Reviews

The Hampstead Book: The A-Z of its history and people 2nd March 2010

A school in a tree? Mohammed Ali in Belsize Park? The Hampstead Book: The A-Z of its history and people is a must for all locals, writes WeLoveHampstead.co.uk reader/reviewer, Angela Stevenson… As a bit of a local history enthusiast I’ve got a load of books on Hampstead, and before I... Read More
Giraffe, Muswell Hill (2 comments) 19th February 2010

Despite the parking issue, Giraffe is a restaurant with attentive staff and a well-thought out menu that has plenty of twists. Step inside and 'cancel out the noise and bustle', says Vicki Soper. Giraffe prides itself on a menu that explores foods from around the world, and restaurants that... Read More
The Coffee House, Watford High Street 19th February 2010

The 'blink and you'll miss it' Coffee House is a welcome break from the cafe chains that litter every high street in the country, so don't blink and don't miss it... Despite the signage leaning out onto Watford’s High Street, The Coffee House in the town centre is an easy one to miss. The... Read More
Romance novelist and north Londoner Heidi Rice talks to WeLoveCamden.co.uk 10th November 2009

North London’s very own romance novelist Heidi Rice saw her seventh book, Public Affair – Secretly Expecting, published last week. The author, a self-confessed romance novel fan, tries to write two novels a year for the publisher Mills and Boon, talks to WeLoveCamden.co.uk about what it... Read More
Carluccio's Christmas menu, Hampstead 6th November 2009

Always happy to get into the festive spirit early, WeLoveHampstead.co.uk managed to get a sneak preview of the Carluccio's Christmas menu this week... Maybe it’s the Carluccio’s three-pronged attack that sets its apart from the plethora of other chain Italian restaurants that are found... Read More
Bar Bodega, Watford 9th October 2009

A roomy bar that has cornered the over-25 market in Watford, a haven for anyone that wants to escape the bars that Watford has become known for, effectively it's a welcome escape. Bold is beautiful at Bodega, several large sofas take up the creaking floor while a huge mirror dominates the wall... Read More
The Grove, Chandlers Cross 19th October 2009

As the Grove launched its new beer matching festival this month, WeLoveWatford.co.uk managed to get the inside track on London’s "groovy but grand" country estate.... It’s difficult not to be impressed by The Grove. From the drive up the stone path towards the grand mansion building... Read More
My Mother Said I Never Should, Watford Palace Theatre 1st October 2009

WeLoveWatford.co.uk sent a slightly outnumbered Nick Golding to see Watford Palace Theatre's latest production, My Mother Said I Never Should... “I can relate to Hamlet, Waiting for Godot and Band of Brothers, so I can’t imagine why [men can’t relate to My Mother Said I Never Should... Read More
The Hangover, Camden Odeon 23rd June 2009

WeLoveWatford.co.uk’s regular reviewer Pete York is no stranger to a hangover, and amid missing teeth, Mike Tyson, and taser torture he’s managed to piece together Todd Phillips’ latest film, The Hangover... I have to admit, I found this film physically painful to watch. Within the first... Read More
Druids, Estcourt Rd 9th July 2009

WeLoveWatford.co.uk stumbles across a 'sporting utopia' while out and about on the first day of the Ashes.... Stumbled across this Watford sports bar yesterday while searching for an for an office just off Clarendon Road. Once a grotty drinking hole, now a clean, friendly, efficiently-run bar that... Read More
James Morrison at Kenwood House 20th July 2009

Is this guy the best singer songwriter I've ever seen - you bet he is! A wonderful evening was had at Kenwood House, warm evening sunshine, fine wine and James Morrison were all the ingredients needed for a fantastic night. From the moment he walked onto the stage you knew you were in for a treat... Read More
Looking for good holidays with great prices? 30th September 2009

Find out about, trips, places, offers and deals on hotels, flights and packages. Current travel Offers -worth looking at -7 nights Menorca at £125 pp, if you’re booking for next summer, free kids places still available, coach travel to the coast from only 99p the plus news on... Read More