Gave me a discontinued pound as change for our bill, which is not accepted by businesses in the UK anymore. Had to go to a bank and have it changed. read more

Really disappointed in my most recent Sketch experience. Came here 2 years ago to what was the best tea experience in London, beyond the ambiance, the food was amazing (we got seconds of everything) and the tea selection was great. This time however we were left feeling scammed. They've changed the menu for the worse. The tea selection seems not as special, just your run of the mill teas you can find anywhere rather than the rare & exotic flavors from our first time. The desserts were inedible, the only one eaten was the blueberry cheesecake, otherwise they were all artificially sweet with ZERO texture to them. Even the macaroon, shabbily stuffed with runny icing was left untouched. Overall everything had either a bland or too sweet taste. Even the poor Victoria sponge was dry, it made me wonder if they've hired a kitchen full of first time chefs. I would suggest saving your money for a nicer (and undoubtably cheaper) experience at literally ANY other tea salon in London. read more

Sketch London was an absolute disappointment. When we were visiting London in September, my boyfriend and I made reservations and I was so so excited to finally be able to experience this place. His mom and sister were in London as well, so we had all planned to go together for a special night together. Right off the bat they wouldn't let my boyfriend in because of how he looks and they were incredibly insulting. They told him that he looked too "jarring" for their establishment, but his mom, sister and I were welcomed inside. His mom explained to them that we had come from California and I had been planning to come here for years, so they reluctantly let us in. Our table wasn't ready yet so they had us go to the bar where there was an apology drink waiting for my boyfriend. He wasn't drinking, but we thought it was at least a nice offer. I was almost in tears at this point because of how belittling they were to us, but I was trying to make the most of it, especially since they apologized and tried to accommodate us. I ordered a mimosa for myself and when I got the receipt the "complimentary" apology beer was 15 pounds... I looked at the bartender only to have him give me a snarky look in return, so I didn't bother complaining and just paid for the drinks. We waited 30/40 minutes past our reservation time until they finally seated us after having to remind them multiple times that we were waiting. Our waitress was incredibly rude and treated us like we didn't belong there and didn't have enough money to be in their restaurant. We each ordered what we wanted but when we declined drinks she blatantly scoffed, pursed her lips and rolled her eyes. By the time we finished my boyfriend and I were both incredibly upset and I was in tears. I've never been anywhere, let alone a restaurant, where the staff made me feel so beneath them and belittled. I had hoped that this would be a special place for us to create memories when we visit London and after our experience I will never step foot in here again. read more

I went to this place in Mayfair with the lovely companion Lana Morell www.lanamorell.com. The place was fantastic, but the company was even better! It was Lana Morell to suggest the restaurant. Personally I enjoyed more the ambience and the company, but Lana was sold on the food! Lana was the perfect companion for a dinner-date I will remember for a long time to come... and hopefully repeate soon. In fact, next time it might be an overnight. Lana is very easy to converse with, and is rather intelligent. I found her as interesting over dinner, as she prved to be behind closed doors ;) Thank you Lana Morell, and see you soon! read more

Wild tea shop with some really cool furniture and fancy dishes with a very art chic vibe. Like a modern artists hang out spot. Staff seemed a bit put off but I'm sure they get a lot of weird customers so we didn't hold it against them. Vegan menu was awesome and the coffee and juice was phenomenal. Very sweet spot. read more

My husband and I were told that we HAD to come here and we were not disappointed. The staff was very inviting, the food was delicious and generous, and the tea was some of the best that I've ever had. Don't skip the restroom (especially after drinking all of that tea), or you'll be missing out. read more

Beautiful place to visit in London with multiple rooms of different character. Amazing really is an understatement. I went for the pink room because I love pink! But I forgot to make a reservation and didn't get in. No big deal. I still got to see it and sat in an equally magical room with a friendly staff and fabulous food. Speaking of staff, they all wear designer outfits which were remarkable and so fashion forward I would have totally bought one. My husband and I hung out for the afternoon there and had a late lunch and lots of wine. I must comment on the restrooms because it is a one of a kind potty experience with portable egg toilets that make you feel like you are somewhere in the future. Sketch is the most spectacular one of a kind place and I highly recommend! It is a must! read more

