Helen's reviews
Review of Hope and Anchor
07 Nov 07, 15:21
One of the best beer gardens in the area? 
OK, OK. This place looks a bit rough from the outside, I'd walked past it for months before even considering going inside. But... its actually a bit of a haven of tranquility when you go in.
Its got your standard low slung leather seating that you expect from most posh-ish pubs, but the beer garden is what makes this place so special. Not only does it have an outdoors bar serving cocktails but it has its own treehouse! It is tucked away at the back of the long garden, raised up from the ground and covered in tiny fairy lights. Climb up into it and you'll find a bit of a Lebanese feel, with low chairs and a big low table. Very comfy and super romantic.
They also have a big fire table (I'm sure there's a proper word for it) but it is basically a bonfire in the middle of a huge round stone table which people can sit around, lovely for those cold winter nights. x
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Review of Opus
07 Nov 07, 12:46
Great for a morning coffee 
It's never busy in the morning before 10, the service is super fast and their teas are wonderfully strong.
I love the decor, its all very retro with giant space age lights and old shop signs hanging from the walls.
The cakes look great but I've yet to indulge.
They've usually got all the papers in if you eat in. x
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Review of Upstairs Bar and Restaurant
07 Nov 07, 12:41
Possibly my favourite London restaurant 
I have to agree with both the reviews above, this place is wonderful. The decor is beautiful and simple - I love their brown and turquoise paisley wallpaper, which I promise is better than it sounds.
It is tiny upstairs, but then that's what you'd expect from a converted terrace flat.
The food is always from a set menu, with three choices for starters, mains and desserts; there's usually a couple of specials too. I can't remember exactly but its about £20 for two courses, and £25 for three. Something like that.
I had pumpkin soup, followed by duck breast with red cabbage then hot chocolate pudding to finish. Yum yum! it's all seasonal French food, so the menu changes very regularly.
Oh and the service is great. x
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