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      <title>Vinopolis World Of Wine - review by curlynewf</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/attraction/1s82a65/vinopolis-world-of-wine">Vinopolis World Of Wine</a> - review by <a href="/user/curlynewf">curlynewf</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 1.8</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 1 Bank End, SE1 9BU, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7940 8333</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.vinopolis.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=wine">wine</a></p>Why I didn&#39;t just ask someone about this place, or oh, I don&#39;t know, consult one of the reviews below before bounding up the steps to Vinopolis World of Wine, I will never know. The &#39;great for hen parties&#39; promo on their website should&#39;ve been a dead giveaway, but for some reason I was dying to hand over &#0194;&#0163;22 and 3 hours of my time to these people. <br /><br />Well, I was duly punished anyway. Vinopolis is just as the other reviewers described it - slick, corporate and bland. <br /><br />The self-guided tour began with a 15-min queue followed by a 5-min run down on how to swirl, sniff and slurp wine. (White wine, that is. If you were curious about the properties and characteristics of red wine too, then you&#39;d be out of luck.) The tutorial was brief and, unless you were a complete beginner (at whom the course was not aimed), largely uninformative. Is it really true that the number of seconds a wine&#39;s aftertaste remains in your mouth is equivalent to the number of pounds sterling you should pay for the bottle? Wow. Buying wine will be so much easier now&#33;<br /><br />We were then set loose, armed with our new-found knowledge, to seek out and taste 8 wines of our choosing. The wine attendants looked like they wanted to be anywhere else in the world and weren&#39;t very helpful at answering questions that weren&#39;t covered in their training manuals.<br /><br />The only interesting aspect of the "Enthusiast&#39;s wine tour" was the building itself -  artfully constructed under the arches an old Victorian viaduct, it&#39;s a beautiful space to take in. But that is where the enjoyment ended for me. <br /><br />It annoys me when fat-cat establishments like this one can&#39;t use some of their fortune to provide a really useful service.<br /><br />In my opinion, if you really want to learn about wine, or just about how to enjoy it, you&#39;re better off checking out one of the many tours and tastings listed in London each week. Or, visit a good wine bar with knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions and please your palate for a lot less.]]></description>
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      <title>Vinopolis World Of Wine - review by curlynewf</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/attraction/1s82a65/vinopolis-world-of-wine">Vinopolis World Of Wine</a> - review by <a href="/user/curlynewf">curlynewf</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 1.8</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 1 Bank End, SE1 9BU, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7940 8333</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.vinopolis.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=wine">wine</a></p>Why I didn&#39;t just ask someone about this place, or oh, I don&#39;t know, consult one of the reviews below before bounding up the steps to Vinopolis World of Wine, I will never know. The &#39;great for hen parties&#39; promo on their website should&#39;ve been a dead giveaway, but for some reason I was dying to hand over &#0194;&#0163;22 and 3 hours of my time to these people. <br /><br />Well, I was duly punished anyway. Vinopolis is just as the other reviewers described it - slick, corporate and bland. <br /><br />The self-guided tour began with a 15-min queue followed by a 5-min run down on how to swirl, sniff and slurp wine. (White wine, that is. If you were curious about the properties and characteristics of red wine too, then you&#39;d be out of luck.) The tutorial was brief and, unless you were a complete beginner (at whom the course was not aimed), largely uninformative. Is it really true that the number of seconds a wine&#39;s aftertaste remains in your mouth is equivalent to the number of pounds sterling you should pay for the bottle? Wow. Buying wine will be so much easier now&#33;<br /><br />We were then set loose, armed with our new-found knowledge, to seek out and taste 8 wines of our choosing. The wine attendants looked like they wanted to be anywhere else in the world and weren&#39;t very helpful at answering questions that weren&#39;t covered in their training manuals.<br /><br />The only interesting aspect of the "Enthusiast&#39;s wine tour" was the building itself -  artfully constructed under the arches an old Victorian viaduct, it&#39;s a beautiful space to take in. But that is where the enjoyment ended for me. <br /><br />It annoys me when fat-cat establishments like this one can&#39;t use some of their fortune to provide a really useful service.<br /><br />In my opinion, if you really want to learn about wine, or just about how to enjoy it, you&#39;re better off checking out one of the many tours and tastings listed in London each week. Or, visit a good wine bar with knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions and please your palate for a lot less.]]></description>
