Long (outdoor) queue - but worth it!! Seriously if you're going on a Friday night I recommend getting there around 5:30 if you want a table right away. Thrillist put me up on this spot and they were dead on. Delicious dogs, bubbly and sweet potato fries with attentive, polite service. My favorite was the "Trishna": mango chutney, mint and coriander - really unique. Only reason deducting a star is because they wouldn't give us the password to their wifi! read more

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A friend of mine checked in here on FB, and the name made me curious - so I Googled it. Then, a couple of months later, when travelling to the UK and she asked where I wanted to go for dinner - this was my first choice. I wasn't disappointed. The queues were long, but our friend made her boyfriend wait in line whilst we navigated the underground (lucky I am not writing a review on those!). So when we finally met up, he was already well into the wait and saved us probably 30-45 minutes. As it was, we still waiting about 30 minutes, but it was worth it (not sure my friends boyfriend feels the same way). In the end, we ordered between the four of us, a lot of hot dogs and ample sides. I can't remember them all, but none of them disappointed. We all enjoyed every hot dog, and the waiter had a very good knowledge of the Champagne. I know nothing about it, so I won't expose that ignorance by trying to review it. I enjoyed everything I drank, and those at the table who knew more about it than me also loved it. The only thing I wouldn't recommend ordering is the Cheese Whizz. If you've ever had the sickly, tacky textured, artificial mess that they serve up in the US - then this is a very good substitute. It starts out bad, and as it cools and solidifies, it gets worse. Strongly recommend the sweet-potato fries though, and the potato tots are what they are. Coleslaw was delicious also, and a good choice of side to cut through the protein hit you get from the dogs. The crowd was packed in, and you were elbow to elbow with the people you dined with, and most of the ones you weren't - but it all added to the vibe of the place, and made for a great fun evening. Staff was attentive, knowledgable, and good humoured. There was no coat check, but the tables have a space underneath for your bags, jackets, and other items. All up, a great night and I highly recommend it - especially if you have someone to pre-line up for you :) read more

One star for the concept, one star for the corn dog and one for the friendly service. Otherwise it was just OK. For one, the bubbly is fairly pricey - we ordered the only bottle below 45gbp (a prosecco) and it was quite bland. For the dogs we ordered K-dawg, Buffalo dog and the Horny Dog, one with the beef sausage and the other two with pork. Although dressing up a hotdog with themed toppings sounds interesting, it translates poorly to a good experience. The sausages seemed like supermarket quality - Bubbledogs could stand to invest a little more in the core item. Last but not least, we were sat an at excuse of a railing. It was 20cm wide - narrow enough so that we couldn't even fit the menu, let alone the food and drinks when they came. If you plan on going, I highly recommend that you wait an extra 20 minutes for a proper table. Luckily for us, we went on a Saturday around 1PM so had no queue to wait - otherwise we would have been sourly disappointed. If you haven't already, try Meatliquor and Burger and Lobster - you will also need to stand in the queue for some time, but the food will certainly make it worth the wait. read more

Hot dogs and champagne.... my days i couldn't think of a better concept if I sat in a cave with a notebook and pen for two years, i cant tell you how excited I was to try this restaurant! There was always an excuse why i didn't go but finally managed to russle up the time to visit, and I wasn't disappointed! The champagne is amazing and a great variety, its nice you don't have to pay £20 pound a glass like your normal London restaurant, and the choice of toppings for the Hot Dogs made my jaw drop, Mac N Cheese on a hot dog.... Yes bloody please! Give me several I wish i could have had more, there is one thing i would have to say i was disappointed about for a restaurant with only 1 item that is customisable, the quality of the buns really got to me, I mean guys please the Bun is like half the meal! get a nice Brioche bun in there and your golden. Shout out for the waiting staff, who seemed to be slated on Yelp, but i thought were lovely and helpful! Peace and Love read more

Bubbledogs...what an amazing concept! I've been here a couple times now and I must say this place is quite the gem in London. My top dog choices are the Streets and the Mac Daddy. The dogs themselves are offered on beef, pork or vegetarian. I've only had the pork which was perfectly snappy & juicy! Peeps have reported the veggie and beef dogs are equally as tasty. Oh how could I forget the champs, they are offered by the glass or bottle. However by the glass is cheaper unless you're in a group splitting. Highly recommend a reservation, the place gets busy quickly. Overall the dog prices are reasonable at ££ and the champs by the bottle I'd rank at £££. Overall, it's a fun menu & establishment. read more

