Slow but accommodating service - the set menu was tasty, and good value for money - but it didn't wow me. Went on Wednesday for a pre-theatre meal. I forgot to mention our hurry when we were sat down, but it did take exceptionally long to order. Orders finally in, it turned out that we were given the wrong menu..! Resolving this added another 10-15 minutes to our wait, so I wasn't really able to relax until we got our mains. We went for the set menu - 2 courses for £19.50 which was good value. We both had the duck with red cabbage and mashed potatoes. It was one of those big plate, small-ish portions type places, but the duck was tender and juicy and it filled me up nicely. After the first course we needed to leave for the theatre but we saved the set menu deal by arranging to come back for dessert after the show. My chocolate mousse was velvety and decadent and wonderful, while the honeycomb added a lovely crunch to it. The boyfriend's cheese really was just a slab of cheddar - although it did come with crackers, butter and a very tasty autumny chutney. He paired his cheese with a lovely port, and I had an espresso martini. Drinks were very nice but on the pricey side. The space is quite trendy - large space with high ceilings, and modern furniture. Overall, the food was good - but not amazing. The service was slow, so don't go if you're in a hurry. I wouldn't mind going back, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Great waiter! We both had a burger which was alright but not worth the money. Too much salt and really nothing to write home about. As in so many other London restaurants tables are so close that your neighbors hear in on the full conversation. Wouldn't necessarily go back. read more

Delicious food and our dessert was amazing. My son ordered the prawn burger and I had the steak. Server was great about making recommendations and was also very friendly. read more

I dont know whether I was just in the wrong mood for British food or whether the menu was actually incredibly unappetizing, but there is just something about this experience that is truly off. The room is big & cold and feels like a school cafeteria. Despite the buzz, I just dont get the joint. read more

I'm not someone who enjoys giving 1 star reviews. In fact, I had quite the internal battle of whether I should give Hix 2 stars or 1 star. I'll start off by saying that the food, while not mind blowing, was good. None of us got terribly complicated dishes, 3 of the 4 of us got salads, so I couldn't say what the pricier mains were like, though the other tables around us looked to be enjoying their meals. The first bad omen of the night happened as we tried to make a reservation. They assured us that yes, they had a table for 4 at 9 PM, yet for some reason they had to call us back to confirm (this was at around 8 PM, mind you.) Naturally, they forgot to call us back. We phoned them at 8:45 to confirm and they denied ever even speaking to us. That was not a good idea on their part as our empty stomachs caused us to raise hell until they found our name and confirmed. When we arrived, the ditzy hostess had trouble finding our name on the list and I can't say we were surprised. It wasn't terribly busy either-- I guess for a Tuesday they were busier than most restaurants but they should be able to handle that, no? So we wait half an hour downstairs at the hobbit sized bar and had a bottle of wine, not the end of the world. When we were eventually seated, we ordered fairly quickly and both the appetizers we got came out in good time. The pork cracklings were delicious but a very small portion. I guess who eats pork cracklings like their pringles so maybe the portion was appropriate (if it were up to me, everyone would). The fried cauliflower was good but also a smaller portion and not memorable, the batter was a bit too thick and still gooey. After our apps we proceeded to wait. And wait. And wait. And order more bread, which they claimed (after we waited for 15 minutes) they had to bake fresh. And then we waited some more. By the time 10:30 rolled around, we called over the maitre' d, who had been nothing but pleasant our whole meal. Here's where things got ugly. We told him everyone in the restaurant had been served before us (they had) and that we really only ordered salads (we did) so what's the hold up? He proceeded to interrupt us at any chance he got and quipped about there being steak in the salads so it takes a while (mine was still very very rare when it came out, I can't imagine it was cooked more than 7 minutes). He was combative and condescending when all he really had to do was apologize and assure us we were being taken care of and apologize again. When we hinted that he needed to take care of us i.e. comp us a bottle of wine or something, he came back with a snippy remark about us not giving him a chance to tell us he was going to do that. He was so rude that all of us kind of froze-- one of those "is this really happening?" moments. When the food finally did arrive 5-10 minutes later, again in a rude condescending tone, he offered a bottle of wine to make up for whatever we were displeased about. Again, wrong choice of words and he shouldn't have even offered, he should have just sent it over! We politely declined because there was nothing genuine about the offer and we just wanted to eat and get outta there. I ate my hanger steak salad quickly, it was nothing special at all. There were about 4 leaves of lettuce and the beets tasted like they came from a jar. My friend had the fish sticks which were good but a bit cold. They were served with mushy peas which I love, but lets be honest, mushy peas are pretty hard to mess up. A friend ordered a side of minted peas and beans which was surprisingly my favorite dish of the meal. Very simple, fresh and paired well with the hanger steak. I should also add that we loved the Dogs Head Sauvignon Blanc that we ordered earlier in the night, probably the 2nd best thing about the meal. It's really difficult to separate the service from the quality of the food, especially when you're paying good money for it. I understand kitchens get backed up, orders get lost or forgotten, people mess up. It happens! But in the service industry, your only job is to please your customers and if they're not pleased with anything, you fix the problem. Hopefully it was just this guy, not the establishment as a whole, that wasn't familiar with the adage "the customer is always right." Oh and I have to mention something that really irked me: the font on the menu. I know, I KNOW-- it's totally nit picky and silly. But Lucinda Handwriting? RLY? Was Comic Sans not available? The look of the menu did not scream 'fashionable, trendy, overpriced eatery.' It screamed 'Denny's in New Jersey,' Though that's a little unfair because I've always gotten nothing but excellent service at the Denny's off Route 1. read more

