We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

I have Celiac Disease and was thrilled to come across this stall in the market. The difficult part…read morewas deciding which gluten- and dairy-free baked treats to buy. They have so many options! The service was super friendly and prompt. We decided on a GF DF carrot cake slice with the most amazing frosting/cream layers. We also wanted a mince pie because we don't have those in our home country. I also enjoyed a peanut butter cup. The treats were delicious but not as sweet as they would have been in the US. If this was anywhere near my house, I would visit every weekend!

Thought this was a brick and mortar bakery but turns out to be a bake stall at Borough Market. No…read moreproblem with that, just not the experience I'd hoped. So hard to find good GF bakeries. We tried several things that were delicious. Still working on this small carrot cake. Failed to take photo first, sorry. Loved the coconut in the icing. Nice and rich, moist and chewy. Delicious.

Giving this place 4 stars. The food and cocktails were spectacular, the service left a lot to be…read moredesired. I'm visiting from the States and this place was an excellent stop. We had a party of 13 so I understand there would be somewhat of a wait and that the whole Dining experience might take a while. We dined on a Tuesday night and the place was quite busy! It took at least 30 minutes from sitting down to get our drinks and another 10 on top of that for them to bring out some bottles of water. It seemed like our server was training someone new. They could have been more efficient, but it took a long time for them both to go around the table and enter in our orders. We were at a work after hours function so we all ordered from the 3 courses for 45 quid option. All of the starters sounded good, but I was slightly disappointed in the drunken dumplings as there were only 2, but the presentation was cool with them pouring the broth into the bowl at the table. I wish I had ordered the cheddar and shrimp toasties as they looked quite good! This place has awesome & fun cocktails, hence the Alchemist name. I didn't realize this at first so ordered a Mai Tai which was not nearly as exciting as some of what my colleagues ordered. Second time around I ordered the red zombie which came out smoking with a test tube vial of absinthe to add in! Definitely cool, but also a bit strong. I had the ribeye steak for my main. It was delicious! The cauliflower and potatoes very good too. Had the next level chocolate brownie for dessert. My only thought is it could have used a bigger scoop of ice cream compared to the size of the brownie but it was delicious! So good, in fact, that I had to finish every last crumb. The ambiance was nice. The bathroom was clean, but a little hard to locate. All in all, I would definitely come back if in the area again.

One of the better cocktail menus I've ever experienced anywhere in the world. The presentation was…read morefantastic, but the flavors were also spot on. Very unique, yet approachable. We did not eat, but would absolutely recommend the cocktail experience.

Seeing that I'm British and been living in California this Bakery is an interesting one to try and…read morewas keen to see if the items are ''authentic American''. Well.. They come pretty close! Can't say I am all that impressed though. Red Velvet Cupcake - The frosting is so sweet and the Cake a little on the dry side. I like my Cakes to be moist. They're pricey too at £2.65 a pop. I thought paying the equivalent of £1.90 - £2.20 a Cupcake was a lot in California but I can't say I didn't expect it here in Britain as everything is more expensive. I do like the location of the Bakery, right near where my Hubby used to work and less than a mile from our beloved Thai Van (best Yellow Chicken Curry in The City btw!). Aside from the regular sized Cupcakes they also sell mini Cupcakes (£1.35) Brownies (£2.50-$3.75) and Whoopie Pies (£3.25) as well as whole Cakes from Sponge (£22 upwards) to Cheesecake (£26) and Pies (Pumpkin, Pecan, Mississippi Mud (£32-£36) ect. *There are also 3 other locations around London with the newest being in Islington in the Angel Building as well as a Food Truck (look at me becoming all ''American'').. or Van I guess I should be calling it that serves local Festivals.

Red velvet is delicious! Lemon raspberry is good too but too sweet. The others are okay. It's a…read moregood bakery but cakes are a bit over baked and dry and frosting too sweet.

I've been here so many times. I travel to London for business regularly and the Polo Bar is near…read morethe hotel I always stay at. The 24 Hour aspect is key. The food is great and the service is always attentive and friendly but the atmosphere is out standing. Polo Bar also has the best Red Velvet Cake on the Planet.

My boyfriend and I were up late and noticed most restaurants were already closed by 9 PM (only the…read morebars were opened). We opted to try this place out and it was definitely a good option knowing that there wasn't much of anything else around. He had a burger with fries and I had their shepherd's pie (highly recommend). It's a bit noisy and it's cramped. Our service just seemed annoyed with everyone so that wasn't great. Otherwise, the food was good for the price.

