http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar <b>Lab Bar</b><br />London, 12 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TQ, United Kingdom en http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/trustedplaces.comaPlacePic['name']}.140.jpg http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1l9j37
Review by thamshere

Rating: 2.00
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Popped in here on Thursday night with a friend from out of town on the basis of the previous reviews here and was very underwhelmed. The place is in need of a radical refurbishment. It looks old, tatty and dirty. I was asked to take my tie off, which annoyed me as it was part of my outfit. It's not like I was wearing a business suit. This gave me the impression that I was rather over-dressed for the place, which certainly appeared to be the case. It's not a place that anyone should ever bother dressing up for.

The cocktail menu is large and in the dim light almost unreadable. I found a pomegranate martini which seemed acceptable but proved rather dull with very little depth after the first sip. A couple of ladies at the bar ordered a shot each only to find it was some sort of flaming thing. Both of them looked quite disgusted before, during and after drinking it.

The music was overly loud given the small number of people in the bar, making conversation difficult.

If this bar was ever hip and fashionable it certainly isn't now. It's got no style, no elan, no... well, no anything much.

All in all, Lab is a bit of a mess.]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:18:13 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1l9j37504419532 thamshere 51.513202 -0.131268 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1m5hp7
Review by beckyfox

Rating: 5.00
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This is the best place to find the most yummy cocktails in london. All made from fresh fruit! Great to out with the girls!!]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:35:16 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1m5hp7199246848 beckyfox 51.513202 -0.131268 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1z1fs8
Review by LOVEANDKATE

Rating: 4.00
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I love LAB- if you get there early on a weekday you may have the opportunity to secure yourself a table. [they do table service which, is often quicker than queing at the bar] But standing at the busy bar is also fine as the mixologists are experienced enough to know who came in first, who to serve and they can actually do 3 orders at once.

The bloody marys are the best ever, always served with celery and chilli flakes on the lip of the glass!!!! GREAT HANGOVER CURE

The cocktail list is extensive but the bar tenders always ask you what you like and can customise your order for your personal tastes.

Last time I went i had a lychee martini and a vodka based garden cocktail with fresh mint and lemon grass- delicious!

I love the fact its always busy and you always want to stay for more than one drink.

Great for treats in the week after work or to stimulate you before you go out at the weekend. its close to Mixmaster C's club, The End.

Staff are friendly and service is efficient and great to watch.

I do often get asked for iD there and have my bag searched too which I don't mind but if you look young like me you might want to go prepared.]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:37:51 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1z1fs82127710713 LOVEANDKATE 51.513202 -0.131268 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1165e8
Review by lattebird

Rating: 4.00
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I've been going there for years and am yet to be let down. Sit at the bar, and describe the things you like to the bar crew and they will make you up a bespoke taste sensation. I knew that they were beyond great when I got a alco-free delight when I was on the wagon - anyone that can make pop taste that good has to be a genius]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:19:23 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1165e81959586822 lattebird 51.513202 -0.131268 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1113a8
Review by Jossick

Rating: 5.00
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Quite simply the best cocktails I've ever had. Usual London cocktail prices (£7), but they really are exceptional and for once worth it! Nice atmosphere, usually busy and occasionally rammed, but often plenty of space to move around and I usually find somewhere to sit or prop myself. A must-do when out in Soho.]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:42:02 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r01x7c/lab-bar/1113a822792883 Jossick 51.513202 -0.131268