Latest reviews in De Beauvoir Town, London, United Kingdom

Duke of Cambridge - The "Fresh and Wild" of gastropubs by chrisp

chrisp — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:55:55 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7359 3066

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

Tags: gastro pub, independent pub, expensive

If there can be any such thing as a "pariah gastropub", then it's the Duke of Cambridge in Islington. Opened as the UK's first 100% organic gastropub in 1998 it remains a solid, dependable place for a bite to eat but for some reason has in recent years attracted the kind of vitriolic backlash from foodies normally reserved for Â£95 burgers or when Delia "goes cheat". Part of the reason could be that while other food pubs in the capital have matured into rustic French restaurants or gone all "St. John" and started serving spleen and chitterlings, the menu at the Duke has remained steadfastly gastropub-traditional and is aimed squarely at wealthy Islington locals - think Feta Salad, mushroom risotto, Italian sausages - safe, comfortable and familiar. Not that there's anything wrong with that in itself, but the problem with limiting yourself to all organic ingredients is that you suddenly find you have to charge Â£15 for rabbit stew to make the numbers work.

It was a perfectly good rabbit stew - good deep flavours and a nice variety of herbs and veg, if very slightly overcooked rabbit meat and a bit tricky to dissect from the many tiny bones - but all the while there's that nagging knowledge that rabbit is vermin, and a very very cheap meat, and charging Â£15 for a stew that basically involves chucking the carcass in a big pot with some bay leaves and veg and boiling it for an hour is, well, a bit cheeky.If there can be any such thing as a "pariah gastropub", then it's the Duke of Cambridge in Islington. Opened as the UK's first 100% organic gastropub in 1998 it remains a solid, dependable place for a bite to eat but for some reason has in recent years attracted the kind of vitriolic backlash from foodies normally reserved for Â£95 burgers or when Delia "goes cheat". Part of the reason could be that while other food pubs in the capital have matured into rustic French restaurants or gone all "St. John" and started serving spleen and chitterlings, the menu at the Duke has remained steadfastly gastropub-traditional and is aimed squarely at wealthy Islington locals - think Feta Salad, mushroom risotto, Italian sausages - safe, comfortable and familiar. Not that there's anything wrong with that in itself, but the problem with limiting yourself to all organic ingredients is that you suddenly find you have to charge Â£15 for rabbit stew to make the numbers work.

It was a perfectly good rabbit stew - good deep flavours and a nice variety of herbs and veg, if very slightly overcooked rabbit meat and a bit tricky to dissect from the many tiny bones - but all the while there's that nagging knowledge that rabbit is vermin, and a very very cheap meat, and charging Â£15 for a stew that basically involves chucking the carcass in a big pot with some bay leaves and veg and boiling it for an hour is, well, a bit cheeky.

Kika - Sunny side up by ben1982

ben1982 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:09:37 +0000

Review by ben1982

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7288 2439

Tags: vegetarian dishes, philippine

A beautiful garden provides a stunning setting for a range of organic breakfast offerings - welsh rarebit served with poached egg; the organic beans; nutty toast with organic jams are all touches that elevate this above other nearby places. You do pay substantially for the privilege but if it is a sunny day, it is definitely worth the expense...A beautiful garden provides a stunning setting for a range of organic breakfast offerings - welsh rarebit served with poached egg; the organic beans; nutty toast with organic jams are all touches that elevate this above other nearby places. You do pay substantially for the privilege but if it is a sunny day, it is definitely worth the expense...

