Janets Bar, South Kensington

I really don't know why people are being so critical of Janet�s Bar. I�ve had countless amazing nights there with having drinks with mates, getting to meet new people, enjoying the live music and chatting to Janet herself, who has only ever been welcoming, and absolutely nothing like the people below have portrayed her. In London, especially in this area, it's once in a blue moon you find an unaffected bar. It's got a cool American vibe and easy-going atmosphere, great drinks (with a huge selection of them) and free snacks!! Janet's is always busy, particularly on weekends when I tend to go, and we leave in the early hours of the morning in a very good mood. The service is the best of anywhere I�ve been before. You don't have to wait around. So many pretentious bars in London just ignore their customers and leave you standing at the bar waiting to be served. As for prices, if you think about the fact it's Chelsea not Camden where you've chosen to go have a drink, the prices are to be expected! There's obviously tonnes of regulars and that's a giveaway- people like going back because it's just FUN. There are cocktails, beers, wine, spirits; it's laid-back and you can sit outside on the terrace, listen to a good music, get offered free snacks and genuinely have a fantastic night. Disregard the naysayers please if you want to go somewhere authentic and unique. Janet's is ace.

7 Oct 2011 10:33