First time for afternoon tea, and as a dude, I appreciated: - unlimited food with afternoon tea. I definitely got seconds of everything I liked, which included the sandwich with caviar, pear tart, and lots of tea - the artwork on the wall. hilarious stuff! - ridiculous bathrooms. I used them multiple times, because I stuffed my face full of their food. Solid place and definitely an alternate to the formal, high tea you could get elsewhere. Recommended! read more

High tea here was a magical experience. It would've been absolutely perfect but the hostess didn't ask to take our coats as she did for some others, which made for a cramped experience at the quite small table. Additionally, the server seemed to completely forget about us near the end, leaving us sitting and waiting for nearly 45 minutes before asking if we wanted our final course boxed up for take away. read more

I was taken to Sketch by my boyfriend as a part of my birthday treat. It was our second visit. As we're both David Shrigley fans, we wanted to visit the place again in the current incarnation. I love The Gallery, I imagine I'm in a Wes Anderson film for 2 hours. We had booking for 6.30 and when we arrived 10 minutes before the time, we were told to wait along with another few guests for the evening service, which we were told starts at 6.30 (although there were already people inside). Literary 2 minutes lady a posh looking couple arrived, storming the door and were immediately escorted into the main room. That wasn't nice. I recommend coming at the very beginning of the serving time as the place is mostly empty, so it's nicer and quieter, so you can enjoy the place more for yourself and take photos without feeling embarrassed and risking catching come c-celebrity in your selfie. I started with the sashimi, which was meant to be an homage to the artist in residency, but was nothing more than an average and over-salted sashimi at a double price. The started was followed by a prawn dish, that was tasty, but not very big (literary 6 prawns with a spicy sauce) My boyfriend had a fish pie and that was much better and very filling. After two average dishes we found it hard to pick desserts as most of the descriptions weren't convincing. In the end I picked up what was sounding at least half exciting, but turned out to be one of the most fun desserts I've ever had. It was a creamy milky soup with pink bubble gum tasting ice-cream, tiny marshmellows, and pop candies. As a birthday babe I also got two tiny sweets. The wine by glass is well overpriced. Even if good quality, you get a tiny amount in a huge glass that last for about 3 sips and then you have to order again. Bottle is much a better option from the start. read more

I absolutely adore this place. When I walked in, I knew that was my type of place. It's super girly, whimsical, funky and well decorated. As an event planner, this is a perfect place to throw a party and a great place for girls get together. The bathroom was definitely one of the coolest I have ever seen. I must confess it's the first time I ever took pictures in the bathroom cuz the design is just so unique. I got some scones and tea. Honestly the scones were slightly disappointing but the ambiance totally made up for it. If you are ever in London, this is a cute place to check out. read more

Terrible service, overpriced and not an enjoyable experience. Bland food served cold by rude untrained staff who couldn't care less. Complaints to the restaurant go unanswered. Go somewhere else... anywhere else! read more

Trendy multi-concept venue in Marylebone. Dinner, drinks, late-night, it's all here. Sure, they serve meals, but I'm here today to talk to you about that liquor. Firstly, bring yo camera phone, because you will want to take selfies. This space oozes cool, from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy bathrooms, to the English tea time pink dining rooms (the booths look like pink lady fingers) and three (3!!!!) bars inside to choose from. It was my last night in London and I wanted to celebrate. My friend and I eyed the drink list and she mouthed to me "champagne". Eff the exchange rate! Sexy people here so don't come in with your leggings and boat shoes. Not that there's a dress code... The rest, kind of a blur. Don't really remember getting home, but aren't all the best nights like that? Great venue for friends, dates, showing off to your country bumpkin friends and showing off to your hard-to-please-American-gals (cough, cough me). read more

I first came here on a first date some time ago, my date certainly impressed me with his choice of venue for the evening. We had a cocktail in the spaceship 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 for me has to be the memorable egg-shaped toilets. I would recommend you go there to see the toilets alone! This is a great place to come for an extra special evening. read more