Almeida Wine Bar & Restaurant - Chaos by vobin

vobin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:25:05 +0000

Review by vobin

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7354 4777

Website: www.almeida-restaurant.co.uk

Tags: french, romantic, bar

A comfoprtable upmarket noisy barn of a place, best suited to diners who can lip read. Service is slow and dull-witted. Don't even think about a pre-theatre dinner here (even though it is owned by the Almeida Theatre opposite). Visiting the restaurant immediately after a play is the only possibility. But they had run out of 4 of the items on a medium short menu and 3 of those were fairly staple (eg steak, scallops, raw tuna). Fifteen minutes after you are seated the waiters hand you the menu and return 20 minutes later to take your order. When you place your order they tell you it is not available (our visit was not on April 1). Potato Dauphin Noir seemed a nice side order from the menu but the chef's version is just separate small new potatoes boiled and lightly sauteed with a bit of butter and melted cheese. What we have here is good quality ingredients spoilt by an amateur chef and dumb waiters. There is no shortage of staff, just a shortage of knowhow and intelligence. It isn't cheap.A comfoprtable upmarket noisy barn of a place, best suited to diners who can lip read. Service is slow and dull-witted. Don't even think about a pre-theatre dinner here (even though it is owned by the Almeida Theatre opposite). Visiting the restaurant immediately after a play is the only possibility. But they had run out of 4 of the items on a medium short menu and 3 of those were fairly staple (eg steak, scallops, raw tuna). Fifteen minutes after you are seated the waiters hand you the menu and return 20 minutes later to take your order. When you place your order they tell you it is not available (our visit was not on April 1). Potato Dauphin Noir seemed a nice side order from the menu but the chef's version is just separate small new potatoes boiled and lightly sauteed with a bit of butter and melted cheese. What we have here is good quality ingredients spoilt by an amateur chef and dumb waiters. There is no shortage of staff, just a shortage of knowhow and intelligence. It isn't cheap.

Clockwork - Eclectic setting by ben1982

ben1982 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:54:31 +0000

Review by ben1982

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7837 5387

Tags: bar, pizza, dj

A good fun bar to spend a friday night, there is a wide ranging decor swinging from film memorabilia to seventies splashes of colour. An expansive bar serves a good choice of drinks and regular gigs on the first floor mean you can stumble upstairs and catch some bands later in the eveningA good fun bar to spend a friday night, there is a wide ranging decor swinging from film memorabilia to seventies splashes of colour. An expansive bar serves a good choice of drinks and regular gigs on the first floor mean you can stumble upstairs and catch some bands later in the evening

The Angelic - Classy boozer by ben1982

ben1982 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:50:59 +0000

Review by ben1982

Rating: 4.00Wooden floors, substantial tables and cherubs and other classical flourishes make a great setting for a few beers. Well located behind the main shopping streets, it has a less feisty atmosphere than the more obvious pubs and bars in the area, although it is still packed over the weekend.Wooden floors, substantial tables and cherubs and other classical flourishes make a great setting for a few beers. Well located behind the main shopping streets, it has a less feisty atmosphere than the more obvious pubs and bars in the area, although it is still packed over the weekend.

Med Kitchen - Med Kitchen Restaurant by ludster

ludster — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:04:28 +0000

Review by ludster

Rating: 4.00Pleasant Decor, comfortable/relaxed atomosphere.
Serving staff are okay (but should smile a little bit more often)
The Service is good, the time between meals was good(although it was a Monday evening when I ate there so I couldn't comment what it's like on a 'really' busy night??)
The food was good (quite a varied Menu, so something for everybody!), a shared 'Greek Style' Starter was very nice, For Main I had Grill Sea Bass which was lovely (and I'd recommend the Balsamic Grilled Veg!!), my friend has Swordfish which he thought was also good.
Price wise - about average, so quite good for the area.
Would I return, yes I would.Pleasant Decor, comfortable/relaxed atomosphere.
Serving staff are okay (but should smile a little bit more often)
The Service is good, the time between meals was good(although it was a Monday evening when I ate there so I couldn't comment what it's like on a 'really' busy night??)
The food was good (quite a varied Menu, so something for everybody!), a shared 'Greek Style' Starter was very nice, For Main I had Grill Sea Bass which was lovely (and I'd recommend the Balsamic Grilled Veg!!), my friend has Swordfish which he thought was also good.
Price wise - about average, so quite good for the area.
Would I return, yes I would.

