Mary's reviews
Review of The Worlds End
20 May 07, 16:24
The Worlds End, 
A famous rock pub opposite Camden Town tube. Good live rock music. Large main bar and a sizeable side bar. The beer is ok. Worth a look if you like guitar music and the scene.
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Review of Chelsea Potter
16 May 07, 09:50
The Chelsea Potter
A fairly standard pub nothing amazing but not bad. Not over priced and a good range of beers and other drinks. Not eaten hear but the food looked fine from what was coming out to others. The Guinness is nice here if you like it try one if your in the area or waiting for the cinema opposite which is when I popped in.
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Review of Elephant and Castle
14 May 07, 21:47
Elephant & Castle
A good choice for a local, it's small and tucked away, and usually gets pretty busy - so if you arrive during peak lunchtime you might struggle to find a table, although there are chairs & tables outside. It's a chain menu but reasonably priced usually pretty good. Friendly landlord & staff, main downside are the Kensington locals (lack of manners at the bar, and also they complain when everyone stands outside in the summer!).
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Review of Sainsburys
11 May 07, 18:52
Sainsbury's, Angel
A large supermarket suitable for the weekly/monthly shop. Gets very busy on the weekend and some evenings with the ‘pop in on the way home' crowds. The fruit and veg is always low stocked on Monday's, presumably not restocked from the weekend. Sometimes we also have trouble getting whole grain bread. Other than that generally well stocked with a good range of items. Some specialist and organic ranges but nothing out of the ordinary for a supermarket of this size.
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Review of Chiquito
05 May 07, 11:58
Chiquito
A large Mexican bar and restaurant on the eastern side of Leicester Square. As you could imagine lots of tourists due to the location but it is OK if you fancy Mexican. Lively atmosphere with families, groups and couples enjoying the food and drink - some more than others. Last time we where here we where next to a group worse for drink and the language was not that polite. It's not a posh place and the price for the area isn't high so its not such a surprise and all day drinking trip might end up here. It is usually busy but they give you a buzzer to take to the bar which goes off when a table is free. I like this, it is an efficient touch and makes waiting stress free. The usual selection of Mexican food is fine, nothing amazing but very nice. The mixed platter is an economical starter and has a nice range of nibbles including chicken wings, corn on the cob and the like.
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Review of Morrisons
03 May 07, 19:24
Morrison's Holloway
A large supermarket suitable for the weekly/monthly shop. Gets very busy on the weekend. Generally well stocked and a cheap and cheerful selection and atmosphere. OK but the own brand quality reflects the price. Good if you can use this supermarket for basics and go for elsewhere when quality is important. For example, washing powder is the same every where , cheap here but the deli butcher is great at Waitrose not far down the road. Depends on your time/money situation. We usually end up on the compromise of one trip to Sainsbury's.
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Review of Bear and Staff Pub
03 May 07, 09:01
The Bear and Staff
A good pub to meet before moving on to a show or cinema in the West end as it is very near the tube. The beer is not bad and a few choices of ales and bitters. Slightly small and smoky, but for one or two not bad. Not that touristy considering the area. Not sure I would want to spend all night here but overall not bad.
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Review of The Assembly House
02 May 07, 15:59
The Assembly House
A good pre-gig pub if you're going to the Kentish Town Forum as its between the tube and the venue. Quite large to accommodate all those with the same idea. The larger wasn't great last time I was here but fine for a quick drink before moving on.
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