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Cafe Pacifico - review by ChloeBuxton

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:40:45 +0000

Cafe Pacifico - review by ChloeBuxton

Rating: 3.3

Location: 5-6 Langley Street, WC2H 9JA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7379 7728

Website: http://www.cafepacifico-laperla.com

I've been here twice and have not been impressed. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't completely unhappy about the whole thing, but I don't think this place is the best Mexican you can get. Plus the staff aren't that friendly, and it is expensive, for what it is. You can definitely do better than this, I just haven't found it yet.

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by CharlotteEvett

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:00:34 +0000

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by CharlotteEvett

Rating: 4.6

Location: 2 Park Street, SE1 9AB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7645 3562

Website: http://www.monmouthcoffee.co.uk/ourshops.htm#theborough

Tags: amazing coffee beans

Monmouth make seriously good coffee. One of a handful of places in london where you can get a decent latte. Sorry - no trim milk here they use non pasturised organic whole milk, but I'd happily be fat in exchange for the quality of their coffee. The food is pretty good too and you can visit the markets afterwards! For those that prefer to make coffee at home, they also have a great selection of beans.

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by greedoe

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:24:41 +0000

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by greedoe

Rating: 4.6

Location: 2 Park Street, SE1 9AB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7645 3562

Website: http://www.monmouthcoffee.co.uk/ourshops.htm#theborough

Tags: quick bite, amazing brew, crowded

I go to the one on Monmouth Street more now because it's closer to work, but this is the first location I went to way back when.

You still get the great, cheap cup of coffee, and here, unlike Monmouth Street, you can sit on the wooden benches around the tables and eat jam and bread for an extra Â£2.50! Pretty good value, considering.

Great place to take a break from a hectic weekend Borough Market shop as well.

Ritzy Picturehouse - review by greedoe

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:48:28 +0000

Ritzy Picturehouse - review by greedoe

Rating: 4.2

Location: Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 1JG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7733 2229

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

Tags: cinema, cult, alternative

The best cinema in London for culturally aware (i.e. non mainstream blockbuster) first run films. Having moved far enough away that it's not local, I am now aware how spoilt for a great film experience I was when I lived nearby.

They've gone through a few pricing changes over the years, obviously trying to keep pace with the market, but they still are a great venue, offer a good value and have an excellent bar/restaurant that's hopping most nights. Only complaint there is its too DAMN SMALL!

Give this place a go if you're tastes run different to Michael Bay and other action films. Also keep an eye out for special events like preview screenings of "Sunshine" with Q&A with Danny Boyle, or their Sunday morning freebie screenings.

It's the cultural centre of Brixton, although that's not too hard to achieve.

Cafe Pacifico - review by greedoe

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:43:21 +0000

Cafe Pacifico - review by greedoe

Rating: 3.3

Location: 5-6 Langley Street, WC2H 9JA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7379 7728

Website: http://www.cafepacifico-laperla.com

Tags: lively, good value, mexican

We scanned the dinner menu before sitting down for lunch and realised it could be quite expensive if you're not dining during the middle of the day.

Having said that, the lunch special menu featured a number of spicy, filling, tasty dishes for Â£6.50 each. Add in a wonderful starter - the Taquitos with shredded beef were amazing - and you have a great meal for just under a tenner.

Only downside is the day we went, the place was hopping so getting served, getting the cheque and paying took ages. What should have been about 40 minutes was well over 90.

Hummus Bros - review by greedoe

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:58:27 +0000

Hummus Bros - review by greedoe

Rating: 4.7

Location: 37-63 Southampton Row, WC1B 4DA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7404 7079

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

Tags: mediterranean, middle eastern, good value

When you think of hummus you naturally think of some pre-dinner snack... as I did the first time I went and ordered a large bowl of chicken covered hummus, extra pitta and some salad.

Warning. It's incredibly filling. Something about the blended chickpeas together with the topping and the bread means you won't need to eat again for many hours.

It's relatively cheap as well (unless you're used to buying 85p pots of the stuff in Sainsbury's), and they have a really excellent mint lemonade drink as well.

Recommended if you're sick of sarnies for lunch, just get the medium bowl and if you're a student you get a free high-five!

Gili Gulu - review by greedoe

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:00:15 +0000

Gili Gulu - review by greedoe

Rating: 4.3

Location: 50-52 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9EP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7379 6888

Tags: japanese, cheap eat, good value, sushi

It's changed a little over the years (used to be completely unlimited eats over 70 mins!) but the basics are still there - sushi comes round on a conveyor and you fill up for a set price.

These days you get 20 plates and 70 mins to finish it off. Last time I went, I managed to go through about 12 plates before feeling absolutely full.

