A Room in Leith

The food was beautifully cooked, if a little bland in places and the ingredients were fresh and tasty, but the service can make or break a place and in this case we felt A Room In had missed the boat.  

Rosa’s Carnaby Soho

Rosa’s Thai seem a bit afraid of the chilli, my crispy squid has one small piece of semi dried chilli which itself seems to be dead as far as heat goes. This is a shame as the squid itself, while not being all that crispy, has come enrobed in a grease free batter and is tender and tasty. 

McQueen

A kind of theme bar, McQueen in Shoreditch is named after the craggy actor (“Steve’s” wouldn’t have quite the same effect). Style wise, we’re talking tobacco-dyed Chesterfields vying with mirrors and gilt to outdo the 70s chic

Fish Market, London restaurant

The D & D restaurants are all a bit different in style, but all seem to aim at being somewhere to rely on, whether it’s towards the high end at Cog d’Argent or a little bit touristy like the Butlers Wharf Chop House.  Fish Market seems to be swimming right in the middle.