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      <title>Vinopolis World Of Wine - review by curlynewf</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/attraction/1s82a65/vinopolis-world-of-wine">Vinopolis World Of Wine</a> - review by <a href="/user/curlynewf">curlynewf</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 1.8</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 1 Bank End, SE1 9BU, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7940 8333</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.vinopolis.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=wine">wine</a></p>Why I didn&#39;t just ask someone about this place, or oh, I don&#39;t know, consult one of the reviews below before bounding up the steps to Vinopolis World of Wine, I will never know. The &#39;great for hen parties&#39; promo on their website should&#39;ve been a dead giveaway, but for some reason I was dying to hand over &#0194;&#0163;22 and 3 hours of my time to these people. <br /><br />Well, I was duly punished anyway. Vinopolis is just as the other reviewers described it - slick, corporate and bland. <br /><br />The self-guided tour began with a 15-min queue followed by a 5-min run down on how to swirl, sniff and slurp wine. (White wine, that is. If you were curious about the properties and characteristics of red wine too, then you&#39;d be out of luck.) The tutorial was brief and, unless you were a complete beginner (at whom the course was not aimed), largely uninformative. Is it really true that the number of seconds a wine&#39;s aftertaste remains in your mouth is equivalent to the number of pounds sterling you should pay for the bottle? Wow. Buying wine will be so much easier now&#33;<br /><br />We were then set loose, armed with our new-found knowledge, to seek out and taste 8 wines of our choosing. The wine attendants looked like they wanted to be anywhere else in the world and weren&#39;t very helpful at answering questions that weren&#39;t covered in their training manuals.<br /><br />The only interesting aspect of the "Enthusiast&#39;s wine tour" was the building itself -  artfully constructed under the arches an old Victorian viaduct, it&#39;s a beautiful space to take in. But that is where the enjoyment ended for me. <br /><br />It annoys me when fat-cat establishments like this one can&#39;t use some of their fortune to provide a really useful service.<br /><br />In my opinion, if you really want to learn about wine, or just about how to enjoy it, you&#39;re better off checking out one of the many tours and tastings listed in London each week. Or, visit a good wine bar with knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions and please your palate for a lot less.]]></description>
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      <title>Vinopolis World Of Wine - review by curlynewf</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/attraction/1s82a65/vinopolis-world-of-wine">Vinopolis World Of Wine</a> - review by <a href="/user/curlynewf">curlynewf</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 1.8</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 1 Bank End, SE1 9BU, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7940 8333</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.vinopolis.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=wine">wine</a></p>Why I didn&#39;t just ask someone about this place, or oh, I don&#39;t know, consult one of the reviews below before bounding up the steps to Vinopolis World of Wine, I will never know. The &#39;great for hen parties&#39; promo on their website should&#39;ve been a dead giveaway, but for some reason I was dying to hand over &#0194;&#0163;22 and 3 hours of my time to these people. <br /><br />Well, I was duly punished anyway. Vinopolis is just as the other reviewers described it - slick, corporate and bland. <br /><br />The self-guided tour began with a 15-min queue followed by a 5-min run down on how to swirl, sniff and slurp wine. (White wine, that is. If you were curious about the properties and characteristics of red wine too, then you&#39;d be out of luck.) The tutorial was brief and, unless you were a complete beginner (at whom the course was not aimed), largely uninformative. Is it really true that the number of seconds a wine&#39;s aftertaste remains in your mouth is equivalent to the number of pounds sterling you should pay for the bottle? Wow. Buying wine will be so much easier now&#33;<br /><br />We were then set loose, armed with our new-found knowledge, to seek out and taste 8 wines of our choosing. The wine attendants looked like they wanted to be anywhere else in the world and weren&#39;t very helpful at answering questions that weren&#39;t covered in their training manuals.<br /><br />The only interesting aspect of the "Enthusiast&#39;s wine tour" was the building itself -  artfully constructed under the arches an old Victorian viaduct, it&#39;s a beautiful space to take in. But that is where the enjoyment ended for me. <br /><br />It annoys me when fat-cat establishments like this one can&#39;t use some of their fortune to provide a really useful service.<br /><br />In my opinion, if you really want to learn about wine, or just about how to enjoy it, you&#39;re better off checking out one of the many tours and tastings listed in London each week. Or, visit a good wine bar with knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions and please your palate for a lot less.]]></description>