Great selection of food and as new chefs come on, they start putting new dishes on the belt, to keep things fresh.

Good food, set price and a lively atmosphere keep me coming back time and again.

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by greedoe

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:52:32 +0000

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by greedoe

Rating: 4.6

Location: 27 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9DD, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7645 3560

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

Tags: amazing brew

Monmouth is two beasts in one - they sell really expensive ground coffee and fancy expensive chocolates and apple juices on one hand, but they also do the greatest Americano for only Â£1!

Add a homemade American-style chocolate biscuit for 50p and you're actually looking at change from Â£2!

It's a small place and can get busy with only a few customers, but it's hands down the best and cheapest place to get a decent cuppa on the go.

If you want ground coffee, you'll be looking at around Â£5 for 1/2 pound.

Wellies Restaurant & Catering Co - review by greedoe

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:43:00 +0000

Wellies Restaurant & Catering Co - review by greedoe

Rating: 5.0

Location: West Stoke Road, PO18 9AA, Chichester, United Kingdom

Tags: continental

Everything's home made, rather tasty and there's a daily specials board and Movenpick ice cream for dessert. You can dine downstairs, on the patio (in nice weather) or in the mezzanine. What's not to like?

It's a bit off the beat and track and can be hard to find, but that's part of its charm. Nestled in Oldwick Farm, you can have a meal here and them go for a ramble or say hello to some visiting horses.

Max's Thai Cooking - review by greedoe

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:26:03 +0000

Max's Thai Cooking - review by greedoe

Rating: 5.0

Location: 2 South Pde, SM6 9AJ, Wallington, United Kingdom

Tags: thai, wallington

Great food, friendly people and inviting environment. I have never had a bad meal and a couple of dishes I've enjoyed have had that "wow" factor, especially the Bangkok Chicken with Papaya Salad. Simply amazing!

Been using them for take away recently, as you save 15% off the bill if you pick up. Work into the equation that you'd leave 10-15% tip, and you're walking home with some wonderful food and 30% more money in your pocket.

The London Transport Museum - review by Fimb

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:00:37 +0000

The London Transport Museum - review by Fimb

Rating: 5.0

Location: The Piazza, WC2E 8BE, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7379 6344

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

Tags: chips

The new face lift at the London Transport Museum has certainly given the place a whole new light - literally. No longer dark and claustrophobic but open and light and easy to find your away around.

Visiting on a Sunday during half term, there were alot of kids there, but it never felt overly packed, or even too noisy. Spread over aground floor and two mezzanine style floors, the noise gets lost in the height, and lots of specialist kiddy areas seemed to keep small children occupied and out of the way.

The cafe, whilst possibly a bit small, was well priced, and the chips, as I seem to be obsessed by, were amazing! They were chips as I remember them from my childhood, made with real potatoes and obviously twice fried. Heaven!

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by dwang

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:02:33 +0000

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by dwang

Rating: 4.6

Location: 2 Park Street, SE1 9AB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7645 3562

Website: http://www.monmouthcoffee.co.uk/ourshops.htm#theborough

The beans are great, don't get me wrong, but a lot of people are queuing up because the experience is quintessential borough market and, well, because everyone else is queuing up. I ordered a cappuccino and my friend a latte, and they made the drinks exactly the same - a shot of espresso and dump in milk until it reaches the rim. If your business is coffee, you should at least know the difference between these two staples!

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by neilgrayshon

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:28:49 +0000

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by neilgrayshon

Rating: 4.6

Location: 27 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9DD, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7645 3560

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

Tags: rare finds

Super coffee that cares and only a quid.

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by MaryamF

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:02:21 +0000

Monmouth Coffee Company - review by MaryamF

Rating: 4.6

Location: 27 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9DD, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7645 3560

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

Tags: cosy, amazing brew, lively

One of the best Coffees I have ever had! First time I went to Monmouth was in summer and had a great coffee but unfortunately there was no space to sit... This time we sat inside and enjoyed the real coffee... The place is very cosy with its unique wooden furniture and friendly atmosphere...Had a great coffee, got refuelled and ready to do some more shopping!! ;)

The London Transport Museum - review by Rudolph

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:48:45 +0000

The London Transport Museum - review by Rudolph

Rating: 5.0

Location: The Piazza, WC2E 8BE, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7379 6344

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

The museum has been very carefully refurbished and great care has been taken to display objects to their best advantage. It has an uncluttered feel compared to the old layout. It is easier to take photographs providing it is'nt a busy day. The smaller exhibits gallery will certainly make a favourable impression on visitors,particularly with the roundels tumbling from the Canary Wharf slideshow.The new layout will definitely attract more visitors The shop is stocked to cater for all ranges of taste and spending power!