Coq D'Argent is one of a few restaurants with a terrace I found in London, and our last full day we decided to stop in. The terrace was comfortable and quite pretty and after we were seated I let the waitress know that we had a time crunch so we ordered when we sat down. To cut to the chase, the food just wasn't good. At around $70, while it was well cooked my sole had very little flavor and we didn't care for the terrine. The bread and butter were again, similar to Corrigan's Mayfair, the best part of the meal. At one point a waitress (not ours) walked up and said "may I" and without waiting for my response put their smudged cloth napkin I'd ignored in my lap, then walked away. I cringed and immediately pulled it off and put it back on the table. As someone with allergies, most fabric napkins aren't cleaned well enough for me to use. I'll allow it at extremely expensive restaurants with white glove service and a dress code, but Coq D'Argent isn't at that level, so I found it more rude and presumptuous than anything else. All in all, I can't recommend Coq D'Argent as the food just doesn't live up to it's price tag. read more

This place is awesome! Great food, great service, great ambience and - best of all - great sommelier (Ricardo from Sardinia)! A must do when you're in London! You won't be disappointed. read more

Location, Location, Location. Coq D'Argent is another place you don't want to miss (locals and tourists alike). The views are fantastic and are hard to match. While we didn't eat here formally, their appetizers and cocktails were pretty good -- and the service was solid. Overall a great vibe and definitely a place you don't want to miss. TIP: Spend a few minutes on the roof top plaza area and be sure to get lots of selfies! read more

Coq D'Argent - The roof top terrace at night - French Near Me - London, XGL

If you feel the need to go to a proper restaurant with excellent food and service, this is the place to go. One of my all time favourite restaurants in London. read more

I came here months ago with a friend who was a regular of Coq d'Argent and was always raving about the place so I was looking forward to giving it a try myself. We came for lunch and decided to do the three course set menu which was £32pp. For entree I chose the fromage de chèvre while my friend opted for the escargot. For mains we both chose the souris d'agneau - aka lamb shank with potato purée. And for desert we both chose the tarte au chocolat soufflé. My entree was my least favourite out of the three. The lamb shank was cooked perfectly and the purée was velvety smooth. The dessert was delicious. But I admit I am a sucker for chocolate soufflés! Service was excellent and efficient. We also caught a glimpse of a few members of TOWIE (for those of you who watch ITV) sitting at a table nearby. Great upmarket spot for lunch, would highly recommend. read more

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Great choice for a date night or birthday treat! Convenient location, set menus as well as a la carte, friendly attentive staff and relaxed atmosphere, what more could you want! I took my partner here for a brunch treat and had planned it completely forgetting that it was Mother's day weekend (oops). This meant that brunch was set menu only, but this wasn't a problem as the set menu was quite extensive and had all the dishes we wanted anyway! The only difference was that the prices had been marked up by about 8 pounds per person. Despite this, I still feel it was a good deal for three very well executed courses that tasted as good as they looked. I had the goats cheese and black olive tart, the black truffle risotto and the green apple parfait. Each one was delicious and the green apple parfait is coated in green coloured white chocolate and designed to actually look like an apple on a plate. Amazing! I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Coq D'Argent - Goats cheese and black olive tart - French Near Me - London, XGL

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YASSSS it's SO good for their roof terrace! Long story short: Service - good. Quality of the food -good but slightly overpriced. Wines - ok. Gin Tonics - well you can't go wrong with that, now can you?! Ladies en gentlemen, go here for their roof terrace! Take the lift downstairs (follow the signs), go up and never leave. Definitely go there as early as you can as it gets quite busy post-work-hours and soak up the sun (and G&Ts). Do it!! read more

Lovely quiet relaxing outdoor space for a drink & a catch up. Magnificent views over London with many areas to explore, sit at a table with a couple of friends or stand on the garden terrace with a group. Perfect spot for after work drinks. They do have a restaurant as well, but I just had drinks in the sunshine as it was a rare sunny day! The decor of the restaurant was fabulous, as were the restrooms! Definitely one to keep in mind during the sunnier months. read more

