Nice ambiance, good food a tad overpriced IMO. A place to go to impress or for a special occasion, definitely to be seen. Perhaps it was trendy a few years ago, but there are other places to go to if trend is the thing for you. read more

I can't say enough about experiencing a 3 star Michelin restaurant while traveling to a new country, but let me just say that ever part of this experience was absolutely out of this world. The venue is interesting as you walk into what seems to be an exclusive club where you are greeted and reservation confirmed. You are then led up private stairs where the walls, decor just jump out and definitely make their presence known. Entering the grand room to dine is an experience of it's own with the classical seating, vintage decor and elegance from the art, floor, tables, curtains, etc. But let's get to the food. The options are either a la carte or tasting menu, where both give such an experience to the chef's talents and style. I stuck with the A La Carte options, ordering bone marrow, lobster, among other items that I won't spoil for future diners. If you enjoy extravagant experiences, you will not be disappointed with getting a spot at Sketch! read more

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Hello, It was the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant. Your waiter rudely kicked us off our table after not providing any service for almost 45 minutes. We had to ask another waiter for clean plates and then later we had to ask them for refills on our drinks. When she finally reappears, it is to kick us out of the table with the check. She was then supposed to transfer our drinks to the bar(which we discussed as they were half full). They were never brought to us. We had to complain to the hostess that we never received our drinks(both hostesses were fantastic). 30 minutes after we left our table we finally received our drinks. We finish our drinks and as we go to leave the staff aggressively accuses my mom of not paying for the drinks. I have to flag down the hostess to help explain the situation as the staff member(I believe was a manager as she was wearing all black) would not listen. It just kept getting worse. I wrote to management about the situation and was told someone would get in contact with me with in two weeks... it's been two weeks and I never heard back... Don't waste your time here there are tons of better restaurants in London. read more

Quite possibly the prettiest restaurant I've ever been to. Every inch of this place is picture worthy, particularly the bathroom... which is apparently "the number 1 most instagrammed bathroom in the world." And for good reason! Aside from being pretty, the food and service is also great. I came here for afternoon tea. Their tower of treats is so cute and also super tasty. Everything on the tower is "bottomless," so you can ask for more of any particular piece that you liked. I really liked that you don't have to stick with just one tea. You can try as many as you want. And they have a pretty big list of unique teas available. If you're coming here to take pictures (as most people are), I recommend either coming at the very beginning or the very end of tea time. If you come in the middle, the place is packed and your pictures won't come out as cute. read more

By the time we got there, there were no "cakes" left (to pair with tea) even though it was mid-afternoon. The service was also not the best - we couldn't get ahold of our waitress for the bill or for a menu in the first place. The redeeming quality was the atmosphere of the dining rooms and bathroom, which were amazing and worth it. Also, they have a room where you can "check" your phone in to charge, which was pretty convenient, as we had been traveling around the city all day and hadn't the chance to charge our phones. read more

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I went here back in 2013 so quite a while ago but still dying to go back! I know the decor has changed in the main restaurant and the afternoon tea menu has slightly changed - alternatives on the cakes that I was served. It was just so tasty! I was so impressed. Definitely the best afternoon tea I've had in London! Savouries were all delicious (normally a let down), with lots of different variants - mini croque Monsieur, egg mayo with quails egg and caviar. Then scones good with good selection of jam. The macaroons were delish along with the pastries. Also homemade marshmallows and a little panacotta type dessert! I can't recommend the afternoon tea enough! Not been for any other food/ drinks read more

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Fantasy. Alien. Pink. White. Words that came to mind with my dinner last week Escargot Whole Duck (portion enough for four) Foie Gras Terrine Lamb Chops Udon (kinda bland) Spinach Steam Veggies (need some flavors) *Basically ordered everything* I have to say, the food was just above average but the presentation, decor and atmosphere skyrocketed. Several 'themed' rooms to try out. It was a perfect night to a not-so-perfect rainy evening. The White room that has another bar and an endless staircase that takes you to the restroom area...which was an experience all by itself. read more

Sketch - French Near Me - London, XGL

Came here shortly before Chelsea Flower Show and Sketch had a Mayfair flower menu. We were greeted by friendly staff and a beautiful flowery entrance upon arrival. All staff was super friendly. Our tea was a 4 course menu and our tea sommelier recommended a tea for each course. He explained everything thoroughly and in the most personable way. All our tea items were tasty and each tea was incredible. Service was not rushed. There was a string quartet playing classical and contemporary music. Bathrooms are a destination for photos. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for us, more for the experience, probably not for everyday tea. read more

