Latest reviews in Stockwell, London, United Kingdom

M Moen & Son - Good, but be warned by chrisp

chrisp — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:41:57 +0000

Review by chrisp

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7622 1624

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

I have very mixed feelings about Moen and Sons. They do often have a good selection of interesting meats (grouse in season, they sell home-made haggis for Burns night, etc.) and the shop itself is very attractive, all victorian glass and tiling.

But it's just so darned expensive - they seem to have adopted the look and feel as well as the prices of Harrod's Food Hall, and unless you really know what you're doing you can be taken for a ride. On more than one occasion they've attempted to sell me substandard pork (too lean) and the last beef ribeye didn't have a great deal of flavour. To be fair, I have occasionally also struck gold with a brilliant pheasant and you can sometimes find speciality chicken.

All in all, it's better than Sainsbury's, but it's still not quite as good as Hennessey's on Northcote Road. Hennessey's may not have fancy tiled walls and organic bread, but they don't rip you off and the whole experience is a great deal less intimidating.I have very mixed feelings about Moen and Sons. They do often have a good selection of interesting meats (grouse in season, they sell home-made haggis for Burns night, etc.) and the shop itself is very attractive, all victorian glass and tiling.

But it's just so darned expensive - they seem to have adopted the look and feel as well as the prices of Harrod's Food Hall, and unless you really know what you're doing you can be taken for a ride. On more than one occasion they've attempted to sell me substandard pork (too lean) and the last beef ribeye didn't have a great deal of flavour. To be fair, I have occasionally also struck gold with a brilliant pheasant and you can sometimes find speciality chicken.

All in all, it's better than Sainsbury's, but it's still not quite as good as Hennessey's on Northcote Road. Hennessey's may not have fancy tiled walls and organic bread, but they don't rip you off and the whole experience is a great deal less intimidating.

Cafe Sol Dos - Worst Resturant Ever!!!!! by bob2

bob2 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:14:54 +0000

Review by bob2

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7498 8558

Tags: mexican, clapham, busy

This was my first experence here and my god how bad was it food was average at best and was rushed in and out in 40 mins thats starter main and drinks!
Plus before the food was was finished they was taking the plate and before the money was put on the plate thy were taking it never will i go back and i would advise anybody to stay away.This was my first experence here and my god how bad was it food was average at best and was rushed in and out in 40 mins thats starter main and drinks!
Plus before the food was was finished they was taking the plate and before the money was put on the plate thy were taking it never will i go back and i would advise anybody to stay away.

The Stonhouse - What a transformation by Browners

Browners — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:12:29 +0000

Review by Browners

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7819 9312

Website: http://www.renaissancepubs.co.uk/SH/index.htm

Tags: gastro pub, posh, lively

My first house in London was a horrific ground floor flat with cracked lino floors, a terrifying gas oven and a serious mouse problem. Our moving in party on November 4th 2005 caused chaos. Someone hot boxed our landlord's car. Someone was sick over the fence into our lovely next door neighbour's sand-pit. Someone then fell through the same fence and propped it up with a super-market trolley. Then we let off enough fire-works to make our local community wish they were living in the Helmand Province. Then the police arrived to ask if any of us had witnessed the assault that had been committed in the pub opposite our house - in the Stonhouse.

It was the grottiest pub you can imagine. The most hostile atmosphere that makes being a Liverpool fan in Istanbul seem like a romantic holiday. My housemate at the time and I went to have our inaugural pint in our local and couldn't have felt more uncomfortable... the pool table had no baize, the walls had no paint, the toilets had no toilets and the walls were riddled with bizarre holes. It was horrific. Then mysteriously one night it conveniently caught fire and almost over night transformed into a very smart gastro-pub.

So it was with great fondness and no less curiosity that I returned to Stonhouse Street for a pre-cinema meal on Friday. I arrived feeling very warm and fairly full having been treated to some fantastic prawns and white wine at Wright's in Borough Market on the way back from the brilliant Rothko exhibition.

The transformation from ugly duckling to sauve, urbane swan is really hard for me to cope with. But in a good way. Somebody has done a fabulous job of resurrecting this phoenix from the flames.

The Â£12 fixed menu was tight but generous... whilst my crab cakes could generously be described as poor, the steak was as good as you'll get for the price. It came with a very commendable basil and lemon mayonnaise and enough chips to put a smile on Mr McCain's face.