This place was decent, but in my mind doesn't really deserve the crazy hype or the queues. The concept is simple and intriguing: hot dogs and champagne. They have a number of very inventive combinations, such as a BLT (hot dog wrapped in bacon with lettuce and tomato), a Caesar (done up with Caesar salad fixings), and a Reuben (with swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and sauerkraut), just to name a few. I settled for the Reuben veggie dog (I don't eat red meat) and the others in my group got sloppy joes and a caesar. My Reuben was pretty good honestly. I would say it was the best veggie hot dog I've had and they got the texture dead on. The Reuben toppings all seemed to come together and work, even though I was a bit apprehensive. I washed it all down with a few glasses of sparkling rosé. Everyone else in my group seemed to enjoy their choices as well. We got a few sides of tater tots and sweet potato fries, which were decent, not amazing in spite of reviews raving about them. The service was very good. Our server was very attentive and helpful. The ambiance was nice. Exposed brick and cute kitschy decor - felt pretty Williamsburg. So why only three stars? Maybe I'm just a picky spolied American, but I don't think a hot dog should cost 7 pounds. Ever. For the price, I would have wanted to be blown away. It was decent, but a place like this would really need to step up their game in NYC, where a great hot dog comes in at a fraction of the price. Overall, I'd say this isn't a must-do, certainly not if you need to queue for 2 hours beforehand. read more

Champagne sélection is good and not overt priced but hell the glasses are small! Tried the Tots and devil something, it's ok but I wouldn't kill for it. Haven't tried the hot dogs but they were enticing. Staff is hipster-style pretentious and cool read more

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I ordered the New Yorker...so here is what I was hoping for; a big, juicy, handmade hotdog with some really good quality pork inside. Covered in an artisan approximation of the fried onion available in hotdog stands throughout New York. All somehow enclosed in a very, very lightly toasted sweet hotdog bun. What I got was a small, thin, Herta factory-made hotdog, in a supermarket bun covered in some kind of tomato'y gloop. All this for over £7. Service by a low-talker who had to repeat everything several times and an expensive glass of sub-par champagne. Bubbledogs has got to be a very profitable business, however won't ever see any more of my income. read more

My friend has wanted to visit Bubbledogs ever since they opened but the last time she was in town they were closed. So when she visited me again this weekend just past to make sure that she didn't miss out we went along straight from work on Friday evening. The concept behind Bubbledogs is easy to understand if a little odd; glasses of champagne (the bubbles) are paired with hot dogs (the dogs) in a high-end meets low-end mashup. Inside is absolutely tiny with very high stools which weren't the most comfortable things to sit on. We were perched at the bar which was definitely the best place to be as you could watch the bartenders at work as they whipped up a cocktail or three. As we were there for the Bubbledogs experience we decided to skip the cocktails and try one of the champagnes on offer. The list is full of names that you probably won't recognise (no Laurent-Perrier or Bollinger here, instead they specialise in growers champagne made by farmers in smaller champagne houses. We both had glasses of the Raventos i Blanc, De Nit, Rosé, 2010 - Sant Sadurni d'Anoia simply because it was the cheaper of the two rosés on offer - sorry I'm not an expert in champagne whatsoever but it was very crisp and delicious! For food I ordered the Mac Daddy - a hot dog smothered in macaroni cheese and topped with fried crispy onions and bacon bits. When it arrived in a little red plastic basket which you would expect in an American diner I was a bit disappointed. It was OK and I absolutely adored the crispy onions but I thought it was relatively small for the £8 price tag and could have been improved by something a bit different, perhaps a crusty baguette, from the standard hotdog buns that were served which struggled to contain the toppings. We also had a side of the sweet potato fries to share which were the absolute best. Crispy on the outside yet still lovely and fluffy on the inside. My main complaint was that the service was slow which we didn't mind too much as we were too busy getting caught up but it took us quite a while to get someone to take our order despite trying desperately to catch the eye of one of the waiters. It's definitely a fun concept to indulge in once and the place certainly filled up around us as the night went on with people waiting outside when we left so it's obviously a popular location but I think you can probably get more bang for your buck elsewhere in London. read more

