Latest reviews in Sloane Square, London, United Kingdom

Kitts - Unsafe. Sleazy not Sloaney. A 1980s cliche by tanneth

tanneth — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:25 +0000

Review by tanneth

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7881 5990

Website: http://www.kitts-london.com/

Quite simply, Kitts employs a doorman/bouncer who is dangerous, so this club is not quite what it would like us to believe it is. It isn't safe and it isn't friendly.

Its Sloane Square location might lead you to believe that it caters for a more classy clientele - but just one visit and you will see it's just as sleazy as a 1980's underworld crime den from a Martina Cole novel.

I like clubs and go out a lot, but my advice is: Don't demean yourself by waiting outside this one. Even though you're on a 'guest list' and the club's fairly empty - you'll have to wait to be scrutinised....even though you've had a brilliant night out to this point, at least one of your friends will be left feeling disappointed and devalued, and be prevented from entering (It doesn't matter if he is sober and dedicates his life to saving people during the day) .....even though under the 1975 sex discrimination act, a club has to charge the same to both men and women, the club will let women go in free but make the men pay Â£20.

So here's what happened to me on Friday:

The club closed and I went to the loo - as you do. This bouncer came by within about 30 seconds, shouting and asking me to get out. I said 'ok, just a second' but he came back to the door, seconds later (when I was out the cubicle), was extremely aggressive and then barely let me wash my hands. I asked him why he was being so aggressive towards me only when there were still so many people in the club. He just carried on shouting saying: 'They are the owners, i don't care just leave'. My husband outside the loo told him calmly that there was no need to be so harsh as we were obviously leaving and then went to wait for me outside while i was putting on my coat. Neither of us was drunk, rude or looking for a fight.

But get this!!! The doorman then pushed himself in my personal space as I was trying to put my coat on, told me to get out and shoved me!!! - This was really scary as my husband was already outside, and I had not expected violence. I am a local resident and can promise that I wasn't being slow, or an out of control aggressive drunk - I was just out late because I work late. I asked him politely and calmly why he was being so mean to me (no swearing at all!) and for a reason as to why he couldn't let me put my coat on before going outside - but I just got another shove. He then started to 'threaten' to lock the door of the club and lock me in!?? I got quite a bit scared of the unpredictable situation then.

Then...bizarrely a strange girl who witnessed the whole thing and seemed to know the bouncer's 'ways' came to my rescue and tried to say that maybe the guy was just tired and wanted to go home and urged me to leave. I left calmly, but shaken and confused about being treated this way for no reason whatsoever.

Stay away from this angry sordid place, or be aware that you may be singled out for an unprovoked attackQuite simply, Kitts employs a doorman/bouncer who is dangerous, so this club is not quite what it would like us to believe it is. It isn't safe and it isn't friendly.

Its Sloane Square location might lead you to believe that it caters for a more classy clientele - but just one visit and you will see it's just as sleazy as a 1980's underworld crime den from a Martina Cole novel.

I like clubs and go out a lot, but my advice is: Don't demean yourself by waiting outside this one. Even though you're on a 'guest list' and the club's fairly empty - you'll have to wait to be scrutinised....even though you've had a brilliant night out to this point, at least one of your friends will be left feeling disappointed and devalued, and be prevented from entering (It doesn't matter if he is sober and dedicates his life to saving people during the day) .....even though under the 1975 sex discrimination act, a club has to charge the same to both men and women, the club will let women go in free but make the men pay Â£20.

So here's what happened to me on Friday:

The club closed and I went to the loo - as you do. This bouncer came by within about 30 seconds, shouting and asking me to get out. I said 'ok, just a second' but he came back to the door, seconds later (when I was out the cubicle), was extremely aggressive and then barely let me wash my hands. I asked him why he was being so aggressive towards me only when there were still so many people in the club. He just carried on shouting saying: 'They are the owners, i don't care just leave'. My husband outside the loo told him calmly that there was no need to be so harsh as we were obviously leaving and then went to wait for me outside while i was putting on my coat. Neither of us was drunk, rude or looking for a fight.