The girls probably did better than me. Victoria's chicken liver and mushrooms on toast was delicious and extremely plentiful. I'm not one to take off marks for large portions... but it did dent her appetite for a few minutes! Cowie junior's smoked salmon pate was very smokey and beautifully coarse. Good honest food. Really tasty. Far tastier than my lump of crispy edged deep fried mashed potato with ghost of crab.

They both couldn't resist having fish pie on a Friday being the good Catholic school girls that they are. I didn't even get a sniff of it so it must have been good.

Our Chilean red was robust and good value. I certainly left with a good ready brek glow... ready to battle through 2 hours of Keira Knightly plodding her way through another period drama.

Hats off to the Stonhouse. It was completely packed when we left. We will definitely be back next time we go to the cinema - especially if they keep their Top Table offer going.My first house in London was a horrific ground floor flat with cracked lino floors, a terrifying gas oven and a serious mouse problem. Our moving in party on November 4th 2005 caused chaos. Someone hot boxed our landlord's car. Someone was sick over the fence into our lovely next door neighbour's sand-pit. Someone then fell through the same fence and propped it up with a super-market trolley. Then we let off enough fire-works to make our local community wish they were living in the Helmand Province. Then the police arrived to ask if any of us had witnessed the assault that had been committed in the pub opposite our house - in the Stonhouse.

It was the grottiest pub you can imagine. The most hostile atmosphere that makes being a Liverpool fan in Istanbul seem like a romantic holiday. My housemate at the time and I went to have our inaugural pint in our local and couldn't have felt more uncomfortable... the pool table had no baize, the walls had no paint, the toilets had no toilets and the walls were riddled with bizarre holes. It was horrific. Then mysteriously one night it conveniently caught fire and almost over night transformed into a very smart gastro-pub.

So it was with great fondness and no less curiosity that I returned to Stonhouse Street for a pre-cinema meal on Friday. I arrived feeling very warm and fairly full having been treated to some fantastic prawns and white wine at Wright's in Borough Market on the way back from the brilliant Rothko exhibition.

The transformation from ugly duckling to sauve, urbane swan is really hard for me to cope with. But in a good way. Somebody has done a fabulous job of resurrecting this phoenix from the flames.

The Â£12 fixed menu was tight but generous... whilst my crab cakes could generously be described as poor, the steak was as good as you'll get for the price. It came with a very commendable basil and lemon mayonnaise and enough chips to put a smile on Mr McCain's face.

The girls probably did better than me. Victoria's chicken liver and mushrooms on toast was delicious and extremely plentiful. I'm not one to take off marks for large portions... but it did dent her appetite for a few minutes! Cowie junior's smoked salmon pate was very smokey and beautifully coarse. Good honest food. Really tasty. Far tastier than my lump of crispy edged deep fried mashed potato with ghost of crab.

They both couldn't resist having fish pie on a Friday being the good Catholic school girls that they are. I didn't even get a sniff of it so it must have been good.

Our Chilean red was robust and good value. I certainly left with a good ready brek glow... ready to battle through 2 hours of Keira Knightly plodding her way through another period drama.

Hats off to the Stonhouse. It was completely packed when we left. We will definitely be back next time we go to the cinema - especially if they keep their Top Table offer going.

Baan Thai - Shocking service by poppybright

poppybright — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:13:05 +0000

Review by poppybright

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7274 2020

Tags: thai, expensive, vegetarian dishes

This is my nearest thai restaurant. I live less than a mile away but when I rang to order some food for delivery I was told that it was too far. When I, politely, went on to say that we were not far at all I was promptly hung up on. I would not recommend this place at all purely on the basis of such appalling treatment for a first time customer. They are also hugely expensive, which I was prepared to overlook if it was good. I will not be trying this place again.This is my nearest thai restaurant. I live less than a mile away but when I rang to order some food for delivery I was told that it was too far. When I, politely, went on to say that we were not far at all I was promptly hung up on. I would not recommend this place at all purely on the basis of such appalling treatment for a first time customer. They are also hugely expensive, which I was prepared to overlook if it was good. I will not be trying this place again.

