Nick's reviews
Review of Barneys Bar & Canteen
15 Apr 08, 23:00
Better than you might think 
Sometimes in Brighton and Hove you find it necessary to only visit the cute little bars that no-one else really knows about because it's 'quirky' but then sometimes you just want a good reliable bar, that's Barneys.
The bad points, well there's only one, the sofa's are knackered inside, you could easily slip right through some of them, other than that I cannot fault the place, it's a great place to either start off a night, or even to spend a whole night chatting and drinking.
The drinks aren't overly expensive and the food is very reasonable and excellent. Try the club sandwich with chips which i think is only £4-95. Breakfasts are great here and there is a fantastic selection.
There are more and more theme nights starting, like live jazz which is good if that's your thing. If you just want somewhere that is friendly, fairly cheap and has an enjoyable atmosphere then you should go here
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Review of Bona Foodie
15 Apr 08, 22:19
Incredible food
What a beautiful place this is, nothing special to look at but the food inside is wonderful.
You can sit in the back where they have a little cafe serving all the fresh food you can buy over the counter. I usually take the food away, salads, meats, baguettes and the best, the cakes. They always have fresh cakes on offer, which are a bit pricey to be honest but for a treat they are definitely worth it. Try the lemon cake....amazing!
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Review of Strada
15 Apr 08, 22:16
Beautiful food and lovely setting 
The city is not short of Italian restaurants and had I not had a 2 for 1 voucher for Strada, in truth I probably wouldn't have tried it...but I'm glad I did.
Set overlooking the water in Brighton Marina, it's a beautiful restaurant, modern but comfortable. We sat on a decent sized table for 2, were served quickly and with a smile.
For starter we shared the Garlic Bread with Rosemary, which was simply superb. Garlic bread is garlic bread at the end of the day but this was delicious, served in a nice basket and just enough for a starter. My girlfriend had the Risotto with lots of green vegetables which was superb, good portion size and very healthy. I had the pizza which was also delicious. The price isn't bad either.
Check the back of your cinema tickets from Cineworld because sometimes they have vouchers for Strada, even if you don't and you want somewhere different to eat after the cinema, go here.
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Review of Wagamama
15 Apr 08, 22:12
Absolutely awful 
I had a 2 for 1 voucher for Wagamama so I thought it was worth checking out. I had heard good things and was surprised not to have been before, but this was my first and now last time, I was severely disappointed.
We were seated quickly and the order was taken promptly, the food even arrived quickly, they tell you that it doesn't always come together because of the way it is cooked, that's fine...then the problems started though. Being an authentic 'asian' restaurant, you are only given chopsticks. Because we are in the UK, some of us need a knife and fork as well, we waited to ask the waitress for a knife and fork, and waited and waited and eventually my girlfriend had to get up and go to the bar, only to be told that there are no knives in the building so we made do with a fork and spoon???
Then after the meal we sat for 10 minutes with dirty plates in front of us and had to ask for them to be cleared at which point we also requested the bill. The bill came quickly but when i put my card down to pay with, it took a long time again to be dealt with.
Overall I was severely let down by this place, the food was average in the end, too watery, the service was appalling and it did nothing to entice me back. There are plenty of other Chinese/Japanese/Thai options in Brighton and Hove, don't bother with this one
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Review of The Station
12 Apr 08, 17:50
Great pub, pricey drinks
I really like this place, it's convenient for the train station so if you're a commuter you can get off the train and come here for a quick drink. It is a little bit expensive for the drinks but Tuesday nights well make up for it with 2 for 1 pizza. They are really large pizzas cooked in an authentic pizza oven and if you can't finish it then they're happy to put it in a box for you to take home. The Hoisin Duck Pizza is sensational!!
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Review of Harrys
12 Apr 08, 17:20
The best breakfast
I was told that Harry's had a great Full English Breakfast so one Sunday morning I went with a friend to try it out...well it was absolutely packed and I was told that I should really have booked at least a day in advance, ridiculous you might think but not really, it's just a sign of how good it is.
When I did get the chance to go it was well worth it. The breakfast is superb, with a big fat person's option. The sandwiches are also good as are the burgers, maybe avoid the pie though, the only criticism I can make was that it was a bit nasty.
The decor is simple but showcases artwork from local artists which are available for sale. Definitely worth booking and trying
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Review of Cheeky Chicken
12 Apr 08, 17:14
No, unless you're starving 
Don't be fooled by the 3 stars I have given this, that just means it was as expected. Now when i went to Cheeky Chicken i wasnt expecting much and I wasn't let down, it was grim.
Yes it is convenient and cheap but to be honest there is a reason, it's awful and you are guaranteed to wake up the next morning wishing you hadn't done it...so don't!!
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Review of Lee Stafford Salons
12 Apr 08, 17:05
This is now CLIPSO
This is no longer Lee Stafford Salons and is now known as Clipso.
I've been coming here for a year now and really enjoy the experience every time. I am quite fussy about hairdressers but had a really positive first experience and have come back again and again.
It's not the cheapest salon but it's well worth paying a bit extra. You are offered a drink from the menu as soon as you walk into the very stylish salon. You will notice the vast amount of products on offer, it's almost as big as some shops so you should find the product you need, if not then someone will recommend something to you.
The general staff are very friendly and all the stylists are excellent. I use Kirsty now and she is superb. If you are willing to spend a little more than other salons then you won't be disappointed
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Review of The Blind Busker
12 Apr 08, 16:54
A perfect local
I love this place. It's the first choice for watching football, big screen, big plasma tv and 2 other small tv's as well, plenty of seats as well although it does get quite busy. One secret that you might not have known is that you can reserve a table to watch the game which is a great service they offer, sometimes there is table service for drinks so you don't even need to get up!
Food here is really good, the Sunday roasts, the baked camembert, the sandwiches, the burgers...everything is good and served quickly but not at the expense of quality. The staff are friendly and attentive, the prices are ok for food, the beer is quite pricey though.
They also do cashback which is better than having a cash machine which charges you £1-50 every time. The Sunday night pub quiz is enjoyable as well.
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Review of Sportsman Brewers Fayre
12 Apr 08, 16:38
Go if you really must 
The best thing this place has going for it is the location, if you're going to the football then you really might as well go here...when Brighton move to their new stadium I wouldn't be surprised if this place closes down.
It's a chain which is obvious as there is very little life in this place, bright with colourful furniture and lots of seating. The food is pretty bland, my friend had the salad which looked awful with loads of lettuce leaves and huge pieces of vegetables, not the most attractive looking meal i've seen. It gets 2 stars because to be honest i wasn't entirely surprised about how bad it was in there.
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