Qype: Blackwell's Bookshop in London

London - Shopping - Books

A decent enough Blackwell's which seems to be well stocked up for the Christmas period. I popped in this afternoon looking for a gift for my dear mother and managed to find a couple of good books and a calendar (i hope she doesn't read this before the 25th!). I've always found the prices to be reasonable in Blackwell's but a *quick tip* - you're much better off popping into one of the many second hand book shops along charing cross road. Excellent value and, on the whole, very friendly staff.
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Qype: Beringer Tame Search & Selection in Reading

Reading - Services - Jobs - Recruitment Agencies

I am a BIG fan of Beringer Tame. I have used them a few times before and have always had fantastic results. Patrick and his team are always highly professional and are never afraid to go the extra mile to make sure the right CV's land on your desk. Beringer Tame specifically target the Internet Marketing industry, but if you've ask nicely they are never afraid to cast a wider net for the right client.

Highly recommended. A fantastic ROI whenever i have used them.
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Qype: The John Snow in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

A very agreeable little Sam Smith's pub. Went in here on friday night with some work people and had a blast. Word of warning - Alpine Lager give you massive hangovers. Ok, it's cheap (about £1.60 a pint) but don't say i didn't warn you! I like it how you have to duck and weave around this bar. Lots of low ceilings and wooden tables. A proper, cheap english boozer right in the middle of town.
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Qype: The Sun in London

London - Restaurants - British

The Sun has gone up in my estimation in recent months. I had very decent cheeseburger in here on saturday night and the "Xmas Pud" seasonal ale was delicious (although i'm not sure i could drink more than 1). Staff are friendly and the crowd is young. In the summer, the beer garden gets absolutely rammed (very popular with people from clapham common looking for a place to drink as the evening draws in).

I'll be back.
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Qype: Fernandez and Wells: Coffee, Cake & Chocolate in London

London - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Sandwiches - Cafes & Coffee Shops

Delicious turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwich. Short and sweet - If you're after a festive sandwich and you're in Soho. This is the place to come!
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Qype: la tasca in london

london - Restaurants - Tapas

Hmmm.... I'm not sure i agree with the other reviewers here. La Tasca used to be a great Tapas place (well, it certainly felt great when i was a poor student). Either my taste buds have matured since my student days, or this place has gone seriously down hill in recent years. The patatas bracas were dry and tasteless, the veg felt like it was definitely cooked from frozen and the other meat dishes were very mediocre.

They get 2 stars, because the service was reasonable. Our authentic Spanish waiter looked after us very well despite the shortcomings of the food.

I really can't see myself going back.
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Qype: Bar Shu in London

London - Restaurants - Chinese

Some of the nicest Sichuanese food i have ever had. I'd highly recommend the Gongbao Chicken and if you have deep pockets, and are up for indulging yourself, the Shuizhu fish (basically cod with 1000 chillis on it. Pretty darn hot!) is excellent. So the food here gets 5 stars, the service probably gets 3 stars.

If you're in china town/soho and are craving something a bit different, Bar Shu is definitely a decent bet.
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Qype: Eat Drink Talk in London

London - Education - Culinary Schools

Let's be clear - I am not a good cook. I do a half decent fry up and that's about it. My cupboards are filled with food stuffs from Dolmio, Heinz and Kraft. I don't think i've cooked an "actual meal" in about 2 weeks.

So imagine my consternation when i was asked to cook the following menu -

Arabian Flatbread with Amlou
Spice Roast Pumkin with Chermoula and Lemons
Chicken, Olive and Sweet Potato Tagine
Couscous with Dried Fruit and Nuts
Orange Almond Cakes with Rosewater Creme Fraiche

I don't even know what half of those words mean! Thankfully we had the wonderful Jennifer Klinec guide us through the evening as well as provide a decent chunk of friendly banter and stories. By the end of the night i felt fit to burst, a little bit tipsy and a little bit more confident about cooking for myself and my friends (some sort of gourmet fry up perhaps....).

I cannot recommend Eat Drink Talk highly enough. Perfect for an office Christmas party or just a bit of fun with friends. I will definitely be coming back!
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Qype: Apartment 195 in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Bars

If you're thinking about having a private party on the King's Road, Apartment 195 is probably a decent shout. The upstair bar and lounge area can accommodate about 150 people, the ceilings are high and the staff are very friendly. It did get a bit stuffy in here as the night wore on, but that would be my only gripe. A well stocked bar and plenty of places to sit down. Shame it shuts so early on a Friday night!
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Qype: Mamilanji in London

London - Nightlife - Clubs

Meh.......

Ended up here last night after an engagement party just down the road in Apartment 195. Mamilanji is a classic swanky, OTT, south ken trust fund brigade nightclub. £20 to get in and you can expect to hear "If you're not on the guest list, you're not coming in" from most of the doormen. Once we finally talked ourselves in, we made our way to the bar. 2 bottles of beer and a vodka and coke - £20 please. Does everything in this place cost 20 bloody quid!? And don't even think about ordering cocktails. I gazed across the bar to see one of my friends having a "head in hands moment" as the barman handed him 35 pence change from his crisp fifty pound note.

Ok, you get it. It's expensive. So what are the good bits?

- Nice roof terrace with heaters during the winter
- Some half decent live music in the upstairs bar on friday's
- Seats! Even though we came in at midnight we could still find a seat which was nice.
- Pretty people (if that's what blows your hair back)

If you read my reviews, you will know this is not my kind of place. But i guess it might be some peoples cup of tea. I won't be going back in a hurry and i like to think that even if i won the lottery or discovered some hidden trust fund, i still wouldn't hang out here.
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Qype: Soho House UK Ltd in London

London - Nightlife - Clubs

I went to Soho house for the first time last week. I didn't get to explore a huge amount, so i can only comment on the upstairs restaurant and the loos! We were well looked after and my cheeseburger (litmus test for new places if you don't ordinarily read my reviews) was very nice. Perfectly cooked and delicious. Nice balcony just off the dining room with some great views of London.

