Vikki C.'s Profile
Date
22 Charterhouse Square
London EC1M 6AH
020 7608 1609
London EC1M 6AH
020 7608 1609
Cafe Du Marche
Category:
French
Areas: Barbican, Farringdon
Was lucky enough to go here yesterday for lunch. Hidden away, this place is a secret from the start, and a real treat.
Basic decoration, with beautiful art and a busy service, I warmed to it from the moment I stepped in. Surprising to see so many suits though ;)
I had a caramelised onion & goat's cheese tart to start, which was absolutely divine. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water actually. I'd go back just for that. Looking around, the pork rillettes also look really nice - but I always have that, so thought I'd mix it up.
For main I had the roast duck special, served perfectly pink with red cabbage, fried and dressed green salad. Utterly lovely.
Left feeling satisfied but not overfed. Will definitely be back.
Service is exactly quick though, so maybe good for an afternoon or an evening.
Basic decoration, with beautiful art and a busy service, I warmed to it from the moment I stepped in. Surprising to see so many suits though ;)
I had a caramelised onion & goat's cheese tart to start, which was absolutely divine. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water actually. I'd go back just for that. Looking around, the pork rillettes also look really nice - but I always have that, so thought I'd mix it up.
For main I had the roast duck special, served perfectly pink with red cabbage, fried and dressed green salad. Utterly lovely.
Left feeling satisfied but not overfed. Will definitely be back.
Service is exactly quick though, so maybe good for an afternoon or an evening.
Delicious! Had Sunday lunch here with friends last month and was pleasantly surprised at how nice - and competitively priced - the food was.
Close to the station, HUGE and really very tasty. What more do you want?
I had a delicious pork roast, complete with the trimmings (and cauliflower cheese - always a bonus). Potatoes - 6/10.
Close to the station, HUGE and really very tasty. What more do you want?
I had a delicious pork roast, complete with the trimmings (and cauliflower cheese - always a bonus). Potatoes - 6/10.
86-88 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5RJ
020 7324 4444
London EC1M 5RJ
020 7324 4444
The Zetter
Category:
Hotels
Areas: Clerkenwell, Farringdon
This is the perfect place to sink into a dark corner with a loved one and lavish far too much money on delicious cocktails, then lose yourself in each other.
Chic, well-designed, private and very cool. I love this place. I wouldn't go there to eat, nor near the end of the month when every penny counts, but sometimes it's fun to splash out. To be decadent and a little naughty.
Ideal for making out into the evening with someone you adore.
Chic, well-designed, private and very cool. I love this place. I wouldn't go there to eat, nor near the end of the month when every penny counts, but sometimes it's fun to splash out. To be decadent and a little naughty.
Ideal for making out into the evening with someone you adore.
45 Clerkenwell Road
London EC1M 5RS
020 7065 6810
London EC1M 5RS
020 7065 6810
Giant Robot
Categories:
Italian,
American
Areas: Clerkenwell, Farringdon
Now that my second office location in Farringdon is a stone's throw away - I'll be going here much more often.
I've had lunch here twice now, and ordered the same thing twice. I think it's because I'm obssessed with butternut squash tortellini.
ANYWAY.
It's delicious, you must have it. Small version for lunch, large for dinner.
I like the ambience here, it's small but full of character. They don't mind you hanging about in the teeny-tiny sofa area, providing you grab a coffee. Free WiFi too, so you could work here if you wanted. I'm not sure it would be the best place to do so, but still, the option's there.
I haven't tried during busy periods, but for a safe, 'wont be disappointed' option of lunch, this is a winner,
I've had lunch here twice now, and ordered the same thing twice. I think it's because I'm obssessed with butternut squash tortellini.
ANYWAY.
It's delicious, you must have it. Small version for lunch, large for dinner.
I like the ambience here, it's small but full of character. They don't mind you hanging about in the teeny-tiny sofa area, providing you grab a coffee. Free WiFi too, so you could work here if you wanted. I'm not sure it would be the best place to do so, but still, the option's there.
I haven't tried during busy periods, but for a safe, 'wont be disappointed' option of lunch, this is a winner,
Food? NO! Drinks? Yes!!
I used to work barely a few minute walk from here, and went there (sadly) for lunch once. Bleurgh! I was given a terrible, chewy steak sandwich, overpriced and basically inedible.
However! It was served with a smile, and the place has serious character. It's obvious that the people who run this know their beer - the selection is phenomenal.
So when we needed a central place for beers, and were bored with all the 'usuals', we headed here. On a busy Friday, space was made for us, drinks were reasonable and the suggestions for various beers were great.
I was drinking vodka all night, which they didn't mind, though I did partake in the beer tasting stick at the end.
All in all, GOOD TIMES for drinks, BAD TIMES for food. Got it? Great.
I used to work barely a few minute walk from here, and went there (sadly) for lunch once. Bleurgh! I was given a terrible, chewy steak sandwich, overpriced and basically inedible.
However! It was served with a smile, and the place has serious character. It's obvious that the people who run this know their beer - the selection is phenomenal.
So when we needed a central place for beers, and were bored with all the 'usuals', we headed here. On a busy Friday, space was made for us, drinks were reasonable and the suggestions for various beers were great.
I was drinking vodka all night, which they didn't mind, though I did partake in the beer tasting stick at the end.
All in all, GOOD TIMES for drinks, BAD TIMES for food. Got it? Great.
St Pancras Station
London NW1 9QP
020 7833 0201
London NW1 9QP
020 7833 0201
Benugo
Categories:
Delis,
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Area: King's Cross
Best sandwich joint in town, hands down.
Love the fresh produce, love the choice, the breads, the meats. Love the interior and the bare wood, love sitting here for lunch on my own while I watch the world go by and steal an hour to myself.
