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The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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A smart, prickly and rewarding view of sexual and emotional confusion
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Kitchen W8
Too long and drawn out but very entertaining with excellent special effects
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Alex has a strong powerful voice and was faultless, she is far better now than she was on the X-Factor
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We finally managed to get back to this one and were very pleasantly surprised. The recent makeover - it still smells of new paint - has put a very individual stamp on it, which is a good thing.
From the striking black and gold exterior to the cream and blood red interior (classy, not tarty, honest) the refurb has been handled very well.
It's not huge, with a large bar taking up a good chunk of the main room, but it doesn't feel cramped. And it's obviously striking a positive chord with the locals, judging by the number that were in when we visited last.
The staff are friendly enough, and the management are trying really hard to make this a local community focal point, with activities ranging from live music to a knitting club, to film nights, a book club, regular quiz and best of all, Tuesday's curry night!
The food's very good, if a bit fussy (the burger came with cheese and bacon and onion relish - as well as mayo taking it just that step too far) and you can expect to pay gastropub prices, which also isn't surprising in the current climate.
They're obviously dedicated to decent local beer, sourced through the Society of Independent Brewers, with mostly local (read Greater London) real ales on the pumps.
There's also a reasonable wine list which won't break the bank, either. While we don't often get to Streatham, this is a pub that's worth the trip.
Nearest station: Streatham
Food review: Very good menu with reasonable choice. The Burger was very good, if a little too many ingredients on top. The handcut chips were slabs of potato, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside. Very nice.
Food rating: 3 Food value: 2
Features: dog friendly, traditional pub games, live music, outdoor seating, 1 pool table, quiz night Wednesday
Details are correct at the time of publication - please check with venue before booking.
