We came here for an afternoon tea and really enjoyed ourselves. The service was impeccable and the…read moretea and food very good. We loved the individual unlimited tea which allowed us to try many varieties. The service also came with coffee and espresso options as well. The food options were also very tasty and quite the selection. This tea sitting offerings can be very filling with all the bread in and on all the items. But we knew that going in. Great value and excellent service. The dining area is apparently part of the Melody Whisky Bar but it is nothing like a bar and more of a very bright fancy dining area. I recommend Melody Whisky Bar for a good afternoon tea experience.

Escaping the madness of pub nightlife meant still needing to find somewhere to eat without an hour…read morewait. Melody Whisky Bar fit the bill while enthralling with a flavorful experience throughout. For whatever reason people were forgetting tonight that not only is there excellent drink here (Whisky cocktails, Macallan cocktails, Classics), but also tasty food. As a result we got right in, lucky us. My friend got the duck immediately; I zoned in on "three porks" not the real name but a trio of belly, rib, loin which was excellent. And I won't forget the whisky & maple cured salmon to start and/or burrata. Both will set you up for an amazing main course to follow. And just because I glossed over it, don't forget this is a whisky bar with endless choices covering 17 menu pages, small print. Good luck picking. As if there'd be room, the lemon curd tart is just light enough not to put you under, after picking something from page 15 of that whisky selection. The beer and wine choices are also exceedingly sufficient, so all should leave happy. Remember to ponder the history of the Melody cult classic film that inhabits the halls of this former school, and I'll anticipate my return trip for more magnificent food and drink.

Intimate whisk(e)y bar with an eclectic selection of drams…read more Walked in on a weekday evening, they do take rsvp so would recommend if going on the weekend. Had a few drams as part of a sampler. All were delicious - albeit a few overproof ones were a bit too potent. The pours are def a bit pricier compared to the market bottle prices, but had a good time and would recommend for a fun night out!

Service was great. The young lady assisted us to understand their flights. Amazing selection of…read morewhiskey/Whisky to try. The ambiance is pretty chill. It's a good place to have a drink and chat.

I visited this place to escape from the loudness and chaos of Soho, and I am glad that I found this…read moreplace. It is low key? The bartenders are super nice, and they let me take my time to take in the place, peruse the menu, and wait until the live music started. I also appreciated the theme. The names of the drinks on the menu are inspired by rock stars/ famous songs, and there is live pianist at 8pm. You can come here in groups, with a date, or even by yourself (which is what I did). Highly recommend!

There was something about this spot which made me feel like it's been here forever... It had that…read moreslightly faded hipster vibe of not trying too hard, offset with the 20-page menu! But it was surprisingly empty on Saturday afternoon (when my boy and I tumbled in, trying to digest all the luxury from the gelato place next door), so that might have been a clue! I feel like this could become my spot to recommend whenever people ask about where to meet prospectives for a first-date. Lighting is good, style is sexy and the mojitos are strong!

A fantastic pub near Paddington Station that we happened to find just off busy Edgeware Road. The…read moredouble gin and tonics were flowing for me and the pints were flowing for the rest of the family, and then we got hungry. Their meats (sausage cheddar, lamb chops, and chicken wings) were delicious and the mac and cheese and truffle fries alone were well worth the visit. Portions were not very large and prices were standard London, i.e., higher than home but about the same as New York City (until you see the difference between pounds and dollars on your credit card statement), but the place had a great vibe and tons of locals. Note that they do include a 12.5% service charge, which was way too low for the quality of service we received.

Smoked meat is the specialty here. The savory smells engulf you when you walk in promising a great…read moremeal. The service was on point and the food wonderful. We had the smoked beetroot and goat cheese salad and Loaded Mac & cheese accompanied by 2 beers. Very satisfying meal.

