Vicki's reviews
Review of Chatterton Arms
28 May 08, 14:22
Good Pub! 
This is a great little pub!
The building is cute and the pub has lots of character! It’s a nice little watering hole…there is a bar and drink and atmosphere….what more could you want from a pub!
Oh and my childhood pet dog was named after this pub…so that fact in itself means it’s a good place to visit!
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Review of O'Neill's
28 May 08, 14:18
Fun Fun! 
I have found that most O'Neils are pretty similar, wooden floors, sports on the TVs and DJs on the weekend.
I used to love this O’Neils and often came on a Friday or Saturday night. It was however too busy and with only a couple of loos for the whole massive pubs it got a bit annoying. Then the smoking ban came in and turns out the place stinks! So that was the end of that!
Last time I went it was exactly the same as it was years ago, and full of youg’uns…so think I will give it a miss!
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Review of The Partridge
28 May 08, 14:15
Good Ole Pub!
This used to be a bank and you can tell by the décor, it’s a gorgeous building with high ceilings and a nice outside patio area.
For me it’s the perfect place to stop for a drink or bite to eat when out shopping. They show the sports, so if that’s your thing and you want a quieter atmosphere then this is the pub for you.
It is very calm and the clientele is a lot older than other pubs in Bromley.
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Review of George Panphilon The Public House
28 May 08, 14:12
It used to be the place to go... 
......then it shut down!
May it rest in peace!
It was the place to go a good few years ago, always busy, good music and if like me you were at 6 form (at the time) in the area no doubt you would see everyone you knew!
If you didn't go then you missed out on something special!
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Review of French Connection
28 May 08, 13:43
Connecting people to their clothes!
French Connection is ok; I’m not a big fan of the one in Bromley purely because they don’t always have a good selection of sizes…which is annoying.
I hadn’t noticed the wavy floor (as mentioned in the previous review) but will now go in there especially to slide around!
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Review of H & M
28 May 08, 13:32
Now on the High Street
This H&M has actually now shut down and they have relocated on the High Street although you can still access through The Glades.
It is amazing...shiny and new and exciting!
It is set out really well, and unlike the old H&M in Bromley isn’t a mess of clothes and so cramped and hot you couldn’t move!
There are 2 floors of amazingness!
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Review of Clinton Cards
28 May 08, 13:28
Card shop that sells cards! shock horror!
I'm kinda over Clintons.
They sell ok cards, and there is obviously a time and a place..so its good for anniversary cards, kids birthday cards old peoples cards but for all of my other card needs I personally would pop in to one of the smaller random card shops.
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Review of Boots The Chemists
28 May 08, 13:25
Good Boots!
This is certainly in the premier league of Boots…its just massive! It sells all the usual stuff you would expect to find in a Boots spread over 3 floors! It’s huge!
It is really good to photographic and also has a fantastic makeup section, there are all the usual high street brands and also designer. So if you fancy treating yourself then pop in and get a makeover and test out some nice makeup
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Review of Hotel Chocolat
21 May 08, 17:40
Sticky!
If you love chocolate then this place will be your paradise! It is full of luxurious chocolate in various shapes and flavours…its also presented very nicely and is pretty! It makes a nice prezzie but there is such a big choice you won’t know where to start!
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Review of Millie's Cookies
21 May 08, 17:39
Cookie
If you are a cookie fan then this is the place for you! Everyone seems to love this place and there is always a queue…I’m not a big buscuit fan, although they do the big cookies instead of birthday cakes which I remember finding very exciting! I am sure the cookies have shrunk over the years….or is it that I have just got bigger?
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Review of Lillywhites
21 May 08, 17:38
Hole 
here! The place is a jumble sale and it’s so hot and stuffy you will feel dizzy! The staff are unhelpful and I don’t bother going here as it ruins a nice day shopping! It’s also full of very young mums and screaming kids buying their classics….if you are a fan then give it a go!
