Latest reviews in Tower Hill, London, United Kingdom

Clause - CRAP! by bal19

bal19 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:26:37 +0000

Review by bal19

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7283 5181

Website: http://www.pause-bar.co.uk/clause/

Went to this bar a few weeks ago - all I can say is DON'T GO HERE unless you want a rubbish night. The club was full of thugs and the bouncers treat all customers like thugs. Drinks and food overpriced and music was crap (to put it nicely).Went to this bar a few weeks ago - all I can say is DON'T GO HERE unless you want a rubbish night. The club was full of thugs and the bouncers treat all customers like thugs. Drinks and food overpriced and music was crap (to put it nicely).

Hennessy's - by Lady_K

Lady_K — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:01:32 +0000

Review by Lady_K

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7265 5191

Tags: tv for sporting events

Alex who works here is an illegal immigrant!!!!!Alex who works here is an illegal immigrant!!!!!

Le Bouchon Breton - Choose wisely... by QueenB

QueenB — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:38:04 +0000

Review by QueenB

Rating: 4.00

Tags: french, lively, expensive

Now, with family in France and spending a lot of my time there, I am an avid fan of finding a decent french brasserie in London - which is harder than you may think

A friend at work suggested we try this for our team dinner as she had seen a great deal on Top table Â£15 for 3 courses and a glass of house wine from a set menu. So far so unbelievabley good considering the team behind this place!

All 11 of us arrive and are meeted and greeted by a swarm of staff pleased to see us.
I was even more pleased by the cheese display that already had my mouth watering!

The table was set and sliced mini baguettes with pots of butter were placed along the table and swiftly replaced when empty

The set menu changes daily, so we did not know what to expect - we ended up with a choice ot 2 dishes per course, none of which really appealed to me - tomato and cheese tart or pork/duck rilletts then choice of pork chop or bowl of spicy tomato pasta anyone?
everyone who had the menu said it was fine and cooked well but not what you come to a restaurant like this for!

some of my team strangely stuck to the set meal but I was wiser and had something from the main menu:
Panfried Seabass Filet, with Crushed Potatoes and
Spring Onions, Served with a Mustard Butter Sauce for Â£17
The seabass was crispy skinned and cooked so perfectly it just melted in your mouth. the potatoes were crushed with butter, garlic and spring onions that made me want to order a plate of them alone but i resisted hehe

My friend had the Boeuf Bourgignon Â£15
Slow Cooked Beef in a Rich Red Wine Sauce with Bacon, Mushroom and Glazed Silverskin Onions Served with Croutons and Mash Potatoes - this was delicious and envied by most of the table!

Even the house wines were enjoyable but the wine list was extensive and well selected - staff were happy to advise on this front - also with something for every budget.

It was quiet when we arrived at 7 pm but it quickly filled up and became very buzzy and vibrant, with people also just drinking at the bar

I have already booked for a saturday next month to take my boyfriend for a full meal and will be able to give a more indepth review after! I can't wait!!!Now, with family in France and spending a lot of my time there, I am an avid fan of finding a decent french brasserie in London - which is harder than you may think

A friend at work suggested we try this for our team dinner as she had seen a great deal on Top table Â£15 for 3 courses and a glass of house wine from a set menu. So far so unbelievabley good considering the team behind this place!

All 11 of us arrive and are meeted and greeted by a swarm of staff pleased to see us.
I was even more pleased by the cheese display that already had my mouth watering!

The table was set and sliced mini baguettes with pots of butter were placed along the table and swiftly replaced when empty

The set menu changes daily, so we did not know what to expect - we ended up with a choice ot 2 dishes per course, none of which really appealed to me - tomato and cheese tart or pork/duck rilletts then choice of pork chop or bowl of spicy tomato pasta anyone?
everyone who had the menu said it was fine and cooked well but not what you come to a restaurant like this for!

some of my team strangely stuck to the set meal but I was wiser and had something from the main menu:
Panfried Seabass Filet, with Crushed Potatoes and
Spring Onions, Served with a Mustard Butter Sauce for Â£17
The seabass was crispy skinned and cooked so perfectly it just melted in your mouth. the potatoes were crushed with butter, garlic and spring onions that made me want to order a plate of them alone but i resisted hehe

My friend had the Boeuf Bourgignon Â£15
Slow Cooked Beef in a Rich Red Wine Sauce with Bacon, Mushroom and Glazed Silverskin Onions Served with Croutons and Mash Potatoes - this was delicious and envied by most of the table!

