Chris's reviews
Review of The Pilgrim
25 Apr 08, 15:05
join the pilgrims 
The Pilgrim is a real hit with the locals, the cheap beer, good atmos and a variety of music. real positve of this place is the cheap food made in the cantine like kitchen towards the back of the pub. The cooks are all friendly when they serve you and its much like being cooked for by your mum!
Its a great place to meet friends before a big night out, or simply go for a quite pint two.
One night in particular is the 'open mic' on a sunday, this allows for some of liverpools more colouful characters to showcase their singing talents which makes for an enjoyable evening.
Overall an excellent local, with cheap beer, and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Review of The Cavern Club
25 Apr 08, 15:03
beatles fan 
The Cavern in Liverpool is of course home to The Beatles. It is situated on Matthew Street in Liverpool City Centre.
It is world famous and many visitors flock to the venue from every part of the globe. Each time I have been there are visitors from Japan, France, Spain and many more all taking as many photographs as they can!
Its dark inside and there are a lot of stairs to get inside, all spiralling downwards, as after all it is underground! There is memorabilia all over the place and you will see live music every day and night. Its a great atmosphere, especially when you hear a band playing The Beatles music, its quite surreal standing in The Cavern dancing away to Beatles tunes! Makes you feel like you are right back there with them.
The toilets arent the best and are a bit grotty so its not somewhere you will dress smartly for. Drinks are cheap. It does get very busy when certain bands perform so you may have a wait at the bar.
All in all its a great place for a few drinks and to see a bit of music history.
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Review of Trader Jacks
25 Apr 08, 15:00
jacks
Trader Jacks has been located in central Middlesbrough for a few years now. This bar is ideally central and always seems to get good custom. During the day the popular bar seems to be full of shoppers have a bit of lunch or workers have some food on their lunch hour. They offer good quality by offering 2-1 meals on certain dishes. The only own fall hear is that when it is really busy you might be waiting up to 40 minutes for your meal, by then you might need to leave and go back to work. On an evening and weekend Trader Jacks is quite busy, they play a good variety of music it is quite a spacious pub, however sometime you do get pushed around a little if it is to busy. They have a massive bar that faces the front and back of the bar so there is plenty of space to get served. The pub itself is quite modern looking with large LCD TV’s and a couple of booths that you can eat/drink in for privacy. Prices are quite reasonable so it’s a decent little place
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Review of The Europa
25 Apr 08, 15:00
Europa!
Middlesbrough is synonymously linked with one particular type of food – Parmos. Since I have left Middlesbrough I seriously do miss them. The Europa Restaurant is known in the local area for their value for money and offering the best Parmos in town. The Europa is located on Borough Road; they offer a variety of home cooked meals which are always popular. On a weekend the atmosphere in this restaurant is extremely lively, most of the people here have been out drinking all day/night and now fancy something nice to eat. In saying that that atmosphere is not a bad one it may be rowdy but it is not offensive by any means. If you are ever in Middlesbrough then you have to try this restaurant
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Review of East Ocean Chinese Seafood Restaurant
25 Apr 08, 14:59
dirty
Not the best food, or even value for money in town, and experienced particularly poor service on a recent visit. Also seated facing into the open kitchen, which wouldnt have been a problem at all if there wasnt a huge grubby looking old pizza oven with a hole in the side spoiling the otherwise much improved overall up finish to the place after a recent refurb. Took the edge of a family event for us.
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Review of Nandos Chickenland
25 Apr 08, 14:58
chick chick chicken 
I think Nandos is perhaps one of the biggest and best know chain of restaurants in the UK today. Nandos in Middlesbrough must have been open for about 4 year now. It is quite east to find as it sits on a main road, I go to the JJb gym next door so it is really tempting to nip in on the way home for a takeaway. Each time I have eaten at Nandos it has been an enjoyable experience. The staff are polite and friendly and always keen to suit you, the restaurant itself has one wall which consists of just huge windows and you can feel a little self conscious if you are seated there because everyone walks past and stares at you eating. It is quite a big complex so you and easily ask for a seat at the back. The only down side I found with Nandos was the price, it is surprisingly expensive so I tend to make this restaurant only on special occasions.
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Review of The Ivy
25 Apr 08, 14:58
Good grub
The Ivy is renowned for its simple well cooked British classics. I tucked into sausage and mash, a dish cooked with flair and care. The food is so good that I almost didn’t notice that sitting across from me sat a famous director, television presenter and celebrated actor who were discussing the outrageous antics of a well known politician and his famous wife. I innocently called the waiter over and ordered dessert - a simple but delicious Spotted Dick.
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Review of Hogshead Pub Company
25 Apr 08, 14:57
hog rost?
The Hogshead is located on Corporation Road right in the centre on Middlesbrough, if you have trouble finding it look for the Centre north East building and its fairly close. The pub is normally always busy primarily due to its location, it is not a modern an chic club like a lot in Middlesbrough these days, it is a traditional pub that serves typical pub lunches. I have eaten here several times as I use to work in the vicinity, they are ideal if you are on a lunch break as most of the food arrives in about 20 minuets. They offer a good range of specials at reasonable prices. On an evening I haven’t actually went here drinking, it strikes me more of an older generation place, the décor is quite nice but again not really aimed at the younger generation, it is wooden throughout and quite a dark pub. Great place to stop and have a pint and a burger during the day
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Review of Masala Zone
25 Apr 08, 14:56
Nice Ol' Gaff
Masala Zone is built in a split level kind of way and has a lot of room - but it is so popular, you may have to wait a few minutes before you get a table, especially if you visit on Friday or Saturday night. I don't think it is possible to book ahead. The decor is nice and uncluttered with none of the kitsch that afflicts most Indian restaurants. The kitchen is located behind a glass panel and you can watch the chefs put your food together from the dining room. The service is polite and friendly and very quick
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Review of The Purple Onion
25 Apr 08, 14:56
the onion
The Purple Onion restaurant is located on Corporation Road. The restaurant holds about 70-80 people I imagine and has a very chilled out and relaxed vibe to it. The tables themselves are candle lit and very romantic, but this is also the ideal location for catching up with friends and just having a laugh. The food in this place is amazing, they offer a wide variety of food and have a daily specials board with some great offers. The last time I went we book in advance because we had a part of eight, we were seated straight away and drinks followed pretty rapidly, it was extremely busy as it was a Friday night and we had to wait a little while for our food but we were in not rush and were not made to feel rushed by the staff. This is a great location is you want to have a nice meal before a night round Middlesbrough
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