Everything about this restaurant is well thought out and fantastic. It's art, meets modern cuisine, topped with amazing service. I would definitely recommend it for catching up with friends, that business lunch you are hoping isn't too stuffy, or just a place to stop by if you are feeling absolutely fabulous. read more

I've known about this place for years and always wanted to experience the afternoon tea. Finally, I was able to and it was even better than I expected. We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of food that is included. My favorite parts of the meal were the tea sandwiches, as they were so unique and tasty and the Victoria sponge cake. Aside from the food, the atmosphere was wonderful, from the pink plush dining room, to the artsy and out of this world bathroom. Additionally, I am a vegetarian and they were really accommodating, which is always appreciated. I feel lucky to have experience this! read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant one afternoon while visiting London a few months back. There was a 30 minute wait for afternoon tea, so we decided to keep moving, and possibly comeback for dinner. We called later that night to make a reservation for dinner, but they were closed for a private event, and we proceeded to make plans for lunch the next day. When we arrived the following day for lunch, we were seated in the Parlour until our table was ready, and the staff was ready to assist. We were greeted by the maitre d' who told us that the chef would be ready shortly, and then gave us a tour of Sketch, and the history of the establishment. He led us upstairs into the Lecture Room and Library where our table awaited with a full-on french staff ready to assist. I was given a stool for my purse, and the napkins were placed in each of our laps. In the background you can hear music playing. Very similar to a finger piano, which has an almost eerie sound. We both went with the fixed lunch menu, which was three courses, plus palette cleansers, and after dinner espresso with chocolates. Overall the presentation was breath taking, and every dish was very creative. The service was impeccable! Our pretty french waitress was on point the entire meal. She wiped every crumb from the table, and instructed us on proper consumption of the more bizarre artistic entrees. For example: when I thought I was supposed to eat some sand at the beginning of the meal that was holding thin crackers. She informed me that I should not be eating it, awesome lol... I'd also like to brag about their cheese plate selection, it was the finest I have ever seen at a restaurant. After lunch, we were allowed to explore the art studios in the back where different events are held each night. We then ventured upstairs to some crazy futuristic white bathroom pods that speak to you. This place left a lasting impression on us and what a cool city London is. We highly recommend Sketch to tourists looking for a hip place to eat lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. read more

Sketch is a collection of fancy toilets conveniently located nearby a restaurant. For anyone who is not familiar with sarcasm, it's a restaurant with fancy toilets. Sketch is definitely an experience. We arrived for...brunch? I believe it was too late for breakfast so it must have been brunch. Might have been breakfast. Gonna just keep talking to myself. We were seated in an area which was decorated in a very...hipster way. That's the best way I can describe the design aesthetic that brings us such brilliance as "Hey, let's put a goat head on a guy in a suit". Lighting seemed a bit dim. My wife and I ordered what was essentially a take on the traditional cooked breakfast (I can't remember what they called it, something fancy). The food itself was all very good, especially the black pudding and sausage. The desserts were also quite good. Speaking of desserts, I am compelled (externally) to mention the eclair my wife got. It was just a simple eclair with a vanilla custard filling. I thought it was good. She was obsessing over it for the remainder of our trip, pining for it like a drug addict. It's difficult for me to judge the prices and portion sizes since I'm not a local. Being from the States, I'm used to massive portion sizes and have a general feel for what a meal should cost. But yes, if you come here you should really check out the toilets. I've never seen such fancy toilets in my life. Do people really need that much luxury to poop? (Just adding this down here to the last word in my review won't be "poop", but something else) read more

Had a good experience after dropping in for afternoon tea. Didn't have reservations, so couldn't have the deluxe experience. Tea was good, scones decent, sweets delish, & server very nice. Besides server & hostess, staff was pretty snobbish. I guess it goes with the 'flow'. read more

The place is always a joy to come... nice drink and great people, and services. No need to mention the toilets, but the wine list could be improved... The bartenders are very good! Worth to try some great cocktails. read more