But get this!!! The doorman then pushed himself in my personal space as I was trying to put my coat on, told me to get out and shoved me!!! - This was really scary as my husband was already outside, and I had not expected violence. I am a local resident and can promise that I wasn't being slow, or an out of control aggressive drunk - I was just out late because I work late. I asked him politely and calmly why he was being so mean to me (no swearing at all!) and for a reason as to why he couldn't let me put my coat on before going outside - but I just got another shove. He then started to 'threaten' to lock the door of the club and lock me in!?? I got quite a bit scared of the unpredictable situation then.

Then...bizarrely a strange girl who witnessed the whole thing and seemed to know the bouncer's 'ways' came to my rescue and tried to say that maybe the guy was just tired and wanted to go home and urged me to leave. I left calmly, but shaken and confused about being treated this way for no reason whatsoever.

Stay away from this angry sordid place, or be aware that you may be singled out for an unprovoked attack

First Tailored Alterations - Terrible Business - beware. by Chitchat

Chitchat — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:25:39 +0000

Review by Chitchat

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7730 1400

These people are complete crooks and should be shut down. After an appalling experience with them recently I received a very rude message on my answerphone from them and no apology. They are dishonest, a rip off and quite how they are still trading is a mystery. PLEASE DO NOT USE THEM, they have no understanding of proper tailoring / dressmaking and no regard of how the service industry works. If I could give no stars for a rating, I would.These people are complete crooks and should be shut down. After an appalling experience with them recently I received a very rude message on my answerphone from them and no apology. They are dishonest, a rip off and quite how they are still trading is a mystery. PLEASE DO NOT USE THEM, they have no understanding of proper tailoring / dressmaking and no regard of how the service industry works. If I could give no stars for a rating, I would.

