What a wonderful place we found while in London! We came…read morefor tea and sweets yesterday and loved the service and food so much we decided to come back for dinner! Amazing food and ambiance ! Our server Marcus was outstanding !! Very nice place!

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. My family is visiting London from Phoenix, AZ, we were…read moredirected to St Katharine's Docks for multiple food options by our hotel concierge. Côte sat our group of 8 at an outdoor table and we received our drinks very quickly. I really wanted something local so I ordered the Breton fish stew and was so happy with how it came out, we all shared bites with each other so we got a taste of everything - I have to say my choice was my favorite but the beef cheek and duck were also excellent in flavor and tenderness. We found out they do breakfast and will be back to try that menu too!

Really looking forward to dining here, especially after a weekend of fly fishing for salmon and…read moredeer stalking in the Scottish Highlands. Time in London was limited, and this was expected to be a treat. It did not disappoint! The decor is hunting and game themed, with different trophies displayed on the walls, and the lamps and seating - in fact, the whole vibe - feels like the 1700s or early 1800s. Upon being handed a menu, I asked the waiter, "Does the menu change every week?" "Every day, sir!" he replied. Pheasants, grouse, pigeons, rabbits, and other game were hanging in the traditional manner to tenderize, reminding me of village butcher shops from my boyhood. Candles were lit and centuries-old etching depicting various scenes of the chase adorned the walls. My two grown children and I ordered venison kofta, cod cheeks, and truffle artichoke toast to start, with the mains being muntjac deer leg (X2) and Yorkshire grouse with game jus, along with sides. Absolutely delicious! A lot of meat on the deer leg, so I had to help my daughter finish hers. The dishes were refined but not over-complicated - again, something I'd expect to eat at the Duke of Wellington's table after Waterloo. However, we really were spoilt for choice: partridge, rabbit pie, and the signature jugged hare also appealed. Maybe next time! Great drink selection with plenty of wine pairing options, and a nice glass of port to finish off. If you are an American outdoorsman reading this, then you absolutely MUST come here! This place is unmissable for any field and stream enthusiast! Not to mention a splendid advert for oft-maligned British cuisine. A memorable, wonderful gem of a place.

In London over the Christmas holiday and took our brother-in-law's advice to try a British staple,…read moreThe Jugged Hare. They are located just outside downtown London and near the financial district. After a long underground ride, we arrived at a classic looking British pub. We were seated downstairs in a very busy dining hall that looked like a proper hunting lodge kitchen. For Christmas eve, the place was packed with large groups celebrating the holidays. We ordered the sea snails with garlic / butter and sourdough, and deer tartar with game chips, mustard, bone marrow and toast. These were good and had a very rustic flare. For dinner, I ordered the red legged partridge, spelt, njuda and kale. The partridge was tough and not much flavor. The spelt and njuda was fantastic and a real flavor bomb. My first spelt encounter but definitely not the last. The kale was fine. The meal was solid but nothing to write home about. The atmosphere and setting was good along with the service. I'm glad we tried a standard English pub but not impressed by the food. Regardless of the meal, it was still a great family memory.

I bought a Groupon for afternoon tea here, as it was close to the hotel where I stayed…read more The things I remember about this tea service were that the food we received was plentiful and delicious (finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and desserts). This is no Harrods tea service but it was very nice nonetheless. The tea itself was excellent quality, so much so that I wanted to find a box of it for myself to take back with me. The views are pretty stunning if you are lucky enough to sit near a window, which I did. The restaurant had a few other patrons nearby having afternoon tea as well, and was pretty quiet. It was a nice relaxing meal. The service itself was very good, and I would recommend getting the deal and coming here if you have the opportunity.

This applies to Vicinity, one of the restaurants at this hotel…read more Great view and location but food was average and service poor. Waiter brought two drinks swiftly but not water that we'd requested at the same time. That didn't happen till after our meals arrived and I went to the bar. The bangers and mash didn't include the mushy peas, but the waiter insisted upon taking away the entire dish instead of just bring the peas on the side, as I'd tried to insist upon. When he returned with the new plate, after 10 minutes, I had no cutlery and had to go fetch my own.

Food was decent . Kind of bland. Not as good as the NYC…read morelocation Service was painfully slow and it's a shame. Great location inside the Ned hotel with live music but it can be annoying bc you can't ever have a quiet dinner. So you will love it or hate based on that. Food and service need to be a touch more elevated.