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My wife and I enjoyed the best anniversary dinner here. We arrived early for a drink on the rooftop bar and then were escorted into their lovely dining room for a fabulous meal from their set menu. Tomato salad was delicious as was the sea bass and my wife's chicken. Desserts were superb and they even made a "Happy Anniversary" label out of chocolate. Our waiter, Antonio was great, and we enjoyed people watching as the after work crowd arrived. A special evening and very reasonably priced. read more

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A nice restaurant that is next to the Bank of England. They have a nice wine list and a good set of hosts. read more

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The "Money Rooster" (yes, that is the literal translation) is well placed by the Bank of England. Perhaps all kinds of topics on interest rates, inflation indicators and other money speak is happening on a rooftop, which has it's own notoriety. The lifts which will take you up to a nice escape from the mess around Bank station. I overheard the lead of the wait staff on this day, speak about the prioritising the customer experience. Clearly, they are trying their best to help us forget the machinations of the world economy. I like the restaurant's layout and decor, it is tastefully done. A classical French meal a very nice wine selection indeed. The service is was very good to us. For example, our first bottle had gone bad, and they made it a very low fuss situation. It allowed us to have a great lunch, and we probably did have a bit too much wine, but heck when you're on it, you're on it. I would come back for business meals and drinks on the rooftop again. read more

Coq D'Argent holds a special place in my heart, as my darling husband and I wandered a few streets from his office to find this lovely spot, complete with rooftop terrace and sweeping views of the City, when our first option was closed. Admittedly, I'm a shameless Francophile, namely for the cuisine. I must admit I was not expecting such gorgeous food in this restaurant - their desserts are ah-maz-ing. The restaurant had smooth, elegant service and the food was served beautifully. I would have to say my memory can still taste the dessert - their Bitter Chocolate Fondant (au rhum caramel) is absolute perfection. They offer set menus, which are actually quite reasonable for London - £29 for 3 courses (don't skip the dessert - seriously!). The food is very rich - you will love it if you have a taste for French cuisine, and it will not break the bank for regular visits. read more

We started on the roof top patio for drinks and went inside for a wonderful meal. The meats were wonderful, the fish delicious. Great atmosphere and service. Loved every bit of it. Fun place with great food. read more

Massively impressed with my evening at Coq D'Argent. - Very nice setting - the rooftop has an especially nice atmosphere :) - Great location; a minute walk from Bank station, lots of places nearby to go for a drink after - Very attentive and friendly staff - Excellent value for money. We had the set 3 course menu for two people - including champagne, drinks, service etc, bill was under £100. For the evening that we had, this is amazing. The food that we had all looked and tasted fantastic. In particular, the jerusalem artichoke veloute was a standout dish. This was simply the best meal I've eaten out this year, bravo! read more

London continues to amaze me with how many cool places exist that you can walk by without ever knowing. Le Coq D'Argent is definitely a cool place and given that it's a stone's throw (no hyperbole, you can literally peg someone with a stone from my building) away I really am remiss in not visiting it sooner. My excuse is that the entrance is a bit hidden away and you have to ascend via the lifts before you are in the restaurant/bar proper. The key selling point of course is the massive outdoor terrace and bar. This comes in three parts. First, there is the bar next to the restaurant that services the typical upscale bar food. Benefit of this area is that you can get food (always a plus) and also the full range of cocktails from the restaurant bar. The burger comes highly recommended by my colleague and I personally would vouch for the Old Fashioned which was fantastic. It takes 7 minutes to make (most of that time is stirring) and it's good to see that some bartenders still take the time to make the drink properly. Tables can be a bit hard to snag and it seems that you must be sitting down in this area (not that there is much place to stand regardless). Next up, the outside bar and seating. This is immediately behind you when you exit the lifts and is a circle around the atrium like fixture. The bar is on the far side of the circle next to the entrance to the Terrace and unfortunately only serves beer, wine, and champagne. For cocktails you have to go to the inside bar although I think there is waiter service here so perhaps you can just place an order. It's a nice place to sit although it seems to be full of smokers so keep that in mind. Finally, the Terrace. This is the key selling point and on that rare sunny English day, it's full of well dressed City Boys and Girls having a cheeky glass of wine or champers. You have a pretty good view of the city (albeit currently marred by the construction site next door) and you do feel free and almost on top of the world. No seating here unless you want to plonk down on the grass but it's a great place away from the bustle of the streets to enjoy the sunshine. And you are high enough that the pollution seems a hazy dream. Fresh London air...crazy talk! I'm visiting next to try the food so will report more then, but give Le Coq D'Argent a try, it's well worth it once you manage to ignore the high prices. Cocktails run around £10-12, champers about £9/glass, and wine around £30+ for a bottle. read more

