Although billed as a whiskey bar, they do have a selection of other cocktails available…read more Staff were polite but took a while for them to get our bill after requesting especially considering that the bar was not busy when we went. Other challenge was getting the right coats from themselves even though apparently ticketed. All in all though. Pleasant enough place for a 'civilised' drink.

We popped in here for a drink before dinner. Lovely atmosphere as we walked in. The cocktail menu…read moreare on postcards which I really liked. I had the vodka & sake Collins - perfect drink to start the evening. Refreshing citrus taste.

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!

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!!

I enjoyed this neighborhood pub quite a bit. We arrived and there was a nice group of people…read moreoutside, so we grabbed a seat inside. They made room for us as we didn't have a reservation, but we said we could eat fast and scamper before the rest of the parties arrived. We ordered so much off the menu as this is a BBQ place in London and being originally from Texas, I had to try London BBQ. I was surprised and delighted - I think they did a great job. We ordered the pork ribs, chicken wings, fries and their corn item. The ribs were tender and well seasoned, the wings were also very tasty, fries were delicious but the corn was roasted just a bit too much. There was no moisture left in the kernels, so I would pass on those. But the main part of the meal was super delicious. Now I can say that there is a good BBQ spot in London.

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.

We absolutely loved Ronnie Scott's! We went here on the last night of our trip and it was the best…read moreway to end the trip! Our drinks were great, all the servers were so pleasant to talk to, and it was absolutely GORGEOUS inside. I honestly felt like I teleported to another universe for a few hours. The music and vibes were immaculate. If we ever end up back in London we will definitely be returning.

The atmosphere was small and cozy like a speakeasy. The food for the dinner show was surprisingly…read moregood. Usually, when you get dinners that come with a show, it is streamlined and boring. This was anything but. The flavors were rich. The service was phenomenal. Every seat in the house had a great view. The only downside for the section we sat in was the tables were stationary and near the padded benches. The cocktails were inventive and reasonably priced.

This is perhaps one of the most gorgeous bars you'll find, even in Mayfair; which is saying a lot…read more The interior is a mix of creativity and class, muted colours and bright lights, which accent every nook and cranny with an almost enchanting glow. The walls are covered in an array of modern and ancient-inspired art; perhaps an ode to the times of hedonistic pleasure and plenty that the cocktail menu showcases as an inspiration for their cocktails. Speaking of the menu, you will find an almost-overwhelming amount of delicious cocktails with an interesting twist. I got the Seven Apples which is a light and fruity sparkling elixir that tastes strongly of cider. The cognac, Calvados VSOP, and Aquavit make this a much stronger concoction than your typical Apple cider, though. The service is top-notch, as one would expect from such an establishment, and the price will set you back about £30 per cocktail. In case that matters.

After years of booking meetings for my boss here, I finally crossed the pond and made a reservation…read morefor myself. For me, this tea service is off the beaten path. It's not what one would immediately think of for high tea unless they knew about it. We had the champagne tea service for 3 adults and a children's tea service. The service for the littles is absolutely adorable. It comes with a story of Albee thr monkey and they have souvenirs. We purchased the monkey because it was absolutely adorable. Each reservation allows for 1.5 hrs of unlimited sandwiches, scones, tea, and sweets. We partook in an additional serving of sandwiches. The standouts were the chicken salad, cucumber, and smoked salmon sandwiches. I enjoyed the scones tremendously- esp with lots of clotted cream. I enjoyed a spicy chai as well. This was the highlight of my trip to London. I will absolutely some back!

This review is only about the downstairs area, which I really enjoyed…read more The mood is dark and sexy -- perfect for a date. The staff was helpful in making choices, particularly about whisky as their list is extensive and can be overwhelming. The cocktails are all delicious, too, and presented in fun ways. My favorite was The Pantomime, which was a mezcal and Aperol cocktail, but everything I tried was great.

World's 50 Best Discovery bar. There are three locations but the Soho one is the one with this…read moreaccolade. Two concepts with two different menus in side. Ground level is for walk-in's and it a bit more casual and chill. Downstairs is by reservation only and it much darker and moodier. Looked at the menus ahead of time and opted to walk in as we liked the drinks on that menu more. Arrived, and the bar was busy, but we were able to score a seat for two at a bar counter against the wall. Both drinks we ordered came from the "Rich" section of the menu. Marigold - tequila, greek yogurt, mango, suze, lemon - well balanced with the greek yogurt adding extra mouthfeel. Mango flavor was prevalent but not overwhelming and, overall, a creamy delicious drink Campino - tequila, strawberry, cream, lemon, egg white, cream soda - I liked this one slightly more. Prominent strawberry flavor that was rounded out at the end with the cream soda. Egg white added extra mouthfeel and foam.

