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Dehesa - review by Izabel_blue

Rating: 3.7

Location: 25 Ganton Street, W1F 9BP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7494 4170

Tags: lively, spanish tapas vegetarian options, crowded

I've been to Dehasa twice now - once in the wonderful wonderful private dining room downstairs, and once in the lively tapas bar on the ground level. I've been impressed both times, for different reasons.

When I had dinner in the downstairs room (a corporate evening out) we had plate after plate of wonderful tapas the real standouts were some basics (tortilla, patatas fritas) and also the aforementioned courgette flowers which were awesome. I was seriously impressed by how many great vegetarian tapas there were, and the meaty stuff looked good too. The service was excellent, and we swilled Manzanilla and had a grand old time.

I returned with my own money last weekend to see if it could match the corporate evening out. Me and two friends rushed to Dehasa after a film, hoping to take advantage of their 'no bookings' policy on a busy Saturday night - only to find that the had changed the policy and now take bookings! Oh dear. Out we went onto the pavement, trying to figure out where to go instead - when one of the staff members ushered us back in. "We would be heartbroken if we couldn't find a seat for you"- and hence we found ourselves in the middle of a lively shared table, sitting on (comfortable) stools and occasionally joining in the conversations around us - a very unique experience for London!

The food continued to be stellar - standouts included the scallops on cauliflower puree and some amazing puddings- a Clementine tart for me, poached pears with sorbet for my friends. We left £40 each lighter, but that included lots of tapas, a glass of sherry each, a bottle of wine, and puddings and coffee- so pretty good value - the smallish sizes of the tapas left room for dessert, but I can understand how you could leave a bit peckish if you didn't indulge in a pud at the end.

I'm really looking forward to going back - love the atmosphere and ambiance... and the food!

But forewarned: call and book first if you can!]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:24:39 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1d16z7k/dehesa2142873477 lively spanish tapas vegetarian options crowded 51.513163 -0.13866 Dehesa - review by Izabel_blue http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1d16z7k/dehesa
Dehesa - review by Izabel_blue

Rating: 3.7

Location: 25 Ganton Street, W1F 9BP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7494 4170

Tags: lively, spanish tapas vegetarian options, crowded

I've been to Dehasa twice now - once in the wonderful wonderful private dining room downstairs, and once in the lively tapas bar on the ground level. I've been impressed both times, for different reasons.

When I had dinner in the downstairs room (a corporate evening out) we had plate after plate of wonderful tapas the real standouts were some basics (tortilla, patatas fritas) and also the aforementioned courgette flowers which were awesome. I was seriously impressed by how many great vegetarian tapas there were, and the meaty stuff looked good too. The service was excellent, and we swilled Manzanilla and had a grand old time.

I returned with my own money last weekend to see if it could match the corporate evening out. Me and two friends rushed to Dehasa after a film, hoping to take advantage of their 'no bookings' policy on a busy Saturday night - only to find that the had changed the policy and now take bookings! Oh dear. Out we went onto the pavement, trying to figure out where to go instead - when one of the staff members ushered us back in. "We would be heartbroken if we couldn't find a seat for you"- and hence we found ourselves in the middle of a lively shared table, sitting on (comfortable) stools and occasionally joining in the conversations around us - a very unique experience for London!

The food continued to be stellar - standouts included the scallops on cauliflower puree and some amazing puddings- a Clementine tart for me, poached pears with sorbet for my friends. We left £40 each lighter, but that included lots of tapas, a glass of sherry each, a bottle of wine, and puddings and coffee- so pretty good value - the smallish sizes of the tapas left room for dessert, but I can understand how you could leave a bit peckish if you didn't indulge in a pud at the end.

I'm really looking forward to going back - love the atmosphere and ambiance... and the food!

But forewarned: call and book first if you can!]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:24:39 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1d16z7k/dehesa341742672 lively spanish tapas vegetarian options crowded 51.513163 -0.13866 Dehesa - review by Izabel_blue http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1d16z7k/dehesa
Dehesa - review by Izabel_blue

Rating: 3.7

Location: 25 Ganton Street, W1F 9BP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7494 4170

Tags: lively, spanish tapas vegetarian options, crowded

I've been to Dehasa twice now - once in the wonderful wonderful private dining room downstairs, and once in the lively tapas bar on the ground level. I've been impressed both times, for different reasons.

When I had dinner in the downstairs room (a corporate evening out) we had plate after plate of wonderful tapas the real standouts were some basics (tortilla, patatas fritas) and also the aforementioned courgette flowers which were awesome. I was seriously impressed by how many great vegetarian tapas there were, and the meaty stuff looked good too. The service was excellent, and we swilled Manzanilla and had a grand old time.