Lounge Coffee Bar - Great backstreet find by Natnat

Natnat — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:34:54 +0000

Review by Natnat

Rating: 4.00

Tags: relaxed, cool & smart, friendly

This is the perfect place to sit with a newspaper for an hour or two if you're by yourself, against a backdrop of chilled out music, or for a laid back chat with a group of friends. It's slightly tucked away, and so ideal for getting away from the hustle and bustle of Brixton without having to head too far. They offer a good range of both coffees and hot drinks, as well as alcoholic drinks, and the food ranges from lite bites such as pitta and dips, to fry-ups. The only downside is - unless this has changed recently (please correct me if I'm wrong) - this place isn't open on a Sunday, as the place really lends itself to a Sunday afternoon.This is the perfect place to sit with a newspaper for an hour or two if you're by yourself, against a backdrop of chilled out music, or for a laid back chat with a group of friends. It's slightly tucked away, and so ideal for getting away from the hustle and bustle of Brixton without having to head too far. They offer a good range of both coffees and hot drinks, as well as alcoholic drinks, and the food ranges from lite bites such as pitta and dips, to fry-ups. The only downside is - unless this has changed recently (please correct me if I'm wrong) - this place isn't open on a Sunday, as the place really lends itself to a Sunday afternoon.

Eco - It used to be so good by bron99

bron99 — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:23:49 +0000

Review by bron99

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7978 1108

Website: http://www.ecorestaurants.com

Tags: italian, cheap eat, vegetarian dishes

I have been eating pizza at Eco for maybe 20 years - a long time, certainly. And until recently I never ate less than decently and more often than not ate really well. Sometimes their pizzas were brilliant - a real joy sufficient to bring a contented smile to everyone. Then the last time I went, for lunch Sunday, it was no longer so. Oddly, it was half empty - Sunday used to be a bunfight to get a table. We ordered a piccante and a mozzarella di buffalo and they were, well, adequate. But the cheese was that nasty plastic stuff and the tomato sauce was thin in both taste and consistency. The quality of the rest of the ingredients was also lower than it used to be. I'm really sad about this - it used to be so good.I have been eating pizza at Eco for maybe 20 years - a long time, certainly. And until recently I never ate less than decently and more often than not ate really well. Sometimes their pizzas were brilliant - a real joy sufficient to bring a contented smile to everyone. Then the last time I went, for lunch Sunday, it was no longer so. Oddly, it was half empty - Sunday used to be a bunfight to get a table. We ordered a piccante and a mozzarella di buffalo and they were, well, adequate. But the cheese was that nasty plastic stuff and the tomato sauce was thin in both taste and consistency. The quality of the rest of the ingredients was also lower than it used to be. I'm really sad about this - it used to be so good.

Fujiyama - Like Wagamama's, but better by Natnat

Natnat — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:50:34 +0000

Review by Natnat

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7737 2369

Tags: japanese, lively, cheap eat

Tucked away in Brixton's back streets and yet only a stone's throw from the tube, Fujiyama's is a gem of a place, serving Japanese food including sushi and bento boxes, ramen, noodles and rice dishes. The plum wine is especially recommended! Busy and popular, you can choose to eat in, sitting at long tables next to complete strangers, or take advantage of Fujiyama's takeaway service (they will deliver within a three mile radius). The food is fresh and cooked to order, and has a loyal following. All in all it makes for a good value meal out, as something a bit different.Tucked away in Brixton's back streets and yet only a stone's throw from the tube, Fujiyama's is a gem of a place, serving Japanese food including sushi and bento boxes, ramen, noodles and rice dishes. The plum wine is especially recommended! Busy and popular, you can choose to eat in, sitting at long tables next to complete strangers, or take advantage of Fujiyama's takeaway service (they will deliver within a three mile radius). The food is fresh and cooked to order, and has a loyal following. All in all it makes for a good value meal out, as something a bit different.

