Amanda 's reviews
Review of The Morpeth Arms
21 Oct 07, 21:39
Finally a pub! 
We walked from Waterloo, all the way along the Southbank, crossed at Lambeth bridge, and then to the Tate Britain without seeing one pub doing a Sunday roast.
Thankfully my boyfriend remembered this pub just a little way down Millbank and it was serving Roasts!!
The interior seemed impressive and there was a number of tables outside. It was a beautiful Autumn afternoon and sitting inside would have been a great injustice to it so we took our place outside and awaited our late lunch.
The roast looked impressive, good size yorkshire pud, reasonable amount of beef, plenty of roast spuds and some freshly steamed vegies to go with, all topped with gravy. Unfortunately it was a little lukewarm in places and the meat was a bit dried out but otherwise it wasn't too bad. Maybe I have high standards as my Mum is the roast queen.
My boyfriend ordered the fish and chips and that looked a lot more impressive, with lovely golden chips and a fresh batch of tartare sauce on the side.
I didn't spend too much time lingering at the bar but I did notice they had Waggledance on tap.. Honey beer! Yum.
All in all, nice place for a pint in the sun.
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Review of Tate Britain
21 Oct 07, 21:28
More Stately Sibling 
The Tate Britain always feels like the older, more responsible sibling to the Tate Modern.
It's perched on a spot on the river, away from the baying crowds of tourists that flood the Tate Modern / Southbank on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
It's an imposing building, all white and with the marks of a war so many years ago. The interior is just as impressive and it can be an absolute haven on a hot day.
Personally, I prefer modern art but it's the calm and quiet that attracts me to the Tate Britain every time. It's away from the crowd on a Sunday (when I usually end up there) and I can just relax and enjoy the art without being surrounded by so many people I can't see the art.
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