This place is soooo cute- makes sense since I initially saw it on a list of the most instagrammable places in London. Each room has a different theme and each is equally inspiring. The drinks are delicious as are the macaroons! I'll be back with each friend who comes to visit me. read more

This was a really fun and funky Afternoon Tea. I had a few surprise visitors from home (NYC) and I wanted to make sure they didn't leave London without having afternoon tea. I also didn't want a boring traditional afternoon tea either. I've done the traditional swanky afternoon tea at the Ritz and I did enjoy it but its some place I'd take my mom. This place was just what the doctor ordered. The main comment I got from my friends is that they felt like they were in Alice In Wonderland (good thing the Mad Hatter's Tea at the Sanderson was booked up). As soon as I got there there was a doorman with tophat and I got a little nervous because of my attire (its summer and I had "stylish" flipflops on) but I trucked on in anyway. My friends were waiting from me and I was immediately pleasantly surprised by my surroundings. I passed the cafe - for the sorry sods that weren't smart enough to book - and walked into can only described as a tea room in a red forest. the lighting was soft red and I passed some truly artistic trays of edible art. Our party each decided to have the Afternoon Tea £25 but I decided on the champagne tea which came with 1 glass of champagne (Pommery Ampanage) along with unlimited tea at £46. I don't think that is particularly worth it but the presentation of the glass of champagne was definitely something to see. We all chose different teas so we could sample each others. Mine was jasmine, but the ladies ordered berry hibiscus, vanilla, and rose hip tea. I liked all but the rose tea. Now for the sweet and savoury goodies... WONDERFUL. Anyone who thinks they won't be full is terribly misguided. We had servings for 5 people and we left with 2 beautiful takeaway boxes because we couldn't finish it all. The Assorted finger sandwiches were smoked salmon and Jacob's cream cucumber, ricotta and asparagus, MY FAVORITE mozzarella and pesto croque monsieur, and egg and mayonnaise, quail egg, caviar were seriously tasty and is NOT your everyday egg salad sandwich. It also came with 5 warm and buttery Sultana scones served with clotted cream, bitter orange and strawberry jam. All the jams and creams were so fresh I didn't care that I felt the pounds literally developing as I ate. And finally, the edible are which were the sweets selection of pistachio macaroons, almond and berry tartlet,coffee éclair. We ate our strawberry cheesecake in a glass because we knew we couldn't take it with us. The only thing I didn't like and its only because I am not a big marshmallow fan was the mousse malabar marshmallows which tasted like spongy chalk but again... I am NOT a fan of marshmallows and other people will probably love them. There were other sweets but honestly I can't remember the names and here's a warning: these pastries are meant to be eaten THE DAY YOU GET THEM. Not that you'd be able to resist but as I said we were so full we had to go boxes and after tea went shopping, by the time I got home my macaroons lost their air so they shrunk and of course wasn't as pretty but just as tasty. Our waitress was super sweet and I only have to say you have to SEE the restroom in order to believe it. The bathroom mirrors are just a small part (they say: You're beautiful and remember I'm a mirror so I can't tell a lie) of how awesome the bathroom is.I am going back there again and again again and I highly recommend. read more

The atmosphere here is really cool... you might have seen photos of the egg shaped toilets? I didn't think the food was that great and it is definitely quite pricey but for a cool night out I definitely recommend it. read more

I had a nice little birthday party here! This is a little gem in London...a fantastic spot for tea and scones. I love the artwork and the little rooms filled with surprise. The servers had great outfits/costume and the place really took you to a fantasy world. I loved the music! My friends and family had such a great time. Truly a remarkable place and a memorable night! read more

Amazing service! Friendly and helpful staff! Came to London with Sketch being one of my top To-Dos and booked a reservation online. Somehow though, the reservation didn't go through and when I showed up, they didn't have my name down on the list. The man working the front was super understanding and found a way to fit me in anyway! I was so grateful! He made 2 Californians very happy! read more

A wonderful place for afternoon tea. It's really delicious. The pink decorations are fantastic and ideal for photo lovers. Do recommend this place and you'll see how romantic it is. read more

Stupidly overpriced. The place is pretty unique and an experience. But the bar was extremely loud and very hard to be in there. The furniture looked pretty dirty and tacky honestly. read more

We are so happy we came across Sketch in London - what a treat! Such a cool atmosphere with different rooms of different themes. You also have to check out the bathrooms! We loved it and had a great afternoon tea. Not touristy at all. read more

The loos in this place are cool! Big white pods in the nighclub area! worth a look!

