Nothing much has changed, Browns is a true institution and long may it continue ... BUT ... they've got a bit mean. I was tempted by the smoked haddock fishcakes which are listed to be served with a heirloom tomato salad and caper berries. The fishcakes were tiny, the salad more of a garnish and included a grand total of two caper berries - not quite enough for a special mention on the menu me thinks. I quickly ordered some fries to have with this snack portion which were served promptly, so all is forgiven... ... including the additional £1.95 charge for a tiny pot of bearnaise sauce to go with the £20+ steak my friend ordered. Listed on menu as 'Served with lightly dressed baby watercress & fries' the lack of dressing on the cress was a bit of an issue, our server brought along some olive oil with my extra chips. The extra charge for sauce is not listed - I checked, the menu is available online. I will probably keep coming back for more and hope this was a one-off disappointment - saved by the friendliness and professionalism of our lovely server. read more

Wandering London can be hungry work and as the heat increased this particular summer's day my friend and I were drawn to Browns Mayfair. It just seemed welcoming with its large window and wood accented entrance. Once inside we were promptly seated in a large semi-circle booth of sorts. It was a cross between a booth and a high table - it was almost comfortable but my short legs couldn't quite find anywhere comfortable to rest leaving my legs to dangle. Regardless the architecture was enchanting. It has large skylights flooding the interior with natural light. The wood railings up to the upper level had intricate detail as did the walls and ceilings. The tiled floor was a fantastic touch and the wrap around bar was a delightful look. I found myself looking around wondering what the building once was used for. At first our server was very hesitant with us. I think part of it was that I ordered a lunch item when they were still serving breakfast. I was a bit confused because the menu didn't indicate that particular section was unavailable as the breakfast and lunch shared the same menu. Breakfast is a tough meal for me due to my egg intolerance limiting my selection. My friend cheerily ordered the English breakfast while I opted for avocado toast with salmon. I find avocado toast to be a stranger menu item but it was very delicious. The feta cheese blocks were a bit overly pungent while the salmon was divinely delicious. I ended up eating one of my friend's sausages and was terribly impressed how utterly delicious it was! The casing wasn't too thick or thin, the texture was meaty and thick, and it was an explosion of flavor. I felt spoiled! The whole experience was memorable and delicious. By the time we left our server warmed to us and cheerily chatted with us. It was a great experience! read more

Had a haircut nearby (The Forum) and chose this place for being reliable fare when meeting a friend Had the fish and chips after the earlier fail in Arundel, cheese to follow ...nice and we washed down that with a chilled Fleurie (OK but not outstanding). The service was excellent - a Polish lady - she really looked after us Thought it was all a little pricey but have been many times to Browns around London and they are nothing if not reliable - so good, no surprises...plus you don't get harassed to leave, you can take your time, nothing worse Good place to go read more

Afternoon tea was a great experience. It was 25 pounds for several savory sandwiches, champagne, several slices of sweet puddings and cakes, a couple of scones cakes, and a kettle of tea. All were very fresh and delicious, and the pastries and scones were were still warm from the oven which added a very nice touch. The atmosphere is very Victorian and beautiful with grand chandeliers and mood lighting. Will definitely be back! read more

Great building but slightly overcrowded. I was attending a business dinner: The appetizers were really very good (warm Camembert cheese with toast points, meatballs, mushrooms on toast, scallops). The main that I had -Guinness shepherds pie with French fried potatoes was over cooked and dry. The service was slow. Probably a bit overpriced as well. read more

Simply marvellous, A friend was having his birthday dinner there and the place was able to seat us and then the night began uphill I say. I'm a wheelchair user so I phoned to ask whether it was wheelchair accessible, got to the restaurant to find two steps but they were minor ones if I was using an electric wheelchair it would have not been possible without a ramp. Putting that aside I for my seat at the table we had a waiter who was on his second day there this was not noticeable until he mentioned it. The food was fantastic the ambiance was bright and I would like to return to this place to eat. read more

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Great place to enjoy a pint and a meall. Looks of business lunches going on. Quiet enough to be able to hear/have a conversation. Staff was very friendly and was easy to walk in and get a seat at the bar at 2 on a Friday. read more

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Came in here for breakfast on Sunday. Fairly quiet, a few customers and one waiter. I quite liked the booth seating and the ceiling is beautiful. We ordered two traditional breakfasts with poached eggs, along with eggs benedict. Unfortunately, all 6 eggs were completely overcooked! No runny orange egg yolk, just a solid yellow mass. The ultimate disappointment! We asked for scrambled eggs to replace the eggs, and they happily obliged. They were not good.. A bit over salted, under stirred and sat in water. That being said, it's not all bad. The bacon was cooked well and it is evident some of the ingredients are of a higher quality. Just need to work on cooking it right! read more