Really cool restaurant awesome concept and great atmosphere, we ate in the Gallery the are was humerus and entertaining. However, the food was overpriced small portions and not very good. Our waitress disappeared for large chunks of time. Our bill for three people came close to 400 pounds! read more

Coming from New York City, this has to be the most disappointing place I found in London. The food is average at best (especially seeing as I paid nearly $50 per entree). Also, when they "offer" you bread and olives, SAY NO!!!!!! THEY CHARGE YOU NEARLY $7 FOR EACH! Place is quite awful. Would never recommend to anyone, especially for this kind of price. It also attracts an older, not very trendy crowd, so if you're looking for that definitely do not come here. At lease the bathrooms were cool. read more

Tea here is amazing, and worth every peenie. I would go in to debt eating here if I could, the customer service is out of this world and the cakes are so F*ing tasty. read more

Sketch is sooooo posh and grand! Amazing interior design, i like the egg crust shape bathroom. so cute! The food is absolutely gorgeous, the cocktail drinks are amazing too!! Love the champagne drinkssss soo much!! Always have way too much to drink at Sketch coz it's just so enjoyable. However, sketch is a bit pricy but it worths every penny that i spend there. Sketch is one of the nicest, chic and glamarous restaurant that i have ever been in such price range. read more

I love writing reviews, but there are times where I really don't want to write the review because I really want things to be better than they were. Sketch is one of those places. Four of us went here to dine in the Lecture Room (Nava, Andrew, me and my other half). I was really excited. Nava had a £50 promotional code! My parents got my other half a £100 gift voucher! I was ready to have some fun and a good meal. Unfortunately, several things went majorly wrong. It started out okay. We met in the Parlour room for drinks. The drinks were nice, if not a bit strange. They took us upstairs to the lounge in the Lecture room to wait for our drinks. My rosemary martini tasted nothing like rosemary nor a martini. Reading the ingredients, it was expected, but still, rosemary would be nice. The other half wanted another cocktail, so the waiter brought him the cocktail menu (for the Lecture Room). There weren't many and they were way too expensive. It was close to £50 for an old fashioned, and while it was with really rare bourbon, it seemed a bit too expensive. So the other half asked if he could order a drink from downstairs. He was told no. He was told he could go downstairs and get one, but they wouldn't make one upstairs nor bring it up for him. (Annoying). He went downstairs. The maitre d' saw him going downstairs. He was with other people, but eventually caught up and told him that they would take the drink to him upstairs. And they comped him because he should never have been told to go downstairs and get it. The comp was nice, but it was annoying he had to go down and ask for it in the first place. At the table, we were told we couldn't use both the voucher and the promo code. Which made no sense. A voucher is money they already have. It's not like we were trying to use 3 promo codes or anything. Nava agreed that we could use ours. My other half had to talk to them at the end of the meal. The manager agreed that we could use both, obviously, but the fact we had to actually discuss it with them was annoying. (The trend here is annoying, in case you haven't noticed.) The food was actually pretty good. Most of it. However, they left the plastic backing on part of my food, which I had to eat around. Really two-Michelin star restaurant? Plastic? I also had a bone or plastic in my fish as well. Two courses in a row? It's annoying (and puzzling). The chicken curry was fantastic. They really enjoy giving you two or three dishes at once. (Or in the case of dessert, SIX. Yes we had six different tiny plates surrounding each of us. My other half was overwhelmed and felt rushed to eat it because it was all there at once.) And they liked to whisk the plates away at random times. I'm used to dining in the UK where they take plates away all at once, but the constant whisking away of plates was a bit unnerving. The hot chocolate was good, very good. Not the best I've ever had to be honest. Given that good chocolate is fairly new to the UK, I can understand why people would think it's the best. I'd have it again to be sure, but I've had far better in the States. The seaweed butter was to die for though. I've never had it, and I kind of fell in love with it. We ran out early, and had to ask for more. Irritatingly. We were almost out of butter and they kept bringing us bread. It's not hard to notice that more butter was required. The wine. It was really good. So good we do what we often do and see if we can find it to have at home (because wine at home is usually about half the price. There's a markup, I get it, I don't mind paying double for a bottle when you're at a restaurant). We couldn't find it anywhere in the UK, but they were about €15 a bottle on the mainland. Now I'm pretty good at math, but you don't really need to be great to figure out prices. I know it's more expensive for booze in the UK (thank you taxes), so €15 a bottle equates to about £25-30 a bottle in shops in the UK. Now double that, it's pretty standard at a restaurant. That's about £50-60 a bottle if you're out. Now these wines were about £75-90 a bottle. That's a triple markup. I shouldn't be surprised since they were selling glasses of Balfour sparkling wine for £30 a glass. I can get it at home for about £40 a bottle. Do the math. Six times £40 is £240 pounds. That's way more than a triple markup. Triple markups are a bit too much for my liking. The decor is pretty fab though. All the rooms are decorated differently and you can tell they spent a lot of work making it look the way it does. The big cushy seats in the Lecture room were also great for eating dinner in! So overall, I had a good time, the food was good. The service needed a lot of work (so very surprised with the two-Michelin star rating). It seemed the servers needed a lot more training to understand what Michelin star service should entail. I'm probably not going back when there are lots of other places to try and since I wasn't wowed by my experience, I'll be moving on. read more

