Robin P.

Review of Hakkasan

30 May 08, 16:31

Brilliant Chinese - shame about the black forest gateaux

We went there last night and I'd say that I agree with most of what's already been said..... pricy but good food. The soft shell crab is great and the two duck dishes we had were superb - they do something weird with peanuts and the mini pak choi the best I've had.

dim sum platter to start magnificent

I kind of feel it's a bit too corporatey - but then again with these prices it's what you'd expect.

Coming to the deserts.... frankly don't bother.... a big let down after the wonderful earlier foods.. The black forest gateaux (how inappropriate is that) was frankly bland and tasted like it had been made many hours before......

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of The French House Dining Room

21 May 08, 17:45

I thought it was overpriced

I took my French in-laws here years ago and it was very disappointing..... also I went here with my mum a few years ago and she got chatted up by some dodgy alcholic bohemian. Nice beer though - if it's good enough for Francis Bacon and Tom Baker it's good enough for you.

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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.....

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

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.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of Cork and Bottle Wine Bar

14 Feb 08, 18:33

dingy yet appealing

tucked away under a sex shop off Leicester Square this is like a 70's throw back with wonderfully dated murals on the wall, checked red table cloths and wine bottles with candles in them.....

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.