Poor service. Waited forever to get what we ordered with our tea and then I got mine about 20 mins before my bf got his which...obviously we would want to eat what we ordered together...at the same time. They also did a fire alarm drill during our visit (at about 5:40pm). This lasted a decent amount of time as well. Overall an unpleasant experience. Took a £15 cab ride to get here also. The mango tart was really good though. I gave it an extra star for that alone. The tea was okay - nothing spectacular in my opinion. read more

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Sketch is a magical place with ever changing rooms, yummy beautiful food, mismatched furniture and FREAKING. AWESOME. TOILETS. Most people come here for the afternoon tea which is stacked full of delicious sweet treats but they also do a great lunch menu with one of the best foie gras burgers I have ever tasted. Came here once for a set menu dinner too which turned out to be too good to be true. Food was strangely just not up to scratch but maybe that was just a one time offence. I forgive you Sketch. Now let's talk about their toilets. Their awesome individual egg shaped toilets with soothing bird chirps to sing you to poops. Let's not forget the cleaner wondering around in a French maid outfit and their colourful stained glass ceiling. Ahh it's all so magical. read more

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If you want to go to somewhere unique and unusual, this is the spot! I only saw 3 of the 5 rooms, but each room had so much character & it was visually pleasing. I came here for some late night drinks & we were directed to the East Bar. If you're looking for an intimate area, this is the perfect spot. The circular room is small with the bar in the middle & seats around. The drinks are as unique as the room itself. The Glade was closed for a private party, but I saw The Gallery & it looked like a great spot for a girls day/night. The Parlour was a 180 degree version of The Gallery with skulls & lounge chairs. The most interesting "room" was the restroom. The vibrant restroom had pods that looked like Eve from the movie "Wall-E." A restroom break is necessary here to check it out. There were no men in the men's side so my husband showed me the urinal. It will make you feel fancy as odd as that sounds... I LOVED exploring this place & its a place you won't forget!! You're guaranteed to find a room fit to your taste. read more

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We enjoyed afternoon tea here at the parlour room. Very hip, out of this world, chic, & artsy. loved it there! Conveniently located by oxford street...what a great way to unwind & relax after an afternoon of shopping. We had the "cream tea" which consisted of fresh fruit scones served with jam & clotted cream & your choice of teas. They brought out an individual tea set & tray for each of us, super cute. and we enjoyed free wi-fi as well! the bathrooms were way cool. wish i had the opportunity to check out the different sections of the restaurant...definitely will be back here if i'm back in london! read more

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It's an expensive place for dinner but one of the best as well. Everything was well-prepared and very decent. Pricey but I think its pretty reasonable with the food they served. We went here very occasionally to celebrate something. The place is so outstanding and very elegant. So lovely to dine in. Very amazed with the food and drinks. Can't tell enough about how great this place, but would gladly to recommend this place. read more

Top experience @ Sketch Tea Time! Service was impeccable and the quality of the food, tea and flow of this event is well worth it! read more

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This place is a must, it's a gallery, a restaurant, a bar from space, a venue showing live performances, it's all of the above and more. We were amazed with the different ambiances, decorations, and overall vibe. TIP: visit the restroom, it's out of a Willie Wonka movie. We went there for lunch, although the food was alright, when taking into consideration the price, the experience definitely makes it worth it. We were having a cocktail while suddenly a professional ballerina started performing in front of all the patrons, this just blew my mind. Service was very attentive. This was definitely an outstanding experience. read more

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It seems the main reason to visit sketch is for the ambiance, and I love that each room is a work of art. The 'forest room' is a great spot for an evening drink. The Gallery is lovely although they keep it a bit dark for my liking, and the pink sofas are looking a bit tatty and could probably be reupholstered. The bathrooms are definitely the highlight- they are just so unique and gorgeous! Afternoon tea: £45 per person and the food was delicious- my friend and I especially loved the savory sandwiches and the scones. The tea and food is unlimited, so if you're feeling especially hungry you can ask for more of everything! We definitely requested extras of our favorite sandwiches (grilled cheese, smoked salmon, and coronation chicken) and only felt slightly cheeky doing so. The service at tea was superb. Everyone that works in The Gallery is incredibly nice and helpful and they always made sure we had plenty of food and warm tea. We left feeling very stuffed and content! Drinks: I returned another evening for drinks at sketch and was not as impressed as with the tea. We explored each of the rooms until settling on the forest room for some cocktails, where a waiter showed us to a table but then promptly ignored us for quite a while. When we finally flagged down someone to take our orders, they were friendly enough, but took about 20 minutes to bring over the drinks. The cocktails were fine but nothing special. Given that we had popped in for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere, we ended up only having a few minutes to finish our drinks by the time they finally arrived, so it was disappointing to feel rushed. In conclusion- I'd recommend sketch when you want to treat yourself to a nice afternoon tea, but would probably skip the cocktail rooms. read more

