There's going out. And there's going out out…read more Going to Sam's is going out out. It's going out out without hoards of soho pukers. It's going out out without groovy word benders on scooters bouncing you off the pavements of Shoreditch. It's going out out without also taking a mortgage out out to pay for your Mayfair meal. Sam's Riverside Is your ticket to go out out in Hammersmith, and before you tell me to do one, take a moment to read on. Sam's resides on the river. Now this isn't 'on the river' like their famous neighbour The River Cafe. You really are on the river here, right by the beautiful old suspension bridge that divides the bustling Hammersmith Broadway from leafy Mortlake. It's romantic and picturesque. If Turner was alive he'd have a window seat and he'd be busily slapping oil on canvas. Although if he stopped to survey inside he might phone his mate Toulouse Lautrec because this place has all the glamour, pizazz and energy he captured so brilliantly. For all its gold trim, velvet banquette seating and statement lighting the place retains a relaxed, friendly air and a hell of a buzz. Maitre d' Sam isn't here to greet us tonight - 10% off the final bill please - but his philosophy of genuine hospitality is evident wherever you turn. Well spaced tables, friendly staff who make you feel at home and a brasserie menu that pushes you without sending you over the edge. When restauranting is in the blood, this is what you get. Are there artists in the kitchen? The best thing a chef can do with fresh shellfish is not much at all and they duly oblige. Plump oysters served on ice slip down very nicely. Shellfish is obviously a thing here and it adds to the luxurious feel. Diners tuck into fruits de mer with aplomb. White shirts ruined, but boy that prawn head needed to come off quick so he could devour the sweet meat below. Oysters need a bed so we order some Parmesan churros. Melt in the mouth unctuousness each stick. Fluffy delights. Delicious, dangerous stuff. One starter to share after that. Scallops, again with little done to them but a burnish on each side, accompanied with a seaweed beurre blanc and artichoke. A wonderful combination well put together. A good example of lifting the menu above normal brasserie fare. I ordered the aptly named brill as a main. A whole fish served with braised endive. Showstopper. The better half went for chicken, mushroom and broccoli. No surprises there. Just great ingredients very well executed. No room for pudding. Puddings bore me anyway. Much more interested in people watching over another bottle of too easily quaffable house white. A couple of familiar faces in tonight. Maybe they've been filming at the Riverside Studios which is part of this complex and adds to the razzmatazz. There is an air of elegance to everything here. The menu, the room, the view. Even we feel elegant here and I spilled brill sauce down my front and the missus has broccoli in her teeth. Nobody cares. They're all having a whale of a time. We're all out out and we may be here some time.

I LOVED my treatment. My spa therapist was great. She gave me a good overview of what to expect and…read moremade the experience so relaxing. I feel like a queen after the facial and definitely will come back to when I'm in town. Was in London for work and Cloud Twelve definitely made my London experience so amazing. If you're in London, you have to make a trip to the wellness center. The sauna, salt experience, cold plunge and the staff all around made this one of my best spa experiences ever! Run don't walk there!

The massage therapist was excellent though I didn't catch her name. I booked the CBD oil massage…read moreand frankly didn't notice any difference from the massages I get regularly and it was pricey. The salt room and sauna were closed and there was no explanation as to why and someone was in the salt room. The spa is luxurious.

Great summer venue, hidden away in a sprawling estate is a small oasis called Willow Tree Marina…read moreand it is not what you'd expect from Hayes. Fabulous food cooked on the premises, chilled ambience and acoustic nights advertised every Tuesday. Worth a visit if you can find it

From the owner: Lock & Quay Restaurant and Bar serves British brasserie cuisine. It boasts views overlooking the…read morepicturesque marina

Great food and service. Really enjoyed the meal. Something for everyone at a good price.read more

Great food and great service. Perfect for a first dinner out in London (Chiswick area). Chicken…read moreliver pâté was super yummy.

I was visiting London, and I decided to have Afternoon Tea with my brother. We searched through…read moreGroupon, and we found Hawkers Bar Brasserie. It was the most inexpensive Afternoon Tea, and it was also in Kingston. I really enjoyed this place because of the service and atmosphere. We were greeted as soon as we walked into the restaurant. I had an appointment at 1pm, and they had my table ready. After we sat down, we were asked to select our teas. I selected the Passion one because it had the best aroma. It ended up being refreshing. I was surprised that it was actual tea leaves because I was expecting regular teabags. The teas tasted phenomenal, and all the desserts and treats were superb. The restaurant is relatively new, and there is a Hilton next door. I loved all the treats. The servers kept checking on us, and saying hello to us. I truly enjoyed my experience. Both of the servers were excellent. Please keep up the good work with excellent customer service, and I plan on coming here in the future again. I wish I had brought more pounds to give Julia a tip! She was excellent. I loved her spirit! Also, the bathroom is amazing. The place had excellent decor. Please maintain all the great qualities about this place such as the food, service, and the decor.

We had an afternoon tea booked with a Groupon deal at 12.30 - I think our food FINALLY arrived…read morearound 1.20 ! That's a long time to be waiting on a few sandwiches and premade cakes ! The sandwiches were not very inspiring or dainty and the cream was not clotted ! The staff were apologetic for the delay as they said all the kitchen staff were new ! If we had known how long it was going to take, we could have done some shopping ! The vibe is 1970s style with furnishings and background music from that decade - so I hope you like Starsky and Hutch !!

As a visiting San Franciscan I found the dining room's casual elegance, open kitchen and brown…read morepaper table covers completely engaging. The food was simply outstanding ; quality fresh ingredients, skillfully & originally prepared and presented. The modest wine list touches all discerning diner's favorites and super tasty deserts are authentically prepared goodness. This place feels like a culinary and style leader and well suited for its neighborhood and I wish the attentive, informed and professional staff every success.

We had a family get together - pre-booked for 10 people. Looked forward to a Raymond Blanc…read moreexperience. Had checked out menu for Sunday 24th October. Everyone fancied the Roast Dinner, good value and hopefully something a little different from the norm. On arrival we were told 'roast dinner' - OFF! Starters were good, platters of fish and meat. Main courses were expensive for what you got and minimalist, and 5 slices of carrot in a little white dish at £2.75 is not going to impress people who want value for money. We decided to forgo the pudding and coffee and went home to a lovely cake and coffee. I think Raymond Blanc would have had scathing comments on this restaurant on the 'Restaurant' programme if they had performed like this. Certainly not worth going out of your way to eat there.

Best food and service in the Shepherd's Bush area!! Breakfast is the way to go and wait...for the…read morepancakes! Worth every penny.

The place was overflowing with people on laptops sipping one drink for hours. How can a business…read moresurvive like this. My food was late as the server forgot to put the order in. When it arrived some of it was burned as was the toast. Not enjoyable at all. I'd been before and loved it. Disappointed this time.