Ottolenghi - by michael_k

michael_k — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:38:41 +0000

Review by michael_k

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7288 1454

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

Tags: seating area / eat in, hot food - takeaway

This is one of my favourite restaurants in London. Small portions (meze- or tapa- like)of excellent dishes based loosely on Mediterrannean cuisine. The experience starts with a most wonderful selection of home baked bread with olives (try the one with cheese and chillies... simpoly delightful). I usually go with my partner and we chose dishes each -one starter and one "main". For a more hearty dinner go for 3 dishes each. There is a sharing mentality in Ottolenghi's. Most people sit on the shared long tables (great opportunity to overhear interesting comversations :) and the food is to share with your partner... delightful. It's not a cheap night out, but definitely worth it. By the way, don't miss their breakfast on Sunday morning... one of the best in London.This is one of my favourite restaurants in London. Small portions (meze- or tapa- like)of excellent dishes based loosely on Mediterrannean cuisine. The experience starts with a most wonderful selection of home baked bread with olives (try the one with cheese and chillies... simpoly delightful). I usually go with my partner and we chose dishes each -one starter and one "main". For a more hearty dinner go for 3 dishes each. There is a sharing mentality in Ottolenghi's. Most people sit on the shared long tables (great opportunity to overhear interesting comversations :) and the food is to share with your partner... delightful. It's not a cheap night out, but definitely worth it. By the way, don't miss their breakfast on Sunday morning... one of the best in London.

Zigne House - by michael_k

michael_k — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:29:59 +0000

Review by michael_k

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 72267418

very nice eritrean restaurant with great food at great prices. try the buffet -it's really nice.very nice eritrean restaurant with great food at great prices. try the buffet -it's really nice.

Fredericks - Business dining... by foodbymark

foodbymark — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:14:00 +0000

Review by foodbymark

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7359 2888

Website: www.fredericks.co.uk

Tags: smoking, business, al fresco

Frederick's is a bar and restaurant slightly hidden away in Camden Passage and has long established a reputation of delivering some of the best food in Islington serving up Modern European cuisine. The main area is through the back and is a large airy room with high vaulted glass ceiling. The atmosphere is perfect for business lunches and dinners.

As a quick trip we only ordered mains with sides. Dishes ordered included the Roasted cod, creamed leeks, pancetta & mash potato and Pan-fried salmon with scallops, cauliflower purÃ©e & broad bean dressing. Whilst all the dishes were beautifully prepared and balanced the service was a let down. Our sides, saute potatoes, hand cut chips and spinach and arrived at different times and the chips did not even end up coming as we had to leave after an hour and fiften minutes. The staff were friendly but despite it not being that busy, it was far too chaotic and a let down.

I feel that tonight was probably not the best night, although I have read somewhat often complaints of poor service at Frederick's. The food however was highly enjoyable and this a good location in Islington to entertain clients. 3 and a 1/2 stars!Frederick's is a bar and restaurant slightly hidden away in Camden Passage and has long established a reputation of delivering some of the best food in Islington serving up Modern European cuisine. The main area is through the back and is a large airy room with high vaulted glass ceiling. The atmosphere is perfect for business lunches and dinners.

As a quick trip we only ordered mains with sides. Dishes ordered included the Roasted cod, creamed leeks, pancetta & mash potato and Pan-fried salmon with scallops, cauliflower purÃ©e & broad bean dressing. Whilst all the dishes were beautifully prepared and balanced the service was a let down. Our sides, saute potatoes, hand cut chips and spinach and arrived at different times and the chips did not even end up coming as we had to leave after an hour and fiften minutes. The staff were friendly but despite it not being that busy, it was far too chaotic and a let down.

I feel that tonight was probably not the best night, although I have read somewhat often complaints of poor service at Frederick's. The food however was highly enjoyable and this a good location in Islington to entertain clients. 3 and a 1/2 stars!

The Nobody Inn - by larakiara

larakiara — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:42:15 +0000

Review by larakiara

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7249 6430

Tags: food, traditional english

Fun bingo pub quizzes on a Sunday, TV's for the footy, friendly bar staff and a nice decor. The only one downside is that it does live up to its name- the majority of the time there's nobody in there!Fun bingo pub quizzes on a Sunday, TV's for the footy, friendly bar staff and a nice decor. The only one downside is that it does live up to its name- the majority of the time there's nobody in there!

