The Oxo Tower
DonDaddyD
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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?
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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A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game
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Did you really write all that with a straight face?0
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It would make a nice b'day present for her1997 Gary Fisher Big Sur
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I've always been confused by the profusion of 'exit' signs about the place, with nary a glimpse of an 'entry' marking.FCN - 10
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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 problem0 -
Something best done as a surprise...
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Overpriced and not worth it.0
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Once, You should suggest it as it is quite an experiance.
I would maybe mention it to her.0 -
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.0 -
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clarkey cat wrote:Can you take pets up the oxo tower?
Armageddon!Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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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 1.0 -
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.Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
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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?Food Chain number = 4
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JZed wrote:
Thanks for reminding me of that, have just snorked water all over my keyboard and earned several disapproving stares.
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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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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.........Raymondo
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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
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
Late breakfast in the morning on the Thames somewhere like the Chop house @ Butlers Wharf
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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.- 2023 Vielo V+1
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I've been up the Oxo Tower a couple of times. Its OK, but over-rated.
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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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EKE_38BPM wrote:I've been up the Oxo Tower a couple of times. Its OK, but over-rated.
Never eaten there though.
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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 Tower0 -
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".0