Even the house wines were enjoyable but the wine list was extensive and well selected - staff were happy to advise on this front - also with something for every budget.

It was quiet when we arrived at 7 pm but it quickly filled up and became very buzzy and vibrant, with people also just drinking at the bar

I have already booked for a saturday next month to take my boyfriend for a full meal and will be able to give a more indepth review after! I can't wait!!!

Body Basics - by SamUrq

SamUrq — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:34:06 +0000

Review by SamUrq

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7628 6404

Terrible service. My girlfriend bought a pair of gold shoes from this shop, which fell apart within a week. They then refused to refund the money or exchange them and were extremely rude in the process.

Avoid.Terrible service. My girlfriend bought a pair of gold shoes from this shop, which fell apart within a week. They then refused to refund the money or exchange them and were extremely rude in the process.

Avoid.

Lovage Indian Restaurant & Bar - Deserves to be busier by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:36:17 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 4.00

Tags: indian, good value

This place has recovered from a bad start in our eyes and one thatâ¬"s nothing whatsoever to do with the food and drink.
My wife and I were strolling past as they were fitting it out last year when we got waylaid by the owner and quizzed about our foodie habits. Having recognised our potential as customers (mineâ¬"s vast), he insisted on noting our email address and said he would be inviting us to his opening night party. Hardly the Oscars but we were looking forward to it so you can imagine our disappointment when it didnâ¬"t come off and weâ¬"ve never heard from him to this day. With a slightly less than mature approach to such rejection, we vowed to avoid the place, even though it is just round the corner from our local pub.
Well that resolve finally cracked a few weeks ago when the need for spicy food finally got the better of our so-called principles and we decided to darken their door.
Four visits later is probably testimony both to their food and my love of an Indian, particularly after a visit to the pub.
We havenâ¬"t spent any time in the very chic-looking downstairs bar but we have been well pleased with our meals in the first floor restaurant. A good plate of mixed starters, marinated lamb chops and a curry of some description, all eaten with the really nice mixed breads selection is our usual order, with all the food served together banquet-style.
It isnâ¬"t as expensive as it looks, the bill coming in at around Â£50 with drinks, and they donâ¬"t disappoint. For us, it is the best local Indian, certainly within walking distance, and worth making the effort to visit. Just don't get over-excited if they ask for your email address.
This place has recovered from a bad start in our eyes and one thatâ¬"s nothing whatsoever to do with the food and drink.
My wife and I were strolling past as they were fitting it out last year when we got waylaid by the owner and quizzed about our foodie habits. Having recognised our potential as customers (mineâ¬"s vast), he insisted on noting our email address and said he would be inviting us to his opening night party. Hardly the Oscars but we were looking forward to it so you can imagine our disappointment when it didnâ¬"t come off and weâ¬"ve never heard from him to this day. With a slightly less than mature approach to such rejection, we vowed to avoid the place, even though it is just round the corner from our local pub.
Well that resolve finally cracked a few weeks ago when the need for spicy food finally got the better of our so-called principles and we decided to darken their door.
Four visits later is probably testimony both to their food and my love of an Indian, particularly after a visit to the pub.
We havenâ¬"t spent any time in the very chic-looking downstairs bar but we have been well pleased with our meals in the first floor restaurant. A good plate of mixed starters, marinated lamb chops and a curry of some description, all eaten with the really nice mixed breads selection is our usual order, with all the food served together banquet-style.
It isnâ¬"t as expensive as it looks, the bill coming in at around Â£50 with drinks, and they donâ¬"t disappoint. For us, it is the best local Indian, certainly within walking distance, and worth making the effort to visit. Just don't get over-excited if they ask for your email address.

Number 49 - Number 49 by Grahame

Grahame — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:33:31 +0000

Review by Grahame

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7265 0975

Tags: beer garden, excellent pub food, gastro pub

Good simple food and relatively inexpensive for the City.Good simple food and relatively inexpensive for the City.