Summary - Better than the Hospital Club, not as good as Shoreditch house.
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Qype: Imli Restaurant in London

London - Restaurants - Indian - Restaurants - Tapas

I quite like the idea of Indian style tapas. You're not going to get a monstrous bowl of curry and table sized naan bread in here, but if you're into trying lots of different things, i'd recommend it. They also do a great lunch special which is 3 tapas for £8 (more than enough food). I can highly recommend the coriander chicken curry and the bombay spiced vegetable. Both excellent. Service was a bit hit and miss and i thought the fact that our veggie friend couldn't freely pick and choose from the lunch time special menu was a bit odd. All in all though, a solid place for lunch in soho.
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Qype: Bob Bob Ricard in London

London - Restaurants - British - Pubs & Bars - Bars

Oh sweet Jesus i think i've found Mecca. I have never (repeat never) been so well looked after in a London restaurant. Who ever hired the waitresses (particular the nice Canadian one) at Bob Bob Ricard deserves some sort of medal. These girls were all over the service, big time, without being OTT, fake or annoying. Now, i'm no Jedi Master, but I have seen seen Star Wars quite a few times, and i'm almost certain the staff here have received some kind of Yoda esq. mind training. All i had to do was think about eggs benedict, and they would appear. A slight slurp to indicate that i had reached the bottom of my tea cup, and what do you know, a fresh pot arrives moments later. Whether or not these girls were trained in the Dagaboh system i don't know, but their attentiveness and down home, "you boys want some lemonade" charm is what made the morning for me.

I could go on to tell you about the cute toasters on every table, the spectacular coffee or the little button which magics champagne to your table - but i think Urbanite and Hinchcliffe have done that pretty well below.

Some may moan about the cost of Bob Bob Ricard (£20 per person for breakfast), but to be honest, i'd pay double what i paid for service like that in London. Let's hope the same high standards remain as this place inevitably becomes more and more popular.
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Qype: The Calf in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

One of my new favourite pubs in Clapham. The Calf is a great sunday pub - papers, board games, nice leather sofas that you can sink into and excellent food. I just had the roast which was fantastic (infinitely better than most places on Clapham high street). The staff are also really, really friendly and amazingly they serve Franziskaner which is one of my favourite wheat beers!

2 points holding the Calf back from 5 stars -

*Real Ale* - All real ale was off and the closest thing was Sierra Nevada (which i'm not that keen on). Surely Sunday is the most popular day! How can all your pumps be off!

*Baby Central* - The Calf seems to lure in the young couples from the Nappy Valley of Northcote road. Our table was surrounded by pushchairs and dribbling 1 year olds. Not the end of the world, but thought i'd mention it as it would annoy some people.

I'll be back and i'll be telling my friends!
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Qype: The Exhibit Bar Ltd in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

Quite a nice little bar/restaurant actually. I hardly ever go into Balham and i was delighted to find a place like this with a bit of soul and quite a few young revellers (Hooray! Balham isn't just leafy streets and 30'somethings called Toby). Exhibit is actually a decent place to go out on a Friday night as long as you don't mind queuing a bit for drinks, i'd highly recommend it. I didn't get a chance to check out the restaurant or the cinema, but i'm told both are good. Lots of outdoor seating and it's free to get in (even after midnight).

All in all a surprisingly decent place. Must come back to check out the cinema....
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Qype: bea's of bloomsbury in London

London - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes

A great way to start the day. The pastries in Bea's are delicious and it's fantastic to see all of the fresh cakes coming straight out of the oven and waiting to cool on the side. I opted for english breakfast tea, fresh fruit and a croissant. Everything was perfect and the staff seem really nice. This also looks like a great place for gifts for girls. Nice looking gift boxes and treats in the window display. I'll be back!
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Qype: Benihana in London

London - Restaurants - Japanese & Sushi

Just got back from a delicious dinner at Benihana. The atmosphere in here is great and the food even better. We were entertained by our Japanese chef that cracked jokes about immigration and would stop calling me "Big Guy" and my sister-in-law "Barbie" :) We started with mushrooms, onions and some delicious prawns (flicked into our mouths from 6 feet away!), followed by rib eye steak, egg fried rice and teriyaki chicken. The whole meal was delicious and even though it was quite expensive (worked out about £40 per person) i would still highly recommend saving up and checking this place out.

An easy 5 stars.
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Qype: The Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre in Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells - Shopping - Shopping Centres

The Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre is a treasure of my youth. We used to take the bus from Cranbrook (about 45 minutes away) to spend saturday afternoons browsing the shops in this mall. My favourite shop in here was always Sport and ski. They were ALWAYS having a closing down sale and i was amazed to see that they are still open 10 years later and they are still closing down! I smell a rat ;) Anyway, the discounts are great and i still like the shop. No doubt throngs of people will be descending on the The Royal Vic in the next 4-6 weeks in the build up to christmas!
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Qype: Be At One in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Bars

If you're looking for a place in Clapham to party on a Tuesday, this is it. We came in here last week and it was heaving! Felt a bit like a saturday night! Great selection of cocktails and generally a good vibe. I just wish it would move slightly up the hill a bit so it's closer to my house!

p.s watch out for the Clapham stereotypes - Popped collars, deck shoes and girls with brothers called Toby. This is Toffsville my friends.
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Qype: Miami International Airport in Miami

Miami

I was a little bit disappointed with Miami International Airport. It had a distinct Heathrow terminal 2 feel and i couldn't believe the lack of facilities. The departure lounge had a small bookshop, a Burger King and a few empty vending machines. That was it! Crazy. The airport was clean mind and the security officials were infinitelty more polite than those you find in California. Generally a pretty crummy airport though.
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Qype: Virgin Active in London

London - Sport - Gyms

I Agree with Maverick. Virgin Active gyms are quality. I just wish they weren't so damn expensive! You're looking at about 80-90 quid per month which seems pretty steep in my book. But Virgin does blow LA fitness, Fitness First et al out of the water. Great pool, nice people and a great part of Clapham. I think i'm going to have to join....
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Qype: Scooterworks UK: The Workshop in London

London - Cars & Bikes - Motorbike Dealers - Cars & Bikes - MOT Testing Centres - Cars & Bikes - Parts & Accessories - Cars & Bikes - Garages & Mechanics - Cars & Bikes - Breakdown Services

The Scooterworks is awesome. I was SO close to buying an awesome Lambretta a couple of weeks ago. The guys in here are cool and super chilled out and it's the sort of place that could easily be a coffee shop too! They have a decent range of vintage scooters (not everything on sale is on display in the shop) and are very good at giving advice around proficiency tests, equipment etc.

