Latest reviews in Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom

Eatzone Noodle House - by sokratis

sokratis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:09:55 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7485 0152

One of the best take-aways around Tufnell Park/North Kentish Town, Eat Zone offers a variety of Singaporean, Malayesian and generally south-east flavoured dishes. It's quite unique, as I'd never had Laksa before and quite enjoyed it. Very generous portions and you can easily feed four of you for about Â£20-Â£25.
Added bonus: I've bumnped into Julian Barratt twice when there. Unfortunately, I just managed a respectful node, which was reciprocated, but not much of a conversation. If you don't know who Julian Barratt is then please google him as you've been missing some great comedy from your lives.
One of the best take-aways around Tufnell Park/North Kentish Town, Eat Zone offers a variety of Singaporean, Malayesian and generally south-east flavoured dishes. It's quite unique, as I'd never had Laksa before and quite enjoyed it. Very generous portions and you can easily feed four of you for about Â£20-Â£25.
Added bonus: I've bumnped into Julian Barratt twice when there. Unfortunately, I just managed a respectful node, which was reciprocated, but not much of a conversation. If you don't know who Julian Barratt is then please google him as you've been missing some great comedy from your lives.

Pasta Habit - by sokratis

sokratis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:00:12 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7267 9239

Tags: italian, vegetarian dishes

It used to be one of local takeaways when Indian or Chinese were just too exotic and we fancied some simple pasta or Italian food. Desceptively the owner is Greek, but don't let that put you off as they make all your typical Italian spaghettin (or other pasta dished) remarkably well. The portions are huge and you can trust the quality of the place as it's been there for years and is regularly busy with a bunch of locals. It used to be one of local takeaways when Indian or Chinese were just too exotic and we fancied some simple pasta or Italian food. Desceptively the owner is Greek, but don't let that put you off as they make all your typical Italian spaghettin (or other pasta dished) remarkably well. The portions are huge and you can trust the quality of the place as it's been there for years and is regularly busy with a bunch of locals.

Cafe Renoir - by sokratis

sokratis — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:57:19 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7485 7186

Tags: cosy, crowded, quick bite

One of Kentish Town's independent eateries the Renoir does a selection of light meals along with serving pretty good coffee. There is some external seating as well for the smokers amongst you. A bit different to the other cafes as they serve a variety of continental dishes, such as crepes for example. They do of course your typical English breakfast as well. One of Kentish Town's independent eateries the Renoir does a selection of light meals along with serving pretty good coffee. There is some external seating as well for the smokers amongst you. A bit different to the other cafes as they serve a variety of continental dishes, such as crepes for example. They do of course your typical English breakfast as well.

Abbey Tavern - bad management by niknix58

niknix58 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:51:02 +0000

Review by niknix58

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7485 2131

Tags: tv for sporting events, dart board

This pub is now a supposed gastro pub. I booked my birthday party here months ago, paying a deposit. The weekend before the party, my daughter & friend went and paid for the food that we'd ordered. Three days later, whilst sitting in a cafe in The Vatican in Rome, my daughter was called and told that our booking had been cancelled due to an electrical fault. Later we were told by another person that our slot had been filled by a wedding party. We were given our money back and told by the manager, Caine, by way of compensation, that maybe he could have a meal at one of the companies other pubs. I have not heard from them since.
We did find another venue. The Vine on Highgate Road. The manager was so accommodating when we told him what had happened. The room was free (The abbey charges Â£100) and the food absolutely amazing. So if you need a decent venue for a special day/event, don't go to the abbey in kentish town.This pub is now a supposed gastro pub. I booked my birthday party here months ago, paying a deposit. The weekend before the party, my daughter & friend went and paid for the food that we'd ordered. Three days later, whilst sitting in a cafe in The Vatican in Rome, my daughter was called and told that our booking had been cancelled due to an electrical fault. Later we were told by another person that our slot had been filled by a wedding party. We were given our money back and told by the manager, Caine, by way of compensation, that maybe he could have a meal at one of the companies other pubs. I have not heard from them since.
We did find another venue. The Vine on Highgate Road. The manager was so accommodating when we told him what had happened. The room was free (The abbey charges Â£100) and the food absolutely amazing. So if you need a decent venue for a special day/event, don't go to the abbey in kentish town.