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Review of Zara
21 May 08, 17:37
Colour coordinated shopping!
What is not to love about Zara, firstly its colour coordinated…so if you don’t like a colour give it a wide-birth and then you wont have the dilemma of liking something but not too keen on the colour…do I buy it, don’t I …oh no what’s a girl to do!
The sizes are a bit random at times but it’s a nice shop and always worth a visit!
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Review of USC
21 May 08, 17:36
Sale-ing marvelous! 
Back in the day I loved this shop…lots of different brands and styles under one roof….now it is too chav and stupidly expensive.
However the sales are great and you can pick up diesel jeans etc for a fraction of the price.
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Review of The Body Shop
21 May 08, 13:17
Smelly...in a good way!
Who doesn’t love walking past a body shop and inhaling!?!? Like all other body shops they just smell great, it’s a good place to buy presents and a cute little shop. You can even buy a Big Issue on the way out!
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Review of The Greyhound
02 May 08, 14:24
Changable
This pub has changed its name more times than people change their socks. It’s an airy pub with a nice outside area for summer drinks or lunches, the food is quite nice. You can get served at the bar relatively quickly…which is always a bonus! I stopped going in the evenings a while ago as the girls in there were very young and boys chavy. They did have karaoke, I don’t know if they do anymore. It wouldn’t be my choice for a night out.
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Review of The Tigers Head
02 May 08, 14:23
Pub
I’m not that keen on this pub, it’s in an inconvenient location and full of youngsters…it makes me feel old! I have only been a couple of times, so it may have changed, but last time I went I liked the building, service was good and drinks average price. It was just a bit young for me (and I’m not even that old!)
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Review of Noodle Time
02 May 08, 14:21
Simple yet effective!
Simple yet effective! I like Noodle Time…its consistent and reliable. The menu is standard, the service is good and if you want a speedy cheap Chinese then this is the place to go! It’s nothing spectacular but perfect if you are passing and hungry and fancy Chinese food!
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Review of Bird In Hand
23 Apr 08, 14:08
Beer
This is a typical pub pub in the traditional sense. It’s a good pub with a nice atmosphere and the garden is lovely in the summer. They do food; although I haven’t eaten there it looks ok.
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Review of Mas Y Mas Restaurant
23 Apr 08, 14:07
Yum Y Yum
I quite like this Spanish restaurant although it is definitely not the best in the area. The service is good, the food is nice and the atmosphere is fine. It’s easy to park near by and I guess because of its location when I went it was quiet. There isn’t anything wrong with the restaurant it just didn’t thrill me!
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Review of Caligulette
23 Apr 08, 14:07
Opera
Hilarious! I love this place, it is just so fun! The food is nice and the décor is random…it’s like a meal and show all in one! Last time I went was for a friend’s birthday, there were a lot of party and hen night tables, it’s not really the place you go for a quiet meal as a couple. There was live belly dancing and everyone got up and danced, I think they have opera some of the time too. The only thing I didn’t like was that it was boiling hot in there, and because the decoration is basically random clutter it made me feel a bit claustrophobic. But I would definitely recommend it for a party and a little something different!
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Review of Madisons
23 Apr 08, 14:06
Arriba
Lovely little restaurant. Been here a couple of times and had a good meal each time. The service is good and atmosphere is cozy. It’s a typical local restaurant with lots of families and birthday meals going on. The food is nice, there is a wide choice of Mexican dishes and various others on the menu to suit all tastes…. so if you’re in the area check it out!
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Review of McDonald's Restaurants
22 Apr 08, 14:07
Chav
Well most McDonalds are alike. Unhealthy cheap food full of chavs and screaming kids. Probably my idea of a nightmare! There are so many places to eat why go to McDonalds… unless there is a good happy meal toy! This one is no exception, always packed and not worth going to!
