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| - This review is strictly about Banknote's martinis.
On the whole, I think Banknote is a fine pub and probably one of the better ones in its area. The Wheat Sheaf (across the street) is more ideal for a pint-and-wings-night, blue-collar-with-a-hint-of-taste experience, where Banknote makes for a fine pub when you're out for a business lunch or some other dressier occasion. Portions are sometimes low, but their food is normally very good.
However, my recent experience to enjoy some martinis left me disappointed. Bartender Dan is a knowledgeable, classy, entertaining fellow with an insight into what's good and enjoyable, so I have to believe that it's the owners who keep one of Dan's hands tied around his back.
Gordon's is the gin of choice when you order a standard gin martini, and to my palate, Gordon's is like drinking medicine. Over the months, I've also noticed that the sizes of their martinis have been gradually decreasing. That seems to be even more the case should you order with a higher-end gin, such as Hendrick's, which barely filled half my glass (yes, olives included). For the price, Banknote simply isn't giving you your money's worth when it comes to martinis.
But don't blame Dan.
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