The atmosphere of Sketch is really breathtaking. My first initial thought when I walked into Sketch was: Wow, this place is huge! There are three rooms from what I saw when I walked into the doors: them being, the Gallery, The Parlour, and The Glade. The Gallery is where you can order à la Carte, desserts, and its famous afternoon tea sets. The Parlour and The Glade are where breakfast and brunch are served. Even though Sketch is famous for its afternoon tea, I actually did not reserve seats to try the afternoon tea, but to try their brunch. Surprisingly, it was really tasty. When my friend and I looked at the menu, there were so many options and we wanted to try all of them because they all sound so good; however, of course we did not do so. We ended up ordering two main plates and one dessert: fish pie nîmoise (£17.00), grilled var salmon with dundee pinky sauce (£21.00), and a victoria sponge cake (£6.00). The fish in the fish pie nîmoise was salmon and I thought the texture was kind of funny and interesting, but the dish was delicious! The salmon of the grilled var salmon with dundee pinky sauce dish was super juicy and well cooked. The dish I actually loved the most out of the three is actually the victoria sponge cake. It has raspberry jam and a few raspberries on the top of the sponge cake and a vanilla chantilly layer in between the sponge cakes. When I bit into it, I did not know what to expect because I was not too fond of raspberries. However, after trying that dessert, I immediately change my opinion on raspberries and I quite like them now. A downside of this restaurant is the service. Even though there were a lot of servers, we still had a hard time calling for them and had to do it a couple of times before they would come and take our order. However, the food came quickly, which makes the wait more bearable. Some may think that Sketch is too overpriced, but to me, I think these prices are inexpensive for the magnificent quality of food the restaurant serves. read more

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i love Sketch. i fell in love with the quirky decor. loved the pod style bathrooms. bread "basket" was a basket made of legos. :) food was just okay. ambiance was wonderful. service was impeccable. hip. modern. trendy. pricey. read more

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I was dying to go to afternoon tea in London, and my friend and I were lucky enough to score the last seats at the teashop a half an hour before service was done for the day. Sketch is much more than your traditional tearoom. In fact, it's an eclectically designed collection of themed rooms - complete with an underground cocktail bar, a lunch and dinner café, a pink room with wall drawings, and futuristic "pod" bathrooms. It's truly a piece of art. If you ever find yourself in London, I highly recommend a visit! I had a Pureh tea (still not actually sure how to pronounce that) called "vintage mini cakes" with two authentic English scones (side note: they're pronounced "scons" apparently) with clotted cream and jam. For a couple of hours, I felt like a true Londoner. Service was amazing, as was the tea and the tea room. Come for an hour or 3 for an eclectic twist on a traditional British pastime. read more

This review is for dinner in the gallery (pink room) The restaurant is beautiful, unique, and very trendy. Several rooms/concepts wrapped into one place. The room I dined in was furnished with pink everything and clever art. Very well done. The service was adequate, though I often felt rushed, and several junior level staff members could use some polish. Most of the food was a bit bland, and with the exception of dessert, all dishes left something to be desired. All in all, wouldn't pay the ticket again for 'just OK' food and 'good enough' service. read more

We booked the Sketch Parlour for breakfast during our London stay primarily because of its incredible social media presence. It's an Instagram darling and our teenage daughters couldn't wait to take pictures in the schwank bathroom with the colour ceiling and pod toilets so that they could post pictures and share with their friends. Alas that bathroom was closed. And we had no idea ahead of time that it would be closed. In fact the whole front of the building was also under renovations and normally it has a beautiful Christmas display. There is no question that sketch is an amazing place with incredible interior decorating. Even without the infamous bathrooms you can tell this is a fascinating location. The Christmas decorations were everywhere and we still were able to take great pictures of the Parlour but there was no doubt we were disappointed. The food was OK although pricey and the service was average. read more

I've never been to such a cool spot in all my life. Think ambiance multiplied a thousand times over. The French really know what they are doing when it comes to decor for an upscale cocktail lounge. The artistry and immaculate details that make up Sketch are mind blowing. Then when you walk to the bathroom thru the double doors you enter a white room with a spiral staircase up to cosmic eggs that you open the door to with birds chirping in the background. It was surreal. The pink gallery room where you dine is surrounded by paintings all around with humorous "play on word" art. The service is impeccable with a twist of French flair and panache. The cocktails and food are secondary to the atmosphere, it's probably the only time you wont care how good the food or drinks are(they actually weren't all that good ), its that rare of a place. read more

