Larky Masher Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, joecraigfanclub said: Nice try. avoid at all costs It's an experience.
joecraigfanclub Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 11 hours ago, kps022000 said: Any idea on type of food, budget (cheap and cheerful, mid priced, high end) As for drinking establishments, its not an area that I go out in a lot however if I was meeting a few mates we would drink in a few of Tattershall Castle (boat at embankment), Chandos (nice and cheap beer in London), The Porterhouse (great choice of beer), The French House (very traditional french pub steeped in history), Waxy o Connors (best of the 'irish' pubs), The Cross Keys (if you want to avoid tourists). There is a pub we always end up in that has someone playing a piano (not a performer, just someone in the pub) but I cannot remember the name of it. Provided you are not looking for something specific, there is enough bars and pubs that you can have one drink then move somewhere else if it is not your fancy, there are plenty of places to check out. If you are meeting quite early on Saturday, Punch and Judy in convent Garden is a good place to meet. It has a balcony where you can watch the covent garden street entertainers. I think somewhere around the middle leaves you at Temple not Leicester Square. I would suggest the Coal Hole on the Strand. There is an underground bar called Gordons Wine bar on Viliers Street on the road leading down from the side of Charing Cross. Why not go against the Tore Andre Flo and go across the river as opposed to various cliched places around Leicester Square. Loads round the south bank and great views as you walk across Hungerford Bridge.
joecraigfanclub Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, Larky Masher said: It's an experience. As Oscar Wilde once said "Experience is mistakes I'd rather not have made" The guys trying to have a good night out with his other half, why subject them to that place?
Larky Masher Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, joecraigfanclub said: As Oscar Wilde once said "Experience is mistakes I'd rather not have made" The guys trying to have a good night out with his other half, why subject them to that place? Like he's not going to use Trip Advisor anyway.
joecraigfanclub Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, Larky Masher said: Like he's not going to use Trip Advisor anyway. Fair point, well made
Falkirk till I die Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 14 hours ago, kps022000 said: Any idea on type of food, budget (cheap and cheerful, mid priced, high end) As for drinking establishments, its not an area that I go out in a lot however if I was meeting a few mates we would drink in a few of Tattershall Castle (boat at embankment), Chandos (nice and cheap beer in London), The Porterhouse (great choice of beer), The French House (very traditional french pub steeped in history), Waxy o Connors (best of the 'irish' pubs), The Cross Keys (if you want to avoid tourists). There is a pub we always end up in that has someone playing a piano (not a performer, just someone in the pub) but I cannot remember the name of it. Provided you are not looking for something specific, there is enough bars and pubs that you can have one drink then move somewhere else if it is not your fancy, there are plenty of places to check out. If you are meeting quite early on Saturday, Punch and Judy in convent Garden is a good place to meet. It has a balcony where you can watch the covent garden street entertainers. Probably Italian or steak and mid priced. Won't be meeting until about 7 and probably have a drink somewhere first where we can have a blether without having to shout. My friend has not met my mates before, nor I hers so would be nice to have a civilised meeting first.
Falkirk till I die Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 2 hours ago, joecraigfanclub said: I think somewhere around the middle leaves you at Temple not Leicester Square. I would suggest the Coal Hole on the Strand. There is an underground bar called Gordons Wine bar on Viliers Street on the road leading down from the side of Charing Cross. Why not go against the Tore Andre Flo and go across the river as opposed to various cliched places around Leicester Square. Loads round the south bank and great views as you walk across Hungerford Bridge. Was thinking more of somewhere my friend didn't have to travel too far to hence Leicester Square/Covent Garden. Can't say I had considered 'over the water' before. Sounds a bit too much like Fife :-) Anywhere in particular you would suggest? Preferably somewhere we can get a drink after 11pm and not struggle to get a taxi back to our hotel!
Falkirk till I die Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Larky Masher said: Like he's not going to use Trip Advisor anyway. What's trip advisor??
