My boss had had a few and for some inexplicable reason suggested we go…read moreto this bar for a few more drinks. I informed him that I would be the oldest person in there by 20 years and he would be the oldest by 40 years and that would have been true had there been anyone else there. But no. To be fair it was 8pm on a Thursday night and the Faces crowd don't usually turn up for a couple more hours so I don't think that's typical. But anyway... Once my eyes had got accustomed to the retina-burning neon pink and blue decor I sat at the bar to choose my drink. It's a cocktail bar, what better than a martini right? Ummmm, no. The 12 year old barman said 'sorry we don't do martinis, we don't have any vermouth'. This is like going to a sushi bar and them saying 'sorry no fish' - genuine WTF moment right there. So I had a bellini in a plastic champagne glass. The boss expressed some surprise at this but I told him it's probably for the best when your clientele is the 'quantity over quality, belligerent binge-drinker' type. The last thing you need when you dare to look at someone funny in the girl's toilets is for them to have a dangerous weapon in hand. I also had a cosmopolitan. In a plastic martini glass. With a straw so you can get it down your neck quicker. Awesome. We decided to leave having been there for an hour with no further patrons walking through the door. But don't listen to me - if you're 18, sporting five inch heels and a mahogany spray tan and are looking to get liquored up in order to bag a footballer then this is the place for you. I will say one thing though. I'm old enough to remember the 80s FIRST TIME ROUND and nothing was this '80s' even then. I mean check out the sign! It should say 'Cocktails (except martinis) and Dreams'. And I can't give a good score to a bar that plays Phil Collins. I'm off to the pub for a gin and tonic IN A PROPER GLASS.

La Sala in Chigwell is part of a well-established group of venues, originating from sunny Spain…read more These Iberian restaurants, bars and poolside clubs are well known as some of the hottest venues, frequented by sun kissed beauties. Whilst La Sala on the Chigwell Road does not have the temperatures, blue skies or beach views, it is still worth a stop on the Central line. On Friday nights they have just started "Suppa", a night of live vocals, saxophone and some solidly good DJ'ing. On arrival, it can be a little bit intimidating entering a restaurant with 3 security on the door at 7pm early evening. It gives the impression that the place is not secure so needs this muscle. Once inside and settled, those concerns are dashed, as it is more to deter youngsters wishing to hassle the reality stars and footballers who feel at home here. Instead, you have a mature and sensible crowd who know how to enjoy themselves without stalking or being too star-struck. We sat at a corner table by the window which gave us a great view of the restaurant and bar. Having scanned their social media, we saw that the portions looked huge, so we opted to go straight into main courses. Having started with a bottle of prosecco (we were celebrating a birthday), this was promptly followed by half lobster thermidor and fillet steak burger for me. I really wanted lobster, so had to go for this mammoth main course. I would strongly suggest that they perhaps consider a solo lobster dish. The burger was with grilled bacon, melted cheese and hand cut chips on the side. For me, the burger was a little bit tough although I asked for medium. I still enjoyed the food, although I struggled purely because of the portion size. The birthday girl opted for the burger solo with chips. Our two dining companions had beer-battered fish with chips with minted mushy peas and Sticky pork belly with creamed potatoes and seasonal veg. The food was good. The only negative is that the minted mushy peas was a bit stingy in size. Literally a spoon full on the side of the plate. Our waiter, whose name I cannot recall, was one of the highlights of the evening. He was attentive, joined in our celebrations and even spotted us a round of celebratory shots! La Sala has good food, great music and excellent service! Would definitely go there for a night out, as it really fulfills your evening's requirements. We ended the night dancing on the mini stage to some classic and current dance, R&B and dancehall. Lovely!

Purchased a Groupon deal for £52.00 (the groupon deal clearly stated that were saving £140.00). The…read moremenu is quite restricted so spoke to waiter as when we had previously visited we only had to pay an extra £5.00 if we wanted steak. The waiter confirmed that we could just pay the difference. On the Groupon voucher the allocated amount for a main was £19.95, the steak was £27.00 so we were happy to pay the additional £7.00 each. This meant that the total to pay would be £30.00. When the bill arrived it was £150.00!, they had tallied all the meal up (including starters and desserts that were on the fixed menu) and then deducted the £52.00 that I paid for the Groupon. When we contested this the waiter, for some reason got really shirty and said he was going to get the manager. suddenly we were surrounded by the manager and the bouncer on the door (not sure what the waiter had claimed had happened) we were made to feel like hooligans when the only thing we were guilty of was expressing our consumer rights. After a discussion with the manager (not heated at all) the manager claimed that Groupon had advertised wrongly (not our fault and surely they get to check adverts before they go out) he tallied the bill up again and came to the £30.00. There was no apology or anything. I stated that perhaps the waiter had been a little under pressure and the managers last words were 'Well he didn't have to put up with that'. Put up with what? we were perfectly within our rights to contest the bill, especially as it was indeed wrong. It is a shame because we had been regulars at the restaurant but after being treated like that we will not be returning. I would like to state that we are not aggressive people and at no point did we raise our voices. The waiter had clearly explained a completely different scenario to the manager and bouncer!! and they had decided to take the employees side rather than the customers.

That location isn't worth visiting. During my last visit, security guards prevented me from…read moreentering, citing a private event. While this is understandable, there should be online notifications available for checking beforehand.

