321006 Sat Aug 26 22:01:56 -0700 2006 3 42 U.K./Ireland 0 1835396 We were exhausted, we must have looked awful, it was the middle of a very hot afternoon, they had most of the furniture moved out of othe front room while they were getting ready for a party, and no other customers were visible when my boyfriend and I stumbled into Punch Tavern for lunch. We would have completely understood if the matire d had turned us away. Two sunburned Okies in London, looking for lunch at three in the afternoon. However, he greeted us warmly, discussed the menu like it mattered, and the food was delicious and fresh and just what we needed. I can not say enough about what an impression this gentleman made. Thank you. Sat Aug 26 22:01:56 -0700 2006 10580 Betty 1 1845195 Where is Punch Tavern? This kind of service is exceptional anywhere, and in London--!! Thu Aug 31 09:52:17 -0700 2006 1835396 12297 crowsonguy 2 1845983 on Fleet Street. Yes, exceptional is a good word for it. It seemed like an 'after work' place, and the party was for, as he put it, "some sort of lawyer". Thu Aug 31 16:58:36 -0700 2006 1845195 10580 Betty 1 1845992 Apparently it's quite a famous pub so it's not surprising they have a lot of parties there. http://www.pubs.com/pub_details.cfm?ID=229 But, for London, your experience is a pleasant surprise! TT Thu Aug 31 17:02:41 -0700 2006 1835396 19247 TexasToast