You know when people complain about expensive restaurants being more hype then substance and not worth the money? Well this place would back their claim. It was on a gorgeous sunny afternoon that we checked out this City establishment. Famous for having a rooftop garden with incredible views of London, that did indeed not disappoint. But that was the only thing that lived up to the reputation. The rest was about as lack luster as it gets. Starting with the reception upstairs where the hostess was unhelpful and not answering the question asked of her, directed us to another hostess. Clearly greeting people is a hard job. Having arrived early we did enjoy drinks of the rooftop garden which was splendid, before entering a very noisy dining room. Very noisy. I don't know how City business can possibly be conducted over a power lunch here as I could barely hear the person sitting next to me. The space itself was comfortable and modern but because of the noise one really doesn't feel comfortable. The food was less then spectacular, and at these prices it should be. It wasn't even good. Our starters were OK, but not exciting. Our mains were a serious disappointment. I had the Beef Wellington which the waitress herself said the chef recommended medium rare -which was what i wanted. It arrived well done. When it was pointed out to another waiter he just looked at me, clueless. Maybe it was only his job to ask how the meal was but not do anything about it or even comment on it for that matter. The meal was so disappointing we didn't even want dessert. Its been a while since I had a restaurant experience I considered a total waste of time, so I would suggest that others not waste their time their either. read more

This is one hard working restaurant! If you are looking for a quiet place relax and enjoy you will find this place too intense. However there will always be a need for a large, fast paced, good traditional menu type experience. We were first thrown off by the busy pace and it took us some time to get comfortable with it, and the staff did a great job making that happen for us. They are friendly and kind. The only well meant feedback we could give them is that they try and pace their intensity, and be more grounded so that they enjoy their own craft and make more of the interactions. Overall nice job! read more

When you arrive at the base of the building you enter the elevator with a certain sense of excitement, eating good food & drinking wonderful wine at the top of a London high rise is quite an experience. When we arrived we decided to sit on the roof terrace which has spectacular views of the London City Skyline. We were asked for a bank card when we ordered the drinks even though we were a party of six having dinner inside, which spoiled the atmosphere a bit. When entering the somewhat underwhelming restaurant, we discovered that we had been placed right at the back of the restaurant on a long table even though the restaurant was relatively empty. We asked to be moved to a more central round table and this was done although not very promptly. The menu had a good selection of tempting dishes. I began with the rock oyster followed by the steak with foi gras. I do have to say that for the prices you are paying the other starters were more the size of an amuse bouche rather than what you would expect. The mains were good although mine and my brothers had to be sent back as they were cold. Also my fathers food was delivered 15 minutes later than everyone elses which was confusing as he ordered a tuna steak which takes less time to cook and the restaurant had only three other tables dining. All in all it was rather disappointing, however, it was the service that let it down rather than the quality of the food. The views are fantastic though. read more

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UPDATE: Maintaining the 3 stars. Here's why: £100 for a $40 bottle of California Pinot? I think the list needs some work. Fundamentally, this is the thing. The cocktails are just OK. The food is really rather fabulous. They do things here well, but at the end of the day.. go on someone else's dime. For the money, you're far better off, say, getting Eurostar tickets and eating in Lille. The martinis still don't cut it. Why? How hard is it? I learned how to make a decent one while becoming a burgeoning alcoholic student. read more

