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“A lovely little cafe I came across as being new to the area and on maternity leave. The surrounding park is gorgeous and I often pit stop at Sassis for some iced coffee and a snack :) The owner, Wayne, was super accommodating for my little one’s first birthday and let us reserve a few tables for our family & friends. The staff were amazing, very friendly & helpful throughout the day! Food & drink, as always, was great too :) Definitely recommend this lovely little cafe to anyone, we’ll be back again soon!”

“On my very first visit, I was made to feel totally at home & was introduced to a menu of tantalisingly unusual cocktails. I can vouch for the Espresso Martini which was gloriously indulgent - thank you Dylan. Sarah’s Place may be small but it’s cosy & welcoming & has already become a favourite.”

“Harshad was super friendly and kind. So helpful and patient. The location is clean and well spaced out. Very welcoming. Exceptional customer service! Great takeaway on a Thursday!”

“Just visited for the first time whilst walking my dog....so fab that a coffee place is open this early (7.30am) that I can grab a hot drink and go for a dog walk at the same place before work. Lovely coffee, pastries and very friendly staff”

“Really, really lovely pizza in the evenings. Possibly the best in the Crystal Palace / Penge / Beckenham area? Don't let the front of the shop fool you, there is a lovely dining area in the back with a live grape vine covering the ceiling. With the peak summer evening heat and some Europop being played it was almost like being on the Mediterranean! Seems like they prefer people to book in advance, but they accepted our unannounced group of five, and we all seriously enjoyed our food. Definitely going back.”

“Pistachios In The Park is simply one of the most charming, friendliest cafes that clearly takes no shortcuts in serving delicious food of the highest quality. Set in formal, tree-lined garden housing a naval burial site, playground and community centre, the cafe is ideallic for those who want a peaceful ambience. Make no mistake, due to its popularity, it can get very busy but you'll be spolied for choice with space as much as you will with what's on the menu. Ran by husband and wife team, Gary and Victoria and their wonderful team, you can rest assured you'll be met with a warm welcome, fun banter, and chit chat like youre one of the locals, (Even if you're not.) I personally come for the cooked full English breakfast but there is plenty of choice on offer! Everything from sweet pastries, more savoury snacks, all of which are homemade, delicious salads and variety of hot and cold beverages to wash it down with. All the staff are fantastic and nothing is too much trouble. If you fancy something that might not be obviously on the menu, the team will endeavour to make it for you (within fair reason, of course) If you've not yet visited Pistachios in the Park cafe, and you want someting a little away from the regular side of Greenwich, with exemplary quality, this is your spot. You wont regret it!”

“I have known Richard for many years now and have been his customer. The atmosphere is very friendly, he is a lovely guy and the food is fantastic! Highly recommend it.”

“The food is very good, the service is friendly, and I feel very comfortable in this place.”

“We had the full (English) breakfast on the menu consisting of Toast, mushroom, baked beans and turkey rashers. My wife and I don’t take eggs so we requested for more portions of turkey rashers instead and they were lovely to oblige us. We had it with orange juice - and speaking of the orange juice, the best so far I’ve had in the uk. Real Orange juice which I believe was just blended and not Tesco orange juice. The breakfast was tasty and filling. The service was great too.”

“I really enjoyed my takeaway breakfast from this cafe this morning. I love the tin tomatoes in a breakfast it's so tasty and not many cafes do the tin ones.will definitely order from here again.”

“I had black Americano and my wife had cappuccino, we both really enjoyed our drinks a lot. My Americano had that light fruity aftertaste that you often only find with very high quality, it was genuinely very delicious. The interior is relaxing, calm and light and we really appreciate the soft music as well, not at all over the top. I love what this place is going for, as I am new to the area it's nice to find a place nearby that I know I can be comfortable in. The woman serving us on Monday 6th was also very kind.”

“Left with a fresh cut and couldn’t be happier — top quality service and incredibly hospitable barbers. Highly recommend!”

“This has been my weekday morning stop for 18 months, great cappuccino, great staff in a warm and friendly environment.”

“Nice place nice atmosphere one of the ladies behind the bar was called Jane so friendly and helpful wonderfully!”

“The Ready Money Drinking Fountain (1875) is Regent's Park's most charming oddity – a whimsical Gothic Revival monument topped with a heron, where both humans and dogs once drank together! Though no longer functional, its intricate carvings (look for the lizard and squirrel details) and historical plaque make it a delightful pitstop near the boating lake. Why it’s special: A rare surviving "double fountain" (separate tiers for people/pets) Donated by philanthropist Sir Cowasjee Jehangir, whose Bombay shipping fortune funded London’s clean water movement Perfect photo op during rose garden visits Tip: Find the hidden inscription: "The gift of Ready Money Cowasjee Jehangir of Bombay." Pair with a stroll to Queen Mary’s Gardens nearby.”

