Debby's reviews
Review of The Islington Tup
21 May 07, 20:28
The Islington Tap 
Good selection of lagers. Nice staff. Have not eaten here but its all usual pub food burgers and Sunday Lunch special. Good for football as they have two large screens one at either end of the pub. Don't allow people to wear football shirts so they atmosphere is usually alright.
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Review of The Woodland Hardware Store
20 May 07, 18:48
Hardware Store
Good hardware store for the size packed with tools and the like. Helpful staff who seem to know what they are talking about. A little expensive but easy to get to if your local as its with all the other local shops.
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Review of Lees Newsagents
19 May 07, 14:35
Lee's Newsagent
Good news agent. All you need from this kind of shop. Freindly staff and a wide range of papers and some books. Of course plenty of chocs to choose from too - mmmmm
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Review of Baker and Spice
17 May 07, 22:56
Baker and Spice
A very trendy and expensive deli and bakers. Although all the food is organic and cooked on the premises the price of a lunch take out can be as much £10.00. The take away counter which serves both vegetable dishes and salads is priced per kilo and can work costly. The cakes look amazing though and the coffee smells great. Inside there is one large wooden table, which is the only place to eat in so not ideal for groups. There are bistro style tables outside.
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Review of The Trafalgar
15 May 07, 22:32
The Trafalgar
Alright place for a drink, not exactly my kind of place, but I can't quite tell why - maybe the decoration isn't quite my taste? It not a very traditional pub but at the same time isn't a 'trendy bar'. Nice range of beer and drinks not too expensive and served in by friendly if not a little slow (to be very fussy) staff. There was a leak in the toilet ceiling when I was there but once fixed all the loos would not be the worst. There are plenty of pubs around here which I haven't tried yet so I would go else where before going back here but it's nice enough to try for yourself.
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Review of Maddigans
15 May 07, 19:38
Maddigans
Cosy Irish pub in Hackney with a mix of Irish, Vietnamese and general Londoners. Real fires keep in toastie in the winter. Friendly atmosphere, the locals make you feel welcome. Quickly became our favourite in the area.
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Review of Bar Kick
11 May 07, 21:20
Bar Kick
Good enough little place with a few table football games. I found the cork balls annoying as they are light and bouncy. I can only think it's for safety, but pool balls are allowed in pubs? It gets busy but it's a reasonably size with a bit of room by the bar. Best to get in early and get a good spot for a few games of foosball with friends. I prefer the location and crowd of the Exmouth market Cafe kick, went I visited this one was full of-up-themselves blokes who frequent Shoreditch and Old street areas.
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Review of Cafe Kick
11 May 07, 20:41
Cafe Kick
Good enough little place with a few table football games. I found the cork balls annoying as they are light and bouncy. I can only think it's for safety, but pool balls are allowed in pubs? It gets very busy and so not that relaxing to stand and not be involved at least as a spectator round a table, there are no out of the way corners. Bottled beer only so only really worth it if you want to get in early and get a good stop for a few games of foosball with friends.
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Review of Lyceum Tavern
08 May 07, 18:44
The Lyceum,
Good own brand beer and knock down prices. Food's not that good. Well worth looking in as it's as cheap as a Wetherspoons.
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Review of Spice Grills
07 May 07, 16:29
Spice Grills
Cross between an Indian and a kebab shop. Have a set menu £4.50 for any curry rice or naan and a drink. Spice Grills offers a large number of Indian dishes and serve them with delicious home made naans. They also offer a full kebab menu, which means you, can mix and match , I recommend chicken shish on peshwari naan
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Review of The Junction
07 May 07, 16:14
The Junction
During the day a great place to watch football as there is a TV everywhere you look. Gets very busy during Arsenal games. Nice pizza, nice beer, nice sofas. Modern decor, in an old railway building with a large courtyard outside.
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Review of The Railway Tavern
04 May 07, 10:39
The Railway Tavern
A nice traditional pub due to its location busy on a Friday but nothing like the more trendy chain bars on Bishopgate and far less of the city crowd.
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