IJM Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 10 hours ago, Larky Masher said: Go to the Won Kei in Wardour Street, great Chinese food. " Upstairs, Downstairs ! "
IJM Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 9 hours ago, joecraigfanclub said: I think somewhere around the middle leaves you at Temple not Leicester Square. I would suggest the Coal Hole on the Strand. There is an underground bar called Gordons Wine bar on Viliers Street on the road leading down from the side of Charing Cross. Why not go against the Tore Andre Flo and go across the river as opposed to various cliched places around Leicester Square. Loads round the south bank and great views as you walk across Hungerford Bridge. Good suggestions! I used to frequent those places in my time in London.
ironbrew Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 Can anyone here recommend a pub/restaurant/hotel in London for a Christmas meal on Christmas Day? Realise that most places are closed but I know a fair number of pubs open at midday and hotel restaurants may be open too. Not looking for anywhere expensive (though reading earlier comments about 100pp on a normal day make me think Christmas Day will mean sandwiches and wait till Boxing Day) so turkey,crackers and a bit of wine and beer would be fine. Anywhere central but especially Kings Cross/Euston area would be great.
Newryrep Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Forget 100 pp At around £15 a main course try lu livios between embankment Tube and The strand it is the best seafood tagilatlle in London that I have tasted ( tagliatelle Alle Coze) ask for no shells on the prawns though The Coal hole is ok for a drink but don't eat in it, Duke of Wellington int bad Sophies Steakhouse around the corner from the Lyceum Theatre (the Lion King)/duke of Wellington does a pretty decent steak at a pretty decent price given its location - plus they serve food later than most
joecraigfanclub Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 21 hours ago, ironbrew said: Can anyone here recommend a pub/restaurant/hotel in London for a Christmas meal on Christmas Day? Realise that most places are closed but I know a fair number of pubs open at midday and hotel restaurants may be open too. Not looking for anywhere expensive (though reading earlier comments about 100pp on a normal day make me think Christmas Day will mean sandwiches and wait till Boxing Day) so turkey,crackers and a bit of wine and beer would be fine. Anywhere central but especially Kings Cross/Euston area would be great. http://www.timeout.com/london/food-drink/london-restaurants-open-on-christmas-day
andymac Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 On 15 October 2016 at 7:52 PM, Larky Masher said: Go to the Won Kei in Wardour Street, great Chinese food. You are having a laugh right?
scotlad Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 15 hours ago, andymac said: You are having a laugh right? Why, does it cost A bomb?
bonzo Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 3 hours ago, scotlad said: Why, does it cost A bomb? Aye but the streets are paved with blood.
andymac Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 5 hours ago, scotlad said: Why, does it cost A bomb? No, it is cheap but the food is shit and they play on offering shit service.
Larky Masher Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 24 minutes ago, andymac said: No, it is cheap but the food is shit and they play on offering shit service. Now everybody thinks they're A.A. Gill.
andymac Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 25 minutes ago, Larky Masher said: Now everybody thinks they're A.A. Gill. Nope but it has crap food.
Larky Masher Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, andymac said: Nope but it has crap food. I take that back you don't think you're A.A. Gill, he couldn't be that concise and he has a sense of humour.
killiefaetheferry Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 On 10/16/2016 at 5:59 AM, IJM said: " Upstairs, Downstairs ! " No as good as the Tak Awa in Dundee.
Larky Masher Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, thplinth said: And he is a total whank. What is it about him you like so much? He isn't you.
scotlad Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 4 hours ago, bonzo said: Aye but the streets are paved with blood.
ironbrew Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 On 17/10/2016 at 9:27 PM, joecraigfanclub said: http://www.timeout.com/london/food-drink/london-restaurants-open-on-christmas-day Thanks. Seen meals on river cruises too but looking for something a bit less sophisticated and less expensive! I was in London on Christmas Day last year . Spent most of day waiting for lost luggage to be delivered from airport but had an excellent evening meal in pub which was part of a hotel (from outside looked like a pub rather than a hotel bar) in street between Westminster and Buckingham Palace so will try to find place again and see if they take bookings for midday.
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