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Review by OrsoFilippi

Rating: 5.00
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Favela Chic was created in PAris many years ago. I 've been there many times, alone, with friends, with a girlfriend, looking for tenderness or for fun... Everytimes it was great. Good wine, good mojitos and big lates of food ... And the music is inventive, funky, DJ-global-nostalgic-romantic-kinky-magic-and-so-and-so...After those night I went in an hotel (different each night I spent in PAris) that I found on http://www.hoosta.com,a website with fabulous addresses of hotels, not all expensive, but all unforgettables;]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:23:05 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1v45g81476028470 OrsoFilippi 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1475w7
Review by alba

Rating: 3.00
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I thought that the food was going to be a complete disaster but I was surprised. I oirdere fish and it was amazing. The only thing is that you'd better go very early to have dinner otherwise it will be impossible to have a decent conversation. The caipirinhas were not very good from my point of view and they difer from what a caipirinha should be. However the place is great and the atmosphere it's good!]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:34:01 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1475w71334094604 alba 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1y54x8
Review by MaxVinicius

Rating: 1.00
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Ok. You will not believe this.
Six friends eating awful overpriced food, but trying to enjoy it any way, after all when friends get together is always fun.
Until some waitress kick you out of the table because a bigger group has showed up to eat.
I got told off, because I was taking to long to pay the bill, while my friend was trying to chew the supposed sirloin steak
£40 per head and kick out of the table, fantastic!
Please do never compare that place with Brazil; the real favela can be friendlier.]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:45:16 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1y54x8523259932 MaxVinicius 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1p5377
Review by gilka

Rating: 3.00
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Too cool to be true! Well before you go just be aware there will be long long queue outside so it really helps if you know the doorman... The Dj is somewhere in the sky very far from the dance floor- strange because I always thought that there needs to be a clear line of communication between the dj and the crowd... what I really liked is that the menu is actually inside a book- at least it was when I was there. So you basically turn the pages and then on page 68 or so you can find the menu! genius! food was just ok and a bit pricy- cocktails= "I like it!"
it is worth to go because of the dancing on the weekend! By the way if you listen to Favela chic music there ask your Brazilian friend to translate you the meaning of the words it is a big laugh...]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:46:48 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1p5377570702503 gilka 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1493t8
Review by sabrinaici

Rating: 3.00
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I agree with Mundek when he says that the staff seemed completely up themselves, but I would particularly point the door staff. The DJ seemed to be relaxed and he was enjoying himself mixing different kind of music. I liked the decoration, the high ceilings and the ambiance. It gets a bit packed at a certain time though. evening. (£5 entrance fee after 11h30)]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:53:49 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1493t82048689106 sabrinaici 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1w4078
Review by mundek

Rating: 1.00
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Firstly, I'm not sure what is so chic about a shantytown, but never mind. On my visit I found this place moderately irritating to be honest. Most of the crowd and stafff seemed completely up themselves, the music was too loud and not really to my taste. I don't think I'd rush back, there are much better bars in the area. I have never eaten here, so can't comment on the food. ]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:38:38 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1w40781351551839 mundek 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1u50f8
Review by Favela_Chic

Rating: 5.00
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We'd just like to inform everyone that we now have a different door person and improved bookings system at Favela Chic. We've addressed many of your comments and hope you'll come and enjoy the true Favela Chic spirit with us soon. If you have any comments or queries please e mail Virginia at booking@favelachic.com Favela Chic is a bar, a restaurant, a club and none of the above. Disorder and Progress!]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:55:29 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1u50f81814126057 Favela_Chic 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1r50p7
Review by lisas

Rating: 5.00
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Following the reccommendations on TrustedPlaces I decided to organize a party for about 25 people at Favela Chic last Saturday. I hadn't been there before....but I knew it was going to be good based on what I was reading....and I was right!

