Reviews

Bar Bodega, Watford 9th October 2009

A roomy bar that has cornered the over-25 market in Watford, a haven for anyone that wants to escape the bars that Watford has become known for, effectively it's a welcome escape. Bold is beautiful at Bodega, several large sofas take up the creaking floor while a huge mirror dominates the wall... Read More
The Grove, Chandlers Cross 19th October 2009

As the Grove launched its new beer matching festival this month, WeLoveWatford.co.uk managed to get the inside track on London’s "groovy but grand" country estate.... It’s difficult not to be impressed by The Grove. From the drive up the stone path towards the grand mansion building... Read More
My Mother Said I Never Should, Watford Palace Theatre 1st October 2009

WeLoveWatford.co.uk sent a slightly outnumbered Nick Golding to see Watford Palace Theatre's latest production, My Mother Said I Never Should... “I can relate to Hamlet, Waiting for Godot and Band of Brothers, so I can’t imagine why [men can’t relate to My Mother Said I Never Should... Read More
Looking for good holidays with great prices? 30th September 2009

Find out about, trips, places, offers and deals on hotels, flights and packages. Current travel Offers -worth looking at -7 nights Menorca at £125 pp, if you’re booking for next summer, free kids places still available, coach travel to the coast from only 99p the plus news on... Read More
The Hangover, Woodside 23rd June 2009

WeLoveWatford.co.uk’s regular reviewer Pete York is no stranger to a hangover, and amid missing teeth, Mike Tyson, and taser torture he’s managed to piece together Todd Phillips’ latest film, The Hangover... I have to admit, I found this film physically painful to watch. Within the... Read More
Windfall Cottage winner reviews 'beautiful experience' 12th May 2009

Avenues Property and WeLoveEverywhere.co.uk reader Jean Evans was the lucky winner of our weekend break in the Cotswolds competition.... It was a wonderful experience for us all, the cottage itself was newly architectured and designed very tastefully with every room having its own individual... Read More
X – Men Origins: Wolverine, Watford Vue 8th May 2009

WeLoveWatford.co.uk reviewer, Pete York, claws his way through the steel slashing, laser-eyed, diamond skin, dual sworded, super human action blockbuster that is, X – Men Origins: Wolverine... Watching a legendary comic book character brought to life on the big screen will always trigger a... Read More
Billy Ocean, Watford Colosseum 2nd March 2009

WeLoveWatford.co.uk sent a slightly reluctant Helen Ioannou along to Watford's Colosseum on Saturday night to see Billy Ocean, but eventually she was glad she made the trip.... Having ventured out on a miserable Saturday evening, already having been happily ensconced in front of the box, I... Read More
Slumdog Millionaire, Woodside 2nd February 2009

This is, in many ways, a ‘feel-good’ movie: it is heartfelt, funny and, above all, romantic, though it doesn't shy away from Mumbai's darker side, says WeLoveWatford.co.uk reader, James Brown. In a similar way to Danny Boyle’s 2004 release ‘Millions’, perhaps the most significant... Read More
Il Carnevale, St Albans Rd 3rd February 2009

Stepping into Il Carnevale on Saturday night was a stark reminder of how, in a town over-run with bland, conveyor belt-style restaurants, the real, family-run eateries are finding life tougher than ever before. This Italian restaurant on St Albans Road has enjoyed much success over the past six... Read More
Stones in his Pockets, Palace Theatre 12th February 2009

The harsh reality of life does battle with desire in the superbly written two-man, 15 character play, Stones in his Pockets, by Marie Jones. Last night the audience at Watford’s Palace Theatre enjoyed a rollercoaster ride of fame, fortune, hopes and dreams, in this very poignant, at times sad... Read More
The Bricklayers Arms - Sunday lunch in Watford's pocket of countryside 12th January 2009

I suppose one of the advantages of living in Watford is its location. Just inside the M25 and on a rail link into London, venturing into our capital city requires little effort. Much is made of this, though little is said of journeying in the opposite direction, where even less of a trip is... Read More