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Review of La Pasta
22 Apr 08, 14:07
Good food
I really like this little Italian, half way up the high street opposite Woolies. It’s nice and cozy and chilled out inside. The food is lovely and the service is good. I have eaten there at lunch a few times and really enjoyed my meal both times. It’s a good alternative to Pizza Express etc and as there aren’t many other restaurants in that end of Bromley it is great. Also they now have seats outside, so you can eat and people watch at the same time!
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Review of Cafe Rouge
22 Apr 08, 14:06
Standard food
Typical of most Café Rouges in terms of menu, you know what you are going to get and the standard isn’t bad. The service is good and atmosphere is nice. Prices are as expected. The good thing about chains is that you know what you are going to get!
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Review of Miso Noodle Bar
22 Apr 08, 14:05
Noodlelish
This is a really nice noodle bar. The menu is good and it’s fairly cheap. The service is excellent and the décor is simple but it works. I quite like it here and would recommend you give it a try!
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Review of Bromley Grill
22 Apr 08, 14:05
A step back in time..
How this place stays open I don’t know. It is like walking into a time warp! This place has not changed in years. It is rather dingy, old fashioned and serves greasy food. Although someone must like it as it is often busy! If you wish you were in 1989 in a Café then go here!
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Review of El Patio
16 Apr 08, 17:39
Spanish
This tapas restaurant is nice and airy, with stone floors and has that outdoor patio feel... hence the name. It is a bit cold and uncomfy for me, but the service is good and food is nice. It’s nothing special but you can guarantee a good meal especially if you are in a group. They do group bookings which is handy. You can also just pop in for a drink at the bar and nibbles. I would recommend this restaurant although it is not the best in the area.
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Review of JD Wetherspoon
16 Apr 08, 17:33
Lloyds
This is now a Lloyds...which means its exactly the same but with music!
I can’t stand this place, it feels like standing in the sixth form common room…which when you are over the age of 18 is not a good thing. The cheap drinks and vastly spacious pub attracts large numbers of young people…how most of them are old enough to drink I don’t know! I feel ancient in there and I’m still in my twenties. The bar service is incredibly slow. By day, it there is a mixture of old random men who do nothing but spend their days drinking and people popping in for lunch. It’s ok as it’s cheap but that’s about the only benefit!
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Review of Slug & Lettuce
16 Apr 08, 17:32
OKish
The best thing about this bar is its right next to the station, so if you want to meet in a bar before going out in London then this is the best place to meet (unless you are young larey and prefer Lloyds opposite). It needs redecorating, it is a little cold and doesn’t have much of an atmosphere, I wouldn’t spend an evening here but is ok to pass through.
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Review of Zizzi
16 Apr 08, 08:58
Nice Pizza
This chain restaurant is pretty much the same as all other Zizzis I have been too. It is nice, well decorated, the service is very good and the food is what you would expect for a reasonable price. It is much nicer than Pizza Express in Bromley as it seems more relaxed and the service is usually better.
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Review of Dripping Tap
15 Apr 08, 17:39
Experienced local business
If you have any plumbing and bathroom needs this is the place to come! The staff are great, hugely experienced and very helpful. If you want advise or to browse through their endless products you will not be disappointed. It is a fantastic local business that has been around for years and is always busy. I went recently and there is every style you could want for a bathroom and I received some good adivse on what I practically need to do with my bathroom too. They also deliver when you want….all very hastle free with a personal touch! None of that faceless big chain store feel here!
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Review of Kennedy's Sausages
12 Apr 08, 16:01
RIP
This was the most amazing butchers in the world EVER! There was a chain of them in the area, family run for decades. Unfortunately they have all shut down. I think the one in Bromley North is going to be a coffee shop....but not a butchers. If you haven't tasted a Kennedy sausage, then you haven't lived! The only thing is no other sausage can live up to the standards set by Kennedy's and therefore you wont want another sausage. May the Kennedy Sausage rest in peace x
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Review of Pavilion Leisure Centre
12 Apr 08, 15:50
Fun Swim and good gym
I have been to the pool here on lots of occasions, it is perfect if you just want to splash around especially if you have children to entertain. There is a water shoot and wave machine etc which are lots of fun. The changing facilities are good and there is a huge car park. The gym is good and has all the equipment you would expect. Give it a try!
