A speakeasy so secret, even the people working across the street didn't know it was there. I won't…read morespoil any secrets on how to get in... but it was definitely one of the main highlights of our week-long stay in London! The staff were incredibly friendly, the drinks were AMAZING and so creative (one of my drinks came in a tiny coffee pot), and the atmosphere was very fun.

What a fun and memorable night! We had an "appointment with the Mayor" and the whole speakeasy…read moreexperience was such a blast. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, and even brought us a glass of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which made the night feel extra special. We also ordered the cheese plate and it exceeded our expectations. If you go, do not skip the "Wild Thing" cocktail--it was absolutely amazing!

We have visited two other Foggs venues and decided, suddenly one evening, to try Mrs Foggs Dockside…read moreDrinkery & Distillery in Broadgate. What a wonderful surprise and 'difference' in décor and service. On arriving at Broadgate the sounds of music hit our ears. We were, obviously, going the right way. As the circle opened in front of us it was going to be a fun few hours as everyone was dancing away. That was the first difference from the previous two Mr. Foggs. It was, we think, the inspiration of Mrs. Fogg. Another difference was you ordered at the bar and you took the drinks to your table. Cocktails were delicious but not quite as elaborate, nor were the glasses but that needed to be as most were being drunk outside. A mixture of all age groups and I include ourselves as we were the oldest there but never felt uncomfortable. Music was, as I said, LOUD. Everyone was having fun, as we were too. OK next stop will be the Gin Parlour, at some point in time. We love the Foggs venues for their quirkiness and individuality. For their different, unique, cocktails. Of course, the friendliness of the staff must be mentioned. That goes a long way. See you soon.

Good food, great ambience. Just round the corner from liverpool street station. A good place to…read morehangout after office near central London

We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

I had finished a long day, had been hot all day, and wandered by the bar, walked past, turned…read morearound, walked down the alley, walked back, felt the cool air coming out and decided to seek some cool relief with a cocktail before continuing my evening. Hot damn. What an excellent choice. I was greeted by Nicky who enthusiastically and thoroughly explained the menu, then gave me time to puruse the menu and make my choice. He provided great conversation, was genuinely interested in my first visit to London, and made me feel incredibly comfortable and welcome, and ensured I had a great experience. If he is the example of managers you hire, the establishment is doing an awesome job. He made my evening and created an experience I won't ever forget. Thanks for the kindness and enthusiasm Nicky!!!

I stopped in here a couple of times for dinner. The drink menu is impressive and I loved all the…read morecocktails I tried. I had a couple of the different spritzes. some of my dinner companions had drinks that were smoking and had some cool effects to them. We had the mac and cheese bites, the shrimp lollypops and chicken wings for apps and the table ordered a variety of dishes both times in. I had the curry dishes each night with the tofu. This is where things went south for me. The tofu tasted off, like it went bad in the sauce. I thought the first time was an off night but the second night with a different curry dish also with tofu, I am not sure if something was off in the sauce or what the tofu may have been marinated.. but I did not eat more than the first bite on my second night in. I stuck with the apps and yummy drinks. Definitely a fun spot for happy hour, good vibes, good tunes and good drinks.

We had a reservation and were promptly taken care of. They will have the reservations line up and…read moretake you to your table one by one. We had the mixed nuts and they were good. The drinks were very well made and had a kick to them. The service was nice and there were several people serving. I would say my only comment would be that when the sun sets it hits anyone sitting east of the building but that is a small thing. The view cancels that out lol.

A great spot with an amazing view. Clarks behind the bar was engaging and professionalread more

Yes it's in the middle of closed shops/quiet street, the signage may not be the easiest to read,…read morebut it is a speakeasy after all. If you're unsure, just look for the guard standing around the corner, that should be the sign you're in the right spot. He'll let you downstairs without a password. We came on a Friday night and it was so packed, it was stuffy and hot. And that was before the DJ showing up! We grabbed a drink and left shorting because it was way too packed (it's not a big spot), the lounge area was reserved so everyone else had to hang at and by the bar. I guess the fun part was finding the spot.

Came around 945pm, walked down the stairs from the street, and was surprised at how well put…read moretogether this space was. Grabbed a seat at the bar, glanced over the menu, and ordered a drink. The cocktail was good, I would have gladly stayed for more, but was exhausted from my redeye flight. Would gladly suggest this spot for a drink if you are in the neighborhood. If you are a small group of more than 2, pending on the night, would suggest a reservation, as most tables/seats were taken, and this was on a thursday.

They made some custom specialty drinks for us based on the standard ones we ordered from the menu…read more Super tasty! Staff was friendly and fun!

Service and drinks are bloody beautiful! A must go on Brick Lane! Shoutout to Claudia, Julia, and…read moreJawad for being absolutely brilliant!! :)

Rather outspoken establishment, sports a regal theme (very difficult to pull of). Enjoyed bar…read moresnacks and a Lager, suspiciously hard to locate... this is both a pro and a con as long time guest stray from fake tourist types. Overall great environment, would recommend!

Tourists don't come to pubs like The Old Kings Head. And that's a good thing…read more Tucked away in a side street, people spill out onto the pavement in the warmer evenings and just have a chat with friends. It's not a place to be seen (a relief, as we know what this area can be like), but somewhere to enjoy a few drinks, perhaps before heading elsewhere. Inside it's a traditional East London pub; wooden, sport on TV and some friendly older female bar staff. The type of lady that was confused by my ordering of a 'lager top'. She might have even mocked me, but I'm ok with that. The outside is unique - green tiles and hanging flowers. It's got a nice feel to it this place, especially in the summer where the street is full of drinkers from here and the bar over the road.

My first night in London and I had to find a real London pub to have dinner. It was a Sunday night…read moreand little did I know that on Sunday it is tradition to have the roast. No matter how many times I asked about fish and chips my waitress kept insisting I have the roast. I am so glad I listened to her because it was incredible! Everything on that plate was amazing. When you enter the front door it is hard not to feel as if you've traveled back in time. The pub has two stories and while the lower floor is more for drinking, the upper level seem to be for dinner. I would highly recommend dirty dicks. I can't believe I just put that in a review.

Old and comfortable pub. We ate I n the 2nd floor dining room, watching the rush hour foot traffic…read morebelow. Steak and ale pie was excellent, English beer was good and the service was great. aa

Oh you know, one of those hidden gems that no one seems to know about, no big deal. JUST KIDDING IT…read moreIS A BIG DEAL. We were able to make reservations, which made me happy. And that meant we got to sit in this tiny tucked away little corner archway for just us 4 peeps and it was totally awesome. The cocktails were lovely and I really enjoyed our time here. Such a funky place. The cherry on top was the owner speaking to us after. It's really refreshing to have the actual owner come talk to you and show interest in how you heard of the place and how you Found (ha!) it. He was lovely, and so were the cocktails, and so was Found.

This place must be new right or is it that hidden that no one FOUND it?…read more The bar staff are really cool and funny also happy for us to keep a tab going. The smell of fresh paint, with it's a lovely warm atmosphere, magnolia walls, dark wood, candles on each table and lots of cocktails to choose from makes it a great after work or pre-party venue. I got the cocktail which was the first on the menu and it was called Frothy Lady (I think). Very sweet and hardly tasted the alcohol. The espresso cocktail tasted great too but couldn't taste the alcohol. So it got me wondering if they were being stingy or were they just really good. The jalapeño pretzels were really nice and the olives had too much lemon on them for my liking but I was hungry so ate them all anyway. It's next to The Book Club and a short walk from Old Street so if you're around give it a try!