Infernos - sad sad sad by starla

starla — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:57:46 +0000

Review by starla

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7720 7633

Website: http://www.infernos.info

Tags: cheesy, hole in pocket, clapham

no one there ( barstaff try to give you drinks that you think are free) but they are not when you dont pay they bring in the doorman
crap place music is so crap any type of music if its the same thing gets boring ( but this club thinks its hip) it anit
as i said only a few there when the website says there packed ( look at the pics on the website do you see more than 10 people in the pic) ...no you dont ..you see the dancefloor in the website page but no one on it!
a bottle of beer it Â£4.00 like eminem says ( THERE MUST BE A CIRCUS IN TOWN SHUT THIS SHIT DOWN)
IF YOU ARE SAD AND WANT TO BE RIPPED OFF THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU
BETTER TAKE A LOT OF MONEY WITH YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO BE SMASHED OUT OF YOUR HEAD TO ENJOY THIS PLACE
THERE IS CHEESE AND CRAP AND THEY HAVE OLD 80S STARS TRYING TO BE DJS IN THERE O.M.G.
ADVICE (AVOID AVOID AVOID) IF YOU DO GO THEN YOU ARE ONE SAD PERSONno one there ( barstaff try to give you drinks that you think are free) but they are not when you dont pay they bring in the doorman
crap place music is so crap any type of music if its the same thing gets boring ( but this club thinks its hip) it anit
as i said only a few there when the website says there packed ( look at the pics on the website do you see more than 10 people in the pic) ...no you dont ..you see the dancefloor in the website page but no one on it!
a bottle of beer it Â£4.00 like eminem says ( THERE MUST BE A CIRCUS IN TOWN SHUT THIS SHIT DOWN)
IF YOU ARE SAD AND WANT TO BE RIPPED OFF THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU
BETTER TAKE A LOT OF MONEY WITH YOU BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO BE SMASHED OUT OF YOUR HEAD TO ENJOY THIS PLACE
THERE IS CHEESE AND CRAP AND THEY HAVE OLD 80S STARS TRYING TO BE DJS IN THERE O.M.G.
ADVICE (AVOID AVOID AVOID) IF YOU DO GO THEN YOU ARE ONE SAD PERSON

The Alexandra - serves snakebite by ben_e_h

ben_e_h — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:58:10 +0000

Review by ben_e_h

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7627 5102

Website: http://www.capitalpubcompany.com

Tags: relaxed, friendly, food

A lot of my friends go here once in a while to reminisce on being a student and drink that filthy concoction known as snakebite and black - lager, cider and blackcurrant, which is guaranteed to give you a massive hangover if drunk in sufficient quantity. It has a sort of saloon/ wild west feel to it. Although upstairs is a bit more pleasant/ classy and quite a nice place to get a load of friends together as it is spacious. Drinks prices are standard Clapham prices, not excessive. It is usually quite busy on the weekends with the typical graduate/young professionals that are typically found in Clapham.A lot of my friends go here once in a while to reminisce on being a student and drink that filthy concoction known as snakebite and black - lager, cider and blackcurrant, which is guaranteed to give you a massive hangover if drunk in sufficient quantity. It has a sort of saloon/ wild west feel to it. Although upstairs is a bit more pleasant/ classy and quite a nice place to get a load of friends together as it is spacious. Drinks prices are standard Clapham prices, not excessive. It is usually quite busy on the weekends with the typical graduate/young professionals that are typically found in Clapham.

The Swan - Eat & Run! by VickieMac

VickieMac — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:27:01 +0000

Review by VickieMac

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7978 9778

Website: http://www.theswanstockwell.com

Tags: live music, friendly, students

I met a boy at this bar. Yep, you heard right. I met a real live boy! (I'll pause while you lean in closer to the screen.)

Actually, I met an enormous (6 ft 4, 300lb) beast of a man that was hungry for a piece of me! (â¬¦and in more ways than one!) But donâ¬"t get too excited because although he seemed nice enough, sadly he wonâ¬"t be visiting my fair domicile anytime soon.

It all started when he snatched a camera out of my hand, kissed me and pushed me into the picture. This was a bit of a shock but I've come to learn that this is not entirely unusual behaviour for Swan boys. Then, he tried to buy me a drink (they didn't have what I wanted), then he tried to talk to me (he ripped my hair out trying to get to my ear because the music was so loud), and then he danced with me (this new fangled dance requiring little-to-no movement)to the cheesiest selection of sultry sounds I've heard in decades. But I figured thatâ¬"s okay, when I could hear what he was saying he wasnâ¬"t too bad. That was until he tried to eat me!