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Review of National Car Parks
12 Apr 08, 15:22
This is not the place to park
Parking can be such a pain...there are quite a few car parks in Bromley and this is defo not the best. It is more expensive than others, its confusing where the exit to the street is and not easy to find the car again. It is also a bit of a mission to get to the shops!
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Review of Bromley Dental Studio
11 Apr 08, 14:15
Teeth-tastic!
This is the best dentist ever. Rob is amazing, he is experienced and as a result I have good teeth! Although the appointments are always full, if it’s an emergency there is always time to be seen that week. I would never go to another dentist ever, teeth are too important to mess with and a good dentist is hard to come by. The new surgery is in a convenient location at the top of Bromley High Street. I have been going to Rob for years and he recently moved to this new practice. The surgery is modern and the environment is relaxing and calm. If you are nervous of going to the dentist there is no need to be…especially as you can watch TV while your teeth get looked at! Excellent!
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Review of Able Driving
11 Apr 08, 13:06
Excellent Instruction
Excellent Instruction This is the best driving school around. The instructors are experienced, professional and very good at teaching; the instruction is clear and well explained. The cars are easy to drive and the lesson is generally a calm stress free experience no matter how bad your driving is! I highly recommend this driving school!
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Review of Jazzmins Music & Dance Bar
09 Apr 08, 15:59
You need to be drunk to go here...
Jazzmins is a late drink and nothing more. If you don't want to go far from home once the pub has closed in Bromley then this is the place to go. If you are sober, then I advise you give it a miss! It is full of drunken people, the atmosphere is manic and the crowd is a weird mixture between late 30 something's on a 'fun night out' and those who just want to carry on drinking and dancing. The drinks are expensive & you have to pay to get in, but the music is good. If you are going to fall over and embarrass yourself whilst drunk somewhere then this is the place to be!
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Review of Abbaye Restaurant
09 Apr 08, 15:52
Belgium bar & restaurant Yumminess
You wouldnt have guessed this bar was here...hidden at the back of The Glades Shopping Centre overlooking the gardens. It is rusticly decorated. The food is great, fantastic quality with a price to match...i recommend the mussels! The bar is adjacent to the restaurant and has a good selection of beers and bar food. The atmospher is friendly, chilled and suited to all ages.
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Review of The Glades Shopping Centre
09 Apr 08, 15:19
Shopperholics stop here!
The Glades has everything you could ever need in a shopping centre...complete with pikey kids, chaving it up! The shopping experience is good although it is lacking a big department store with all the brands (i.e. John Lewis). Over all it is a nice place to shop, is good for parking and there are lots of places to eat and a fun area for kids. I recommend it!
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Review of The Tom Foolery
09 Apr 08, 12:13
Nice Pub
We love this pub, it is amoung my fav in the area to chill out with mates at the weekend or watch sport. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the age group is slighly older/mixed. The food is nice, but quite expensive for what it is. It is clean and the loos are great as there is hand lotion and body sprays in the ladies!
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Review of Walkabout
09 Apr 08, 12:11
Rather young!
By Day:
It is good for watching sport or having a quick lunchtime drink. the food is typical walkabout.
By Night: If you are 15 and almost look 18 this is the place to be! It is full of school kids and anyone over the age of 25 will feel ancient! The music is good, if you are in a group of friends you can have a good night. It is just really really young!
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Review of Bibas Nightclub
09 Apr 08, 12:07
Late drink in Bromley
If you want to meet a single mother or man who doesnt know how many kids he has this is where to come! It is the place to go if you find yourself in Bromley after the pub and dont want to travel far,....perfect for that late drink! It could be a good venue but the people do spoil it. You can have a fun night if you are in a group and just want a late drink. Be warned though, do not go here sober!
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