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I came here for some late night drinks with while visiting London last week. I felt like I was on a spaceship and I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing. Regardless of the strange decor though, I have to give this place at least 4 stars for the cocktails. AMAZING. The rosemary martini was probably the best drink I've had in my life (and I've had a lot of drinks...). They have a pretty extensive list and everything we tried was delicious. The drinks were surprisingly even worth the 13 pounds that they cost. The bathrooms are absolutely bizarre. You walk upstairs to a group of egg-shaped pods. Each "pod" played different music and/or sounds. One of my friends said that her bathroom had barn animal noises. Points for originality? read more

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The Sketch is an amazing place. I was visiting London for the first time and afternoon tea was a must during my visit. I made a reservation online for afternoon tea in the Gallery Room about two weeks prior and there were a lot of openings. When I first arrived, I was greeted promptly by the friendly host. When you first enter Sketch, you're already in awe because of its decor. Each room has a different set up/theme....even the bathroom! It is gorgeous! When I first entered the Gallery Room, I was simply amazed. The decor totally sets the tone for afternoon tea with a loved one, friends or family. Service was beyond my expectations. Our lovely server was super attentive, friendly and helpful. Other members of the staff came by to help and they were all pleasant as well. The finger sandwiches and desserts that come with afternoon are all delicious! You can get free refills on all of the items, so do ask for more! My favorites were the finger sandwich with quail egg and caviar on top, the strawberry/raspberry cheesecake, early grey macaron, and the chocolate cake. I ordered the Black Currant Hibiscus tea and that was lovely. It was sweet and very flavorful. Overall, my experience at Sketch was beyond my expectation. I would definitely come back here again when I am in London. Tips: --Sketch is walkable distance from Piccadilly Circus Underground Station. It's about a 8-10 minute walk. --Make a reservation. They usually are fully booked o the weekends. --You can get free refills on all the sandwiches and desserts that come with your afternoon tea. --You can try another tea for no additional charge. --There is a 2 hour maximum. read more

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Okay let's be honest here. You're paying for the atmosphere because the food isn't all that great. But geez, the ambiance here is unlike anything I've ever seen. Unique, futuristic, artsy. Each room has a different theme and it's like you step into the wonderland that is Sketch right from the moment you walk through the front door. I made reservations weeks in advance for a Thursday night in The Gallery. We had a bit of time to wander around the venue before being seated so we walked through The Gallery and into the back bar/bathrooms. One word: WOW. Questions like "Was this the future?" and "I am on a spaceship?" crossed my mind. Really, really, cool. And you get to handle your #1's or #2's in your own personal egg-shaped pod. Nothing beats that. By far, the coolest bathroom I've ever seen. The food was okay. Nothing to brag about. You'll surely leave hungry unless you want to order multiple dishes. My friend and I split the Sea Bass Tartare, which was nice, but had a very light flavor. My friend ordered the Beef & Foie Gras Burger (21.0), which came with a side of fries. It wasn't a very big burger and we ended up splitting it. Juicy, tender, with a very light layer of foie gras. I ordered the Gambas (26.0), and I wish I got something else because it literally came with 3 prawns. Yup. That's right... THREE. 26 Pounds. BOOM. But seriously, such a stunning venue. A MUST DO AT LEAST ONCE! read more

