Banners

We have been to Banners numerous times and the service has always been laid back but attentive and friendly. The food is tasty and the portions are pretty big. Best of all is the atmosphere - it successfully combines being both a relaxed bar and unpretentious restaurant. The staff have mostly been the same for years and obviously enjoy working here. For a friendly, chilled place to eat in North London, I couldn't recommend it higher!
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Jon Crwys-Williams
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Friday, May 15, 2009

I am actually shocked to read some of the reviews on here... I found the service in Banners to be very friendly and attentive, without being overbearing. Our glasses were always topped up, the food was incredible and we even left with a doggy bag at the end of the evening.

Also, Banners is not supposed to be an 'American style' restaurant, it is filled with Carribean-esque food and is very laid back and hippie-ish... if it's an American style restaurant you want, there's a burger joint round the corner!!
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Steph
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, May 11, 2009

I visited Banners with my partner and our two teenagers and we all loved it. The service was very good and the staff were attentive and chatty. We all loved the food and the eclectic and healthy food choices. The beers and smoothies were lovely although I've had better Pina Colada's.

I'm very shocked at the reviews on here and would recommend Banners very highly.
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Dawn Anderson
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, April 08, 2009

I agree with most of the reviews about the rude staff at Banners!

I went there on a Saturday afternoon with my boyfriend. I arrived at the restaurant first and asked the waitress what was on the specials she looked at me as if I asked her to do something really difficult "I can tell you what the specials are now but I will probably have to repeat myself again when your boyfriend arrives however I will tell you anyway since you can't wait 5 minutes!" Unbelieveble attitude!

The restaurant wasn't even that busy and there was only 3 things on the specials, it really wasn't that difficult and my boyfriend wasn't even interested in the specials anyway!
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Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, March 31, 2009

went 4 valentines with my partner and children.

we all enjoyed the food and service.

the portions are large and good value 4 ££.

defo go there again.

would recomend it :)
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mel
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Sunday, February 15, 2009

Went to Banners last night for a relaxed dinner with a couple of friends. The food was very good, particularly the jerk chicken and fried plantain. However, the serice was absolutely AWFUL. The waitress serving us was rude, unhelpful and extremely slow.

The only reason I came here was for the food.... it is quite a drive from my home. I shall not be returning anytime soon. Unless it's for take away!
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Ash, London
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Food 8 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Have always enjoyed Banners. Good food together with wacky staff that add much to a great atmosphere. Sit at a table for a meal with friends or kids ,or at the bar for an easy bite alone or with a. n. other. Music and memorabilia on the walls complement and complete the total package. Have been many times. Would recommend and am going back this evening.
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john hurley
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Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Disgusting service! There is no excuse for it. Banners is suppose to be an American style restaurant but they certainly do not follow America's concept of top customer service!
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Food 8 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, February 03, 2009

My triend took me here as a belated birhtday treat and my a BIG LET DOWN!!! Very rude staff, service very poor, as for the food, the amount I left on my plate must have been a sgn that I was not impressed. Stodgy rice, food tasted very bland. Wish we never bothered as I felt my friend just wasted her money. Live near by to this place, but would never visit here again.
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Sharon
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Sunday, January 18, 2009

Have been to Banners on several occasions and found the food to be lovely. The portions are very good and yep its not the cheapest place but always enjoy the food and service. I would recommend the jerk chicken and any specials that have jerked fish. Definately a good place to go with friends or family. Need more restaurants like this one.

Someone left a review in October 2008 about the bad service, not sure what this person was getting at by referring to the bar persons nationality (eastern european?) what reference does this have? I am surprised that many locals think the same about Banners, as per the review, as this place is always booked out and not somewhere where you can just walk in and hope by chance you get a table, if you do your lucky.
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EBatch - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Thursday, January 08, 2009