Prohibition Bar & Grill - Fast Food Slow Drinks by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:33:12 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7702 4210

Website: www.prohibition.uk.com

Tags: cool, young professionals, cool & smart

Prohibition is the name, and how apt we decided, given how we had been kept away from the correct drinks order for over half an hour. (Even the wrong one took over 20 minutes and then the clue should have been the four pints on the tray when there were only three of us.)
So, okay, who hasnâ¬"t made a bad start at some time in their life? Letâ¬"s stay positive. Four thirty on a lovely Sunday afternoon, sitting in the sun overlooking the luxury yachts and the Tower of London. Surely canâ¬"t be all bad, can itâ¬¦...of course not, but where are those drinks? And itâ¬"s not even busy.
No, still positive, they did come eventually and, with decent service, Iâ¬"d only have spent a lot more money.
Another hour plus later and one more round finally reaches us (and weâ¬"re Lancastrians, not slow drinkers) so we moved inside to eat. New waitress but same oldâ¬¦.same old
As big fans of Bodeans and Henry J Beans, we were looking forward to trying this place, especially armed with our TrustedPlaces Taste London 50% discount card.
The wait to order drinks, followed by the wait to receive those drinks continued in parallel with the wait to order food. It got a bit busier, then a bit less so as a couple of frustrated un-served parties got up again and left with much shaking of heads.
The food arrived and I have to confess that the helpful, attentive service came as a bit of a shock. It was okay too, but nowhere near the same league as Henry Js or Bodeans. Decent portions of nicely presented burger and chips-type fodder says it all really. Didnâ¬"t expect a gourmet dining experience but this was more plated-up deluxe McDonalds.
Drinks still refused to flow though; our bottle of wine order transforming into a single glass in the journey from cellar to table. Food service apart, all the waiting staff were clearly disorganised and confused, which was a huge shame because they came across as nice, personable girlsâ¬¦â¬¦.well they did when you finally got to speak to them. The place is crying out for a decent front of house manager, particularly so with our young (indoor) waitress apparently on her first day in the job. We were told there was a manager about but he was nowhere in evidence.
You guessed it; the final bill was messed up too. It went back twice to have stuff deducted (including, at my insistence, the service charge â¬ a first for me) and we ended up paying a couple of pounds more than necessary rather than endure a third wait for yet another amended bill. We emerged into the fading light bang on 3 hours later, after two rounds of drinks, a bottle of wine and three platters of genuinely fast food.
Would we go back? Perhaps to sit in the sun and watch the world go byâ¬¦â¬¦â¬¦.but only if not particularly thirsty!
Prohibition is the name, and how apt we decided, given how we had been kept away from the correct drinks order for over half an hour. (Even the wrong one took over 20 minutes and then the clue should have been the four pints on the tray when there were only three of us.)
So, okay, who hasnâ¬"t made a bad start at some time in their life? Letâ¬"s stay positive. Four thirty on a lovely Sunday afternoon, sitting in the sun overlooking the luxury yachts and the Tower of London. Surely canâ¬"t be all bad, can itâ¬¦...of course not, but where are those drinks? And itâ¬"s not even busy.
No, still positive, they did come eventually and, with decent service, Iâ¬"d only have spent a lot more money.
Another hour plus later and one more round finally reaches us (and weâ¬"re Lancastrians, not slow drinkers) so we moved inside to eat. New waitress but same oldâ¬¦.same old
As big fans of Bodeans and Henry J Beans, we were looking forward to trying this place, especially armed with our TrustedPlaces Taste London 50% discount card.
The wait to order drinks, followed by the wait to receive those drinks continued in parallel with the wait to order food. It got a bit busier, then a bit less so as a couple of frustrated un-served parties got up again and left with much shaking of heads.
The food arrived and I have to confess that the helpful, attentive service came as a bit of a shock. It was okay too, but nowhere near the same league as Henry Js or Bodeans. Decent portions of nicely presented burger and chips-type fodder says it all really. Didnâ¬"t expect a gourmet dining experience but this was more plated-up deluxe McDonalds.
Drinks still refused to flow though; our bottle of wine order transforming into a single glass in the journey from cellar to table. Food service apart, all the waiting staff were clearly disorganised and confused, which was a huge shame because they came across as nice, personable girlsâ¬¦â¬¦.well they did when you finally got to speak to them. The place is crying out for a decent front of house manager, particularly so with our young (indoor) waitress apparently on her first day in the job. We were told there was a manager about but he was nowhere in evidence.
You guessed it; the final bill was messed up too. It went back twice to have stuff deducted (including, at my insistence, the service charge â¬ a first for me) and we ended up paying a couple of pounds more than necessary rather than endure a third wait for yet another amended bill. We emerged into the fading light bang on 3 hours later, after two rounds of drinks, a bottle of wine and three platters of genuinely fast food.
Would we go back? Perhaps to sit in the sun and watch the world go byâ¬¦â¬¦â¬¦.but only if not particularly thirsty!