Bubbledogs is an amazing concept. Bubbly, dogs. Two of my favourite things combined. Why not combine street food with a drink people consider to be upmarket? In this day and age everyone likes to be treated equal and even the fanciest among us must fancy a hot dog now and again. The party I was with was able to prebook as we needed a large table but, otherwise, it's a case of wait outside and keep those fingers crossed. We were shown to two tables next to each other but the seating hadn't quite been thought out as one member of the party had to sit awkwardly between the two. Sigh number one. The bubble here starts at around £32 a bottle - and that's prosecco. Sigh number two. This place is already setting us back more than a meal out with drinks in Manchester. I know, I'm turning into a massive northern snob, constantly talking about how cheap it is oop'north compared to dawn'sarf, but still, it's true. My sloppy joe dog was, in all fairness, delicious; beef chilli over a pork hot dog, with crunchy onions and lovely gooey melty cheese. A combination of all my favourite things. The tater tots were amazing, food porn-esque morsels of fried potato, and the sweet potato fries looked like they could give them a run for their money. Service was quick and efficient but the whole experience was over so quickly it felt more like a lunch time pit stop than a dinner time feast. I'm so spoilt in Manchester with eateries such as Southern 11, SoLiTa, and Home Sweet Home all on the doorstep serving up hearty American food with prosecco flowing for around £25 a bottle. Bubbledogs, keep it up, but don't expect the chatter to continue - a more unusual combination will come along eventually and then you'll be fighting for the custom. Lagercaviar, perhaps? Or Ciderquailseggs. Who knows. I don't think my future is in this naming game. read more

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This place is definitely a must try in London! The hot dogs are great and the champagne choices are even better! They have other cocktails if you're a champagne drinker as well. I got the philly hot dog which was pretty good. The atmosphere is chic rustic/cute. The tater-tots and sweet potato fries are amazing! read more

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Hot dogs and champagne. Can you go wrong? NO! as a lover of both...I was in my happy place. Their £10 lunch deal is fantastic. Fun menu with some great combos. Had the horny dog and tots...both were fantastic! Will go back for sure. Really fun place. read more

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Pretty good, but not amazing. Not worth a two-hour wait, if that's what you're given. My husband and I were sat immediately on a 645pm arrival on Friday. The "bar" seating is more like you're eating off a shelf, crammed in the walkway all servers and patrons use to get to the kitchen/toilet/back seating. We ended up there. I was disappointed they removed the awesome sounding Buffalo dog from the menu (and even asked after it in case they'd make it anyway - they wouldn't). I was advised to go for the kimchi or the 4th of july, which is a poor comparison ... fermented red bean paste and BBq sauce taste nothing like buffalo wing hot sauce, I'm afraid. So I went for the caesar, and my husband got the chili dog. He loved his and mine was ok. I too was seriously disappointed by the quality of the dog and the bun. The was super skinny and swallowed up by the tasteless bun. Also, the menu stated the dog had "carmalised lettuce" which didn't compute with me but I thought maybe I've been missing something about cooking lettuce in oil my whole life. Turns out it was just limp, greasy hot lettuce. Bummer. Service was nice enough, though it I had to grab a waiter in order to get even a drink after being seated 10 minutes (keep in mind I was in a high traffic area, not stuck in some corner). The tater tots and sweet potato fries were great, my cocktail was lovely and refreshing and the wine good, too. One of my favorite things is comfort food done gourmet style, and thought I would absolutely love this place, but it just didn't deliver. read more

Was in London over the winter holiday for a few days and heard great things about this spot. The hot dogs are amazing! Like you wouldn't think they would be but they are! Also love the atmosphere and the bubbly! Great idea for happy hour, date, hangout with friends, etc. read more

Took a weekend stroll to bubbledogs, and was lucky enough to arrive when there was still some free seats, as a couple we had to either share with another pair or prop up the side bar. Neither appealed but settled on the side bar. The place is pretty funky with good attention nto detail, quirky hot dog themed pictures on the wall and bubble style lamp shades. Service was quick and friendly but didnt go further than taking an order and then bringing the food. We both went for the chilli dog, sweet potato fries and being early I settled for a dandelion and burdock. The drink was good, and the fries generous portion and tasty. The hotdogs didnt quite meet my expectations though. Haven been given the choice I opted for pork over beef. I was presented what in my opinion was a very "standard" hot dog. It was ok in taste and the portion was ok.... However if your half your gimmick is hotdogs I wanted more!! Either in creation or portion. Overall for the price it was reasonable but other restaurants in the same genre as this one are better... walk the extra 15mins to meat liquor. read more