This is quite the funky spot to go! We had tea and sandwiches. Only hung out for awhile but loved the egg shaped bathrooms and the whimsical atmosphere. Check it out!! read more

Going to Sketch is a cool one time only experience. It is expensive but well worth it once! The food was fine. A little bit excessive in quantity.The staff wears cool uniforms and the whole process is quite theatrical. Lavatories are out of this world. read more

This was an evening of highs and lows - great cocktails, just an okay dinner, fabulous service, odd layout at the tables that left getting out to use the restroom uncomfortable. And then on our way out, the door staff grab me to let me know my shoes weren't appropriate and in the future to not wear them. The website mentions dress code items, but nothing about shoes. My night was decent until this point, and it just brought it down. I told him his stopping me now made me feel like an idiot and that if that's the case with footwear it needs to be on their site. Plus, what did stopping me on the way out accomplish? Just making me feel less than adequate for what I wore, and fully affecting my experience there. read more

Absolutely fabulous atmosphere and customer service! I only had tea and scones and didn't have a full meal so I can't really judge the quality of the food, but I was very impressed by the staff. They were downright jovial and inviting - a rarity these days! I'm looking forward to going back for an evening drink and meal next time I'm in London. read more

I've been to sketch four or five times and have loved it every time. Fantastic service and exquisite food! Hopefully back soon again!

I love that every room in this place its own cool personality! I only went for drinks but I know it's popular for afternoon/high tea.

A very cool - looking place that lives up to its reputation online. The place is immense and I wish I could have tried the tea room -- keep in mind that if you'd like to that, you should make a reservation! Definitely a bit $$$! read more

After years of wanting to dine at Sketch, we made a reservation for dinner for a friend's birthday at its famous Wes-Anderson-esque restaurant at the Gallery. As we walked into its grand entrance, we were met by very polite and friendly staff and taken to our table without delay. Our sommelier was very friendly and helpful to pick good wines, and so was our waiter. However - the food, the main event in a restaurant, was a big disappointment here. The menu looks promising and creative, however once the food plates arrived to our tables not one person was delighted with their orders. Firstly, the presentation of the food itself lacked in every possible aspect and it did not look appealing in the slightest. I went for the Sketch Fillet de Boeuf, their signature dish and while the meat was well cooked, some of my vegetables were slightly burnt and the sauce was very liquidy and the overall taste of the dish was on the bland side. Sketch, if you read this - please update your chefs as it's such a shame such a wonderful place is being let down by its food. Every other aspect of our experience was delightful, but after eating our food we were left with a bitter taste in our mouths (a friend of mine literally did). read more

Lasting impressions of Sketch (I merely came here for a quick snack) - awesome hot chocolate, the most beautiful restrooms I have ever seen (probably the only times i would stop to take a picture in the restroom), and one of the most glamorous/hipster places in London. read more

Probably one of the coolest well decorated/designed restaurants anywhere, unique in every way. Went with kids for lunch and enjoyed a holiday brunch special on a tower platter, one for kids one for adults, both delicious. Service was good not great, food was excellent, price was over the top, two platters, champagne lunch L350... read more

Really it's all about the toilets at Sketch. I went for the afternoon tea which is a lot of fun and similarly priced to other afternoon teas in town. Lots of finger sandwiches, scones and cakes. The decor is crazy and of course the toilets in particular! read more

I went here in August on a £50 voucher deal through their Facebook group. The restaurant itself is an absolute experience in and of itself. We had booked our table in The Lecture Room and Library, which is the schmancy Michelin-starred restaurant. The maître d' gave us 'the tour' on the way upstairs how it used to be Christian Dior's house, and all the credentials of the chef, blah blah blah. I make fun, but he was very nice, and I liked him a lot. We stop at the top of the stairs in front of two huge intimidating doors until SWOOSH, he opens them dramatically into one of the most beautiful and unique restaurant spaces I've seen. Eating at Sketch is quite the operation. And an expensive operation at that. You're looking at £30 starters and £50 mains. They brought out the nibbles first. There were so many! Who needs a starter anyway when you have this much?Tomato gazpacho with biscuit Little bread biscuity things with a creamy sauce Foie gras goat cheese crackers Grapefruit gummy tarts A fried little ball of something Oh but wait! There was a proper starter too! Tuna carpaccio with a cauliflower puree and a bit of salmon roe. Yum! Again, I ask: Why would anyone pay another £30 for a menu starter when I had just had enough food to pretty much fill me up for the night (bread included). On to the mains, I had the Dover Sole and Gambas. This also came with a lot of little side dishes, but for this, I have the benefit of a downloadable menu.Pan-fried Fillet of Dover Sole Meunie're Style / Cider / Green Peppercorn Gambas with Colombo Spices / Romaine Salad with Broad Beans / Bacon and Parsley Potato Mousseline / Beurre Noisette / Lemon / Croutons The sole was amazing. A perfect combination with the sweetness of the apple and the spice of the pepper. It was light, flavourful and perfect. The giant sectioned-off prawns that dotted the plate with lightly battered and perfectly crisp. Two sides came with the romaine salad and potatoes. The salad was a big thumbs down. It was soggy and the lettuce was old (honestly, I saw brown edges). Just absolutely no redeeming qualities. The potatoes were whipped light as air, but the croutons and butter made it a bit too salty for my taste. While I absolutely loved my fish, I just couldn't see why the chef would choose those two side dishes to accompany. It didn't seem to click. So, even though I bulk at the main courses being so expensive, you actually are getting quite a lot of food. Five amuse bouche, a starter, a main and dessert nibbles for 40-ish pounds? Not awful. It's just when you add on the water, the cocktail, the wine, a proper proper starter and dessert that you can easily end up spending 400 quid on dinner. And that's ridiculous. If I'm going to do that, it best be at El Bulli or The Fat Duck where every single course out of, like, 30 is an experience in and of itself. Will I go back? Sure, but definitely to try the Gallery restaurant instead of the Lecture Room and Library. The latter was just way too out of my league. read more

