Has/Does anyone on here use "Balls Brothers" in Mark Lane, London, EC3R ?

Miserableoldgit

Been invited to a "do" there: Pricey ? Posh ? Yuppies (do they still exist ?) ?
http://www.ballsbrothers.co.uk/wine-bars/mark-lane

razil

Yes i work almost next to it, its a city wine bar chain

Miserableoldgit

Any good Raz ? As in, beer prices ? (Not a "wine-bar" type person).
;-)

guinnessaddick

Leave you axe at the door on the way in.

Miserableoldgit

Ain't got an axe: Am a drummer !

(I know, got the Golden Lion reference!!).
;-)

se9addick

£4.50 a pint aprx

razil

Pricey and not much decen beer typical wine bar really olde worldy feel tho i think, whats the event?

Miserableoldgit

A friend of mine (Gene) is the General Manager there, (Lady with long black hair who's there most afternoons/evenings), and She's invited me up for one of the "meet & greet" do's.
Was wondering if there is any kind of "dress code", etc, and, am worried about the price of beer in the City !
;-)

razil

Smart casual at weekend i guess, whats meet n greet?

Miserableoldgit

http://www.ballsbrothers.co.uk/event-1

razil

Still nonethewiser

Miserableoldgit

One of them "charity" do's,where people pay £75 to have a 3 course meal & drinks.
Got some Rugby fellas coming up, Le Tiss, Sir Ralulph Fiennes, Nasser......

Mortimerician

Surprisingly good for a chain. Work across the road and use it occasionally

Brendan_O_Connell

Steak and lobster with chips and a glass of bubbly. Best In The City.

Miserableoldgit

Morts, Brendan, Raz, if you go in and see Geneieve there tell her you know Me: On 2nd thoughts, don't: She'll probably throw you out !
;-)

Miserableoldgit

Had a drink or 2 with Gene today. She's in the bar from 12- 4 everyday this week.
Say Hi from me. x

Cardinal Sin

Genevieve - says it all!