I have no idea why anyone would recommend Sketch for afternoon tea when there are so many wonderful other places to go in London. First, the room is dreary. It's entirely closed in having no windows except for a glass ceiling that is covered by another roof so there is no sky visible. The food is average at best and the service is terrible. Typical French attitude. There are so many other wonderful places for tea in London; don't waste your time and money on this one. It is way overpriced for what you get. read more

So bizarre. I think I quite like Sketch, despite not completely loving my night there. I love offbeat art, and as soon as you walk past the coat check, the statue of dogs having sex kind of sets the tone for what you'll find inside. London is one of those cities where you can get away with dangling dead birds and laser lights over people and still charge them 4.75 for a bottle of Asahi as long as you make them feel like they've done something fabulous to have made it in the door. I think there's two ways you can look at the place, another reviewer mentioned that they don't seem to take themselves too seriously, but I'd argue that they take themselves very seriously. There's a lot of work that goes into looking that nonchalant, kind of in that way where the indie crowd spends hours on their hair to make it look like they've just rolled out of bed. Visually, I do love the place, but I think my visits are going to be sparse in the future as it's just not something I could justify the spend for on a regular basis. Certainly worth a stop in if you haven't been. You know, when in Rome... read more

Step into this exclusive looking club and you feel like you've just walked through to Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter's tea party. The decor is crazy cool and the bathrooms are just mind blowingly weird. We came here for a cream tea and I was really impressed with the quality of food/drink and the decor. I was not, however, very impressed with the service. We booked a table for 3 at 4pm. We didn't get seated until about 4.30, with not much apology about the wait and ordered straight away. By 5pm we were still waiting for our tea to arrive, let alone the scones. I was quite frustrated by the whole thing and thought that they could have at least brought the tea quicker or maybe offered a glass of juice whilst we waited as surely the point in booking is to be efficient and not have to wait. However, I think the place is really unique and would definitely like to come back some day for dinner or drinks as it's so quirky. read more

I've been dying to go to this place for ages, mainly for the bathrooms that everyone keeps raving about. What finally got me here was it being the 1st stop of the Mayfair chocolate tour as Sketch is reputed to have the best hot chocolate in London. Verdict? Yep definitely some of the best hot chocolate I've ever had, and by far the best in London. It's rich, creamy, full of deep chocolate flavour, but light enough not to weigh you down. It comes in posh porcelain tea cups which is a little odd as I consider hot chocolate best served in a mug with little marshmellows but then again that's usually when made at home or around a fire. The bathrooms are just hilarious, and fittingly odd for the place. To put into context, you first walk up a short flight of stairs and in front of you is a beam of light which changes colour periodically. Cool but nothing special until you turn your head away from it and a word flashes out at you from the corner of your eye. It's almost as if you are seeing things but it is just a strange optical illusion definitely sets the scene. The sculputures around the restaurant, cafe, and club areas are a bit disturbing and what I imagine the artwork of Chucky to be like. My favourity was the slim female figure in an almost Thinker pose with a big afro. Which wouldn't be that unusual until you realise that the "afro" is made up of hundreds of syringes stuck needle first into the head of the figure. There is a Michelin starred restaurant above (didn't make it there, but planning on it soon!) and a large open room that you can easily see being a dance floor at night. The room is ringed with projectors that can cover all four walls with pictures and movies although in this dark open space with white couches, the only playing was a indie art flick that I could only describe as the lovechild of the Ring and The Twilight Zone. Needless to say I didn't linger in this room and rushed to the bathrooms just next door. The bathroom area is actually above a sunken spherical bar and boys go left while girls go right but a curving white staircase. In contrast to the room of horrors of a club, this is pure dazzling white. You pick an egg, cocoon yourself in side, and go about your business. Oh and don't be scared if you hear voices...everyone does. Overall, loved the unique atmosphere that Sketch delivers and just walking around is a rush. Tracy L and I have decided it's a must for a night clubbing and then perhaps a posh dinner. read more