If I were a restaurant, I would be Sketch. Love, love, love this place!!! Its eclectic and funky yet still classy to the core. Make sure you check out the DJ bar in the back and if you are nice they may even let you take a sneak peak in the VIP dining room upstairs. read more

London hip - I was here with a group for a private group business dinner. The service was fabulous, the food and drinks were wonderful, but really it was all about the toilet pods read more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Since we only stayed in London for one day, we only had time for the afternoon tea, and it was FABULOUS! Food were great, but the decor was AMAZING! English is my second language I just can't describe it in words. You MUST go and see/feel it yourself! It was such a FUN experience! Next time when we go to London we will surely check out other rooms! read more

This place is amazing. The food is spot on and so is the decor. I got the vegetarian curry appetizer twice in a sitting it was so good and my bf did the same with the scalloped carpacio. i would suggest you Go to the bathroom...they're eggs. The lounge area was deemed 'worlds smallest nightclub' and is a circular dome with a couch along the entire outer wAll. I'd go back in a heart beat. read more

Fantastic for high tea !! Visionary stunning and the food is pretty great too.. Must try people!!

Great food, great art, great ambiance. Really handsome boys who eat french fries with forks (:

Breakfast: Really when did a poached egg come tempura battered and deep fried? Server knew very little about the menu I would think knowing the menu would be a requirement for being a server. When we made the reservation we were told we had to be out in one hour, ok but the we need prompt service not lackluster service and rush us at the end. Lastly having breakfast at a cocktail table is not really comfortable. Disappointed. read more

Having tea while in London for the first time from the U.S. was a must do for my daughters. Sketch did not disappoint. Lovely restaurant wonderful staff and a great overall experience. The bathroom was a fun surprise! A bit pricey but worth it for the experience. read more

Went to London on vacation and went to sketch and I must say the experience is unforgettable I love sketch and the whole style that they have going on! Oh and there drinks are ridiculously good! But if I recommend any of the items I would have to say get the duck! They serve it two different ways and present it to you before they actually prep it! This restaurant is more of an experience. From there funky bathroom to there out of space vibe bar, to there pink room dining room. Even there plates are cool! If your in London you must again MUST dine at sketch read more

Here on a honeymoon trip, our last night in London. We were so excited to see Sketch. We had the best time in London at all of the other top restaurants and bars and expected the same here. 2 hours spent here in total, with about an hour and 15 mins of just waiting. We sit down,l and no one came or offereds us water for 20 mins. I dont think you realize how long 20 mins is until you just sit there at a restaurant. It also took us 30 mins to get our bill. As in, we looked around for our waitress for a full 30 mins. She could tell we had terrible service our entire meal and did not do anything to try and end our experience on a good note. If you want to eat here, go for it but I'm sure you will not want to come back. Our dinner was at 10:30pm by the way, so not during what would be considered "dinner rush" either. If this restaurant wants to keep repeat customers, you need to staff more wait staff to keep the tables turning. They're still basically full with the exception of a couple of tables so you should not have two or three waiters for the whole room. The decor is quite beautiful and you get pretty photos, but we all have Google for that now. Save yourselves $120 (for two people, we skipped apps as we were starving by the time they got us our water and cocktail menus). The quality of your hospitality and service is everything at a restaurant. I'm sure we will be back to London for business and pleasure, and I'm pretty sure we won't be back here. read more