Highly recommended!
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Qype: Roti Joupa in London

London - Restaurants - Take Away

If it's West Indian take away you're after, Roti Joupa is the way forward. The jerk chicken here is the perfect snack for the beer swilling claphamites out on the town on friday and saturday night and you often see queues snaking out of the door around 1-2am. The staff in here are super chilled out and very friendly (and they also do standard fried chicken as well as west indian treats!)

Highly recommended.
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Qype: Vapiano in London

London - Restaurants - Italian & Pizza

I couldn't believe it when i discovered vapiano in London. Amazing! I've been to the chain a number of times in Hamburg and it was cool to see not much has changed in this London branch. Super cheap salads and great pizzas. Awesome that you don't have to wait for your bill! (everything is done with a little swipey card).

A great place for lunch in Soho.
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Qype: Strada in London

London - Restaurants - Italian & Pizza

Not a huge amount to say about Strada on Clapham High street. It's decent, and is of the same high standard as the other branches around London. I am always bamboozled by the sheer size of the pizzas here! Bring a big appetite, that's all i'll say!
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Qype: Payless Food & Wine in London

London - Food & Drink - Convenience Stores

Payless actually have a phenomenal selection of international beers. From Asahi to Samuel Adams and Tiger to Castle Lager. I don't really know how or why they have so many varieties of beer, but hey, i'm not complaining. The selection of beer and wine in here blows the high street Sainsbury's out of the water and the gents in here are always really chatty. This is what all off licenses should be like!
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Qype: Greggs in London

London - Food & Drink - Bakeries

My sister-in-law loves Greggs, but i've never really been a fan. I think it's a bit like Marmite. You either love it or hate. The pies are ok i guess and i remember having a particularly good sausage roll here a couple of months ago, but other than that Gregg's just doesn't blow my hair back. Overpriced, generally poor quality food and a bit of a scar on Clapham High Street.
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Qype: Clapham Confectioners in London

London - Food & Drink - Wine, Beer & Spirits

This is the place to come when you are sunbathing on the common and are in need of ice cream, cold drinks, cigarettes and snacks. I think they sell beer, but i can't be 100% sure. Staff are friendly but be warned, stock runs out very quickly on a hot day or when there is a festival on the common!
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Qype: coffee man with a van in London

London - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes

I had the best orange juice from this place i think i have ever had. I'm not a coffee drinker, i was slightly hungover and the £1.50 bottle of juice i bought was just what i needed. I have completely forgotten the name of the juice (other than that it was "hand squeezed") but i will be heading back next sunday morning to find out! A real Clapham gem!
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Qype: Clapham Art Gallery in London

London - Arts & Entertainment - Museums

Established in 1998, clapham art gallery has become a leading specialist in discovering and promoting emerging. Located right by the Clapham Picturehouse, the Gallery adds to the charm of Venn street and frequently showcases some cracking artwork. I just wish they would update their website as the calendar currently shows exhibitions from 2006!
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Qype: Fun & Games in London

London - Arts & Entertainment - Amusement Parks

Fun and Games has been on the high street for a number of years now. I've walked past it 100's of times and the other night i decided to have a closer look. Now, i don't gamble and i hate fruit machines but i must admit i was lured in by the "Who wants to be a Millionaire" quiz game. Fun and Games is a pretty dingy place. The sort of establishment where the walls have been stained from years of smoke and the carpet smells like wet dog. Anyway, i had a quick whizz on WWTBAM and ended up winning £5! I'll never go back in here, but it felt quite satisfying setting foot in here after so many years and winning some money!
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Qype: Cafe De Hong Kong in London

London - Restaurants - Chinese

Decent, cheap and and tasty. I'd recommend the fried rice with shredded chicken. It's £5.50 and it could easily feed 2 people! Watch out for the chilli sauce, it's seriously spicy.

Nothing else to add really. There isn't really anything that sets Cafe De Hong Kong apart from the rest of the Chinese restaurants in China Town, but if you're on a budget and want something fast and tasty, this is a good bet.
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Qype: The No. 88 Bus in London

London

Take a look at the picture. There she is folks, the majestic no. 88 double decker. I take this bus everyday, twice sometimes, so i thought it apt that i review it!

Our story begins in sleepy Acton Green in the summer of 1950. A maverick names Jonathan Jones pushed for this route to extend all the way to Mitcham and then had the audacity to ask for a Banstead Hospital extension on Sundays. I know, this man defines the word "Hero". In Late 1990, Jonathan Jones is no longer part of the story i'm afraid, the route was extended to Clapham Common in the South and Camden Town in the north and in the last 18 years (apart from the addition of a night service) the route has changed very little.

The journey time from Clapham Common to Central London is approximately 25 minutes (40 mins to Camden) and the bus snakes through Stockwell, Vauxhall and Westminster on the way into town. If you're a tourist staying south of the river, this is a great way to get your bearing and see sights such as The Thames, The London Eye, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliment, The Cenotaph, Trafalgar Square and of course the hippes and punks of Camden market. The bus gets very full between Clapham Common and Stockwell during rush hour, but it's relatively easy to find a seat on most legs of the journey.

A great route and even though it is 10 minutes slower than the tube, it is a much better way to get to work in the morning!
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Qype: Salisbury Pub in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

How did i miss this place!? I've been working in this area for some time now and i've always favoured The Harp over any other pub in Central London. I can't believe i'm saying this, but i think i've found my new "work local".

The Salisbury is blissfully Victorian. Dark wooden furniture, ornate candlestick holders, a bustling, jolly crowd and wafts of mulled wine floating through the bar. Oh, and the sign outside the pub has a picture of a man with a beard. (ThE Duke of Salisbury?) Always a winner in my book. Plenty of real ale here - Deuchars, IPA, Young's, Morrisey Fox and many, many more. I didn't try the food, but the menu looked fantastic. Lots of traditionqal british food - Bangers, Pies and Roast. Perfect.