The sandwiches - amaze balls. The tea keeps coming. The champagne was on point. The desserts were great and the best thing is, is that you can just keep it coming! Make sure you have reservations! read more

Sketch - French Near Me - London, XGL

Last time visited the Glade and just did The Gallery for afternoon tea. I still love this place. Afternoon tea quality was aces. The sandwiches were good, pastries were delic, and the scones were warm/fluffy/scrumptious goodness. The scones were even better with the housemade fig jam. You can ask for more whatever you like and it's within the £29 fixed price for afternoon tea (sans alcohol). Service was a tad slow, but they were nice and it wasn't terribly slow, so it was okay. Love this place!! read more

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Went for cream tea with a friend, and it was solid. For only £10.50, you can get unlimited tea and scones. The tea selection isn't vast but still good -- for one, I got white tea, and it was unique and refreshing. The scones were good as well. If you go for champagne & tea set, you would get sandwiches, etc as well! Service was so-so. It started out very good, but then, they took forever to bring us water. It wasn't even busy either, so go figure why that was. Overall, I felt like the staff could have been warmer and friendlier. Finally, great posh but also hipster ambience. Would be good for any event! read more

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Four of us had dinner at Sketch a few weeks ago in London. We all had the tasting menu. Two of our party were very sick later that evening and the next day. The two people who were sick had nothing else to eat in common, and had only met that night, so it seems unlikely that anything else would have made them sick, other than the meal at Sketch. We emailed the restaurant to make them aware that two in our party were sick and appear to have had food poisoning. They referred us to an independent consultant. That consultant asked what else we had eaten and if we had been to a doctor. As we noted earlier, both people had eaten other things, but not together, so it is extremely unlikely that it was anything but Sketch that made them sick. We made this point to the consultant. And noted that neither person went to a doctor for treatment. Though one of the people sick is a pharmacist. So she could clearly take care of herself. The independent consultant determined their investigation was inconclusive. Which is a disappointment. A restaurant of Sketch's caliber and reputation should take responsibility for its actions. We have no problem paying for a good meal. And the food was good and experience nice. Other than their getting sick. But we don't want to pay to get sick. I'm disappointing in how the Restaurant disclaimed any responsibility. They should at the least have offered to refund the meal. read more

This was my first introduction to the British afternoon tea concept. We came here last Sunday for a reservation at 4pm. It seems like reservations shouldn't be hard to come by as long as you make them 24 hours in advance. Ironically enough, this place is French. Sketch was everything I expected after reading online reviews and their website. Swanky, futuristic, Sketch is an exciting blend of modern art piece and everything else from a cafe during the day to a dancing club at night. Or so I have heard. Instead of ordering an enormous three-course afternoon tea set, we both went for Cream Tea option. I had scones and White tea with hints of melon and cucumber. This is perfect for someone who's in the mood for a mild yet delighted Sketch experience. Check out the bathroom that look like a collection of giant eggs. The whole area seems to be taken straight out of a futuristic space ship where living specimen are frozen to come back at a later life. I might be taken a little bit away now... In short, I can't recommended Sketch enough. Bring a friend here as it's perfect for tourists and residents alike. read more

Sketch - Fun tea time! - French Near Me - London, XGL

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Booked our anniversary dinner here as it is renown as a special occasion type of place. We arrived right on time for our reservation and were shown to the first table in the Gallery - not the best location given the traffic from the main corridor but decent for people watching. Loved the playful decor juxtaposed with elegant dining furnishings. Service was prompt throughout food service - we had water and drink orders put in immediately. He had a glenfeddich neat and I the Chattahoochie mezcal cocktail which was absolutely divine and had me buzzing through the appetizers. He got the chantilly lace lobster bisque which he graciously shared with me since my £24 scallop starter was underwhelming in comparison. His soup was heaven and something I would return for on its own - without a doubt it was creamy without the heaviness you might expect from so much butter. Again, the scallop scored high marks in presentation but was cold, underseasoned and lackluster. As it was the day to commemorate our wedding, we chose the duck to share. This was brought out in a cloche and unveiled for our inspection before being broken down. The plates were modest portions but delicately prepared with cranberry jus, and accompanied by a side dish of israeli couscous and other dark hare meat pieces. We ordered the napoleon dessert and waited nearly 10 mins before someone informed us it was no longer available; this ended up just fine as we were rushed to return to relieve the babysitter however it showed up on our bill. This had to be remedied and all in, we had to chase down someone to pay as this was extending long after we had finished our last course. As a result of this unceremonious ending, I docked a star for service and another for price points on some of the less than outstanding selections. read more