I went there in the afternoon for a tea and a treat with my girlfriend. We ate a Salted caramel cake and and a chocolate one. The chocolate cake was quite tasty (though it had a bit of a bitter scent). The meal was accompanied by a berry tea. Overall the food was satisfying although not the best, but was disappointed me was the service. It took a really long time to be served by the waiter (almost 10 minutes). read more

I came here because of the immense amount of instagram posts I've seen regarding their tea time and it definitely didn't disappoint! We opted for the tea service, which included an unlimited supply of tea ( there are many different flavors) and little sandwiches. It finished off with an array of dessert. The decor/bathroom is what makes the restaurant interesting and very modern. Service was great and we got treated to a choir singing Christmas songs. The downside of this restaurant is the price. Perhaps because of the holiday, the menu was pricier, but we ended up paying $100 per person ( this didn't include any alcohol). A bit much for tea time but to enjoy it once is a must. read more

Love, love, love this place so damn much. From the whimsical and Instagrammable decor, to the delicious meals, cocktail pairings, and high tea, it's a MUST. Do yourself a favor and stop by anytime you get the chance to when in London!! It never gets old. Just make sure you call in ahead of time or reserve online and note the room choices!! Also, check out their IG. read more

Totally horrible and fucked service. You should tell us if there is no table from the beginning. Instead, the restaurant told us to wait from 8 o'clock to 9, and than 9 to 10. Skip us Chinese and give the table to other western customers who came and wait later than us. You should not lie, cheat, like the lowest restaurant in the whole world. My friends got stomachache during the whole process. And our night have been ruined completely. I would give a negative 5 stars if I could. read more

Super cool place. The tea was great and so were all the pastries. For the price, I wouldn't recommend doing he champagne tea because it was just one glass. The staff was really friendly and helpful, and I'd definitely go again. read more

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I thought the food in London SUCKED??? It must be old news pre-Jamie Oliver. I didn't have one bad meal the whole week I was here, except for the fish and chips tourist trap outside of the Tower of London. As for this place, it was absolute amazeballs with a healthy serving of awesomesauce. Am I dating myself already? Doesn't matter. This place must be placed on your checklist of British culinary adventures. Bravo, chef, bravo. read more