Came here for the rooftop bar with a friend on the Friday preceding a long weekend. The weather was gorgeous and the mood was light, as the weekend was upon us. This all translated into a great experience, as the place wasn't too crowded (which it probably would be on a typical Friday night). The bars along the outside of the restaurant only offer a fraction of what can be made at the main bar - so I would recommend going to the main bar for drinks and then making your way out to the open air gardens. The grass in the garden is a nice touch, and made the surrounding concrete that much more friendly - and the mast that extends upwards does give the whole garden have a ship/submarine feel to it. Nice people, good cocktails, manageable noise levels, breathtaking scenery as the sun set upon London. Not much more you can ask for on a Friday night. This is definitely a place that you will want to go to, but that being said a lot of people probably go to it. When you can find that end-of-summer night where it's not packed, you've struck gold. read more

Went here for a celebratory lunch with a partner after closing a huge deal. The good was good. Started with the Foie Gras (banned in California so I have to get it outside). Preparation was different in that it was a paste but the taste was very nice. Went on to the duck which was wonderfully prepared and very soft. Ended with the berry desert which was very large and one that I shared. Definitely a nice place to eat. read more

Dinner started off with a Carpaccio. The interesting addition on to this particular dish was mushrooms that were pickled a little bit. The plating was really elegant and the pickling of those mushrooms was a great way to introduce some acid into the dish. For the main course I had the Duck. The duck was tender and was accompanied by a rich orange sauce. It was very tender and juicy and didn't seem greasy at all despite the confit method of preparation. I did order the Potatoes Dauphinoise as a side to go along with my main course. Unfortunately, the potatoes were just slightly cold. I didn't mind that much since they took them off of the bill and gave me fries instead (due to the time it would take to cook another Gratian). The highlight of the meal was the dessert though which was one of the best that I've ever had. I started and ended my meal with a carpaccio and my dessert would be this awesome pineapple carpaccio. It was sublime. You had the fresh pinapple along with this wonderful vodka lime foam that provided a little bit of tartness in order to balance out the sweetness of the coconut ice cream. This dish made the experience here more than worth while and I'm glad I was convinced to spend the extra £3 for the three course set menu. read more

+ went on a Monday night with reservations for the 3 course meal for £25 + seated promptly by the window + mushroom appetizer, I thought it was okay, but the others who ordered the chicken and the salmon thought it was FAB + main course: consensus that the duck is absolutely amazing (I don't like duck) + creme brulee dessert was really good. Really can't beat a three course French meal for £25 especially at a place in the city with fabulous views for drinks post dinner. Check toptable as they often have deals! read more

This place is just always so perfect. They could be lazy with their privileged real estate. But instead everyone is striving to serve and make one's visit pleasant. The food was excellent, the wine correct and it remains a great celebratory lunch spot in the city. read more

I went to this place once it has a somewhat surreal roof top terrace which gave me a sense of 'fakeness' it felt very much like a simulated environment and the sense of simulation was very apparent! So much so that I felt like I was in 'Sim City'. The view from the terrace was amazing though nothing like was you normally would see. However I am not a fan of this place and I will probably not go again Drinks was pretty ok on the pricey side but not too exorbitant. On the whole not impressed! read more

This spot is a great all-around restaurant serving French cuisine in the City of London. The ambience is casual but sophisticated, and the food is on point. I shared escargots as a starter (soaked in butter and delicious). For my main course, I had the filet de bœf and it did not disappoint! My co-workers also enjoyed their meals very much. One tip is that the restaurant has a reasonably priced set menu. And the venue has a heated outdoor terrace that looks like a great place for a drink. I'll be back next time I'm in London! read more