Annies - To early to say by Thomasinho

Thomasinho — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:35:16 +0000

Review by Thomasinho

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7485 3237

Tags: food, traditional english, tv for sporting events

I went along to Annies bar for the launch, but as I arrived at about 7.30, you could still smell the paint drying on the wall, and the builders were carry furniture in.

From what I did see of the finished bar, I have to say the decor, was lovely, and the bar seemed out of place, it would have been better suited in Hampstead, so this could be a great place for Kentish town, in terms of service I cant fairly comment as I didnt stay long enough for the opening to the public

I wondered around looking for refreshments or at least a drink, I was directed to the door, where a girl had some bottles of champagne, but no glasses to drink from them. At this point id lost my will to stay longer, and promptly left.

The bar from a decor perspective seemed lovely, but to see what its really like id need to return in two weeks or so,
I went along to Annies bar for the launch, but as I arrived at about 7.30, you could still smell the paint drying on the wall, and the builders were carry furniture in.

From what I did see of the finished bar, I have to say the decor, was lovely, and the bar seemed out of place, it would have been better suited in Hampstead, so this could be a great place for Kentish town, in terms of service I cant fairly comment as I didnt stay long enough for the opening to the public

I wondered around looking for refreshments or at least a drink, I was directed to the door, where a girl had some bottles of champagne, but no glasses to drink from them. At this point id lost my will to stay longer, and promptly left.

The bar from a decor perspective seemed lovely, but to see what its really like id need to return in two weeks or so,

The Vine - Extremely disappointing by BillyB

BillyB — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:05:24 +0000

Review by BillyB

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7209 0038

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

Tags: food, conservatory, pub lunch

This place used to have a good reputation for its food, but my last two visits have been simply awful. This time, we failed to book anywhere for a birthday lunch for my mother-in-law, so called in on the Vine.

I had the mixed grilled fish - all of which was cold as well as severely overcooked. The tuna steak was a cold grey slab, the squid like rubber.

My girlfriend and her mother had the roast beef. This was a poor cut of meat, greasy, and cold. And they attempted to serve this rare to start with - we not given an option on how we would like it. The accompanying vegetables had all life cooked out of them, and the 'yorkshire pudding' was just a slab of stodge, with no lightness whatsoever.

I complained to the manager, as one would, and we received a refund on one of the dishes, as we had managed to force the other two down. However, to add insult to injury, the manager's attitude was confrontational and wouldn't accept that there was anything wrong with the food, based on the fact that we had eaten most of it. True, this is legally correct, but there was no explanation or understanding of the customer's position.

Avoid this place like the plague - there are three other pubs - The Junction Tavern, The Lord Palmerston, and the Bull and Last - nearby that are far superior.This place used to have a good reputation for its food, but my last two visits have been simply awful. This time, we failed to book anywhere for a birthday lunch for my mother-in-law, so called in on the Vine.

I had the mixed grilled fish - all of which was cold as well as severely overcooked. The tuna steak was a cold grey slab, the squid like rubber.

My girlfriend and her mother had the roast beef. This was a poor cut of meat, greasy, and cold. And they attempted to serve this rare to start with - we not given an option on how we would like it. The accompanying vegetables had all life cooked out of them, and the 'yorkshire pudding' was just a slab of stodge, with no lightness whatsoever.

I complained to the manager, as one would, and we received a refund on one of the dishes, as we had managed to force the other two down. However, to add insult to injury, the manager's attitude was confrontational and wouldn't accept that there was anything wrong with the food, based on the fact that we had eaten most of it. True, this is legally correct, but there was no explanation or understanding of the customer's position.

Avoid this place like the plague - there are three other pubs - The Junction Tavern, The Lord Palmerston, and the Bull and Last - nearby that are far superior.

