Reviews by Biagi1982

Ping Pong (Restaurant)
20 August 2006

This place gets VERY busy! Went on a Thursday and decided to eat elsewhere as the queue was 20m long and winding down the road! Came back on the Friday at 9pm and had to wait at the bar (which is very nice) for 20 mins, which was fine.

Food was great, drinks also nice. Between 4 of us (and at 3 cocktail drinks each and 11 dishes) the whole bill came to just under £100, which we thought was pretty reasonable).

I've had better dim sum, but the atmosphere was great, the crowd is very young (no-one seemed over 30), and the loos are worth a visit! Would definitely go again.

Ice Bar (Bar)
20 August 2006

This place is worth going to just to say you've been. However I wouldn't go back - it's a bit gimmicky, and I was so cold I had to go outside or I would have passed out (make sure you wear the gloves provided before you pick up the drink!).

It's better to book if possible; you will be given a 40 minute slot. It costs £15 to enter and you get a free double shot of Absolut vodka in an ice beaker.

Slightly disappointing interior - I thought there would be ice-sculptures but it was more like a few blocks of ice and an ice bar. They could have done far more with the decor. Definitely worth a visit though.

Tantra (Club)
20 August 2006

This place is great for hiring out if you are having a work do - we've had several there and the atmosphere/decor is really nice. However, judging by the other reviews it's probably not the kind of place you would want to go for a night out with friends - I probably wouldn't.

Kabaret's Prophecy (Club)
20 August 2006

We went on an all-expenses-paid night out here on a Wednesday and it was packed right out. It was like walking into a 50Cent video - the people hanging out here definitely spend a lot of time and money on their appearance! I wouldn't go if I was paying, but if you have a limitless budget it's great.

The decor is really nice, and the dance floor is cool. If I were paying, I would be a bit annoyed at the amount of people let in - I like some space when I dance, not being crushed by other people. If you want a table, be prepared to fork out a lot of money. The music was great - RnB.

The Player (Bar)
20 August 2006

I've been here twice now, and both times we had a wonderful time. This place is great for both couples and groups, especially if you want to go somewhere classy but not full of snobs or chavs like some of the other PM clubs around Soho. There's nothing really bad to say about this place - plenty of seating, a small area for dancing, and the DJ was great.

It claims to be Members only, but we've got in with no problems (cover was £5). If it was a group of men, I don't know if they would get in, but I've been in mixed groups both times and had no difficulty. HUGE selection of drinks, reasonably priced (start from about £6).

Gilgamesh (Restaurant)
20 August 2006

This place is awesome - my friend and I were taken aback by its sheer size. It is expensive, but if you have a limitless budget as we did for this occasion, it's really fun. The VIP area is nice, and the food is beautifully presented. The prices are similar to what you would expect to pay in the up-market bars/clubs in the West End. There's no cover charge, which is nice, but if you want a table/VIP entry you will need to book.

The decor is certainly elaborate! However, the website makes the whole place look like it's decorated in a Moroccan style, which it isn't (though it's still nice anyway). Overall, definitely worth visiting for a few drinks, even if you don't stay all night.