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The best place for a fun afternoon tea experience that doesn't feel stuffy! Food: 5/5 We were presented with an assortment of sandwiches, pastries, desserts and scones. Every item tasted fresh and delicious. My favorite were the scones, these were the best I had ever tasted and I still dream and crave them. The small scone size allows for that perfect ratio of crunchy exterior with fluffy inside, paired with the clotted cream and strawberry jam, it was like heaven melting in my mouth. It isn't just for people who love sweets, my husband found the quail egg sandwich to be savory and divine. It was so tasty, he had 6 of them! You can also have a champagne pairing, and their sommelier is amazing. She offered excellent pairings and even allowed my husband to taste a variety of champagnes so he could choose one he liked. Service: 5/5 The staff is extremely attentive. 5 class service. Atmosphere: 5/5 The Gallery is indeed very pink, and the drawings on the walls are a bit trippy. It adds to this weird "Alice in Wonderland" feel. Overall, the restaurant is beautiful and fun. The toilets look like space pods. Value: 4/5 At 38 GBP per person, it is on the expensive end. However, most afternoon teas are around 20 GBP and do not include any refills. At Sketch, you can get refills of anything you want as often as you like. When travelling with a hungry man, this was the best decision. read more

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If I didn't know that Stanley Kubrick has long ago left our beautiful world, I would assume that this place's toilets are going to be one of his next movie's setting. Prepare your camera to take a shot of the most interesting - futuristic - artistic toilets you have ever seen. Several white capsules/eggs that cover a huge colorful space, will make you forget why you originally asked for toilet. Sketch gallery is the dinning room of a michellin restaurant placed between two different themed rooms for drinks. The gallery rooms itself is a piece of art, full of David Shrigley artistic touches. But you will come here for the food, not just for your Instagram addiction. Am I right? Having a 3 course dinner, I would say that food didn't meet my expectations. I would expect much more from a 2 Michelin stars restaurant, especially when it is so overpriced. Regarding service, everything was fine. Conclusion: I wouldn't suggest this place for dinning - but, for one or two drinks it would be fine. read more

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Had a wonderful experience here for a solo afternoon tea in the gallery. The staff made me feel very welcome. I enjoyed the vibe of the place with fun live string instruments and a bright and curiously decorated interior. The tastings were delicious. I wish I had room in my stomach and time left in the day to stay and eat the whole menu again for a 2nd time. Will make sure to stop by again whenever Im in town. read more

I remember the hype when Sketch first opened, and it speaks for the place that it is still just as special and buzzing more than ten years later. If anything it has got better, each room has a special feel to it which is enhanced by Sketch's well thought through strategy of using art and music. And while the pods are no longer a secret, a trip to the Sketch bathroom is an experience in its own right. I didn't stay long enough to sample any food on my last visit, just sipping a bespoke cocktail at a private function on this occasion. Mind you, the sheer number of reviews here and the consistent high rating speak for themselves. Sketch is no longer a mere sketch but an Old Master at making a visit to a restaurant an experience to remember. read more

Pros Salmon sandwich Curry chicken sandwich Pesto mozzarella White peach lemon verbana cheesecake Veuve cliq Cons I just don't like cucumber Sammie Those little cakes WILL fill you up. Don't let it fool you Little confusion over the champagne. They will send over the "sommelier" and you may sit there stumped like why is he here. Here is why he is here. KEEP READING. If you are planning on ordering more than one glass of champagne between two people go ahead and get the bottle it's cheaper but they won't tell you this. They have created champagne concotion of Earl Grey and vanilla tea is 25 pounds PER GLASS but the novelty is worth it BUT NO NECESSARY FOR THE EXPERIENCE. I'm sure we will be doing this in the states within they year. read more

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I would recommend making reservations before going. It's such a nice experience and the food is ok for what it is. The bathrooms are so cool haha. If you have the time and want to treat yourself, go here. read more