We had so much fun! We went there early as wanted to avoid the possible queue and enjoy some quality time with our friend Dora visiting from Australia. The night started quiet with some drinks, food and chats...but after the DJ started playing some very cool music and we had enough caipirinhas...well I can just look at the pictures and remember how much fun it was!
The place is just great....I hear the food is OK but that's not a problem, you go there for the excellent music, the place, the atmosphere and the crowd. It then helps to be with about 25 very nice and cool friends as it happened to me on Saturday.]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:37:08 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1r50p7529307077 lisas 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1r20i8
Review by Ladis19

Rating: 3.00
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The crowd is cool and unpretentious but not exactly beautiful people. And the venue as it happens is far more Favela than Chic. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder&.

Well, I went to Favela Chic on Saturday night with around 25 people. As per previous reviews, I got there for 8.30pm and as we had a massive table booked didn't queue at all. I have to say the night started off very badly with what cannot be described as anything else but very poor microwaved food at an extortionate price. Hence the 3 stars rather than 4

The night however got progressively better as the crowd started to arrive and the music got louder and better. Walid is absolutely correct in what he says about the DJ. The mix is very eclectic and the crowd reacts very well to it. The choice of song always seems to hit the spot.

Didn't get to taste all those lovely drinks as I was driving but definitely one of the best nights out I've had in a very long time, even sober. Shame that it is so far away from home.
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Review by Driscolllee

Rating: 4.00
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A spit and tread kind of bar, but cleverly done.... good bar service even when busy. Best to get there early to avoid queuing (on saturday night that was). Good music and top place to have a proper dance and party..... good crowd, worth a visit.....]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:06:36 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1h70481573285510 Driscolllee 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/175068
Review by Mez

Rating: 4.00
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Favela Chic was a fantastic discovery for me. Id organised for some friends to go for drinks there and they all loved it. Whilst the deco doesn't bear much relation to its name, it does remind me of an old, dilapidated Havana bar. Its most prominent features are its very high ceilings, where the DJ has a boot high up, overlooking the crowd. The musics cool and varied (electronica, contemporary Brazillian, funk etc) and the drinks tasty and affordable. The crowd is unpretentious and friendly - basically there to enjoy the music and have a good time. Its getting well known now, so to avoid long queues, get there before 9pm. You can also eat there, and whilst I havent yet tried the food, I was told the steaks there are massive and pretty tasty too.

On the downside, it can get a bit too crowded sometimes, so less space to dance.. go early!]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:04:15 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1750681135942276 Mez 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/171009
Review by walid

Rating: 4.00
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I remember when I first discovered Favela Chic I thought... GREAT! Finally a place with normal, cool, friendly, un-pretentious people. The venue is of a decent size, the ceiling height is very high thus when it gets crowded (and crowded it will get) it doesn't get too hot thanks to the high ceilings. The decoration isnt like a favela nor too exotic with some slight Brazilian themes to it here and there.

Now lets talk about the drinks... ooooh the drinks. Favela Chic makes great caipirinhas and mojito at about £5 a drink. Not too expensive especially after tasting them you realise the good dosage of alcohol thats in them.

The music is incredibly diverse... you could find yourself dancing to some samba music and suddenly you'd hear a tune from the Chemical Brothers quickly followed by a remix of Edit Piaf's "La Foule". Thus a very eclectic music choice, but quite nicely blended in.

All in all if you want to find a place which has a wide range of music, fun and normal people, great drinks then I strongly recommend Favela Chic. Whilst there is no entrance fee do try to come before 21:00 or youll find yourself queuing outside!
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Review by ouce100

Rating: 3.00
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It seems that the success of favella chic has brought in a certain kind of clientelle who maybe just come to pull or just to be seen. Feel that it is slightly pretentious. Now more likely to get agro from the bouncers and get turned away. Usually when you do get in it is too packed and a bit too hot. Still can't get over the oxymoronic name. However the music is good and the ladeez....]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2006 01:19:21 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/1110i9818280922 ouce100 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/102089
Review by annabanana

Rating: 3.00
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really nice atmosphere-random decor-friendly staff and usually lots of beautiful people dancing...try the hand of god-dish...really coo; place for coffee outside as well]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:40:41 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1m45y8/favela-chic/102089804088128 annabanana 51.525706070923 -0.084192662339149