Okay, I'm being generous, but how can a restaurant be more fun than hotdogs and champaign. The servers were delightful and the dogs creative. Can't ask for too much more than that. read more

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I love champagne but I'm also a down to earth kinda gal so when my boyfriend found this place in London I was very excited to try it. They have a great selection of champagne. Our was very helpful, she knew her bubbles and made delicious cocktails. She was great. The hot dogs were also delicious. I wish I had room to eat a second because I would have. We ordered: Mac Daddy - The mac n' cheese drew me to this dog of course, who doesn't love mac n' cheese. Overall, the taste of the wiener (I got pork) overpowered the mac n' cheese, which in retrospect, makes sense. I probably wouldn't order this particular one again because I like bolder flavors. Trishna - SO GOOOOOD! The mango chutney and mint sauce make this dog delightful. It's definitely their Indian flavored wiener (don't worry it's not spicy). If you like Indian food, you'll love this dog. Tater tots - must get Sweet Potato fries - crispy and delicious read more

Who knew? Hotdog and champagne actually goes exceptionally well. The bubbly cuts the heaviness of hotdogs and complements very well. If could give 4.5 i would. Service was top notch as well, friendly and attentive and efficient. Not 5 star only because i think the flavors could have been a tad more robust, and the potato skins were a bit more like wedge fries than skins, with the chive sauce also maybe needing a bit more punch. Otherwise the mac daddy (the hotdog) was well balanced, and held up extraordinary well (u always worry if itll fall apart due to the extras). Extensive champagne list and plenty of by the glass read more

Champagne and hot dogs, what could be better! We went at lunch time, no queue! Wasn't a fan of our seats as we were on the bar by the stairs and didn't have much room at all, next time would request to sit elsewhere. Atmosphere was nice, decor more upmarket than other burger/hot dog places we've tried! Stool and bench seating. Tasty American style food, served in the red plastic baskets! We had the Sloppy Joe dog with tots and sweet fries, all very yummy, not too greasy! read more

My Mom and I are visiting London staying down the street from this gem! We went last night and loved it! The atmosphere is cute and thoughtful to design details. Think dogs:) and bubbles! My moms only complaint was a lack of low chairs. The waitress did give us the only table with a bench. My mom got the NYC dog with sauerkraut and I got the small eye. Both were insanely fresh and delicious. We also shared nachos and had mixed drinks as it was happy hour pricing. We both want to recreate our dogs with a bubble dogs party when we get home. This is one of my favorite spots on the vacation menu! read more

Bubbledogs on Charlotte Street sounded so much fun we had to try, and as it's a 2 min walk from the house it was decided upon as the perfect place for some much needed carbs and hair of the dog! As its new they recommend booking but it opens at 11.30am (perfect brunch/need for hangover food time) so my friend and I took a brisk walk to clear our heads and took our chances on arriving early and getting a table. Success not only were we pleased to see an almost empty venue (this changed very quickly and by the time we left an hour later it was packed to the rafters with people that seemed to be a mix of locals as well as Londoners and tourists. Outside a cool grey exterior with a neon red sign greets you, Inside this restaurant is quiet small with exposed girders and low hanging round balls of lighting the air conditioning pipes are exposed giving an industrial feel which is made to feel warmer by the wooden tables and seats. It has quiet large bar which you can eat at but we preferred the high tables which when busy be prepared to share if its just 2 to 4 of you (rather like a Wagamama). Usually sharing is fun but we did seem to get a very grumpy girl and her friends who looked extremely bored of her moaning endlessly about some boyfriend as she was not drowning her sorrows with the lovely champagne we decided to have another glass each and be her champion! An incredibly nice and chirpy waitress gave us our menus and obviously picked up on the fact we were feeling slightly delicate and rather brain dead so proceeded to gently talk us through the fantastic array of beef or pork hotdogs, then recommended a champagne to try that had less sugar than most I can't quiet remember what it was called or what the process was that made it less calorific but it cost £9.50 a glass and was absolutely delicious and did just the job in cleansing the palate/waking us up /complimenting the hot dogs we chose. It was also a middle priced glass which suited our budget that day. I'm afraid due to our condition we decided on pretty classic Hotdogs we both close the Classic American I had pork, my partner in crime had beef and I had fried onions while I think he had some extra topping and we also ordered some sweet potato fries (yum) and some other little potatoes bites that were so perfect for a hangover brunch we polished then off and ordered more straight away! This place is gimmicky for sure with its menu specialising in hotdogs and champagne but it's a good gimmick and they do it very well. Some may think pricey but compared to those ghastly cinema excuses for a hot dog this was fair and good value for money and left you feeling full and satisfied. If you're looking for a quick, casual, stop off with friends either for brunch, lunch or dinner before going on somewhere else then try it. They only take booking for 6 or more but people that cane in after us were not having to wait long before being seated as it's not a lace you would while away the hours in, Its basically fast food for a Fitzrovia foodie! you can also follow me or my tweets at @soraya72 or @FoodLovesLondon read more

