Michelin starred, hip, and with a speakeasy upstairs to boot....how could you beat this winning combination? Add in the professionalism and finesse from this staff and it calls for a memorable date night. I'm not one to seek our fusion-y food but the menu at Social Eating House caught my attention. From the Japanese inspired foie and Spanish inspired meat, I honestly enjoyed every iteration of the chef has in mind. I thought some of the plating was trying too hard, as I felt it took away from the brilliant flavor combinations but hey, it works for some. Loved the cocktails and loved that we had easy access to the The Blind Pig bar upstairs. I'd come back for another meal. read more

I wish New York had pre-theater options like this one because it's just that good. Not only is it reasonably priced, but the flavors, presentation and preparation are spot on. The rump steak was a perfect medium rare with a lovely seat and the peppercorn sauce was so rich and flavorful, each bite was wonderful but also saddening because it meant there was less of it afterwards. The first courses as well, both the gazpacho and the risotto, couldn't have been better opening dishes. Both eclectic yet light. The gazpacho is so good you'll drink it straight from the bowl. In and out in 70 minutes which was perfect for our 7:30 show. read more

Don't miss out on the "Jars To Share" as they're quite spectacular. Be sure to grab a specialty cocktail from the bar upstairs before getting seated. Social Eating House is known for its sundae, but I'd pass on it next time. // Jars to Share: Confit duck leg rillette, mango, coriander (£6.50) - 5 stars // Jars to Share: Smoked hummus, spiced aubergine (£6.50) - 5 stars // Wild mushrooms from a bag, cep purée on toast (£13.50) - 4 stars // Roasted rump of Salt Marsh lamb, braised neck, baby gem, cured lamb, Seirâss, rocket (£30) - 4 stars // Magic Memories (£9.50) - Grapefruit sorbet, raspberry, Bourbon cream, Amaretto, almond cake - 3 stars read more

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In Soho and wanted to experience a dinner that was different than usual. Was not disappointed as we had a meal with appies, main course, dessert and fabulous wine. Would highly recommend the meal if you are looking for something with a flavorful experience. read more

Lovely sophisticated setting with attentive service and food to please. Social eating house is a great dining experience. They pay great attention to detail in the food with texture and flavor. Overall a great experience, 10/10 recommended read more

Social Eating House - Steak Tartare - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Monk fish with a delicious casserole and a saffron cream sauce was excellent. Lamb was a bit tough. The charcutiers was skimpy. Service was slow and the atmosphere was pub like. read more

Decent but slightly disappointed. The restaurant itself was beautiful, and we would expect nothing less from a Michelin Star establishment, yet the meal left us underwhelmed. We had the Devon crab for a starter, Rump of Herdwick lamb, and Cornish hake as mains. All presented beautifully but flavor wise, the fish left something to be desired. The lamb was delicious and the starter, an interesting texture and flavor profile. But we left for the evening feeling slightly disappointed. Possibly we didn't order the best items from the menu and may need to return again in the future to prove ourselves wrong. read more

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It is hard for me to write this review given that it's a Michelin-starred establishment, and also the fact that I did not go full-blown tasting menu. I walked into SEH not overly hungry, but really wanted to try their food. As a beer-person, I really thought their selection could have been a little more extensive (only 1 IPA on offer). I ordered a lamb rump as a standalone dish for my meal - it was a decent portion, but the sauce it came with was a bit too salty and made the dish unremarkable. It was alright, but definitely not Michelin-level Not really sure if my experience would have been better if I had ordered the tasting menu, but I would have to think twice before deciding whether to give SEH another try. read more

Social Eating House - British Near Me - London, XGL

Social Eating House is trending for a reason. Every dish is perfectly seasoned and prepared, and the wine selection is lovely. (Shout out to the sommelier for choosing an amazing Aussie wine for us!) I'd highly recommend booking in advance, as tables are usually filled most evenings. There are options for a sample menu, as well as a la carte. I'd recommend going with the sample menu if you want the chef's top picks, but otherwise the a la carte menu has plenty of variety. Vegetarian diets are easily catered to as well. The meal starts with bread and salted butter. We ordered foie gras and salmon for starters and both were amazing. However my favourite was the fish main, as the entire dish basically tasted like butter. I can see why this restaurant has so many accolades at the moment! This restaurant is best suited for smaller parties. And don't forget to head upstairs for the most creative drinks you'll find in London. read more