The Botanist - The Botanist by moreteavicar

moreteavicar — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:48:11 +0000

Review by moreteavicar

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7730 0077

Website: http://www.thebotanistonsloanesquare.com/

Tags: lively, crowded, european

We're probably not the easiest family to please in a restaurant. On top of the everyday chit chat we always discuss the food and service in minute detail. This Father's Day we ventured to the newly opened The Botanist on Sloane Square.
It takes time for new establishments to settle into a routine; The Botanist only opened in May, a short month before our visit. But basic mistakes kept creeping in and with five sister restaurants I had expected the whole operation to be a bit slicker.
The restaurant is located next to the recently renovated Sloane Square Hotel. It was a busy Sunday and customers were certainly crammed into the dining area, making our table of five slightly uncomfortable. The place has a clean feel to it with calming tones and a historical mural which ties in with the restaurant's name.
So to the mealâ¬¦ The ladies forwent starters, so it was left to my father, brother and myself to sample: Stilton and white onion tart with roast pears, steak tartar and globe artichoke, morel and baby spinach risotto.
The tart pastry was perfect - crumbly, but solid enough to hold the very flavoursome stilton filling. I was disappointed with the pears which, served cold, seemed more raw than roasted, and didn't have the required sweetness to offset the stilton's saltiness.
The risotto sounded wonderful, but the creaminess which typifies risottos was swapped for a thin bland sauce which drowned the rice.
The steak tartar was the first sign of trouble with the service. First my brother was brought a stilton and onion tart - not what he had ordered. As my father and I tucked into our starters, and finished them, he was still waiting. Steak tartar doesn't require huge amounts of cooking. Yet when it arrived it was "overcooked". Had it perhaps been sitting on the passe for a bit too long.
Being a Sunday it was beef roasts for the lads and fishcakes for the ladies (not that fishcakes are particularly Sunday food!). The fishcakes were a good size but a little bland. The meat was beautifully pink and tender. The jus arrived in a wonderful little copper saucepan. The Yorkshire puddings were also scrumptious: crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. The vegetables however were underdone and the potatoes were far too salty and reminded me of those packet roast potatoes from the supermarket.
After the waiter finished spilling water over the table, and forgetting to wipe it up, we ordered dessert. Tarte Tatin was excellent. The pastry once again perfect. Just the right amount of caramel too. The chocolate fondant just dreamy. And the Knickerbocker Glory was, wellâ¬¦ just like being a kid again.
The cheese plate ended an average meal. The minute slivers of cheese presented an uninteresting selection.
Slow service, a clumsy waiter and average food (the quality of the met was a surprising highlight though) resulted in the manager gracefully removing the optional service charge from the bill. How kind! But as I said at the start, it takes time to settle down, so I look forward to a second visit to an establishment some promise.
Food 3/5 - Fantastic meat
Service 2/5 - Get to grips with the basics
Environment 3/5 - Calm decor but much too crammedWe're probably not the easiest family to please in a restaurant. On top of the everyday chit chat we always discuss the food and service in minute detail. This Father's Day we ventured to the newly opened The Botanist on Sloane Square.
It takes time for new establishments to settle into a routine; The Botanist only opened in May, a short month before our visit. But basic mistakes kept creeping in and with five sister restaurants I had expected the whole operation to be a bit slicker.
The restaurant is located next to the recently renovated Sloane Square Hotel. It was a busy Sunday and customers were certainly crammed into the dining area, making our table of five slightly uncomfortable. The place has a clean feel to it with calming tones and a historical mural which ties in with the restaurant's name.
So to the mealâ¬¦ The ladies forwent starters, so it was left to my father, brother and myself to sample: Stilton and white onion tart with roast pears, steak tartar and globe artichoke, morel and baby spinach risotto.
The tart pastry was perfect - crumbly, but solid enough to hold the very flavoursome stilton filling. I was disappointed with the pears which, served cold, seemed more raw than roasted, and didn't have the required sweetness to offset the stilton's saltiness.
The risotto sounded wonderful, but the creaminess which typifies risottos was swapped for a thin bland sauce which drowned the rice.
The steak tartar was the first sign of trouble with the service. First my brother was brought a stilton and onion tart - not what he had ordered. As my father and I tucked into our starters, and finished them, he was still waiting. Steak tartar doesn't require huge amounts of cooking. Yet when it arrived it was "overcooked". Had it perhaps been sitting on the passe for a bit too long.
Being a Sunday it was beef roasts for the lads and fishcakes for the ladies (not that fishcakes are particularly Sunday food!). The fishcakes were a good size but a little bland. The meat was beautifully pink and tender. The jus arrived in a wonderful little copper saucepan. The Yorkshire puddings were also scrumptious: crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. The vegetables however were underdone and the potatoes were far too salty and reminded me of those packet roast potatoes from the supermarket.
After the waiter finished spilling water over the table, and forgetting to wipe it up, we ordered dessert. Tarte Tatin was excellent. The pastry once again perfect. Just the right amount of caramel too. The chocolate fondant just dreamy. And the Knickerbocker Glory was, wellâ¬¦ just like being a kid again.
The cheese plate ended an average meal. The minute slivers of cheese presented an uninteresting selection.
Slow service, a clumsy waiter and average food (the quality of the met was a surprising highlight though) resulted in the manager gracefully removing the optional service charge from the bill. How kind! But as I said at the start, it takes time to settle down, so I look forward to a second visit to an establishment some promise.
Food 3/5 - Fantastic meat
Service 2/5 - Get to grips with the basics
Environment 3/5 - Calm decor but much too crammed

Subway - Riduculous and rude staff by sheilene

sheilene — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:14:45 +0000

Review by sheilene

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7834 0555

Website: http://www.subway.com

Tags: sandwiches, vegetarian dishes

Review for: 123 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria London, SW1W 9SR. The one in the building next to Vitoria Coach station. Around 6.30pm on 11/07/09.