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I think this is by far one of my favorite restaurants in 2012. The food: AMAZING!!! Highly recommend their Steak and Mushroom pie (see photo). The pie is just thin enough to get that buttery taste and the cruchness, but not too much to feel that's all you are getting of the pie; the sauce is rich and creamy; the steak is so tender and soft that they almost melt in your mouth... I think it's one of The Best I have ever had, it is certainly to die for. All the other food are very good quality too (i.e. the Tuna starter - who says you can't get fresh sea food in London?) The atmosphere: I have been here during lunch as well as dinner, both occasions it was busy but not TOO busy allowing you to fully enjoy the atmosphere and the food. The decoration of the restaurant gives a clean nice vintage feel, mixing it with the traditional British cuisine. Price: considering it is in the middle of Mayfair and the quality of the restaurant, the price is very reasonable! The main courses are in average £10-15. If you order a main and a drink only, you can easily walk out with just paying £15 (say you order the pie and a soft drink) The staff are young and trendy (and incidentally good looking!) but also friendly and attentive. Try this place guys! Thumb up! read more

Browns Mayfair - Must-try dish - British Near Me - London, XGL

Was pleasantly surprised by this Mayfair establishment -one I had walked pasted for years. But when someone took me there for lunch I had no choice but to go in. And I had a very enjoyable meal! There is a very relaxed atmosphere in this West End French bistro. A tempting menu where I chose the fish of the day with roast veggies which was absolutely delicious. I was trying to be healthy and I have to say it was so good I felt guilty for feeling I hadn't denied myself enough it was that satisfying. Friends with me also had equally good meals and everyone at the table was happy with their orders. The service was friendly and well done. Overall just a very nice meal out. read more

I had never been to the Brown's chain restaurants before a work holiday party. I was very impressed with the level of service and food quality throughout the entire afternoon. We had a private area of the restaurant for the luncheon, and then later, we had a back room for more drinks. Had the butternut squash soup, the beef wellington, and the creme brûlée for dessert. It was one of the best beef wellington dishes that I've had in London, or rather, England. Drinks are a tad expensive, but for Mayfair, I'm not surprised. Would come here for afternoon drinks or a huge luncheon. read more

What a gem. We walked around for a bite and a drink and didn't want to spend $100 for an appetizer, and we stumbled onto this. Our server Jurgen gave us a great Cabernet to complement our meal. Food was great Jurgen was great. We'll be back. read more

I've been coming here for the last 15 years and unfortunately the service and quality has been steadily going down hill. It's okay, the food is hit or miss. Got Steak Pie twice this last trip and both times only had one small chunk of meat in it. Flatbread pizza was really dry. It feels like they're just going through the motions and knocking out dishes since they're so busy. The service is pretty hit or miss. It's a good place to go and get some drinks or a quick bit before the theater. In the area, it's one of your best options, but that's because there's a lot of bad ones, chains, etc. Have been to other Brown's in England and they've been much better. read more

As a visitor from the states, I was very pleased with my meal. I got the crab and prawn linguini and my boyfriend got the fish pie, both excellent. The cocktails are also delicious and freshly garnished. read more

Browns Mayfair - Avocado and crab stack starter - British Near Me - London, XGL

The food and drinks are quite dece. The music in the restaurant is fabulous. The service is very good. read more

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Having walked past this bar/restaurant a few hundred times, I finally decided to bite the bullet and have lunch in there. And I'm very glad I did. I expected it to be a little too much on the upper side of class for me, but I didn't get that feeling at all. Although I barely filter out any accent besides the proper queen's English, I really felt comfortable here. The service was fantastic, because considering it was completely full, they still managed to serve us almost immediately after sitting down. The waiter was unbelievably patient at our customisation of various meals on the menu, and service with a smile is an understatement. And to top it all off, the food really was top notch. read more

Really poor experience at Browns last weekend. We have been coming here regularly on visits to London, but this time was really disappointing. The interior is getting scruffy, rips in seat coverings. The service was the major problem. Food took ages and our server just ignored our table for a long long time. Even after complaining the service did not improve. Ironically the server was right there when it was time to pay the bill! read more

This is absolutely the worst dining experience I have had in London. We stood at the door for 10 mins waiting for a host or hostess to welcome us. We had a reservation. The place was NOT busy at all. A waiter finally seated us and attempted to seat us in the corner seat all the way in the back of the restaurant where there was no music playing and zero atmosphere. It then took another 15 mins before anyone check on us. We finally went to another waiter and asked to be moved. The food was average at best. I HIGHLY recommend NEVER to set foot in this poor excuse for a restaurant. read more

