The Samuel Pepys

Dreadful! Do not waste your time or money going here. I can't believe this has such a high average. These people must have very low standards and are very easily pleased!
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prothers - View all reviews by this user
1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Saturday, June 11, 2011

I organised food/drinks here after a work boat party recently. We were given a really nice area (right at the front, with a lovely view of the river and the Tate), despite the fact it was a really busy and looked after really well by the staff all night (my boss even insisted I leave a £100 tip on our tab). Food was yummy (especially the mini burgers) and in very large quantities! One thing I would say is that there are too many smokers on the balcony which is a real turn-off for people who just want to have a drink there and take in the view. Maybe they should ban smoking there and make smokers go outside like at other places? Otherwise, a really good night so thanks to the staff.
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CarolineP - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Well, as I should have realised, with a name like this, it was never going to deliver. The location is amazing, the views unbeatable- across the river to Tate Modern but this is basically a City bar with ambitions way beyond what it can deliver.

The service was appalling - luckily the view to the river was stunning, unfortunately the bar allows smokers on the blacony, and every time another fag-ash-lil went out to smoke themselves to death we were hit by a huge gust a cold air (it was a very windy day!)

The waiter came over for our drinks order, seemed disappointed we didn't know straight away what food we wanted and then took 20 minutes to return.

The risotto with tiger prawns was bland beyond belief - in fact it was tasteless, I was never offered any Parmesan, nor black pepper. I avoided the burger as the waiter admitted that it wasn't made in the kitchen but bought in, and went for the fattiest, greasiest Rib eye steak I have ever eaten.

This place is perfect for drinks and pizza (and smokers!!) avoid everything else!!
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wayno - View all reviews by this user
3 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Sunday, February 28, 2010