The Golden Heart, Shoreditch

Seemed okay from the outside, but got shafted twice by the bar staff. Whilst there I went to the bar three times to get the same round of two drinks. The first time I was charged �8. Second time it was �8.70 for some reason, and then the girl said she could only give me �1 change from a tenner because the till had run low on coins! Third time it was �8-something, I couldn't quite hear the last bit, but she (a different girl this time) didn't give me any change back from the �9 I handed over. Just started serving the next customer. The place was packed so I didn't have the energy to argue over a few pence (although I now wish I had). Perhaps they are just clueless, but it seems odd to be fleeced twice in a row like that by different bar staff.

8 Sep 2012 11:08

The Alma, Newington Green

Looks okay for a pint every now and then, but we were disappointed with the food and service. The food is very pricey for what it is. My dish comprised one small grilled chicken breast, some potato wedges and a bit of broccoli. This cost �13.50! The fondant with ice cream arrived without ice cream. When we pointed this out, the waitress was polite but unhelpful. The ice cream unexpectedly arrived 15 minutes later. No problem if the food was half the price, but you should expect better given what they charge.

15 Apr 2011 18:49

The Prince, Stoke Newington

Staff have always been cheerful and friendly when I have visited. Despite it's modern refurbishment it's still an inviting place in a nice quiet residential street in Stoke Newington.

1 Sep 2009 14:12