Faces in Gants Hill is actually a good night club itself, music here is good bit of Rnb, house and…read morecommercial music. The club does get packed but because its quite big there's still enough room to move/dance. The drinks wasn't too expensive it was average priced considering it is just outside London, but now the downside to this night club is you got to sign up to a membership on the door which costs £30 I believe, this one membership allowed all of us entry which was a party of around 10+ but we still had to pay the entrance fee on top of that which was £10 each. The problem is they don't make you aware that you have to sign up on their website if you haven't been before, the doormen make up the rules as they go along I think because I see other people walk through without showing a membership.

Decent fish and chips. Nice Sunday roast - chicken was a bit dry though. The bread sauce doesn't…read morereally make sense with a Sunday roast and doesn't taste much. I liked my Eton Mess a lot. Plenty of seating in separate enclosed parts, nice outdoor area. Old portraits on the walls with spray paint over them, looks like they were vandalized, but guessing it's some kind of modern art. The chef was using the restroom at the same time as me, barely washed his hands for two seconds, this is a crime I don't want to witness. I like my chef to lather, wash and rinse up to his elbows like a surgeon.

This pub took me by surprise,its a long time since I visited such a busy pub on a Friday…read moreLunchtime.absolutely packed,and It doesnt appear to be a one off,it sells a good selection of everything,including real ales,and the food menu looked good, The service was exceptional considering how busy it was,Its as a really big beer garden and car park.but im glad to say I went there by train,as my car would have stood out parked between convertable Bentlys and convertabl mini,s anyhow its only a few minutes from the station.I think this is one of the best pubs I have been to for a long time

A quality, traditional local pub. The decor and wrought-iron furniture is definitely a throwback -…read moreand not in an ironic sort of way. This pub looks like it has done (I'm assuming) since about 1985. The vast menu full of pub comfort food presents excellent value for money, and the real ale on tap is even better. Two big all-day breakfasts and two pints of ale was only £17, and the pub offered some much-needed respite after a morning of moving to the area. I'll definitely be back to this pub with frequency, but I would be lying if I said it was because of any 'je ne sais quoi' that this pub has over others in London. No, it's because it's cheap, friendly and inviting. And because it's within stumbling distance of my new house. The fact that the pub patrons smiled welcomingly when I walked in, never having seen me before, definitely made me feel like I'd walked straight out of London and into some small-town local, which was unnerving - I'll be honest. But I guess that's all part of getting used to living in the lovely village of Wanstead. There are also some picnic tables out front that catch an impressive amount of midday sun, even in the winter.

A proper old cosy pub the way Beer intended. We managed to get the whole section to the right as…read moreyou go in all to ourselves so we decided to settle in for a while below an odd collection of old pictures. Adnams Herbalist is a beer that is both interesting and very tasty, so I stuck with that.

Pretty disappointed. Won't be going back. Food seems like it's been left out for a week and they…read moredon't seem to be able to organise themselves as you wait an eon to get served. Not quite a weatherspoons but not far off son2 stars only.

Now this place had been re vamped it's a pleasure to come & meet your pals & relax in style &…read morecomfort over a few Peronis. Eaten here a few times, bar snacks are ok but the Sunday roast was disappointing. Liquid it is then ! Bar staff & owners are great & make you feel very welcome. Gets absolutely mobbed at the weekend so they're definitely doin something right. Get your ass down here. Well recommend.

Lovely friendly atmosphere, reasonably priced good food and staff that are willing to help you with…read moreyour every need. A great pub. Function room upstairs it a good size and again reasonably priced, comes with its own bar- perfect for a wedding reception or birthday party.

A nice, genuinely old pub that is great to sit outside in the summer sunshine and have lunch. In…read morethe winter - open fires and mulled wine. Dickens wrote Barnaby Rudge here I believe and the pub and Chigwell feature in the book. The food is good value and is generally good. Recommended.

Been here a few times when I have had guests down and we have always have had a good time here…read more It is located right next door to a Travelodge which means there's always a varied mix of punters in the pub whenever you go however the thing that does not change is the good prices and the friendly staff. I particularly like the homely feel of the pub none more so when we used so much glassware they came and had to wash our glasses to serve our next round of drinks! Would Recommend it especially as it has a lovely fireplace ideal for a chilly evening to keep you cosy and warm!

If you like pubs that feel homely and welcoming then this is the one for you. The 3 Jolly Wheelers…read moreboasts real wood burning fireplaces that beckon you in during the winter and a charming beer garden that provides a perfect retreat during the summer months. The pub also serves food and the menu shows good variety, though is aimed more at meat eaters, with few vegetarian options. The desserts are lovely, lots of fruit crumbles, puddings and a cheeseboard. There is a motel attached to the pub and as the location is a stone's throw from the countryside, it would make an ideal place for a short break. So if you're ever in Essex (stranger things have happened) and fancy some home comforts, you really must give The 3 Jolly Wheelers a try!

Great pub and prices where else can you get steak 6 ounce meal for £5.49. cheapest in London.read more

This is a fairly large pub with a good selection of food. Quiz nights occasionally . Food can be…read morefair to good depending on the night. Large car park. Can be a bit noisy at times and the toilets need a bit of work.fairly average is my decision. Good selection of drinks.

I like the food and the drinks and ok priced Service could…read morebe speedier but generally good and they are friendly. The platters are what I like best