Being his second and sister reaturant to the Smithfield location, Mark Hix's recent SOHO opening of Hix restaurant had a high benchmark to achieve for me. I went recently for dinner and then an after-party for a friend. It took a bit to locate the restaurant as the immense door blends in perfectly with the wall. I felt as if we were going into a secret society. The décor, as expected, is sleek and modern. There are a number of quirky mobiles hanging throughout the restaurant which had a certain Alexander Calder feeling. As we were led to our table, it was obvious the restaurant was in the first few weeks of opening. There was a bit of nervous energy from the wait staff and confusion over who was to attend to our table. Luckily for us, one gentleman with a large board of meat came over to our table to explain the various items on the menu. He was excellent and well informed on the types of cuts, the origin on the meat and its preparation. However, we quickly learned that he wasn't our waiter and we would have to wait another 15 minutes for that reveal (30 minutes in total). As we had nearly finished a bottle of Prosecco, our waitress finally introduced herself. She had a very ominous presence and we each wished that the other gentleman would return. One of my friends asked which of the fish options was lightest and her answer was that "we were at the wrong restaurant." Despite her lack of pleasantry, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. But, our next let down came within minutes of finishing dinner. My friend had planned ahead with the restaurant and she had secured a section of the lounge downstairs for after dinner drinks and for other friends to join. She had spoken several times to the manager prior to the evening. As she was eating, the manager came over and informed her that for us to retain the area in the lounge, individuals in our party would need to order food. What? That's fine if we were informed prior to the day's event or even upon arrival. But, to have the gall to explain this within minutes of finishing dinner seemed very uncouth. Regardless of the several blips in the experience, we still had a great time and the food was excellent. I may suggest visiting the Smithfield location first read more

Of course every new business needs a bit of time to fine-tune its operation and Hix Soho in Brewer Street is no exception. But you can gauge the quality of the palce even if things are not as smooth as desired: the marrying of food, service and ambience will follow soon. I am most annoyed with soi-disante "Food Critics" such as Marina O'Loughlin of Metro (I have ner heard of her working a 16-hours shift in a busy, quasi-Michelin restaurant) that criticises Hix's offering and choices based on one visit: give the place a bit of time and even she will notice that quality never lies (in the mean time, may I suggest she dines on kebabs and burgers, perhaps her first choice when dining out). Hix Soho has good ideas, classic cuisine, no-nonsense service and fair prices: this is what London needs. Best wishes to Mark & Co. Tony Corsaro read more