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What hot spot in London would you take your weekend guests for a lasting memory? At Sketch - as one of the rare exceptions in London - a club membership is not needed for having a good night out. Even first timers can expect to be greeted warmly several times over by the receptionist - the front desk - the wine waiter and the table staff. Sketch is placed in Mayfair at Number 9 Conduit Street, formerly the house of Dior. For Friday and Saturday it is highly recommended to reserve a table a week in advance. The Gallery, a white room with white padded sofas and ornate chairs, is one of various eating-places: there is also the cheaper Glade, the (much) more expensive Lecture Room and Café Parlour. Being ushered into the gallery one is surrounded by a multinational crowd (wearing avant-garde black) dining while still art is projected onto the walls above. The new trend of visual jockying (VJing) goes beyond just the eating experience. Even though Sketch presents their cuisine as French, it has more than a few international influences. Matching Sketch's concept, - the food is aesthetically pleasing and the flavours are exotic. You eat with your eyes and the small dishes are arranged decoratively. But if Chef Pierre Gagnaires's dishes are modest in size they are not in price. Imagine enjoying a fantastic dinner while the DJ puts up his electro beats louder, chairs and tables are taken away and finding yourself in the middle of a dance floor. You would be surprised what interesting conversations and contacts can be made over a Diamond Martini from the adjacent igloo formed bar. In there you hear the echo of voices and music. If the toilets get the main part of discussion, there is something wrong with the restaurant, but an exception has to be made: Have you ever stepped into an egg shaped space ship before? They are beyond this world (literally). The Michelin Star reflects the high concept dining; it goes into an extravagant overdrive combining art, fashion, style and glamour. The gallery has forthcoming exhibitions. This November there is a gallery opening showing the exhibition of Patrick Jolley and Oswaldo Marcia. For more information see the references below. Finally, let me share a secret: on your way out, draw your attention to a piece of UV light art. While shaking the head and looking at it the words love appear - What other surprises are waiting tonight? read more

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Oh what a lovely time we had at Sketch! It was so classy and magical in every way. The staff is so welcoming, professional, and accommodating! We enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere and delightful food. This is a must for a first timers trip to London! I brought my sister here for her first time, and I will be back with more guest when I return to London. read more

Sketch is an aesthetic wonderland.. it's loud, colorful, enticing and straight out of a movie and every Instagrammers dream. This review is purely for the ambience and cocktails.. we sadly didn't try the food during our visit. First, know you are basically paying for the aesthetic and the vibe and what comes with that are pretty expensive cocktails. The average ran about £15 or so for the more elaborately made drinks. While pricey they were delicious and a nice little start to our night. The main reason I came here I will admit was to see the bathrooms! The neon lights, the pod stalls, it just looks wild in person. Whoever designed this place needs a raise because it was just so absurd in the best way possible and unlike anything I've seen before. Overall I would definitely come back here. It could have been super pretentious and uninviting but it wasn't at all.. it was fun, campy and a welcomed interruption to all the other typical, boring bars lining the city. read more

If you haven't been to Sketch then it is worth a visit, just for the decoration and the supercool cyber design restroom. They required each person to order a tea set, so we end up ordering 5 afternoon tea set, which is "A LOT" and we could barely finish half of it. The tea set has no surprise at all, nothing particularly delicious. There is only one thing I like, which is the sparkling grape juice. read more

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As it had been said in dozens of reviews before mine, come here for the gram and then the food. The atmosphere is like nothing most have seen before and that in itself is worth the trip. I came for an early lunch and paid what I thought was a King's ransom for a delicious (but fast?) brunch/lunch/steller mid-day meal. The service was world class as was the decor. We were the firsts to be seated in the entire place and so we're able to take an onslaught of photos and drink-in the aesthetics. If that's your goal then go early, as early as you can to get the 'gram worthy' shots without a dozen of your closest friends all attempting to do the same. Go with an appetite as well, they don't skimp on the amount of food you get for each course. read more

As my friend describes it, this place is violently pink. I made a reservation during the Mayfair Flower Show, and the exterior along with the characters of the staff gave it a Alice in Wonderland feel. The afternoon tea was 80 GBP, and with the additional glass of champagne, the whole thing came out to 120 GBP per person, which is a bit crazy to be honest, but I figured this is probably going to be my first and last time here. The service was good, and the staff were in character. The afternoon tea was quite standard, but with the added caviar for starter. The toilets was another thing, it was very unexpected. Firstly you can't tell which side is for men and which side is for women when you enter. The toilets are in this egg shaped containers that has jungle music playing inside. It is the strangest experience, and I can't say I enjoyed it. Frankly, I think this place is only good for the instagram pictures, so if you want to pay an arm and a leg for a good gram, this is the place to go! read more

Amazing experience. Fabulous service. Beautiful space. But if going for tea - don't eat for the week prior. Every single dish - savory and sweet - is delicious. read more

This place was festive like you wouldn't believe. The entrance looks like a winter wonderland and the main dining room is filled with pink! The staff was very kind and the tea experience was exactly what you'd expect. read more