I obviously came here for the aesthetics and it truly did impress me. I would come back for sure! I would say my only issue was with one server. We had a man in a suit who we ordered drinks from, and he was so sweet and attentive, but then an actual server in this weird man romper who was kind of mean. We had no idea that we had to order a main dish to sit in the dining room. We were going to order around 4-5 apps. He kept saying "and your main???" multiple times before explaining to us we had to order the main. He was very unfriendly and seemed to be in a bad mood. With a place as fabulous as Sketch, they should only hire fabulous servers! read more

This place was beyond my expectations. It was such a wonderful experience! I would recommend this place to anyone who visits London. From the service to the decor to the food.. 100% on point. We came for afternoon tea around 430 pm and the menu is 45 pounds a person ( exclusion champagne) with unlimited fancy sandwiches, pastries and any tea of your choice. We ended up upgrading to the one that includes a glass of champagne which I can't remember how much it was but about 57 pounds. It's worth every "pound." All the pastieries, scones and sandwiches were amazing but by far my favorite was the grilled cheese. Yummm!!!! On the other hand the bathrooms were unbelievable. It was two stair cases going up on each side of a round room With a cocktails bar inside. The toilets upstairs looked like cocoon shaped spaceships . It was so unique! This place is definitely worth the hype. I will come back again if I am back in London. read more

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This place is one of my favourites. I'm a big big art person and I particularly love David Shrigley, so the beautiful pink room is a great mix of things I love: David's sketches and this weird Wes Anderson feel. The food is yum - I wouldn't say Michelin star level quite yet - but it has a good mixture of quality and innovation. I particularly enjoy the fish when I'm there. Also, great wine list, which always helps. I really really want to try the afternoon tea. If nothing else, go there for the instagrammable bathroom, I mean that's why people go out for dinner these days isn't it? read more

This place is such a treat!! When I lived in London, this was a great place to take friends who visited!! The prices are a little high, but I promise it's worth it. You will literally be WOW'ED by the ambiance!! It's an instagram lovers dream - pink pink pink! Be sure to request the pink gallery room. If you're looking for a special occasion location, sketch is your spot! Also be sure to check out the bathroom - even that is cool!!! read more

Let's just say - I take everyone who's visiting to Sketch. This place is so quintessentially London! The best decor I've ever seen anywhere, quite frankly. I usually go for drinks, I'm a big cocktail person, but their's fall a bit short somehow. Same goes with food - nothing I tasted blew my mind. But it's just such a wonderful place, the service is great too, that I just keep on coming back. read more

this is quite a restaurant. i think you come here more for the experience rather than the food. we started in the bar on the right and had a few cocktails. the cocktails here are delicious if not a bit pricey. we had dinner in the gallery, and the room is amazing. it's kind of hard to come on a quiet date, b/c there is music playing, but if you're in the mood for fun and a more ruckus time, then it's fine. i started off w/ a salad w/ beets, avocados and some greens and split that w/ my friend's lobster bisque. for my entree, i had the halibut and split that w/ the sea bream. everything was tasty but none of the food was blow-me-away fabulous. for dessert, we got the le citron and the chocolate gateau, and both were very good. i'm not into place which make you pay for bread, even if it does come in a lego box. it's bread, for christ's sake. the best part of the restaurant is the decor, and of course, the toilets. going to the bathroom in an egg pod definitely made for an experience. read more