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Wonderful experience at the chef's counter! My favorites were scallop and foie gras, also barley in the turbot dish. Overall, a bit too much and heavy, but you know what you are signing up for :) It was very interesting to watch how a kitchen of this quality and scale operates. And the service was excellent! read more

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Had a reservation at 9:30 but our table wasn't ready so they had us go up to the bar for some drinks. We sat down and looked at the drink menu, it was really creative, they have themed drinks like "shire brew" (if I recall correctly) based off of LOTR and many others. After waiting 45 minutes we finally sat down. I'm not sure if it's because we looked young (me and my party of 3 were in our mid to late 20s) or if it was because they were basically almost closed by the time we finished our meal, but the waiting staff was not very attentive to us at all. We ordered our food and it began to came out, here's the good: Foie gras, just get it and enjoy, it was great. The Cumbrian rump (my younger brother ordered this) and he said he enjoyed it, chose the peppercorn sauce, I had a bite towards the end of our meal, it was pretty good so I agree with his assessment. I had the Lamb, it was pretty good, I enjoyed the sauce it came with and it was very filling. Here's the ehh: Scallop ceviche, it was ok, not my favorite, felt like it was lacking, especially compared to the other starter. The bad: Roasted Cornish cod loin...the cod was good, the chowder surrounding it was the saltiest thing I have had in a while, it took away from the dish for sure. We didn't feel like complaining because by the time we had gotten our main courses we were pretty exhausted. My girlfriend ate the cod and had some of the duck fat chips (fries) that came with our steak...which weren't as salty as the chowder. Overall this was a good restaurant and we may have just had an off experience, I would come again if I were to visit London in the future and order some other menu items and cocktails and hopefully it'll "wow" me like other reviews. read more

What a disappointment. We arrived on time for lunch at 1:15pm and were told our table wasn't available (we later discovered that in fact it was). We were ushered to the empty 1st floor bar and waited and waited until checking with the front desk eventually resulted in us being seated. The daily menu posted outside the restaurant was different from what was on offer inside the restaurant. Specifically the prix fixe two course lunch menu option wasn't available. This was a disappointment was none of us wanted desert which we had to pay for with the three course prix fixe option. The fish portions we ordered were tiny and bathed in mysterious, tasteless foam. The steak which my sister ordered was undercooked and tough. Our waiter arranged for the steak to be cooked medium instead of rare but when it was returned it was still tough. The waiter removed the supplemental cost of the steak from the prix fixe menu but didn't remove the charge completely which would have been the right thing to be considering that 80% of the steak was left untouched since it was tough. Ironically all four of us agreed that the deserts were significantly better than the main courses. Another peeve was the noise level. It was difficult to hear each other at our table due to the loud music and generally high level of conversations other diners were having to combat to ambient noise. I expected better food, better service and better ambience. read more

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Delicious and very innovative menu. Service was great, if a little aloof at times. Because the food was so fantastic, I will forgive them for an occasional moment of snootiness! Wonderful scallops with heat and crispy veggies, an aged steak with a sublime peppercorn sauce, duck fat fries-OMG good, a killer black treacle pork chop, and one of the finest apricot Bakewell tart with tonka ice cream potentially in the world! Absolutely brilliant food! Great cocktails and solid wine list. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a long time, start to finish. Perfect New Zealand Sauv Blanc, Beed Tartare with beets and the perfect amount of crunch on top. I ordered the Sea Bass which was topped with the most delicious butter sauce, to die for! My boyfriend had the lamb which was cooked to perfection. We finished it off with their noteworthy cheesecake. Next time I'd order two desserts since my boyfriend devoured the whole thing. ;) Honestly, this was one of the best meals I've ever had in London, ever. The only downside may have been that the staff wasn't particularly helpful or friendly. I'm American so maybe I just need more warmth. Most of the staff seemed to be French and they obviously have a different style of service than I'm used to. Clearly it didn't sway my vote, I'd eat there again this week if I could! read more