I dont even know where to start witch Sketch - I had an absolute wonderful time. I went there on monday for my birthday, and had booked a table in Glade, and let me tell you - walking in to this wonderful, summer nights dream room as a Swede who has lived with minus 10 degress for about three months it was a treat for the soul. The food was wonderful, as were the drinks. I had a chocolate cheesecake desert that I have now dreamed about for four nights. We had a wonderful waiter that was very attentive and great to talk to. As I walked out I talked to the guest relations manager and commended him for the wonderful service and food, and he was also a great person to meet. Everyone needs to visit Sketch - not (only) for the Instagram oppertuneties, but to have a wonderful experience of meeting their staff. Ten out of five stars read more

I was hesitant on the number of stars to give this place because it is very dynamic. ATMOSPHERE: 100% five stars, every room is like stepping into a parallel universe. I am sure most people have seen the bathrooms on social media, but everything from the coat check to the tea room is instagram worthy. MENU: cute, yummy, but overpriced, 3.5 stars. SERVICE: 2, very nice people but very unorganized. It was not a busy day and we waited forever for just one drink and a macaroon. We were not even sure who our waiter really was because 3 different people approached our table. read more

the place itself is worth the visit. yes there is an artistic edge, yes there are pods in the restroom but the food nothing spectacular. friendly and helpful staff. everything was on point but the food. we had a bit of everything and nothing was out of this world, very basic palette. to be honest I had a better foodie experience at the borough market. all hype, all social media hype. read more

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An interesting place, worth the visit, if only for the experience. I came here for tea on a very rainy Saturday. The wait was long, but we were finally seated on these cute little Alice in Wonderland-like chairs. The desserts looked beautiful, although I have to admit they looked better than they tasted (in my opinion). The chocolate tart with orange zest and salt, however, was rich and delicious. While you're there, take a walk around the place. The different rooms have different atmospheres. As you walk toward the back, the stairs to the left appear as if they are covered with wet blood, although this is only an illusion. The stairs to the right lead down to a library-like dining room, as well as a large white dining room, which was not in use when I was there. You have to walk through this room to get to the infamous white egg pod bathroom, but it can be a little creepy. As I walked through the completely dark and empty room, I could hear the sound of someone chewing/eating, emanating from the speakers. read more

One of the most eclectic places I have ever been. Each dining and bar room (including the bathroom) has a different theme that ranges from Victorian to a spaceship. Makes for a great photo opportunity with friends and the drinks were spot on too. Kick the kettle and Benoit bulleit hit the spot... Ask for them to ease up on the basil syrup though as it can be a little on the sweet side. read more

Terrible service, mediocre food, weird and tacky decor. I had a manager guy drop an entire glass of cocktail on my back and got no real apologies. I ordered their special duck dish for 2 but it was not good. took us 30 mins to get our coats back at the door because of all the clubbers coming in. Terrible experience. read more

Beautiful. All the rooms are exquisite. If you want to go to the pink room you have to have a reservation, but there are a ton bars that all are just as special inside. A must-see when in London! read more

Bad food. Bad service. Only go if you're interested in paying £60+ to take bathroom selfies. Literally we had to keep reminding them to bring our tea and food. Also why do they think it's okay to add a £1 donation to their charity of choice without warning? Nothing against donating to charity but that's seemed off. read more

Great atmosphere. Good service. The place is very cool. Each room is completely different. And the bathrooms are a MUST see! They are basically egg pods. Awesome spot to have a drink! read more

Sketch is a must for visitors and London locals alike. You're going for the atmosphere and people-watching more than the food, although that part is definitely unique. LOVES: - Service - very attentive and charming! - Stool for my purse! - Complimentary glasses of champagne to compensate for a short wait - Black and white (silent) theater on the walls & unique art - Coolest bathrooms ever There is so much to look at that it is hard to focus on the food, but here are some of the highlights: - Scallops appetizer - Lobster and rib eye mains - Chocolate cake (yum!) There was a lot of mousse / foam in the dishes (3/4 of the dishes had some sort of foam-related covering), which I'm not against, but it seemed a bit overdone. Dessert was delicious - and I might come back here only for that and cocktails / champagne next time! Don't forget to dress the part for this place. A unique outfit is a must because like you, everyone else is looking around :) read more

