We came to Grind because the independent brunch spots at Monmouth were either fully booked or had a…read morelong wait, and from the outside it looked charming. Set against a brick building on a corner set back from vehicle traffic, Grind stands out with its blue paint, large windows, and pink hipster interior. We were afraid that all their money went into marketing, especially once we realized it was a chain, but were pleasantly surprised to find that the plates, though small, had quality ingredients and were at fair prices. Because the dishes were small, and because I couldn't decide between porridge and a savory breakfast, I ordered both the porridge and the mushroom hash, and a latte to drink. I was happy with the former, though it wouldn't have been a large enough portion on its own. The hash was disappointing but for the egg on top with a farm-fresh orange-colored yolk. It took ages for the food to arrive. I think we waited about forty minutes, which gave us ample time to finish our coffees and start looking around eagerly at the wait staff. They didn't seem particularly busy that day, but they did forget to bring a spoon so I couldn't eat my porridge when it did arrive. I requested a spoon, and was given a teaspoon. Then another waitress came by five minutes later with a proper large one. The oats were hot, creamy, and delicious with sliced blackberries on top. The mushroom hash was disappointing because, although it had a variety of wild mushrooms and fun mustard greens, the "hash" part was a thick triangle of potato, lightly fried but mostly mush. It wasn't a hash brown in the least, and didn't have anything to dress it up, like onions. If it had been crispier, or not as thick, it would have been enjoyable. My partner got the hash, too, with his full English breakfast, but he favored that over the toast, which tasted like the grill. There were beans and bacon and sausage on his plate, which were expected, but the bacon wasn't crispy enough and the sausage was too sweet. Our friend was happy with her chorizo bowl (though she also found the toast inedible), but the side bowl of tomato, cucumber, and feta wasn't quite right. The tomatoes were out of season, and far too firm. The verdict? Fine if you want coffee and porridge, but for anything savory I would prefer to wait for brunch at another place down the street.

Pint culture reigns supreme in Clerkenwell. What does a lady have to do to get a good cocktail…read more'round here? Welp. She needs to head to Exmouth Market Grind, and on the side of her perfect Manhattan enjoy some mushroom toast. Beyond this, it's also the perfect place to grab some instagrams. Neon letters, white marble... you know the drill.

I love, love, love cocktails. Given the chance, I will pick the most complex, ingredient filled…read moreconcocction, working my way through the menu as if it was a scientific experiment. Then I wander why my bank balance appears to have a hole in it! So when I discovered B@1 a couple of years ago, I thought it was a match made in heaven. I have been to this B@1 for a couple of years now. It is not a big venue, and gets filled up extremely quickly. This is not a place for a quiet drink. The crowd on a weekend is generally boisterous but good natured. You will find yourself having to shout to whoever you are with, and will probably end up in a human sandwich every time you head to the bar. To be perfectly honest, B@1 lacks a little bit of atmosphere. They focus entirely on lots of cocktails and loud music, so it s a fun venue in Richmond, probably the only one of its kind, but its not a bar that you are going to remember in years to come.

Popped in this evening for a drinks with a colleague. What would have been a four star review now…read morebecomes a 3 star, due to the fact that it was absolutely baking (upstairs and downstairs), the air conditioning was switched off, and as a result the place developed a stench of rotten Bravo Oscar. Had to make a run for it after one drink, as the smell and heat was unbearable, which was a shame really as they were doing 2 for 1 on Cuba Libres, quite nicely mixed too.. Extensive cocktail list, according to the book of cocktails, the bar staff have a knowledge of over 190 cocktails. Worth a visit, but if it's warm I suggest a seat by the door with a foot propping it open.

Niksons is a very robust bar. It feels like a ski resort bar. Warm, fuzzy, wood and serving alot of…read moremeat. I love meat with passion and I loved the meat served at Niksons. I wouldnt really recommed this to anyone because it can be very out of fashion and way out of the trend line. But it has its own kind of personlity and the specialities served there need this typical feeling to complement and fulfill the whole consept. Pro's: Has not changed for the worse, great meat Con's: Out of fashion

A really nice place to come for a bite to eat or a drink. It has the best of both worlds with a…read morecasual bar and also a seperate area for white tabelcloth dining. The bar has a lively atmosphere

Attic 3 is an absolutely fabulous bar in Soho. The décor is enough reason to go there. It is very…read moreopulent and dramatic, with lots of crazy different chairs and tables. The cocktails are usually pretty good (some are a little hit and miss). But it is well worth a visit. Particularly if you have friends who like to try something a bit different. And it definitely gets you into the party mood. I haven't eaten there before but I believe they do serve food. The service is usually quite good, even though the actually bar is really quite small. The toilets are also worth a visit.

You know the chain, this is a good example. Pub quiz on a Tuesday nite and Salsa dancing on a Thurs…read morenite. Fun bar staff too... Does exactly what it says on the tin... I like it

Food was tasteless, atmosphere was mediocre. The service…read morewas good but they seemed to be understaffed as food came out in dribs and drabs to our party of 15. Wouldn't rush back.