Seriously, right there in the middle of the not so packed dancefloor he tried to eat my face! I thought I was going to need a complete run of cosmetic surgery to repair the mangled state of my mouth. This guy made a full on midnight snack out of me! He literally chewed my lips and I'm pretty sure he took a chunk out of my shoulder. So, what happened next? I ran. Fast.

Perhaps it was my chocolate scented perfume that made a taste of yourâ¬"s truly seem so difficult to resist (or perhaps not). But whatever it was, as you can plainly see I'm hardly quick snack for anybody!

As I mentioned, I've come to realise this is a common occurance at the Swan as it's quite possibly one of London's largest meat markets. But if you enjoy falling prey to a very eclectic selection of patrons and grooving to the sweet sounds of the eighies and nineties then this is the place for you. Oh, and make sure you check out their Cheeky Vimtos. They're a treat!
I met a boy at this bar. Yep, you heard right. I met a real live boy! (I'll pause while you lean in closer to the screen.)

Actually, I met an enormous (6 ft 4, 300lb) beast of a man that was hungry for a piece of me! (â¬¦and in more ways than one!) But donâ¬"t get too excited because although he seemed nice enough, sadly he wonâ¬"t be visiting my fair domicile anytime soon.

It all started when he snatched a camera out of my hand, kissed me and pushed me into the picture. This was a bit of a shock but I've come to learn that this is not entirely unusual behaviour for Swan boys. Then, he tried to buy me a drink (they didn't have what I wanted), then he tried to talk to me (he ripped my hair out trying to get to my ear because the music was so loud), and then he danced with me (this new fangled dance requiring little-to-no movement)to the cheesiest selection of sultry sounds I've heard in decades. But I figured thatâ¬"s okay, when I could hear what he was saying he wasnâ¬"t too bad. That was until he tried to eat me!

Seriously, right there in the middle of the not so packed dancefloor he tried to eat my face! I thought I was going to need a complete run of cosmetic surgery to repair the mangled state of my mouth. This guy made a full on midnight snack out of me! He literally chewed my lips and I'm pretty sure he took a chunk out of my shoulder. So, what happened next? I ran. Fast.

Perhaps it was my chocolate scented perfume that made a taste of yourâ¬"s truly seem so difficult to resist (or perhaps not). But whatever it was, as you can plainly see I'm hardly quick snack for anybody!

As I mentioned, I've come to realise this is a common occurance at the Swan as it's quite possibly one of London's largest meat markets. But if you enjoy falling prey to a very eclectic selection of patrons and grooving to the sweet sounds of the eighies and nineties then this is the place for you. Oh, and make sure you check out their Cheeky Vimtos. They're a treat!

Bodean's BBQ - It's good by bron99

bron99 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:29:11 +0000

Review by bron99

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7622 4248

Website: http://www.bodeansbbq.com

Tags: american, bbq, busy

Ended up here Saturday afternoon as Eco - the pizza place across the road - was having a power cut. Seriously enjoyed the ribs which was a surprise - was thinking they might be a bit horrible based on the burger/chain/american prejudice that normally steers me away from such places. The beer was utterly tasteless, but the beef ribs were meaty, juicy and very flavoursome. I'd go again.Ended up here Saturday afternoon as Eco - the pizza place across the road - was having a power cut. Seriously enjoyed the ribs which was a surprise - was thinking they might be a bit horrible based on the burger/chain/american prejudice that normally steers me away from such places. The beer was utterly tasteless, but the beef ribs were meaty, juicy and very flavoursome. I'd go again.

Sappho Meze - by Squiddy

Squiddy — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:07:51 +0000

Review by Squiddy

Rating: 5.00This place is a gem! Essential to book ahead for this busy Greek diner as there are only about 8 tables.

On entering, you are shown to your table by the jovial and friendly proprietor (and waiter and chef, apparently). For a fixed price of around Â£11, you are given around 20 small dishes ranging from macaroni cheese to houmous, salads, roast chicken and lamb. Vegetarians are equally well catered for (or so my vegetarian friend tells me). Wine is sold by the bottle - you have a choice of white or red, obscure, but perfectly matched to the food.

The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great and the service is excellent too. Without a doubt my favourite restaurant in the Clapham area.This place is a gem! Essential to book ahead for this busy Greek diner as there are only about 8 tables.