The Grand Union - Good Burgers (and I don't even like burgers!) by Hasselhuff

Hasselhuff — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:39:53 +0000

Review by Hasselhuff

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7485 1837

Website: http://www.grandunioncamden.co.uK

Tags: cool, relaxed, friendly

I've discovered a bar underneath my work which makes the best burgers I've ever tasted. I'm pretty hard to impress when it comes to burgers, as I'm not usually a fan. I've been frequenting this place on regular basis now, and I'm slowly working my way through their vast burger menu. I haven't been disappointed yet, in fact I'm enjoying my new found love for burgers. It's cracking place as well, with beautiful furniture and decor, which adds to the great atmosphere it has. The one thing I will say though is, you get a lot for your money, and I always struggle to get through my chips. I give my seal of approval though, I can see it would be great for parties as well, cos it's a great venue. I've discovered a bar underneath my work which makes the best burgers I've ever tasted. I'm pretty hard to impress when it comes to burgers, as I'm not usually a fan. I've been frequenting this place on regular basis now, and I'm slowly working my way through their vast burger menu. I haven't been disappointed yet, in fact I'm enjoying my new found love for burgers. It's cracking place as well, with beautiful furniture and decor, which adds to the great atmosphere it has. The one thing I will say though is, you get a lot for your money, and I always struggle to get through my chips. I give my seal of approval though, I can see it would be great for parties as well, cos it's a great venue.

The Assembly House - One of the best in the area by pgt38

pgt38 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:40:45 +0000

Review by pgt38

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7485 2031

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

Tags: food, vegetarian dishes

The Assembly House is a deceptively large and spacious pub on Chalk Farm Road. Behind the front well lit front bar is a second much larger area at the rear.

Due to its close proximity to the Kentish Town Forum (formerly the Town and Country Club) every time I have been there it has been very busy. Despite this the bar staff have always done an excellent job of ensuring everyone is served as quickly as possible.
Itâ¬"s a shame it not local to me a I am sure that it would be an excellent venue at other times.

Worth a visit if you are in the area.
The Assembly House is a deceptively large and spacious pub on Chalk Farm Road. Behind the front well lit front bar is a second much larger area at the rear.

Due to its close proximity to the Kentish Town Forum (formerly the Town and Country Club) every time I have been there it has been very busy. Despite this the bar staff have always done an excellent job of ensuring everyone is served as quickly as possible.
Itâ¬"s a shame it not local to me a I am sure that it would be an excellent venue at other times.

Worth a visit if you are in the area.

The Wine Cellar - Portugeuse Wine and Port by sokratis

sokratis — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:33:26 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7267 9501

Tags: portuguese, healthy food, delicatessen

Last time I reviewed The Wine Cellar, I seemed a bit sceptical about their claim to be stocking the 'largest selection of Portuguese wine in London'. Well, now I'm far less so, as I had a look at the basement cellar, which is pretty likely to make the above statement true.
You have above 50 square meters (that's probably a few million sqaure feet for the imperially inclined amongst you) of dedicate shelve space to Portuguese wine and an excellent selection of port too.

It's virtually impossible to spot this from the shop floor, so make sure you ask the owner about wine or port. Do try it out. You'll be spoilt for choice.Last time I reviewed The Wine Cellar, I seemed a bit sceptical about their claim to be stocking the 'largest selection of Portuguese wine in London'. Well, now I'm far less so, as I had a look at the basement cellar, which is pretty likely to make the above statement true.
You have above 50 square meters (that's probably a few million sqaure feet for the imperially inclined amongst you) of dedicate shelve space to Portuguese wine and an excellent selection of port too.

It's virtually impossible to spot this from the shop floor, so make sure you ask the owner about wine or port. Do try it out. You'll be spoilt for choice.

Queen Of Sheba - Amazing Ethiopian Food by andymyers

andymyers — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:56:54 +0000

Review by andymyers

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7284 3947

Tags: good value, ethiopian, african & caribbean

My wife and I love this restaurant. I'd never had Ethiopian food until a few years ago, but since visiting Queen of Sheba I have been hooked. I can only vouch for the vegetarian dishes, but they are excellent. It is very reasonably priced too and the only reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because sometimes the service is a bit slow...that said, the staff are very friendly.My wife and I love this restaurant. I'd never had Ethiopian food until a few years ago, but since visiting Queen of Sheba I have been hooked. I can only vouch for the vegetarian dishes, but they are excellent. It is very reasonably priced too and the only reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because sometimes the service is a bit slow...that said, the staff are very friendly.

The Oxford - Gastropub by numbers by iamroninator

iamroninator — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:11:21 +0000

Review by iamroninator

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7485 3521

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

Tags: gastro pub, food, real ale

Most likely we were unlucky on the sun we went, but the one visit was enough to put you off for life.

The waitress brought the wrong food (no biggie), then head waiter/manager guy proceeded to ignore us/be a real arse! Sorrrrry mate!

Re: food - roast beef - meet was rubbery. Potatoes were volcanically hot. Dessert was nice though...

