A great friend of mine wrongfully opted to have their Birthday drinks in this establishment. It was not a pleasurable experience. The bar smelled of sewage. The bar staff were incredibly rude, cared more about singing the atrocious pop music being blared by the DJ, and were slower than a disabled snail. I asked for a bottle of Rose, to which horrid waiter replies 'Which one?', i say, 'I'm sorry, i haven't seen a wine list, just give me the cheapest bottle' (I'm a cheapskate OK?), he thrusts a menu under my nose and petulantly walks off. So i browse the menu - THERE IS ONLY ONE ROSE OPTION ON THERE???!!! That just sums the place up; groups of predatory lads circle the place looking for the nights prey, fake tanned girls in minimal clothing dance with said men; it's painful. There's also a restaurant in the upstairs of the bar, but i've never eaten there so it'd be unfair to comment. read more

Living Room - Wine Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Living Room on Heddon Street works well for me for an afternoon work drink. Service is sharp, drink range is good, the staff are very helpful and usually pretty sexy. I miss Rae and her singing on a Wednesday but other than that the place is super consistent. Food is always good. Relaxing stylish venue read more

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Another place that I'd like to give 4 stars for, but unfortunately the service at the bar was so incredibly slow, it grated on me to stand there so long. There was only one person serving at the bar and maybe 5 or 6 people waiting patiently. But when it takes 10-15 minutes to get a bottle of wine on a relatively quiet Tuesday while your friends wait outside, it was not a good start. However we went on to have dinner, really great atmosphere, good table service. I ordered a vegetarian green thai curry, and not actually being a vegetarian myself found it completely delicious. great place for groups, easy to hear yourselves chat over dinner, and considering its location great prices. Will definitely go back, and hope for better bar service. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots in London! I used to work around the corner and this became my local for two years. It's reasonably priced, the decor is fantastic (it's got a sleek and sophisticated feeling) and the staff is always friendly. Heddon Street is a little gem in the West End, and if it's nice out, sit out on the patio! If it's rainy out (which it likely will be) try to snag one of the couches next to the fireplace. They are a cozy spot, perfect for a bottle (or two, or four) of wine. Recommendations: Bloody Mary's - one of the best you can find in London other than OXO Tower. Wine - I probably drank too much of it here. Food: caesar salad, club sandwich, fish'n'chips, hummus (good for a snack while drinking), and to be honest, that's all I've tried since this was pretty much our watering hole. Needless to say, it's a great venue, busy on the weeknights with people from the West End. If you're looking for a good pub to have a long lunch, or a drink after work, this is the place to be! Oh, check out the toilets too. You might have a hard time finding the right door downstairs, but the walls are carpeted, and they play British comedians. read more

My friend introduced me to this place and I am kind of surprised in all my walking along Regents Street that I never discovered this place. Heddon Street is a cute little area off of Regents Street with a number of different bars/clubs. Upon arriving at The Living Room, it looks very upscale and is very trendy, but the prices for food and drinks are still reasonable. Lauren made a reservation for us, knowing that it gets very busy. When we arrived they took us to our table, which was cute, but in a little black dress with heels, it was a bit difficult to maneuver a bench. It was quite loud so it was difficult to have a conversation, but I liked the atmosphere. The items on the menu all looked delicious. We decided to start with a antipasto deli board. It was great and just right for three people. I ordered the risotto with smoked chicken. It was ok, but it wasn't the best risotto I've had, in fact some of the risotto was under cooked and the smoked chicken was a bit on the tough side... We did try the Sticky Toffee Pudding, it was nice (because it is Sticky Toffee Pudding), but nothing super special. The reason I like the Living Room is when the restaurant closes, a DJ starts spinning tunes, and you can dance or you can just have your drinks at the bar. It was a very eclectic crowd... which made for some highly entertaining moments. Just a caution, if you are going to the toilet, finding the door is a little challenging, especially after a few drinks as the door is meant to look just like the wall. read more

Not at all what you'd expect from the name... it sounds like it'd be cozy and subdued... like there'd be comfy sofas in soft greens and moody votive candles. But since it couldn't be further from that... the quicker you get that preconceived notion out of your head, the more likely you are to have a good time. I came here with a friend after work when I was really in need of an after-work place for a drink... which was exactly what this scene was... it's like everyone there was in the same mode - and it was *really* packed. We couldn't get a table, so we just sat at the bar - and even that was complicated, it was a mission to find a decent spot. Once you get over the image the name conjures up, the atmosphere is nice...the ceilings are really high, warm wood flooring, there are lots of different areas... even a place with private tables just for drinks. Our bartender was super-nice... really friendly, and he didn't get annoyed when we asked him a million questions - he was one of those personable bartenders who's really good at what he does. We decided to order a bottle of wine - there were tons of moderately priced options to choose from, and what we ended up with was good. They don't normally sell food at the bar, but since we couldn't get a table, our bartender was nice enough to help us out... we just had some antipasti and bruschetta... which took *forever* to get, but was good. The scene is *super* social... people definitely go here to meet other people. We met and talked to so many guys at the bar... and for the smokers, there's a whole other social scene happening outside. This is a moderately priced place for a moderate evening; mostly just good for after work, certainly not would-be memorable occasions. read more