Yes, the loos are cool, but is that really the first thing you should say in a restaurant review? Some of the food was really good, like the lamb (which I got to try because my friend only ate half of it due to her tiny appetite. She is an awesome friend). Chantilly lace was a bit weird. Beef tartare was quite good but it didn't really need so many things going on with it. Just the raw meat is fine. Slightly raw fondant potato was not so fine. Banana and lime macaroon was so incredibly good, I absolutely loved it. So basically they need a little more consistency and to let the flavours speak for themselves [disclaimer: I have no idea what I am talking about]. Their website looks like it was made by a 15 year old internet nerd in 1997. Why do so many restaurant/bar websites make noises of some kind? So much inexplicable animation... The decor...I liked the tree made of toys. And the paintings made of forks and other random items. I can't work out if it's being wanky in a tacky way, or tacky in a wanky way. Either way, it was a pretty fun experience! read more

Arguably could be the coolest and most beautiful restaurant I've ever been to, with themed rooms and plenty of space to walk around. The food and drinks, however, are quite rough around the edges. My wife and I were very excited for the food to be just as great as the place is stunning, but it's quite the opposite. Everything was dry, oddly-flavored, and ridiculously expensive. The drink selection is interesting... but that's about as far as it goes. So if you're coming for the food, do yourself a favor and switch it to just come for drinks or tea, just to experience how incredible the place itself is. read more

I've been desperate to go to Sketch for ages. Not only do they apparently do one of the best gluten-free afternoon teas in London, it's also the gallery of David Shrigley - one of my favourite artists. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the most instagrammed room in London - it was absolutely beautiful. There was so much attention to detail - everything from the menus, to the crockery - even the uniforms for the waitstaff (which I would wear in a heartbeat). As for cost, it's a little on the steep side, but for the location, and the wow factor of the venue alone - combined with the sheer amount of food, I do believe it's worth it. Not something I'd do every day, but definitely worth popping in for a special occasion. You get a lot of food - unlimited refills of tea, sandwiches, cakes and scones, the latter being the best part of the gluten free menu. Even the bathrooms were outstanding (to the point where I was slightly concerned that they were toilets at all, instead of part of the artwork). We didn't manage to finish our tea completely, but the lovely waitstaff packed the last of our cakes for us, which we got to enjoy later that weekend. read more

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I LOVE this place! Every time I'm in London it's a must. Afternoon tea and late night drinks are both fantastic!

Sketch is quirky, it's imaginative, and it's thoroughly fun - both in terms of food and atmosphere. For example, the food ranges from strange dishes to classics to re-inventions of classic dishes with a cheeky addition of something you would never add but sort of works. My club sandwich had beetroot jelly and crayfish in it. Usually I like a club sandwich with chicken, bacon and mayo in it. My tastebuds were shocked but not in an entirely terrible way. We visited the parlour, which is less formal than the other two eating rooms in Sketch. You can order what you want when you want, unlike the other two rooms which are more suitable for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. As you walk in, you see a bar with lots of delicious looking and colourful cakes stacked high. Try and avoid that temptation. We couldn't! After my club sandwich I had a chocolate and coffee tart, which was heavier on the coffee side than the chocolate. That disappointed me a bit as I don't think you should ever have less chocolate in your life... In the room, I was mesmerised by the different types of people. There was a fabulous old lady near us who had come in alone for a martini and cake and was reading a book. I want to be like that in a few years. There were some bloggers taking pics of their cake and cocktails and there were groups of friends. For some reason, there were very few men in the room. Maybe that's because the portions are on the small side or maybe it's because men don't appreciate the quirkiness - they come to eat, then leave. If it were for the toilets alone - individual cubicles shaped like eggs where men and women share the same wash basins it would get five solid stars. Six if I could give it six. The cubicles play bird song music, for goodness sake. But it is expensive for small portion sizes, my desert wasn't chocolatey enough and I'm still not convinced they needed to tamper with a classic club sandwich. read more

Sketch - Champagne in the parlour - French Near Me - London, XGL

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Overrated & not that good. Don't book & pay for the pink room... you can see if from afar if you need. Go to the brunch room with the more green aesthetic - it's pretty great. Definitely go for a drink one night to check out the weirdo bathrooms -- they're currently decorated for spring in a quiet absurd way... also theres bird music while you're peeing... read more