Riduculous and rude staff. Went in and stood there waiting for 15 plus minutes just to get a ham sub. It wasn't crowded. I was already being served but they prefered to chat away and leave the sandwich there waiting and serve someone else behind me rather than finish making it and giving it to me first. I have to repeat myself like 3-4 times each time because they were NEVER paying attention. Preffered bitching about the previous customers rather than making the sandwich. Gave an attitude to the customer before me just because he asked him to pack his foot long sandwich into 2 seperate bags so he can have the second one later. After that he stood there ranting and complaining to his partner about it which was irritating. He would ask a question like "What bread?" I would say "Honey Oat" But when i said that he was talking again to his partner then he asked me again... TWICE! I had to answer him twice for every question he asked cause he wasn't friggin paying attention. When I complained to him he said I was impatient and I have a lot of knowledge compared to him at making subways cause he had 4 yrs. I was questioning 4 years of experience. Well, all I have to say is, I never knew it took four years to learn to make a sandwich. WOW! I love subway honestly I do. Never met a worker as rude as him before. Hope he wins the best sandwich award with his 4 years experience!
*i am very sorry to write the bad comment on it but honestly, the food is great. Feel bad just because the behaviour of the staff.Review for: 123 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria London, SW1W 9SR. The one in the building next to Vitoria Coach station. Around 6.30pm on 11/07/09.

Riduculous and rude staff. Went in and stood there waiting for 15 plus minutes just to get a ham sub. It wasn't crowded. I was already being served but they prefered to chat away and leave the sandwich there waiting and serve someone else behind me rather than finish making it and giving it to me first. I have to repeat myself like 3-4 times each time because they were NEVER paying attention. Preffered bitching about the previous customers rather than making the sandwich. Gave an attitude to the customer before me just because he asked him to pack his foot long sandwich into 2 seperate bags so he can have the second one later. After that he stood there ranting and complaining to his partner about it which was irritating. He would ask a question like "What bread?" I would say "Honey Oat" But when i said that he was talking again to his partner then he asked me again... TWICE! I had to answer him twice for every question he asked cause he wasn't friggin paying attention. When I complained to him he said I was impatient and I have a lot of knowledge compared to him at making subways cause he had 4 yrs. I was questioning 4 years of experience. Well, all I have to say is, I never knew it took four years to learn to make a sandwich. WOW! I love subway honestly I do. Never met a worker as rude as him before. Hope he wins the best sandwich award with his 4 years experience!
*i am very sorry to write the bad comment on it but honestly, the food is great. Feel bad just because the behaviour of the staff.

Louise Bradley - Regular Shopper by BenfromDrum

BenfromDrum — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:16:53 +0000

Review by BenfromDrum

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7589 1442

Tags: friendly knowledgeable staff, excellent products

Had to drop a quick note ... we moved house 6 months ago and discovered "LB's" when starting to re-decorate and have since become regular shoppers. It's made re-decoration much easier for us. We have found the staff to be very friendly, they even look things out for us now that they have to come know us. I don't normally write reviews but felt compelled to following the last review, which seems comical in comparison.Had to drop a quick note ... we moved house 6 months ago and discovered "LB's" when starting to re-decorate and have since become regular shoppers. It's made re-decoration much easier for us. We have found the staff to be very friendly, they even look things out for us now that they have to come know us. I don't normally write reviews but felt compelled to following the last review, which seems comical in comparison.

Borscht n' Tears - question by katarinka03

katarinka03 — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:08:03 +0000

Review by katarinka03

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7589 5003

Tags: russian, live music, lively

Do they have a website or something where I can have a look at what kind of russian food they serve before going there:)?Do they have a website or something where I can have a look at what kind of russian food they serve before going there:)?

Boisdale of Belgravia - The best burger IN THE WORLD (if you like truffles by NickR