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Vegetarian José: (5 stars) great dog and excellent toppings Vegetarian Trishna: (5 stars) good topping combo Christophe Mignon: (4 stars) hard not to love all champs NOTE: Very good veggie dogs however the price is insane. Equivalent of $11 for a hot dog. read more

In general it was very nice experience, lovely place and interesting idea. Champagne was great, hotdogs - if I am honest, I don't really like hotdogs, but they were ok! I was pleased with variety of different choices. Worth to visit once or twice for sure! read more

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This is a bit of a head scratcher. Out the back of Bubbledogs is a Michelin starred restaurant (Kitchen Table) serving a handful of people a night very high end polished food. So you'd think that some of that genius would make its way into the hotdogs served out the front, but alas, it's not to be. We were hoping for a little imagination. However, for the price, not bad, but not worth a trip across town? read more

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Fantastic concept, great atmosphere and always has queues outside and ensure you book your table well in advance. You'll have a great time sipping bubbles and eating quirky but cool hot dogs and yummy fries. Everyone should go here at least once. The only down point, its small and can get a bit tight. read more

Don't go here. Management and stuff are terrible. First review I've been compelled to write because the service is so unprofessional. 1. Made us wait an hour for bar seats and claimed they don't seat two people on tables, proceeded to seat two people at a table after we agreed to sit at the bar. 2. Food is beyond average, hot dog Luke-warm. Don't order the jose 3. Manager was not accommodating, saw him get screamed at by another table for his rudeness. 4. All the bar staff INCLUDING manager are drinking behind the bar, while serving. - maybe an indicator of the sloppy service read more

I love this place so much! I make an effort to visit every time im in London! I mean, what more could you need. Amazing selection of both bubbles and dogs!! Bliss! read more

The hype is up as the bubbles pop. On this early Friday night the queue was around two hours, however we didn't mind as our group had a lot to catch up on and a couple of us did a cheeky one by popping in to the nearby Tesco to grab a few fizzy ones for our wait - the premises do not have an off-license and therefore cannot relieve your time in the queue with an aperatif. Once in, as the table was being prepared, we were first seated by the bar. The selection of champers can be blinding and Bubbledogs only sell small local produces. A nice touch. However as none of us could be considered experts, we settled for the barmaid's suggestion - a fresh n clean Laherte Frères, Blanc de Blancs, Chavot. Lovely and thirst quenching, we decided momentarily. The table was soon ready and our orders of a naked, new yorker, ploughmans and josé dog, plus tots and sweet potato sides were swiftly laid on the table. The hotdogs filled the spot after a long wait but the expectations had been set higher. The buns lacked personality and were on the small size, the pork dog itself somewhat flavourless. So instead, the sweet potato fries were the highlight for me. A girl of simple tastes. Overall we forgave the slight underwhelmingness of the dogs and had a great time. I loved the simplicity of the concept and the place generally pulls together rather well. Price-wise you will find nothing outrageous for London and the rustic/vintage interior is a delight to soak in. read more

