We often go to the theatre and it seems that audience members using their phone/iPads in the theatre is more and more prevalent these days. It was always an issue but since the pandemic it has become a major issue. You have people recording the show and taking photos throughout the shows. The theatres reaction […]
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When you think of The Ivy, what do you think of? Do you think of a restaurant regularly used by celebrities, in Covent Garden, or do you think of a regular chain restaurant? The Ivy was and still is a celebrity dining hangout in Central London. I have seen many a celebrity going in and
What do you think about Themes in restaurants? Many restaurants use regular nights to attract customers. What do you think of them? From Pie & Mash Night and Steak Night in local pubs, Specialist nights in Fine Dining Restaurants, Beef Wellington Night, Chefs Menu, with or without Wine Pairings. There are also a variety of
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Do you ever get seated in a restaurant and feel unhappy with the location? I often get seated somewhere and if it was just me and Dave I would complain but when I am with friends I am reluctant to say anything. What would you do? Would you feel unhappy or ask to move? I
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However, we booked a Virgin Voyage, as we had always been impressed with Virgin’s Customer Service. We have always been big supporters of the Virgin Brand, being classed as frequent Virgins, back in the day, and even invited to Richard Branson’s to a party. Whilst we had lots of admin issues, pre-cruise – that we
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As I get older I don’t frequent bars the same as I used to. However, there are some bars that are worth going to. The HarBar on the 6th, is one of those bars. It is noted as one of Southampton’s best drinking and dining destinations. It is a spectacular rooftop destination, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows
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Restaurants, as you know I go to quite a few and whilst I know food isn’t always perfect. Sometimes dishes aren’t quite what you expect or others the food tastes awful………but it is awful or just not to your taste? You don’t like the food, it is not as expected or it is cold. What
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Local restaurants, I can’t do this Blog without mentioning my go to restaurant. My happy place. The Swan at West Malling, in Kent, is just amazing. The main restaurant has always been really modern and light. However, the Garden Terrace is just amazing ,in both summer and winter. The food is incredible and the menus
Over the last few years UK hotels have upped their game with their coffee shops. Historically hotels had large grand restaurants or grubby canteen type restaurants but all that has changed. Most major hotel brands now having modern coffee shops, with smart uncomplicated menus and a vast arrays of drinks, other than coffee. My current
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I prefer the smaller theatre than a big venue. There are lots of great large theatres in London and around the Country but there are some great small theatres. My favourite smaller theatre in Central London is The Other Palace. It was previously owned by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and it has been recently purchased
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