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Well the early dinner menu was excellent and good value. Service is outstanding for this restaurant but the noise level is bit loud with the young after business crowd. read more

We had a group of 6 with various dietary restrictions and all had a great meal here. The space is on the louder side and service wasn't perfect, but we left happy and stuffed. They have a separate menu for vegetarians but you need to ask for it. Don't hesitate to flag someone down - it took quite a while for us to order as we couldn't get a waiter to stop by our table. Cocktails are excellent and creative - be sure to indulge. Food was creative and beautifully plated. The truffles were generously portioned, which I always appreciate. And while you won't need sides, there are many tasty options, like broccoli with chili or green beans with truffle. Sadly, we were too stuffed for dessert! One main course came out awkwardly late. It was obviously a kitchen issue and without us saying anything, they removed it from the bill. Very classy. I would happily go here again, if only to sample the desserts that I missed! read more

I'm a big fan of casual Michelin star restaurants. I don't always feel like dressing up and making reservations and being fancy. The food was REALLY good but like some people said in other reviews the service sucked. Went for lunch on a Friday, by myself and sat by the entrance. It took then forever to give me menus. It took them forever to take my order, each time I would be attended by a different person and I was ignored most of the time. Ughhhhh. Ordered a la cart. Duck rillete with chips, octopus with potatoes and for main course the lamb. DELICIOUS. Cooked to perfection and very flavorful. I will definitely come back to try other items. Thankfully after waiting long time for my appetizer I was helped by Julian and he was a great server. Apologetic about the wait and very kind to offer me a glass of wine. Thank you. Saved the experience. I'll come here every time in in London. read more

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Food was good, but portions were small and service was aggressive. The crab cakes with almond gazpacho appetizer was our favorite dish. We also loved the financiers with clotted cream for dessert. read more

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A cool spot with hip aw style music, food was actually surprisingly tasty and well executed with many layers of flavors. Was here for lunch and found the service also spot on. Ordered the rabbit that was extremely moist. 2002 vintage Moet was by the glass hut 14 pounds. Worth checking it out. read more

Arguably the best meal I've had in London in some time. You have to be a fan of the atmosphere and menu, however. On one end of the dining spectrum there is a place like Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - perfect, overlooking Hyde Park in the Mandarin Oriental, flawless service, quiet, modern, understated and classy. On the other end of the fine dining spectrum is the upscale gastropub -- a more adventurous menu, more of a focus on craft cocktails, sure to offer offals and often (what a tongue twister!) in the middle of a trendy area. Here is Social Eating House. Smack dab in the middle of Soho. Loud. Trendy. Plates for sharing. Very sexy. Perfect for a date, perfect for a foodie. We got a reservarion very easily through Open Table on a busy Saturday night and never felt rushed. We started with pate in one of the jars and had a scallop appetizer. The menu changes so my comments on "what to get" are somewhat useless. Our entree was the venison --- if this is on the menu, certainly highly recommended, but it was the flavors and presentation that particularly impressed me. We turned down dessert in favor of heading upstairs to try cocktails in The Blind Pig. Don't miss it. James Atherton has an empire, but there's good reason for it. read more