I returned with my own money last weekend to see if it could match the corporate evening out. Me and two friends rushed to Dehasa after a film, hoping to take advantage of their 'no bookings' policy on a busy Saturday night - only to find that the had changed the policy and now take bookings! Oh dear. Out we went onto the pavement, trying to figure out where to go instead - when one of the staff members ushered us back in. "We would be heartbroken if we couldn't find a seat for you"- and hence we found ourselves in the middle of a lively shared table, sitting on (comfortable) stools and occasionally joining in the conversations around us - a very unique experience for London!

The food continued to be stellar - standouts included the scallops on cauliflower puree and some amazing puddings- a Clementine tart for me, poached pears with sorbet for my friends. We left £40 each lighter, but that included lots of tapas, a glass of sherry each, a bottle of wine, and puddings and coffee- so pretty good value - the smallish sizes of the tapas left room for dessert, but I can understand how you could leave a bit peckish if you didn't indulge in a pud at the end.

I'm really looking forward to going back - love the atmosphere and ambiance... and the food!

But forewarned: call and book first if you can!]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:24:39 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1d16z7k/dehesa1320241511 lively spanish tapas vegetarian options crowded 51.513163 -0.13866 Dehesa - review by Izabel_blue http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1d16z7k/dehesa
Dehesa - review by Izabel_blue

Rating: 3.7

Location: 25 Ganton Street, W1F 9BP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7494 4170

Tags: lively, spanish tapas vegetarian options, crowded

I've been to Dehasa twice now - once in the wonderful wonderful private dining room downstairs, and once in the lively tapas bar on the ground level. I've been impressed both times, for different reasons.

When I had dinner in the downstairs room (a corporate evening out) we had plate after plate of wonderful tapas the real standouts were some basics (tortilla, patatas fritas) and also the aforementioned courgette flowers which were awesome. I was seriously impressed by how many great vegetarian tapas there were, and the meaty stuff looked good too. The service was excellent, and we swilled Manzanilla and had a grand old time.

I returned with my own money last weekend to see if it could match the corporate evening out. Me and two friends rushed to Dehasa after a film, hoping to take advantage of their 'no bookings' policy on a busy Saturday night - only to find that the had changed the policy and now take bookings! Oh dear. Out we went onto the pavement, trying to figure out where to go instead - when one of the staff members ushered us back in. "We would be heartbroken if we couldn't find a seat for you"- and hence we found ourselves in the middle of a lively shared table, sitting on (comfortable) stools and occasionally joining in the conversations around us - a very unique experience for London!

The food continued to be stellar - standouts included the scallops on cauliflower puree and some amazing puddings- a Clementine tart for me, poached pears with sorbet for my friends. We left £40 each lighter, but that included lots of tapas, a glass of sherry each, a bottle of wine, and puddings and coffee- so pretty good value - the smallish sizes of the tapas left room for dessert, but I can understand how you could leave a bit peckish if you didn't indulge in a pud at the end.

I'm really looking forward to going back - love the atmosphere and ambiance... and the food!

But forewarned: call and book first if you can!]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:24:39 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1d16z7k/dehesa1665248392 lively spanish tapas vegetarian options crowded 51.513163 -0.13866 Numero Uno - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno
Numero Uno - review by Litro_K

Rating: 3.0

Location: 32 Tooting Bec Road, SW17 8BD, London, United Kingdom

Tags: italian, family & home feel, good value, romantic

Having stumbled upon this restaurant whilst checking out our new neighbourhood,it looked so inviting that we headed in for an impromptu dinner.

We were warmly greeted in Italian by our Polish waitress, who efficiently took our orders. A very tasty green olive tapenade was brought to the table along with the usual grissini and bread basket, and this went down well as we chose a (very reasonable) carafe of house white and our mains, a prawn and monkfish risotto and a gamberetti diavoletti pizza. Both were good, simple dishes if a little basic.

The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday evening and very cosy with candles. I was pleased to know that a place like this is nearby to our new house and I'm sure we'll go back.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:31:29 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno1951798650 italian family & home feel good value romantic 51.434271648815 -0.15851969544756 Numero Uno - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno
Numero Uno - review by Litro_K

Rating: 3.0

Location: 32 Tooting Bec Road, SW17 8BD, London, United Kingdom

Tags: italian, family & home feel, good value, romantic

Having stumbled upon this restaurant whilst checking out our new neighbourhood,it looked so inviting that we headed in for an impromptu dinner.