This pub is so good. I might go back again this week.
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Qype: The Real Greek in London

London - Restaurants - Greek

The Real Greek made a very bad start today at lunch time. We waited for a number of minutes to be acknowledged by a waiter to show us to a seat and we proceeded to wait for at least 10 minutes (maybe 15) for our order to be taken. At this point i was thinking this place is getting 1 star :) Thankfully they half made up for it with the food. Very nice skewered chicken, the aubergine paste was delicious and i tried Octopus for the first time!

Good food, but all in all pretty shocking service.
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Qype: Khan's Of Kensington in London

London - Restaurants - Take Away - Indian

Khan's of Kensington only just makes it to 3*s in my book. I have walked past this places 100s of times and always wondered what it would be like. Unfortunately, we were all a bit disappointed by the end result. The chicken korma could have come out of a can and reminded me a bit of cheap takeaway leftovers that had been put in the fridge and then reheated the following day. The naan bread was cold and a bit too light. In Khan's defence, the service was very good and the location is obviously killer. Perhaps they've just got a bit lazy over the years serving up curry to paletteless tourists. Who knows. One thing is for sure, you can definitely find MUCH better curry in this part of town.
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Qype: The White Hart in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

A decent little pub about 250m from Waterloo station. I'm pleased to have found as i have always struggled to find good boozers around Waterloo station. The food was good, but not great. I went for Bangers n' Mash which was perfectly adequate but certainly not the best i have ever had. Everyone else seemed to have enjoyed their meals. Oh, they also have a Mame video game table in the pub! Immediate points in my book!

The thing that really disappointed me was the number ales in service. I don't mind pubs with 2 pumps serving Bombadier and London Pride as long as both pumps are working! The White Hart was offering a number of exotic ales (5 in total i think) - names like Bonfire Toffee and Kentish Roast. But of the 5 only one pump was working! Very disappointing for a saturday afternoon.

I'll be back as long as they sort the ale situation out.
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Qype: Joe's Stone Crab in Miami

Miami - Restaurants - Seafood

The Florida stone crab are legal for harvest from October 15 until May 15. During the 1960s, the species was almost exterminated by overfishing, but an eight-year moratorium was imposed and the population was restored. So, every year between October and May, the restaurants of Miami serve delicious stone crab. Of all restaurants, Joe's does the best. The stone crab claws are huge, the meat is thick and tasty. If you can eat more than 4 claws you are a better man than me! Service is great at Joe's and they are very helpful, particularly when coming across English men with letter experience of cracking crab shells!

Any easy 5 stars.
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Qype: Nautilus @ The Loews Hotel in Miami

Miami

This is the cocktail bar and restaurant by the main pool at the Loews Hotel in Miami. Nautilus serves typical snack food that you'd expect to find at a hotel bar - Burgers, BLT's, Salads and plenty of options for kids. The prices are very steep (you're looking at $20-25 for a burger and a drink), so i only ate here once. Quality of the food was good though.

Plenty of cocktails on offer and 3 to 4 plasma screens, so you can watch the big game and work on your tan at the same time!
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Qype: 11th Street Diner in Miami

Miami

This is a proper all American diner. Mountains of pancakes swimming in maple syrup, sausage links, frazzled bacon, bottomless coffee and every waitress is called Pam. The perfect place to spend a hungover morning and plan the days activities on South Beach.

You can eat well here for less than $10, So if you're on a budget, this is the place for you!
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Qype: Guru Fine Indian Cuisine in Miami

Miami

After 3 weeks out of the UK, we were desperately craving GOOD Indian food. I knew it was going to be difficult to find decent Indian food in the states so i was delighted when we discovered Guru. A hop, skip and a jump from the beach, Guru offers exceptional Indian cuisine at very reasonable prices. My litmus test is always butter chicken and i was not disappointed. The garlic naan was hot and tasty and the service was some of the best we had had in Florida. This place was so good, we ate here 2 nights in a row and took our own Guru friend back for his stamp of approval.

Best value Indian in South Beach (and most likely Miami)
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Qype: Holiday Inn Express in Florida

Florida

This is actually one of the best Holiday Inn's i have ever stayed at. The room was very spacious and particularly comfortable, free wifi and friendly staff (i think they must have a relationship with the university of florida as all the staff looked about 19! If i'm ever back in Gainesville, i'll be sure to stay here again! 1 night in a deluxe twin will set you back $100 on the nose. Excellent value in my book.
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Qype: The Natural History Museum in London

London - Arts & Entertainment - Museums

I THINK this is my favourite museum in London. We visited alot when i was a kid and i just get a special feeling when i walk into the Natural History Museum. The architecture is phenomenal. The entire design of the building (inside and out) is jaw droppingly beautiful.

Best time to visit? - Go when the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition is on. It's pretty incredible and this exhibition add yet another string to this 5* bow.
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Qype: Hooters of Bayside in Miami

Miami - Nightlife - Adult Entertainment - Restaurants - Theme Restaurants

"Delightfully tacky, yet unrefined" is the Hooters tagline and i'd say that's pretty spot on. That's right, i went to Hooters :) We'd just driven 4 hours from Orlando to Miami and I was in the mood for a cheeseburger. The fact that Hooters was the first place we came across was pure chance (honestly).

Big, fattening American food and lots of scantily clad waitresses. That's all this place is.
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Qype: Mansion Nightclub Miami in Miami

Miami

Mansion is the place to be seen on Thursday and Friday night in South Beach. Expect plenty of bling, super expensive drinks and a $20 cover charge ($40 if it's a big event). Clubs in Miami don't really get going until after midnight, so i'd suggest getting here around 11.30pm to avoid queues. If you don't have ladies with you, you're going to find it tough to get in....

Worth going once, but if i was back in Miami i would probably avoid it.
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Qype: Mango`s Tropical Cafe in Miami

Miami - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes

This place is.....hmmmm... a little bit weird. It's a massive tourist trap, but it's kind of fun and everyone inside seems to be having a great time. Round the clock live music and salsa dancing and the biggest cocktail menu i think i have ever seen. If you're looking for a place to go after dinner to get you into party mood, this is it.
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Qype: The Front Porch in Miami

Miami

If you're looking for a fry up on Miami's South Beach, i'd recommend this place. I came here on my first morning in Miami and had a fantastic meal. Delcious poached eggs, crisp american style bacon and bottomless orange juice. Purrrrfick!
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Qype: The Texas Embassy Cantina Ltd in London

London - Restaurants - Fast Food & American

The Texas Embassy was absolutely heaving on Wednesday night as this was where they were hosting the American's Abroad Democrats celebration. We ate in the restaurant (and were very lucky to get a table). The food is a combination of tex-mex and good ol' american. My cheeseburger was adequate but by no means amazing. Decent selection of beers, but nothing on tap.

