• Added: 23rd of July 2008
• Area: Tottenham Court Road
• Category: Nightlife

London WC2H 0EL
020 7434 9592

miffy said
Push- Astoria 2 (venue/ club night)
The sister venue to the Astoria nexdoor which played host to legendary club nights such as Frong and G-A-Y for years, Astoria 2 is smaller but very similar. Downstairs a stage area and large dance floor with a small bar and upstairs a comparitively larger bar in a much smaller space. Having only been on a saturday night i know only what they play at Push. Indie hits mixed with electro and ironically played hip hop actually makes good music to dance to. The average age of the club is about 21 but ranges from 18 up wards. they are strict on id but if you are a student you normally get in for free and a whiskey and coke is very cheap at £1.50. Live music is often played but "celebrity" djs are usually the norm, the inverted commas refer to the fact that "celebrity" here means people from virtually unknown bands or better known ones like bloc party being the more famous. A good night out in an "underground" feeling night club, if there isnt anything betetr to do and you dont have much money.

• Added: 23rd of July 2008
• Area: Ealing
• Category: Restaurants

London W5 2NX
020 8998 0392

miffy said
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Though small the gourmet burger kitchen is within easy reach of every bus that goes through ealing and the train station if you are coming from further a field to enjoy the food here. Of course a place like this in ealing is bound to attract families from around the area and I can see why. The food is definitely child friendly but this is not mac donalds or burger king and the more sophisticated side of gourmet burger makes it popular with parents and young professionals alike. The food is delicious and very varied with plenty to choose from on your burner. The decor is comfortable but modern and attractive and in summer the front disappears meaning, though small and crowded it is not stuffy and hot. Looking for food in ealing? try here!

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Clerkenwell
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London EC1R 0HU
020 7278 9983

miffy said
Leonards
A tiny pub situated in the backstreets of Farringdon off the Clerkenwell road this dingy little pub is full of character and arm chairs. The night I went was a night of unsigned bands with a wide variety of music from rappers to screamo, indie to metal, it was all there. The bar staff were friendly and egged on the bands in a supportive way which gave the pub a communal atmosphere. The location isnt ideal being on a back street next to a large council estate but inside the underground, off the beaten track feel of this pub is nothing special but is relaxed though quite expensive.

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Brighton
• Category: Hotels and Travel

Brighton BN1 2RQ
0871 984 6405

miffy said
Travelodge Seafront
The hotel is undergoing major refurbishment which looks like it will be good when its finished with a spiral staircase and new lobby. Currently this hotel is nice enough with almost sea views on most sides, nice bathrooms and comfy double beds (in double rooms obviously). Reasonable room rates but not enough towels was one complaint of few. The only other is the location, while good in terms of being central, near the seafront, near the nightlife and much better than the other travelodge in Brighton, it is, if possible, a bit too close to the nightlife being literally next door to some very rowdy bars and clubs. This will be handy if thats what you're there fore if you're in brighton on buisness and want a good nights sleep, this is a warning, I went on wednesday and people were pouring out of the clubs at2.30am. But the sea side location is a bonus in the day time very close to the pier and the beach.

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Chelsea
• Category: Hotels and Travel

London SW6 2HA
020 7411 2200

miffy said
Chealsea Harbour Jury's Inn
Very difficult to find just past a new development of this harbour, Jury's Inn is a good, bargain hotel that, though part of a cheap hotel chain like travelodge, holiday inn etc, feels a bit more up-market. Very comfortable rooms with good sized bathrooms, big windows with panoramic views of london and a whole floor designed by laura ashley make this hotel a good place to spend the night in london on a budget. The night I went this new hotel had no hot water, instead of putting me off this brought out the friendly and helpful nature of the staff who even offered to transfer us to the heathrow branch of the hotel if we couldnt do without hot water. Moreover they were patient with us as we ordered 3 different takeaways from the surrounding area to our room. A bit out of the way but once you're there a good night's sleep.

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Richmond Upon Thames
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Richmond Upon Thames TW9 1TH
020 8940 6844

miffy said
The White Cross
Brilliant location on the waterfront looking over the thames this is a "cosy" pub. The upstairs is somewhat crowded with chairs and tables but downstairs is lively. The clientele are not very friendly, young professionals are scornful of under 25s but its comfy so if you can ignore that then its fine, anyway, that was on one night and the downstairs was very friendly. Drinks were a bit too expensive and the atmosphere is a bit too uptight but its not a bad pub, comfy and warm.

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Richmond Upon Thames
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Richmond Upon Thames TW9 1HP
020 8940 6423

miffy said
The Lot
£3.25 for a pint and a burger, need I say more? Well, a huge projection of sky tv on one wall which had the simpsons on when I went but often has sports and a god pool table for your enjoyment. Good cheap drinks and a wide variety of them coming in pitchers or singles makes this a good place to start the night or sit and relax on its big leater sofas along one side and around the place. This is a very studenty place hence the cheap drinks slightly grungy atmosphere (I dont mean Kurt Cobain I been a bit rough around the edges) and sky tv, so I wouldnt reccomend it for a classy night out or anything but definitely great value for money.

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Cambridge
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

Cambridge CB2 3PQ
01223 315641

miffy said
Auntie's
Very crowded and slightly too expensive, however, a pretty, traditional, cost tea room that not only serves a ncie cup of tea and slice of cake, but also does great jacket potatoes and sandwiches. Staff wear maids outfits which adds to the sense of occasion and makes tea time fun if a bit twee. Aunties is not really a good place for a quite cup of tea but more a traditional afternoon tea experience. Despite that its a nice enough tea shop.

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Brighton
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

Brighton BN1 3XD

miffy said
Sue's Snacks
A small cafe but a good one. The welcoming and friendly staff provide a hearty full english with thick cut toast, delicious beans, crispy bacon and perfect eggs. The tea is just right for first thing in the morning, not too strong but strong enough. Only problem was that the floor space was eccentrically shaped and the chairs were too big but that's not really their fault. Well worth a visit if a snack is what you need or you want filling to the brim with a huge, unhealthy breakfast.

• Added: 18th of April 2008
• Area: Brighton
• Category: Restaurants

Brighton BN1 2RA
01273 746294

miffy said
Wokmania
Delicious oriental food in an all you can eat (in two hours) buffet. The pudding selection is probably most impressive with an enormous chocolate fountain, fruit and marshmallows aswell as fruit salad and a wide range of cakes. The long buffet table provides both vegetarian and meat dishes of high quality. It has a very sophisticated feel with lots of long darkwood tables. However there is humour in it- takeshis castle is played on big tvs. £15 a head is a bit expensive but if you're splashing out and in the mood for some kind of oriental food then this is great, otherwise oo expensive but filling and delicious.