NickR — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:46:13 +0000

Review by NickR

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7730 6922

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

Tags: lively, live music, expensive

This is one of my favourites. What can be better than a Scottish whisky and cigar bar? Well this place also has great Jazz and excellent food. You can either eat in the fairly pricey, but worth it, restaurant. Or you can eat from the bar menu (there are actually two bars here. One is like a mini pub?).
I have to say that I have eaten and tried a lot of burgers in my life, but the truffle burger served at the bar here, is no less than "the greatest burger in the world" (assuming you like truffle!). The restaurant has never disappointed me, serving excellent food to the highest standards.
For the smokers amongst you, since the ban, they have created an upstairs terrace which is great...even in winter!
If you arrive later or stay later, they do often require a payment for the band. The Jazz is often extremely good and enjoyable and inishes the evening nicely.This is one of my favourites. What can be better than a Scottish whisky and cigar bar? Well this place also has great Jazz and excellent food. You can either eat in the fairly pricey, but worth it, restaurant. Or you can eat from the bar menu (there are actually two bars here. One is like a mini pub?).
I have to say that I have eaten and tried a lot of burgers in my life, but the truffle burger served at the bar here, is no less than "the greatest burger in the world" (assuming you like truffle!). The restaurant has never disappointed me, serving excellent food to the highest standards.
For the smokers amongst you, since the ban, they have created an upstairs terrace which is great...even in winter!
If you arrive later or stay later, they do often require a payment for the band. The Jazz is often extremely good and enjoyable and inishes the evening nicely.

La Poule Au Pot - Parfait by Tagnelap

Tagnelap — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:02:09 +0000

Review by Tagnelap

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7730 7763

Tags: french, romantic, expensive

In 20 years of eating here, we had never had lunch - always an evening venue.
We know that the staff are inclined towards being a bit 'gallic', but recently they have really started to pull out all the stops.
The service was excellent, the food spot on (as always) and the ambience was ok - frankly there's not much they can do about the fact that there was the odd table of 'sales and marketing' folk on a day out from up North.
All round, as good as ever.In 20 years of eating here, we had never had lunch - always an evening venue.
We know that the staff are inclined towards being a bit 'gallic', but recently they have really started to pull out all the stops.
The service was excellent, the food spot on (as always) and the ambience was ok - frankly there's not much they can do about the fact that there was the odd table of 'sales and marketing' folk on a day out from up North.
All round, as good as ever.

Arabesk - by Agente

Agente — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:15:34 +0000

Review by Agente

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7584 3858

Arabesk has 16 County Court Judgements registered against it since 2005, with defaults ranging from £235 to more than £3,500. Suppliers or creditors should conduct their own careful research and satisy themselves about the credit-risk posed by a company with 16 official defaults registered against it.Arabesk has 16 County Court Judgements registered against it since 2005, with defaults ranging from £235 to more than £3,500. Suppliers or creditors should conduct their own careful research and satisy themselves about the credit-risk posed by a company with 16 official defaults registered against it.

The Ebury - by NickR

NickR — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:29:48 +0000

Review by NickR

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7730 4270

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

Tags: lively, bar, expensive

Great atmosphere, good food and always enjoy an evening out here.Great atmosphere, good food and always enjoy an evening out here.

Thomas Cubitt - by NickR

NickR — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:10:03 +0000

Review by NickR

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7730 6060

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

Tags: gastro pub, lively, food

My favourite local Sunday Lunch place. Great.My favourite local Sunday Lunch place. Great.

Bunch Of Grapes - by fastrunner

fastrunner — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:31:50 +0000

Review by fastrunner

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7589 4944

Tags: food, vegetarian dishes

We used this pub, while on a visit to Harrods Thursday 12th March. 12.45, It seemed to fill up by 1. glad we got in early. Menu, is good for the area, Sandwich doorstop bread or bagutte, with side salad from £4.20, jackets from £4.60 ,to rump steak at £9.50 snacks&sharers, and lots more, we had a good meal,drink and service for the price
as its only a few moments from HarrodsWe used this pub, while on a visit to Harrods Thursday 12th March. 12.45, It seemed to fill up by 1. glad we got in early. Menu, is good for the area, Sandwich doorstop bread or bagutte, with side salad from £4.20, jackets from £4.60 ,to rump steak at £9.50 snacks&sharers, and lots more, we had a good meal,drink and service for the price
as its only a few moments from Harrods

The Phoenix - Tasty Food, Nice Ambience and Staff by nip_and_nosh

nip_and_nosh — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:44:37 +0000

Review by nip_and_nosh

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7730 9182

Website: http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk

Tags: food, real ale, gastro pub

The Phoenix is a nice gastropub in the heart of Chelsea. At the front of the pub are cozy couches and wooden tables - a nice spot for a small gathering of friends to catch up over a pint. In the back of the pub is the restaurant which is warm and welcoming - with a nice glowing fire on cold nights.