Maybe Sketch is for you but it's not for me. To give you an idea if you might like Sketch, here are some of its most important characteristics: - The dining room is all pink! Everything is pink except for the art on the wall which is black and white - The bathroom is so weird, it gave me nightmares. It's an array of egg-shaped toilet pods that evokes the movie Aliens, except the monster hatching inside is your poo. Inside the egg pod, there are loud rainforest sound effects with a man counting down numbers which made me feel like the egg would hatch open if I didn't hurry. Not the most relaxing toilet experience - Food and drinks are mostly tasty but all came out a bit unexpected. My BF had the filet mignon and it was good. For my main dish, I ordered chicken. Except the chicken was diced up in BBQ sauce with popcorn. Straight up microwave popcorn and literally popcorn chicken with BBQ sauce. You should probably avoid that one if you can. It's an eclectic place that's for sure! read more

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I cannot get over how fantastic our time was at Sketch. Seriously the name doesn't fit the place but that's what I think gives it more edge. We dined for lunch in the Glade room. It's so beautiful, I know everyone wants to go to the pink room but the glade is much more intimate and richer. We took pictures in all the rooms. The food was good. The soup was amazing I had the risotto, I would try another dish next time. It's definitely an experience. When you open the doors to the white pods (bathrooms) it's breathtaking. read more

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I went here for the first time about a month ago. LOCATION: It's in Mayfair, which is a nice area of the city. 4/5 ATMOSPHERE: The ambience is amazing. We were in The Gallery (so I can only really speak for that), which is the most famous room of theirs (they have four main rooms). There's pink furniture and decor everywhere, and interesting/cool art on the walls. It's also very clean and pristine. I love it. Also, the iconic bathroom is super cool. So if you don't know about it, check it out if you go because it is an experience -- egg-shaped toilet stalls, colorful lights -- take an iconic mirror picture. So yeah, the atmosphere is definitely supreme. 4/5 SELECTION: So we went during dinner time when they serve their "a la Carte" menu, and not their famous afternoon tea menu. So the menu is fairly small, but I do appreciate the few labeled vegan options. However, I wish there was more, or at least a better/more unique variety, rather than a salad, a soup-type dish, and a tofu dish. Also, I was going to order the salad, but was told that I couldn't unless at least one other person ordered it too, I guess? That was a bit of a disappointment, but I dealt with the soup-type dish -- more on that below. 3/5 WHAT I GOT: I got their "Green Le Puy lentils, button mushrooms, snow peas" dish. It was basically like a soup. It comes out as a shallow bowl of lentils, mushrooms, and peas, but then they pour some sort of broth thing over it right in front of you. It was alright overall, but definitely not anything worth raving about. I liked that it wasn't oily or salt. And, the ingredients tasted fresh and good quality. But, it was very small and not filling. They make it seem like a bigger portion by serving it in a larger looking bowl, but it's actually super shallow, so it's literally like half a cup's worth. I know it's a nice, fancy dining establishment, but it's a ripoff to pay £20 for no more than like half of cup of veggies. They should at least put like some grains in it or use a deeper bowl to make it more sustaining. That's my opinion on the dish. 3/5 SERVICE: The staff seemed nice, but their service was kind of awkward. First off, when I went to the front desk to say that I had a reservation, the man said to wait five minutes and then come back to ask again. I came back five minutes later and still had to wait a bit, but then we were finally seated a few minutes later. Ok, so that wasn't too bad, but then it's confusing when you're seated because you have a waiter/waitress, and then a drink person to take drink orders. But, they don't really explain that. Anyways, after figuring that out, the waitress we had would either hover around our table or disappear throughout our dinner, which was strange. Or we'd be talking about the menu and she'd keep coming over, like asking if we had questions and whatnot a bunch. On to the drinks guy: one person I was with with ordered a Pimm's. Normally, you'd expect that when you order a Pimm's, you get the drink with the Pimm's, lemonade, and fruits. However, a glass of straight Pimm's, the straight liquor, came out. We tried Googling it, and found that the only thing it could be called was a Pimm's Cup, so we looked for someone who looked like they maybe knew about drinks better, and found a young guy. After explaining the situation and the different names and all that, he seemed to understand what we were expecting because about 5-10 minutes later it finally came out as expected ... I mean, whenever I've been to pubs and whatnot in the city, there were no questions asked, and a Pimm's comes out properly, with the lemonade and fruits mixed in. Maybe we're missing something and at nicer places you have to call them Pimm's Cups? Anyways, that was our experience with the staff/service. I'd still go back for afternoon tea though. 2/5 read more