One to avoid, methinks. And tell that manager dude to stop being such a stroppy gastro diva.Most likely we were unlucky on the sun we went, but the one visit was enough to put you off for life.

The waitress brought the wrong food (no biggie), then head waiter/manager guy proceeded to ignore us/be a real arse! Sorrrrry mate!

Re: food - roast beef - meet was rubbery. Potatoes were volcanically hot. Dessert was nice though...

One to avoid, methinks. And tell that manager dude to stop being such a stroppy gastro diva.

Bikram Yoga North - Sweat your way to Success by Glen_Bailey

Glen_Bailey — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:02:56 +0000

Review by Glen_Bailey

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7692 6900

Website: www.BikramYoga.co.uk

Tags: yoga, hot, kentish town

Itâ¬"s not often (well at least in my circle of friends) that you get to stand around topless (guys only, and itâ¬"s optional by the way) in a heated room wearing gym shorts, looking at yourself in the mirror for 90 minutes and sweating like youâ¬"ve never sweated before.

If that hasnâ¬"t scared you off (it nearly scared me off when my partner explained it to me half way through her month long yoga challenge â¬ and I mean every day for a month) then itâ¬"s well worth a try.

I first heard about this type of yoga back in New Zealand where I was taken along to try it out. Iâ¬"d done several types of yoga before so wasnâ¬"t really apprehensive about this style. Maybe slightly concerned when I was told Iâ¬"d need to drink about one and a half large bottles of water before I got to the class, and probably the same again during the class â¬ and that Iâ¬"d probably want to do it topless. I was ok with the water, Iâ¬"m a big water drinker from way back, and as far as the topless aspect went, I said Iâ¬"d wear a vest and see how it went.

Well, the vest lasted around 10minutes before it was drenched in sweat so off it went, never to be seen again.

I was pleased to find several Bikram Yoga studios around London, especially Bikram North, two tube stops away. Perfect for those 6:30am classes they held before Christmas.

There are a variety of teachers at Bikram North, all of whom have there own teaching styles and comments as they move through the 26 postures (each repeated twice â¬ the 1st generally 1 minute and the 2nd generally 30 seconds). Friday night is a favourite of mine, although I hardly ever make it. Itâ¬"s done in the dark with tea-lights around the mirrors â¬ a truly meditative experience. Oh, and thereâ¬"s really good Chai Masala tea on offer afterwards.

I find that no two visits to a Bikram Yoga class are the same. Sometimes youâ¬"ll find it hard and have to lay down for some of the postures (and youâ¬"re not made to feel guilty) and other times youâ¬"ll rock through the whole class doing every posture. You are just encouraged to do what you feel is right for your body on the day - and that will change day to day.

What I find different about Bikram Yoga is that itâ¬"s not just physical exercise which works you inside and out, but it is a challenge mentally to yourself. The first challenge, which the teachers set to new students, is to just stay in the room for the entire 90 minutes, regardless of if youâ¬"re participating or lying down watching. Another challenge the teachers set is to not think about upcoming postures, just accept them and do them the best you can. This can help to hear when your mind starts to wander when you know a challenging posture is coming up.

But the challenge I find the hardest, and I know Iâ¬"m not alone here, is to just stay absolutely still between the floor series postures, otherwise known as the dead posture. You are told to lie back down after a position and relax your entire body, every single muscle, look at one spot on the ceiling and stay still. Itâ¬"s not as easy as you think. The distractions mount up for example the sweat dripping (sometimes pouring) into your eyes, the person next to you moving, someone somewhere groaning, or just the simple fact that sometimes itâ¬"s just really hard to stay still. But, when you get it, itâ¬"s great! Even more, when the whole class gets it, itâ¬"s fantastic! The energy created by everyone staying still is amazing.

If youâ¬"re new to it, drink lots of water before and after the class, donâ¬"t eat 2 hours before (trust me you wonâ¬"t want to, some of the postures push on your stomach), take two towels (one for the yoga mat which will probably end up soaking wet, the other for the shower) and be prepared to be sore the next day. Good news is that the more you go the easier it is! Sounds odd but itâ¬"s true.

And for those newbies of you out there, when I started at Bikram North, they had a really good deal on where you pay Â£10 for 10 days of classes. Great introduction!

Oh, and it really does wonders for your body! You can see it in the mirrors!

