Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Aldwych, London, United Kingdom

Lyceum Tavern - cheap and friendly service by boxinghefner

boxinghefner — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:49:22 +0000

Review by boxinghefner

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7836 7155

the lyceum pub is a strange creature: involving a weird mix of theatre fiends, local drunkards and students from Kings College near-by. It remains a fairly large pub (two floors) that is bound to provide you with a cheap and tasty ale at a price that will put a smile on your face. A must for those times when it is less likely to be busy (week day evenings), a pain during those times when it is (whenever something is showing at the theatre next door).the lyceum pub is a strange creature: involving a weird mix of theatre fiends, local drunkards and students from Kings College near-by. It remains a fairly large pub (two floors) that is bound to provide you with a cheap and tasty ale at a price that will put a smile on your face. A must for those times when it is less likely to be busy (week day evenings), a pain during those times when it is (whenever something is showing at the theatre next door).

Pitcher & Piano - Tiny portions! by iamroninator

iamroninator — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:21:44 +0000

Review by iamroninator

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7404 8510

Website: http://www.pitcherandpiano.com

Tags: food, modern british

Food was nice, though burger came with only around 5 chips. A bit mean for Â£10, no? Service at the bar was incredibly slow - bar staff weren't really clued into checking whose turn it was to serve etc. - waited around 10 minutes to get first drink, which wasn't that great for a tuesday night.Food was nice, though burger came with only around 5 chips. A bit mean for Â£10, no? Service at the bar was incredibly slow - bar staff weren't really clued into checking whose turn it was to serve etc. - waited around 10 minutes to get first drink, which wasn't that great for a tuesday night.

Lobby Bar (One Aldwych Hotel) - Expensive but Swanky Bar in "Theatre Land" by Formaggio_Amore

Formaggio_Amore — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 02:57:55 +0000

Review by Formaggio_Amore

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7300 1000

Website: http://www.onealdwych.co.uk

Tags: bar, grand, expensive

This very grand, airy and elegant hotel lobby-bar has got dimensions of monumental proportions, more akin to a museum than a bar. Being there, sitting in one of the comfortable chairs or sofas, and looking around is a pure visual joy. Aside from the very high ceiling and giant glass windows, it is decorated with a lot of taste and elegance. A giant bronze statue of a rower & towering and an imposing flower arrangement take centre-stage. The floor is made of marble -but I would not recommend you attempt a Michael Jackson Moon Walker impersonation for fun as, in such surroundings, it would be a real faux pas, literally.

Drinks and snacks are "upmarket", including the price: cocktails there are around £10 each. Staff are very well-dressed, efficient and friendly.

On hot days, this lobby-bar is a heavenly refuge compared to the rest of the bars in the area, as air-conditioning here is perfect. The place is a very civilised, swanky, albeit pricey pre-theatre indulgence. I would have given it the 5-star treatment, if it wasn't for the price. However, if you don't mind spending it "a deux" or, if you want to impress, then come here before your show, you wont regret it.This very grand, airy and elegant hotel lobby-bar has got dimensions of monumental proportions, more akin to a museum than a bar. Being there, sitting in one of the comfortable chairs or sofas, and looking around is a pure visual joy. Aside from the very high ceiling and giant glass windows, it is decorated with a lot of taste and elegance. A giant bronze statue of a rower & towering and an imposing flower arrangement take centre-stage. The floor is made of marble -but I would not recommend you attempt a Michael Jackson Moon Walker impersonation for fun as, in such surroundings, it would be a real faux pas, literally.

Drinks and snacks are "upmarket", including the price: cocktails there are around £10 each. Staff are very well-dressed, efficient and friendly.

On hot days, this lobby-bar is a heavenly refuge compared to the rest of the bars in the area, as air-conditioning here is perfect. The place is a very civilised, swanky, albeit pricey pre-theatre indulgence. I would have given it the 5-star treatment, if it wasn't for the price. However, if you don't mind spending it "a deux" or, if you want to impress, then come here before your show, you wont regret it.