Had 8PM reservations at Cecconi's last night. Restaurant was pretty empty, asked to sit in a corner…read morebooth and the hostess said there was a party of three reserving that spot but no one ever came the entire night we were there (we left around closing). Took them a while to come to our table to take our drinks orders. When they did come we ordered espresso martini and a vodka martini. Definitely regretted the espresso intake last night, heart was racing. Two is more than enough. The espresso martini was sooo good we ended up ordering seven of them. The vodka martini was very different compared to what we are used to; not bad but didn't order again. For our starters we ordered the San Daniele, Gnocco Fritto, Focaccia bread w/ olive oil, Buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil pizzette, and the Beef Carpaccio. The focaccia bread tasted a bit stale so we ended up telling the waitress and she was kind enough to take it off the bill. The beef carpaccio was good but needed some more dressing, and tasted a bit plain. The pizza was very very tasty. The sauce and mozzarella on top were delicious. But the SAN DANIELE WAS TO DIE FOR. My boyfriend and I were so obsessed we were going to go again for dinner to just order that. It was fried dough almost like zeppolis with thinly sliced prosciutto. SOOOO GOOD!! For our meals we got the Veal Milanese and the Cacio e Pepe. Both tasted amazing. The veal could have been a little thinner and needed salt but when we squeezed extra lemon it tasted good. I asked for the cacio e pepe with less black pepper and they listened. Cooked to perfection and tasted sooo good. The pasta was al dente just how I like it. For dessert we got the Profiteroles, amarena ice cream. Looked so good on Instagram pictures but when we tried it, it wasn't for us. The ice cream in the middle tasted icy and the profiterole itself was hard. They came to the table and poured hot chocolate sauce all over, very nice but still didn't help with taste. They were kind enough to also take that off the bill since we both only took one bite. If we are ever in London again we would definitely love to come back. Romantic vibes with dimmed lighting and live band. Loved it!

This place had mixed reviews. Some food and some service complaints I read, but decided to go…read moreanyway. Food was good , but service was very special. This is a very popular place and very tight reservation times. My wife made an 8pm reservation we showed at 730 ready to go. Only to find the reservation was made for 1800 , not 8pm. Not great, and certainly our mistake. We explained and were sent up with hope we could find resolution. We get up there and Naomi could not have been kinder or more helpful. She worked it all out. Her level of service in that situation was amazing. Food was very good too. Very cool place, you should go.if American, check times carefully. Thanks again NAOMI!

Go for the view, not the service…read more We went on a weekday evening at around sunset. I would not recommend turning up too early as the view is all there is & you'll have that all evening. Lots of tourist shuffling around, not much atmosphere. Food was nice enough but small portions and definitely everything is seriously overpriced. Service is rushed, unfriendly and offhand ...we were not made to feel particularly welcome; more like units to be got in-and-out as far as possible with most cash extracted. I understand this is the business but at least try and disguise that more. The brasserie relies on it location & doesn't feel it needs to do much else.

This is an interesting place. The location it's within is iconic - the Royal Exchange, located slap…read morebang in the middle of the City of London, London's financial capital. A beautiful, historic building with high ceilings and an awe inspiring open space. The cafe is located in the middle of the building but also on the second levels around the room. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Today I just grabbed a coffee and had a meeting. The place was busy, I couldn't even get a table SO had to sit at the bar. It was a good coffee but definitely pricey. I wouldn't say that it's somewhere I would instantly return to but it was pleasant and the staff were friendly and attentive.

Had a decent lunch here in a lovely building. Waiter and waitress were attentive helpful…read more We enjoyed the Haddock & Chips with mushy peas. Very pleased they had the default Sarson's Malt Vinegar. Burger was cooked medium and the added bacon & cheese was tasty. All in all an enjoyable lunch for a reasonable price, especially considering the location

A good place for team dinners and large gatherings! Their pre fix set menu included a great variety…read morealthough quite pricey for the amount you get. COST $75 USD/ £55 SERVICE Excellent service, seated immediately FOOD Their pasta was mediocre, but their salmon and steak was delicious! We had a large party so there was a piece of salmon for each person. When it came to the steak, it was the most tender and perfectly salted, but everyone could only get 1-2 pieces for there to be enough for everyone. DESSERT The vanilla cream puff was refreshing and we each got our own tiramisu square. I really enjoyed the cheesecake as well (which was also shared). DRINKS Their hot cocoa was decent, nice to have it with your dessert. OVERALL Enjoyed my time here but don't think the $75 price tag was worth it given how little salmon and steak as the main entree you were given. It was also weird to me that we were given 1 slice of cheesecake for like 4-6 people when they should've just cut them into smaller cubes and individually served everyone. Everyone was breaking this one slide with their own spoon which didn't feel classy at all.

Another great meal at LONDON Kii love the brand, love the food. The same truffle whipped butter is…read morethe best. Please come here if you're in London.

Classic service and attention with delicious seafood options. I had a parmesan encrusted halibut…read morethat was filling and so good. Others at our table enjoyed the brown butter and capers dover sole. No one was disappointed with the mains and the sides. Our starters and desserts offered bookends to a scrumptious journey. Oh, and the view is great, too.