On entering, you are shown to your table by the jovial and friendly proprietor (and waiter and chef, apparently). For a fixed price of around Â£11, you are given around 20 small dishes ranging from macaroni cheese to houmous, salads, roast chicken and lamb. Vegetarians are equally well catered for (or so my vegetarian friend tells me). Wine is sold by the bottle - you have a choice of white or red, obscure, but perfectly matched to the food.

The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great and the service is excellent too. Without a doubt my favourite restaurant in the Clapham area.

The Pepper Tree - by Squiddy

Squiddy — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:55:34 +0000

Review by Squiddy

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7622 1758

Tags: thai, lively, crowded

For sociable Thai canteen-style dining. Can be crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings - be prepared to queue.

Once inside, you sit at the shared benches. Service is good, without frills. Main courses are about Â£6 each, with rice an additional Â£2 or so. There is a small selection of wines and the usual beers and soft drinks to go with your meal.

The food is very good, pretty authentic Thai style. Especially good are the red curries (look out for the duck red curry special - great!) and the pad thai noodles.

Thoroughly recommended if you're in the Clapham Common area and need a quick and reasonably priced bite to eat. Good for lunch at weekends too, when it is less crowded as it can be noisy in the evening, if that is not your thing.For sociable Thai canteen-style dining. Can be crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings - be prepared to queue.

Once inside, you sit at the shared benches. Service is good, without frills. Main courses are about Â£6 each, with rice an additional Â£2 or so. There is a small selection of wines and the usual beers and soft drinks to go with your meal.

The food is very good, pretty authentic Thai style. Especially good are the red curries (look out for the duck red curry special - great!) and the pad thai noodles.

Thoroughly recommended if you're in the Clapham Common area and need a quick and reasonably priced bite to eat. Good for lunch at weekends too, when it is less crowded as it can be noisy in the evening, if that is not your thing.

Yun Hua - Fabulous! by qc2

qc2 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:06:12 +0000

Review by qc2

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7622 2322

Tags: chinese, good value, vegetarian dishes

Chinese food the way it should be! No fusion - no badly made supposedly Thai or Japanese dishes. Just Chinese food and done very well!

Food tastes great and not loaded with salt + MSG like most places. Service is excellent and delivery service is usually on time.

You have to try their curry, Singapore Noodles and Singapore Fried Rice... it's amazing!Chinese food the way it should be! No fusion - no badly made supposedly Thai or Japanese dishes. Just Chinese food and done very well!

Food tastes great and not loaded with salt + MSG like most places. Service is excellent and delivery service is usually on time.

You have to try their curry, Singapore Noodles and Singapore Fried Rice... it's amazing!

Indian Flavours - Still Crazy For Indian Flavours. by Martin64

Martin64 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:12:37 +0000

Review by Martin64

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7627 2225

Tags: indian, vegetarian, good value

Been eating in Indian Flavours from the early days, nice too see the assistant chef has progressed to head chef. Most of the worker have been there for a long time. It shows consistency and loyalty, that's good for business and the customers. The food is still fantastic.Been eating in Indian Flavours from the early days, nice too see the assistant chef has progressed to head chef. Most of the worker have been there for a long time. It shows consistency and loyalty, that's good for business and the customers. The food is still fantastic.

Bierodrome - Great food, good atmospher by adawkins

adawkins — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:14:38 +0000

Review by adawkins

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7720 1118

Website: http://www.belgo-restaurants.com

Tags: lively, free wifi, good value

A fantastic spot just on Clapham High Street (it's only a few minutes walk from Clapham North). There is outdoor seating on the high street where you can sit and people watch all afternoon!
Inside you can choose to sit in the restaurant side or the bar side; there is an excellent selection of beers on offer (the name kind of gives it away!!) and I would recommend the raspberry flavoured one.
We chose to eat in the restaurant and were quickly seated by the friendly staff, despite it being a busy Saturday evening. Our waitress was extremely helpful and gave us some tips on what to order... boyfriend went for the steak which was cooked to perfection while I opted for the Mussels.. cooked in a garlicky sauce they were very impressive! I got a huge portion and some bread to soak up the sauce..
A great place for great food at a very reasonable price.A fantastic spot just on Clapham High Street (it's only a few minutes walk from Clapham North). There is outdoor seating on the high street where you can sit and people watch all afternoon!
Inside you can choose to sit in the restaurant side or the bar side; there is an excellent selection of beers on offer (the name kind of gives it away!!) and I would recommend the raspberry flavoured one.
We chose to eat in the restaurant and were quickly seated by the friendly staff, despite it being a busy Saturday evening. Our waitress was extremely helpful and gave us some tips on what to order... boyfriend went for the steak which was cooked to perfection while I opted for the Mussels.. cooked in a garlicky sauce they were very impressive! I got a huge portion and some bread to soak up the sauce..
A great place for great food at a very reasonable price.

