The Cut Bar

Litro_K

A Cut Above the Competition 31st January 2009

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This is fast becoming a favourite after-work hangout. It's a popular spot that fills up quickly - if you're not in and seated by 6.15 or so, you might have trouble grabbing a seat. This is in large part due to an annoying habit people have of ringing up and booking tables in advance for large parties (annoying only as I've yet to remember to do it myself).

But that's a good indicator of how nice a bar it is. It mixes several key elements - theatre bar, gastropub, restaurant, artists' hangout, and regular coffee bar - with good results. It feels like during the day it might be a slightly studious meeting place and café for those with more than a passing interest in the creative industries. However come office closing time, it's stuffed with a variety of all kinds of Waterloo workers - and I like it all the more for that - except for when it's standing room only...

Food is priced fairly and is excellent quality, with inventive salads and soups featuring alongside standard pub fare of burgers and sandwiches. House wine is good value and I'd definitely recommend their hot toddy for these chilly winter evenings - a spicy blend of brandy, apple juice, lemon, honey, cinnamon and cloves, all whipped up in a flash by one of the friendly bar staff.

So now you know, keep it under your hat!