Our last meal in London when were visiting the city earlier this month was breakfast at Berners…read moreTavern, and I loved our experience. The restaurant is located inside the London EDITION, a very swanky hotel. The restaurant is gorgeous - high ceilings, crown molding, gallery walls of paintings, a beautiful bar... The service was outstanding, the kind of service you expect at a very nice restaurant. They were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. I couldn't leave London without having a Full English, and their version was great (pork sausage, two eggs, smoked bacon, roasted tomato, portabello mushroom, black pudding, baked beans, hash browns, and toast). I also had tea and a fresh apple juice. My husband had their smoked salmon and scrambled eggs (salmon caviar, dill, and Borough Market sourdough bread), which was great as well) and a cappuccino. They had so many more things on the menu I would have liked to try - I guess I'll save those for my next time at Berners Tavern!

I wasn't sure where this was, but it's inside the hotel. It's a very beautiful space. The champagne…read moretrolley was a cool touch. The service was good, but there were a couple of misses. I ordered my steak medium well, but it came out undercooked. They did redo it, but I would still say it was undercooked, but I just left it. Also, I ordered the mac & cheese, which I was really excited about because it said it was a specialty, but it never arrived. But by that time I was full, so we just left it. The server did take an item off the bill to compensate.

We sat down to dinner at 7:30pm Sat night and the first 30 mins was a great experience, nice lounge…read morevibe, great cocktails and music. Then at 8pm the music got turned up very loud (and also changed to more club-style music, not lounge). We asked the manager if he could set the music back at the normal volume - his immediate reaction was to ask sniffily "do you want to move upstairs". Apparently the decision has been made that Friday and Saturday nights are a "DJ experience" and not a restaurant experience. Servers acknowledge it's impossible to hear each other. Food was very good (we had the excellent tasting menu), servers were very good, but the manager made clear that anyone who wanted to have a non-shouting conversation over dinner was not welcome. (This is why when you look around the restaurant at 8:30 or 9pm it's a lot of couples looking around the restaurant and not talking to each other, obviously wondering "is this fun or have we been suckered?") We went with friends who have been to Shochu before and were excited to share it with us; this was for a mutual birthday night. They had never been on a Fri/Sat though. They ended up being pretty embarrassed for having recommended it as a place to go for a good weekend night out.

I came down here to try the "Shochu kanteen" a while ago with Katie B...and loved some of their…read morefood, so I brought my husband it to try it too. I couldn't see any mention of the shochu kanteen...so maybe they've given up on it?? The menu was exactly the same as Roka upstairs this time. Drinks: - The have some cocktails, a small list of shochu and some infused shochu, like ume-shu. We tried two of the shochus...I really liked mine (made from sweet potatoes, rather than barley) - However considering the bar is called "shochu lounge" I found it a bit weird that none of the staff could tell us anything about the (very short) list of shochu they had on their menu. I am not a shochu expert, but I know which areas I like...but none of the staff could even tell us which prefecture their shochu comes from! All they could tell us was that it comes from "south Japan..." So, we had to guess blindly. Food: The food was pretty expensive, with small portions but every bite was lovely. - The sashimi was divine. Especially the Hamachi and the ebi. The portions were very stingy (especially as the platter cost £30) but I couldn't fault them for the amazing fresh fish. - I liked their yakiniku. We tried the negima and asparagus skewers. - We ordered some mushroom rice to fill us up, and this was also really lovely. In the end, I think this would be a good place to bring someone on a first date, and the food was amazing (which is why I gave them 4 stars.) Having said that, they seemed to be trying slightly too hard to look cool... it was just a shame the staff didn't seem to know anything about the drinks they serve.

What an amazing place! There are theatrics, cocktails, ambience and, of course, Detective Mitch! We…read morehad so much fun at the Evans & Peel Detective Agency from the minute we rang the bell to the photos taken at the end as we left. We found this speakeasy on Yelp and didn't have reservations but got in anyways. The entry door is very subtle and once inside you need to plead your case to gain entry. Your case would be a mystery you are working to solve. We had a lot of fun with this part and our improv skills were put to the test. After being allowed through the secret entrance, you enter a 1930's prohibition style well decorated bar. All the staff are dressed the part and act the part. The drinks are in a casebook style booklet and have handwritten descriptions of the choices. We each had a couple of the drinks and really enjoyed them. The staff even comes around and mingles with you if you want. Most of the talk is the acting about your case or the general conversations of the Prohibition era. We really had fun here and were laughing a lot and found the experience very stimulating. I highly recommend going here when in London. It is a super fun experience.

Quirky and fun and the cocktails were excellent. Great staff. I recommend making a reservation.read more