Missouri Angel - by kala

kala — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:23:07 +0000

Review by kala

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7481 8422

Website: http://www.missourigrill.com/angel-index.htm

Tags: food, vegetarian dishes

best steak in london. forget about the chainbest steak in london. forget about the chain

Fuego - by Emmy

Emmy — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:28:33 +0000

Review by Emmy

Rating: 0.00

Tags: outside catering

Fuego, Pudding Lane.
Lovely place serving authentic spanish tapas. We received a really warm welcome and were amazed at how low the bill was when we left considering the quanity and quality of food we'd had. I'd certainly recommend this place and considering it's right in the heart of the City it's ideally placed.Fuego, Pudding Lane.
Lovely place serving authentic spanish tapas. We received a really warm welcome and were amazed at how low the bill was when we left considering the quanity and quality of food we'd had. I'd certainly recommend this place and considering it's right in the heart of the City it's ideally placed.

Mandaloun (City) - by MartaZ

MartaZ — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:30:29 +0000

Review by MartaZ

Rating: 4.00Now, if someone doesn't know better, they would rate this as a good Lebanese place, but, as I had my share of experiencing Lebanese cuisine, I am a little disspointed...
We ordered little meze for starters, all to share. The main one everybody wants to try is tabouleh, but, after trying this one - there's something missing and, i dare to say, even i can make it better. Halloumi cheese was nice though.
We had mixed grill and chicken shawarma to share between 4 girls and it was a lot together with meze, however, grilled lamb cubes were hard and chewy and chicken shawarma was just OK.
It's a City based restaurant so it's pricier than other ones and portions are a bit smaller. Don't get me wrong, it's a still good restaurant with lovely decor, but it's not as good as other restaurant's "on the market".Now, if someone doesn't know better, they would rate this as a good Lebanese place, but, as I had my share of experiencing Lebanese cuisine, I am a little disspointed...
We ordered little meze for starters, all to share. The main one everybody wants to try is tabouleh, but, after trying this one - there's something missing and, i dare to say, even i can make it better. Halloumi cheese was nice though.
We had mixed grill and chicken shawarma to share between 4 girls and it was a lot together with meze, however, grilled lamb cubes were hard and chewy and chicken shawarma was just OK.
It's a City based restaurant so it's pricier than other ones and portions are a bit smaller. Don't get me wrong, it's a still good restaurant with lovely decor, but it's not as good as other restaurant's "on the market".