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Afternoon tea at sketch? No thanks. I went in there to give it yet another try. They turned the main Gallery in something pink and sickeningly plush. Why sickeningly....well have you seen that picture going around the internet where they should you what chicken mcNuggets are really made of? That's what it reminded me of. Bad service. Really. For a Michelin star restaurant I expect more, much more. At Sketch it is condescending, inattentive and impatient. Forget about tea & clotted cream top ups. You'll be lucky to get someone's attention to get your bill. The food. The only sandwich that was worth landing in my memory is cheesy compte one. Nice & crunchy. The rest were...well. Sandwiches. There was a lot of sweet stuff alright. Just because you're pink, Sketch, doesn't mean you need to kill your customers with sugar. Opera cake was nice but the rest of the pastries were just disappointment. And scones? I was given a *choice* of scones. I could only have raisin OR plain, nope, not both. Let alone there were no savoury choices for scones (kudos for Mad Hatter Afternoon tea at Sanderson's - they've got it right). I was hosting guests from abroad here, so at least bathroom impressed them. At least they've got that right... This review would probably not change a thing. The food would still be mediocre, the service still bad and ambiance still not do it. And people would still give it rave reviews. Disappointed. read more

Woah. Sketch is a work of art which contains works of art. Came here with a small group to celebrate my 32nd (ugh) birthday a couple weeks ago. We had dinner in the Gallery. Sketch is a larger building comprised of several different portions. There's the Parlour where I believe they have afternoon tea, the Gallery, in which we sat and ate and gawked and marveled, upstairs is the Lecture Room which boasts a Michelin star. There are also a couple smaller bar areas, one of which looks like you stepped into a fairy tale forest, and another which I unfortunately didn't discover! The decor in the Gallery is everything I could ever aspire to dream of in a future home. The furnishings are completely mismatched. No fork looks like any other fork... same can be said for every other utensil, glass, chair, table, etc. Oh, I love it so! It's a feast for the eyes. No complaints about the food or drink either. I had the Chantilly Lace as a starter which is basically lobster bisque with a tiny tower of tri-colored rice in the middle which was black rice (squid ink), red pepper rice, and regular basmati rice. It was fantastically delicious. Roast leg of lamb main, which was basically tiny chunks of lamb with bean and a gorgeous broth, and the "Lemon" for dessert. It's just called "Lemon." And it delivers on the name. Again, every plate is a carefully constructed work of art. I wish I could shake the hand of that pastry chef because man, was that Lemon something to see. As we were leaving, a gentleman caught me and a friend gawking at the art (which we found it is commissioned specifically for Sketch), and quickly started telling us how he'd worked there for years and Sketch was his passion and he very nicely showed us around to the rest of the building! He snuck us upstairs to the Lecture Room and let us peek in, told us the history of the building (it used to be the House of Dior), and told us more about the art and showed us the equally spectacular bathrooms on the upper floor which are meant to be the inside of a jewelry box. Quite the contrast from the crazy insane egg-pod bathrooms near the Gallery (all bathrooms attended by ladies in stereotypical "french maid" outfits, bee tee dubs). My only complaint is that they were completely out of their famed hot chocolate! Oh well, guess I'll just have to make my way back. read more

Go for the atmosphere, not the food! If you're in London, a visit to Sketch is a must. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by bizarre things - all of which added to an excellent ambiance. From the pod-shaped bathrooms to the computer graphics on the interior walls, it all culminated into a visual ecstasy that was extremely entertaining. In terms of the food, we enjoyed the extensive cocktail menu and wine list. The sommelier was very helpful in choosing a wine that paired with our food selection. We had the lobster bisque as a starter, the venison for our main, and the chocolate cake for 2 for our dessert. The lobster bisque was very well done with the rice, lobster and bisque all being mixed in front of us. The venison dish was only okay. By the time dessert had arrived, I had forgotten what I had as my main. The main was not worth the value, but given the ambiance and quality of the other dishes - it was alright. The chocolate cake was more of a tart, but delicious. It was paired with a small scoop of vanilla/hazlenut ice cream which was amazing. All in all, if you're a foodie - this place is probably not for you. If you're a London guest, or entertaining a guest in London, this is a great place for an exciting evening with a relaxed atmosphere for catching up. Tip: Be on time. They hold you to a strict allocation of 2 hours. They loose a bit in my book for this policy. read more

