Paul's reviews
Review of The Faltering Fullback
13 Jul 07, 10:06
Full (back) of character! 
The fullback is a great little oddity, meant in the best possible way! From the ivy clad exterior to the hanging bicycles and various nik naks the adorn the the ceiling, you have a sense that this is going to be a slightly different drinking experience. Wander through the pub to the back area and there is plenty of picnic bench seating with a pool table and quiz machines for your entertainment, as well as a large screen for any rugby or football games that may be on. There is a small kitchen which serves relatively inexpensive Thai food and some pub grub for when you get peckish. With the added bonus of a smallish, but perfectly formed outdoor seating area, this pub really does seem to have it all, and whats more, the place has a bit of soul about it, which is sadly lacking from a lot of pubs these days, give it a try and you will definitely be back!
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Review of The Gatehouse
23 May 07, 16:55
Very good Wetherspoons 
Ive only been to The Gatehouse twice before, but both times I have enjoyed spending time in there. Unlike other Wetherpsoons pubs, there doesnt seem to be a 'rough' element to the place, this is perhaps because of it's upmarket location! Theres all the usual fair you get from your average Wetherspoons; good quality and range of ales lagers wines etc. without your high quality prices, the food selection is good and again not too pricey with the grill clubs and curry clubs offering good deals, but an added extra here is the decent sized beer garden, which are too few and too far between in London. Best of all is the fact that theres a small theatre upstairs, so you can have dinner and a show all in the same building, superb! Try it out!!
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Review of Chapter One Bar and Kitchen
22 May 07, 17:00
Cosy and intimate bar.
This is one of the highlights of the Stroud Green Road. Chapter One offers up a fine night out, with its warm and friendly environment and fairly extensive cocktail list! Also on offer are a nice selection of tap beers and a wine list to match, although I have not eaten there, the bar menu likes quite appetizing and I will be sampling some of it when I return. Some live music (most nights but don't quote me on that!) in this intimate space sets it up for a fantastic time, highly recommended!
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Review of Gordons Wine Bar
05 May 07, 23:20
Drinking in th Cellar
I had never been to a place like this before, maybe says more about me than the place! Gordons is a wine bar with a difference, the main seating areas seem to be in the actual wine cellar, which at first is a little bizarre, but after a glass or two it starts to feel comforting to be in such a claustrophobic environment. The layout is unique, with little nooks and cranny's to be seated in; the arch-like roofing send echos reverberating around the round which adds to the strangeness and brilliance of the establishment. There is only one downside that I can see, space is limited in the downstairs area and can be a bit of a squash at times but otherwise I would recommend this for a cosy and intimate night out, or for a small group outing. There is an outside area aswell if you start to feel like the walls are closing in!
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Review of The White Lion Of Mortimer
05 May 07, 22:59
Leave Wetherspoons alone! 
I don't get why people are so down on Wetherspoons, it serves its purpose very well. My nearest is The White Lion and I'm not averse to popping in for a nice pint of Perry with a few friends. The food is ok if your hungry, and the layout isn't the worst Ive seen from a Wetherspoons. There is also a small outside area to enjoy the wether (!) if it permits and the front patio doors open to bring the outside in! Overall, there are better places to go, but there are a lot worse as well!
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Review of Park Tavern
05 May 07, 19:14
Dingy 'local' pub 
When I walked past this pub and looked in I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. Sure it looked dark and empty, but I can quite like those kind of places. But when I walked in it was literally like a wild west saloon, the people that were in there looked round to the doorway and gave a disapproving look as if to say 'how dare you enter our pub!' The barmaid was at least slightly friendly towards us. The beer 'garden' that was advertised at the front was actually a very small back patio, which had to be accessed through the ladies toilets, nice! This place is not to be recommended.
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