Almost as famous for his Hirsts as for his fish and chips, Mark Hix wants it all: fancy food, fancier drinks, unique venues, and as much of your money as you can be persuaded to part with. Now on his eighth London venture in six years, part of me wondered whether this chain, which puts a high-end twist on British pub food, is built to last or whether his success is reliant on creating and capitalising on buzz. Another part of me really wanted to know what seventeen quid fish fingers tasted like, so I decided to visit his second restaurant, HIX Soho. I can't have been the only one interested in throwing my wages away on pub classics, because getting a booking at a reasonable hour within a week proved impossible. In the end, I got a table at the very unfashionable time of a quarter past six. This is pre-theatre dining time to those of you more inclined to visit Soho for an evening of slurred philosophising than for whatever Helen Mirren is currently shouting at people about. HIX wants to feel exclusive: the heavy door seems to insist that only those deserving enough can enter, and I have walked past on many occasions and wondered whether it was even open. The hostess led me past the queue before I was handed to someone who pointed at my table and promptly wandered off, perhaps distracted by the Shezad Dawood. Our tiny corner table had a good view of the restaurant, which looks more like a psychedelic chip shop than the nightclub the entrance would have you expect. My dining partner came in after me, and we squashed together at the end of the narrow booth, almost on top of each other as we gazed at the ample floorspace where the staff were trotting around, looking panicked. One of the things Hix as a brand is renowned for is booze, but it's unfair that for those unable to drink, the choices are limited to various kinds of water. I went for the Hix Fix, a Morello cherry marinated in Somerset Eau de Vie, topped with a 2004 Nyetimber Classic Cuvée. Fizzy, dry and very strong, I felt more attuned to my surroundings almost instantly. I was dining in Wonderland. Or at least I would be. I was noticeably half-cut when I stuck my finger in the glass to retrieve the cherry, before gesturing cartoonishly for someone, anyone, able to take our food order. I started with the smoked salmon on soda bread, which was so was so dull I became concerned that I'd annihilated taste buds with my choice of drink. The bread lacked any discernible flavour, and whilst it is rarely provided for impact, I expected more. Whatever the 'Hix cure' was, it saved the fish, but an otherwise empty plate might have been more palatable than a demonstration of just how boring another food stuff could be in comparison. The mallard with apple and celeriac was redemptive, providing contrast in taste and texture that made each mouthful feel as if it warranted deep contemplation. With low tables, neon lighting and an inexplicable abundance of waistcoats, Mark's Bar - the venue in the basement - is much darker and encourages a crowd less inhibited than the diners upstairs. The limited floorspace and low-slung conversations made me feel slightly seasick as I negotiated my way around them, I'm quite certain the place is designed to cultivate excess through insecurity. I'm pretty sure going for a wee shouldn't feel that stressful. The main courses were the ground rib steak burger with a side of wrong knife (quickly resolved), and those fish fingers. Served atop a generous pile of mushy peas, all three chubby digits crunched and slid away fairly rapidly. They were pleasantly salty but otherwise unremarkable, there were no bones in the fish, which is something, I suppose. The chips were uniformly frigid and there was nothing to dunk them in, so they were eschewed in favour of fighting over the meat. Thick set and succulent, as soon as we were armed with the correct tools, a great deal of satisfaction was had in dissecting it into manageable mouthfuls. While we were considering dessert, the staff were glancing over, looking anxious. A request for the menu was met with a flurry of inactivity until ten minutes later we were unceremoniously booted out of our corner. We were offered seats downstairs, but the prospect of descending into the rabbit hole proved too much. Not long after walking in, we were back out again, feeling cheated. Although I'm no longer in the market for anything this guy is selling, I can't stop thinking about those cherries. Book well in advance and get in after eight, and you might have time to enjoy them. I hear the Amadei chocolate pudding is to die for. read more

Hix is a modern steak house in Soho. I think you'd come here for a hip meal. I think the food was okay (good but many better steaks in London) a little expensive but the vibe was awesome. There's also a great bar downstair if you're waiting beforehand read more

if i had written a review after the first visit, Mark's Bar would've received a 4.5. second time, 2.5. inconsistency gives it a 3. your experience will really depend on who your server is. there's a blond male server with a goatee and hair pulled back--he's the one who will get you the drinks you are happy with and provide excellent service. unfortunately, on the 2nd visit, we had a female server who was extremely unresponsive (i.e. not sure what she was doing but she wasn't doing her job...). very moody and unfriendly. also, one of the bartenders was extremely unhelpful and also quite moody. didn't think this would be the kind of place they'd give you attitude but oh we got it, alright. the drinks are good if you order right. really depends on which bartender you get. ps, drinks are about £10 each. not too bad for a swank spot. oh, don't eat the disgusting preztel-y snacks they put out. they're sour and not worth the nibble. the space is cool. you walk into the resto reception area and the host will check with the bar downstairs to see if there's space. the bar area is not crowded. upscale, fancy speak easy type of feel. good for dates or small groups. read more