The Social Eating House is the newest creation of chef Jason Atherton from the famed Pollen Street Social. Since opening just a few weeks ago on Poland Street, the Social Eating House has become the talk of the Soho restaurant scene. I went last night with 4 friends to see if it lives up to the hype. As we arrived an hour early to my 9:15pm reservation, I ventured upstairs to the buzzing cocktail bar on the upper floor which serves very inventive twists on cocktails. One of my friends had the Silver Screen 9 which was a Popcorn infused bourbon and coke drink served with a mini tub of popcorn attached to the glass! My cocktail was entitled are you a Mexican or Mexican't which was a nice play on a grapefruit flavoured margarita. As we had a very late reservation, I also treated myself to a pre-dinner snack---a delicious pork belly slider, tasty sliced marinate pork on a brioche. It's juicy, so be careful when eating! The only drawback to the cocktail lounge is the rather low ceilings; even with a mirrored ceiling, I would have felt a bit claustrophobic if I wasn't seated. After a few welcome drinks, it was time for the main event and we were escorted by the hostess downstairs. The whole vibe here is of a high-end scene-y speakeasy, but don't worry it actually works! For dinner I had one of the steak specials (all the specials were steak, including a £77 cote de boeuf for 2). I elected for a cheaper option, but for £18.50 the bavette came with a side of duck fat chips and a salad---which is reasonable value and cheaper than Burger & Lobster for instance. It was a bit unusual that the steak is served on a side slab where you can slice it to your liking and then eat on an oversized heated plate. The highlight though was probably the fillet of lamb's neck, which looked divine, but unfortunately my friend devoured it down without sharing! Dessert was epic, really dug, the honey and almond drenched sponge cake served with a very refreshing goat's curd ice-cream. 3 of my friends enjoyed their salted caramel ice-cream eclair, while the 4th had the boozy B52 brownie cum sundae. Social Eating House is a great addition to the West Soho dining scene. I will be back! read more

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The 5 menu sampler won me over, the noise level didn't. It was actually hard to even hear what the person across the table was saying. And even though one must expect more people and noise on a friday - it was to much. But if you dont mind this, then definetly go here. The second course in the sampler menu was an artichoke/truffle dish that blew me away. But even this great artichoke didnt leave me speachless like the sweet pea and chocolate dessert.It was so fantastic that I immidiately wanted to go home and try to make this myself - I wanted to relive the taste again and again. I will NOT be able to recreate it, but I'll have to try! The waiters were great, but seemed a bit confused. Maybe they were more that one person responsible for each table, and thats what screwed our order for beverages up two times during the evening. But never mind, they were still both pleasant and fun, and in my book thats more important than perfect waitering skills. read more

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Social Eating House is boringgggg. We may be jaded New Yorkers, but the food was very 2015 (mason jars with foie gras, bee pollen, edison bulbs, etc...) I am surprised how highly recommended this restaurant is. The waitstaff is attentive, but not very lively. The booking staff is another story... I made a reservation a month in advance via OpenTable. I accidentally cancelled the reservation and immediately picked up the phone to let them know that I still intended to come for my reserved time. Hostess pick up the phone 30 seconds later and informed me that my reservation was gone. This is a popular restaurant, but this is impossible. She eventually gave me a reservation but for a later time, and the table was right by the door. This lack of respect and hospitality radiates through the whole experience. TL;DR: Focus less on being hot and more on the food! FWIW, the bar upstairs is fun. read more

The Waggon Wheel dessert was my principal reason for visiting after a bad case of food envy that has festered for about a year. I was not disappointed though the format has become even more deconstructed. The flavours are beautiful and intense but balanced. Main was a well cooked cote de portc with asparagus and turnips. A generous serving though a side of broccoli was needed. I almost didn't have room for the Wagon Wheel but struggled through. Service excellent in a v cool location. Was in by myself and one of the hosts offered me one of JA's books to read whilst I waited for my food, which was thoughtful. Top notch. read more

