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In keeping with its name the restaurant has a mock up of a still above the bar downstairs and the white washed walls are pock marked with fake bullet holes. A suitably theatrical design for somewhere that is owned by four Polish actors.

The menu has both Polish and American influences - including dishes such as Spare Ribs with French Fries and Pike/Perch with Mashed Potatoes, Spinach and Caper Sauce - the food is simple but well cooked and tasty, the service excellent, friendly and efficient.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8202 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8201
The atmosphere is a mixture of conversation and contemplation, a good place to catch up with friends, debate and discuss but also somewhere to catch up with oneself, sit idly and read or simply watch people come and go.

The fare on offer includes a selection of teas, coffees (including liqueur coffees such as Honey Coffee with Krupnik and Cream and Cafe Bourbon with rum and cream) and other drinks, hot meals, snacks and a delicious tempting array of pastries and cakes (Chocolate Torte, Sweet Custard Slice with Flaky Pastry) which will set your mouth watering.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8201 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5894 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5894 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5495 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5495 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8156 The ambience is perfect; walk in to be greeted by efficient, courteous waiters to a background of soft jazz music with fresh flowers (replaced daily by an appologetic florist who obviously thinks his day-old lilacs are an awful sight to any curious-eyed diner).
The menu is a meat-lover's dream, and even if you're not, there is enough to make you want to order many more than 3 courses, and for around £12 per dish, you can afford to indulge a little in a restaurant you are most likely never to experience again.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8156 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5895 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5895 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5500 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5500