Me and a friend literally stumbled onto this area and were so excited to see this beautiful open-air restaurant around. Reminded me of this one alley in SF that houses a bunch of cute restaurants Drinks: Rose champagne, Torrontes wine, and Malbec. Great price for the sizes Decor: Upscale cool and trendy-ish Ordered: Appetizers: Vietnamese rolls - wouldnt recommend. a little dry and not what i'm sued to (had to reduce one star for this) Dishes: Moroccan Lamb Sandwich: Nicely spiced, with just enough of a kick Mozzerella Sandwich: this my friend inhaled This place took me back to Cali, where my heart of hearts is, so will definitely come back when the weather is nice and im feeling homesick! read more

By the name you can decipher that Living Room is meant to be a home from home. They do not succeed. I've been here many times and it is lacking something I cannot put a name to. The food is contemporary English and good quality. The prices aren't bad either. The first floor is the main dining area and a decent size with simple clean cut décor. The ground floor houses a long bar and the other seating area. Out of the two floors I recommend eating upstairs, it is a slightly more intimate. Problem with the Living Room is the service can be hit and miss. The floor staff can seem aloof and uninterested and the bar staff when busy are inexorably slow. The kind of pretentious people who frequent the Living Room aren't my type. It truly is men in suits chasing after the least clad ladies. read more

Hip and trendy and a pianist they plays some classic pieces. This is definately a more upmarket bar hidden away off Regent street and in the famous Heddon street which of course is packed with other bars I am yet to compare it in terms of price but I would definatly rate the food we shared (platter) and the extensive drink menu...Summer breeze give me another!.. Tip: Single and looking for eye candy or a prententious future man perhaps try here - you never know your luck. read more

The food is excellent - have the english comfort food along with entres and the more stylish date foods The beer is good. Prices are reasonable (10-20pounds per person) The athmosphere is superb (have outside seating where you can see people walk by. it's hidden from the main streets so it's quiet) The service... well this is where the failure happens. There was only one waitress working the whole restaurant. So it wasn't quite the waiteress fault but.. it was about 10 different tables she was trying to juggle by herself. For this reason our check took 15 minutes, our receipt another 15 minute, and getting our beer took about 15-20 mninutes) I want to add they have quite an entertaining toilets here. read more

I'm split with this bar. The restaurant part is great. The piano guy is fab. The toilets play BBC radio 2 (I think) which amuses me. Nicholas Pasons talking while you're in the loo is weird but amusing if you're a bit drunk. But the rest of the place confuses me. It drags in a strange bunch of people who aren't that nice. The atmosphere in here always falls a bit flat. If you're with great people, then you'll have fun. Otherwise you'll just leave and shrug your shoulders. The staff do look after you. But a little too well. Don't ge tme wrong, they're lovely. But when you've got a bar tab of £750, you don't expect them to bill you for £1000. They did. And our heads hurt the next day. So I'd go, but I would keep hold of my card until they learn to count. And no, the hangover wasn't worth what was a very messy night. read more

Pro Good food Nice ambiance Large selection of wine by the glass Con Chilly (-1 star) Got the wrong starter and the wrong side-dish with the main course (-1 star) read more

I discover this place thanks to workmates with who we had some drinks after works sometimes Well located, 2 minutes walk from Piccadilly Tube Station, in a quiet street where people share drinks. With nice weather, we can stand up outside ;) This place is nice: live music is playing (piano) which add value in the atmosphere and change from others places around! Prices are really correct for common drinks like beer, wine and spirit. Staff is always friendly and everybody is welcome! I did not have the chance yet to eat there, but sure I will find an occasion for this ;-) Bring workmates and/or friends and enjoy :) read more

I much prefer this bar during the summer months when there is quite extensive seating outside, alongside lots of other bars/restaurants in Heddon Street. It has a lovely cafe culture around here. Inside it is quite large and noisy, the restaurant area is fine at lunch time, but in the evenings, it get's a little too much. You can hire out areas in the evenings if there is a group of you, I think they charge your credit card for 3 bottles of wine, which they take off your bill at the end. Decent bar snacks. read more

Had a very nice dinner here. Pricey, but very nice. The steak was cooked exactly how we ordered it, the cocktails were tasty, the service was friendly. From the perspective of someone looking to get a nice bite to eat instead of sitting in the bar trying to pick someone up its a nice place to go. That being said, most of this place is the bar, so keep that in mind. read more

Went here for dinner - food was decent. The atmosphere was different then what I had pictured - more of a sleek bar feel with wood accents, not a cozy place. Still the scene is okay, and the service was good. Not a place to write home about. It is in a great area in Mayfair off of Old Bond St. - lots to peruse after dinner or drinks. read more

Hello London, it's party time. I was visiting some family in London and us lovely ladies spent an evening here and just had an amazing time. Great music, drinks, and fun crowd. Want reasonably priced (...it's London, remember) drinks and a pretty place? It's the living room you're looking for. read more