Here goes a breakdown of the stars for this place. One goes for the eclectic decor and personality. It is silly and classy at the same time. The bathrooms are just weird but also cool porta potties but because they are stand alone capsules. The second star goes to the staff and especially the sommelier. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. I may have had the most amazing wine of my life. Sure I needed to wash dishes afterwards but it was worth it. The third star goes to the scallops. They were just so well cooked, seasoned to perfection and the veggies and rice that it was paired with, resulted into the best meal I ate in London. The rest of the food was not. We had liver appetizer, onion rings, mac and cheese and steak but honestly, except for the scallops everything else was mediocre. I can't say that I will return because I dont visit London often but if you are in the area then you should call, make reservations and enjoy an okay dinner in a kickass place. It is worth checking out. read more

Doing afternoon tea is a must in London, so I decided to check out Sketch with a few of my friends, especially after seeing it all over social media, & not to mention pretty decent reviews. This place is definitely on the pricey side for afternoon tea, but it's worth because of the unlimited tea and bites for two hours. I personally cannot eat a huge amount in one sitting so I don't know if I would pay extra for all you can eat again, but it is good value for money in general. You can also add champagne to the deal for an extra 10 gbp. Definitely suggest to make reservations online a few days before to secure a spot. The ambiance is to DIE for. There are a couple different rooms available for seating but we were placed in the big pink room which basically made all my little girl dreams come true. That, along with the cute tea sets and the awesomely designed restroom pods all came together to create a really awesome experience. I am giving four stars because the selection of savory bites were a bit off for me and my friends which disrupted the experience a bit, but the delicious desserts made up for it. If you're looking for a classic and traditional afternoon tea experience, I wouldn't recommend sketch- but if you're looking for a hip, trendy place to hang then this is definitely the place. read more

Sketch - Pink room - French Near Me - London, XGL

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Hip and mostly beautiful dishes Would go again to try other stuff Off beating track and trendy presentation in a weird decor Worth trying read more

Absolutely terrible. We were so excited to go to sketch. We were on a tour and the guide informed us at the start of the tour that the tour time would be extended due to former complaints, so our tour was ending 3 hours after what we were initially told. We are tourists so we scheduled the day perfectly based on the information initially provided. I called sketch to let them know this was completely out of our control (we would've cancelled within the policy had we known) but they wouldn't move the time to dinner and charged us $125/person. read more

Beautiful tearoom, prime location, this is where it ends. Poor pretentious service, weak, tepid tea of which we waited, waited and waited on, but still, was given green tea when asked for Assam. Sadly even the water order was wrong, given still when asked twice for sparkling. Highlight was the fun decor of the WC . Disappointing affair, was so looking forward. read more

You have to go for the ambiance alone! We went for high tea, as that was the only open reservation and we booked 3 months ahead of time. My advice book in advance or stop by in the morning to see if they have any last minute openings. The food isn't amazing but that's not why you go to Sketch! Don't forget to check out the bathroom read more

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Sketch is definitely a quirky and fun place for afternoon tea! We came during the Mayfair flower show so it was extra festive. Afternoon tea was pricier since it was during the flower show event. However the experience was worth that price. We were so full from all the sweets and food they endlessly offered. The service was impeccable and attentive. Don't miss the bathrooms and other rooms in sketch. The artwork and setup is out of this world! read more

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I've been there few times. The people, the streets, the lingo, the architecture. Everything seems so fresh and interesting. The place is mysterious, impossibly chic and you need to understand all the philosophy and the history read more

Sketch - French Near Me - London, XGL

Coming from West Covina, California I can definitely say that I have never been to such an amazing/ artistic breakfast/brunch place. The whole experience was so unique and enjoyable. Why? Let me tell you why. It all started from walking through the streets of London, seeing all these name brand stores and finally getting to the cute artistic restaurant "Sketch". There were multiple rooms and through each room it was a different theme. All the waitresses and waiter has assigned uniform dresses and informed us that the theme of each room changes as well as their uniforms. Please do not get me started with the restroom, it was the most beautiful restroom I had ever seen, I went in there multiple times just to take more photos. It literally looked like walking into Heaven, which is funny cause it was a restroom. In the restaurant, there were 4 different rooms and each room had a different theme. The room we were in was more edgy, I was say. But, the room that caught my attention was definitely the pink room. The pink room was so cute, everything pink. The couches, the tables, and even the desserts! Not only was the place AMAZING, the people had such great service. If you ask me if i would go back, it would be an absolute YES! read more