6years ago my experience was a 5 star experience. Unfortunately this time around i felt it was ridiculous the number of tourists pretending to make their way to the bar only so they could see the toilets! this resulted in a constant stampede of groups with backpacks going to the toilets to take selfies and sheepishly make their way back out. Absolutely ruined the experience in what is an already busy venue. the warm croque monsieur has also been removed - this was amazing and waas missed this time around! rye tomato sandwich was breaking apart and pastries were not prepared with attention to detail - chocolate discs dropped and misaligned, soggy base on one. This was not bad, tea was excellent and friendly staff, however For the price paid I expect/want more. read more

I'm going to keep this short and simple because that's all you really need , it's probably the most creative restaurant in London, food is amazing! Probably the best Duck I ever had! They have a very artsy hip vibe and honestly you have to experience it! From the starters to the drinks to the main coarse to the dessert everything was perfect read more

So good and cute. Love all of the different rooms. Food is eclectic and not your typical food, but it is tasty

Came for Christmas high tea with friends, and was so much fun. My first experience with British afternoon tea, so I wasn't sure what exactly to expect. The room was very pink, feminine, and had a mid-century feel, but lovely nonetheless. Christmas time meant there was a group of carolers for entertainment, which was very nice. My favorite tea was the Christmas chai, spicy and sweet. Their hot chocolate is also incredibly rich and delicious. The best part was of course the tower of sweets and snacks. I particularly loved the brie and black truffle and smoked salmon sandwiches, and all the little pastries towards the top. Its a set price for unlimited food/drinks, so its great to just sit, relax, and eat/drink as much as you fancy. Seems like a tourist hot spot given its prominence on Instagram (especially pictures of the rather psychedelic egg-shaped restroom pods), but we all had a great time. read more

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Food was good. Tea was good. The problem lies with the presentation of it all and the service. We opted for the champagne afternoon tea which came out to 108 USD per person with no additional add-ons. For this price, we would've expected impeccable service especially considering this is afternoon tea. The service was fine, but again, nothing for the price. We had to ask multiple times for more water, more tea, etc. and were never offered it, but always had to ask. Finally, the last "course" of the tea was a slice of cake, which our waitress first asked if we would like to split one piece -- a strange thing to ask when we are paying so much for the afternoon. Finally, it felt as though we were rushed out of the table. Again, afternoon tea is meant to be drawn out and to not feel rushed in the slightest, but before we were even done with our cake, without asking if we would like anymore tea or anything else, the check was brought. We didn't feel as though we ourselves were eating or drinking quickly, and we actually tried to take our time, but they had us in and out in under two hours. At the end of the day, the value was poor and the service not up to the standard one would expect. I would not recommend. read more

Sketch is the epitome of cool. It's stylish, mad and sleek. The art works dotted around the place are fantastic and you can't miss it from outside with a large white dog appearing to be morphing out of the building above the door! I spent most of my time in the round bar at the back of the venue. It's a wierd intimate space where the guests surround the circular bar. There are strange commissioned art pieces going on everywhere! There's a sound piece that disorientates in the bar and a wierd video piece in the ceiling. Nobody can go to Sketch and ignore their crazy toilets. They're giant white eggs spread out in one large room and when you've finished your business you get a little round of applause! I really enjoyed mt time here, the cocktails were great and one night when i have more time i'd like to explore it a bit more. However, the prices are a little too much but you have to expect that as soon as you walk in and see the decor and effort they've gone into to make this a unique experience. The other thing was that you get some pretentious kids in there who are obviously regulars and i'm a more down to earth pub girl but i'm so glad i've seen it and i will go back. I'd suggest arriving early evening to avoid any queues as well. read more

