• Added: 27th of November 2007
• Area: Bayswater
• Category: Restaurants

London W2 5RT
020 7985 0900

ivailo said
Best burger in town
Great 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.

• Added: 26th of July 2007
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London W11 2AA
020 7229 2907

ivailo said

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.

• Added: 3rd of May 2007
• Area: Fitzrovia
• Category: Restaurants

London W1T 1RR
020 7580 6464

ivailo said

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 £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. Don’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!

• Added: 2nd of May 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1D 3DD
020 7559 3000

ivailo said
Refuel bar - Soho hotel
The 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.