Anne-marina's reviews
Review of Cineworld West India Quay
20 Apr 08, 14:34
Does exactly what it says on the tin 
As mentioned, this cinema is a little strangely located, and if you're not a local, would probably be quite a trek / difficult to get to.
That said, it has numerous screens and is always showing a good selection of films.
If you're a bit of a movie buff, I'd recommend getting an unlimited card, which only takes 2 trips to pay for itself and more and gives you access to see any film any time you want.
Best time to go is Sunday evening - not too busy, but great for winding down after a big weekend.
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Review of Balans
14 Apr 08, 17:00
Good food, good prices
Balans is one of those restaurants you can always rely on to deliver consistent service. Better still, it's delivered by waiting staff who take quite nicely to being hit on while they serve - always helpful when you're having breakfast at 3am after a big night out.
The menu is fairly standard in terms of grilled fish, meats and pasta with some fabulous desserts thrown in for good measure. Prices are what you'd expect for a restaurant in its location, but if I have any tips, it's to try and get a booth in the back area - much more fun!
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Review of Tabernacle Bar Grill
14 Apr 08, 16:44
Great staff, great food, great cocktails
I think the title says it all. One of the friendliest bars just past Old Street tube station which does a fantastic bar menu in addition to making some incredible cocktails.
Best of all, the staff are friendly, helpful and always smiling - which in itself is a bit of a rareity in some of the more pretentious Old Street venues.
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Review of Bridge Tavern
09 Apr 08, 15:41
Great Gastro
This used to be my local and what a local it was to love. A very chilled out atmosphere, with no attitude, and the food is out of this world - the mussels in particular. My other main tip: try out the Sunday roast...
Only drawback, if you're driving, getting parking around here is an absolute nightmare; so either get the tube or be prepared for a long drive around to find parking in a highly residential, extremely busy area.
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Review of Barrafina
08 Apr 08, 16:16
Genius, absolute genius!
It'd be fair to say I'm a little obsessed with tapas restaurants and so I like to think I'm a bit of an authority on the good, the bad and the ugly. Barrafina definitely falls into the first category.
Nicely priced, great atmosphere and with staff that clearly know their stuff.
Only snag is that you're unable to book, so have to chance waiting in a decidedly long queue unless you happen to be there early. But hey, the queue round the block just proves how good it is.
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Review of Albannach
19 Feb 08, 13:13
Dine with the Celts
Too many people think Scottish quisine is made up of just Haggis; thankfully, Albannach isn't one of them!
A fantastically varied menu (though there is the obligatory Haggis, Neeps & Tatties) ranging from Oysters to Pigeon and Venison, it's definitely a place that's much more about the savoury than the sweet.
Most importantly, don't leave without sampling the whiskey. Prices may seem expensive, but it'll take you around 1 hour to drink a glass and so is worth it, just don't drive home!
It's a home away from home...
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