Latest reviews by francesca_marie

McDonald's Restaurant

francesca_marie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:25:46 +0000

Rating: 3.0

Location: Centre Court Shopping Centre, SW19 8YE, London, United Kingdom

A few little factsThe McDonalds salads have more calories in them than a burger meal does.

The McDonalds burgers can only be classed as a burger because of the gurkin, without it they would be classed as a cake because there is so much sugar in them.

McDonalds use powder mixture to make there chips.

Sia Food & Wine

francesca_marie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:09:47 +0000

Rating: 1.0

Location: 65 Haydons Road, SW19 1HQ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8417 0812

Tags: alcohol, teen drinking, immoral, Illegal

Illegal salesFor years Sia food and wine has been used by young children aged around 13-17 years for purchasing alcohol and cigarettes.
Known by them as 'Haydons' they make their way there to buy alcohol and go drinking in near-by parks.
The staff there (2 asian men) know that the children are underage as when they purchase alcohol they tell them to, and qoute, 'Put it deep in your bag', or if there are other customers in the shop they wait until they have left to serve the kids.
This has gone un noticed since I was in my early teens, now nearly 18 it's still going on and more and more kids hear of it and go there to get drink.
This place should have it's licence removed as it is using it in the wrong way.
They are helping add to the rise in young people drinking from an early age.
They need to be stopped.

Centre Court Shopping Centre

francesca_marie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:37:52 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: Queens Road, SW19 8YA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8944 8323

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

Tags: lively, business, good value

In the heart of WimbledonCentre Court has a wide range of different shops, from clothes to food.
Located in the middle of Wimbledon town centre it is a well known building.
The opening times are as follows...

Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 7pm daily (8pm on Thursday)
Sunday 11am-5.00pm.

Primark

francesca_marie — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:22:14 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: 76 Eden Street, KT1 1DJ, Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8549 7453

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

Tags: rare finds, bargain

Bargin clothesPrimark always has new ranges of stylish clothes that are good quality and amazingly priced.
Kingstion Primark is multi storey, with Womens wear on the entrance shop floor, full of all types of clothes, bags, shoes ans accsesories.
Upstairs is Mens wear and nightwear
And childs wear is found down stairs.
The open times are as follows...

Monday 9.00-6.00
Tuesday 9.00-6.00
Wednesday 9.00-6.00
Thursday 9.00-9.00
Friday 9.00-6.00
Saturday 8.30-6.00
Sunday 11.00-5.00

La Nonna

francesca_marie — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:20:27 +0000

Rating: 3.3

Location: 213-217 The Broadway, SW19 1NL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8542 3060

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

Tags: italian, expensive, romantic

Around Â£30 a headLa Nonna, translated into Italian, means the grandmother.
The restaurant offers a grand range of Italian food and drinks.
Prices-
Starters, from Â£4.50-Â£8.95
Pasta, Â£5.00-Â£8.95
Pizza, Â£4.50-Â£9.50
Main courses, Â£11.95-Â£16.95
Desserts, Â£4.50

KFC

francesca_marie — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:01:49 +0000

Rating: 1.0

Location: 83 The Broadway, SW19 1QE, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0845 753 2532

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

Tags: Disgusting, unacceptable

My reason for being a veggieThe picture isn't mine, but it looks almost the same as what I found in our family bucket.
Imagine enjoying your food then taking a bite into a piece of, what you thought was wing, and a brain falling onto the table.
That is exactly what happened to me in Wimbledon KFC.
My friend who I was with threw up at the sight of it and on closer inspection of the piece of chicken we noticed an eye socket an the other piece of the brain.

I showed the piece of chicken to the staff member at the till and asked to speak to the manager. She took the piece off me and chucked it in the bin, I told the manager how discussed I was demanded my money back, to which she told me, sorry we can't do that, have another piece of chicken for free.
I'm sorry, but after seeing that, I didn't ever want to go there again.
After a long disagreement the manager said, and I qoute...
"It's not our fault, sometimes the chefs, they miss bits when cleaning the chicken"
This is NOT the attitude to have!
They refused to give me my money back, even after being threatened with the health services.

I haven't been to KFC since then and also became a veterinarian as the thought of meat now makes me feel sick.