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      <title>The Rose - review by Niamheen</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r5257p/the-rose">The Rose</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.0</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 123 Snowsfields, SE1 3ST, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7378 6660</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=relaxed">relaxed</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=late license">late license</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=traditional pub">traditional pub</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=friendly">friendly</a></p>This is a really nice pub for a cosy few drinks with friends. There&#39;s a nice open fire and a decent selection of wine. It&#39;s dark and atmospheric and suited us perfectly on a recent cold Winter&#39;s evening. <br /><br />The clientele is very mixed, from old regulars sipping at the bar by themselves to local trendsters and then some people like me looking for a nice place to have a natter with a friend. The only downside was a grumpy barmaid but maybe she was having a bad night, or maybe I had had too much wine&#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Rose - review by Niamheen</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r5257p/the-rose">The Rose</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.0</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 123 Snowsfields, SE1 3ST, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7378 6660</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=relaxed">relaxed</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=late license">late license</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=traditional pub">traditional pub</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=friendly">friendly</a></p>This is a really nice pub for a cosy few drinks with friends. There&#39;s a nice open fire and a decent selection of wine. It&#39;s dark and atmospheric and suited us perfectly on a recent cold Winter&#39;s evening. <br /><br />The clientele is very mixed, from old regulars sipping at the bar by themselves to local trendsters and then some people like me looking for a nice place to have a natter with a friend. The only downside was a grumpy barmaid but maybe she was having a bad night, or maybe I had had too much wine&#33;]]></description>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r5257p/the-rose">The Rose</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.0</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 123 Snowsfields, SE1 3ST, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7378 6660</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=relaxed">relaxed</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=late license">late license</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=traditional pub">traditional pub</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=friendly">friendly</a></p>This is a really nice pub for a cosy few drinks with friends. There&#39;s a nice open fire and a decent selection of wine. It&#39;s dark and atmospheric and suited us perfectly on a recent cold Winter&#39;s evening. <br /><br />The clientele is very mixed, from old regulars sipping at the bar by themselves to local trendsters and then some people like me looking for a nice place to have a natter with a friend. The only downside was a grumpy barmaid but maybe she was having a bad night, or maybe I had had too much wine&#33;]]></description>
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      <title>Le Relais De Venise L'Entrecote - review by Niamheen</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/restaurant/1g52u8x/le-relais-de-venise-l-entrecote">Le Relais De Venise L&#39;Entrecote</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.6</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 120 Marylebone la, W1U 2QG, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7486 0878</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.relaisdevenise.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=lively">lively</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=crowded">crowded</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=expensive">expensive</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=french">french</a></p>I really wanted to love Le Relais de Venise. It looks fantastic and I&#39;d read some great reviews. It looks every inch an authentic Parisian brasserie. I love the quirky nature of it, there&#39;s just one menu choice, salad followed by steak with chips and green sauce all dished up by waitresses in old school uniforms.