November 23rd, 2008
With a show to get to at 8pm we wanted something quick to eat last night. Arriving at 7pm we were sat immediately on the top floor of Nando’s restaurant at the O2 in London. As soon as we entered we felt uncomfortable. The atmosphere was just a little bit threatening and we could quite put our finger on why. We persevered with our order and were pleased to find, that despite the place being extremely busy, we were served up our food within 15 minutes. It was it’s usual consistent self. Comforting, filling, spicy and good value. I made a quick visit to the Loos which were up yet another flight of stairs and to say there could do with a clean, was an understatement. They didn’t look as though anyone had checked on the state of them for many hours. As we finished our meals, birthday parties were in full swing at other tables, queues continued at the order points and the noise became ever louder with kids in hoods competing with each to be the centre of attention at various tables around the place. The service was efficient and reasonably friendly for such a busy place, but I have to say, I was pleased to get out of there within half an hour because I’m convinced it was all about to kick off. The metal detectors at the entrances to most pubs and restaurants at O2 didn’t serve to improve my confidence, although I was pleased to see this place now full of life, given last time I visited it was an empty shell.
Pryordurkin rating 2 Stars.
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