A magical experience from start to finish. A phenomenal place to people-watch -- to feel like you're breaking the fourth wall in a contemporary rendition of an classic movie, reminiscent of Breakfast at Tiffany's. I was seated early; the staff was not fazed by the fact that I was dining alone (my brief trip to London was a solo endeavor). During the course of my dinner, I was approached by a myriad of waiters, sommeliers, and a gentleman who I took to be the the floor manager. Each member of the staff was courteous, respectful, and helpful. I had the homemade bread, the bone marrow, Sketch's velvety-smooth take on a classically intense penicillin, and for dessert--as per the manager's suggestion--a chocolate creation paired with a cappuccino. A masterpiece the whole way through. Thank you, Sketch, for a beautiful evening! read more

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This place is the stuff of fairytales! By far one of the most epic restaurants in the entire world. I just love the different rooms to experience all the uniquely novel vibes. Whoever designed this place is a genius. Coming in during the holidays is also just such a bonus. There is no better moment than in Sketch, in London, during the winter holidays! read more

We had dinner here for NYE 2012 at the two michelin starred restaurant. The food was excellent but the service was a bit average. To make matters worse they brought out the champagne after the coundown had finished and everyone has wished each other Happy New Year !! A tad disorganised dont you think ? specially for a place that has such a high rating ?? I have posted photos of the food here and also the menu. I would defenitely come back here again another time when it is not so busy and see if it's better on the service front. The waiter we had was a tad arrogant and took ages to bring us our bill and rarely checked up to see if everything was ok. I would give 5 stars to the sommelier on the night and he was fantastic. His knowledge of wine was immense and he was extremely attentive the whole time. read more

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I've been to Sketch's restaurant a couple of times for lunch and really enjoyed it - as well as the food, I love the decor and the theatre of it all. I'd highly recommend lunch there on a sunny day - when they whisk you up the stairs and throw open the doors onto the dining room, the light and colour is just spectacular. I think this was also the first place I dined where my handbag was brought it's very own seat at the table, which was a delightful touch, and made it feel so special! I've had afternoon tea in the parlour before too, which is fun, although usually very busy. But it was only recently that I noticed they also do a breakfast/ brunch menu (served until noon), so this review is primarily focusing on that. I went for the Parlour Breakfast scrambled eggs and smoked salmon option, which is not my usual choice, but it was absolutely delicious. Beautifully served, the eggs were the perfect consistency, not too runny and not too firm. The salmon came in a separate side dish and was melt in your mouth delicate, with an accompaniment of lightly cooked tomatoes, and toast. I liked that all the constituent parts were on separate plates enabling you to build your own breakfast as you ate, and it meant that the toast stayed crunchy, the salmon kept cool and the tomatoes didn't leach into the eggs. Other options include their take on a full English or continental breakfast, eggs benedict, pastries, porridge, muesli and fruit, so there's a decent, albeit fairly traditional, selection on offer. And of course given their focus on afternoon tea, they have an extensive range of teas and herbal infusions available, although on this occasion I went for a cafetière of one of the "rare and exotic" coffees, which was just right. I will definitely be finding a reason to brunch here again! read more

