My DH says he wants to take me up the Oxo tower for Valentine's Day...

[mollyroger]

...but I must admit, I have my reservations.
It's not something he has ever suggested before. And we've been married for 15 years.
I'm quite adventurous and open to new experiences but really, I have to say this has taken me by surprise.
Has anyone else been taken up the Oxo tower? Was it an enjoyable experience? Would you recommend it?

Know what you mean molly, it's definitely more accommodating late at night.

Yes. I always find it more fun at the weekend too. Not so rushed and hence much more enjoyable.

Oh, I couldn't rush it...I would get all out of breath. Mind you, I haven't been since I was pregnant - and it's just not the same with those round purple things at the entrance.

rofl at snooks...

I think a large tip is important. They're always keen for you to come again.

I was taken up the OXO tower not so long back, initially there was a bit of a traffic jam so we stopped off, I visited the rest room, we set off again and it seemed it did the trick, it was pretty clear after that.

ROFL @ everyone

And DH ROFLing too...

I'm sure he'd love to go up the Oxo tower one day, he's just waiting for the right occasion.

Large tip gags superb

And Norma....

[snort]

Goodness me, I forgot about the all-important tip. I'm sure the staff would bend over backwards for a large tip.

Has anyone mentioned the security at the tower? Just a word of warning for anyone who hasn't yet been up, the security guys do form a rather close-knit circle when you first go in. You may be put off and turn away disappointed, but persevere - once you get past this point a whole new world opens up.

rofl snooks (and rofl even more, why I have been thinking your name sounds familiar...we had a aquaintaince that was nicknamed with your name in rl.......but doubt HE would be breastfeeding...rofl)

FairLady - your friend may not be breastfeeding, but he may be up the OXO tower as we speak.....

rofl

rofl.....well...ya never know....rofl

Fairlady, do you think your friend gets up the Oxo Tower a lot? Maybe you should ask him about his experiences? I'm sure he'd be happy to share. He might even take you up there himself if you ask nicely? Or would your DH be jealous?

I decided to look up some independant reviews:

Squaremeal says "Service is ?impeccable?" but there were "criticisms of ?style over substance?" As we know substance is very important.....

A reviewer on London Eating says "I Luuuuv this place! I am in the extra good books with my boss at the moment for organising a party up there"

Reviewcentre: "I would highly recommend if you are looking for a wow factor for a special occasion."

An anonymous reviewer said she was especially pleased with the Portion size.

So, Molly. How was it?

Did you have the pork in cider?

Ummm, Barcode, have you actually read any of this thread?

Say it out loud Porto...

(Like the woman in the pub we went to where it was on the menu. Every five minutes she emerged from the kitchen yelling, "Pork in Cider? Who's having hot Pork in Cider?" I spat out more beer than I drank.)

lol Portofino......there may well be some jealoussy issues there though...saying that dh quite likes to take me up the Oxo Tower himself ....so, I am not missing out or anything

pmsl at barcode. you had to explain it to me too!

omg...I got it....Barcode amd rofling so much...getting dodgy looks from dh and es now....ooops

bravo barcode

I went for a Chinese dish - cream of Sum Yung gai.....

I've just choked on my coffee!

I think mollyroger may have to change her nickname to rogersmolly....