I ordered the guinea fowl it tasted terrific. Friends had other items on the menu as in the fishcakes and the quiche... again, everyone enoyed the taste. However, we all had one small complaint - there just wasn't quite enough to make you full. My guinea fowl was quite small, accompanies by two small paint-strokes of mashed potato, a half a parsnip, and some red cabbage. I opted for a pack of crisps on my tube journey home... another friend ordered a side of chips after she finished her meal, since it didn't quite fill the hole. (Bear in mind, we were a table of women and none of us tend to require large quantities of food).

Would I go back - sure, if I was in the area. But I would order myself a starter and possibly a dessert - making the bill quite hefty by the end... or I'd go when I was only somewhat hungry, but looking for a light meal. Otherwise, I could not fault this restaurant - the waitress was extremely nice and accomodating and the ambience was lovely.The Phoenix is a nice gastropub in the heart of Chelsea. At the front of the pub are cozy couches and wooden tables - a nice spot for a small gathering of friends to catch up over a pint. In the back of the pub is the restaurant which is warm and welcoming - with a nice glowing fire on cold nights.

I ordered the guinea fowl it tasted terrific. Friends had other items on the menu as in the fishcakes and the quiche... again, everyone enoyed the taste. However, we all had one small complaint - there just wasn't quite enough to make you full. My guinea fowl was quite small, accompanies by two small paint-strokes of mashed potato, a half a parsnip, and some red cabbage. I opted for a pack of crisps on my tube journey home... another friend ordered a side of chips after she finished her meal, since it didn't quite fill the hole. (Bear in mind, we were a table of women and none of us tend to require large quantities of food).

Would I go back - sure, if I was in the area. But I would order myself a starter and possibly a dessert - making the bill quite hefty by the end... or I'd go when I was only somewhat hungry, but looking for a light meal. Otherwise, I could not fault this restaurant - the waitress was extremely nice and accomodating and the ambience was lovely.

Shezan - Bad service and managment have attitude by kira

kira — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:21:40 +0000

Review by kira

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7584 0052

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

Tags: indian, live music, lively

I dined here recently and would not recommend this place to anyone not even for the food which was quite average pakastani food. Overly rated as it has been around 40 Years! Managment have an attitude and sevice is poor best to avoid. I would recommend Urban Turban in Baywater for similar food. Their food is honestly priced and the interior is funky and hip.I dined here recently and would not recommend this place to anyone not even for the food which was quite average pakastani food. Overly rated as it has been around 40 Years! Managment have an attitude and sevice is poor best to avoid. I would recommend Urban Turban in Baywater for similar food. Their food is honestly priced and the interior is funky and hip.

Bread Boutique - Bready Awful by Litro_K

Litro_K — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:11:02 +0000

Review by Litro_K

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7730 2070

Tags: coffee, crowded, bakery

I'm being kind when I say that Bread Boutique is overpriced. It's nearly four pounds sterling for a loaf of bread in most cases. Not having tried the bread, it may well be the finest loaf known to humankind, but if they take as long to serve food as they did to squeeze a couple of fruit juices, then I don't think I'll ever be eating here.

Around 5.30 on a busy Saturday a friend and I stood politely in a bafflingly long queue to order two drinks. There were no menus to look at as you queued, which possibly goes some way towards explaining the length of the line and the frustration of the cashier, but still - when I asked him what kind of juices were available, he pointed to a menu in the far corner or the room and looked at me as if he expected me to go over and consult it, thereby losing my place in the line and relieving him of his hideous fate - that of helping me. I finally got the juice options out of him, but while the staff flirted with each other and messed around with a series of blenders, we waited 10 minutes to receive our (tiny) cups of pithy juice. I don't mean they were concise and full of meaning, I mean mostly pulp.