Sketch - "Green Le Puy lentils, button mushrooms, snow peas" (£20) - French Near Me - London, XGL

This place is awesome. It has 4-5 different rooms with completely different themes, purposes and rules. Obviously, don't forget to check out the bathrooms (women are on the right and men are on the left, btw). We came here for afternoon tea and since we were here during the week of the royal wedding, it was a bit of a special edition. We opted for the champagne tea - note, everything (except the caviar and alcohol) are all-you-can-eat so don't be afraid to ask for more. Also, try as many teas as you can while you're there. All the food was fantastic, we were even served a small piece of the same royal wedding cake that Meghan and Harry had at their wedding just a few days prior! The service, however, was a little bit spotty. It took about 10-15 minutes for someone to come by our table after being initially seated. The waiter never came to check on us, only to serve us our different courses. He also forgot to bring the additional food that I had requested (I ended up being full by the end so gave up on asking for it). It ended up being about 250 pounds for 2 people (quite pricy IMO). The courses were spaced rather far apart and with that, and the waiter hardly ever coming by, we were there for about 3 hours in total (maybe 30-60 minutes longer than I would have liked). There's a couple other places for afternoon tea that I want to try, but I'm just hoping that we had a stroke of bad luck for our service and that wasn't the standard for this place. read more

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This is one of those bucket list places for me. When I was looking for places to go in London, I found this place because of all the amazing photos of their bathroom, pink tea room and entry way. When I walked in, the tea room and bathroom took my breath away. The service here is next level as they have multiple waiters to assist with setting up the tea. They also have an upgraded tea with caviar and champagne. My brother and I chose the upgraded tea and were promptly given champagne and our caviar. The tea options were great, they had the traditional teas as well as others that were different. The plate of snacks they give you is ample with the coronation chicken salad being my favorite. The waiter also slid us a few more sandwiches at our request. If you are in London, do yourself a favor and give an afternoon to Sketch read more

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What a delightful little surprise with such exquisite, with very well thought out interior decor. FYI I'm only reviewing about the afternoon experience I had here. Mixing heritage with a modern twist, the hip and artistic atmosphere here is great for birthday tea as well as small friends gatherings. Downtown romance with uptown dining experience, the £32 tea set was pleasant, though not a full on 100% of what I expected- a mediocre scone with 2 jams, around 3 slices of finger sandwiches, one tiny macaron, pistachio mousse, a tiny chocolate eclair, two bite size caramel chocolate candy (so DELISH btw), lime and raspberry tarts, and three marshmallows (lemon, lavender and rose). and of course, a pot of tea that comes out to around 2 cups. The tea sets weren't meant to be shared, meaning that's ALL yours. Also ordered an extra earl gray macaron and this raspberry rose macaron base tart (the one with full on rose pedals on top). Do recommend this over that puny droplet of earl gray macaron although the earl gray flavor was a nice touch in variety. Overall, very satisfied with my experience at this posh and chic place, a little pricey, but consider it worth it regarding all other aspects! read more

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Perfect for an English high tea experience. Reservation is a must. Dress up, enjoy your time, and take lots of pictures! The place is adorable with lots of cute decors and furniture pieces. It is on the pricy side as you're paying for the ambience and premium service. The food was good but not amazing. Unlimited tea service! read more

Sketch - French Near Me - London, XGL

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The ambience is nice, but the food is bad. We had lunch in glade. The only part we enjoyed were the desserts. The appetizers were especially bland. The fish was not fresh at all. read more

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This is a beautiful/cool place to visit. My 18 year old adored the artistic space. Unfortunately we had some issues with our dining experience. First, it took 25min to get someone to take our cocktail order and the rest of the dinner ordering/delivery was slow. We are a patient group, but it was maddening when they said we couldn't order dessert as we had been there 2 hours and they needed the table back. We let the floor manager know of the delay and while she didn't verbally apologize, she did bring macaroons and took the service fee off. Unfortunately it couldn't make up for their initial faux pas. So I recommend getting up and grabbing staff sooner vs later if you experience a slow start. The food at the table overall was well received. I had a lovely soufflé starter. Unfortunately, my sea bass main course was too heavily sauced and a disappointment. The vegetarian tortellini received good marks as did the scallops and beef dishes. read more