Pretty nice food went for a work Christmas Party. Very organised at dealing with our large party (and all the other large parties) and not at the expense of quality. Waiting staff were really friendly and keen to bring drinks including some excellent cocktails. read more

A bit lacking in atmosphere when I came but it was early on a Tuesday night during a tube strike, so give them the benefit of the doubt. I liked the fact that it's hidden away and the happy hour Mexican Rose cocktail slipped down nicely. It is a tiny bit pricey though, but then you are right in the centre of the West End. Worth another look... read more

This place is excellent. Food was very good. Service was fantastic, and the vibe was hip, cool but not pretencious. Had a really nice time and would certainly recommend. Also - prices were really responsable for the quality of the food. read more

On a quiet side street, just off busy Regent street, nestled amongst a whole host of little dining establishments, sits The Living Room. Updated mid-century modern seems to be the design element, but I would have appreciated a few more fabrics around to muffle the noise a bit. I had to speak quite loudly to my dining partner and we were off in a relatively secluded corner of the restaurant. I got all soppy and romantic feeling over at least half the songs the piano man sang for us (modern pop for the piano). So that could be good if you're on a date. We ordered a bunch of starters so that we could try more of what they had on offer. All the starters were tasty, but I preferred the rabbit, the ham hock and the crab cakes. Service was good, except when it came to bill time. We'd booked in with a special from toptable, but that didn't show up on the first bill we received, we had to remind them (and that's the first time I've ever had to do that with toptable specials at a restaurant). Secondly, the special was a 2 for 1 on starters and mains. But they decided that we could only get two of our starters off the price, not the third (we'd ordered 6 in total). We didn't feel like sending the bill back a second time, but we weren't impressed. We probably won't be going back, and that's unfortunate, as we had enjoyed our evening up to that point. read more

This bar and restaurant is centrally located; the staff are friendly, but despite promises of closing at 1am, it actually shuts depending on how many customers are left.. therefore don't get your hopes up unless there's quite a few people there... A nice, fairly smart place, but without that cosy feel. read more

Friends took us to the Living Room and we enjoyed it. Huge bar area (and it gets bigger when the weather is nice because you can take your drinks out on to Heddon Street). You'll spend more time nodding uh-huh because it is hard to hear on the inside. Service is friendly and attentive, and they didn't take too much of my money for the food. Intimate date place = no. Fun place to stop for a drink or meal with friends and then walk to Picadilly = yes. read more

The Living Room is one of those places that you need to know exists in order to find it, remember it and return. It's tucked away down Heddon Street, just off the bustling main drag of Regent Street, providing respite from the crowds and hordes of tourists. I first came here for a networking event and thoroughly enjoyed the space, the length of the bar, the light, modern decor. Then I returned for lunch last weekend and it was sadly disappointing. Of five main courses, priced so that you'd expect something of a decent size, four looked like slightly overgrown starters. I'm a light eater anyway, but even so, the best part of my herb-crusted cod with pesto risotto, was the risotto. The herb crust lacked taste and although the cod looked as if it had been baked to perfection, each bite felt slightly undercooked. Only the fish and chips looked golden and worthy of its price tag, but the general consensus of the four lads with me was that everything was a bit small, tasted all right but not great and that included the chips which were apparently unforgivably below par. We didn't stay for dessert and one waiter almost tipped a plate on me whilst clearing lucky save. For drinks with friends I would go back, but for food I'll be going elsewhere. read more

Great place to eat. Impeccable service, impressive location and classy ambient. Definitely recommended.

Solid three stars because the food was good, but nothing special and slightly overpriced, but I suppose that is a result of it's awesome hidden location. Great for spotting cute guys at happy hour. Drinks are decently strong. Came here with a large party that gradually shrunk in size throughout the night, hostess and servers very accommodating. Live music from a great band on Friday nights. Wish we had this restaurant in NYC too! read more

I've been to this place loads of times. Food is decent if not brilliant, bar is usually busy without being totally rammed, service is pretty good and prices are reasonable. Decent cocktails too and last bottle of rose I had was good for the price. Nice in the summer as there is an outdoor area with a pretty aspect over Heddon St. read more

Me and 4 friends decided to have an early dinner there. We are all in our early 20s, but we were celebrating so we were well dressed, etc. However, the moment we walk in, the hostess immediately leads us to their worst table, right next to the kitchen, although there were at least 3 or 4 other free tables. They have an 'open' kitchen so instead of having a quiet and pleasant evening we spent 2 hours listening to the kitchen staff shouting at each other. And that was not the worst part of it all. Our server was incredibly rude. First, he comes to take our orders and doesn't ask us at all if we are ready to order. Then, when some of us take a bit longer to order (not more than a minute) he starts tutting and sits right next to me! Apparently he didn't feel like standing up for us, so he decided that it's OK to sit down. All in all, horrible atmosphere, rude staff, undeserved pretentiousness. Avoid. read more