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Review by Navajo_Pete

Rating: 2.00
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I've no idea what the home of Fred and Wilma Flintstone feels like, but if looks don't deceive, Detroit gets pretty close to it. This restaurant cum bar (what is it?) is completely below ground, under the beautiful Thomas Neal's Warehouse. There is no day light, little truly fresh air, and a slightly stuffy and enclosed atmosphere. If you're with friends and take your time for a few drinks, the atmosphere probably doesn't matter too much. If you just want to relax with a friend and want to enjoy a nice drink, why would you visit a cave?


I have never plucked up the courage to stay long enough to eat and don't know what the quality of the food is like, but the wine is way too expensive and cocktails are also going to set you back heavily.

I can understand that Detroit appeals to some - the interior is stylish and has had quite a lot of money spent on it. There are also nice, little alcoves and booths where you have some privacy. Overall, the place is too pretentious and modern - it just feels and looks out of place in this grand building and I just don't like being in a cave for dinner!
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Review by chrisp

Rating: 3.00
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Millions were spent on this place, I'm told - and what we have ended up with vaguely resembles the cantina from Star Wars. Beige, subterranean tunnels lead to candlelit hidey holes and claustrophobic snugs. Whether you like this kind of atmosphere is, of course, subjective. But I enjoyed their cocktails and the weird theme-park vibe of the whole thing, and judging by the crowds so did a number of other Londoners. Food, needless to say, was overpriced and mediocre. But people don't come here to eat - after all, nobody looks cool eating chicken satays, do they?]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:49:22 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1p52k77/detroit/1q1aa81921353685 chrisp 51.513799572526 -0.12648880267898