Delicious and flavorful Indian food! Great menu with so many choices. First dinner (and it was 9pm)…read moreupon arriving in London and it was wonderful. Happy to find an open spot! We ordered the chicken biryani and an order of fries. Chicken was tender and flavorful and the rice was fluffy, tender and perfectly spiced. Service was efficient and friendly enough. The dining room and bar area is modern and attractive, with comfortable seating. We would recommend and we would return.,

This place was recommended by one of my best friends, it was near my hotel (the Hilton) so it was a…read moreno brainer to walk about 5 minutes to get to this place. It was a Saturday night, party of 3 and we got seated almost immediately, the place was busy and that gave me a good sign that it would be a good place. The music was on the louder side but not enough to have me scream to my friends across the table, it was typical Indian, very enjoyable and catchy. Our waitress was really nice and she came to take our order in a timely matter. We ordered the Lamb, we had chicken, rice, garlic naan bread and a yogurt dish that I can't remember ... everything came in cute little plates and containers. The food didn't take long to come, they have a really big drink menu so lots to choose from, they do have a small section of non alcoholic drinks as well and this is always a small plus for me, my friends had beers and I had a melon mock-tail which was so refreshing and good. We were so hungry, we ate so fast and even ordered more rice. The food was amazing and the price was average of most Indian places in London. Really enjoyed this place, and it seems like it may become a regular for me!!

Thank you and cheers Berners Tavern!…read moreOn another recent trip from our home in Nashville Tennessee to London on 10/15/25 we were delighted to have a chance to visit Berners for our third time and have never been disappointed and actually always wowed but this last visit exceeded even the others.Why? Well, for starters we always sit at the bar and marvel at the pretty view and receive fabulous service, this time we had the extra pleasure of Anuj's (ADeokante) five star service!WOW what a shining star he is to this establishment!I hope y'all know what a treasured employee you have in him.His bar skills are top notch to be certain, in addition his professionalism,care to EVERY detail, his care about our experience and ensuring it was outstanding, along with his wonderful warm engaging personality which added to our experience, just so welcoming! He gave excellent service,in this day it can be the rare exception to receive such so we were incredibly impressed and grateful to experience. We asked about Indian fare tips and he gave a great suggestion we took him up on. Our food (DELICIOUS) and cocktails (DIVINE) at Berners were once again enjoyed in one of if not the most stunning restaurants in London. Thank you Berners for being a stand out and for a lovely evening out and memory made,we can't to return as y'all are our favorite spot when in London. To Anuj: the sky's the limit for you,pursue your dreams wherever they take you, we're certain whatever you do or wherever you go you'll shine brightly in your field, you are perfect where you are a d as you are adding sparkle to Berners and we do hope to find you there when we come next time! Cheers to you Sir!If you make it out to Nashville for a trip please look us up we'll reciprocate with southern hospitality and travel tips! Well done Berners and may your continued success be blessed! Don and Cindie Caron

Come for the ambiance, stay for the food. I came here with a large group of people for a corporate…read moreevent, and everyone had great things to say about the experience. First, the space is very ornate and classy, with thoughtful decor that captures your attention as soon as you enter. The service was generally good, though certain drink orders took a very long time, and it also took a while for us to get more water. Whenever napkins were left on the table, even if we were sitting there, someone would grab them and fold them neatly, which I thought was a nice touch. Now, the food and drinks. We had a prix fixe menu. I really enjoyed the shrimp salad as a starter and the bread was fine. Of the main dishes, I liked the beef pasta and the cauliflower the best. The steak was okay, the potatos were nice too. The fish didn't have as much flavor/seasoning as I had hoped. The ice cream was okay, but I didn't love it. I did enjoy my espresso martini to cap it off! Overall, if you're looking for upscale dining, with an upscale vibe and upscale price, this is a good spot for you.

The vibe was awesome. Really lively but not loud. We missed the music. The lounge was hip but not…read moreannoyingly so. Lighting was dim bit totally worked. Staff was helpful, friendly and approachable. Cost was standard. When asked what our waiter liked, without hesitation he said the wings! Thought it random but we did actually get them. We got the buffalo flavored 6 piece. Totally enough and really good! Husband got the pork belly. It was SO tender. Highly recommend.