<br /><br />I&#39;ve passed it countless times but never went in. This particular time with a friend, we tried and failed to eat a Sunday lunch in The Providores, and subsequently La Fromagerie, so we thought, let&#39;s give Le Relais de Venise a go. <br /><br />First impressions on a wet and dreary Sunday were that it was cosy and inviting. We were seated immediately, cosy being the right word, the tables are on top of each other. That didn&#39;t bother me too much but my dining partner was uncomfortable. <br /><br />The waitress approached and brusquely asked if we were ok with the menu setup. Within minutes our starter salads arrived with some bread and a half bottle of house Bordeaux. The salad was delicious, nice leaves and vinaigrette with a small amount of walnuts. The wine was very pleasant. The service continued to be abrupt however, they cleared the table while I was still eating which I found a little off and uncomfortable.<br /><br />Shortly after our steak arrived, 4 small slices covered in their trademark green sauce, thrown on to the plate with a mountain of frites. It was very messy, the plate was covered in smudges and sauce, it certainly didn&#39;t feel like it was &#0194;&#0163;19 a head. The steak was good, and the frites ok, if a little overcooked. Sometime later they came around with an unexpected steak refill, which I indulged in, but my friend had filled up on frites, so with disappointment, declined. <br /><br />There was no room for dessert, and we really felt like we were being rushed. We had had about 5 different waitresses at this point, all very keen to clear everything as soon as we appeared to be finished, whether we were or not. It definitely felt like a chain (which it is), the staff just didn&#39;t care, and we left feeling a little cheated.<br /><br />It&#39;s a shame but I found it overpriced and unfriendly and would be reluctant to go back. It just wasn&#39;t that special or worth that much. 3* because the food was decent and that vinaigrette was really good, 1* for the service.  <br />]]></description>
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      <title>Le Relais De Venise L'Entrecote - review by Niamheen</title>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/restaurant/1g52u8x/le-relais-de-venise-l-entrecote">Le Relais De Venise L&#39;Entrecote</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.6</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 120 Marylebone la, W1U 2QG, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7486 0878</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.relaisdevenise.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=lively">lively</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=crowded">crowded</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=expensive">expensive</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=french">french</a></p>I really wanted to love Le Relais de Venise. It looks fantastic and I&#39;d read some great reviews. It looks every inch an authentic Parisian brasserie. I love the quirky nature of it, there&#39;s just one menu choice, salad followed by steak with chips and green sauce all dished up by waitresses in old school uniforms.<br /><br />I&#39;ve passed it countless times but never went in. This particular time with a friend, we tried and failed to eat a Sunday lunch in The Providores, and subsequently La Fromagerie, so we thought, let&#39;s give Le Relais de Venise a go. <br /><br />First impressions on a wet and dreary Sunday were that it was cosy and inviting. We were seated immediately, cosy being the right word, the tables are on top of each other. That didn&#39;t bother me too much but my dining partner was uncomfortable. <br /><br />The waitress approached and brusquely asked if we were ok with the menu setup. Within minutes our starter salads arrived with some bread and a half bottle of house Bordeaux. The salad was delicious, nice leaves and vinaigrette with a small amount of walnuts. The wine was very pleasant. The service continued to be abrupt however, they cleared the table while I was still eating which I found a little off and uncomfortable.<br /><br />Shortly after our steak arrived, 4 small slices covered in their trademark green sauce, thrown on to the plate with a mountain of frites. It was very messy, the plate was covered in smudges and sauce, it certainly didn&#39;t feel like it was &#0194;&#0163;19 a head. The steak was good, and the frites ok, if a little overcooked. Sometime later they came around with an unexpected steak refill, which I indulged in, but my friend had filled up on frites, so with disappointment, declined. <br /><br />There was no room for dessert, and we really felt like we were being rushed. We had had about 5 different waitresses at this point, all very keen to clear everything as soon as we appeared to be finished, whether we were or not. It definitely felt like a chain (which it is), the staff just didn&#39;t care, and we left feeling a little cheated.<br /><br />It&#39;s a shame but I found it overpriced and unfriendly and would be reluctant to go back. It just wasn&#39;t that special or worth that much. 3* because the food was decent and that vinaigrette was really good, 1* for the service.  <br />]]></description>