I am so heartbroken to have had a 3 star experience here. I was so certain Mark was going to deliver me a 5er. While I couldn't get a table via a booking, I did book the upstairs bar and we were the only ones at the bar the entire night. Because my friend was late I did chat up the chef who gave me some recommendations and insight. We started with the smoked salmon which is smoked in Mark's own house and one of his signature dishes. It was a nice piece of smoked salmon, but nothing too unique. We also had a carpaccio of tongue with beets, but we both weren't that into it. It was ordinary. We split a steak with marrow and a piece of fish, and they were both ordinary. Actually, a bit sub-par. I was so underwhelmed, and I don't think my expectations were that high as my steak the following night at Gaucho was 10x better than the one here, and the fish was so ordinary I only had a couple of bites. This is a big miss and I am truly saddened. The bar downstairs (a low bar) does look cool though.... read more

Had a lovely dinner here - fantastic service, good wine... The food was amazing! Really good steak with a bonemarrow crust thing and yummy veggies.. Reasonable price too so cannot really fault it! Yum! read more

I have to say that this place was a disappointment. The bar downstairs was really nice, but the food just wasn't very good. It wasn't bad, but it was generally pretty bland. The only flavor in most of the dishes I could taste was over powering butter. Don't get me wrong, I love butter; but don't want my chicken to taste like a stick of butter! read more

Had a really lovely pre theatre dinner yesterday. Food/Wine/Service were all excellent. Steaks were cooked perfectly and the sampling of desserts we chose were great. Looking forward to returning. read more

Great ambience, good food, inattentive service. The popular Heaven and Earth dish was interesting but nothing to write home about. The dry-aged hanger steak and Dorset blue lobster were packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The strawberry trifle, surprisingly, was amazing. read more

Save your money people. Starters were average, tasteless and dry, the main was undercooked. The waiter took it back to the kitchen and it still came back undercooked. For the money, this place is extremely overrated. Incidentally, the night before my partner and I tried Dirtybones, and it was criminally good. Highly recommend you spend your money there instead. read more

This review is for Mark's bar in Hix Soho basement. Dont get all the hype - best bar in town? Sofas and a fire - try Red Room in M&H way cosier and superior drinks. Sat at the bar wed lunchtime on a plastic chair (which looked like it came from a garden set). Took a 3 min discussion with bar man to get a vodka martini - wasnt super impressed with vodka selection. The martini comes in a small carafe in ice that you then pour into small old fashion sherry glass. Sort of get it but way too fiddly. Second visit dont think there will a third. read more

I'm not exactly a champion of British food so you can consider me a biased eater. Nothing on the lunch menu leapt out at me so I struggled to find something I was craving after rolling off of a NYC-London red eye. The prices aren't great but it is Soho and it is a nice, trendy place to get a power lunch with friends. My hanger steak was well prepared and I rather enjoyed the little trio of sauces that accompanied it. The best part of my meal was the tomato salad with lovage (new herb to me!). I walked through the bar/lounge downstairs and that seemed like a cool place once the sun sets... read more

Heard great things about this place so I checked this out with two girlfriends, and the setting was indeed lovely... great decor! The cocktail list is varied and inventive, but they weren't strong enough so we felt a bit ripped off. And the place gets too busy and we were seated on short stools so if you're looking for a place to chill out and relax for a while, this is not the ideal place. read more

As a tourist, perhaps most of the fun was simply taking the short walk here from our hotel. Very good food--loved the hangar steak with the marrow on the side. Loved the cocktails. Loved the ambiance, including the brief power outage. Did not love the slow service. Yes, we obnoxious Americans like everything fast. But this place is SA-LOW! And that's upstairs. Downstairs isn't slow. It's petrified. Order a drink. And......... read more

I loved the cocktails here and the Service was really good, however the porterhouse stake was over done. If you pay 85£ for a stake it better be dead on! That's why you get a 3 instead of a 5. I know what Sunday's are for, that's your B team to make a name but they f-cked this one up big. I could tell when they brought it on t for show they didn't even bring it close enough to the table to show it. I had a bad feeling when that happened. Then they cut it to split for two hoping we were know nothing fools. I am happy with the meal and the starters but the stake house that passes medium well almost stake for mid rare is not in my book cooking for the people they are pricing for. I know a porterhouse is difficult cut because the bone is in and the out side gets cooked faster but I know how to get this done as all chefs that cook at a high caliber do. I was just disappointed in the results. I understand it was a Sunday night but I can't excuse the fact that it was over done. This was a great meal and I loved it all but when you set the bar high I expect you to nail it in every way! read more