We were warmly greeted in Italian by our Polish waitress, who efficiently took our orders. A very tasty green olive tapenade was brought to the table along with the usual grissini and bread basket, and this went down well as we chose a (very reasonable) carafe of house white and our mains, a prawn and monkfish risotto and a gamberetti diavoletti pizza. Both were good, simple dishes if a little basic.

The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday evening and very cosy with candles. I was pleased to know that a place like this is nearby to our new house and I'm sure we'll go back.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:31:29 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno1116810517 italian family & home feel good value romantic 51.434271648815 -0.15851969544756 Numero Uno - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno
Numero Uno - review by Litro_K

Rating: 3.0

Location: 32 Tooting Bec Road, SW17 8BD, London, United Kingdom

Tags: italian, family & home feel, good value, romantic

Having stumbled upon this restaurant whilst checking out our new neighbourhood,it looked so inviting that we headed in for an impromptu dinner.

We were warmly greeted in Italian by our Polish waitress, who efficiently took our orders. A very tasty green olive tapenade was brought to the table along with the usual grissini and bread basket, and this went down well as we chose a (very reasonable) carafe of house white and our mains, a prawn and monkfish risotto and a gamberetti diavoletti pizza. Both were good, simple dishes if a little basic.

The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday evening and very cosy with candles. I was pleased to know that a place like this is nearby to our new house and I'm sure we'll go back.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:31:29 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno325234210 italian family & home feel good value romantic 51.434271648815 -0.15851969544756 Numero Uno - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno
Numero Uno - review by Litro_K

Rating: 3.0

Location: 32 Tooting Bec Road, SW17 8BD, London, United Kingdom

Tags: italian, family & home feel, good value, romantic

Having stumbled upon this restaurant whilst checking out our new neighbourhood,it looked so inviting that we headed in for an impromptu dinner.

We were warmly greeted in Italian by our Polish waitress, who efficiently took our orders. A very tasty green olive tapenade was brought to the table along with the usual grissini and bread basket, and this went down well as we chose a (very reasonable) carafe of house white and our mains, a prawn and monkfish risotto and a gamberetti diavoletti pizza. Both were good, simple dishes if a little basic.

The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday evening and very cosy with candles. I was pleased to know that a place like this is nearby to our new house and I'm sure we'll go back.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:31:29 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1k86n7m/numero-uno320723014 italian family & home feel good value romantic 51.434271648815 -0.15851969544756 Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack
Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K

Rating: 4.0

Location: 145 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PA, London, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.thechicagoribshack.co.uk/

Tags: american, family & home feel

I came here with an international set of colleagues (two of us American-born) to sample their offer of a third off main courses if ordering before 7pm. We thought it was a good deal, and a good opportunity to see if we could find some ribs and sticky BBQ sauce that could live up to US standards.

I arrived first, around 6.30pm, and the restaurant was very quiet save a couple of groups by the bar. I ordered a root beer and waited for the others to arrive. There understandably wasn't much in the way of ambience at this time, so I looked around, deciding the red leather booths, quirky Americana posters and stained glass windows on the walls were cheery enough.

My friends arrived in just enough time to place our order before 7. With lots of experience between us of ordering ribs in America, we opted for half-racks and two of us also got wings as well. The plates arrived extremely quickly and the portions were disappointingly un-American. Each plate came with a side of coleslaw and corn on the cob - both perfectly tasty but again quite measly in size. By the end of the meal, two of four of us could have eaten more but as this was a credit-crunch inspired discount trip just before payday, didn't want to fork out £7 for dessert. At these prices you expect to go home stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, not wanting more. And any self-respecting American style restaurant, if they're going for authenticity, should give you enough ribs for two to share and still take burnt ends home for the dog.

On the plus sides, the ribs were very tasty, the BBQ sauce excellent, our Irish waiter was really friendly and helpful, and the place had really livened up by the time we left! Come later on in the evening, and not on a budget, and Chicago Rib Shack should satisfy mosttastes.
]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:58:36 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack515699776 american family & home feel 51.501669 -0.161196 Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack
Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K

Rating: 4.0

Location: 145 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PA, London, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.thechicagoribshack.co.uk/

Tags: american, family & home feel

I came here with an international set of colleagues (two of us American-born) to sample their offer of a third off main courses if ordering before 7pm. We thought it was a good deal, and a good opportunity to see if we could find some ribs and sticky BBQ sauce that could live up to US standards.

