Lucy C.

Review of Eight Over Eight

12 Dec 07, 10:10

Lovely atmosphere, great cocktails

Had a pre yuletide supper with some of my favourite people at Eight over Eight last night. I've previously only frequented the bar which can be overcrowded and a bit stressful. The restaurant experience is quite the opposite, great relaxed service, lovely bustling atmosphere and the menu was ecclectic and delicious. Great cocktails, lovely ambient lighting. Small but perfectly formed.

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Review of The Admiral Codrington

11 Oct 07, 09:57

Great Public House

I always forget how much I love this pub. The food in the back dining room is excellent and the atmosphere throughout is warm and friendly. There's a great mix of young n' old people. The front pub area feels like a real London Pub while the dining room has a more contemporary feel. The glass roof pulls back in the summer so it's like eating inside and outside all at the same time. Tucked away in the back streets of South Ken, it's a gem.

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Review of Bluebird Restaurant and Bar

10 Oct 07, 15:31

MICE

Bluebird has recently been refurbished. My friends and I were keen to revist and check it out. The refit is lovely, very stylish and the atmosphere feels a lot buzzier than before. The space is less cavernous. We had a lovely evening, several cocktails, several bottles of champagne and lovely food. Until... we saw a mouse run across the dining room floor. And then another! Resisting the temptation to scream and stand on our chairs, we complained politely to our waiter who said "Oh yeah, other people have seen them too". When we spoke to the manager he apologised and offered us a measly 20% off our bill. The next day it occured to me quite how pathetic that response was and I wrote an email complaining. I have had no response to that written complaint. I assume they still have mice. Not the ideal dining companions if you ask me.

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Review of Eight Over Eight

27 Jun 07, 09:48

Fun but crowded

I was here on Saturday, you have to pretty much stake out the bar and hawk around to find a spot to sit - this place is popular and small so you have to be strategic.

Great cocktails though.

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Review of Big Easy

18 May 07, 19:30

Full On American Grub

For a while this was my fav restaurant - I was going through a burger and fries and maybe some mash and onion rings on the side sort of phase - this place does all that perfectly - but it is heart attack on a plate stuff unfortunately.

The best thing about the Big Easy is that they have a brilliant fun american covers band that really give the place a party atmosphere - really good if you have a bunch of people and you're going out afterwards.

Or, if you have a hangover and need real food, this is a great venue. Although you might want to ask for a seat far from the band. Very load REM covers not good for headaches.

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Review of The Chelsea Gardener

17 May 07, 21:40

If you can afford a garden in chelsea...

...then you can afford to purchase your plants here. everything in this store is lovely, but goodness it is expensive. particularly nice to visit at christmas when their selection of seasonal items is fabulous.

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Review of The New Culture Revolution

11 May 07, 17:45

Noodlemania

Fresh, fabulous noodles. Chow Mein is my fav. New Culture Revolution is really simple, the place is uncluttered, totally unfussy but they serve really good food. This is modern northern chinese cuisine, no MSG, just clean, fresh food.

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