Walking into Lord's, my gf and I were feeling the weight of the world on our shoulders. Our friends…read morewere in town from LA, where they run 2 restaurants. The pressure of picking where to eat with restaurant operators was a new kind of feeling. It felt like game 7. My gf could tell I was crumbling when she said, "Pressure makes diamonds, but it also busts pipes. So in times like this you gotta ask yourself: Are you a diamond, or a pipe?" We picked Lord's, as I genuinely can't picture having a bad meal there. We opted for the Scotched Eggs, the Snap Pea Salad, the Crab Toast, 2 Burgers, and a Sticky Toffee Pancake. After trying everything, one of them looked up and said "there are legitimately no bad bites in here...I'm obsessed." A cocky smirk graced my face as I locked eyes with my gf. WE ARE DIAMONDS! They loved it so much they ended up ordering another round of the scotched eggs and sticky toffee pancake. I must shout out our server Lily W as well, as the white glove service in here made us look good. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

First time having British brunch and let me tell you, this place lives up to the hype…read more My friend recommended me to try this place out for brunch and it was just so good. The burger is really famous here but I come back for the Scottish eggs. It was so good - I wish they gave us more than two. Drinks were fun and the pancake - yum!!! The ambiance is very decorative and the service was ok. We ordered chips with the burger but they forgot it and never brought it out. The server apologized which is what we appreciated. We will come back and try the dinner menu for sure.

Lillie's is always a good place to stop in for a drink. The flower decor changes…read more We sat at the bar and had a hummus plate which was a decent portion and tasty. Bartenders are attentive even when it's busts

Absolutely awful experience. Never again. Do NOT recommend…read more One of the staff, in charge of refilling water, spilled water on our table multiple times. I watched him spill on other tables as well. He never apologized. He never wiped it up. Then 4th time he filled our glasses, he spilled the water on my wife. He did not apologize. He did not even acknowledge it and it was very clear that he noticed he did it. My wife, quite restrained, let our waitress know what happened. Her response: "What do you want me to do about it?" My wife said that he should not serving water if he doesn't know how to pour it properly. The waitress, moments later, told him what we had said, merely inches from our tables. Beyond awkward. And, instead of coming over and apologizing, he simply never returned to our table. No more water. The waitress had an attitude with us since we sat down - no idea what we could have done - unsure what was going on - but it was beyond unpleasant. Most of our "table conversation" was about how lousy the staff were acting and how uncomfortable we felt along with how much we couldn't wait to leave. We had shared an appetizer and had no interest in ordering anything else after that. We paid. We left. I feel stupid for tipping them.

The Clocktower in Nomad is a contemporary British restaurant serving elevated tavern classics…read moreoverlooking Madison Square Park. We started with the steak tartare with Melba toast and caviar. For entrees we had the creamy cavatelli with maitake and squash. We finished off with a gorgeous sticky toffee pudding served with bourbon vanilla ice cream and crunchy toffee pieces. We loved the grandeur of the space and the cozy fireplace. It makes for an ideal business dinner setting

Went for my birthday the restaurant us extremely dark and small. The service wasnt the best took a…read morevery long time for someone to take our order no only that but I asked for my left overs to be packed which was the beef wellington and they threw out one half of the steak I started eating and my vegetables and with a price point of 128 I would like all of my leftovers. I wouldn't return and I should of read reviews before I went I will not return. The scallops were delicious and the not colada cocktail but at that price point to not being given my food and proper service is a shame.The fish was OK and the sticky toffee was delicious.

Only specialized shop in Manhattan that sells British food and treats. Cottage pies, scotch eggs,…read moresausages, Cadbury, Terrys orange chocolate. Oh my! Friendly Service. You'll be greeted by Gracie the store cat! Highly recommend.

It's hard not to compare this to other places and find it wanting, like Shi Eurasia on the LES,…read morewhich is much friendlier and carries the same English snacks at a much better price, or Butcher's Block in Queens, which is much fresher and supplies the savory pastries to Myers. Butcher's Block also carries Irish groceries, which is great for someone craving Taytos. I'll go to Myers the next time I want to splurge for a dry pasty and a cashier who's sick of working there.