The upstairs function area/bar is pretty huge so if you're every planning on a private party for 1-200 people, this is the place to go!
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Qype: Nikki Beach Club in Miami

Miami - Nightlife - Clubs

Nestled between the beach, the famous Trump tower and the designer shops of Ocean drive and Collins street, you will find Nikki Beach. This is one of the best beach clubs i have ever been to. If the weather is good (which it often is in Miami), hit this place on the weekend between 2-6pm (particularly good on Sunday). Dancing, good food, great lounge chairs and beautiful people. Drinks can be very expensive ($10+ for any kind of alcoholic drink) and the food is pricey but delicious. At 6-6.30pm the Nikki beach club shuts down for dinner but then opens up again around 10pm for the well dressed stiletto heeled pretty people of South Beach. This place is party central on Sunday from around midnight into the wee hours.

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Qype: Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel in Miami

Miami

Throughout my stay at the Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel, the star rating in my mind fluctuated all the way from 5*s to 1* and then back to 5*s so i've decided to settle somewhere in the middle on 3 (but if we're being picky i'd say 2.7).

If you want to party in Miami and you're looking for budget accommodation, this is the place to stay. The hostel is spitting distance from the beach and is only a couple block away from all the great nightclubs, restaurants and bars South Beach has to offer. The place is clean, the facilities are good (free wifi, PC terminals, pool table, table tennis table, bar, patio etc.) and all the rooms are well air conditioned.

The problem - The staff. Don't get me wrong, these are lovely, lovely people. Extremely welcoming, accommodating and always willing to offer advice or kick back and have a beer. Unfortunately they couldn't organize an opening of a letter. The check-in process is laughable (it took me and all my friends at least 1/2 hour to check in) and getting simple things done like storing luggage, additional room keys, getting fresh towels and paying for the room was about as much fun as a kick in the face.

My advice to the Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel is simple -

1. Get a computer guys. Having some basic booking software would really speed things up and save your guest from all the painful 20 minute waits while you wait for a room deposit amount written on a cocktail napkin.

2. Do not lose your communal hostel vibe, but remember these are paying customers staying with you (We were paying $100 a night for a twin room). Treat us like paying customers. If i want another room key - make it snappy. If i'd like to settle my bill early - let me do it!

This hostel is SO close to getting it right, but falls over when it comes to efficient customer service. Train your staff better and buy a computer and you'll almost be there....
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Qype: The Loews Hotel - South Beach in Miami

Miami

The Loews Hotel in Miami offers some of the best views of Florida's famous South Beach. This is a BIG hotel with close to 1000 rooms and 2 amazing presidential suites - no, i didn't get to stay in the suite :). In addition to having 6 fantastic restaurants and 2 great bars, the Loews has an awesome oceanfront swimming pool and Jacuzzi area. I spent 2 nights here (i wish i stayed longer!) and felt well looked after every step of the way.

Why only 4 stars i hear you cry? Well, The room was pretty darn expensive and the food and drink (particularly around the pool) was outrageous. $25 for a cheeseburger? You have to be shitting me.....

All in all though a fantastic hotel. When i go back to Miami i will definitely will consider the Loews again, part of me just wonders if there are better deals to be had on South Beach...
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Qype: Hope & Anchor in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

This is a half decent pub. The beer garden really makes it (it's huge!). Annoyingly they had no ale on last night so i had to resort to drinking foster. Bleh. The interior of the pub is also very dark and not very well decorated (in my opinion). Nevertheless, staff were very friendly and the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious, so i will come back.

Review in one line: Not the best, but not the worst pub on Acre Lane.
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Qype: Abbeville Gastropub in London

London - Restaurants - British

Not a bad pub. I only wish i could have stayed and tried some of the food! (The menu looks delicious!). The Abbeville is a bit off the main Clapham drag, but it's well worth the trek. The staff were very friendly at the weekend and it was nice to find a pub in Clapham will all ales on and functioning! The seating area is deceptively large and if you venture through the bar there is a great deal of space for beer swilling and high fiving :)

Heading back this weekend for lunch so i will update this review and tell all about the food!
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Qype: Krispy Kreme in Oxford

Oxford - Food & Drink - Bakeries

I'm certain Krispy Kreme doughnuts are fantastically bad for you, but oh man are they good. They gave us some free samples too, so the rumours are true! For doughnut lovers, just try the simple glazed ring. Sugary, delicious and you'll definitely be craving more.
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Qype: Cranbrook Rugby Football Club in Cranbrook

Cranbrook - Sport - Sports Clubs

I played for Cranbrook Rugby Club a couple of times when i was at Cranbrook School. The club has decent facilities - pavillion, bar, scrum machines, 2 full size pitches and it also has a great social scene. The rugby played at CRFC is actually very high given the size of the town. This is competitive rugby, not daisy chains and a sunday afternoon throw about.

Definitely worth checking out if you are into playing or watching Rugby in this area of Kent.
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Qype: Franco Manca in London

London - Restaurants - Italian & Pizza

Truly fantastic pizza. Believe the Hype, this is the best Pizza in London and it's only going to cost you £5. If you're thinking of hitting up pizza express today or you thought you might wander down to Zizzi's on the high street for a spot of lunch..... DON'T! Get on a tube Brixton and eat some real pizza.

Review in one line: Potentially my last meal on earth.
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Qype: Belgo Centraal in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs - Restaurants - Belgian

This was actually my first time in Belgo Centraal. I've been to Bierodrome in Clapham many a time (it's pretty much opposite my house!) and always had great fun, so i was really excited to be visiting Belgo in Covent Garden last night. We had the great pleasure of having Sam, a Belgo Beerologist, spend a good hour and half with us telling stories about the beers we were drinking, which drinks compliment which foods etc. etc. All fascinating stuff. If you're a beer enthusiast, definitely try and spend so time with Sam.

