• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London W11 2AA
020 7229 2907

pindulgence said
Never going back!
I really wanted to love the Beach Blanket Babylon, it has a reputation for the decor which is most definately deserved. However once you get past the spectaular decor, you are left with a bar and restuarant which loves itself so much it literally has its head where the sun doesn't shine. When we first arrived it was packed. It took ages to served by an obnoxious and quite literally rude member of staff. We were seated for our meal by an equally obnoxious and rule waiter who unfortunately continued to get rude throughout the evening. To top it off, we were forced to pay the service charge for that rudeness. You will NOT be allowed to get away without paying the automatically added charge. An utter disgrace.

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Notting Hill
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London W11 2RH
020 7792 6888

pindulgence said
Fantastic food and coffee
I haven't been here for a while and i really must go back! The food here is amazing, as is the service. Their menu is predominantly for the lighter bite, but they do have other delicious main meals as well. Lots of choice and everyone will find something to eat. its quite a trendy place and you also occasionally catch a glimpse of someone famous! Not going to name them though! I had fish and chips (i see a previous reviewer had them too!) and i thought they were fantastic, probably the best i've had so far! I have tried other food here and have been equally impressed. As you would expect, its not that cheap but well worth it for a good night out!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Liverpool Street
• Category: Food and Drink

London E1 6AG
020 7247 1924

pindulgence said
Great tastes
This is a fabulous little independently run shop. They have so many different things for sale here, i really don't think my review will adequately be able to describe how fantastic it is stepping into this shop! The smells of all the different types of food hit you are one and the aromas are delicious. The cakes from here are some of my favourite - so light and fluffy, or chocolately and scrummy! Prices are more expensive that those you would be from the supermarket but you are getting a better quality product with a service that is fantastic! It definately is service with a smile (and a very sexy one at that!)

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Sloane Square
• Category: Food and Drink

London SW3 4LY

pindulgence said
Gorgeous cup cakes, but they aren't cheap!
This is the spiritual home of the cup cake, or so they would have you believe! I have to say that after trying them, i am now a devoted believer! There is nothing i enjoy more than praying to the altar of Crumbs and Doillies and my prayers are always answered with the most delicious tasting cakes the chef god can create. I can't tell you how delicious they are, its worth selling your soul to enjoy a lifetime of sweet tasty goodness that are for sale here! Prices aren't cheap, but they shouldn't be either, these are high quality with fresh ingredients

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Bankside
• Category: Food and Drink

London SE1 2QN
020 7407 7417

pindulgence said
Delicious food!
When you first see the queue for this shop, you might be forgiven for thinking that is exactly what you will be when you reach the counter. Absolutely starving. However that is not true at all. The queue is also there for a reason. The food is delicious and its not a secret anymore! The bacon baguettes are my favourite - the bacon is so crispy and tasty! However they have quite a varied menu so all tastes will find something they enjoy. Their soups are also known far and wide and they have a changing menu for these as well. The bread they use is also delicious and so soft on the inside and crispy on the outside!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Fitzrovia
• Category: Food and Drink

London W1T 2PH
020 7323 9052

pindulgence said
Bread is so soft!
Of all the bakers there are, for a chain based one i'd say Greggs is my favourite. I first experienced the delightful tastes when i was in kent, so i was really excited when i found this one! The staff are really nice, friendly and eager to serve. Polite too which is a bit of a rarity now a days! The sandwiches here are fabulous, some are prepackaged ready for the lunchtime rush and some, like baguettes are inthe counter with fresh fillings. They are all bursting at the seams with the amount of filling though! Their cakes and other savoury goodies are also delicious and so fresh!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Kings Cross
• Category: Take Aways

London N1 9AP

pindulgence said
Grilled or microwaved?
Between the two major fast food burger restaurants, mcdonald or burger king, i find it easy to choose between the two. For me its mcdonalds every time. Why? My main gripe with Burger King is that although the burgers are sold as being flame grilled, and yes they are, they were flame grilled quite a while ago, then prepackaged and ready to be microwaved when necessary. With mcdonalds, they cook the burgers and then serve them. No microwaves! The cheese in the burger king burgers stick to your teeth and is highly processed. The chips are also not as tasty as mcdonalds, but that could be because of the salt mcdonalds put on them!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Mayfair
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

London W1B 5TH
020 7287 9441

pindulgence said
Good quality coffee
As a coffee shop chain, i like Starbucks probably the most of all. However, thats not to say its perfect. As a chain you know exactly what to expect when you step through the door, you know the types of coffee they sell, and you know what types of food as well. Incidentally, the cakes they have taste fabulous but are a little expensive. The sandwiches are also good on the whole, but occasionally a little stale - i don't know how long they keep them on sale for?! I love the fact that the large coffees come in a huge mug! The larger coffees are actually too heavy for me though! Prices are a little more expensive than other coffee shops!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Edgware Road
• Category: Food and Drink

London W2 2AZ
020 7706 2770

pindulgence said
tastes divine!
If you are looking for a shop that sells chocolate for you to sit on the sofa in jogging pants and stuff yourself silly, this is definately NOT the place to go. The chocolatier at Cocomaya is most definately an artist, and is proud of the work they do! In that respect it is very expensive. At £1.50 for a single chocolate, its far too much of an indulgence for me. I just keep thinking about how many other chocolates i could get for the money. I'm glad i tried it, but i personally won't go back because of the expense. However they chocolates i tried were absolutely mouth wateringly delicious!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Marylebone
• Category: Restaurants

London W1H 4NA
020 7724 4991

pindulgence said
Fantastic atmosphere
My friends insisted i try Occo. I have never been to a moroccan restaurant before so i wasn't too sure about what i would experience in terms of flavours or tastes. The place itself is welcoming and friendly, perhaps because of the decor - its so warm and cosy! The staff are the same, very willing to just chat or give advice about what to order or what is the speciality of the chef. We all chose differently and the meals were delivered to our table quickly with the minimum of fuss. The tastes were fantastic and the food was truly delicious. I think i ate too much! The prices are around average for a meal in this area