Chez Gerard - by MartaZ

MartaZ — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:06:59 +0000

Review by MartaZ

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7480 5500

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

Tags: french, vegetarian dishes, toptable

Oh-my-gosh!!
This was my first trip to a french restaurant and was I amazed!
The moment you step in, you will be greated by a nice maitre d' to show you to your table (please book in advance, otherwise you won't be able to get in during peak hours). Staff are quick and attentive, if you are not sure about your wine selection, ask for a reccommendation - they know their wine very well.
And then there's the FOOD, the glorious food... the crab gratin was amazing, creamy, cooked and seasoned to perfection, really tasty. The garlicky tiger prawns were to die for.
The mains were just as good: the braised beef in red wine was juicy, tender and cooked to absolute perfection!
My colleague had a calf liver served with griled bacon and mashed potato. Now, am not a fan of any kind of liver at all, but I had to try. I convert - next time, I'll have it!
To finish it all off, the small, but tasty selection of desserts.... my favourite part....
Hot apple tart (served warm) with creme fraiche was delicious... sweet, yet tangy apples with cooling creme fraiche... hmmm... yummy...
My friend settled for chocolate fondant (served hot too) with ice cream, which was just devine.
I can't express enough how good their food is. French cuisine is known for being pricey, but you get a delicious meal. It's well worth it.
I'll be coming back for more!Oh-my-gosh!!
This was my first trip to a french restaurant and was I amazed!
The moment you step in, you will be greated by a nice maitre d' to show you to your table (please book in advance, otherwise you won't be able to get in during peak hours). Staff are quick and attentive, if you are not sure about your wine selection, ask for a reccommendation - they know their wine very well.
And then there's the FOOD, the glorious food... the crab gratin was amazing, creamy, cooked and seasoned to perfection, really tasty. The garlicky tiger prawns were to die for.
The mains were just as good: the braised beef in red wine was juicy, tender and cooked to absolute perfection!
My colleague had a calf liver served with griled bacon and mashed potato. Now, am not a fan of any kind of liver at all, but I had to try. I convert - next time, I'll have it!
To finish it all off, the small, but tasty selection of desserts.... my favourite part....
Hot apple tart (served warm) with creme fraiche was delicious... sweet, yet tangy apples with cooling creme fraiche... hmmm... yummy...
My friend settled for chocolate fondant (served hot too) with ice cream, which was just devine.
I can't express enough how good their food is. French cuisine is known for being pricey, but you get a delicious meal. It's well worth it.
I'll be coming back for more!

Rocket - Great place in the City by john1973

john1973 — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:43:15 +0000

Review by john1973

Rating: 4.00a great place in the city. a nice ground bar with a great courtyard, with a quirky restaurant selling great pizzas upstairs. perfect for a large party or a deux. best thing - very cheap!a great place in the city. a nice ground bar with a great courtyard, with a quirky restaurant selling great pizzas upstairs. perfect for a large party or a deux. best thing - very cheap!

Cinnamon Kitchen - Simply Stunning! by pgt38

pgt38 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:53:43 +0000

Review by pgt38

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7626 5000

Website: http://www.cinnamon-kitchen.com/

Tags: indian, bar, expensive

The Cinnamon Kitchen is a fairly new addition in Devonshire Square. It is a sister restaurant to the Cinnamon Club at the Old Westminster Library.

When the arrangements were made I did had a look at their website. The picture of the restaurant look smart, stylish and certainly in keeping with the location. The menu certainly was not I would call 'traditional' or

'contemporary' and I was please to see a number of fish dishes and very surprised to see a beef and a pork dish.

It was a fairly quiet Thursday night and the pictures did it justice. The large tables were well spaced apart giving privacy and the staff attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. There was also a cooking area within the main restaurant area.

The menu whilst not extensive (as with most Indian restaurants) was very varied and offered many dishes that you would not normally see. Between us we select we selected a beef salad, and two of the 'minced lamb' starters. The minced lamb would be recognised as a shami and kofti kebab. That is by sight only - in taste and presentation they had no competitors. For main we selected the sea bream and/or cod. Our side dishes were a lentil dish and a plate of mixed nan breads. The breads a mix of honey, chilli and garlic and coriander deserve a separate mention as they were fantastic - so good we had a second basket.

The treat continued onto the desserts - I opted for the coconut Brule - stunning. Cost per head £45â¬¦..first thoughts could be 'not cheap' and yes Brick Lane is not far away but the Cinnamon Kitchen is simply not competing in that market it is way above and for the standard and quality it really is very reasonable. Best of all unlike many establishments in the area it is actually open at weekends.

I for one will definitely be back.The Cinnamon Kitchen is a fairly new addition in Devonshire Square. It is a sister restaurant to the Cinnamon Club at the Old Westminster Library.

When the arrangements were made I did had a look at their website. The picture of the restaurant look smart, stylish and certainly in keeping with the location. The menu certainly was not I would call 'traditional' or

'contemporary' and I was please to see a number of fish dishes and very surprised to see a beef and a pork dish.

It was a fairly quiet Thursday night and the pictures did it justice. The large tables were well spaced apart giving privacy and the staff attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. There was also a cooking area within the main restaurant area.

