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 Revolution Bar
29 Apr 08, 11:36
Small but perfectly formed 
This is quite a small Revolution and is very popular so it’s always really packed, however a lot of people head to Ritzy at about 10.30 – 11pm so if you’re not hitting the clubs it’s a good place to end the night.
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Review of Chicago Rock Cafe
29 Apr 08, 11:35
Gross 
The Chicago Rock Café is too big and very rough. You’ll probably be familiar with the chain, and this is a particularly horrible example. It has no atmosphere and there are always ropey looking women puffing away outside.
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Review of Orgasmic Cafe
29 Apr 08, 11:35
Don't let name put you off!
Orgasmic is a café / wine bar, don’t be put off by the name it’s actually quite classy inside. The décor is lots of pine and pale yellow paint. In the evenings is intimate and candle lit and by day they serve proper coffee and nice food. Good for groups of girls or couples.
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Review of Bar 44
24 Apr 08, 13:08
Sophisticateed Dining
Bar 44 is a pretty sophisticated place, it’s a bit lacking in character but the food is really nice and it’s a good place for a date or a celebratory dinner.
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Review of The Lounge
24 Apr 08, 13:05
Disappointing. 
The Lounge looks very nice from the outside but inside it’s a bit uninspiring. They could have made more of their prime high street location. Not a great atmosphere and the service wasn’t great when I was there.
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Review of All Bar One
23 Apr 08, 16:10
Good choice
Like the nearby Pitcher and Piano, All Bar One is a popular with office workers; it’s got outside seating next to the canal, a large main bar area and an upstairs space that can be reserved. They serve a menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers and tapas.
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Review of Pitcher & Piano
23 Apr 08, 16:10
Suited and Booted
This place is popular with the workers at the surrounding offices so the clientele are generally quite smart. There’s plenty of seating (they serve food) and a nice downstairs area with booths and areas can be reserved for groups in advance. It’s quite expensive but the wine / cocktails are nice. Located next to the canal it’s a lovely setting.
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Review of Revolution Bar
23 Apr 08, 16:09
Good Cocktails
At the top of Broad Street it’s a cut above most of the places along Birmingham’s most popular party street. It’s a bit more expensive but the cocktails are lovely and there is a lot of choice.
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Review of The Junction
21 Apr 08, 16:14
Lacking in atmosphere
The junction has been recently refurbished (previously drift) and despite a lot of work being done it's not changed that much. Neutral uninspiring decor, bland and dated 'ibiza chillout' muzak it really lacks in atmosphere. It advertises 'real music, real ale, real people, real late' but I think it's missed the mark.
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Review of Reflex The 80's Bar
21 Apr 08, 16:01
Reflex - Don't Do It!
Sure, the service is what you'd expect and they serve beer, wine and spirits - all you'd expect from a bar. But as for the theme of the place... If you look up 'crass', 'rubbish' and 'this bar really sucks' in the dictionary... all reference this horrible horrible visit to the decade, that FINISHED 18 years ago - let it go people... please!
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Review of Bungalows & Bears
16 Apr 08, 12:49
Cool Place
Bungalows and bears is a great bar, quite studenty but I think anyone under 30 would have a good night there. There is plenty of seating and the music was really up to date and hip with a good mix of styles. Just a shame it didn’t stay open later (it closed at 2am)
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