I am sorely disappointed. Ambience was quaint, more than liked the presentation, was more than willing to pay the prices on the menu, but to say the food was lackluster is a severe understatement. Came here hungry enough. Ordered the fish and chips and beef and foie gras burger. Every item was so tasteless that even though hungry, combined with the texture, we just couldn't stomach the food and preferred to leave hungry. Can't comment on the cakes as we cancelled our order and just wanted to leave and grab some real food. As my BF said, "I feel cheated." Kitchen needs a radical change. Until then, skip this place and just head to Pret A Manger, better use of your time and money. Note: they add a donation onto your check without your consent. It's for a good cause, but their policy is to not ask (I asked them) and to just append it to the bill amongst your food items which is a little strange in my personal experience. read more

AMAZING! This place was beyond. Food was great, drinks were great, vibes were great...everything. This place has a lot of rooms and somewhat secret rooms that are all decorated so nicely, all have bars. The bathroom is where everyone takes pictures because its so futuristic. Will be coming back to London to grab afternoon tea at Sketch! 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

The coolest, most Instagrammable bar/restaurant I have ever been to. The cocktail and dessert lists are filled with interesting ingredients, beautiful when served, and amazingly delicious when consumed. The staff is friendly and the bathrooms are an experience of their own! Be sure to book a reservation ahead of time. read more

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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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The service was great, the live string trio a nice touch. The ambiance crowded and a bit kitsch for us but ok. What we were very disappointed with was the quality of the food served for afternoon tea. The savory egg appetizer and finger sandwiches were good but it was downhill from there. The eclair, opera cake, and lemon battenberg were stale, like they'd been sliced in the morning and left to dry out (or even baked the day before). The macaroon disintegrated when biting into it (and was sickly sweet), and the creamy ginger concoction was served in a plastic glass with a plastic spoon. Seriously? The scone was in need of more tea to wash it down in spite of the average tasting strawberry jam and clotted cream, and by the time we got to the final slice of strawberry victoria cake we quickly realized it was stale as well and simply left it untouched. The martini and mango tango mocktail were also not above average. If you want really fancy afternoon tea go elsewhere, this was not worth the price by a longshot. read more

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 was definitely a decadent experience. But I knew that I wanted a splurge on my visit to London for mine and my friend's birthdays. I managed to snag a last minute reservation in the pink room. The decor, in all pink, plush, and gold, made the experience unique and whimsical. The staff were all polite and friendly. Once we were seated, we were greeted by the Champagne Popper [yes a person who's sole role was to pop open bottles of champagne!] who sold us on ordering their Rose. His recommendation was solid and we enjoyed it [despite the price tag on just the one glass]. Then we had the caviar guy come over in his full pink velvet suit with a top hat! And after him, our tea master came over to introduce herself and offer recommendations and answer any tea related questions. Finally our finger sandwiches came out and we put in our orders of teas. I tried several different pots of teas and I became full despite barely touching the sandwiches and cakes. And of course, took several trips to the restroom to experience the pods! Overall, the entire time at the Sketch was an experience from beginning to end. They also had a trio of violinists playing as we had our meal! 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

I came here with 3 friends while traveling around London and this was an amazing experience. Granted this was my first real afternoon tea, it was a great one. As I was browsing Instagram a few days later I noticed that a ton of bloggers/YouTubers were coming to Sketch as the notable pink chairs and one-of-a-kind bathrooms were hard to miss. The food was pretty great and unlimited refills was quite great. Just let your server know which ones you like and you can get seconds/thirds of those! There is a huge variety of tea and that was quite nice to choose from. I do wish the pots were a bit smaller so I could have tried a few more - and I'm a bit sad I didn't think to buy some before I left. The decoration here is a lot of what you pay for. From the artwork hanging all over the walls to the ambiance of the lighting and the tiny details down to the furniture and dishes, this is definitely a place to experience. Be sure to check out the bathroom pods - it's very cool! read more

I came here because my girlfriend wanted to go during our trip to london. It was my first experience of afternoon tea and i was told that the food is good. I had an expectation that the food was going to be fine pastries but i was not blown away and thought they were aesthetically okay but taste was very mediocre, along with the savory foods served. Instead, i was very impressed with the attention to detail of the design and flow of the restaurant. Attention grabbing colors and paintings / art pieces, unique table setting and one of the most remarkable "bathrooms" ive ever seen. Towards the end of the meal there was even live classical music. The waiters are dressed also equally as unique and overall i thought the experience was very close to what i imagine the ideal afternoon tea would be. The food was nothing to remember, but everything else including the teas was very well thought out. read more

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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

Highly recommended for their afternoon tea where everything is refillable and order as many teas as you want with the two hours seating limit. The atmosphere is very pinky surrounded by sketch arts. It can get a bit noisy but what do you expext when you get a roomful of people indulging on finger sandwiches and delicious pastries. Make sure to make reservation on the weekends. read more

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It's a vibe here! Book in advance, especially if you are going for high tea. (I learned the hard way!) I was, however, able to get a last minute reservation for brunch for my mom and I. I can not recall what the name of the room was that we ate in, but it was super botanical with green and purple hues everywhere. Fresh flowers on the table. Plush velvet seating. The waitstaff was super attentive. The food was delicious and the drinks were also superb. Sketch is expensive, but you are paying for the whole experience! As we exited, I was able to get a glimpse of the pink velvet room which looked super posh! read more