This was the first place I visited when I arrived to London and we were starving. So we naturally…read moregravitated to an American bbq place since that is what we eat back home. We ordered the double smashed cheeseburger and the smoked bbq ribs which had Asian inspired seasoning on it. My cheeseburger was just ok. Although it had its own special sauce, it still tasted bland. Same for the ribs. It's definitely not true American BBQ. In terms of the place and service, 10/10. I loved the decor which displayed various jazz, blues and funk artists throughout time. The staff was really friendly and sparked up conversation when they realized we were visiting. We were there for lunch so I can't speak to the live music at night. Overall, I can see this as a go to place to hang out with friends and for the live music but I wouldn't rush to come here for food.

A steady performer for the area. I have been visiting the 'Brit' for a number of years…read more The main reasons that you would come here - Decent food, although slightly high prices for the area. Extensive Whiskey and Bourbon menu. Friendly staff. Less busy at peak times than other bars in the area. The downsides of the place are that the decor is tired and the couches really do look like your nan threw them away and The Brittania pulled them out of the skip.

So this place has always been good for scotch, but now it's not bad for beer either. I nipped in…read morelast night and had a great IPA to wash down a lovely Tamdhu Speyside single malt. It was so nice it did it twice. It has a good atmosphere, the patrons seem to be mostly medical students, it's lively, but not rowdy. This tiny area behind the Guys hospital has a few good pubs and this is not one you should pass by if you like a drop of whisky, they seem to have dozens.

Little whiskey bar underneath four quarters. Massive selection, not expensive, great musicread more

Ahhhh!!! This place is really cool!!! And they have a book of yummy drinks that are two for one on…read moreSunday and they taste really good and they're amazing!!!! Can you tell I don't get out much? At least for drinks. Anyway. We came here with some friends and took advantage of their 2 for 1 offer (meaning you get two drinks for 10 pounds). It impressed me that they served really good drinks for such a good price. I personally loved The Last Word (super strong but great flavour) and the Elderflower Margarita (YUM!). They both packed a punch but weren't so overpowered with liquor that they didn't taste nice. The bar staff was fun as well. The one that wasn't popular was the honey one. I can't remember the name but none of us liked it. It's a cool bar!

I was gonna give this place 3 stars, but on reflection of the whole experience it's a definite 2,…read more2.5 at an absolute push. And I don't give out 2 stars lightly. This was one of the few places the bf and I had booked to go to during a brief 3-day trip to London, due to the 2 for £10 cocktails and general good reviews it had. I kinda wish we hadn't! Upon arrival the place was practically empty (but it was like bang on 6pm on a Monday, so a lot of people hadn't arrived for happy hour yet) and staff showed us where our reserved booth was. All good to start off with, the place looks pretty cool inside and the tunes were good too. Here's where it starts to go downhill. I skipped up to the bar having decided with the bf which cocktails to get (at this point we didn't realise 2 for £10 meant two of the SAME cocktail, because they never mention it) and ordered a Strawberry Daiquiri for the bf, plus a Chocolate Martini for myself. Nope, couldn't get the one I wanted as they were out of chocolate liqueur, so it was back to my seat to try and decide on another. I was gutted but excited about my next choice, the Show Me The Honey. NOPE. They were out of honey vodka so I couldn't have that one either! I get that obviously it's a busy bar at weekends, but I thought that was an extremely poor show - the staff weren't hugely apologetic about it either which didn't exactly help. Finally deciding on a Russian Spring Punch (yay, they had all the ingredients for that one!) I ordered the drinks. The bartender said "you know it's 2 for £10 yeah?" but again didn't mention the fact that it's two of the same cocktail for £10. Once he started making up the drinks I of course caught on to what was happening, whereupon he looked at me like I was an idiot for not knowing something they never openly tell you. Great. I begrudgingly paid for our drinks (I wouldn't really have minded except the bf wasn't sure if he'd want more than one cocktail and we now possessed four, plus I was really wanting to try a couple of cocktails instead of two of the same one) and went back to the booth, more than a bit deflated by this point. The cocktails were...fine. The champagne in my cocktail wasn't the nicest but it did the job of course. The atmosphere in the bar was...also fine. But that was it. Fine. It stayed pretty quiet the whole time we were there and I guess just wasn't the whole cocktail bar experience I was expecting. We then made our way to Cahoots where we had an absolute belter of a time and it totally saved our night, goes to show that sometimes you really do get what you pay for!