Incredible restaurant for seafood! This was my first time here and I was so amazed by the great…read moreservice and fresh seafood! Oysters and shellfish are must have! They are divine and delicious. Every dish was a joy. The atmosphere was elegant and comfortable. Can't wait to come back again for another meal.

Well, a full day at the Maritime Museum in Greenwich and a ride to Bank station on the DLR, I had…read moreto find a restroom! This very nice upscale establishment was near by. My sweetie went ordered two Vs and Ts while I made a much needed visit. Back up at the bar, the vodka tonics were a refreshing treat. It was quiet because it was during commute times. It was a pleasant respite and the bartenders were very kind and attentive.

Recently our team of 25 chose to enjoy dinner at One Lombard Street…read more Upon entry, the restaurant is elegant, open seating, high ceilings, with a bustling and busy atmosphere. When you eat here you know you're in the heart of the London financial district as the ambience and high brow feel vibrates inside the restaurant. In other words, it feels expensive and it's loud, obnoxiously so. This is not a quiet hidden gem but is a victim of its own open floor plan and music choice some manager deems. The service and food: When you find yourself at such a hip yet sophisticated place, you're right to set your expectations high. Sadly you're about to encounter the first preventable issue - the service. Our waiter was a busy and quick talking man who moved briskly darting here and there reminding me of the player in "whack-a-mole". Like the game, he reacted but rarely caught a pattern on how to best succeed at his job. For instance, we have multiple tables. The first couple received water, wine, and cocktails yet our table was ignored for twenty thirsty minutes. When I say ignored, I mean he knew he was missing us he just decided to focus what limited time on what he could control, and who would disagree if been in his shoes? This is one of the fundamental reasons we will not return as a team. The service was poor and underwhelming. The food did not help. It was small portions, complicated, aiming for a higher experience only to be missing the basic elements of what most would define as good. It was bland. I was "issued" a beet salad, even though I said I did not care for beets. The chef seems to think I would convert upon tasting. He is mistaken as were everyone who ate his beets in my group. Main course was a small chicken breast and potatoes. (Side note: my friend had the same dish only his potatoes were boiled and mine mashed, no one could explain why we had different dining experiences yet ordered the same item). The chicken skin was rubbery, an avoidable failure easily remedied with a salamander in the kitchen. One of the yanks at our table pointed out he had better rotisserie chicken at Costco - ouch. The cocktails and wine selection were the shining stars of the night. Sadly our waiter moved bottles of wine around so much we often found ourselves thirsty and frustrated, and dodging droplets of red wine has he carelessly dripped near our jackets and slacks. Overall I'd recommend you try One Lombard Street. Why? Simply because a restaurant should not be judged by one groups experience. I suggest you enjoy the good wine, make great memories and leave the restaurant with your own opinions and observations. Will I go again? Yes, simply because everyone deserves a second chance. Will I go a third if Groundhog Day repeats itself, no.

Why I'll go back: it's a fun vibe with great cocktails You…read moreHAVE to order: can only speak to the drinks, but getting something with "smoke" always adds a little more excitement Tony's Tip: absolutely make a reservation. While we were waiting to "meet the Mayor" we saw three groups try to walk up and be told it would be at least two hours. Even if it's becoming more mainstream, I still love the idea of speakeasies, and the little song and dance to get in to "see" The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town was a fun twist. It's an interesting spot because the primary bar is nothing to look at really, though for us Americans who grew up in the 80's the name ("The Breakfast Club") obviously sucks you in. But to get into Scaredy Cat Town, you definitely should make an online reservation. They're not hard to lock down, but we tried to get something on Thursday for Saturday and they only had bar seats left. Totally fine for just the two of us. When you walk in, you just tell them you're there to see the Mayor and within a few minutes, you are whisked through the door of an oddly placed refrigerator (yes, I've blown the surprise, but the "scaredy" cat is out of the bag by now anyway). The place is pretty much a dive, with an overabundance of random knick-knacks, signs, and what-not. Funky, funny, eclectic - you get it. But don't let that mislead your impression - it's a serious cocktail bar. They've got a wide range of original concoctions to choose from, and both the presentation and tastiness of our selections were excellent. The bartenders are friendly, and the music that night was essentially a playlist of one- and two-hit wonders from the 80's (again, right in our wheelhouse!). Totally fun, and a great way to start off our night! I wholeheartedly recommend that you schedule a meeting with the Mayor soon!

A speakeasy so secret, even the people working across the street didn't know it was there. I won't…read morespoil any secrets on how to get in... but it was definitely one of the main highlights of our week-long stay in London! The staff were incredibly friendly, the drinks were AMAZING and so creative (one of my drinks came in a tiny coffee pot), and the atmosphere was very fun.