The fish and chips didn't quite live up to the other reviews, and the quality of service was subpar even for London. This review gets a generous 3-star. There are much better restaurants for price. read more

Always have a great time here. Decor is classy, service is spot on and the food.. well, I've rarely had better. Suggestion: try one of their many cocktails with your meal instead of wine/champagne. They really are delish! read more

What a great place for lunch - fish pie, goat cheese and microgreens and a great malbec for lunch. Place smelled great and had excellent service. Not too crowded and what a menu - how many favorites can you find and its a chain - located nearby everything. read more

Great service and drinks. Arthur was awesome! Best spot that we have been to in London so far.

Good buzzy restaurant/bar, quite extensive menu, good standard. You can book tables just for drinks in advance.

Great place for a pint and friends. Service was excellent, atmosphere was calm and clean. Beautiful use of the building.

Despite being a chain, Browns offers very good food. Try the Browns burger or the fish pie. The food is English and Mediterranean, as they serve a variety of things, from pastas to burgers to kidney pie. Try the delicious mussels with a creamy wine sauce. read more

Food was ok but obviously something went wrong in the kitchen... Our plats just took forever to arrive. Not recommended if in a hurry. I am afraid to say that this place is more going downhill that up.. read more

We arrived at around 5.30pm and got a table for 5 right away despite it being very busy inside, we was told they would need the table back at 7pm, that was fine. We had tesco vouchers of which you get 4 as much to spend on food only, Bargain. Me and my borther got two pints and they both didn't seem right (different beers) warm and funny. Daftly we drink them and when the waitress came over to ask if we wanted another she asked if they was ok or where they warm, "warm" we said "oh, sorry, I'll make sure these are cold". Which they where and they were fine, still got charged for the first two though, we should of said something before downing it. Two of us had starters from the pre-theater menu, caesar salard not much to say about that but it was fine, even had two strips of anchovies and home made croutons. Next the main course, I had seabass and I was warned when ordering that it wasn't very big, but it was fine I wasn't really very hungry. The seabass was very tasty and just fell of the skin, it was on a pea and potato mash which made it even tastier together. Amazing. Everyone else's food looked great and I was told it was all very really nice too. I was really liking this place even if it was dark but with really bright light above the table. trouble was the wait for the puddings, We order at 6.45pm thinking we would have to be quick if they wanted the table back, we waited till around 7.30pm no one asked for the table but no one brought us our puddings ether. I got up, found and told the waitress we would have to go as we had theater tickets. I very quickly paid on my feet and only when I was half way down the street saw that they had charged us a service charge which they do for parties of 5 or more. Rubbish. I would of asked for that one back it was like 10% or 12% on the total bill, we had £80 tesco vouchers for most of the food. That said the waitress was very nice and friendly, I think it was just the kitchens fault, it was very busy. It was all brilliant great food and not to pricey but just fell at the last hurdle. read more

Browns Mayfair - British Near Me - London, XGL

On vacation with family to London for the first time... we were out walking through the Mayfair area and came across this establishment. The interior decor looked intriguing and the menu looked great too. We were craving some dessert and cocktails. Yelp and Open Table had positive ratings, so we thought we'd give it a try. Should have know when we walked in by the way we were greeted that it wasn't going to be as good as a could be. We waited in the front entrance for a few minutes before someone acknowledged us. I'll preface by saying we arrived around 9:30pm so I get it was on the later side for a Saturday night, but then just tell us you can't seat us. One waiter finally came up and went to see if they had any seating for a party of 4, another staff member who ended up being the bartender came up next. She wasn't particularly friendly and you could tell she was about to tell us that they didn't have any availability until I told her someone else went to see about seating us. 5 minutes later a different waitress came up and told us to head up to the bar while our table was being set up. No one seemed thrilled to have us there so they would have done better to just tell us they weren't seating any other parties. In the end the cocktails took a while to come out and were decent but nothing I'd write home about. The waitress forgot to put in a dessert we ordered. The best of the desserts were the profiteroles. No one came to check in on us and we had to flag down a waiter to get the bill. There are so many other dining options in the area, I won't waste my time coming back here and would advise others to do the same. read more

great place, super decor, super sofas, friendly staff and great food, very chique, i go there quite often, greatest slow roast pork ever with black pudding. yum yum read more

Nice place on good days the staff can be engaging and pleasant, on others you can see they are rushed. I would recommend it primarily for the drinks and pudding. read more

great place to go for some british traditional grub!!!! steak pie is delish!!!