Happy yogaring!
Itâ¬"s not often (well at least in my circle of friends) that you get to stand around topless (guys only, and itâ¬"s optional by the way) in a heated room wearing gym shorts, looking at yourself in the mirror for 90 minutes and sweating like youâ¬"ve never sweated before.

If that hasnâ¬"t scared you off (it nearly scared me off when my partner explained it to me half way through her month long yoga challenge â¬ and I mean every day for a month) then itâ¬"s well worth a try.

I first heard about this type of yoga back in New Zealand where I was taken along to try it out. Iâ¬"d done several types of yoga before so wasnâ¬"t really apprehensive about this style. Maybe slightly concerned when I was told Iâ¬"d need to drink about one and a half large bottles of water before I got to the class, and probably the same again during the class â¬ and that Iâ¬"d probably want to do it topless. I was ok with the water, Iâ¬"m a big water drinker from way back, and as far as the topless aspect went, I said Iâ¬"d wear a vest and see how it went.

Well, the vest lasted around 10minutes before it was drenched in sweat so off it went, never to be seen again.

I was pleased to find several Bikram Yoga studios around London, especially Bikram North, two tube stops away. Perfect for those 6:30am classes they held before Christmas.

There are a variety of teachers at Bikram North, all of whom have there own teaching styles and comments as they move through the 26 postures (each repeated twice â¬ the 1st generally 1 minute and the 2nd generally 30 seconds). Friday night is a favourite of mine, although I hardly ever make it. Itâ¬"s done in the dark with tea-lights around the mirrors â¬ a truly meditative experience. Oh, and thereâ¬"s really good Chai Masala tea on offer afterwards.

I find that no two visits to a Bikram Yoga class are the same. Sometimes youâ¬"ll find it hard and have to lay down for some of the postures (and youâ¬"re not made to feel guilty) and other times youâ¬"ll rock through the whole class doing every posture. You are just encouraged to do what you feel is right for your body on the day - and that will change day to day.

What I find different about Bikram Yoga is that itâ¬"s not just physical exercise which works you inside and out, but it is a challenge mentally to yourself. The first challenge, which the teachers set to new students, is to just stay in the room for the entire 90 minutes, regardless of if youâ¬"re participating or lying down watching. Another challenge the teachers set is to not think about upcoming postures, just accept them and do them the best you can. This can help to hear when your mind starts to wander when you know a challenging posture is coming up.

But the challenge I find the hardest, and I know Iâ¬"m not alone here, is to just stay absolutely still between the floor series postures, otherwise known as the dead posture. You are told to lie back down after a position and relax your entire body, every single muscle, look at one spot on the ceiling and stay still. Itâ¬"s not as easy as you think. The distractions mount up for example the sweat dripping (sometimes pouring) into your eyes, the person next to you moving, someone somewhere groaning, or just the simple fact that sometimes itâ¬"s just really hard to stay still. But, when you get it, itâ¬"s great! Even more, when the whole class gets it, itâ¬"s fantastic! The energy created by everyone staying still is amazing.

If youâ¬"re new to it, drink lots of water before and after the class, donâ¬"t eat 2 hours before (trust me you wonâ¬"t want to, some of the postures push on your stomach), take two towels (one for the yoga mat which will probably end up soaking wet, the other for the shower) and be prepared to be sore the next day. Good news is that the more you go the easier it is! Sounds odd but itâ¬"s true.

And for those newbies of you out there, when I started at Bikram North, they had a really good deal on where you pay Â£10 for 10 days of classes. Great introduction!

Oh, and it really does wonders for your body! You can see it in the mirrors!

Happy yogaring!

Chameli Indian Restaurant - My Valentines Dinner by Glen_Bailey

Glen_Bailey — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:27:48 +0000

Review by Glen_Bailey

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7482 2833

Tags: indian, good value, vegetarian dishes

Itâ¬"s not often that you arrive at the restaurant you think youâ¬"re supposed to be at, only to have a small man run at you from out of the darkness asking â¬SDo you want to go in?â¬

Phoenicia - simply the best by Buraco

Buraco — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:22:59 +0000

Review by Buraco

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7267 1267

Tags: mediterranean, delicatessen, rare finds

Can't believe I haven't reviewed phoenicia yet. Shame on me.

I'm very happy to say that KT's finest cafe/deli/mini-mart is right on our doorstep and thus takes numerous pounds of my custom. It's simply the RIGHT way to shop. Fresh meats, fruit and veg (shame they stopped the fish though). Loads of interesting and unusual items to purchase, as well as a good supply of standard items. Olives, nuts, sweet treats and more.