Hemingford Arms - My favourite pub by RobD

RobD — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:12:22 +0000

Review by RobD

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7607 3303

Website: http://www.capitalpubcompany.com

Tags: live music, thai, food

I had the fortune to have this as my local (to work) pub for over five years - and it became my trusted friend; for lunch time eats, after-work sloshing, leaving do's, quiet / chilled drinks - the lot. Tucked away in the backstreets of Islington / Cally Road it has become a favoured haunt of the odd celeb too (Mighty Boosh, Frank Skinner - and I tell no lies I have bumped into Kate Moss in there and Johnny Borrell took Kirsten Dunst in one time)- probably because it is an honest-to-goodness real pub. No pretence, proper beer - and none of this gastro bar nonsence. With all manner of bizarre antiques and oddities hanging from the ceiling and on the walls, real fire in the winter, TV for the sport, 'pub music', proper pub seating (i.e no leather sofas here!) and satisfyingly aloof bar staff; this is probably my favourite pub ever. Has a function room upstairs that they open when they can be arsed, the 'burger and pies' menu turns into a decent thai kitchen after 6pm, and they get traditional Irish musicians entertaining bewildered post-workees sometimes on a Friday night. Seek this little-known gem out if you are in the area - forget Upper Street.I had the fortune to have this as my local (to work) pub for over five years - and it became my trusted friend; for lunch time eats, after-work sloshing, leaving do's, quiet / chilled drinks - the lot. Tucked away in the backstreets of Islington / Cally Road it has become a favoured haunt of the odd celeb too (Mighty Boosh, Frank Skinner - and I tell no lies I have bumped into Kate Moss in there and Johnny Borrell took Kirsten Dunst in one time)- probably because it is an honest-to-goodness real pub. No pretence, proper beer - and none of this gastro bar nonsence. With all manner of bizarre antiques and oddities hanging from the ceiling and on the walls, real fire in the winter, TV for the sport, 'pub music', proper pub seating (i.e no leather sofas here!) and satisfyingly aloof bar staff; this is probably my favourite pub ever. Has a function room upstairs that they open when they can be arsed, the 'burger and pies' menu turns into a decent thai kitchen after 6pm, and they get traditional Irish musicians entertaining bewildered post-workees sometimes on a Friday night. Seek this little-known gem out if you are in the area - forget Upper Street.

Tortilla - What most Americans expect a burrito to taste like by opticnoodle

opticnoodle — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:15:54 +0000

Review by opticnoodle

Rating: 4.00

Website: www.tortilla.co.uk

Tags: lively, mexican, good value

A brief agreement with allolex's review.

My title about sums it up. I've had some good burritos in London (notably El Panzon in Brixton) but Tortilla is the only place I've been to in London where the taste and ingredients in the burrito were what I would expect to receive in an American burrito joint. I think it's important to make this distinction since the USA has so co-opted Mexican food and there's a proliferation of wrap/burrito joints which have cropped up across the country (especially in college towns) that have changed our expectation of what a burrito should taste like. Probably to the dis-taste of many Americans who are fans of their regional variation on mexican food.

My impression was also confirmed by the fact that just about everyone in the place was American!A brief agreement with allolex's review.

My title about sums it up. I've had some good burritos in London (notably El Panzon in Brixton) but Tortilla is the only place I've been to in London where the taste and ingredients in the burrito were what I would expect to receive in an American burrito joint. I think it's important to make this distinction since the USA has so co-opted Mexican food and there's a proliferation of wrap/burrito joints which have cropped up across the country (especially in college towns) that have changed our expectation of what a burrito should taste like. Probably to the dis-taste of many Americans who are fans of their regional variation on mexican food.

My impression was also confirmed by the fact that just about everyone in the place was American!

Steve Hatt - by joslyoung

joslyoung — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:51:25 +0000

Review by joslyoung

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7226 3963

The best fish shop in the area. Always busy, always a queue - if you want something specific you'd better get there early. The staff are all good boys who know their fish. I don't go anywhere else.The best fish shop in the area. Always busy, always a queue - if you want something specific you'd better get there early. The staff are all good boys who know their fish. I don't go anywhere else.