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A low-ceiling, dark wood and reclaimed chairs filled den of men in suits and women in shift dresses. Great for a drink (reservation recommended) at the Blind Pig bar upstairs or a meal where you don't mind shouting over the noise. I'm sad they don't do 'radioactive' drinks anymore as a result of patrons stealing the illuminated ice cubes. We asked for the craziest cocktails on the menu and were brought one packaged in a juice box (seriously) with the straw and an aluminium soda can filled with small ice. Great cocktails! The waitress from the restaurant came to collect us from the bar upstairs when our table was promptly ready at 9pm. The brasserie style dining room was very noisy and fairly dark. A cross between casual and upmarket dining. Good for a night out with friends or colleagues when not talking business. Good for date nights. Jar to share - Truffle salami, crudités salad with almond & basil toast - tiny slivers of salame, with poignant beetroot and onion. Very fresh and a great way to start with the wines. Entrees - Smoked Black Angus tartare, radishes, horseradish, mustard leaf (absolutely delicious - small chunks of tartare with the meat perfectly balanced against the horseradish and mustard. I could have this over and over again) // Scottish scallop ceviché, fennel, purple broccoli, lemon & lime (a bit too much lemon for my liking and the scallop was drowning in the juices so it became a bit mushy) Mains - Slow cooked guinea fowl with foie gras and sweet roasted corn on mash (really delicious and juicy guinea fowl, served with cooked foie gras. The sweetness of the meat, foie gras and sweet corn became a bit overwhelming and sickly so I couldn't finish my dish. But the meat was so good.) // Kentish Saltmarsh lamb rump, confit neck, miso caramel, pale aubergine, mint yoghurt, coconut (the lamb just fell apart it was so tender. The mint yoghurt and coconut were lost on the dish but the meat was so good we didn't care). Dessert - Chocolate brownie, rum caramel, chocolate ice-cream, rum & raisin ice-cream, coffee foam (a really nice twist on a classic sundae with rum and raisin and coffee flavours a perfect way to finish off). Highly recommend the meats here, so delicious. read more

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Love a well crafted cocktail so obviously I fell in love with this place immediately. The two floor eatery reminds me of Stanton Social back in NYC. Upstairs, a full bar and seating area and downstairs a restaurant. Unfortunately we had no reservations on Friday night meaning that we waited for about an hour. The wait wasn't so awful considering the delicious drinks we were throwing back upstairs. The place is a cute spot, warmly lit, serving some amazing food. That night we decided on the Scottish scallop ceviché and Umbrian black truffle salami both amazing choices. The salami with hint of truffle was absolutely amazing. The porc entree was absolutely tender, juicy and very well prepared. This place definitely a date hotspot, girls night out or should I say hens night out. Definitely worth a visit even just for the craft cocktails. read more

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Simply amazing. While I did experience a bit of confusion on arrival (they misunderstood my desire to sit at the ground floor bar), all was remedied with their outstanding service and stellar food. It's easy to see why this place is on every 'Best of' list. The plates are carefully crafted and cooked to perfection. The drinks and desserts are right up there too. I'd recommend the Apple-a-Day cocktail and one of their aged steaks. They really hit the spot and made for a very satisfied evening. If you have room, also be sure to try the peanut butter parfeit. It was heavenly. read more

The sample course menu was the best meal I've had in London. Every course was excellent. We also had a vegetarian with us and the chef created a tasting menu for her as well that left the carnivores jealous. The service was also outstanding, our waiter was a very happy Argentine that was enthusiastic and friendly. Quite a change from the typical cold polite service one receives. read more

Social Eating House - Best dish of the meal! - British Near Me - London, XGL

I LOVED the Social Eating House! We arrived on a cold and windy night into a curtained doorway and were promptly greeted. Our reservation had originally been made for the chef's table down in the basement. The opportunity to witness the kitchen compiling their culinary creations was appealing but we wanted to enjoy the vibe in the main restaurant. So, we chose to wait until a table came ready. We went to the top floor and enjoyed some cocktails in the Blind Pig. Between the basement, main restaurant and bar the place has a number of different influences going on with it's decor. Part upscale speakeasy, part New York warehouse with a smattering of Art Deco and 80s Urban. The Blind Pig is dark and intimate, dark wood panelling and a vintage, mirrored ceiling, which I thought a beautiful touch. I had a Cuba Pudding Jr - rum-based cocktail of course! It was DE-LIC-IOUS and a slightly more wallet-friendly price of £9. That's cheaper than alot of the other speakeasy bars out there. So, I had a second. The waiting staff kept an eye on us, let us know our table was available and brought our drinks down for us. The walls in the stairwell looked like it had been rag-roll painted in shades of grey and had a couple of funky neon signs. The main restaurant is all exposed brickwork and tables that looked like old pieces of parquet flooring - another beautiful touch. For starters we had the Smoked Salmon which was just seared around the edges, moist, light, delicate and tender. For main I had the South Coast Hake, again wonderfully prepared and delicious, served with curried cauliflower and potatoes that was blended so smooth it was like a puree and complimented the fish well. All washed down with the Saint-Joseph Domaine, wonderful red that was clean, light but still had depth. Our service was relaxed but attentive and there was something about the waiting staff that was very hip. Our waitress had the most soft curly/fuzzy hair that was very 80s New Romantic. She kept making me think of Meryl Streep in The French Lieutenant's Woman. Our waiter seemed positively beatific! One final point, the ladies toilets were stunningly decorated in polished jade green tiles with Art Deco light fittings. Social Eating House is a fantastic experience and will be on my wishlist to visit again. read more

