Robin's reviews
Review of Bloomsbury Ballroom
20 May 08, 19:14
who knows? 
I'll admit that I've not been but as we're having our staff party there in early june I'll be hoping for masses of helpful reviews appearing very soon! if anybody has got tips for hear then let us know.....
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Review of The Old Duke
16 May 08, 16:47
magnificent free jazz by the harbour 
I was staying Bristol this week and was wondering back to the hotel when I heard great jazz wafting out from the open doors.... they look like they've got a pretty full schedule of bands on and a good old atmosphere
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Review of Maries Cafe
19 Apr 08, 11:00
sue is the queen of toast and tea 
I used to live next door to Maries Cafe on Lower Marsh..... it's fabulous - from the 1960's signage to the dark brown tea and great fry ups that Sue and her family serve up. In the evenings Sue dishes up a good range of cheap and cheerful thai food. High cabbie count.
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Review of Barbers Point
18 Apr 08, 16:45
like having your hair cut by the family
the atmosphere is great - friendly chat, they remember who you are and they do your hair well. It's not cheap but then again where is in the centre of London. Sue and Alison have ruled the roost here for years and years.....
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Review of George IV
18 Apr 08, 16:41
Johnny and Denise coming soon!!
Coming soon from George Iv are Johnny and Denise from Capital 95.8 to celebrate St Georges Day next wednesday 23rd April...... show us photos of the event and tell us what you think!
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Review of The Royal Albert Hall
18 Apr 08, 16:16
ClassicFM Live!
We went to classicFM live last night - was quite an etertaining concert - but be warned to check your order form if you're ever ordering catering..... the cheese plate for 8 people was lovely on the cheese front, but sadly lacking on the cracker front - just 6 crackers for 8 people ...... SHAME!
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Review of The Hospital
28 Mar 08, 06:18
funky - ish
It's very smart, very good for business meetings and the upstairs bar is great.
There are a few niggles - the outside balcony is tiny, the food is ok but won't blow you away, and some of the seats are uncomfortable. As it's so big there are times when some of the spaces seem a bit empty - but that can be good if you want some privacy.
Seems to be busiest during the day when people use it as a business base for doing interviews and meetings.
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Review of Maison Bertaux
23 Feb 08, 17:56
ooh la la!
magnificent cakes, like walking into a scene from an art house movie - all pink chiffon and french chintz everywhere..... r the who place is overseen by a wonderfully barking english lady who dresses and acts like an eccentric french widow.
I bought a big plum and almond tart for a dinner party - it had just been baked and was all rather lovely - if not a bit pricey at £25 - but it would have fed 12 easily.
the service was great - complete with the elaborately tied pink ribbon around the cake box
apparently the place has been there since the 1920's and judging by the clients I reckon it might feature highly in Japanese cook books.
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Review of The Rock and Sole Plaice
18 Feb 08, 17:12
I'm not so sure,,,,
I think you need to check out superfish in waterloo - it's much better!! for example, the haddock is HUGE and there are more fat cabbies dining there - which is proof if needed
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Review of National Portrait Gallery Restaurant
16 Feb 08, 09:37
nice view.... shame about the food and service 
The view here is amazing - endless vista of london and you can look at Lord Nelson in the eye from this restaurant at the top of the National Gallery..... it;s a great venue and as a result it's always packed at lunch times.
Issue is that the the service and food just don't live up to the rest of the package..... always seems understaffed and slow, and the food, promising a lot in terms of descriptions has never added up for me.
Anyway - worth a wonder in just to see the vista!
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