Stuart's reviews
Review of Pret A Manger
17 Apr 08, 16:56
Stereotypical Pret 
A little too small and dingy for me but if it was my closest pret i'd still go there because the sandwiches are good. Again, another chain store that doesnt really stand out too much from the crowd but offers the simple things well enough.
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Review of Pret A Manger
17 Apr 08, 16:52
Standard Pret Shop
Nothing much to write about this place, its not big enough to sit down and eat there and there was nothing special about the staff but there wasnt anything bad about the place either. Food freshly prepared everyday like all the other prets and its big enough just to cope with the lunchtime hoardes.
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Review of The Larder
17 Apr 08, 16:45
Sandwichissimo 
The BLT's are delightful here and the home made in front of you service really gives this place a bit of a unique feel to it. However at £3.40 its probably the most expensive sandwich around. But i think its value for money and they sell lots of trendy alternative foods and drinks to go with the sandwich. You can make your own sandwich as well from the selection of meats, salad and sauces they have to offer. Try a cheese and chicken sandwich with Mayo with a slice of black forest Gateuax.
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Review of Subway
17 Apr 08, 16:41
Very Efficent Branch 
Even in peak times the service is quick enough for me to be out with my sandwich in 10 minutes but this is due largely to a bigger premises and thus more staff. If you are in the area avoid going between 12.45 and 1.15 as this is when the herd of farringdon office workers decend the streets for lunch.
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Review of Subway
17 Apr 08, 16:32
Sub Standard
I quite like subway sandwiches as they dont taste bad and a 6" sub is quite filling to me. The problem is with this branch is that its too small which means at lunchtime the queue is upto the door and often have to shout your order over 10 people. Full credit to the staff for coping but its just too much sometimes when you are in a hurry.
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Review of The Elbow Room
17 Apr 08, 16:17
Good but Room for Improvement
I came here for the first time last week after going to the Islington branch several times in the last couple of months. Set more in the scruffy end shoreditch/hoxton its quite easy to miss unless you know where you are going. The interior is nice but it doesnt stand out and there isnt really enough tables to cater for the masses here. Maybe just stop off for a drink here but dont make a night of it
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Review of The Elbow Room
17 Apr 08, 16:13
A Middle Class Rileys
I like the Elbow Rooms in Islington, it has its drawbacks with its quite generic interior (if you have been to the other branches) but it provides considerably more pool tables, good food, a large selection of drinks and is open late throughout the week. Somewhere to go if you want to get off the upper street crawl for a bit or stuck for ideas for someone to go.
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Review of Sosho
17 Apr 08, 16:09
Match's younger Sibling
If you have been to Match in Farringdon you will find Sosho follows the same concept, mood lightening, cocktails with trendy upbeat music. The difference apart from the location is that Sosho is considerably bigger and has a bit more natural light in thanks largely to the skylight. Best to come here after 9pm to get some atmosphere but when it is busy it has a good vibe.
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Review of Bar Hairdressing
17 Apr 08, 16:06
Very Good but Small Hairdressers
I went here a few days ago on a recommendation. They are open til 8pm on a weekday which I took full advantage of rather than wasting hours of my precious weekend sitting in a busy barbershop. I had the unique pleasure of having my haircut by the boss who seemed friendly, down to earth and very good at his job. I'd defintely recommend this place to anyone.
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Review of Match Bar
17 Apr 08, 16:03
Trendy London Bar
It can be a bit dark and cramped in here on a busy friday or saturday night but I really like match. The cocktails are great, the staff are friendly and the food is very good. Somewhere to go to for one or two drinks but its too small and expensive to make a night of it here.
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