Recommendation from a Gramercy/ LES savant. Two requirements; need the Knicks game on and foods…read moregotta be bussin'. Both mightily passed. Fried pickles were stellar, curly fries were bitchin', grilled chicken salad was fresh, and the Buffalo duck wings, absolutely choice. So tender and loaded with deep flavor. Weird part is, they didn't tell me there would be animals in the restaurant making primal sounds while I was eating... (It was me, I was howling). Also tried a new Spritz beverage for Happy Hour (4p-8p), very tasty! Our server didn't miss with the recommendations either! Great hospitality and service. Even the sodas felt elevated with fried orange slices, lemon slices, etc. Overall this place one me over. Felt like a local gem with a killer vibe. Will be back!

Solid spot for a cocktail. I had a lovely gin cocktail that was refreshing. We sat in the outdoor…read morearea, which was quite pleasant. It wasn't too busy, so we were able to easily get a seat. Overall positive experience!

Yeah, I don't know. It was the World Cup game between England and Croatia so I was willing to…read moreforgive a lot. But as soon as I came in, I was getting weird vibes from the bartender. Also, there was a sandwich board outside that clearly announced a happy hour, but then I got back my tab that charged me double the price I was expecting because "it's the World Cup" even though there was absolutely no indication anywhere that the happy hour was void because of the game. (I've paid 15 dollars for a beer before! That's fine! But I absolutely despise false advertising.) Moreover, one of the patrons was a complete ass about me having to squeeze past them even though they had parked themselves in the busiest section of the bar. Terrible vibes. Go anywhere else.

I came here for their Christmas dinner last year, and it was one of the most fun experiences I've…read morehad. We ordered the roast, which was tender and juicy. It came with the traditional sides: veggies and Yorkshire pudding. The meal came with a choice of appetizer. For me, I chose the fois gras on toast, which was oh so buttery. The star of the show was the sticky toffee pudding. It was so decadently sticky, caramel-y sweet. I loved it. Oh, and our meal came with this wrapped gift that you pop open for a surprise! We had loads of fun here. If you're looking for something to do in the city on Christmas day, try this!

Lillie's Victorian Establishment is a great spot for cozy drinks with a lot of character. I started…read morewith an Allagash White while waiting for a friend. Always a solid choice, though it could have been a bit colder. The bartenders were very nice and attentive, and the place clearly has a strong group of regulars. There was a friendly, familiar energy in the room that made it feel welcoming right away. Once my friend arrived, I tried "The Greatest Espresso Martini" and asked to swap the vodka for bourbon. They were very accommodating, and the drink turned out delicious. Rich, smooth, and good enough that I ordered a second. The music and lighting both hit the right balance, making it an easy, comfortable place to settle in for the night.

My friends and I came for brunch last weekend and were sorely disappointed. We were seated right…read moreaway, and all decided to get the afternoon tea. Unfortunately, our server only heard that 5 of us wanted afternoon tea, and one of the tiers of food was smaller than the others. We also had to pay extra for additional tea, which we were fine with, but service was severely lacking throughout. Our server didn't check up on us, and seemed to want us to leave quickly after dropping off the check. We would have been happy to pay the $65 each for afternoon tea, but it wasn't worth it and frankly, I was agitated by the whole ordeal by the time I left. We were also disappointed by the food items (as they were lacking) and nothing about this was like other experiences we had with other afternoon teas. I can't in good faith recommend this place, nor do I see myself coming back after the atrocious service we experienced.

Fantastic! The sweetest people work here. The food is authentic, and fresh…read more Be ready for a tight seating area, which is totally worth it. 5 Stars!!

