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The Bishop - review by londonpup

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:03:17 +0000

The Bishop - review by londonpup

Rating: 3.7

Location: 27 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8693 3994

Tags: relaxed, dog, dog-friendly, mature, friendly

I was taken to The Bishop last weekend for the first time and was quite impressed. My owner was meeting some friends there to show me off (it isn't long since I got my shots and was able to start going out so she's still in that excitable stage I suppose!) and we spent a most enjoyable couple of hours sitting outside while they all caught up.

I found the wooden benches quite pleasant; smooth and wide enough for me to lie down comfortably. I was glad as I didn't much like the look of the pavement - why do humans throw so much crap on the floor? The bar staff smiled at me and patted me on the head as they collected glasses, but frustratingly, neither me or my owner realised just how dog-friendly this pub is - we've since discovered we'd have been perfectly welcome inside!! One can never assume such things but we'll be asking around a lot more now - after all, even a puppy has a hectic social calendar these days.

Restaurant 71 - review by jonclark55

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:23:52 +0000

Restaurant 71 - review by jonclark55

Rating: 3.0

Location: 1 Fore Street, EX34 9ED, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

Tags: expensive, british, pretentious

looked like a nice restaurant from outside had to wait over an hour for the main course which tasted quite nice the waitress asked if all was well as they do i said the food was nice but was a little annoyed about the hour wait was then told to go and eat at macdonalds if i wanted my food quickly we then decided to leave and then we were subjected to a tirade of abuse from the waitress while the owner just stood there and watched without a word not even a sorry

Restaurant 71 - review by Wid

Mon, 28 May 2007 14:25:11 +0000

Restaurant 71 - review by Wid

Rating: 3.0

Location: 1 Fore Street, EX34 9ED, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

Tags: restaurant north devon

This little restaurant felt like a real discovery. Not particularly hidden away but easily missed, this gem of a place really made our w/e away. I think it's a relatively new arrival to the area as our B&B hosts were unaware of it. Excellent food, locally sourced cooked simply. Spinach and ricotta pancakes were the best I've ever had (and there have been plenty) and the boy's sea food broth was apparently top notch. The wine was lovely, service relaxed but attentive and through all this we could see the chef at work (alone) and not the least bit flustered. Have every confidence that whatever we'd have chosen it would have been lovely - hope they keep keeping it simple as it stomps all over the competition in the area.

The Bishop - review by Wid

Thu, 24 May 2007 14:10:11 +0000

The Bishop - review by Wid

Rating: 3.7

Location: 27 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8693 3994

Tags: different pub food, modern pub

Quite like it, do go back, but am generally disappointed every time. Going to be a rubbish review as I can't quite put my finger on it...some of the time, some of the punters just seem to be trying that bit too hard.

And please update the veggie choice - risotto or scary portebello mushrooms, always.

Love Clarence (resident dog) but doesn't the loud music get to him sometimes??

Black Cherry - review by Wid

Thu, 24 May 2007 14:04:56 +0000

Black Cherry - review by Wid

Rating: 4.0

Location: 21 Lordship la, SE22 8EW, London, United Kingdom

Tags: restaurant, med food and staple english faves, south london, good value, bar

Love this place. At first glance you might assume some degree of pretension but actually spend some time there and it becomes clear there really isn't. Staff are chilled, not too friendly and don't pretend that being there is their life and they just want to be your friend.

Food - good quality, well priced. Great for a meal and a few sedate drinks. Cocktail list could be improved...but other than that this place really works.

The Bishop - review by lofty

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:55:44 +0000

The Bishop - review by lofty

Rating: 3.7

Location: 27 Lordship Lane, SE22 8EW, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8693 3994

Tags: chilled, window seats, family friendly, excellent pub food, independent pub

my favourite local, relaxed enough to go in with the weekend papers and enjoy their meaty brunch, but at the same time inclusive enough to take your parents for a meal.
Family friendly, wide selection of food which is available till 10pm, nice beer. If you can get one of the window tables its a bonus, but watch out for Clarence jumping up to sit in the window!!