I arrived first, around 6.30pm, and the restaurant was very quiet save a couple of groups by the bar. I ordered a root beer and waited for the others to arrive. There understandably wasn't much in the way of ambience at this time, so I looked around, deciding the red leather booths, quirky Americana posters and stained glass windows on the walls were cheery enough.

My friends arrived in just enough time to place our order before 7. With lots of experience between us of ordering ribs in America, we opted for half-racks and two of us also got wings as well. The plates arrived extremely quickly and the portions were disappointingly un-American. Each plate came with a side of coleslaw and corn on the cob - both perfectly tasty but again quite measly in size. By the end of the meal, two of four of us could have eaten more but as this was a credit-crunch inspired discount trip just before payday, didn't want to fork out £7 for dessert. At these prices you expect to go home stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, not wanting more. And any self-respecting American style restaurant, if they're going for authenticity, should give you enough ribs for two to share and still take burnt ends home for the dog.

On the plus sides, the ribs were very tasty, the BBQ sauce excellent, our Irish waiter was really friendly and helpful, and the place had really livened up by the time we left! Come later on in the evening, and not on a budget, and Chicago Rib Shack should satisfy mosttastes.
]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:58:36 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack727762950 american family & home feel 51.501669 -0.161196 Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack
Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K

Rating: 4.0

Location: 145 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PA, London, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.thechicagoribshack.co.uk/

Tags: american, family & home feel

I came here with an international set of colleagues (two of us American-born) to sample their offer of a third off main courses if ordering before 7pm. We thought it was a good deal, and a good opportunity to see if we could find some ribs and sticky BBQ sauce that could live up to US standards.

I arrived first, around 6.30pm, and the restaurant was very quiet save a couple of groups by the bar. I ordered a root beer and waited for the others to arrive. There understandably wasn't much in the way of ambience at this time, so I looked around, deciding the red leather booths, quirky Americana posters and stained glass windows on the walls were cheery enough.

My friends arrived in just enough time to place our order before 7. With lots of experience between us of ordering ribs in America, we opted for half-racks and two of us also got wings as well. The plates arrived extremely quickly and the portions were disappointingly un-American. Each plate came with a side of coleslaw and corn on the cob - both perfectly tasty but again quite measly in size. By the end of the meal, two of four of us could have eaten more but as this was a credit-crunch inspired discount trip just before payday, didn't want to fork out £7 for dessert. At these prices you expect to go home stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, not wanting more. And any self-respecting American style restaurant, if they're going for authenticity, should give you enough ribs for two to share and still take burnt ends home for the dog.

On the plus sides, the ribs were very tasty, the BBQ sauce excellent, our Irish waiter was really friendly and helpful, and the place had really livened up by the time we left! Come later on in the evening, and not on a budget, and Chicago Rib Shack should satisfy mosttastes.
]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:58:36 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack264060769 american family & home feel 51.501669 -0.161196 Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack
Chicago Rib Shack - review by Litro_K

Rating: 4.0

Location: 145 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PA, London, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.thechicagoribshack.co.uk/

Tags: american, family & home feel

I came here with an international set of colleagues (two of us American-born) to sample their offer of a third off main courses if ordering before 7pm. We thought it was a good deal, and a good opportunity to see if we could find some ribs and sticky BBQ sauce that could live up to US standards.

I arrived first, around 6.30pm, and the restaurant was very quiet save a couple of groups by the bar. I ordered a root beer and waited for the others to arrive. There understandably wasn't much in the way of ambience at this time, so I looked around, deciding the red leather booths, quirky Americana posters and stained glass windows on the walls were cheery enough.

My friends arrived in just enough time to place our order before 7. With lots of experience between us of ordering ribs in America, we opted for half-racks and two of us also got wings as well. The plates arrived extremely quickly and the portions were disappointingly un-American. Each plate came with a side of coleslaw and corn on the cob - both perfectly tasty but again quite measly in size. By the end of the meal, two of four of us could have eaten more but as this was a credit-crunch inspired discount trip just before payday, didn't want to fork out £7 for dessert. At these prices you expect to go home stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey, not wanting more. And any self-respecting American style restaurant, if they're going for authenticity, should give you enough ribs for two to share and still take burnt ends home for the dog.