I love the whole set up of this place. After making the ascent to the top of No.1 Poultry you enter through the trendy garden on the roof terrace. It's a great place to drink with friends in the summer time and Coq D'Argent has a comprehensive team of sommeliers on hand with wine and champagne selections. Food (I've not eaten in the restaurant but I've sampled the canapes) is delicious - they do a mean foie gras and despite being a French restaurant they have chunky chips down to an art. read more

Well worth the meander down an alley and up an elevator. Fantastic spot for a post-work business dinner. Great service, busy but not crowded, and standard wine list (agree that the new world wines are quite marked-up, but 2-3x retail is typically standard). Delicious selections - my soup was particularly fantastic - but with enough variation to give everyone something to choose from - no worries on dietary restrictions here, they can accomodate. read more

Came here on a Friday night, busy time but a good mix of people, from regulars to business diners to groups of friends. Busy, but not overwhelmingly so - the bar wasn't overcrowded at all. I can see that changing when the outdoor terrace is a bit less cold. The elevators are inside the building - good signs, but you kind of have to know where you are going. They have multiple set menus as well as the a la carte version, kind of a cool idea I think - makes the choices easier, and all/most of the items just come off the main menus anyway. We ended up choosing a set menu, and it was an excellent choice. Service is excellent. Attentive but not overbearing staff, great communication about kitchen timing, etc. The sommelier was a bit pushy at the beginning of the meal, but very nice and I think just wanted to make sure that we had choice. Food was well done, rich, and full of flavor. We lapped up every bite. Portions were on the small side, but perfect - because the food was so rich. We tried a rabbit dish, and a lamb shank. The lamb was fall off the bone, and both meat dishes were cooked to the right temperature. I'm sure we could pick at something, but overall the experience was great. Note that it is expensive, so not great value. But - knowing that is was going to be overpriced going in helps - so not docking for that. Enjoyable evening for sure. read more

You can feel 'exclusive' while taking a tiny lift to the roof garden restaurant in the middle of the City. However, the reception area is too small so it could be packed in peak hours. Anyway, bar is fine and ambience is ok. You can sit down in a peaceful mind. Services are smart and efficient. They can survive unanticipated questions about wine and production years, and matching dishes, so on. Food quality is fair. Size is good for women. Perhaps overpriced, thus risking to be not value for money for some guests. However, a good place for your first memorable evening date within the City (for a drink only, I would rather recommend Royal Exchange though). read more

I visit Coq D'argent regularly mostly in the summer time due to the fantastic roof garden and views across the city. The food is great here and beautifully presented by friendly and helpful staff. You can just visit for drinks, you dont have to eat and when the sun is shining the roof garden is full of people who live or work nearby ejoying a drink above the rooftops. There is also a viewpoint which overlooks the Royal Exchange. You reach Coq D'argent by lift and takes you straight up into the garden. One of my favorite places to eat and drink in London. Not cheap but that is more than made up for in the food, atmosphere and views. read more

Pretty nice place. Perfect for a business dinner, or just to spend some quality time with the loves ones. It has a classy atmosphere and decoration improves it a lot. Food is high quality, always prepared good, a wide range of dishes and drinks can be found in the menu. Prices are a bit high, but thats understandable. Staff are always polite, serving either food or drinks with style and being welcoming. Recommended! read more

One of my favourite places for brunch on a Saturday morning. If you're happy to spend a little extra (maybe for a special occasion or something similar) you certainly won't be disappointed with the quality and execution of the menu, ambience, service and beautiful panoramic views of The City. read more

Absolutely impeccable service from the moment you walk in the door. Beautiful food (I particularly recommend the chocolate sorbet!) and lovely surroundings: very calming, the perfect place for a celebratory dinner. They were so helpful with our dietary requirements and were even able to accommodate a friend's restrictive FODMAP diet with no problems whatsoever. Amazing selection of wine too. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The rooftop balcony at Coq D'Argent is amazing. The view is absolutely stunning and the venue itself is large, which is a great way to avoid overcrowding. The drinks were reasonably priced for London rooftops, although my friends and I waited a long time to be served at the bar (there was a long queue). The crowd is quite mixed, but mostly consists of people coming straight from work. The staff are friendly are overall you get a good value for money. NO ENTRY FREE! Just check in advance to see that there are no private parties going on when you plan to go. read more

