Light Bar

This place looks a cut above from the outside but once you’re into the bar, sat on one of the tiny school classroom chairs at a dirty plastic table it soon becomes more tacky than classy. There’s no subtle chic lighting, it’s simply dark. I would imagine that if you saw it in the harsh light of day that it would resemble nothing more than a student union bar.

If you like a bar where you need to shout at the top of your voice to speak to someone standing next to you then this is the place for you. The music was far too loud for our group of friends to enjoy each other’s company. It seems, like so many other bars, that the staff enjoy the music more whilst working rather than it being set at a level to create a good atmosphere.

You’re obviously paying over the odds for drinks because of the supposed calibre of the establishment. However you can’t fail to be disappointed. If you’re paying £15 for a cocktail you want to feel that it’s worth waiting for. It wasn’t, and yet you’re still expected to hand over a 15% tip for the privilege.

If you want good cocktails, go elsewhere. If you want good music, go elsewhere. If you want a good atmosphere, go elsewhere. Want to be disappointed? Go to the Light Bar.
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Rik Osborne
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Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Monday, October 23, 2006

The light bar london is one of the best bars i've been to so far, I went last saturday 6th may and i did not expect much. I was surprised to see great but wierd decor, the people in there were friendly and the door staff were on hand to help if needed.

I was pleasantly surpirsed to see a good sounding dj in this place, he played the right music to make my friends and i dance. I was suprised at how friendly he was, when lets face it dj's in places like this are just damn right rude, but not this guy, a dj i would hire if I could. A great night with great music, great people and great drinks.
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Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Thursday, May 11, 2006

Awful!! Rude staff who seem to think they are a cut above everyone. This place is so up itself and massively overpriced. Definitely not what you expect from a bar that tries to position iself as the cutting edge of London night life.
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Aisling Keogh
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Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Friday, March 24, 2006

The best bar in London i have been to for ages, the drinks are to die for - take a little while to prepare but then they are very fresh. Service was fun, relaxed and very friendly - not at all what i expected. And to top it all a late licence for those who are lucky enough to get on the guest list. bring your credit card but you will not be dissapointed.
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, January 16, 2006