Nam Long-Le Shaker

This place is one of my old favourites- always a great time had with many of my friends over the past 10 years. The flaming ferrari- recommended when in Nam long, not an easy drink to take, but its all about the unexpected at this place.The staff always make me feel welcome, and you never know who you will bump into in this place. For sure this place is more famous for its cocktails, but the food is great. Can get super busy and loud on the weekends, at times ive been turned away , but its just that popular. Hope this place thrives on for another 25 years, a real contribution to the scene!
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Jonathan
8 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, July 01, 2010

Been coming here on and off for the last two years and had the worst experience of my life recently. The doorman is the rudest doorman I've ever met in my life and should be fired. The entry is 5 pounds (already an outrage in itself, because it's a BAR, for crying out loud!). He failed to give me the correct change and when I pointed it out, started screaming, denying that I gave him any money at all (while he had my crumpled bills in his hand), after which threw the money in my face, shoved me aside and yelled to never go back there again. Forget it! There are much better places on that street anyway, and I'm not taking this from some guy who can't add and subtract properly! Stay away from this place, unless you want to have your night ruined by someone who has anger management issues.
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Saturday, June 05, 2010

Never failed me- been coming here forever. Wont find a place like this anywhere in london- Nam long has hosted many parties for me and my friends over the years. It is what it is! not fancy stuffy dishes, hearty food and lethal cocktails you don't even know you're sipping alcohol.
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Laila
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Had much better food elsewhere! Drinks o.k but not even worth paying for; had much better quality food and drink not too far from here - and yes- only about five minutes drive away!
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john
1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Friday, April 16, 2010

How can you not love this place. Been coming here for years a place where every one knows your name. My waitresses are always attentive,....the bar is also open late from monday through to saturday, a godsend in the chelsea area, Pricey but what do you expect, you're not on the kingsland road, They dont have pho but their vietnamese nem (spring rolls) are simply amazing.
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Graham - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, April 12, 2010

This is a true diamond- always have a good time here with our group of friends over from Paris. Never found a better passion fruit martini! Food is great, staff are great- owner has a laser very funny guy! all part of the experience. Nice to get something different in London, expect some noise, the flaming ferraris at full throttle can get messy!
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Pierre
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, April 12, 2010

Ripped off. Bad food and so called cocktails. Dont even bother!!!
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jason
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Great food, great atmosphere- looking for a fun, different, night out with friends this is the place to go to. A place everyone knows in chelsea- a favorite hangout, ! a sexy bar and grreat people, it can get packed wed- sat nights as the bar is open till 2. not always a queue but at times expect to wait- this is no ordinary place. The owner for 23 years is a darling and if warms to you, he has some magnificent tales! Dont sit in his chair- you'll see why....The food is a mix with chinese and is very tasty, ask the waitress to guide you and try the grilled beef pancakes! if only they had one in new york!
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Chessy - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Do not even bother. This place is the worst bar i've been to ever. The owner treats his staff so badly, which in turn is why people receive bad service. AVOID this place at all costs as this place should be closed down. Purely to ensure that people should never be treated in such an appalling way.
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William
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Friday, August 14, 2009

Dominic obviously forgot that a soiree in Nam Long Le Shaker is about so much more than the food.

A sense of humour failure about this little gem of a place quite obviously means only one thing: said person has never delighted in the equisite experience of downing one of their signature (and lethal) "Flaming Ferrari" cocktails, to the kitsch sound of a motor revving...... and then proceeding to hug a lamp post all night.

Nam Long Le Shaker is a tried, tested and trusted formula, always fun and something for everyone in there from the food, the cocktails , nibbles or even the decor.

My favourite cocktail is their Strawberry Daquiri, a swimming pool of pink yumminess, accompanied with prawn crackers and chicken satay... I couldn't be happier.
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Catherine
9 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Friday, May 15, 2009