Latest reviews by ivailo

Harlem

ivailo — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:20:05 +0000

Rating: 3.4

Location: 78 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RT, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7985 0900

Website: http://www.harlemsoulfood.com

Best burger in townGreat place for burgers and also cool for a Sunday breakfast.
Nice and cosy bar downstairs open till 2:30am daily, though it could get a little too full on weekends. There is a cover charge after 10pm.

Beach Blanket Babylon

ivailo — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:58:26 +0000

Rating: 3.4

Location: 45 Ledbury Road, W11 2AA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7229 2907

Now that this has become my newly found local, I seem to end up there a few times a week. I find the staff very friendly and helpful.

The atmosphere is great the cocktails are well mixed though not cheap at all. Would definitely recommend a taste of the pineapple mojito.

I have not eaten in the restaurant, but it seems to be common knowledge that the food is not great, even some of the staff have confirmed that, though the decor of the restaurant is lovely.

I would definitely recommend this place.

Roka

ivailo — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:17:34 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: 37 Charlotte St, W1T 1RR, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7580 6464

Website: http://www.rokarestaurant.com

Great food, great presentation, great location, pricey menu (considering the portions sizes).
To me Roka is one of those places that I love coming back to quite often. It is located in the middle of media land and opens straight onto Charlotte Street which is great for those warm summer evenings. The staff is friendly and know their menu well, which is very helpful in a Japanese restaurant as it could get tricky.
The food some times takes a little longer to arrive, but it is always excellent and presented really well. The prices are not cheap though, with the cheaper tasting menu being at Â£50 per head, though buying cheaper raw fish would make me nervous.

A 2 hour limit on tables does apply, but I have never so far been asked to vacate a table.

All together I would totally recommend this place to anyone as it is a great experience and makes a great evening. Donâ¬"t forget to head down to the Shochu Lounge (just next door) for a night cap on your way out, they make killer dirty martinis!

Refuel Bar & Restaurant

ivailo — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:29:37 +0000

Rating: 3.3

Location: 4 Richmond Mews, W1D 3DD, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7559 3000

Website: http://www.sohohotel.com

Tags: cool, trendy cocktails, mature, cool & smart, sexy, trendy, friendly

Refuel bar - Soho hotelThe Refuel bar is a great trendy bar with a buzzing atmosphere.
The bar area could get quite busy sometimes and make it hard to get a drink, but if you are lucky enough to get a table you are in for a great evening, though sitting at the bar watching the barmen mix cocktails can be entertaining too.

Every time I have been there the service has always been friendly, fast, accurate and efficient.

There is also a quieter room with nice comfortable couches in the hotel, which are great for catching up with friends over cocktails if you are looking for a less noisy atmosphere.

The bar and the restaurant are not very far from each other and if you are dining when it is quieter you will still benefit from the vibrant bar area.

I would highly recommend this venue and I would suggest booking in advance to avoid disappointment.