The Marquess Tavern - by joslyoung

joslyoung — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:41:23 +0000

Review by joslyoung

Rating: 0.00

Phone: 020 7354 2975

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

Tags: gastro pub, relaxed, food

Yet another review I wrote that the site deleted instead of saving. Grrr. Anyway the much shorter version of what I was saying about this pub is: why the hell doesn't it open on a Saturday lunchtime?! They must be losing a fortune in potential business, while every other pub and restaurant on Upper St and Essex Road makes a weekend killing. It's their loss I suppose, but it seems a shame. I've eaten dinner here a couple of times and would love to pop by for lunch, but twice now I've tried to visit at the weekend and found it closed (with members of staff sitting around outside smoking fags. S'funny, they're THERE, they're just not working!). The food's good, the prices are toppy but not hideous, and apart from the hideously loud acoustics in the dining room, I couldn't fault anything else about the place. Like the other reviewer, I really would love to love it - they've got good food and outside tables, I've got an appetite and a dog. I just want them to make me lunch at the weekend, damn it!Yet another review I wrote that the site deleted instead of saving. Grrr. Anyway the much shorter version of what I was saying about this pub is: why the hell doesn't it open on a Saturday lunchtime?! They must be losing a fortune in potential business, while every other pub and restaurant on Upper St and Essex Road makes a weekend killing. It's their loss I suppose, but it seems a shame. I've eaten dinner here a couple of times and would love to pop by for lunch, but twice now I've tried to visit at the weekend and found it closed (with members of staff sitting around outside smoking fags. S'funny, they're THERE, they're just not working!). The food's good, the prices are toppy but not hideous, and apart from the hideously loud acoustics in the dining room, I couldn't fault anything else about the place. Like the other reviewer, I really would love to love it - they've got good food and outside tables, I've got an appetite and a dog. I just want them to make me lunch at the weekend, damn it!

The Living Room - Try the edinburgh branch by tapdancingcat

tapdancingcat — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:37:36 +0000

Review by tapdancingcat

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 0870 442 2712

Website: http://www.thelivingroom.uk.com

Tags: bar, smoking, lunch

Having found this cahn in edinurgh an d loving i i thought i'd like this one, but found it disappointingHaving found this cahn in edinurgh an d loving i i thought i'd like this one, but found it disappointing

Hoxton Apprentice - Different league to 15 by joslyoung

joslyoung — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:29:17 +0000

Review by joslyoung

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7749 2828

Website: http://www.hoxtonapprentice.com

Tags: good value, british, business

They say that this place is 'like' Jamie Oliver's 15, on the grounds that it also employs unemployed youngsters and trains them in professional kitchens. But as far as I'm concerned, that's where the similarity ends.
Unlike Jamie's place nearby, the Hoxton Apprentice is unpretentious (it doesn't charge Â£26 a plate for food described variously as 'Pucka' and 'Wicked' on the menu, for example). The food varies each week, and can include anything from basic and retro, like chicken kiev and chips (very nice it was too) to a more inspired Osso Bucco for supper. The service can be a little patchy, but one suspects that might be because the waiting staff are not longstanding professionals any more than are the staff in the kitchen, but they're unfailingly friendly so you forgive them. Prices are competitive for the area and good for the quality of food received. All round worth a visit...They say that this place is 'like' Jamie Oliver's 15, on the grounds that it also employs unemployed youngsters and trains them in professional kitchens. But as far as I'm concerned, that's where the similarity ends.
Unlike Jamie's place nearby, the Hoxton Apprentice is unpretentious (it doesn't charge Â£26 a plate for food described variously as 'Pucka' and 'Wicked' on the menu, for example). The food varies each week, and can include anything from basic and retro, like chicken kiev and chips (very nice it was too) to a more inspired Osso Bucco for supper. The service can be a little patchy, but one suspects that might be because the waiting staff are not longstanding professionals any more than are the staff in the kitchen, but they're unfailingly friendly so you forgive them. Prices are competitive for the area and good for the quality of food received. All round worth a visit...