The menu whilst not extensive (as with most Indian restaurants) was very varied and offered many dishes that you would not normally see. Between us we select we selected a beef salad, and two of the 'minced lamb' starters. The minced lamb would be recognised as a shami and kofti kebab. That is by sight only - in taste and presentation they had no competitors. For main we selected the sea bream and/or cod. Our side dishes were a lentil dish and a plate of mixed nan breads. The breads a mix of honey, chilli and garlic and coriander deserve a separate mention as they were fantastic - so good we had a second basket.

The treat continued onto the desserts - I opted for the coconut Brule - stunning. Cost per head £45â¬¦..first thoughts could be 'not cheap' and yes Brick Lane is not far away but the Cinnamon Kitchen is simply not competing in that market it is way above and for the standard and quality it really is very reasonable. Best of all unlike many establishments in the area it is actually open at weekends.

I for one will definitely be back.

The Empress - by Suziee

Suziee — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:36:52 +0000

Review by Suziee

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7265 0745

Website: http://www.goforacurry.com

Tags: indian, excellent value, vegetarian dishes

â¬SYummy food, good prices and a cosy atmosphere. Good place to pop into with a friend on a casual weeknight. â¬â¬SYummy food, good prices and a cosy atmosphere. Good place to pop into with a friend on a casual weeknight. â¬

Thai Square - by MartaZ

MartaZ — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:21:25 +0000

Review by MartaZ

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7680 1111

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

Tags: thai, vegetarian dishes, toptable

We often go to Thai Sq for a quick work lunch and never get dissapointed. Downstairs is a perfect place for a quick business lunch for those tight on time and upstairs is a restaurnat for a more official client lunch or romantic date. Our all time favourites are Green/Red Thai Curry and Pad Tai Noodles. Good selection of wine and coctails to acompany food. Great deserts too. Staff are quick and attentive but at busier times they are hard to get hold of. Definitely worth a visit.We often go to Thai Sq for a quick work lunch and never get dissapointed. Downstairs is a perfect place for a quick business lunch for those tight on time and upstairs is a restaurnat for a more official client lunch or romantic date. Our all time favourites are Green/Red Thai Curry and Pad Tai Noodles. Good selection of wine and coctails to acompany food. Great deserts too. Staff are quick and attentive but at busier times they are hard to get hold of. Definitely worth a visit.

Abbey Bar - by MartaZ

MartaZ — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:13:51 +0000

Review by MartaZ

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7488 1918

Website: http://www.abbey-bar.co.uk

Went there last friday for lunch. Staff were really nice and attentive, however, we had problems with finding them when it came to pay the bill - not that i complain about it, but we were really tempted to leave without paying. Food selection isn't great but covers the basic dishes. Chicken breast with roast potato wedges and rocket lettuce, scampi and smoked salmon salad are worth a try. Good basic selection of wine and coctails to acompany basic, but tasty food. They have a section downstairs where on friday nights have a DJ and dancing. We'll be coming abck again.Went there last friday for lunch. Staff were really nice and attentive, however, we had problems with finding them when it came to pay the bill - not that i complain about it, but we were really tempted to leave without paying. Food selection isn't great but covers the basic dishes. Chicken breast with roast potato wedges and rocket lettuce, scampi and smoked salmon salad are worth a try. Good basic selection of wine and coctails to acompany basic, but tasty food. They have a section downstairs where on friday nights have a DJ and dancing. We'll be coming abck again.

The Hoop & Grapes - by alfie0207

alfie0207 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:12:32 +0000

Review by alfie0207

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7265 5171

Tags: food, vegetarian dishes, traditional english

Great pub,lots of good atmosphere,a wonderful selection of well kept ales,and a good food menu,with a really wide range of sausages,The decor is comfortable,and the trip to the toilets made me feel I was going to the dungeons,lots of stairs,and bricked up alcoves,Thursday evening is ale tasting time from 8pm you can purchase a 1/3 glass of ale,the staff are very friendly and the service greatGreat pub,lots of good atmosphere,a wonderful selection of well kept ales,and a good food menu,with a really wide range of sausages,The decor is comfortable,and the trip to the toilets made me feel I was going to the dungeons,lots of stairs,and bricked up alcoves,Thursday evening is ale tasting time from 8pm you can purchase a 1/3 glass of ale,the staff are very friendly and the service great