Have been enjoying the ambiance and food here since the early 90's as a single woman in NYC and so…read morehappy to see this place is still busy and thriving today so of course had to bring my sausages for a mom & me weekend in the city for a proper cuppa and English breakfast. Since it was their first time here they wanted EVERYTHING listed on the menu. Safe to say we stuck with the full English breakfast and since we are big tea drinker, a full high tea service was added too. Everything tasted as I remember it from my single days and presentation is still so pretty for the tea service as well. Can't wait to be back for dinner next!

This spot has the ambiance of a British pub. It gets very crowded and noisy post-work hours. They…read morehave a good happy hour deal- $11 glasses of wine and some food specials. But the bartender was so curt and grumpy, clearly hating being there and taking it out on anyone that came near him. If you can deal with that, go for it!

My daughter and I were looking for a place to eat after a long day in NYC. We found The Shakespeare…read morenear the Morgan Library. It has an English Pub atmosphere-cozy and relaxed. We were seated right away. Our server brought us water and took our order quickly which was good because we were starving. I ordered the winter salad but they brought the watermelon salad by accident. It looked good so I kept it. I added salmon to the salad. The lettuce was fresh, the watermelon was sweet and firm and the ricotta was creamy. It all came together perfectly. The salmon was nicely cooked and tasty. My daughter enjoyed the lamb shepherds pie. The potatoes on top were nicely browned and crisp but creamy inside. The stew was delicious The server offered us a free dessert due to the salad mix up! The sticky toffee pudding was yummy!

A seafood centric restaurant? That's what Dame is. This has been on my list for ages and finally…read moresnagged a res to check it out. The resto itself is pretty tiny - probably why reservations are so hard to come by. As for the food, lots of seafood options. 1. The oysters were good albeit very rich 2. Sourdough was actually great especially with their cultured butter 3. Squid skewers were probably my fave. Perfectly cooked. That green sauce is herby springy and zingy. 4. Cucumber salad was pretty good. I liked the smoked mussels 5. Tuna was also good not much to say about it 6. Kedgeree was... just alright. I could have skipped this tbh. The rice had a bit of bite to it which I actually kinda liked. My friends thought it felt undercooked. It's basically just like rice soaked in a light curry 7. Sticky toffee / date pudding: I was excited for this since I've heard all about how Dame makes a banging one but this kinda fell short for me. The vanilla bean (sour) cream didn't really do it. Sour cream with a sweet dessert? I suppose it was to cut the sweetness but hmm... I've had much better sticky dates elsewhere Service was good. Overall a good restaurant especially if you love seafood. Probably not worth all the effort to get a res. But good nonetheless, would come back if it was a lot easier.

A Yelp search for 'Best Fish & Chips in NYC' brought me to Dame. After a long work week, nothing…read moresounded better than this comfort classic. I made a reservation for a Monday evening around 8pm. Even at this time, reservations were scarce. It's not a very large restaurant so I highly recommend making a reservation in advance. I ordered the Sourdough Bread & Butter, and the Squid & Scallion Skewers to start. The bread was crispy and tasty; a solid sourdough, but wasn't anything overly unique. The skewers were herbaceous and light. The green sauce was super flavorful - especially when dipped into by that sourdough. For my main I ordered the Fish & Chips (of course). Were they extremely good? YES. Were they the best Fish & Chips I've ever eaten? No, however this accolade belongs to an actual Chippy I ate at in the UK. As far as 'restaurant' Fish & Chips go however - these are the probably the best I've eaten. The fish was expertly fried and super crispy. The chips were thick cut and well-salted. My only complaint is there wasn't more of them. An extra handful of chips and you wouldn't see the bottom of the plate in photos - just sayin! For dessert I got the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Now this WAS the best Sticky Toffee Pudding I've ever had. Extremely flavorful. Extremely sweet. Would be perfect for two to share. As a solo diner, it was pushing my sweet tooth to eat the entire thing. But naturally, I did. The service was great. Super personable and attentive. I was seated at the counter overlooking the kitchen. Watching the chefs prepare every dish was fascinating and entertaining to watch. Definitely recommend this place!