Was so looking forward to this place, particularly for the corndogs as they are a personal favourite! Could not fault the food and the champagne, but the service was lack lustre... We visited at lunchtime so maybe better and more relaxed in the evening but for us at lunchtime we felt ignored and hustled in and out as quickly as possible. Was it worth the trip? Not sure, give it a try and let us know how you get on! read more

Get the mac and cheese dog. It is amazing. Didn't have the bubbles this time as it was For lunch but will be going back for dinner. The tater tots and truffle Mayo are a needed side. Salivating thinking about it again. read more

A nice hotdog and nice fizz - also nice being able to wait elsewhere as they text you when your table is ready. Only downside was having to share our table with 2 strangers! read more

This place is so awesome. Dogs are all made in house. Each time I'm in London I always have to go eat here. read more

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Gourmet hot dogs and champagne, how can you go wrong! I was very excited to try it, tucked away with cute "Hot Dog" art on the walls and to die for light fixtures when you walked in, only to walk right in to dealing with a staff who all had attitudes about tourist being there, didn't feel welcomed and was disappointed with the service. The Gourmet Hot dogs were amazing and for that reason I would recommend it. read more

I think people have been sold by the concept and totally forgotten about the food and restaurant itself. First off the bill was exceedingly high (yes we did have alcohol), secondly the hotdogs were average at best even - no not even average, any one of my friends could make a better dog. Thirdly service was slow, we kept getting the sting things out on our table and when the food did come it was missing elements and sides. Another place (for me) that is liked because of the PR and branding and. or the food or restaurant itself, the one thing I will say is that it's pretty nice inside. read more

**This is a review for Bubbledogs' 'Kitchen Table' plus small sample of Bubbledogs itself** I am surprised that Bubbledogs itself only has one review so far given the throngs queued outside on the very rainy evening that I paid a visit. I smugly got to jump said queue because I had a booking for the 'Kitchen Table' which is a chef's table at the back of the restaurant. Diners sit in a U-formation around the working kitchen where four chefs beaver away preparing your 12-13 course meal. I shan't list all the courses but if you google reviews of kitchen table there are bloggers who have done so and attached requisite photos. I will say, however, that the meal was very good. Chef James has an impressive CV (Ledbury, Marcus Wareing, Per Se, to name a few) and his experience shows in his cooking. Some may complain that the dishes are not executed with finesse (no quenelles of ice-cream or exacting cuts of meat) but this is a labour of love rather than a quest to become an MOF; the dishes are rustically beautiful. James sources his ingredients well and lets them do the talking. He tells you where the produce comes from and he and his team forage for some of the produce. The team works calmly and in harmony with James encouraging the team as they cook. It's nice to see. Some reviews have commented that dishes lack 'punch' but I disagree: many of the ingredients used are so delicate that you need to leave them be lest their delicate flavours get overshadowed. I also like that James will, for example, use a whole roe deer from head to tail so the next seating might not get the same cut of meat as the previous one. No wastage. The staff are generally very knowledgable (James' wife, Sania, is FOH and very sweet and friendly) and you can sense their very real interest in the food being prepared. They obviously listen and watch the chefs preparing the food as they can talk about the dishes intelligently and thoughtfully. James himself is also very approachable and has a sharp wit. Two small negatives. One is that my dining partner (male) was still a little hungry after the meal, as the portions are quite small. We supplemented with a classic NY beefdog from out front. It was very tasty; laden with onions and sauerkraut and laced with a hot sauce. The second negative is that I asked for ice-water during the meal and our glasses were duly kept topped up. When the bill arrived we saw that we'd been charged for two bottles of mineral water. Although I did point it out to the server and he said that he would check, blah, blah, it seemed churlish to argue the point: afterall, eight pounds in a 170-odd quid total is minimal. Which brings me to the cost. This place is not cheap but for the fact that the chefs take time to go out foraging and source such great ingredients, I am happy to pay. read more