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<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.6</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 120 Marylebone la, W1U 2QG, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7486 0878</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.relaisdevenise.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=lively">lively</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=crowded">crowded</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=expensive">expensive</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=french">french</a></p>I really wanted to love Le Relais de Venise. It looks fantastic and I&#39;d read some great reviews. It looks every inch an authentic Parisian brasserie. I love the quirky nature of it, there&#39;s just one menu choice, salad followed by steak with chips and green sauce all dished up by waitresses in old school uniforms.<br /><br />I&#39;ve passed it countless times but never went in. This particular time with a friend, we tried and failed to eat a Sunday lunch in The Providores, and subsequently La Fromagerie, so we thought, let&#39;s give Le Relais de Venise a go. <br /><br />First impressions on a wet and dreary Sunday were that it was cosy and inviting. We were seated immediately, cosy being the right word, the tables are on top of each other. That didn&#39;t bother me too much but my dining partner was uncomfortable. <br /><br />The waitress approached and brusquely asked if we were ok with the menu setup. Within minutes our starter salads arrived with some bread and a half bottle of house Bordeaux. The salad was delicious, nice leaves and vinaigrette with a small amount of walnuts. The wine was very pleasant. The service continued to be abrupt however, they cleared the table while I was still eating which I found a little off and uncomfortable.<br /><br />Shortly after our steak arrived, 4 small slices covered in their trademark green sauce, thrown on to the plate with a mountain of frites. It was very messy, the plate was covered in smudges and sauce, it certainly didn&#39;t feel like it was &#0194;&#0163;19 a head. The steak was good, and the frites ok, if a little overcooked. Sometime later they came around with an unexpected steak refill, which I indulged in, but my friend had filled up on frites, so with disappointment, declined. <br /><br />There was no room for dessert, and we really felt like we were being rushed. We had had about 5 different waitresses at this point, all very keen to clear everything as soon as we appeared to be finished, whether we were or not. It definitely felt like a chain (which it is), the staff just didn&#39;t care, and we left feeling a little cheated.<br /><br />It&#39;s a shame but I found it overpriced and unfriendly and would be reluctant to go back. It just wasn&#39;t that special or worth that much. 3* because the food was decent and that vinaigrette was really good, 1* for the service.  <br />]]></description>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/restaurant/1g52u8x/le-relais-de-venise-l-entrecote">Le Relais De Venise L&#39;Entrecote</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.6</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 120 Marylebone la, W1U 2QG, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7486 0878</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.relaisdevenise.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=lively">lively</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=crowded">crowded</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=expensive">expensive</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=french">french</a></p>I really wanted to love Le Relais de Venise. It looks fantastic and I&#39;d read some great reviews. It looks every inch an authentic Parisian brasserie. I love the quirky nature of it, there&#39;s just one menu choice, salad followed by steak with chips and green sauce all dished up by waitresses in old school uniforms.<br /><br />I&#39;ve passed it countless times but never went in. This particular time with a friend, we tried and failed to eat a Sunday lunch in The Providores, and subsequently La Fromagerie, so we thought, let&#39;s give Le Relais de Venise a go. <br /><br />First impressions on a wet and dreary Sunday were that it was cosy and inviting. We were seated immediately, cosy being the right word, the tables are on top of each other. That didn&#39;t bother me too much but my dining partner was uncomfortable. <br /><br />The waitress approached and brusquely asked if we were ok with the menu setup. Within minutes our starter salads arrived with some bread and a half bottle of house Bordeaux. The salad was delicious, nice leaves and vinaigrette with a small amount of walnuts. The wine was very pleasant. The service continued to be abrupt however, they cleared the table while I was still eating which I found a little off and uncomfortable.