This is my absolute favorite place to eat when I'm visiting London. The food is perfection. The drinks are to die for. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Definitely Instagram worthy. read more

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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

We went for a romantic pre-valentines meal here last year - it's pretty pricy but a fantastic place for a special occasion. The food was elegant and cooked to perfection - and although they might look like small portions actually the intensity of the flavours and combinations of "not the norm" ingredients leave you more than satisfied. Beautifully and artistically designed with different themes in the different rooms and the service was top-notch too, attentive and friendly. read more

Completely forgot to yelp about this place! Loved the playful and kid like environment with the hop scotch at the entrance. Definitely Alice in wonderland inspired, which I love! I ordered the chamomile tea and shared one of the platters for tea with desserts and finger sandwiches. I loved everything I ate it's just a bit pricey. Personally I liked the tea better from the Orangery and better price wise as well but I'd recommend either one as a great experience that shouldn't be missed if you are visiting London for the first time. read more

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It had been two years or so since I visited Sketch and once again it was completely different. This time with dusty pink interior, I got the feeling like I was stuck in the 1960's- all I needed now was big hair and a classic pin-up dress to match. Opening the menu, I was startled to see paper cutlery pop up, which was pretty cool! As a consumer, I felt like I was gaining an experience rather than just having dinner, I like that it has a museum feel rather that a restaurant. To begin, I had thinly sliced tuna with Avocado, which was absolutely divine! By now, you should know that I am in love with Sashimi! This was accompanied by a glass of white wine- Pinot to be precise, although I did move onto cocktails in the latter, which is always a bad idea. (Bouji Tip: Never mix cocktails and fish based dishes!) British designer David Shirley designed the plates and his artwork can be seen throughout the restaurant- classic, monochrome, but childlike which is a great conversation starter. For dessert, I chose Malabar, which has to be the best dessert that I have tried in a long while. I will definitely be back solely to have dessert and cocktails as this was just what my taste buds required; Lemon foam, bubble gum ice-cream, Panna cotta, Orange blossom and strawberry marshmallows. I felt like a little child again Oh and you must visit the toilets, which was the highlight of my night! Although that sounds rather weird, which it was, but the toilets are designed into alien egg spaceship capsules. Once inside, something strange happens, you can hear the sound of birds tweeting as you pee. How thoughtful of Sketch! I never noticed at the beginning but there is actually hopscotch on the floor at the entrance of Sketch. I don't know what possessed me but I actually attempted to hopscotch on the way out! Live a little. Carpe Diem! Price: £££ read more

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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

At the entrance to the Sketch restaurants (reviewed elsewhere) is Sketch Parlour, a cozy place to take an excellent pot of tea, a delicious cake or two or even a light lunch. The place is laid out with the sort of furnishings you'd find in the parlour of a georgian house, without much in the way of formality or pattern. Pull a group of armchairs and a table together and while away an hour or two with friends or using the free wi-fi. The services is friendly and attentive, the food beautifully presented and delicious and the atmosphere calm. It's not cheap, but it's an oasis and a great rendezvous right in the heart of London. 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

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

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

How fancy is this place? Went late night for drinks, Very impressed by the decor of the bar - a bit creepy but cool vibe with great techno music. I got the rocket mohito and finally discovered that the British name for arugula is rocket. A yummy drink that's healthy too. I'd say a bit on the pricier side but then this it's worth it. And OMG the restrooms! I will not spoil it for you. You have to check it out yourself. 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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I'll be upfront, the stars are mostly for the decor and the bathrooms. I love a good bathroom design and these are some crazy ass wonderful ones. The food was surprisely good but way overpriced for the portions size and ingredients. You are paying for the decor and what decor it is. Over the top in all ways both good and bad. I came here for lunch so I can't rate the dinner service. The tea service was also going on while I was there and it looked quite nice if I on the dainty side. I would still like to try it as would I like to try the overpriced dinner service. I ate lunch in the parlour, it's probably the most boring room but still charming, there is the main dining room which was closed for lunch and the garden room which is very charming and of course the toilet which are egg-like free standing pod in a elevated white platform. I got the haddock souffle which was surprisingly good if very overpriced at 14 pounds but compared to the 46 pound dishes on the dinner menu, it's steal. The service was horrible even more so since they automatically add a "discretionary" 12 percent service fee which as a North American I would have a hard time asking a server to remove. But seriously the manager had to yell at the server to actually come over and take my order as well as the person next to me. I had to flag them down to get the bill and this was in a room with only four table occupied. It was my first time encountering a discretionary fee being added to the bill without my approval although it appears to be a horrible trend in service lacking London. Again if you are going to charge for service, you need to actually provide it. So if you want to check out the decor without spending the big buck eat in the Parlour. The bathrooms are not in any way wheelchair accessible and the whole space is not designed for any kind of accessiblity. read more

Sketch is a Bar and restaurant just off Regent St. This Establishment never fails to give you the wow factor from it's ever changing Gallery Restaurant (This has different artists to commission unique digital and traditional works and themes) to the excellent East bar that is housed in a dome with great atmosphere and the craziest most unique toilets that you will ever encounter. Food here is also excellent and the lunch menu is great value if you can get a table. Definitely worth a go on a civilised night out if you get a chance go and check it out! 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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