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Hix was a huge letdown for what was supposed to be a great night out. After a walk around Soho, four of us ended up at Hix. We first went to the basement for a drink, which was very pleasant. The beer selection was great, the cocktails were super and the atmosphere was nice. The only complaint was the music was much too loud for conversation, especially when sitting at a distance from one another in couches and armchairs. After a drink we ventured upstairs for dinner. As it was getting late, we figured we should stay put. I believe this is where we went wrong. First of all, we were not overly impressed with the menu. The bar menu downstairs had more variety, in my opinion, and it was a better value. However, we were tired, hungry and ready to wrap up the evening. Three of us had the burger (with or without bun....) for 15.95. I expected one damned good burger at that price, but it turns out you get just that: a burger. No chips, no frills, and not cooked well. We requested two to be medium rare, and one to be medium. All three came out well-done. When we pointed this out to our waiter, Robert, he simply said "sorry," and walked off to get the bill. There are several pubs and restaurants in the area. Skip Hix and find something worth the cost. read more

We went around 10pm on a Saturday after being referred to them by the bartenders of Milk and Honey. We were greeted by the hostess upstairs where we waited for someone from the bar to come get us. After waiting standing by the bar for a few minutes someone seated us. We were a little crammed where we were, so when another table was ready to leave we asked to move there, and were kindly moved even though another couple waiting for a spot was eyeing the table. The service was very nice, not over attentive, but it is a busy bar. Cocktails were very good. Really great atmosphere to sit and chat with friends. Local crowd. read more

Good food, casual atmosphere, great location, excellent service! What more would you want?!

2 stars because it was expensive relative to quality. I kept expecting to be blown away, and I wasn't. Husband and I went here post theater on his coworker's recommendation. We started with the mushroom app (£14) and a special crayfish dish (£18). Mushroom app was 7 mushrooms and some minced mushroom paste on ONE slice of baguette toast. Crayfish was underseasoned (we are broth addicts and we left most of it there). Main dishes were at best ok - chard side was teeny and mostly stems, which was a bit of a drag, and the bread - blech. Coming from the East Bay of the Bay Area, we eat La Farine bread all the time. Or some Semifreddies. Or Tartine. But this bread? Mediocre at best. Service was good, but honestly - we ate at Hawksmoor Seven Dials the night before, spent the same amount of money, and left raving about the food. After Hix? A lot of silence. Whatever it was when it opened, it is not that now. read more

Hix came recommended as a post-theater meal and we're really glad it did. It was only a minutes walk from the theater, however we did get lost and ended up having the have a taxi take us back the distance we over walked. We were 15-20 minutes late for a reservation (which even at 10:15p on a Monday night looked necessary). That being said, once we got settled, the place was amazing. Service was comfortable and approachable and the food was well paced and delicious. read more

I am still contemplating whether I should give Hix Soho 2 or 3 stars. Hopefully by the time I've finished writing this review I will gain some sense of clarity. I visited Hix Soho for the post-theatre experience so greatly advertised on the website. The restaurant itself from the outside is just one of many doors in Soho which can lead to wonders of all different sorts once you're through them. Leaving a couple of the street-facing windows open teased passers-by as it gave them the chance to take a peek into the restaurant and people having their food. Walking into the restaurant, we were greeted by two ladies and were immediately taken to our table. I have read the other reviews on yelp and I personally found that the service was not bad, although a little touchy feely (especially by the American waiters who gave us a smooth touch on the shoulder every time they wanted to see whether we'd like something). Some waiters were better than others, but the food and drinks arrived promptly. The only downside was the fact that we didn't get any bread to start and we had to ask for it again. By the time it arrived, our food was on the table. Now, on to the food itself. Sadly, it was greatly underwhelming. I've had better food in gastropubs, for a quarter of the price. I got the mutton with ramsons, had a bite, smothered it in salt and pepper, had a couple of extra bites, but it just lacked that oomph that would make me go crazy over it. My dining compadres felt the same - one didn't finish his fish, two others got the hanger steak and bone marrow but did not enjoy the latter and the last person got a steak. He was quite happy with it and probably made the best choice out of all of us, but found it small given the price. I've decided to give Hix 3 stars, and that's because pudding saved the day. I had the apple pie with ice cream and custard. It was good, so I left the place on a bit of a high, but not good enough to make up for the mediocre food. Maybe Hix marketed itself as the wrong kind of restaurant. Maybe it's not a British restaurant, but a steak house with a British twist, because when it came to the British kitchen itself, it failed to excite us. Or, maybe it's just a cool bar with a nice restaurant upstairs. I walked through the bar briefly to use the bathroom and thought 'I'm definitely coming back to Hix again - but just for a drink this time'. read more

Hard not to love this place. Highlights include the porterhouse for 2, house smoked salmon, and an impressive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. No pretensions, just good food at a fair price in a comfortable, if not whimsical, decor. read more

Marks bar at Hix was superb, the bartenders know their cocktails inside out and can pretty much find a tipple to suit any pallet. The stuffed fox leaves a little to be desired (thus the four stars rather than five) but all in all probably one of my favourite bars certainly up there with ECC and Novikov. Well recommended! read more

We are the pre-theatre menu which was exceptional value for the quality of food you receive. They also make as mean espresso martini!