The King's Arms - Nice pub serving honest food by Bowgreave

Bowgreave — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:36:15 +0000

Review by Bowgreave

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7407 3207

Tags: different pub food, gastro pub, cosy

Despite what previous reviewers say, the King's Arms is not a gastropub; well not by our definition anyway. It has an open kitchen with activities in there on view to punters and the food is freshly cooked to order as well as being presented piping hot.
We reckon the previous three reviewers went for Sunday lunch together and we have certainly witnessed big plates of food on the sabbath, when some large family parties seem to gather there for a lazy afternoon.
We did the evening service and my spatchcock piripiri chicken and her ladyship's ribs were delicious and both accompanied by good (non frozen) jacket chips and a green salad. Simple food, decent ingredients, properly cooked; not rocket science but nevertheless refreshing all the same. Prices for food are generally 20% higher than we think would be the right mark but what they do, they do pretty well.
They've just started doing 'Kings of Comedy' nights with four comics for £5 admission. Great value, all well organised and some real talent on stage.
Despite what previous reviewers say, the King's Arms is not a gastropub; well not by our definition anyway. It has an open kitchen with activities in there on view to punters and the food is freshly cooked to order as well as being presented piping hot.
We reckon the previous three reviewers went for Sunday lunch together and we have certainly witnessed big plates of food on the sabbath, when some large family parties seem to gather there for a lazy afternoon.
We did the evening service and my spatchcock piripiri chicken and her ladyship's ribs were delicious and both accompanied by good (non frozen) jacket chips and a green salad. Simple food, decent ingredients, properly cooked; not rocket science but nevertheless refreshing all the same. Prices for food are generally 20% higher than we think would be the right mark but what they do, they do pretty well.
They've just started doing 'Kings of Comedy' nights with four comics for £5 admission. Great value, all well organised and some real talent on stage.

The Tower Of London - Crowded by watermelon90

watermelon90 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:49:52 +0000

Review by watermelon90

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7709 0765

Website: http://www.hrp.org.uk

Tags: helpful staff

The famous tower of london is a magnet for every tourist who visits london and you can see why. It is great, full of lots of things to see and enjoy, the beautiful collection of crowns and jewels is well worth looking at.
The white tower is good, but part of the outside is being renovated so it is slightly hidden from view.
The beefeaters are great. You can tag along on one of the regular tours that they do and they tell you all those little things you would not have learned otherwise. They are fun to listen to and it all adds up to a better experiences you have a few facts to remember.
You can buy a ticket that allows you to go again and this is a good idea as you really need more than one day to see it all. We are so lucky to have it.The famous tower of london is a magnet for every tourist who visits london and you can see why. It is great, full of lots of things to see and enjoy, the beautiful collection of crowns and jewels is well worth looking at.
The white tower is good, but part of the outside is being renovated so it is slightly hidden from view.
The beefeaters are great. You can tag along on one of the regular tours that they do and they tell you all those little things you would not have learned otherwise. They are fun to listen to and it all adds up to a better experiences you have a few facts to remember.
You can buy a ticket that allows you to go again and this is a good idea as you really need more than one day to see it all. We are so lucky to have it.

Tower Bridge Experience - towering experience by clubby2

clubby2 — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:00:43 +0000

Review by clubby2

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7403 3761

Website: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk

Tower Bridge was completed in 1894, after eight years of construction and is the most amazing bridge even now. It looks fantastic at night and it was really good to see and learn more about it. The views from the top are incredible. The kids really enjoyed the machinery and hands on displays in the engine rooms. The interactive units that are on the walkways were very good too. The bridge is lifted around 1000 times a year to allow ships and other large craft to pass through, it did so once whilst we were in our car and it was so cool. A family ticket for 2 kids and 2 adults was only Â£14, a bargain for london, do not miss it.Tower Bridge was completed in 1894, after eight years of construction and is the most amazing bridge even now. It looks fantastic at night and it was really good to see and learn more about it. The views from the top are incredible. The kids really enjoyed the machinery and hands on displays in the engine rooms. The interactive units that are on the walkways were very good too. The bridge is lifted around 1000 times a year to allow ships and other large craft to pass through, it did so once whilst we were in our car and it was so cool. A family ticket for 2 kids and 2 adults was only Â£14, a bargain for london, do not miss it.