I took my mumzie here for her 50th birthday! She fell in love with the atmosphere. The perfect combination of tasty cuisine and a beautifully designed space! An Instagrammers heaven- some may think it is getting too mainstream or overrated, but I would recommend to anyone visiting London. High tea in the afternoon is the way to go. read more

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A colleague suggested this place and it did not disappoint! Be sure to check out all the rooms including the bathroom pods and bathroom bar! We had tapas and drinks in the parlor, (they were able to accommodate my gluten free diet) but they also serve dinner and even afternoon tea! If you're looking for a fun unique experience try it out. read more

It might be basic but I loved this place. #noshame After getting multiple recommendations to go here from my girlfriends and seeing the instagram photos on here....I knew I had to book a reservation to check it out. We went for brunch in the Glade room and it felt really whimsical and Alice-in-Wonderland-y. The couches were a little low but otherwise the room felt open and comfortable. I got the 9 Conduit St. black croque which was a croque monsieur on some sort of amazing black bread and the burrata and my boyfriend got the Black Pudding and Pork Belly. All of it was delicious and I thought the prices were reasonable -- but we were cognizant not to order drinks since cocktails were ~€20. I'd definitely come back to try the afternoon tea, though! Also, yes, the bathrooms are fun. Check them out and really, you can't take a bad photo in there. read more

Yes! Decadence, thy name is Sketch. This place is pop art, at a Mad Hatter's Tea Party in a wonderland of All The Whimsy. There are servers in silk dresses, maids in French outfits, tea masters, and a caviar man in a pink suit from the set of Great Expectations. Decor: We sat in the gallery; gold, pink, plush everything. The 'great room' of the establishment, with a bar of gilded gold, rose gold copper countertops and backsplash. Pink velour and leather seats. The gallery's perimeter walls are lined with whimsical and random black and white sketches. There is a trio, or quintet (who counted?) playing Satie, and vaguely familiar music from car commercials and films. The parlour next door is another room from Alice in Wonderland. The walls are trees papier machéd in layers so that you are staring at dimensional paper woodlands. Food: First, who knew tea sommeliers (masters) were a thing? We each selected a tea for our palates. The moods at the table were: Rose, Oolong and Green-all delightful. The dude from Great Expectations gave the condensed biography of our caviar: Russian sturgeon raised in Italy. These were ceremoniously served in mother of pearl spoons before the tea complements arrived in three tiered splendour. Then the tea cakes, scones, and sandwiches came in waves: chicken, salmon, tomato confit, duck eggs, cherry, pistachio and sponge. There was joy and also apricot cheesecake. Tea accoutrements, the honey, sugar and such, came with clever witticisms marked on the pottery. Service: Their attention to detail is demonstrably excellent. The only downside to dining was the 30 minute wait before our orders were taken. And yet. Five stars. We filled the time with ogling the egg pod shaped futuristic toilets. Reading the randomness in the sketches. People watching the cross-section of society that came to experience the glory that is Sketch. This was transformative and immersive dining. Would do again, 11 out of 10. read more

I first came here on a first date some few months ago, he certainly impressed me with his choice of venue for the evening. We had a cocktail in the space ship bar first and then went on the restaurant where we had a really nice and pricy (well I wasnt paying the bill so it was ok) meal with a bottle of wine. Each area has its own stylish atmosphere, The highlight really has to be the memorable egg-shaped toilets. The architecture of which are absolutely amazing! This is a great place to come for an extra special evening. read more

Sketch - French Near Me - London, XGL

I came to Sketch for some drinks with friends while visiting London. The bar decor is a bit uber-bizarre, including the quite anatomically correct dog(s) statue in the entrance, the bar that only comes up to your knees, and the very strange pod bathrooms that make you feel like you're in an alien egg. I think the fact that we were there on a Wednesday night (making the place almost empty) may have added to the strangeness... It would probably feel a little more "cool" and a little less "creepy" if there were more people around. Evidently, Sketch has been awarded a Michelin Star, and the quality that suggests shows up even in their cocktails. There were three of us there, and we each had two drinks, so I (math whiz) got to try 6 of their drinks. Every single one was delicious. I especially enjoyed the "Duvel in Me" drink, which incorporated one of my favorite beers into a cocktail expertly. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but this isn't the type of place that you're going to have 10 drinks at (well I suppose that I shouldn't say that for sure, but definitely not when it's a Wednesday and you're jet-lagged from coming in from Chicago the day before!) I almost forgot to mention... the WC Pods are quite an experience. Mine had barn-yard animal noises coming through the speakers. I am not kidding. read more