Rose & Crown - Common name, uncommonly good pub! by annepotter1984

annepotter1984 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:50:13 +0000

Review by annepotter1984

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7720 8265

Tags: relaxed, friendly, food

If you like good old fashioned pubs, this is the place for you. It is very friendly and has a really nice atmosphere. It is right in the centre of Clapham and very convenient and easy to get to. The front door virtually steps out on to the road, and the whole place looks really nice and is presented well. My other half said the beers were really good (I am a wine drinker I'm afraid!) and he is generally quite fussy, so it must have been good there! We go there regularly now, and it is open late. Until 1am I think. Unfortunately this is not good for our bank balance as it can be hard to leave! Both the locals and staff are friendly so you will feel very much at home here.If you like good old fashioned pubs, this is the place for you. It is very friendly and has a really nice atmosphere. It is right in the centre of Clapham and very convenient and easy to get to. The front door virtually steps out on to the road, and the whole place looks really nice and is presented well. My other half said the beers were really good (I am a wine drinker I'm afraid!) and he is generally quite fussy, so it must have been good there! We go there regularly now, and it is open late. Until 1am I think. Unfortunately this is not good for our bank balance as it can be hard to leave! Both the locals and staff are friendly so you will feel very much at home here.

Brixton Academy - Brixton by bee_girl

bee_girl — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:36:31 +0000

Review by bee_girl

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7771 2000

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

Tags: live music, friendly

Firstly, the area is horrible so watch out and be careful if coming home late afterwards.

The venue though is pretty cool, it's nicely decorated inside and has a pretty nice feel to it. Went there on a club night so the whole venue was pretty packed throughout, the building can get a bit confusing so you might lose your friends a while if you're anything like me! Cloakroom if I remember right was normal price. Drinks are expensive but what do you expect from a carling venue?

I'd love to go back again....if only to see the Pogues at Christmas!Firstly, the area is horrible so watch out and be careful if coming home late afterwards.

The venue though is pretty cool, it's nicely decorated inside and has a pretty nice feel to it. Went there on a club night so the whole venue was pretty packed throughout, the building can get a bit confusing so you might lose your friends a while if you're anything like me! Cloakroom if I remember right was normal price. Drinks are expensive but what do you expect from a carling venue?

I'd love to go back again....if only to see the Pogues at Christmas!

Speedy Noodle - Big dishes, fast service by Rhydster

Rhydster — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:35:25 +0000

Review by Rhydster

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7326 4888

Tags: chinese, lively, takeaway

The good: this is a cool Chinese restaurant that blends the speed of a Chinese take away speed with eat a more traditional Chinese restaurant. The service is quick, the plates a very big and the variety as well. The dishes come with largely chopped meats (or seafood), vegetables, etc., which makes it more mouth watering. If you order a soup, they are very filling with plenty of ingredients to complement the noodles. Always tables available and they donÂ´t pressure you to leave when youÂ´re finished.

It's located within a couple of minutes walk from Brixton tube station, along the main high street.

The bad: the menu selection sheet is a bit confusing at first. Also, the service isnÂ´t very polite.
The good: this is a cool Chinese restaurant that blends the speed of a Chinese take away speed with eat a more traditional Chinese restaurant. The service is quick, the plates a very big and the variety as well. The dishes come with largely chopped meats (or seafood), vegetables, etc., which makes it more mouth watering. If you order a soup, they are very filling with plenty of ingredients to complement the noodles. Always tables available and they donÂ´t pressure you to leave when youÂ´re finished.

It's located within a couple of minutes walk from Brixton tube station, along the main high street.

The bad: the menu selection sheet is a bit confusing at first. Also, the service isnÂ´t very polite.