On the plus sides, the ribs were very tasty, the BBQ sauce excellent, our Irish waiter was really friendly and helpful, and the place had really livened up by the time we left! Come later on in the evening, and not on a budget, and Chicago Rib Shack should satisfy mosttastes.
]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:58:36 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1e06q73/chicago-rib-shack1570998035 american family & home feel 51.501669 -0.161196 Hotel Kapok - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/china/beijing/hotel/1p46p8p/hotel-kapok
Hotel Kapok - review by Litro_K

Rating: 5.0

Location: 16 Donghuamen Street, 118305, Beijing, China

Phone: 86-10-6525-9988

Tags: friendly, boutique hotel, designer, chic, central

I was booked into this boutique hotel by a work colleague of mine who had stayed there before. He raved about it. So I asked for the works - a hotel car to pick me up from the airport and a nice garden courtyard room. It's my last stop in China, I thought. Why not?

Well, I got to the airport and there was no sign of my ride. I rang the hotel and went through a succession of receptionists, each with slightly better English than the last, only to be told that the driver was on his way and I should wait there.

I rang again in 20 minutes and had to once again speak to several different English-speakers before I spoke to the same receptionist as before. She assured me it wouldn't be much longer.

40 minutes later, I rang again, exasperated, and told them I was fed up of waiting and was frankly not impressed. I got in an ordinary cab which was faster and much cheaper than the 400 RMB the hotel had quoted me. Where's the understated luxury, I hear you cry?

As soon as I arrived at the hotel, my travel-weary cares melted away. The building is a beautiful green slab of light-filled coolness on a leafy street. I was welcomed by name when I checked in and the receptionist apologised profusely for the lack of transportation. As a gesture, she said, I had been upgraded to a suite for the duration of my stay. Ah, such sweet words!

As I followed the bellboy to my room, I tried hard to disguise my excitement with cool indifference. 'Yeah, I get upgraded all the time' is what I was going for. We got to the door and the first thing I saw was a walk-in wardrobe/dressing room, then acres of mahogany wood floors. Then I saw a huge corner sofa, floor-to-ceiling windows, a desk, and a glass-encased bathroom with the hugest circular spa bath I have ever seen. Probably bigger than the bed. There was fresh juice, fruit and a platter of biscuits on my table. The whole room was bigger than my last flat. 'Is your room all right?' He asked. 'Sure,' I said, and tipped him. As soon as the door closed, I was dancing across the room and had to restrain myself from jumping on the bed.

In a nutshell then: I slept well every night, breakfast was great, staff were friendly and helpful, the room was always immaculate when the maids had been, and the location was spectacular, right next to the gate to the Forbidden City. I probably shouldn't give 5 stars because of the initial transfer problem. But they really more than made up for it and completely turned my opinion around, which is fantastic customer service in my book. I really couldn't have asked for more and I would recommend it in a heartbeat.
]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:55:03 +0000 /review/china/beijing/hotel/1p46p8p/hotel-kapok726958507 friendly boutique hotel designer chic central 39.913686338033 116.40632629395 Bricklayers Arms - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1m0wt8/bricklayers-arms
Bricklayers Arms - review by Litro_K

Rating: 3.7

Location: 31 Gresse Street, W1T 1QS, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7636 5593

Tags: relaxed, pub chain, young professionals, friendly

Just to add to what flashboy and Ben already said:

This pub is not far from the restaurants of Charlotte Street and although busy, was not packed on a Saturday evening. Sam Smith's prices make it a good option if you'd rather spend more of your money on good food down the street, and the bar staff were pleasant and remembered your order for the second round (quite impressive!) Upstairs was quite cosy, with window seats and a roaring (gas) fire.

It's nicely located just beyond the hectic-ness of Oxford St, and would probably make a good post xmas shopping bolthole. It will never win awards for style or quaint authenticity, but a decent option nonetheless.]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:10:28 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1m0wt8/bricklayers-arms1772601245 relaxed pub chain young professionals friendly 51.517509142596 -0.13354341134821 Bricklayers Arms - review by Litro_K http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1m0wt8/bricklayers-arms
Bricklayers Arms - review by Litro_K

Rating: 3.7

Location: 31 Gresse Street, W1T 1QS, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7636 5593

Tags: relaxed, pub chain, young professionals, friendly

Just to add to what flashboy and Ben already said:

This pub is not far from the restaurants of Charlotte Street and although busy, was not packed on a Saturday evening. Sam Smith's prices make it a good option if you'd rather spend more of your money on good food down the street, and the bar staff were pleasant and remembered your order for the second round (quite impressive!) Upstairs was quite cosy, with window seats and a roaring (gas) fire.

It's nicely located just beyond the hectic-ness of Oxford St, and would probably make a good post xmas shopping bolthole. It will never win awards for style or quaint authenticity, but a decent option nonetheless.]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:10:29 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1m0wt8/bricklayers-arms1140721529 relaxed pub chain young professionals friendly 51.517509142596 -0.13354341134821