London Eye

francesca_marie — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:34:16 +0000

Rating: 4.2

Location: County Hall, SE1 7PB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 500 0600

Website: http://www.ba-londoneye.com

Tags: rare find

Birthday party not to forgetThe view from the London Eye is more amazing than words can say, even pictures can't catch it true beauty.
I went on the London Eye over a year ago with my friends for one of their birthdays, my first thoughts were 'this is going to be boring, seeing the same scenery for half an hour', but one we got on I was blown away.
Every time you turn around the scenery seems to change, every angle is a different experience.
We went on in the early evening, so by the time we were at the top you could see the whole of London in a mystic dusk view, the best time to go I think.

My best advice, book your tickets!

Caffe Nero

francesca_marie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:45:35 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: 6 The Broadway, SW19 1RF, London, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.caffenero.com

Tags: cosy, amazing brew, quick bite, Italian

The real Italian coffeeI have not yet been in ANY cafe Nero where there has been an English staff member.
I think it's quite nice that they keep authentic.
The coffee at cafe Nero gives a real taste of Italy and the food that is offered with it makes the experience even more fantastic.
Their prices are fair for the quality and service that you receive.
You can also pick up a loyalty card that you get stamped after every purchase, once you have a full card you will receive a free large coffee of your choice.

Greggs

francesca_marie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:38:32 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: 17 Wimbledon Bridge, SW19 7NH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8879 1887

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

Tags: good food, helpful staff, bargain

Good food at good pricesGreggs offers a range of hot and cold foods ranging from sandwiches to sausage rolls.
It continually bakes fresh food through out the day so your food is always hot and ready or eat.
The staff great you with a smile and are as helpful as possible.
Greggs always have different offers on their delicious foods so pop in when you can to get a great deal.

Odeon Wimbledon

francesca_marie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:32:15 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: 31-37 The Broadway, SW19 1QG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 0871 224 4007

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

Tags: Expensive, Movies, helpful staff, Cinema

Prices to highThe Wimbledon Odeon is a great place to go with the family or friends to see the latest film, it offers great seating services and multi screens so you always have choice of what to see.
The only downside of the Odeon is the prices.
An adult ticket has now been bumped up to Â£8
A child at Â£5 and student at Â£6.70.
If you are to go to the Odeon go in a group and purchase a family ticket as it is the only way to get value for money.

McChina

francesca_marie — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:14:09 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: 345 Haydons Road, SW19 8LA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8542 3504

Tags: friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, rare finds

The progress of McChinaMcChina used to be a tiny little takeaway service based on the Haydons road, it offered a delicious range of excellent Chinese food at a very good price.
In the decade or so that has passed, McChina has evolved and expanded into a magnificent, elegant restaurant that not only offers it's same great takeaway service and value for money, but also a beautiful place to dine and experience the taste of China right here in Wimbledon, now know as McChina Eating.

For many years their motto has been 'mei sik', literally meaning 'beautiful eating', McChina Eating offer dishes prepared to the highest standard using the finest and freshest ingredients.

Apart from the same friendly faces of the staff and the immaculate service the one thing I have always loved about McChina in the open kitchen, as you walk into the restaurant you can see the food being prepared by the chefs through wide low swing doors.

So if you wish to experience the ultimate Chinese cuisine visit McChina Eating to pick up a menu and order a takeaway, or simply ask for a table and enjoy your delicious meal.

Abaya

francesca_marie — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:41:52 +0000

Rating: 3.0

Location: Heath Road, KT13 8UE, Weybridge, United Kingdom

Phone: 01932 855 332

Website: www.abaya-club.co.uk

Tags: cool, pop, mature, beer garden, rock, hip-hop, trendy, friendly, relaxed

Abaya lounge bar & nightclubAbaya Nightclub & Lounge Bar is an ideal venue for your private party - including birthdays, social club and office functions, Christmas parties and other celebrations.
They can tailor make event packages for your individual needs, including entertainers, flowers and food for parties.
They can also organise drinks, music, speciality entertainers and decorations for outside events, including weddings, birthdays, Christmas and other parties.

Abaya is only open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday but may be hired out.

Abaya is located right next to Weybridge train station, a 30 second walk from the train station and you are at the front doors.
This means that Abaya Lounge Bar & Nightclub is convenient to get to for people living near towns along certain train routes, including Surrey towns of Guildford, Woking, West Byfleet, Walton-On -Thames, Hersham, Esher & Surbiton.
Taxi ranks are also conveniently at Weybridge rail station.
If travelling by car, Abaya is located along Heath Road. There are public car parks on both sides of Weybridge rail station that you can park in which both have free parking from 8pm onwards.