Qype: Bugsy's Bar in Paris

Paris - Eating & Drinking - Pubs & Bars - Pubs


A great place for a pint and a quick bite to eat by the Champs Elysees. I know what you're thinking - "why the hell were you drinking a pint of Kilkenny and scoffing a burger when you're in an area known for its fine bistros and restaurants?" Well, sometimes you just need a beer and a burger, so if that's what you're craving, this is the place.

The staff in here speak great English (in fact, they are English and American!) and they're really friendly too. I'll be back.

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Qype: The Purple Turtle in Oxford

Oxford - Eating & Drinking - Pubs & Bars - Bars - Arts & Entertainment - Social Clubs


I love the Purple Turtle and i spent many a night here when i was a student. Be warned, if you haven't got a student card you won't be let in on the door (you'll need to get someone with an NUS card to put your name on the guest list before you arrive.

Cheap beer, friendly people and awesome MAME table video games so you can sit back, relax and play space invader while you sip on your pint. Perfect!

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Qype: Hôtel Astor Saint-Honoré in Paris

Paris - Hotels & Holidays - Hotels


Somebody ought to have a word with the cleaning staff at the Hôtel Astor Saint-Honoré in Paris. I can't tell you how dusty the rooms and the corridors are here. I spent most of last night coughing and spluttering. It really was that bad.

Aside from the dust problem, the Astor Saint-Honore is actually a pretty decent hotel. Excellent location in the 8'eme and spitting distance from the Champs Elysees. The staff are friendly and the rooms are a decent size for Paris. I'm yet to try the restaurant, but alot of my fellow guests were saying nice things about it yesterday so i'll assume its good.

A good hotel in a great location, but who wants to sleep in a cloud of dust?

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Qype: Rebato's in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - Spanish - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - Tapas


Remember that MI6 Agent who got drunk and left his briefcase full of secrets in the Spanish restaurant in South London? This is the place.

Espionage aside, Rebato's is a cracking little Spanish restaurant in the heart of Stockwell. The staff are wonderfully friendly (as well as efficient) and i'm always warmly welcomed whenever i come here.

Recommended dishes - try the Huevos Flamenco (Chorizo, Ham, Tomato and Pimento), the Calamares a la Romano (Squid) or the Gambas al'ajillo (prawns sauted with garlic and chilli). All are excellent.

I'll be back!

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Qype: Philglas & Swiggot in London

London - Shopping - Food & Drink - Wine, Beer & Spirits - Shopping - Food & Drink - Wine, Beer & Spirits - Wine Merchants


What a name! Even though Philglas and Swiggot sounds like a venereal disease, it's a very nice little wine shop on Northcote road. The shop is neatly carved up into regions and you'll find yourself spoiled for choice if you're into red's from SW France or Italian whites. Disappointing volumes of Californian and South African wine though, but what they had was good. This definitely isn't the kind of stuff you'll find in Sainsbury's and i love that. Expect to pay a premium for these global delights though, from eyeballing the shelves i'd say the average bottle in here is about £15. Customer service is laid back (but good) and you can tell these are the kind of folks who love their wine and are willing to talk about it until the cows come home!

I'll be back and i'll be bringing my credit card :)

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Qype: La Fromagerie in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Cafes & Coffee Shops - Cafes


Love this place. I particularly like shopaholic's quote "If mice died and went to heaven, this is probably what the place would look like..."

I wish they had a Fromagerie in Clapham, but unfortunately not. This is a cheese paradise and i'd highly recommend it to tourists and locals alike. Don't worry if you're not a cheese lover, they have plenty of other great stuff too.

Tip - Try the Chorizo soup. It's delicious!

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Qype: Pierre Victoire in Oxford

Oxford - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - French


I actually really like Pierre Victoire (which is unusual for me as i'm usually not a fan of chains). This particular branch is very well placed. Little Clarendon Street is one of my favourite little streets in Oxford and there is no shortage of good places to eat and drink in this neck of the woods.

Best Mains - Rib Eye Steak or The Coq au Vin
Best Desserts - Creme Caramel or the cheese board

You can eat well here on the cheap and they also have student discounts (i think it's 15%) for the bootstrappers of Oxford and Brookes uni!

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