The House - by k_thrn

k_thrn — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:56:51 +0000

Review by k_thrn

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7704 7410

Website: http://www.inthehouse.biz

Tags: bar, british, terrace

The House now do breakfast - Everything from big ass fry up to light salmon and scramblies! The bread basket is reasonably priced and would be enough for two people with normal size appetites. (We had the fry up as well and were pleasantly plump for the rest of the day) Pain o' chocolate and croissants were made fresh by their pastry chef at The Bull and were delicious!The House now do breakfast - Everything from big ass fry up to light salmon and scramblies! The bread basket is reasonably priced and would be enough for two people with normal size appetites. (We had the fry up as well and were pleasantly plump for the rest of the day) Pain o' chocolate and croissants were made fresh by their pastry chef at The Bull and were delicious!

Strada - Excellent good value food by hellyphant

hellyphant — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:33:12 +0000

Review by hellyphant

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7226 9742

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

Tags: italian, good value, lively

I've been to Strada in Islington several times and have never left disappointed. They serve a variety of pasta dishes and pizzas and a great selection of fish. I ate a baby octupus for the first time in Strada!
The food arrived very quickly and was lovely and hot, portions were perfectly sized and left me feeling satisfied, rather than bloated, and with enough space for that all important desert.
Although they don't have an amazing selection, what they do serve is delicious. I can recommend the hot chocolate cake with vanilla icecream. Divine!I've been to Strada in Islington several times and have never left disappointed. They serve a variety of pasta dishes and pizzas and a great selection of fish. I ate a baby octupus for the first time in Strada!
The food arrived very quickly and was lovely and hot, portions were perfectly sized and left me feeling satisfied, rather than bloated, and with enough space for that all important desert.
Although they don't have an amazing selection, what they do serve is delicious. I can recommend the hot chocolate cake with vanilla icecream. Divine!

The Angel - fine by abcjess

abcjess — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:13:23 +0000

Review by abcjess

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7837 2218

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

Tags: live music, food, relaxed

Although itâ¬"s a J.D. Wetherspoons chain pub, it does have a rustic and less modern feel than most. Its warm and earthy and the staff are always friendly and precise. The food is standard good pub food, the prices are slightly cheaper than the Wetherspoons further into the centre of London so itâ¬"s also a mini bargain. The food came quickly even though it was quite crowded. The outside area is very narrow and falling into the busy (and also narrow) pavement is hard to avoid, especially when theres a lot of smokers about.

But a thoroughly nice but average pub. Its got a good vibe and I would happily go there for drinks after work.
Although itâ¬"s a J.D. Wetherspoons chain pub, it does have a rustic and less modern feel than most. Its warm and earthy and the staff are always friendly and precise. The food is standard good pub food, the prices are slightly cheaper than the Wetherspoons further into the centre of London so itâ¬"s also a mini bargain. The food came quickly even though it was quite crowded. The outside area is very narrow and falling into the busy (and also narrow) pavement is hard to avoid, especially when theres a lot of smokers about.

But a thoroughly nice but average pub. Its got a good vibe and I would happily go there for drinks after work.

Carling Academy - lacking soul by carum

carum — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:32:48 +0000

Review by carum

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7288 4400

The academy plays host to loads of great acts such as Franz Ferdinand and kings of Leon and the like. The sound in here just works perfectly and the acoustics are just superb. I have been to loads of great gigs here but every time something always feels just a little wrong. I now know what it is itâ¬"s the setting it just seems wrong to have a concert hall in the middle of a shopping centre and thatâ¬"s whats wrong with places like the millennium dome or the 02. I think London needs more purpose built venues for live music and quickly. Great gigs but no soul.The academy plays host to loads of great acts such as Franz Ferdinand and kings of Leon and the like. The sound in here just works perfectly and the acoustics are just superb. I have been to loads of great gigs here but every time something always feels just a little wrong. I now know what it is itâ¬"s the setting it just seems wrong to have a concert hall in the middle of a shopping centre and thatâ¬"s whats wrong with places like the millennium dome or the 02. I think London needs more purpose built venues for live music and quickly. Great gigs but no soul.