To add insult to injury, these minute cups were £3.50 each and we were harried out of our seats as they closed up. Not a fun experience and not the sort of boutique I'll be revisiting in a hurry.I'm being kind when I say that Bread Boutique is overpriced. It's nearly four pounds sterling for a loaf of bread in most cases. Not having tried the bread, it may well be the finest loaf known to humankind, but if they take as long to serve food as they did to squeeze a couple of fruit juices, then I don't think I'll ever be eating here.

Around 5.30 on a busy Saturday a friend and I stood politely in a bafflingly long queue to order two drinks. There were no menus to look at as you queued, which possibly goes some way towards explaining the length of the line and the frustration of the cashier, but still - when I asked him what kind of juices were available, he pointed to a menu in the far corner or the room and looked at me as if he expected me to go over and consult it, thereby losing my place in the line and relieving him of his hideous fate - that of helping me. I finally got the juice options out of him, but while the staff flirted with each other and messed around with a series of blenders, we waited 10 minutes to receive our (tiny) cups of pithy juice. I don't mean they were concise and full of meaning, I mean mostly pulp.

To add insult to injury, these minute cups were £3.50 each and we were harried out of our seats as they closed up. Not a fun experience and not the sort of boutique I'll be revisiting in a hurry.

Hunan - Great food, service, and unique! by sootle

sootle — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:49:06 +0000

Review by sootle

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7730 5712

Tags: chinese, good value, lively

There is no menu but you sit down and the tasty food starts coming. Some of the best items were the green beans, chicken wrapped lettuce cups, and the scallop rolls. The food was so tasty we were expecting to to be exhorbitant, but it was about 40 pounds / person not including wine.There is no menu but you sit down and the tasty food starts coming. Some of the best items were the green beans, chicken wrapped lettuce cups, and the scallop rolls. The food was so tasty we were expecting to to be exhorbitant, but it was about 40 pounds / person not including wine.

Prada - Aweful! by marciajk

marciajk — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:27:39 +0000

Review by marciajk

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7235 0008

Awful, awful experience. Bag in for repair three times for 6 months, still not repaired. Bag damaged after last repair, no responsibility taken, questionable honesty from staff. Offered some fragrance and a chance for a fourth repair!! Will never buy Prada again. Would give 0 stars if possible.Awful, awful experience. Bag in for repair three times for 6 months, still not repaired. Bag damaged after last repair, no responsibility taken, questionable honesty from staff. Offered some fragrance and a chance for a fourth repair!! Will never buy Prada again. Would give 0 stars if possible.

The Chelsea Gardener - Fantastic by coz1986

coz1986 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:11:25 +0000

Review by coz1986

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7352 5656

Tags: chelsea, gardening

I love this place- it isn't really something you would expect to see in the middle of Chelsea which makes it a great find. It is a nice little place to drop into if you are in the area and it has a really nice selection of plants and garden furniture. I recently purchased a garden set for my new house and I can't wait to be able to use it.I love this place- it isn't really something you would expect to see in the middle of Chelsea which makes it a great find. It is a nice little place to drop into if you are in the area and it has a really nice selection of plants and garden furniture. I recently purchased a garden set for my new house and I can't wait to be able to use it.

McDonald's Restaurant - McDonald's Restaurant In UK by Timmee

Timmee — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:14:23 +0000

Review by Timmee

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0870 241 3300

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

Tags: american, crowded, cheap eat

If you are ever missing American Style Food in the UK, look no further since there exists.........MCDONALDS!If you are ever missing American Style Food in the UK, look no further since there exists.........MCDONALDS!

Kabayan Place & Store - Masarap by moncho

moncho — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:48:01 +0000

Review by moncho

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7233 6713

Tags: lively, cafe, good value

Love it, something new in London fantastic original Filipino cuisine, the customer service is friendly and they also have a large selection of oriental groceries.Love it, something new in London fantastic original Filipino cuisine, the customer service is friendly and they also have a large selection of oriental groceries.