Onto the food a drink....

Starter:

I started with the Aspargus which was delicious. Perfectly cooked and the belgian beer complimented the food really nicely. It almost freshened your mouth after every mouthful preparing you for the next bite.

Main:

I was feeling hungry, so i opted for the Pork Belly main. The portion wasn't enormous, but that didn't matter. It was delicious and by the end of the meal i was FTB. Now, i'm not going to lie to you, the "Grand Cru" beer I had with the pork belly was not really up my alley. I retract my "world ending first sip" comments, but it was really powerful, extremely vinegary (almost like a salad dressing!) and really didn't sit well with me. That being said, many others around the table were guzzling the Cru with great Gusto. So i guess it's just a matter of taste.

Dessert:

Vanilla ice cream with Leffe beer drizzled over the top of it. Awesome! I know! Nuf said really. It was delicious and even though i'm not usually a Fruli drinker, it goes perfectly with a dessert like this.

All in all a fantastic evening. I was disappointed not to be going to Oktoberfest in Munich, but Belgo is definitely the next best thing if you're a beer enthusiast looking for some fun this time of year. Thanks again to Sally and Sam for a cracking evening.
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Qype: Chiquito in London

London - Restaurants - Mexican

We have a winner! This is the worst Mexican restaurant i have been to in London! Seriously, this place is awful. It reminds me alot of how Mexican food used to be in London 10 years ago - badly thought out, crappy service, zero authenticity... and i haven't even started on the food! The mexican rice definitely came out of an Uncle Ben's packet, the tacos were no doubt a product of Old El Paso and the chilli beef had a certain dog food aroma and consistency. Service was slow and flat and, worst of all, they got the setting wrong on the diet coke mixer because my DC had the consistency of cough syrup.

Why, Oh why did i go in here! Never again.....
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Qype: ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) in London

London - Nightlife - Events

I really like it here and what an interesting mix of people! The ICA recently scrapped it's membership fees and it's now open to all. We didn't spend too much time in the gallery and i missed the theatre and cinema altogether, but the bar and cafe areas were great! I had an chicken burger with melted cheese and mushrooms which was great and plenty of beers (no real ale and quite a few lagers were off). The upstairs cafe can get very noisy due to all of the post and pre theatre peeps.

I promise, promise, promise that next time i go back i will imbide at least an ounce of culture ;)
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Qype: Shoreditch House in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Bars - Cocktail Bars

If you're going to join a private members club in London, don't muck about, join this place. Shoreditch House takes an almighty dump on the Hospital Club. Classic arcade machines, bowling alleys, rooftop pool, gym, spa, games room, fantastic restaurants and much, much more. Ok, it's alot more expensive (about £1k per year) but it's definitely worth it if you have the cash.

If it wasn't in Shoreditch and if i had the spare dough, i would join in a heartbeat.
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Qype: Hemsted Forest Golf Club in Cranbrook

Cranbrook

Hemsted Forest Golf Club is a members golf club in the Weald of Kent between Benenden and Cranbrook. The last 10 years has seen the golf club transformed into one of the top places to play golf in The Weald. 18 holes, well maintained and fairly reasonable rates for visitors. Here is the breakdown -


Weekday:
Visitor Green Fee £35.00
Visitor Green Fee (With County Card) £25.00
Junior Visitor Green Fee £15.00

Weekend:
Visitor Green Fee £40.00
Junior Visitor Green Fee £20.00

Definitely worth a round at Hemsted if you are in this part of the country. Oh, and they have a half decent driving range too (£2.50 for a bucket of balls)
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Qype: The Wheatsheaf in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

Last night was really, really good value. The mixed grill was delicious (pork chop, sausage, steak, lamb chop, mushrooms, tomatoes), the service was friendly and the price was just right. Even drinks seemed amazingly cheap.

All in all a great little pub. I'll definitely be going back (it helps that my family lives just around the corner!)
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Qype: Just Falafs in London

London - Restaurants - Take Away

Really delicious falafels and wraps. I opted for the chicken, pickle and sweet potato wrap. The regular size was monstrous so lord only knows what a large looks like! This place gets really busy at lunch time, but they seem to deal with the crowds pretty well.

Delicious and nutritious. The perfect Monday lunch.
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Qype: The Hurlingham Club in London

London

The Hurlingham club is a real gem sandwiched between Hurlingham Park and Bishop's Park. The club, founded in 1869, has an amazing Georgian clubhouse and is set in some 42 acres of grounds. Extraordinary to find something like this right in the middle of London. There were times over the weekend when i felt like i was in a Jane Austen novel or maybe in Kentucky in the 1800's - sprawling lawns, old boy sipping G and T's and enough croquet lawns and grass tennis courts to service half of Fulham. The facilities are what really makes the Hurlingham Club for me - indoor and outdoor pools, putting greens, bowls, 5 bars, card rooms, reading rooms, gyms, cricket pitch and much, much more.

The only reason i am giving the Hurlingham 4 out of 5 is at times i definitely felt WAY to young to be here. Certain corners of the Hurlingham do have a bit of an old people's home vibe. Oh, and it goes without saying that this place is Toff heaven - I think it's pretty safe to say that not a single glottal stop will be uttered at the Hurlingham and children that don't say please and thank you will certainly go without supper.

All in all a great place though. Particularly for tennis fanatics. Best fill out that membership form soon though, there's a 15 year waiting list.... :)
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Qype: fluid bar in London

London - Nightlife - Clubs

Any bar that has classic arcade machines in the corner is a winner in my book. Came in here last night, ordered a pint of Asahi and got straight onto the Street Fighter II. Ryu vs. Ken - and you'll be pleased to hear that Ryu triumphed with a punishing "shoryuken". Anyway, back to the bar....

Fluid is located on 2 levels. Upstairs is quite chilled - lots of comfortable sofas, bar area, aforementioned arcade machines and a small DJ area. Downstairs is geared a bit more towards dancing and at first sight looks a bit like a sushi bar! DJ Jamie Melvin was on top form last night and the crowd was friendly and young. I think the rule of thumb in these parts is "If you can't get in to Fabric, go to Fluid."

