All reader reviews by Alan McBride

Club Gascon

Eh...don't go for the summer lunch offer. The waiters make you feel like rubbish.

Food - mediocre in my view and too much froth everywhere.

Thursday, July 30, 2009
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4

The Cinnamon Club

Interesting take on Indian cuisine. Service could be improved. B- overall.

Thursday, July 30, 2009
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3

The Athenaeum

Very good quality food, very good service. What more can you say?

Thursday, July 30, 2009
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 7

St John Bread & Wine

You can't fault the quality of the food, but customer service is another matter, so much so that I won't return.

I made a booking for 9 people for a birthday celebration. I was not told that if the number rose to 10 then we would all have to choose from the feasting menu - in other words no choice whatsoever. When I called to increase the booking we ended up with an exceptionally limited choice of food for all courses. I was the customer - not the restaurant owner!!

As for the bill, it took the waiter 3 attempts to get the correct bill. Such a pity!

Thursday, July 30, 2009
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 5

Patara (Greek St)

Food was excellent but the service could be improved. It seemed to take them ages between courses.

Thursday, June 14, 2007
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3

Tiger Tiger

Went there last weekend. I thought the food was quite good - but service was a bit slow. Having said that, the restaurant was packed with hen parties.

Interesting to eat with loud music playing in the background.

Thursday, June 14, 2007
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5

Thai Square (Mansion House)

We went for lunch.

Food was fine, but the service was very poor. I couldn't understand what the waitresses were saying half the time. Attitude, attitude. As for service charge - shouldn't that be discretionary? I don't mind paying for good service but that should be at *my* discretion. I challenged the manager about this - he replied with the typical London response - none.

Doubt we'll be back.

Friday, February 10, 2006
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3