The USP however, has to be the unbelievably good value wraps. Â£2 for a tasty, healthy, filling meal? It's true! Take note McD's. This is real food. They also do some great fresh juices for under two quid. Recommend lebanese wrap with spicy potato, humous and tabouleh, washed down with and orange and carrot juice. That'll set you back Â£4.

It's just the best. Say no more.Can't believe I haven't reviewed phoenicia yet. Shame on me.

I'm very happy to say that KT's finest cafe/deli/mini-mart is right on our doorstep and thus takes numerous pounds of my custom. It's simply the RIGHT way to shop. Fresh meats, fruit and veg (shame they stopped the fish though). Loads of interesting and unusual items to purchase, as well as a good supply of standard items. Olives, nuts, sweet treats and more.

The USP however, has to be the unbelievably good value wraps. Â£2 for a tasty, healthy, filling meal? It's true! Take note McD's. This is real food. They also do some great fresh juices for under two quid. Recommend lebanese wrap with spicy potato, humous and tabouleh, washed down with and orange and carrot juice. That'll set you back Â£4.

It's just the best. Say no more.

Dixy Chicken - Dingaling Dixy !!! by JamesMcWilliams

JamesMcWilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:13:33 +0000

Review by JamesMcWilliams

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7284 3900

Tags: chicken / ribs

Hmmm, do I look forward to going home in the evening ?
You can bet your cotton socks I do !!
There's nothing I love better than to pop into my good friend at Dixy Chicken and pick up a few chicken burgers and an extra large bag of chips on my way home every evening. Of course I've usually gobbled the lot before I get to the door of my house and than I sit down for my dinner.
I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Can't wait for work to be over.
Bestest
J McWilliamsHmmm, do I look forward to going home in the evening ?
You can bet your cotton socks I do !!
There's nothing I love better than to pop into my good friend at Dixy Chicken and pick up a few chicken burgers and an extra large bag of chips on my way home every evening. Of course I've usually gobbled the lot before I get to the door of my house and than I sit down for my dinner.
I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Can't wait for work to be over.
Bestest
J McWilliams

Stingray Cafe - Good... but was better by ManKan

ManKan — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:50:29 +0000

Review by ManKan

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7482 4855

Tags: italian, takeaway, european

I realy like Stingray Cafe, the food is very well priced, I used to put Stingray in the same category as 'Little Bay' in Kilburn and Le Mercury in Islington, but the last time I went, I have to say the food was not all that, I strayed away from the standard menu and went for the specials, but it was not as good as their regular food!

The reviews from the press have been taken down and it does not boast how special it is anymore (which I always love) and have to say something has changed, not sure what?

I have been there loads, so I will wait until I try it one more time before concluding my views, as it hs always been good, just not the last timeI realy like Stingray Cafe, the food is very well priced, I used to put Stingray in the same category as 'Little Bay' in Kilburn and Le Mercury in Islington, but the last time I went, I have to say the food was not all that, I strayed away from the standard menu and went for the specials, but it was not as good as their regular food!

The reviews from the press have been taken down and it does not boast how special it is anymore (which I always love) and have to say something has changed, not sure what?

I have been there loads, so I will wait until I try it one more time before concluding my views, as it hs always been good, just not the last time

The Pineapple - Great Atmosphere by ManKan

ManKan — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:44:23 +0000

Review by ManKan

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7485 6422

Tags: traditional pub, food, independent pub

I like the pineapple, the atmosphere is great! the furnitutre is old and has real character, I like the bar staff here, but I have he agree the new Thai menu is no where near the old english menu... they made the best chicken and mushroom pie, the food and meat was always really fresh, now I am not that sure... reheated made earlier stuff.

The pub quiz is always really good fun and great for mates to come along to as the group can be as big as you want and easy for them to get back home! all in all a good local pub!I like the pineapple, the atmosphere is great! the furnitutre is old and has real character, I like the bar staff here, but I have he agree the new Thai menu is no where near the old english menu... they made the best chicken and mushroom pie, the food and meat was always really fresh, now I am not that sure... reheated made earlier stuff.

The pub quiz is always really good fun and great for mates to come along to as the group can be as big as you want and easy for them to get back home! all in all a good local pub!