Social Eating House - British Near Me - London, XGL

This place was slightly disappointing but it may have just been a tasting mistake. I got the zucchini dish and my boyfriend got the lamb dish. Both came in a brown type sauce that we found to be extremely salty. However with a drink in my hand, I really enjoyed the food and vibe. If you go back, I would recommend to only stick to wine (proportionally better for the price) and ask for a description of the sauces. They were very nice to us considering we were only young adults. read more

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Wow! Wow!WOW! Yeah-- I kinda liked it! Came in with no reservations, with a girlfriend. We sat at the bar. It was a busy Monday night, but we were looked after perfectly. They were so accommodating. We asked to share the tasting menu (I know, total annoying chic move). After a short discussion, they allowed us to share. We each had the wine pairing. It was absolute perfection. The thinly sliced scallops were so delicious. Our favorite was definitely the foie gras. Oh my stars! The wine selections were made with obvious thought and care. Each sip balanced the course beautifully. We enjoyed our evening here. Can't wait to return! read more

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Absolutely excellent spot by one of my favourite British chefs James Atherton. Full disclosure I only had drinks here at the upstairs bar (where half is reserve red for no reservations) and that's the 5 star review as I can't comment on the food, but the decor, lighting, art, music and exceptional attention to every detail really impressed me. Definitely book ahead no matter what. Oh, and the drinks. It may have one of the most creative and unique cocktail list I have ever seen, with drinks served in pill bottles, soda cans, clay pots. A wonderful experience. The Rye n' Air cocktail was my personal favourite. Can't wait to eat here. read more

Social Eating House - Rye n' Air - British Near Me - London, XGL

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This is a review of the early dinner menu, served from 6-7pm Mon-Sat. You're supposed to inform them that you want this menu when you book your reservation. Overall enjoyed the meal. I really like the decor and ambience of this place- low lighting, wood paneled walls, fitting of a restaurant called the Social Eating House. The early dinner menu was 30 pounds for a 2 course meal, including a nice cocktail, so appreciated having a really nice value option. After having the duck rilllette off the a la carte menu, it's possible that the standard menu might be worth the splurge, but I didn't otherwise order off of it so can't say for sure. Went with a friend. We ordered: Duck leg rillette (the only item off the a la carte menu)- excellent St. Austell Bay mussels- okay Macaroni and cheese- good Cod cheeks with olive oil yogurt- good Peach & Jasmine macroon with blood peach sorbet- okay except sorbet was excellent Duck leg rillette - easily my favorite item of the meal, making me wonder whether the items on the standard a la carte menu are overall tastier than the early dinner menu, but for the price, the early dinner menu was definitely a good value, so we went that direction. Such good flavors, an amazing mango sauce to complement the duck, and the pairing with the crisps was truly excellent. Would definitely recommend this one. St. Austell mussels- For some reason, these were a bit fishy and some were very soft, not really in a good way. I'm not sure what was going on, but this wasn't really my favorite. The cream sauce the mussels were in was quite nice, though. Macaroni and cheese- My friend got this and said she really enjoyed it. Adult mac and cheese. :) Cod cheeks with olive oil yogurt- This was overall well-executed, cooked well, and the olive oil yogurt was a really nice complement to the fish. I think nicer than butter sauces that often accompany fish. Peach & Jasmine macaroon with blood peach sorbet- Friend got this. She wasn't really a fan of the macaroon and I wasn't either, but I'm not really a macaroon person. If you like macaroons, you might still enjoy this. The peach sorbet was really delicious though and probably the best part of the dish. read more

