Nick's reviews
Review of HSBC
30 May 08, 12:17
Petite 
I've seen bigger branches than this one, there is a cash machine outside and a paying in machine alongside a statement one inside.
The staff are helpful but it can get busy if there are more than 2 people in there!
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Review of HSBC
30 May 08, 12:06
Busy but efficient 
This is the biggest of the branches in the city and is a good bank.
Inside could do with a lick of paint but the service is good, more than one person to look after non-standard enquiries, plenty of machines and big enough that you don't bump into people all the time.
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Review of Reiss
30 May 08, 12:04
Expensive
The clothes in Reiss are expensive but a very good quality. This branch is no different, the staff are helpful and the store has a good layout. If you want something smart and don't mind paying more then this branch is a good option
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Review of Coral Brighton & Hove Dog Stadium
30 May 08, 11:59
Interesting customer service
OK, so you come here for the dogs experience, enjoy that because it is fun. The betting confuses me but I'm a bit simple so that might be why.
The food is absolutely repulsive and the customer service isn't much better, one of my friends was sworn at for not knowing how to put on a bet...so that could be better. But to be honest, you make do with that because it is a cheap fun night out.
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Review of Wembley Stadium
30 May 08, 11:55
Finally..... 
Well it took long enough but let me say, it was well worth the wait.
I went to the Community Shield here last season and it was superb. Unlike the old Wembley, they have real toilets so you don't have to go up against the wall. They also have proper seats and not benches like before so eveyrone has a good view. Some bits are VERY steep so it looks a bit like matchstick men.
The walk from the station brings back memories, a great day out and even better if your team wins...
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Review of The Brighton Dome
30 May 08, 11:50
Great venue
I'm not a fan of the Brighton Centre as a concert venue so I was excited to go and see a concert at the Dome. It is of course the site of ABBA's famous Eurovision win with Waterloo...history lesson over
This is a superb venue, the bar area is large enough for everyone not to feel too crowded and the venue itself is great, a good view from wherever you sit.
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Review of Buddie's Plaice
30 May 08, 11:47
Convenient but crappy 
It's great that you can get whatever you want at any time of the day but I made the mistake of coming here sober.
I tried the fish and chips where the chips were pathetically puny, the fish was greasy and the small coke was REALLY small.
Good after a few drinks but if you're sober then go somewhere else.
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Review of Axe & Cleaver
20 May 08, 11:22
Absolutely stunning
Everything about the Axe and Cleaver is brilliant. The location down a country lane in the beautiful Dunham, the food, the staff...all perfect.
This is a typical country pub but a big one at that. There is plenty of outside space for the rare British summer's day. It's really tranquil outside and a great place to go just for a drink or for some food. The food is actually as good as the place itself, superb. All freshly cooked and a real selection on the menu. You can't leave without trying a dessert which will leave you feeling really full but satisfied.
The staff are friendly, it's a family run pub on a large scale, everyone is there to make your experience a great one.
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Review of Dutch Pancake House
20 May 08, 10:47
A pancake for dinner?? Surely not
Believe it because it's happening, you're going out for dinner and you're other half takes you to somewhere called the Dutch Pancake House?! You might wonder what is going, I will tell you...s/he loves you and wants to introduce you to one of the best eateries Manchester has to offer.
The building is inconspicuous, it's not changed for years, everything around it has changed. The cinema has gone, there are new bars and some weird tram thing called the Metrolink has appeared, what hasn't changed is the quality of the food.
So how does it work!? Well you walk down the stairs to the basement restaurant trying to ignore the horrendous orange and yellow walls, until you reach the restaurant itself, breathe in...the smell is incredible (unless there are a bunch of sweaty teenagers in there in which case I apologise for suggesting you breathe in). When you think of pancakes as a meal you might imagine you get a stack of pancakes on a plate, WRONG. What you do get is a piece of art. A huge pancake, thick but not stodgy, either with sweet things on like the basic sugar and lemon, chocolate spread, syrup etc OR you can have the savoury ones, now these are the real gems. You can have all varieties of meats and veg, think pizza but on a pancake and not just ON the pancake but actually cooked INSIDE the pancake, i know...sounds amazing doesn't it?!! You must try the traditional DUTCH pancake which is bacon and maple syrup!!
So how about the price? Well it's amazingly reasonable. You only pay a couple of quid for the sugar and lemon basic pancake and up to a limit of £7 for the meat feast, it's not going to break the bank at all.
If you're off to the theatre or a show in town then this is a great quick place to eat and it's different, it's not Italian or Chinese, it's just plain different and sometimes you know, different is good!
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Review of Boots The Chemists
17 May 08, 17:44
Where's the food?
Maybe i'm being fussy but if you're going to put a Boots somewhere then why not put all of the products in it. As a pharmacy, this store is fine, it has all that but it doesn't have any of the Boots food. The Shapers range is actually enjoyable healthy food but there is none of it here....very sad
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