The Gloucester Arms - Shite by sully

sully — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:19:08 +0000

Review by sully

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7485 3227

Tags: live music, pool tables

What a shite hole of a bar! Staff very unfriendly and rude and as for that barmaid she was suppin' cider all night as she served. I'd give this place a skip if I were you!!! What a shite hole of a bar! Staff very unfriendly and rude and as for that barmaid she was suppin' cider all night as she served. I'd give this place a skip if I were you!!!

PizzaExpress - pizza by rharvey

rharvey — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:24:27 +0000

Review by rharvey

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7267 0101

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

Tags: italian, good value, lively

very good italian!
a nice place to go with a group of people, prices are'nt too bad around Â£7 for a pizza and service is good
very good italian!
a nice place to go with a group of people, prices are'nt too bad around Â£7 for a pizza and service is good

Lalibela - Ethiopian Delights by sokratis

sokratis — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:22:01 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7284 0600

Tags: lively, good value, takeaway

Do the words Tibs or Doro Wot mean anything to you? If not, then you havenâ¬"t been to Lalibela. Named after a beautiful Ethiopian city this is one fine African restaurant. Itâ¬"s on Fortress road and an easy walk both from Kentish Town and Tufnell Park.
The decor is warm and typically east-African with a varied collection of hand-carved wooden furniture (beautiful as they are they donâ¬"t make for the most comfortable seating unfortunately). The staff are very friendly and can be a bit cheeky, but always professional. Last time we went there we did have to remind them to get the bill after waiting for about 15 minutes, but we were happy chatting away and digesting anyway.
Ethiopian food is served as follows: you and you company sit around the table and a very large flat plate is placed in the middle. On it you have Injera, which is a Ethiopian sour flat bread, which also serves as your fork or spoon. The food comes in a variety of small pots and everyone places scoops on the main plate cuts out a piece of Injera (or uses some of the extra rolls they bring you) rolls or folds up and off he or she goes. If youâ¬"re the adventurous type this should make for quite a different first date experience. On second thoughts you may want to avoid that, depending on what you have in mind for later. More on that below...
The food is a fun and very tasty experience. Most of the dishes are mild stews with rich flavours, with fish, lamb, chicken and goat featuring on the menu (not sure if beef is there or not). A word of warning here. The food is tasty and very moreish. The Injera is also pretty good, but I do believe that it expands slightly once in your stomach. The result is a bit similar to drinking plenty of tequila sitting down and realising that your coordination is not what it used to be half an hour ago, when you stand up. With Ethiopian food youâ¬"ll stand up try to walk and then realise that you better order one of those really tasty coffees brewed over charcoal and give yourself a bit more time before engaging in any kind of physical activity that involves anything more than sitting down.
Do the words Tibs or Doro Wot mean anything to you? If not, then you havenâ¬"t been to Lalibela. Named after a beautiful Ethiopian city this is one fine African restaurant. Itâ¬"s on Fortress road and an easy walk both from Kentish Town and Tufnell Park.
The decor is warm and typically east-African with a varied collection of hand-carved wooden furniture (beautiful as they are they donâ¬"t make for the most comfortable seating unfortunately). The staff are very friendly and can be a bit cheeky, but always professional. Last time we went there we did have to remind them to get the bill after waiting for about 15 minutes, but we were happy chatting away and digesting anyway.
Ethiopian food is served as follows: you and you company sit around the table and a very large flat plate is placed in the middle. On it you have Injera, which is a Ethiopian sour flat bread, which also serves as your fork or spoon. The food comes in a variety of small pots and everyone places scoops on the main plate cuts out a piece of Injera (or uses some of the extra rolls they bring you) rolls or folds up and off he or she goes. If youâ¬"re the adventurous type this should make for quite a different first date experience. On second thoughts you may want to avoid that, depending on what you have in mind for later. More on that below...
The food is a fun and very tasty experience. Most of the dishes are mild stews with rich flavours, with fish, lamb, chicken and goat featuring on the menu (not sure if beef is there or not). A word of warning here. The food is tasty and very moreish. The Injera is also pretty good, but I do believe that it expands slightly once in your stomach. The result is a bit similar to drinking plenty of tequila sitting down and realising that your coordination is not what it used to be half an hour ago, when you stand up. With Ethiopian food youâ¬"ll stand up try to walk and then realise that you better order one of those really tasty coffees brewed over charcoal and give yourself a bit more time before engaging in any kind of physical activity that involves anything more than sitting down.