We went on a search for an amazing Sunday Roast and ventured a bit out of central London to The Old…read moreQueen's Head. Here we found an absolutely magical pub full of history, unexpected (and maybe kinky?) surprises, beautiful staff, and fabulous food. If the mirror ball doesn't just make you happy when you enter the second floor dining room, then you are just hopelessly unhappy. Then entire restaurant (and I explored all three floors because I'm nosy) was just beautifully decorated. We made reservations and arrived around 12:30pm (pre-matinee meal), and while not busy at arrival, the pub quickly filled with an assortment of locals that I could not have case better if I tried. I desperately wish I was a local and this was my neighborhood pub! Food and drinks: the roast was everything I hoped it would be! As a southerner (US), I grew up with Sunday roasts, though slightly different. All I can say is that the roast beef was the closest I have ever tasted to my grandmothers - the beef was so tender and the gravy almost made me lick the plate. The sticky toffee pudding was irresistible and I am embarrassed to say I made sounds of pleasure that are not usually heard at the dinner table (at least... a public table). The staff was as equally yummy as the food - I hate to objectify people, but the staff gear were the best looking and most-smiling staff we encountered in London! I left with a major crush on the hostess and the bartender! I can't imagine what this place turns into in a Friday or Saturday night, but I will be finding out during my next visit to London!

Sunday roast at the Old Queens Head. Food was superb. Cocktails perfect and service was attentive…read moreand friendly. If you're not into stairs ask to be seated downstairs

Stay clear of this place! The charming hipster 70's wooden lodge look and fairly decent fast food…read morecan't make-up for the absolute lack of hygiene (Cockroaches crawling the walls) and the terribly inattentive staff. Went there at noon but we had to wait 20 mins before the cook would return (he was out for lunch). So we were taking in the atmosphere, noticed the grime on the table (probably hasn't been wiped in a long time. We ordered a Chilli Dog, Tots with Beer Sauce and a Veggie Dog. We had to ask the waitress three times until we got napkins, ketchup and cutlery for the tots that were starting to dissolve in the beer sauce. In the middle of our meal I noticed things moving on the walls. A family of cockroaches coming out from behind the booth. WTF?! It made our skin crawl to sit in that cesspool, so we quickly ate up (while closely expecting every bite). Had to pay 23 quid for it, which is IMO unjustifiably high for fast food. As I was paying I informed the waitress of the infestation problem, and she just brushed it off as a constant issue. No apology whatsoever. Disgusting place.

Been a while since I've been here and for all its small space it's the events it holds that really…read moremake it. Hip hop is a music genre I love and they do hip hop karaoke on a Thursday night. Monday's they have just started to do an event based around guest speakers and showcasing hip hop music videos; choosing their favourites and showing them why. I love an event where you learn or simply have fun. So though it's not a place is typically hang out because of the crowded small space, the hip hop vibe it clearly favours is something I feel is always missing with London and I embrace when I find.

I have only ever been here once with one of my favourite people in the world, we were intrigued to…read moresee what a 'bed bar' entailed, my only experience being seeing one on Sex and the City. So we paid our £10 entrance fee and went in. RUBBISH! There were very few beds, but mostly the place was filled with really drunk people dancing to chart house music. I was livid, and tried to get my money back on the grounds of false advertising, it didn't work and i got physically removed by a bouncer. A total and utter let down, with such a great selection of bars in Shoreditch it's really no necessary to ever go here.

Bedroom Bar, located in the backstreets of Shoreditch, pretty much does what it says on the tin…read more There is a bar and there are beds. The exterior to the place looks fairly shabby but upon entering and climbing the stairs you'll find a nice space consisting of two differently themed rooms each housing it's own bar and beds. As the evening progresses the place fills up with a mixture of trendy shoreditch kids and London professionals but the place still retains a very relaxed atmophere. My main problem with this place is the music, it's bloody awful, consisting of fairly dire funky house and commercial dance. Entrance also feels a little steep at £10, considering this place is definitly more of a bar than a club. I can't escape the feeling that Bedroom Bar will probably be a flash in the pan. Their are a thousand better places nearby to choose from and the only thing packing in the punters right now is the novelty of getting wasted on a bed. Decent but not worth getting out of bed for. (Ha...ha)

Love this place. This is my go to every time we are in soho. The drinks are ok but it's nolstalgic…read morefor me. The owner is a doll and the decor is one of a kind. Come here for a drink to start your night and come back at the end of the night for a finisher. Please don't ever close!

Listen, if you're looking to dip your toe in the gay pool that is Soho, I think this subterranean…read morebar lounge is the ideal starting point. Embarrassingly Jamie W. and I had not really explored London's gay subculture before, and we saw images of this particular bar on YouTube. We thought this might be the spot to target. Turned out we were right because it was surprisingly quiet on a Sunday evening compared to a congested zoo like Compton's. The dimly lit space was decorated with a combination of Barbie kitsch and faux-floral delights. The bartender, a gentlemanly young man, was genuinely delightful, and immediately made us feel relaxed with his banter. Jamie ordered the £11 Sunset Cruise, a tantalizing mix of different rums, coconut, apricot liqueur, and pineapple juice (photo: https://yelp.to/ILAB8Cpofh). Tropical yet bold enough to raise Jamie's freak flag. He was a happy camper. I went rather predictably with the $12 Cosmopolitan just because I was searching for my inner Carrie Bradshaw (photo: https://yelp.to/ILAB8Cpofh). She's in there somewhere. It was good enough for us to hang in the bar for a good while. There were plenty of sitting areas where we could feel we could hold a semi-private conversation about whether we'd still do Ricky Martin at age 52. The answer was an unequivocal yes, but you knew that already, didn't you? Indeed it was a friendly society here. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...libations with unique stylings AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...unique decorations in a uniquely underground setting SERVICE - the bartender had our best interests in mind TOTAL - friendly is the right descriptor RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