Love it all. I like choice, and Benugo allows me to have the sandwich I'd have made at home, with the exact ingredients I'd buy from a deli.
Love the fresh produce, love the choice, the breads, the meats. Love the interior and the bare wood, love sitting here for lunch on my own while I watch the world go by and steal an hour to myself.
Love it all. I like choice, and Benugo allows me to have the sandwich I'd have made at home, with the exact ingredients I'd buy from a deli.
89-90 Turnmill Street
London EC1M 5QU
020 7065 6800
London EC1M 5QU
020 7065 6800
Redhook
Categories:
Seafood,
Steakhouses
Area: Farringdon
Drinks here are GREAT; sitting in the booths placed front of house, it's a lovely place to hang out.
But the food and the service is where Redhook goes wrong.
Twice I've been here and the service has been less than impressive. People getting things wrong, forgetting parts of the order, mixing up bills, the works. Oh, and the express menu? A sitting taking an hour and a half for two courses is NOT what I'd call fast.
I'm saddened by this since I really wanted to love this place! Alas, I'm filing it in my 'good for drinks' folder. Booo.
But the food and the service is where Redhook goes wrong.
Twice I've been here and the service has been less than impressive. People getting things wrong, forgetting parts of the order, mixing up bills, the works. Oh, and the express menu? A sitting taking an hour and a half for two courses is NOT what I'd call fast.
I'm saddened by this since I really wanted to love this place! Alas, I'm filing it in my 'good for drinks' folder. Booo.
I went here for a special evening event with 42below vodka, so I'm not sure I encountered typical service.
However, I'm not mad about the decor. It just didn't feel very special at all. It had been overhyped to me before I went, and I have to say I was a little let down. BUT, for the benefit of the doubt, I didn't really see past the first room on entry, since the others were closed off for private parties.
Plus, it was rammed and I felt like I couldn't breathe for most of the time. We found a table but were told it was reserved for bottle service, only to see a group of four take it immediately afterwards - and order beer. Hmmm.
The cocktails were amazing, but free, so I can't judge price. I also didn't really see the rest of the rooms, since they were closed off for private parties.
Hey, I enjoyed my time, and it's in a great area of town for other bars, plus it benefits from the hip factor. But I won't be heading back any time soon to see if it lives up to Lizzie G's review, or Andrew's....
However, I'm not mad about the decor. It just didn't feel very special at all. It had been overhyped to me before I went, and I have to say I was a little let down. BUT, for the benefit of the doubt, I didn't really see past the first room on entry, since the others were closed off for private parties.
Plus, it was rammed and I felt like I couldn't breathe for most of the time. We found a table but were told it was reserved for bottle service, only to see a group of four take it immediately afterwards - and order beer. Hmmm.
The cocktails were amazing, but free, so I can't judge price. I also didn't really see the rest of the rooms, since they were closed off for private parties.
Hey, I enjoyed my time, and it's in a great area of town for other bars, plus it benefits from the hip factor. But I won't be heading back any time soon to see if it lives up to Lizzie G's review, or Andrew's....
159 Farringdon Road
London EC1R 3AL
020 7837 1353
London EC1R 3AL
020 7837 1353
The Eagle
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Pubs,
British
Area: Bloomsbury
Cons:
The don't serve Jaeger
They don't serve Red Bull
They take forever to serve food
Pros:
Veeeery reasonable prices for drinks
Unique place with loads of seating.
A little out of the way so it attracts a nice clientele.
THE best steak sandwich in the world, marinated for 24 hours in garlic, chili and a whole host of other fragrant things, simply fried and served in a home baked roll with onions. Incredible.
The Pros win, hands-down.
The don't serve Jaeger
They don't serve Red Bull
They take forever to serve food
Pros:
Veeeery reasonable prices for drinks
Unique place with loads of seating.
A little out of the way so it attracts a nice clientele.
THE best steak sandwich in the world, marinated for 24 hours in garlic, chili and a whole host of other fragrant things, simply fried and served in a home baked roll with onions. Incredible.
The Pros win, hands-down.
9 Lists
1. Carpenters Arms
I've been to a few events…
2. The Crabtree
Wow, what a range in…
3. Devonshire Arms
See Full List »
NEVER have I been here…
1. Kaffeine
Dear Kaffeine, you are…
2. Flat White
A friend and I had a chat…
3. Gelupo
See Full List »
I stopped off here the…
|
- 101 Friends
- 172 Reviews
- 2 Review Updates
- 14 Firsts
- 22 Fans
- 23 Local Photos
- 1 Event Submitted
- 9 Lists
-
Rating Distribution
Loading...
- View more graphs »
Review votes:
274 Useful, 83 Funny, and 161 Cool
Location
London
Yelping SinceMay 2009
Things I LoveVenice Italy, electro music, technology, dim sum, fireworks, live gigs, festivals, mobile phones, travelling
Find Me InSoho, London
My HometownSandhurst
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm living
The Last Great Book I ReadLove is a Mix Tape, a memoir by Rob Sheffield
My Favourite MovieStranger Than Fiction, or Lost in Translation
My Last Meal On EarthScallops, steak and cupcakes
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I wish Tim Roth was my dad
Really friendly reception, totally accommodating and great with the fact we had a baby with us. A fantastic start.
Lovely house red too, another load of brownie points.
For starter I had thai fishcakes, which were obviously home-made, and contained just the right amount of chilli. Very nice indeed.
Main was a venison wellington, with haggis and a side of carrot/swede mash. Lovely sauce, but the meat was overdone for me. I still thoroughly enjoyed it though.
Decent prices as well. By the time we left, the place was packed with families, so I'd suggest that it's a great location if you have kids but you don't want to visit a 'family restaurant'.