This is the most unusual Michelin starred restaurant I have visited in London so far. It looks like a trendy nightclub at the entrance (I think there is a bar on the ground floor). We were led past the velvet rope, up the stair case and went past a few heavy curtains to arrive at The Lecture Room where our table was waiting. Their surroundings are just what I want to see in this kind of restaurant. Rich, colourful carpets and decorations flowing with luxury. Comfy seats. Dining here is an experience. The service was friendly and efficient, not stuffy. They made some jokes with us, which makes a nice difference. We also got a mini menu to take home with us. Another nice touch. We opted for the 7 course tasting menu. There was a vegetarian tasting menu and a la carte options available too. Breads. Served in a bowl, warm and crusty, but there was only one type of bread. There were two butters: citrus and a regular one. The citrus one didn't quite sit right, it tasted like you were eating a lemon creme biscuit. Amuse bouches. A mini macaron with blue cheese cream, a disc of goat cheese and a mini roll which tasted like melon. There was also a little bowl of crunchy parmesan bites. Earth and sea 3. Great contrasts of flavours and textures. Looked like a raviolo, but it was a blanket of cuttlefish over the other ingredients (squid, pineapple and crunchy fennel). I liked the look of the mini lettuce filled with crab meat. Crayfish served with onion and turmeric jus. Came with spelt which gave the disk a nice texture. The crayfish was obviously the hero of the dish and were tasty morsels. Pascaline. I'm not sure what pascaline is (!) but this dish was firmly based around scallops, which I love. We had fried scallops and fresh (raw) mushrooms on top of a scallop mousse and a mushroom sauce. It tasted just as it sounds. I liked the scallop mousse the most. Hake, Savoy cabbage and razor clams. Nicely cooked fish and cabbage, I liked the clams. They were like prizes. The crumb coating on the fish tasted like lawn, which is not a bad thing. Jellied sardine, fois gras, celeriac, frozen raspberries. This was the most interesting looking dish of the night, with the huge cubes of jelly and the star-shaped dish. Unfortunately, it was not entirely my cup of tea, but it had solid flavours. It felt like a lot of sardine jelly to get through. I would have preferred simply fried sardines, but I could see how this may have been too close in nature to the previous course. Hereford beef fillet, with turnip gratin and crispy aubergine. The beef was cooked nicely, but for me the most interesting part was the cripsy vegetable chip on top. Pierre Gagnaire's Grand Dessert. This was six desserts which came out on separate plates, 3 at a time. They covered a wide range of tastes and textures, with my favourites being the chocolate ones. Petits fours. There was a jelly, a mini tart and a chocolate. Nice, but not too special. I had been looking forward to our visit here for weeks, but when the date arrived I had been sick for a couple of days and had a sore throat. It was a shame because I wouldn't have got the full taste experience. It was an expensive meal, but in line with my price expectations. read more

wow, sketch, way to be out of this world. the first room, big fairly quaint...we ordered a melbec...not good. This place is a members only...which means pay your dues or know someone....lucky me, i knew someone. This place is like a weird time warp plus art gallery...think allison wonderland weird tea party with an andy warhole exhibit...noting that neither of these has anything to do with sketch. The two rooms towards the back, interesting and different. Looks like they took some painting from a midsummers night dreams, enlarged it and threw it on the wall. The other room turns into a weird seventies v-neck sweater vest pattern...and the very back bar...looks like some star trec weird modern bar....which serves amazing cocktails...order the herman something...good dj, though no one was dancing. London? Do you hate dancing? WTF?? The bathrooms are located above the star trec submarine, and they are eggy like latrines...seriously its bizarre. That, in fact, is the most relevant thing i've typed. Sketch is bizarre and yet sort of cool. The kind of place you want to know about so you can tell your friends, but maybe not go yourself...again... read more

I came here once with my mother, I got the beef tartare, which was small but good. Service was attentive and the toilets are sick but I don't think the price is justified, the food being good but not amazing and overall lacking that "wow" effect. The interiors are beautiful though and I think a trip here is worth it just for that read more

Quick Review: Beyond beautiful displays of amazing food, Sketch is a culinary journey that I highly recommend you try. Its as if you are eating in a Tim Burton film but its definitely not creepy. A bit pricey but its a once in a lifetime place you should try. FOOD (I recommend getting a few plates to share, sorry for no prices...I didn't see any on the menu online) Pan-Fried Escargots (also came with baby squid, chorizo and caviar): Escargot is not a fav of most people but you wont even be able to tell. They come deshelled and were delicious Chantilly Lace (w/ black rice, basmati rice and lobster bisque): They pour the lobster bisque over the rice and its an experience to see Steamed Cod demi-sel (w/ mussels and grilled baby leeks): Fantastic especially if you like seafood Dessert: Sketch Chocolate - soooo yummy, it was not too sweet, definitely should like chocolate though SERVICE: Everyone was very attentive, even if they were not our particular server, they still came by to check in with us. They don't waste any time when it comes to taking your order though, we had to ask a few times for more time to decide. This is definitely not a bad problem to have though. AMBIANCE Each room has their own decor and vibe. Outside of the food, the restaurant itself is beautiful and quirky at the same time. Definitely view the other rooms, especially the bathroom. read more