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Thank the Lord. Starbucks has gone and in its place is a classy little bar/café with the tongue-in-cheek name of Concrete (set, as it is, in the vast Brutalist environs of the Southbank Centre). And yet, despite its exposed piping, original factory lights and industrial-style seating, the place is cosy and fun. There are fresh flowers, candlelit tables, and, at the entrance, a pink neon-covered cement mixer. There's also a decent drinks list, though prices are high: £3.70 for a pint of Russian Baltika lager. Bar snacks (75p) are pickles (egg, beetroot, cucumber), and lunches (hotpot with bread, £5.50) are also available. The coffee comes from Union Hand-Roasted. Events and drinks offers frequently coincide with exhibitions held at the Hayward art gallery next door.
Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9
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A group of us went to Concrete last night, having been a few times before and having a nice evening.
They offer 2 for 1 happy hour drinks between 5 and 7. I arrived at the bar at 6.50 and was greeted by a patronising, condescending barman who barked at me (and the ten other people waiting for a drink) that we would not be getting the happy hour prices. Great location, really disappointing attitude of the barman - we left straight away and shan't be going back.