It’s been a fairly quiet week for me, in terms of reviewing and auditing new venues, as I’ve just been so busy with work. But, ever the multi-tasker, I managed to sneak in a couple of meetings at stylish venues which allowed me to kill two birds with one stone. One of these was a…
As I mentioned last week I was looking forward to going to the theatre and seeing The Book of Mormon with Lieutenant No.2. The Independent said it’s a “wilfully offensive, sharply funny musical”, from the creators of South Park, (Trey Parker and Matt Stone). I’d heard about it when it was on Broadway and won 9 Tony Awards and unusually…
I’ve been to two pub/restaurants recently that according to their staff were accessible. They were, to a certain extent but there’s always something they omit to tell you and it’s not because they’re forgetful it’s just that unless you’ve ‘walked a mile in my shoes’ (not a good metaphor when you’re in a wheelchair) you’re…
If you’re going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year why not treat yourself to a stylish and accessible hotel? We hear so often about festival goers slumming it and sleeping on a friend’s sofa or even the floor, but we think people deserve better. As we reported last year, you spend enough time during…
I have been meaning to write about the Prince Alfred as I have been a number of times. The food is quite good it’s not too expensive. It’s a Young’s pub and has an OK disabled toilet and is accessible. Efficient service and of course a pub like atmosphere. Good for a meal after going…
Powder Keg Diplomacy is on St John’s Hill, Clapham Junction. Powder Keg Diplomacy aim “to serve approachable seasonal British fare that is set in an urban colonial environment, appealing to a new generation of diners looking for ingredients & dishes that are truly seasonal”. The cocktails and punches are influenced by “Victorian imagination, ingenuity and innovation” – the food and…
Poulet Rouge is a simple but enjoyable restaurant in Balham serving – you guessed it – chicken which we visited recently for a post-New Year lunch. The menu is unfussy, pretty much just offering different fractions of chicken (quarter, half or whole) with sides, chips and sauces to go alongside it. All the side dishes…
Porterhouse North is one of the Porterhouse Brewing Company’s bars in Glasnevin, Dublin. It’s found in a former garage that has been converted into a quirky art deco bar. It’s a good alternative to some of the more central Porterhouse places if you’re not in the centre of Dublin. The main focus of the bar…