BITE user comments - Cheekage
Comments by Cheekage
Hoochimama's Bar Bistro, Tooting
FYI this isnt Gus. He (unlike other bar owners here) isnt sad enough to review his own bar.
I am a regular and love the place. It clearly just isnt for you.
30 Oct 2007 15:10
Gotta be honest - this bar rules. Its a shame the entrance is small enough to miss but the staff are lovely and the service spot on.
The food is ok, the pasta was nothig to write home about but all in all it was good enough for 3 visits in 2 weeks! Just wish it was open later!
10 Jul 2007 15:54
Hoochimama's Bar Bistro, Tooting
Vibeless?!?! What?!?! Did you catch it in the 5 minutes it is a bit quiet of a Sunday evening?
Hoochies is a friendly, sociable, relaxing bar where you always meet new people and can be assured of fantastic food.
There is always someone you know and the staff are top people. Never had a disappointing visit and I go there almost every day even if just to pop in and say hi to the friendly faces.
You think this classy bar is vibeless but you like the Colliers Tup...hmmmmmmmm! Nuff said really!
10 Jul 2007 15:50
Went here recently for a birthday thing with 10 mates.
First off the door policy is a pile of cr*p! Non existent. The club was full of chavs in baseball caps, Nike trainers and Burberry! We got there at 10.30 and already there was sick all over the floor in the ladies and everyone was hammered.
The staff got stroppy when we presented our buy one get one free drinks voucher and it was crammed to a point of annoying. The music is funky but there are lots of people in there just looking for a fight. Stroppy guys, bitchy girls and the whole night was a disappointment.
We left at 12 and that was too long. Smelt, felt and looked like a student union. Not at all like the pics on the website. Dont bother. Better night to be had in Edwards or The Bar down the road if it re opens. Failing that pay the extra and go to Clapham.
26 Mar 2007 16:37
Hoochimama's Bar Bistro, Tooting
I have to say that reading some of these comments I am a little surprised. I have lived in Tooting round the corner from Hoochies for 3 years and go at least once a week. The food is faultless and they do actually make the best lasagne (both veggie and meat) in the world - sorry Mum! Pizza is great, salads are fresh and the pancakes are to die for.
The cocktails are unique and the staff are always coming up with new ones. I even named a special one made for Halloween!
Yes it is true that the staff can be a bit slack when distracted by friends who come in but I think the same is true of any bar or pub, it just notices more here cos it is quite small. Anyway that side of things is set to improve.
The bar has a great "Hoochies family" type atmosphere. Went there for New Year and the DJ was great, not too loud and there was space to dance in the back too. Service was fast especially for such a busy night and the staff did a great job. Think regular DJ nights would be great!
Drinks are well priced and overall it is far friendlier and much better value than many places in Tooting.
And I agree with Matildas comments about the owner... ;o)
4 Jan 2007 14:13
The Spirit Bar Cafe, Tooting
Closed for good due to going bankrupt - thank god! NOw the drug dealers have to go some place else.
Will be re opening soon tho as something much better...watch this space
17 Mar 2008 15:03