<br /><br />Shortly after our steak arrived, 4 small slices covered in their trademark green sauce, thrown on to the plate with a mountain of frites. It was very messy, the plate was covered in smudges and sauce, it certainly didn&#39;t feel like it was &#0194;&#0163;19 a head. The steak was good, and the frites ok, if a little overcooked. Sometime later they came around with an unexpected steak refill, which I indulged in, but my friend had filled up on frites, so with disappointment, declined. <br /><br />There was no room for dessert, and we really felt like we were being rushed. We had had about 5 different waitresses at this point, all very keen to clear everything as soon as we appeared to be finished, whether we were or not. It definitely felt like a chain (which it is), the staff just didn&#39;t care, and we left feeling a little cheated.<br /><br />It&#39;s a shame but I found it overpriced and unfriendly and would be reluctant to go back. It just wasn&#39;t that special or worth that much. 3* because the food was decent and that vinaigrette was really good, 1* for the service.  <br />]]></description>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/restaurant/1911v7k/world-food-cafe">World Food Cafe</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.7</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 14 Neal&#39;s Yard, WC2H 9DP, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7379 0298</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.worldfoodcafe.com</p>I love the World Food Cafe. Tucked away in Neal&#39;s Yard above Neal&#39;s Yard remedies and in the former Monty Python studio, it&#39;s a gorgeous space, with high ceilings and big windows. Seating is at a counter surrounding the open kitchen or at one of a few large communal tables next to the windows. <br /><br />The food is vegetarian and mighty fine it is too. As you&#39;d expect from the name, it&#39;s of an international nature. Prices are reasonable and portions large.<br /><br />The opening hours are funny, 11.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri and 11.30am-5pm Sat, which means that, as I don&#39;t work nearby I can only go on a Saturday if I&#39;m in town. I wish it were open later as it&#39;s such a lovely spot to catch up with friends but I feel I rarely get the opportunity to.]]></description>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/cafe/1n02c82/freud">Freud</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.8</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 198 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JL, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 9933</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=lively">lively</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=underground">underground</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=quirky">quirky</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=pub">pub</a></p>When I first moved to London a friend brought me to Freud&#39;s. I was really impressed and became quite a regular. It&#39;s a nice place, tucked away at the bottom of a precarious staircase on Shaftsbury Ave. It&#39;s in the basement, with nice exposed stone walls and art from up and coming artists on display. <br /><br />Expect nice cocktails and wine, I especially like that they serve the wine in glass tumblers. The food is reasonable pub grub: soup, salads and sandwiches, always pretty decent. The downside is that it gets so busy it can be impossible to get a seat, not to mind a few of them together.]]></description>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/cafe/1n02c82/freud">Freud</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.8</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 198 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JL, London, United Kingdom</p>
<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 9933</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href="/places/search?tags=lively">lively</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=underground">underground</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=quirky">quirky</a>, <a href="/places/search?tags=pub">pub</a></p>When I first moved to London a friend brought me to Freud&#39;s. I was really impressed and became quite a regular. It&#39;s a nice place, tucked away at the bottom of a precarious staircase on Shaftsbury Ave. It&#39;s in the basement, with nice exposed stone walls and art from up and coming artists on display. <br /><br />Expect nice cocktails and wine, I especially like that they serve the wine in glass tumblers. The food is reasonable pub grub: soup, salads and sandwiches, always pretty decent. The downside is that it gets so busy it can be impossible to get a seat, not to mind a few of them together.]]></description>
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<br /><b><a href="/review/uk/london/cafe/1n02c82/freud">Freud</a> - review by <a href="/user/Niamheen">Niamheen</a></b><br /><br />
<p><b>Rating:</b> 3.8</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> 198 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JL, London, United Kingdom</p>
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