Fun times.
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Qype: Eco in London

London - Restaurants - Italian & Pizza

Very mediocre pizza. I was expecting so much from this place! The pizza's were only marginally better than those of the San Marco variety and the service was slow and rude. Really disappointing. I won't be going back unless i see other reviews saying things are better....
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Qype: Alldays Stores Ltd in Cranbrook

Cranbrook - Food & Drink - Supermarkets

Alldays (formerly Circle C) is the meeting point for Chavs of the Weald of Kent. Even now, if you walk into Alldays you will no doubt be confronted by a gang of teen-chavs pestering you for a cigarette or getting up to general mischief. I haven't been back to Alldays in a couple of years but i vividly remember wanting some kind of pikey repellent as i walked down the high street past the post office and this shop.

Give Alldays credit where it's due though. What they lack in front of store security, they make up for with great prices and generally friendly staff. I'll always remember the freshly baked french sticks on Sunday's and the friendly people that helped me sort out my international driving license!

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Qype: Eldorado in Hamburg

Hamburg - Pubs & Bars - Bars

This place is cool and it's one of the few bars in Hamburg where you can still smoke indoors (some would argue that's a good things, others a bad). It's dirty, it has a definite 70's feel about it and it's always completely dead during the week, but heaving on a friday night after 11pm. Staff are great and the music even better. If they sorted out the toilets this place would get 5 stars :)

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Qype: Cranbrook Library in Cranbrook

Cranbrook - Education - Libraries

Cranbrook library has a fantastic collection of books given the size of the community. I remember using the library all the time when i was a student in the area. I wonder if they've upgraded the computers in the last 10 years? I'm almost certain the computers in here during the 90's were created by Babbage himself. Fond memories of turning the computer on, going outside to play a bit of catch, running a few errands and then returning 45 mins later by which time the PC had fully booted and we were ready to rumble. Classic.

I'll also fondly remember the video rental section in Cranbrook Library. If you wanted to watch Turner and Hootch, Sister Act or any Alfred Hitchcock film, you were sorted. Otherwise you'd have to skip down the road to the "real" video shop/cupboard next top the chippy.

Has Cranbrook Library changed? Have they got a lottery grant? Is it now a technological powerhouse? I'd love to know.....

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Qype: The Offside Bar in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Bars - Sports Bars

As Urbanite said in the party forum, "the parties you have are made by the people you surround yourself by". The offside bar could have been a hangar in Kandahar and we still would have had a blast!

The bar itself is spacious and primed for live sport. It's a bit run down and quite far from the tube station, so this is not a venue i would ordinarily visit. Bar staff were really friendly though and accommodated our party with smiling faces! I was a bit disappointed that they ran out of Corona and Cider so quickly (i think it ran out before the quiz started!) Perhaps they didn't anticipate hoards of thirsty Qypers ;)

All in all a good, solid pub and i will be coming back to watch the football if i'm ever in EC1 again!

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Qype: Med Kitchen in London

London - Restaurants - Mediterranean

Meh... The All Bar one esq. decor just doesn't do it for me. This place has a bland "i've been here before and i didn't really like it" sort of feel about it. My chicken breast in parma ham was passable and they certainly don't hold back on chips, but this place lost its soul years ago (maybe it never had one). With so many fantastic places to eat in and around covent garden, this place should be pretty low on your list. A generous 3 stars.

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Qype: Be At One in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Bars - Cocktail Bars

2 for 1 cocktails - check.
Guns n' Roses playing really, really loud - check.
Friendly staff and great location - check.

I'm not usually a cocktail bar kind of guy, but Be@1 get it just right. This place was obviously a pub beforehand, but they have converted it into a fully fledged cocktail bar (in fact, there is even a sign above the bar saying if you ask for a pint of beer you have to buy the bartenders a drink! Classic.). My mojito was great and we all had a fun time.

I'll be coming back!

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Qype: Napket Picadilly in London

London

What an unsual name - "napket". Sounds like something a small child would use to wipe crumbs and chocolate away from from its face. A sort of serviette with training wheels somewhere between a wet wipe and a napkin.

"Young Jimmy's growing up fast isn't he."
"Yes, He's a sloppy eater but i'm sure he'll be off the napkets in no time"

Anyway, this place is odd, but sort of fun. I thought the posh nosh was actually pretty decent (contrary to Qypers in SW London). My pesto pasta with pine nuts really hit the spot and the food was served quickly and with a smile. The interior is...... interesting. Fake chandeliers, gold everywhere and little bit of turf positioned in between the sandwiches. A bit OTT for me, but it's unique and you can tell the Toff's of Regent Street love it.

Might go back, might not. Too early to tell.

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Qype: Adulis in London

London - Restaurants - African

This time yesterday if you asked me to point to Eritrea on a world map, i probably would have directed you to a small village just outside Hartlepool. I hadn't the foggiest where this place was (a bit naive, i know). But now i have been enlightened! Eritrea is a tiny little country in North-East Africa just above Ethiopa and if Adulis is anything to go by, they have the amazing cuisine!

Adulis was recommended to me by a friend, who heard about this place from her Mum. The restaurant itself is on Brixton road with Oval being the nearest tube station. I'd definitely recommend trying "Eritrea's no. 1 Organic beer" called "Asmara". Very nice and infinitely better than some of the cruddy beers you find in East Africa. The food itself was delicious. There were 5 of us so we ordered the sharing plate for 5 which basically gives the chef creative license to produce a platter suitable for a bunch hungry people.

We were not disappointed. Excellent lentils, lamb, chicken, some sort of egg thing and some really interesting sour bread. All very different and delicious! Service at times was a bit slack which is why i am only awarding 4 stars. Nevertheless, i will definitely be coming back.

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Qype: The Hoop & Toy in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

A cracking little pub spitting distance from South Kensington tube station. Lots of real ale on tap and a very friendly barmaid. Great for drinks not so great for food. Still, i'd recommend it if you are in the area.

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Qype: Hostelbookers in London

London - Travel & Hotels - Hostels - Travel & Hotels - Travel Agents

Always been a fan of hostelbookers.com. They aggregate hostel availability really, really well and more often than not you can book online through the site. Who uses travel agents any more!? This is the best place to book hostels online these days.

