The Phene Arms
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The Swedes cooking in there are amazingly talented, for such a confused little boozer they've scored an ace there. They make a good hash of adding Scandic elements to a simple modern french menu, the prices are crazy low (at the moment) and if you like food and not spending too much money then I would highly recommend checking it out.
At these prices not everything is going to be right, but I can tell you the food more as likely will be spot on.
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kate
Thursday, June 24, 2004
They've killed the hand pumps. All import and bottle now. Lost something in the transition imho. And if George still pops in, good for him.
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cagey
Friday, June 18, 2004
What a load of s!?t the last review was!!
The pub is excellent..great people, great atmosphere and George Best DOES still go in there!
He was drinking there last Friday 11/06/04 and seemed to be enjoying himself along withe the rest of the people in the garden!!
I think it is one of the best (no pun intended!) pubs and area in Chelsea.
Nathan and Danielle.
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Nathan
Monday, June 14, 2004
No longer the boozer of George Best - he did what many of the regulars would like to have done, and leapt over the bar and attacked the staff in a frenzied rage. He got barred after that, obviously.
Yep, it is another great old pub that has been the victim of a disastrous makeover. What makes it even worse is that the Phene really was a gem of a place. A great mix of thesps, locals, indie kids and dwarfish Irish footballing legends - it was one of a kind. Not no more tho' it's one of a hundred very similar, very expensive, cocktail joints. The sort that used to be confined to Fulham and Notting Hill but are spreading everywhere like a big rubbish cancer.
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Friday, April 16, 2004
