The Oxo Tower

DonDaddyD
DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
edited April 2011 in Commuting chat
Quite a few members here keep mentioning the Oxo Tower and recommending that I take my girlfriend up it.

To be honest I've never been, never really been interested despite passing it on many occasions.

Have you been up the Oxo Tower?

What's it like?

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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Did you really write all that with a straight face?
  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/24/oxo_tower/
  • Pufftmw
    Pufftmw Posts: 1,941
    It would make a nice b'day present for her :)
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  • walkingbootweather
    walkingbootweather Posts: 2,443
    edited April 2011
    Do you want the stock answer?

    Its a bit like Marmite.....
    Nobody told me we had a communication problem
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    it can be difficult to get in at first - but once you are in - its fantastic
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  • soundninjauk
    soundninjauk Posts: 333
    I've always been confused by the profusion of 'exit' signs about the place, with nary a glimpse of an 'entry' marking.
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  • walkingbootweather
    walkingbootweather Posts: 2,443
    clarkey cat wrote:
    it can be difficult to get in at first - but once you are in - its fantastic

    Were you foiled again?
    Nobody told me we had a communication problem
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Something best done as a surprise...
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    Overpriced and not worth it.
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Can you take pets up the oxo tower?
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  • CyclingBantam
    CyclingBantam Posts: 1,299
    Once, You should suggest it as it is quite an experiance.

    I would maybe mention it to her.
  • CyclingBantam
    CyclingBantam Posts: 1,299
    clarkey cat wrote:
    Can you take pets up the oxo tower?

    I think so. A chap I know told me he had taken all sorts of animals up there. Not quite sure why you would take a goat sightseeing personally but he seemed to have enjoyed it from what he said.
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Overpriced and not worth it.

    How much did it cost you?
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    clarkey cat wrote:
    Can you take pets up the oxo tower?

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  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    clarkey cat wrote:
    Overpriced and not worth it.

    How much did it cost you?

    £187. Defo paying for the exclusive reputation than the food.

    A lot better places for less. My fave Locanda Locatelli and Chapter 1.
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    I've been a good few years ago . . .

    The food is good but you are paying for the view . .

    I'd try to get a place at heston's new gig at the Mandarin oriental - teh reviews are great . . . Not been . .

    Anyone want to take me? I will defo give out.
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Gazzaputt wrote:
    clarkey cat wrote:
    Overpriced and not worth it.

    How much did it cost you?

    £187. .

    Is that by the hour or can you stay as long as you want?
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    JZed wrote:
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/24/oxo_tower/

    Thanks for reminding me of that, have just snorked water all over my keyboard and earned several disapproving stares.

    :lol:
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    I once had a customer ask me, with a very straight face, if I had ever taken my wife up the oxo tower.
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  • raymondo60
    raymondo60 Posts: 735
    Have been five or six times over the last few years; initially enjoyable - go at night so you appreciate the London skyline when its lit up - however, the last two occassions (both within the last year) the novelty had obviously worn off and it felt like a very pricey experience considering the quality and quantity of the food. Wine was ereally expensive too, although in truth it was good quality vino. However, I wouldn't say 'Don't go', just be prepared to pay more than in most restaurants in that range. I prefer 'Avenue' in St James, although they don't have the views.........
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Greg T wrote:
    Anyone want to take me? I will defo give out.

    That's what you say but .....

    @D- Roast is very nice, food is very good and of course you can sit a gaze out of the window at Monmouth coffee :wink:

    Afterwards pop across to Vinopolis for a touch of wine tasting, then back to a one of the many "local" hotels :roll: fine a night cap and cuddles :wink:

    Late breakfast in the morning on the Thames somewhere like the Chop house @ Butlers Wharf

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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Perhaps some of you seasoned Oxo Tower visitors could describe the view in a bit more detail...
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    You are all very silly.

    :lol:
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Sketchley wrote:
    I once had a customer ask me, with a very straight face, if I had ever taken my wife up the oxo tower.

    One of our directors has taken 2 of our clients (Mancunian ladies) twice (at the same time). Apparently they loved it. But then they are from Manchester.
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    I've been up the Oxo Tower a couple of times. Its OK, but over-rated.


    Never eaten there though.
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  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    Didn't enjoy roast that much, found it overpriced for what it was.

    Boxwood Cafe was very nice but expensive www.gordonramsay.com/boxwoodcafe
    Benares is excellent and a real favorite www.benaresrestaurant.com
    Goya Tapas bar in Pimilico is much liked http://www.goyarestaurant.co.uk/
    The City Cafe in the Mint Hotel in Westminster is very good http://www.minthotel.com/london/eating_drinking.htm

    Off to Savoy Grill next month for anniversary

    Also really liked the East End Arms in the New Forest, nice rooms too own by bass player of Dire Striats. Weekend away + good pub food maybe cheaper www.eastendarms.co.uk/
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    I've been up the Oxo Tower a couple of times. Its OK, but over-rated.


    Never eaten there though.

    Well you know what they say, never eat where you sh...
  • WesternWay
    WesternWay Posts: 564
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Quite a few members here keep mentioning the Oxo Tower and recommending that I take my girlfriend up it.

    To be honest I've never been, never really been interested despite passing it on many occasions.

    Have you been up the Oxo Tower?

    What's it like?

    I'd take your girlfriend up the Oxo Tower
  • prj45
    prj45 Posts: 2,208
    A bit OT but did anybody notice on Clerkewell road the line painting prep guys chalk O X O where they want a cycle sign painted on the road by the line painting guys?

    *puts chalk in saddle bag*
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  • prj45
    prj45 Posts: 2,208
    edited April 2011
    WesternWay wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Quite a few members here keep mentioning the Oxo Tower and recommending that I take my girlfriend up it.

    To be honest I've never been, never really been interested despite passing it on many occasions.

    Have you been up the Oxo Tower?

    What's it like?

    I'd take your girlfriend up the Oxo Tower

    FFS!

    Does remind me of one one of my favourite jokes where the wedding guests at the reception are chiding the groom trying to get out of him the strangest place he's had sex with his new wifey.

    "Up the Arse".
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