I enjoyed live music in a lively atmosphere at the famously well known London Jazz Cafe. The…read moreevening was even more special because it was my birthday. This was a spontaneous stop while I was in Camden town, passed by LJC and couldn't resist going inside. There was a cover charge to enter ($30), which was completely overpriced for entertainment that was just okay. No review of the food as I did not partake; I arrived just after having dinner nearby. There isn't a lot of seating, mostly standing room. But a very chill/laidback vibe. I came I saw I conquered! Would I go again? Sure. If the musical entertainment is worth it, absolutely!

Most of us are suckers for beauty....and silly you I am not talking about just humans.....building…read morecan be beautiful too!! Check this beauty out! The beauty of the outside is a eye catcher!! Yes I like architecture so it truly caught my eye. Once you walk in the vibe is like most clubs. Not too much differences. They have two bars one on each side. They also have an upstairs where you can sit down and eat. It's very close seating. The food they have on the menu is decent. I had the vegan burger with fries and it was delicious!! Love when the bun is not bigger than the burger itself so that was a win. I also had a few drinks and they were all on point as well. Just as a warning the two nights I was there you are not able to get whatever drink you want, there are certain drinks they have available that they can make or of course they have well drinks as well. I was a bit disappointed by that because I really wanted to have a nice mixed cocktail. The staff were very nice. Didn't have any issues. All in all, just place to watch some great music from talented musicans!

We went to the blues jam tonight. The music was very good…read more And I had a fun time singing and blowing harp. Friendly staff. Great posters! Sound level was very reasonable. The host managed all the musicians and traffic very well. Good players and singers. Howard Blu Maryland,

ain't nothing but a late night out in soho…read more... ain't nothing but a side street that also houses dishoom, clearly a distraction for anyone hungry. ain't nothing but an overflowing crowd being told outdoors drinking ceases after 10pm? ain't nothing but a one in, one out queuing system, so just stand patiently in line for entry. ain't nothing but relief from the outdoors elements in exchange for a sardines packed indoors on a monday night because there's no cover charge? ain't nothing but jostling for precious real estate as you inch yourself towards the bar to quench your thirst. ain't nothing but cashless transactions, even a cashless tipping machine, just tap and go! ain't nothing but a beer in one hand and a cup of nuts in the other, still inching ever so slowly towards the stage. ain't nothing but non stop live music and a boisterous appreciative crowd making room to groove along. ain't nothing but a long wait to poach one of a handful of tables to sit and soak in the ambience, freeing up your hands to clap! ain't nothing but enthusiastic jamming sets right up till 12.45am. ain't nothing but a good late night out in soho!

My wife and I quite literally stumbled into this place during one of THOSE nights, and I'm so glad…read morewe did. Ambiance was great, decor was fun, and the music was the perfect volume -- you could have a conversation without others hearing, but you didn't have to yell. The cocktails were all presented in a fun way. I don't remember the names of any of them because again, it was one of THOSE nights, but we enjoyed all of them. Definitely a bit of a hidden gem and I hope to be back sometime!

This bar has a nice open mic for performers and the outside smoking area is great for smokers and…read morenon-smokers alike.

Long have I pontificated about the mighty Solid Rock Cafe in Glasgow, the undisputed king of the…read morerock pub north of the border. It's pushed hard for it's title by The Black Rose and Black Bull, both in Edinburgh. The Crobar, however, is my undisputed king of the south. I absolutely, positively, unequivocally LOVED this bar. The jukebox is awesome - custom built compilations of songs by group or genre. I heard everything from UFO to Nine Inch Nails while I was there. The drinks are pretty cheap for a central London bar... as in I didn't do a double take when I was charged. The decor is astounding! 2000AD pages adorn the walls, mixed in with other comic pages from the 80s and 90s... it's amazing. The bar doesn't have any draft beers, but does have an amazing range of bottles and spirits. The punters were all readily accepting of someone that clearly wasn't a regular, and there was a fair bit of banter and laughter between everyone, whether they knew you or not. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, even being quite clear that the beers they'd just put in the fridge weren't cold so they were selling them under protest! I was there a lot of the night, and can't say enough positive, happy, good things about them, or the place as whole. Even entertainment was provided by a small dog that was quite the thief, swiping half a vodka and coke while it's owner was distracted. Not sure that happens every night though... Seriously though... if you like your music a little loud, your decor a little wild, and you time to be filled in a pleasant environment, then for me, this is THE place to visit. It's on my list of must visit places for London now. Go. You deserve it.

Dropped in on my last night in London hoping to hangout with some metalheads…read more What do I get? A bunch of bitch ass posers wanting to play Red Hot Chili Peppers!!! If you actually fucking pay to play Sweet Child Of Mine, or any fucking shitty ass Red Hot Chili Peppers song on the juke box, you deserve to be hung with rusty fucking barbed wire and bitch slapped like a pinata with real Gibson Explorers and Flying V's. HAIL SATAN!!! \m/666\m/