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Truly, madly, deeply in love with this place and so far all of the restaurants in Jason Atherton's group. This place proves that British food can be fun, creative, flavorful and a power player in cuisines of the world. Had all local and it was all good! I especially enjoyed my tequila cocktail (forgot the name) which had a bit of smokiness to it like it was on the grill! Never tried Hake and I loved it! I was so full and kept eating because I didn't want it to end! Kudos to having a full vegetarian menu. We didn't have a great table and we were the last seating of the night so it was a bit rushed but nothing can top the quality and perfection of that food. I wanted to take my sister somewhere nice and quite frankly, I was the one that was impressed. I've never been to such a fresh and young Michelin rated establishment. Usually, it's stuffy but the vibe here is awesome and the people that work there really seem to like their job which makes all the difference in the world! I would recommend this place to anyone that's looking for a lounge scene but needs a great meal. read more

Been to almost all of Jason Atherton's places in the city and this is another winner. Lunch on Wednesday wasn't too busy and mostly business lunch crowd. We had the scallops ceviche appetiser which my wife loved but I found there to be too much of the ceviche marinade on the plate overpowering the scallop. Needed an edit or a stronger fish. The lamb however was amazing. Had a number of takes on this lately but this is the winner by a mile. Rump was perfectly cooked and tender and the confit neck had loads of flavour. The sauce was amazing and the mint yogurt added a nice accent. Would come back just for this dish. My wife had the cod which was perfectly cooked although she thought the tempura? flakes didn't add anything while I really liked the texture contrast to the soft fish and purée. We skipped dessert. I'd rate this one over Little Social and just behind Pollen Street which has better atmosphere. read more

Social Eating House - Lamb rump with confit neck - British Near Me - London, XGL

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After searching for Michelin starred restaurants in UK, I have decided to put my money in the Social eating house. Well, the truth is that I've only been to the upstairs bar so far since that's what my budget can afford ( or not :p) We arrived around 7pm, there was no line up but was instructed by the door man that we have to wait for around 20 mins since it's full inside. We waited for about 30-40 mins in the end but the doorman was very nice with updates and apologizes so the wait was pleasant. The decor of the place is very nice outside and inside, when we reached upstairs, the host greeted as promptly letting us know that we can wait by the bar until a seat opens up. We were served with water right away at the bar, which is rare and nice feeling. Before we can order, the wait staff has found us a seat in the nice couch area. All the cocktail options are very interesting, I would like to try every single one eventually. the snack food options look good too. We ended up ordering 4 cocktails and 1 hummus plate. All very good. the bill came up to around £60. The decort was nice, the service was nice, the food and drink are good. they didn't over pack the place. Yes it was pricey for just drinks but I'm already determined to come back for a few more times! =) read more

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I have mixed feelings about this spot, but their Italian sommelier made this a four instead of three star review. From the moment we walked in, he took great care of us by taking our bags and seating us at our table. Throughout our meal he checked in on us and impressed us with his wine recommendations and knowledge of the all the diff regions and grapes. While the broccoli appetizer was a bit embarrassing (it was soggy and looked the bad kind of home made), my vegan aubergine miso main course was phenomenal. Thank you for making a vegan entree that isn't boring and lame. Now, was tempted to give three stars because aside from our som, the wait staff was highly underwhelming. I didn't even know who our real waiter or waitress was. They came infrequently with the same average level of service. I mentioned this to a coworker and they said they also had the same experience when they went. Def room for improvement! read more

