The Alexandra, Clapham

It's an OK pub. Packed on a Saturday night, as you'd expect from being so near the tube. A big downside was the state of the gents' toilets. Terrible! The bit needs a refit, stat. They might want to cut down on the amount of stools at the bar during peak times. Pretty frustrating obstacles when it's heaving.

1 Apr 2007 16:22

The Windsor Castle, Kensington

Heard a lot about the place so went there one Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately couldn't get a seat in the garden so we sat inside. Lovely garden though and the clientele seemed very amenable. Unlike the bar staff were young, surly and constantly pre-occupied. There didn't seem to be any management keeping them in check. The service lacked politeness (in some cases not a word was uttered!).

The food was awful for the price. �8.50 for an Angus burger which arrived in a tiny faux wooden bowl. This was filled with a wilting pile of grey chips, a bog standard catering burger in a bun with a lamentable salad. At least Dick Turpin wore a mask! All in all a mediocre experience. Could do much better....

20 Jul 2005 13:37