The wife and I headed up to London for a spot of Christmas shopping and after putting in a busy two hour shift on the streets of London, it was time for some chow down. So where should we go? We opted for something we would both would enjoy, so Bubbledogs seemed to be the obvious choice, bubbles for the lady, and dogs for me. Let me tell you a little bit about Bubbledogs, Bubbledogs is a hot dog & champagne bar on Charlotte Street in the Fiztrovia area , yes you heard me right, a hot dog & champagne bar, it's only been open a few months but has had some really good reviews, anyway, on with my story. We rocked up around 17.30 and there was a cue to get in, and it had only just re-opened, the queue was moving pretty quick but we noticed the restaurant was filling up, FAST. We got to the door and boom! front of house denied us, "Sorry guys we are full, will be a hour wait" damn! What should we do? They wouldn't take our mobile number so we could sit in a pub to pass the time, so our animal instincts kicked in, let's drink in the cue to pass the time, so my good lady wife set off for the goods, we seemed to set the trend as a couple of other people thought it was a good idea, we passed the time by chatting and drooling over the hot dogs which were arriving at the tables inside. Before we knew it, half hour passed and a table came up, we were in! We took our seats and mulled over the menu, after gawping at the hot dog menu through the window for half hour we already knew what we were going to order, I went for two as I was ravenous, so I had the 'New Yorker' which was a beef frank with grilled sauerkraut and the 'Sloppey Joe' which was a pork frank with bubbledogs chilli, onions and cheese. The wife ordered a 'BLT' which was a bacon wrapped pork frank with caramelized lettuce and truffle mayo, we both ordered a side of sweet potato fries. Our champagne was our next port of call, after much thought the wife went for a glass of Juillet-Lallement Rose and I went for a glass of Chartogne Taillet, now at this point I was getting excited and we didn't have to wait to long for our food and drinks. The champagne came out first, now I'm no champagne connoisseur but I liked this champagne very much, quite dry, but very nice, the wife seemed to of picked the most expensive one on the menu, but judging by her reaction and the noises she was making it was a goody. The food arrived and I couldn't wait to tuck in, I tried the sweet potato fries first, very crispy, lovely and fluffy inside, one of the best sweet potato fries I have tasted in London, I could of eaten a bucket load. The dog's were very good too, I tried the 'New Yorker' first, took my first bite and I was greeted with the nice soft bun, then the sauerkraut, then the pop of the beef frank, really good, the 'Sloppy Joe was up next, and this was a real messy beast, the chilli was just the right heat and combined with the pork frank and cheese a real taste overload. The wife really enjoyed her dog, especially the truffle mayo. We finished up our drinks and called it a day, as we knew we had people waiting for our table. Overall our experience was a good one, and the wait wasn't that bad in the end, the staff are super friendly and are on the ball, always checking if we are ok, or wanted any more drinks or food. I'd recommend Bubbledogs to anyone with a open mind, yes it seems strange that you would mix champagne with hot dogs, but it works with me, go on, give it a bash. read more

What an original idea! Why go to a trendy night spot for a frankfurt? Because we are all children at heart and these were gourmet frankfurts with all the frills. And champagne! Who doesn't like champagne? Love this concept and hope to embrace it again on my next trip to London. read more

Oh Bubbledogs, what a disappointment. This place is the definition of style over substance. The interior is slick and stylish, shiny metallic bar and trendy bar stools with neon signage and the appropriately good looking staff. I have been excited about visiting Bubbledogs ever since it opened, but put off by the tale of long queues we decided to wait a while. What's not to be excited about? Champagne and hot dogs! CHAMPAGNE AND HOTDOGS! Oh the joy. However, it wasn't quite the experience I had hoped for. The 'restaurant' is super tight. There aren't many seats, and the ones they have are so close together that whole groups have to get up and move when you want to get in or out of your seat. Also expect to share your extremely tight space with complete strangers. Very close. The range of champagnes and reasonable prices are great, can't fault that. It's a fine place to pop in after work for a fancy drink with friends. The hotdogs however are rubbish. I was impressed with the choices and the array of toppings on offer, but the dogs themselves were tiny, much like the smallest canned version you can buy from the supermarket. The buns are beyond standard, and far too big for the tiny dogs. And the toppings are minimally portioned and extremely basic. I was so disappointed. I can honestly say the hotdogs I make at home are better. And not £7 each. Treat the hotdogs like a bar snack, pretend they're just expensive peanuts, and nibble a bit whilst you drink your nice champagne in a trendy environment. Then actually go out for dinner. Or go home for dinner. Win. read more

Great hot dogs. Champers was a bit on the pricey side. Good scene for a night out

Fun concept and atmosphere. The selection of hotdogs is broad enough to be interesting.