Sketch - The 2' bar (and boys drinking bellinis) - French Near Me - London, XGL

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This tea service was very pricey but it was also very classy. There was a huge selection of teas: Black, green and white with various infusions of fruit or flowers. The forbidden romance was my favorite. The staff is very attentive and courteous. The sandwiches and desserts were absolutely delicious! By the time we got to the scones we were stuffed and there was still sponge cake after! The bathroom is a creative work of art read more

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Yes, bring your Instagram filters and a full bladder, but this place fell flat for me. Full disclosure: I don't fully understand the concept of afternoon tea, but I just didn't feel like I got my money's worth. There are DOZENS of employees milling about the place, but service was lacking. We waited a long time for our actual tea, and the cocktail that was ordered. And everything else for that matter. This seems odd since there are, literally, no choices to be made (except for tea). At some point, we should have received a gratis round of champagne. Also, I requested a cocktail and was notified that only the four or so listed on the menu were available (because there wasn't a bartender available). They had a trio of strings playing music, which was great. Tea selection was amazing and they let you know that you can try different ones throughout the meal, but we were only able to try two each. read more

I had a late reservation on a Sunday and was a bit turned off by the front staff who was rushing me to my table. I couldn't even check my coat it. I ordered the traditional fish and chips, it was well presented and perfectly cooked. Also ordered the Charcuterie which is a meat platter with mustard ice cream. I know it sounds awful but it complemented the meats. The ambiance was very friendly and upbeat in the pink room. It's definitely not a place I would go to on a weekly basis but for a special occasion absolutely. read more

So going to sketch was on the top of my 'to do' lists. I wasn't sure what our schedule was so I kind of forgot about making a reservation. I arrive in London and tried to set one up online. Only availability was the following week. :( I went to Sketch without a reservation and had cream tea in the parlor. I asked our waitress about reservations and she checked with the hostess. They had one reservation available for the following day. The pink room was pretty amazing. The egg pod bathrooms are very instagrammable. My daughter got the kids tea set and husband and I both had the bubbly set. It was such a fun experience. My three year old loved it. Thank you to our waitress in the parlor room for checking and to the hostess who was so sweet to my daughter. Two thumbs up! read more

Went to Sketch for the first time and did brunch. The meal and cocktail were expensive but I would say worth it just for the experience. The inside of the restaurant is unlike anything i've ever seen. Service was a little slow but I didn't mind because my friend any I were enjoying ourselves in the unusual setting. Definitely add this to your restaurant list for London. read more

This place has an amazing breathtaking ambiance. I hear the decor is curated by various designers/artists whom switch out and rotate after a few years. I'm in AWE! And the food is to die for! read more

Sketch - French Near Me - London, XGL

A fun and cute place to visit but not a place to have a nice afternoon tea. Except the curry chicken sandwich, everything is mediocre. It is a must go for tourist but I guess definitely not where the locals would go. read more

Went with some coworkers while in town for work. This place is AMAZING. There was a bit of a hiccup with the service at the start (we just sat there for a bit) and had to be a bit direct about wanting to order drinks and such. The drinks were EPIC. The whole group loved their drinks and some of us order more than one :) I had the lamb mixed with this deconstructed lamb stew/rice (but like a mash? Not an actual stew)... it was amazing. I wish I had ordered two :) The ambiance is super cool. They have new designers come in every so often, and every room (incl. the bathrooms) are really unique. Would definitely take people here in the future read more

Came to sketch for the afternoon tea set. The place is really nice and unique. When we came there was also live music in the gallery (pink room). The food was okay considering the price though. read more

Sketch - Afternoon Tea - French Near Me - London, XGL

This is one of my favorite restaurants in London, hands down!! for both brunch and dinner!! I absolutely love the ambiance, the music, the service, and most especially the food! It is such an instagrammable place - each room is different but all beautiful. Definitely book ahead of time because this place is popular! It's quite hectic and busy, but the servers all dress up so it's fun. Absolutely come dressed up and be prepared for pictures!! The bathroom stalls looks like dinosaur eggs - which makes it fun and quirky! This place is such a pleasure to visit. Every time I visit London, I make it a point to visit this place! read more

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Really good food but the atmosphere is amazing. They had very whimsical decor, that made for a relaxing lunch. The service and drinks were good as well. read more