It has long been on my list of places to go to, especially to check out its famous, colourful, funky loos. I was there recently, seated in the Parlour, for a brunch with some ladies. I had taken my 7.5month old baby along as reviews seemed to indicate the place is surprisingly baby friendly. And I must say, I was pleased with the promptness with which they brought the high chair out... I had a pot of the Puerh tea to start with, as it was a nippy day and I wanted something to warm me...the tea and the presentation were both lovely. I placed an order for their poached eggs, with crab and cereliac remoulade and toasted brioche. The eggs were just right and the remoulade was an unusual take on the traditional breakfast. But, I definitely felt the portion size was a tad on the smaller side, which is why I placed an additional order for wholemeal toast after the eggs arrived. Really liked the spreads to go with the toast. And can't fault the latte afterwards either. However, I feel like this may not be the best fare on offer at sketch.... I looked around and saw a party enjoying their afternoon tea and thought, I must come back to enjoy some of that. Also, I had a peek at their various other rooms including the plush Gallery, I made furious mental notes on where to book for my next meal here... this time, it was an A-OK meal, but next time, I suspect it'll be better! PS - Also, my experience of the place may have been coloured by the company... when you have a group of 6 who have placed more or less similar orders, just split the bill equally. I mean, really. Stop tallying up the individual items you ate...especially if you have so much freaking cash to eat here in the first place. And especially if the final sum you pay is more or less similar to everyone else's...this is a pet peeve, clearly. read more

Went to Sketch in The Gallery restaurant area. When you first walk through the entrance of the building through a black curtain you come across hopscotch drawn on the floor what a way to enter but instead of walk in hop in. You then pass many pieces of different art work on the walls. You can check your coat in at the reception area before entering the restaurant. The Gallery (restaurant) when you walk in you are blown away by the colour pink, pink and more pink. Basically everything was pink from the comfy cushy chairs to the waitress's uniforms which was designed by a top designer. When me and my friend was given the menu and we opened it up this pop up of knifes and forks made out of paper came springing up what a novelty and such a surprise. The menu was quite hard to understand with its wording but the waitress explained it well. I opted for the lamb dish and my friend the prawns and for a side we had mashed potatoes. My lamb was very nice and the mash was the best mash I have had but for £5 I feel it was overpriced. My friends dish was also very nice and sweet and different but for four prawns at £28 with some salad around them again overpriced. For dessert I opted for the pavlova which was done differently to a normal pavlova and she opted for the chocolate dessert which looked like a chocolate U.F.O .had landed on her plate. Again desserts nice but again perhaps a tad overpriced. Whilst you are there you should go and check out the toilets. Firstly you go up a lit staircase pink for girls and blue for boys. You will then come across loads of pods like an alien has planted them there. Inside the pods is the toilet and music so odd and different but then afterall Sketch is all about art. Even though we had a nice time and we loved the atmosphere of the restaurant as it had such a buzz and was packed and this was at 6.30pm and that is rare to see a restaurant packed at this early time I would not go back purely because I feel it is overpriced for what you get to eat BUT saying this it has to be done to be experienced especially for the unusual toilet area. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, fantastic food, tasty cocktails & smoothies, very efficient service. Simply great restaurant!. Bit expensive but you can justify with quality food and service. read more

Although it's been around for a decade, Sketch has managed to retain its playful sense of kitsch among the departing and arriving competitors in surrounding streets. The two highlights of this place are probably afternoon tea in the upstairs parlour and the lavatory experience (I won't spoil the surprise). The meals are okay, but nothing to cross town for and the service is pretty, but hit and miss. It's definitely not an oil painting, brimming with attention to detail. However, it's a pretty fun sketch that you might wish to share with a friend or potential date. read more

I only went to the east room bar a couple of times. It's the one in the white globe. The drinks are amazing very creative and some of the best drinks you can get. Well worth the price and the wait at the bar. It can get very busy especially right after everyone has dinner. Overall totally worth it and I would make an effort to return here. read more

I've been to the Parlour at Sketch a few times. They serve a great afternoon cream tea, with bizzare nibbles and colourful confections. The crockery is as mismatched as the furniture and decorations. But it all works. And it attracts an interesting mix of people. And you can dress up and not feel silly. read more