a shame more people don't realise as it is a bit too quiet in the day.
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Review of Ethos Urban
28 May 08, 14:47
Beautiful Flowers
A really beautiful selection of flowers, located next to a popular sandwich shop the lovely smell wafts into the square inviting you in. The 'gifts' are a bit pointless (jewelled keyrings and pens etc.) but the greetings cards are really nice, much more interesting than a high street card shop but for similar prices.
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Review of Thai Edge
28 May 08, 14:44
Not Good! 
I agree with Su, I've only been once because we had really bad service. The waitress didn't crack a smile the whole time we were there, the dishes didn't arrive at the same time, she started clearning the table before everyone had finished and was leaning across people while they were eating. The food is ok, no way near the best Thai I've ever had. It's a shame as it's got such a good location in brindley place.
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Review of Bacchus Bar
28 May 08, 14:30
Novelty
The decor of this place is so over the top it's a bit like disney for grown ups. It's underneath the Burlington arcade so there's no natural light and the place is drowning in velvet, woodcarvings, murals etc. I quite like this as it makes a change from the bland chains that dominate Birmingham but if you prefer simple lines and natural light steer clear!
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Review of Flapper & Firkin
28 May 08, 14:26
Good venue but....
... I wouldn't come here just for a drink. It's quite a nice location but a bit difficult to find if you've not been before. Not a great selection of drinks.... I have definitely been served wine in a coke glass before! The toilets are as scanky as you would expect from a toilet venue and the smell permeates out into the bar!
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Review of Scruffy Murphy's
28 May 08, 14:22
Scruffy by name...
A rock pub with LOUD music it's pretty scruffy but means there's a nice relaxed atmosphere. The low celing venue downstairs is a cool place to see bands.
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