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We have really enjoyed touring a couple Michelin restaurants in London. The ones we've visited at home are very formal and stuffy. So walking into Social Eating House with its lively, casual ambiance was really exciting. The food is absolutely second to none. We both did the tasting menu, and it was fabulous. The crab salad is delicious and the lamb was exquisite. I am not typically a foi gras fan, but found it to be exceptional here. As was the cod...superb all around. I also did the wine pairing. The first and last wines missed the mark for me. Both of them accentuated a bitterness in the food, and that wasn't my personal preference. I prefer wine that neutralizes/matches the food. The service generally was very friendly. However, two things went awry for me. My husband ordered a second drink and never got it. That was just unacceptable to me, especially since he wasn't offered a second drink until almost the end of our meal. Secondly, we also had empty water glasses for the majority of our meal. Typically, these wouldn't be the end of the world for me (especially adjusting for differences in service by country) but at a highly acclaimed restaurant, I found these service issues to be frustrating. All that said, the food is phenomenal. Definitely try it! read more

My boyfriend surprised me for my birthday with a seat at the chef's counter! Originally he had planned to take me to the sister restaurant Pollen Street Social which was closed that night due to a private event. We were both glad it was as the Chef's counter at Social Eating House did not disappoint in any shape or form!! Upon arrival to the super busy restaurant - we were led downstairs to find a curtain in front of us blocking the way and an "Employees Only" neon sign. We were led inside to find ourselves in the kitchen at the chef's counter! Amazing setup. It was so utterly thrilling and amazing to be downstairs behind the scenes watching as the cooks scurried and the chef yelled out tickets, reprimanding and critiquing his little minions and service runners alike. So much organized madness and chaos. Reminded me of my days in the back of the house making pastries, very nostalgic. But also made me thankful that I am no longer in that mix of madness stress and chaos. Still a die hard foodie though.....that will NEVER change. The Chef Patron and Head Chef were not in that night. James Brown (Senior Sous Chef) was leading the brigade. The whole experience was top notch all the way. I will add also - the wine pairing had some very interesting twists - We went with the full chef's counter tasting menu and premium wine pairing. - Scallops. Cauliflower, walnuts, lovage. Pairing: 2007 Riesling. Scallops were served more ceviche style - great acidity and worked well with the walnuts. - Artichoke. Langres, autumn truffles, Iberico. Pairing: 2008 Pommard. One of the favorite dishes of the night. VERY generous truffle shavings. Every individual component of this dish was amazing - and they all worked perfectly together. - Foie Gras. Autumn vegetables, ginger, dashi. Pairing: Brannland Iscider. My boyfriend claims this is the best Foie Gras he has ever had (and he has had a lot!). It had an asian flair to it - the broth/soup was amazing. Very clever pairing with an Ice Cider - perfect balance. - Halibut / Jon Dory. Chervil root, chanterelles, truffle. 2013 Blanc Fume De Pouilly. Sadly only one piece of the haibut left, my partner in crime had to do the Jon Dory which was no where near as good. - Venison. Faro, golden raisins, carrot: 1997 Robert Mondavi Cab Sav. Perfectly cooked - Sorrel. Grapefuit, mint. Neither or us enjoyed this much. Tasted like plants. - Milk tart. Ginger wine, fromage frais. Served with an amazing Shizuku Yambuki Plum wine / Saki. Such a change from a Sauternes!! Very nice. The tart was moreish!! - Petit Fours. Came in a very clever old school tin. These were delish. Service was excellent - only slip up was one of the servers (not our usual one for the night) rolled up and left the petit fours without explaining what each of them were. The pastry chef saw this mistake and personally came over to explain them. Excellent!! To finish the night they gave me a delicious chocolate cake in a box for my birthday!! We also asked the chef to sign and date the menu as an awesome keep sake which they were happy to do!! To top it off the Pound to Dollar exchange rate had taken a swing the days before making this a very well priced gastronomic extravaganza! read more

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What a great find! A business partner invited me for dinner while I was in town and suggested this place and i sure am glad he did! Started out with cocktails on the 1st floor where I was engaged in a great conversation with the barman who was prepping for a competition he was about to enter. Went downstairs for some lunch (see photos) which was incredible - I highly recommend the duck ham started. Ended up re-visiting the cocktail bar later that evening with some other friends where we were wow's with some rather extravagant and entertaining (but perfectly mixed) cocktails. Well priced, great service and fantastic ambience. read more

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