Didn't have a meal here, but went with a few friends for a drink. The downstairs bar has a chill vibe, great drink menu, and an awesome ambiance! read more

Hix Soho is the latest venture from Mark Hix on the former Aaya site in Soho. The head chef is Kevin Gratton, formerly of Scott's in Mayfair, who retains the quality that has become expected from Hix restaurants. The bar downstairs, serving some great cocktails, is worth a visit as well. read more

Came to HIX for a friend's leaving dinner. Atmosphere, Service, and Price = 5 stars. But the food was disappointingly bland. I had 2 starters for my first 2 courses. Chilled soup with scallops then a duck salad. The chilled soup was missing a kick. The duck salad was quite good but you can't really go wrong with duck breast. My friends around the table said they were also disappointed with the food. Verdict = I will come back for the atmosphere and service but will leave my food expectations at the door. read more

Not good. Poor service, asked to leave our seats before our puddings, £60 for one steak, cold chips... Should I continue..

I recently went to Hix for the first time taking a friend out to dine there for her birthday. The service was extremely attentive from the get go, we were greeted warmly and immediately taken to our table. We were lead into a buzzing and very cool dining room where most of the modern artwork from the likes of Hirst and Tracy Emin hangs from the ceiling in the form of mobiles. I had expected these pieces which I had heard about to be more prominent, some were rather small and easy to miss, but when they were nonetheless an attractive feature. The food began great. Crisp crackling with near perfect apple sauce was brought as a snack while we ordered and got our drinks. On recommendation I ordered the 'heaven and earth'. This was exactly what I had expected form the much lauded Mark Hix, it was simple food made great. The black pudding was succulent and sweet while the mash worked as a perfect accompaniment. My guest had the duck and apple salad which she was very pleased with. Unfortunately the quality of food deteriorated from here on. My mallard was just ok. It was a bit too dry and the jelly it was served with didn't compliment the duck. My guest left most of her liver and bacon. We then opted for a light desert as we were quite full a shot of sloe gin jelly and cream. There was nothing amazing about this dish. Hix doesn't come cheap and at rates this high I would expect better consistency with their food. They can obviously do very good food, as proven with the dishes at the beginning of the meal, but not everything is executed this well. I tried to really like the place, and I did a bit. It's very trendy, modern in just the right way and has an exciting crowd; I just wish the food was just as good. I would like to think we went on a bad day. I'm not sure I will go back, but be sure to try Mark's Bar downstairs. read more

Took some out of towners to HIX in Soho and didn't want to leave. Friendly staff, brilliant food and the bar downstairs is genius. Cold cocktails, warm cocktails (warm cocktails?!) all served in unique glasses alongside yummy pork scratchings and apple sauce. Yum-my! Our group of 5 let the bartender choose drinks for us but the warm ale with bramley apple with spices was a favourite! Once my girlfriends were finished fawning over said gorgeous bartender, we headed upstairs for lunch. Well, we just had to try almost everything. Cod's Tongue, Black Pudding, Fish Fingers, Partridge with Bread Sauce and hello! the rice pudding with drunken plums.... Everyone say it together now, "Dee-lish!" The Maitre D' talked us through the unique art hanging around the place (must be nice to have friends like Damien Hirst), but the atmosphere was unpretentious and I'm going back - again and again and again. A great spot if you want to impress the man in your life. read more

If you're looking for a proper modern fresh take on British food look no further than HIX.

Some of the food was fantastic (the tomato salad and the toffee pudding, for instance), other dishes left a lot to be desired (the veal). The cocktails were average, expensive and teeny tiny. I don't think I'd go back, the food is too hit or miss and we didn't feel we got much for our money. read more

Nice find on a Sunday evening. Loved the options and food was nice. Service was excellent and quick!

Good but not extraordinary. Good service. Fantastic North Sea oysters. Halibut was nice, but unremarkable. The downstairs was funky and cool, though I didn't have a drink. read more