My friends and I came here for dinner on Friday night in the winter, despite the restaurant's popularity for its roof terrace in the summer. No one was outside, but you could see the nice foliage and the outdoor tables, and inside it was very busy and lively. They have an amazing raw seafood selection on ice right behind the reception when you arrive. It took an unusually long time for the two people there to process the coats of the 5 of us who had just come up the lift, but shortly thereafter we were seated at a nice table right near the entrance. We ordered from the set menu, which is 28 pounds for 2 courses and 32 pounds for 3. I thought that was surprisingly affordable. I ordered the escargots and slow cooked lamb shank, and my dining companions got the jerusalem artichoke veloute and the sea bass, and the black truffle risotto and the apple parfait. I really enjoyed my escargots and my friend said the veloute was solid, but the real standouts were mains, the lamb shank and the black truffle risotto. They were such large portions and the lamb shank was completely falling off the bone, and the black truffle risotto was to die for. The sea bass was recommended by the server, but that paled in comparison to our two other choices. And to finish it off, the apple parfait was simply stunning. It looks like a granny smith apple, but that's really white chocolate colored green and there is a sour apple cream inside. It was such a novelty! I thought the restaurant was exceptionally good value and I would definitely recommend it for an affordable nice dinner. We didn't get to enjoy a view or the garden area, but that's just another reason to return in the summer! read more

The scene is beautiful. Beautiful well dressed Londoners. Beautiful views and really nice patio space but a little smoky in the drink part. If you dine outside in the fancy restaurant, there is a canopy over your head if you are worried about the London weather. I found the service to be pretty mixed. I think most parties are there for business so no one complains. They have a smart setup where you start a tab with a credit card and they give you a new card that you can present around the place to order more drinks so you can wander about. Food wasn't bad but maybe more fun for pre or post dinner drinks? read more

go, but go when there's a deal on. this is a cool place, no doubt about it. The rooftop terrace/garden is fantastic and although the clientele mostly City suits it doesn't have that feel that you need to be one of them to fit in. The cocktails are average, I agree with some of the other reviews on this one - if its touting itself as a five star eaterie/bar/hip cool place then the cocktails should be top hotel bar standard, and they aint. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, light, atmospheric, I am real fan of the space. I've eaten here on my own £ and thought it was nice but extortionate. I've eaten here on a toptable deal and been much happier. The set menus for a deal are good, the service is very good, but really I think go for the whole experience rather than just what arrives on the place - its one of those places. read more

Had lunch here with a friend one cold February day and really enjoyed this light and airy space on the roof of No 1 Poultry, just a couple of minutes walk from the Bank of England. Too cold to sit outside though the smokers were braving it under the heaters, and they provide blankets too! Our set price lunch on the Evening Standard deal - an annual promotion worth looking out for - was very good value though trying to find a bottle of wine under £30 was hard. We ate in the Grill which is less formal than the restaurant and right by the bar. Tables next to the window look out on the terrace and the service was good. The set menu food was tasty and, as importantly, affordable and included an aperitif. In the summer the terrace looks like a great place to meet for drinks - if you earn a City salary... read more

I struggled to originally find the place as I was looking for a conventional door and then realised access was through its own private elevator. I came for an quick early breakfast and was surprised to find it very quiet compared to other local establishment at the same time. Service was very friendly on arrival and my waitress was fun and bubbly, even with it being very early. I ended up getting the scrambled egg with smoked salmon and brioche. Salmon was great quality and eggs were perfectly cooked, slightly runny but very creamy. The brioche was average and I seemed to get the end, likely because I was one of the first in the restaurant. I would recommend and will be coming back to try the other menus. (Visit - 22/10/2015 Breakfast) read more