“Just checked in earlier tonight - here for a week. Love that I can use points to cover a large part of my costs so that this trip is affordable. Rooms: nice room, easy to access internet, TV works well with lots of channel options. Iron and hair dryer included. Plenty of towels. A nice welcome letter as a platinum status card member. Only bad thing is the heat was on and stifling in the room--quickly turned it all off and opened the window to make a comfortable temperature. It really isn't that cold out to have the heat on. Could use a larger suitcase table or a second one for the carry ons we all have. Service: staff super friendly and nice. Big smiles on their faces when I checked in and came down later with questions. Location: it is close to Hammersmith Tube Station. Problem is bad signage - you can't find it! You'll see a big sign a few feet down a side street - it needs an arrow - you need to go down the side street to the hotel otherwise you'll walk right by it like I did. It is on the side street where the Subway--between the Lebanese Organic grocer and Subway.”

“Our fifth time staying here. The bar/dining area has been, very tastefully, renovated. Staff are excellent, professional and friendly (special mention for Ash, who is excellent) Rooms are fairly basic, but clean and tidy. Everything you need really. Location is great, with 2 tube stations within 3 mins walk and the, interesting, Spittalfields area 2 mins away. Will definitely be back. Thanks to all the guys who work there.”

“I stayed one night at IBIS London Stratford. The room was simple (plastic feel, no fridge, and not the best heating), but the stay was really great thanks to the staff! Sagar was super friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. Everyone in the morning was smiling and kind, which made my day start in such a positive way. I also loved the free lemon and mint water they prepared—it was so refreshing! They even taught me how to make it at home. I’d definitely come back for the people and atmosphere!”

“Affy served us, he was great ☺️ appreciate his friendly and gracious presence. Good service. Lovely drinks. ESP the Hibiscus peach.”

“Room was large with a great bed, lots of different pillow types and sleep quality was excellent, rooms were also quiet. TV, wifi was perfect, lots of charge points including a EU socket. I liked the large window with roller blinds too. Breakfast had a very good range of products, self service or you could order specifically cooked eggs. Some food options nearby or their Zoom restaurant is available as was room service.. Most of all it's the first hotel I've been in where they had recycling bins in the room. A great stay, and staff were very good too.. oh and the rooms have fridges too!!!”

“Food always delivered baking hot. Staff always polite,friendly and efficient. Kajal and Jass always provide good customer service with a friendly smile. Nice little seating area and clean.”

“Love your creativity nail art. Great prices and love our little chats ❤️”

“Delicious coffees and pastries! Cosy and well decorated, the owner is super nice and passionate about what he does! I am glad we have such a nice coffee shop in Staines! ☺️”

“I cant recommend this little deli enough. The crusty rolls are just like what we used to get from the bakery when I was a kid with lots of filling. My daughter had the panini cheese and ham and she loved it and she got homemade lemon drizzle cake to go. Great little place for lunch we will definitely be regulars. Oohh a d the gelato is yum and the woman running is the nicest. Great place”

“Crazy Hazy is an amazing entertainer. I hired her for my daughter’s first birthday party. She is very punctual, arrived exactly when she said she would with lots of fun equipment. She had all the children engaged and having fun from the moment she started entertaining. I had children from as young as 1 to as old as 11 at the party and crazy hazy had activities, games and songs to suit all ages. To top all of that off Tracey herself is a lovely lady, very professional and listens to exactly what you ask. I couldn’t recommend crazy hazy enough when looking for an entertainer. Thank you.”

“I work in London two weeks a month and this is always always always my go to place for brunch. I’ve been coming here for breakfast pretty consistently for about 6 months or more and every time the food was fresh, tasty, well presented, and came out quickly. The ladies are absolute gems as well. I went to a couple of other pricier and ‘fancier’ halal breakfast places in the surrounding area, but they never ticked all the boxes the way Jasmine’s do. It tends to be very busy on weekends but every time I got lucky and found a table, and again even when it was busy the food and service quality stayed the same which is a major plus.”

“I found this little place almost by chance-and I just LOVED it. The food was amazing (price was also very low and portions enormous!), the perfect balance between spice and sour (I had their fermented flat bread with 3 different daals and 2 veggie sides). The owner is the sweetest person ever and it is more than clear that this is not a job for him, but a passion. The place is tiny (which is a pro-makes it cozier!) and super welcoming, with decor that makes you truly feel jumping into the Ethiopian culture! They offered me their typical spice tea: a must have! Just a very lovely experience, absolutely recommended if you love simple and authentic things.”

“**Perfect in Every Way!** Ciccio’s is simply amazing! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by the warm atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was absolutely delicious—every bite full of fresh ingredients and rich flavors. I had mortadella focaccia and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had! The service was impeccable, with staff who genuinely care about making your experience special. And the dessert? Incredible! If you go, don’t miss pistaccio cannoli Everything about this place is perfect. If you’re looking for a restaurant that makes you feel at home while serving unforgettable food, Ciccio’s is the place to be!”

“We stumbled upon this place without expecting much of it and were blown away - really good coffee, hot chocolate (both have real chocolate sprinkles on top not cocoa powder!) and tasty sandwiches with a salad on the side. The service was great. Dogs are not only welcome but our dog got a treat. Babies are welcome too - changing station available in the toilet. The staff were lovely - very friendly and helpful. The owner took the time to chat with us which doesn’t always happen in or around London. Although we don’t live locally, when we’re next in Epsom we’re definitely stopping by at D’s again! Also street parking available. No photos available as the food and drinks were gone too quickly!”