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Qype: Vitaorganic in London

London - Restaurants - Vegetarian

Vitorganic is fantastic. What a great find on Wardour street. This is the first vegan restaurant i have ever been to and amazingly i don't think it will be the last. I love my meat and ordinarily i would never dream of eating in such a place, but for some reason i felt drawn to this place today and i was not disappointed. 4 scoops of vegan delights will set you back about £6 (plenty of food) and i'd recommend one of the fruit smoothies on offer. My mushroom stroganoff, lentil mix and rice was really very good. Am i turning into a hippy?

Highly recommended. I'll be coming back!

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Qype: The Windmill on the Common in London

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

Back in the day, The Windmill was always that pub which promised everything and delivered nothing. Fantastic location but a tatty interior, poor food and a bad selection of beers. Well i'm pleased to say that they have seriously raised their game in recent years and it is now a fantastic summer pub. Good selection of ciders and beers on tap and seriously good burgers. Probably the best in Clapham (which is pretty good as the burgers in the People's Republic are hard to beat). The pub still occupies the same old spot in the middle of the common and they have expanded the outdoor seating area to accommodate at least 50 or 60 now which is great (but you'll still find most people straying onto the common with plastic glasses). The inside of the pub has had a SERIOUS makeover (i think this happened about 18 months ago) and looks infinitely better than it used to - although you might argue it has lost some of its rustic charm.

The only thing holding The Windmill back from 5 stars is the cost and the service. Beer and wine seems about 50-60p more expensive than other pubs in Clapham and the bar service, in my experience, is usually quite clumsy and slow. Still, a cracking pub and the place to be on a sunny saturday afternoon.

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Qype: Cafe Coco in Oxford

Oxford - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes - Pubs & Bars - Bars - Cocktail Bars

Quite surprised i haven't review Cafe Coco in Oxford yet! This was a regular stomping ground for me (and i'm sure it still is for student living on Cowley road). At one point, i'm pretty sure 4 of my mates were working here. Never managed to blag any free pizza though! Speaking of the pizza, it's fantastic. Probably the best on Cowley road. Try the Calzone, and like Elliot Castro says, "try not to convulse with joy".

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Qype: Spice Fusion in London

London - Restaurants - Take Away

Really, really good indian takeaway. We ordered from Spice fusion last night and the food was fantastic. I can personally recommend the Chicken Korma. The garlic naan bread is definitely worth ordering too. If you are in Stockwell/Clapham/Kennington and you don't feel like leaving the sofa, i would definitely recommend giving these guys a call!

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Qype: Ed's Easy Diner in London

London - Restaurants - Fast Food & American - Restaurants - Take Away

I've been to my fair share of authentic diners in California and although Ed's doesn't really match up on "all american service", the burgers are great and the atmosphere spot on. I was very tempted to try the "oreo cookie milkshake", but i managed to hold back. Man, i should have tried that milkshake! The burgers are very tasty (and pretty cheap too) and it was great see heinz ketchup and French's American mustard perched on the counter ready to be squirted over my chips and burger. All in all a very good lunch.

My only feedback to Ed's would be -

1. Don't charge me 50p extra for free refills. Come on, it's 50p! This would never happen in the US.

2. As mentioned above, the only thing i felt let down by was the service. Ok, ok, i'm not going to get a 65 year old, mid western lady with a cigarette hanging from her lips shouting back into the kitchen for "2 hogsnots with the works and a couple a' boilermakers", but i was at least expecting a bit of American cheers and customer service. Don't get me wrong, the service wasn't bad, it just didn't feel right.

All in all, tasty burgers, great music, killer location and definitely worth stopping by if you are craving a burger in Soho.

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Qype: Gurkhas Diner in London

London

When i called The Gurkha's Diner on Saturday i was amazed by the friendliness of the staff on the phone. The girl i spoke to was uber polite and was keen to chat alot and gauge what i was interested in eating. She made some great suggestions and i felt really comfortable with the food i was ordering even though i had never eaten here before. Worlds away from the usual "bish, bash, bosh" take away telephone manner i am so used to.

The food arrived quickly (within 20 mins) and was piping hot. I had the the Gurkha Curry, Garlic Naan and spiced brown rice. It was all really, really good. Word of advice - 1 serving of rice (£2.50) could probably serve a family of 12. We had lots left over!

Generally very good. I will be ordering again from the Gurkha Diner soon!

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Qype: Cycle Surgery in London

London - Cars & Bikes - Bicycles

A decent bike shop on the 1st floor of Selfridge's in central London. The staff in here were friendly, knowledgeable and they helped me pick out the right bike for me. As well as having a decent stock of road and mountain bikes, they also have a great selection of peripherals - locks, lights, speedometers, clothing etc. etc.

If you buy a bike from cycle surgery, in addition to getting a 1 year warranty, you can also pop back in to any of the branches in the first 2 months for a free bicycle check-up. I thought that was a cool idea.

Highly recommended.

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Qype: Apex Cycles in London

London - Cars & Bikes - Bicycles

Excellent, personal service with a smile. The staff in here are willing to take all the time needed to make sure your questions are answered and that you are satisfied with the bike or equipment you are buying. Can't wait to buy my bike tomorrow! I hope they are open on Bank Holiday Monday's!

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Qype: Evans Cycles in London

London - Cars & Bikes - Bicycles

I've been looking to buy a bike for a couple weeks now and i've popped into Apex Cycles a few times to look at the bikes and ask the staff a few questions. The selection of racing bikes (in the shop) is generally quite poor and unless you are willing to spend over £700 it is unlikely you will find a suitable bike. The staff seem enthusiastic at first, but after asking them a couple of basic questions i seriously doubted their knowledge and ability to provide good advice. The in-store interactive search tool is laughable. It reminded me alot of Jack Nicklaus super swing golf that you would find in arcades in the early 90's. Impossible scrolling, completely unintuitive interface and it takes about 10 minutes for a page to load.

I've now decided to boycott Apex Cycles completely and i will instead be buying my bike from Apex Cycles which is only a couple of doors down Clapham High Street. The service a selection in here is infinitely better and the prices seem more competitive too. If only they were open on a Sunday.....

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