Can't add anything here that hasn't been said, but I can reiterate that it's an experience like no other. Remember that when you get the bill. The people, the decor, the food - it's all pretty ridiculous, and entertaining. If you're on the fence some evening deciding whether to go out or not, this is not the destination for you. You have to go here and jump in head first. That said, once was enough for me! read more

It's a must visit just for the scenery alone (pod bathrooms, projections on the wall, sunken bar, library room, extra), but the cocktail list, wine menu and food really isn't half bad either. I must admit that it can come across as a bit of a posh persons trendy hang out, but its not the too young "posh"...ie you don't feel like mummy and daddy are paying for the meal and it's established people that really just like good food and great cocktails. For a trendy place it's not pretentious and peps working there are great and approachable. There is a bit of fusion going on with the food, but it's all worth a try (adds a bit of excitement to your meal). I'm not sure I would be a huge fan of going back to the sunken bar but for a 5ft5" chick - it felt good to fill tall read more

So good. Eclectic furniture and unique decor. Salad rocked and the sommolier was very attentive. Coming back.

We had dinner here the other night to celebrate our wedding anniversary. They were cute with all the attention they gave us. My husband made a comment on his booking and they took it and ran. Everyone that spoke to us knew we were celebrating. So on to the restaurant itself. I love it. The food is amazing and the service is as good as the food. We had foie grais to start and I had pork for main while my husband had the lamb. It was so good but left us both so full we couldn't sample any of the cheese which looked amazing too. The pork was sweet and juicy and just so tasty. I love this place. read more

I think this place has 5* for novelty factor. But I was very disappointed with the actual content of the sandwiches. There was very little filling in them, despite looking the part. I also thought it was very expensive for what it is. The one bonus is that they are happy to bring you more sandwiches and cakes and don't charge you extra. read more

One of the places I miss the most in London! Love it - love it - and love it! I can come here many times over and always feel like it's the first time. Bouncing between kaleidoscopical bathrooms and Clock Work orange Bars another must in the city! read more

I made reservation on their website in advance. I love the place since I walked in to the place. The place is well-decorated and classy. We had booked the afternoon for $45 per person. The tea were just okay but their cakes and very tasty, you can have unlimited tea for 2 hrs. The portion for the afternoon tea is a lot, we couldn't finish the whole thing but you can definitely take them to go! I would say the place is a bit pricey for afternoon tea, but for the experience is definitely worth the money! Forgot to mention, their toilet is so pretty and fancy! I LOVE IT! So, overall, Sketch is definitely an experience! read more

INCREDIBLE PLACE. Food, wine, service, ambiance, everything was absolutely fantastic. FOOD: We did tasting menu with wine paring. My partner did vegetarian version, and I did non-vegetarian one. Every single course was beautiful, interesting and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. There was no dish I liked "just ok." My partner also loved every course of vegetarian tasting menu. An interesting thing was that vegetarian menu was 20% cheaper than non-vegetarian one and vegetarian menu has one more course than non-vegetarian one. Paring as well. (Vegetarian tasting menu: £95 for 7 courses, paring: £95 , Non-vegetarian tasting menu: £120 for 6 courses, paring: £120) WINE: It was probably the BEST WINE PARING I've ever experienced in my life. I was wonderfully surprised and almost shocked by how perfect it was for every course. SERVICE: It was exquisite. There didn't seem to be assigned or main servers for each table. Instead all servers were working on us and other tables, which I liked a lot. For one course, our sommelier couldn't bring paring wine before dishes were placed in front of us. We were going to wait for wine without starting eating the course. But next second, they noticed about that and brought wine for us within 30 seconds instead of keeping us wait for the sommelier. (The sommelier came back to our table to explain the wines while we were enjoying them.) AMBIANCE: Interesting and grand. I love it. WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: There was no female service person or sommelier on the floor!!!! To make things worse, there was one female outside the floor just standing in a costume of maid!! I didn't ask the reason of all about this crazy situation. So I don't know, but it looked to me that some gender discrimination was going on. This is why I marked four stars instead of five. Since I didn't ask the reason and also I've been seen only one night, I mark four stars instead of less. read more

We hoped to visit Sketch as soon as we began planning our trip to London. But once we arrived we seemed to be busy or somewhere too far away. On our last night in London, we were waiting for our Uber and realized that we were just around the corner from Sketch. It was almost 11:00pm. So we went over and they were kind enough to let us in without a reservation. We had a really nice time in their stunning bar. Everyone was wonderful, the cocktails were amazing, and the atmosphere was so cool and chill. Can't wait to visit again when we're back in London next year! Maybe we'll be able to experience their afternoon tea! read more