I'm torn somewhere between three and four stars for this sprawling Wetherspoon's…read more It's a bit of a barn, with seating around the edges in a booth style arrangement and a small raised area at the front. It's definitely not somewhere to go if you're thinking of a villagey atmosphere. On the plus side, they've an excellent choice of beers which are very well kept, and the prices are stunningly good by Wimbledon standards. Even the range of lagers is impressive. I bought three pints on a Monday (they have a special offer) that wouldn't cover the cost of one and some crisps up the road in the Alex. On my visits the staff have been very friendly and obliging, and pretty efficient - but then, I avoid weekends. The food I've had has been ok, too, for a quick bite, especially for the money. Veggie chilly for £6 or so (and tasty enough) is not bad. The downsides are not having enough staff to keep it clean and tidy - clearing glasses, wiping tables etc. And I loathe sticky menus. (I'd happily pay an extra 10p a pint to have new ones.) And the low prices do sometimes attract a few drinkers who are slightly too seasoned and edgy. So, in a nutshell it's good for well kept beer at good prices.

This must be one of the biggest pubs in Wimbledon. Wibbas makes the best low-cost breakfast in…read moreLondon, and you can get a full English breakfast for about £2.50. With three rashers of bacon. And if you don't feel that baked beans are conducive to a non-embarrassing day, you're welcome to swap them out for another breakfast option like another egg, more bacon or more toast. On weekends and evenings Wibbas serves as a good pre-party drink venue: their cheap booze is well-known to all kinds of tourists and travellers, and it's a really good spot to go meet up with like-minded people. Wibbas caters to the masses though, so don't expect to wake up in the morning feeling like you've received a massive injection of culture, it's more likely the result of last night's pints.

I came to Wimbledon at the weekend. I decided to see what this bar had to offer. The range of…read moredrinks are simply amazing as well. Here are some pictures taken in the bar. I will be returning in the winter. Recommended. I had a Caribbean Sailor and a Porn star Martini. This is a hidden gem really.

Ah, Suburban holds a special place in my heart. One of Wimbledon's smaller evening venues, Suburban…read moreis the best place to take a friend for a chat, a girl for a romantic drink or a group of mates for the best cocktails Wimbledon has on offer. The music they play differs from night to night, but usually includes the best reggae and a range of rock n' roll. Two tequilas later and you'll settle right in! In a country where binge-drinking is a problem, Suburban displays a funny, apt pro-drinking slogan near their backdoor. You should read it! Cocktail wise I'd recommend the tangy Seabreeze, a cranberry concoction, or the wonderful F.B.I which features coffee liqueur, Bailey's, vodka and ice-cream. Hang around long enough, and you may even be inducted into the Suburban Wall of Fame.

We sat down to dinner at 7:30pm Sat night and the first 30 mins was a great experience, nice lounge…read morevibe, great cocktails and music. Then at 8pm the music got turned up very loud (and also changed to more club-style music, not lounge). We asked the manager if he could set the music back at the normal volume - his immediate reaction was to ask sniffily "do you want to move upstairs". Apparently the decision has been made that Friday and Saturday nights are a "DJ experience" and not a restaurant experience. Servers acknowledge it's impossible to hear each other. Food was very good (we had the excellent tasting menu), servers were very good, but the manager made clear that anyone who wanted to have a non-shouting conversation over dinner was not welcome. (This is why when you look around the restaurant at 8:30 or 9pm it's a lot of couples looking around the restaurant and not talking to each other, obviously wondering "is this fun or have we been suckered?") We went with friends who have been to Shochu before and were excited to share it with us; this was for a mutual birthday night. They had never been on a Fri/Sat though. They ended up being pretty embarrassed for having recommended it as a place to go for a good weekend night out.

I came down here to try the "Shochu kanteen" a while ago with Katie B...and loved some of their…read morefood, so I brought my husband it to try it too. I couldn't see any mention of the shochu kanteen...so maybe they've given up on it?? The menu was exactly the same as Roka upstairs this time. Drinks: - The have some cocktails, a small list of shochu and some infused shochu, like ume-shu. We tried two of the shochus...I really liked mine (made from sweet potatoes, rather than barley) - However considering the bar is called "shochu lounge" I found it a bit weird that none of the staff could tell us anything about the (very short) list of shochu they had on their menu. I am not a shochu expert, but I know which areas I like...but none of the staff could even tell us which prefecture their shochu comes from! All they could tell us was that it comes from "south Japan..." So, we had to guess blindly. Food: The food was pretty expensive, with small portions but every bite was lovely. - The sashimi was divine. Especially the Hamachi and the ebi. The portions were very stingy (especially as the platter cost £30) but I couldn't fault them for the amazing fresh fish. - I liked their yakiniku. We tried the negima and asparagus skewers. - We ordered some mushroom rice to fill us up, and this was also really lovely. In the end, I think this would be a good place to bring someone on a first date, and the food was amazing (which is why I gave them 4 stars.) Having said that, they seemed to be trying slightly too hard to look cool... it was just a shame the staff didn't seem to know anything about the drinks they serve.