What a lovely garden experience outside of The Tower of London. It was a nice, relaxing place to…read moregrab a bite after touring. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was tasty, decently priced, and filling.

We were surprised the restaurant is attached to a church? After we wondered down a short hall we…read morewalked into a very open and inviting space. Service we great I had fish sandwich on sourdough roll the fish was crunchy and roll soft. Perfect for me my wife had the ham and cheese (not what it is called) it was soooo large she only ate half.

I was lucky enough to attend an event launch night here and my was I impressed. This Zebrano branch…read morerecently opened and it is definitely my favourite. The decor is very modern (and a little strange) but it works! Not so sure about the concrete tables (literally secured into the floor with the iron rods that you would see on a building site) but hey ho I guess it's "Art". The loos also have that industrial feel as the doors are big, heavy metal doors. But I did like the modern lights that surrounded the bar and dance floor area. Right the good stuff- food and drinks! I will certainly go back for the food, I loved the complimentary canapés on offer - mini cones of salmon and cream cheese with caviar, doughnut type things with beef and gravy (sounds weird, but it's so good!), chicken coated with breadcrumbs and lots of other yummy treats. The cocktails were incredibly good and potent (and all of course made with the wonderful Crystal Head Vodka). A thoroughly great night (the complimentary cocktails, canapés and Prosecco reception were a great bonus).

Ended up here after a not so great night in a local bar and let's face it who can say no to…read morecocktails! Nice venue, we were the only ones there but to be fair it was a Monday night. Had my first espresso martini which was amazing. There was only one member of staff working but he was polite and come up to the table twice to check we were okay and if we needed any more drinks. I would recommend it for cocktails and a chilled weekday drink. Not sure what it would be like on a Friday or Saturday

Not very tasty crepes at all. They looked nice, but for some reason, they tasted sour and had a…read morelimp, gooey texture. Also very expensive for the portion size. Would not recommend.

Since M is a true Parisienne, we had to go and get dessert after our meal…read more I really wanted the Strawberry Delight but I couldn't eat this all by myself so I opted for the Mellow Yellow. Butter, Sugar and Lemon! So simple and yet soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. I hate the bottom part of the cone wrapping was filled with lemon, sugar and butter concoction that it spilled in my coat pocket! UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH - it was a complete mess! BOO! M opted for a savoury crepe - Le Goat!

Wow!! Just finished our amazing breakfast here! We did not have a reservation, but were seated…read morepromptly and had superb service. We started with a mimosa carafe. Delicious! I ordered pancakes with blueberries and bacon, my daughter ordered sea-salt caramel marshmallow pancakes with bananas. Wow! Both of our plates were clean when we finished, and the mimosa carafe was empty as well! Ambiance = awesome as well. All around it was a fabulous breakfast for our last day in London! Definitely recommend!!

We arrived in London early in the morning and needed to kill some time before we could get into our…read moreAirbnb. This place was around the block from where we going to stay. The staff was very attentive and our food was delicious. We had a side of breakfast sausage and shared an offering for people who didn't want pancakes. It had a polenta corn "pancake" with guacamole, arugula and preserved lemon. Delicious! We also enjoyed a very tasty cappuccino and an American coffee. There was a larger group at the table beside us. They loved their pancake dishes. The bacon looked fantastic.....next time. Oh, no! I forgot to take a photo.

The back seating area is superb to come to with friends - feels extremely cosy which is quite nice…read morethroughout the year. The food is decent - I always seem to get something disappointing, but it's moderately good. It feels like it's getting more expensive though, as my husband and I spent £12 and 15 (respectively) the other night, and it wasn't exactly piled high (I was still slightly hungry afterwards), and that was without drinks, bread, or dessert. They also have changed dinner drinks ordering to where they give you a plastic card as your tab. You weigh your plates at the till as normal, but instead of ordering drinks there, you have to do so at your table. (They won't even let you order at the till - they instruct you to go back and order from the table.) It's needlessly complicated for something that should be a simple concept.

Tibits was a great find! I am vegan and gluten-free and my husband is lactose intolerant. Going…read moreout to eat can be quite challenging, especially when travelling to a new place. Finding Tibits was exciting since they had a huge selection of items we could both eat and the food was delicious! I was so thrilled to have so many options that I filled two plates and finished them both! My husband and I returned the following night for more! If you have food allergies you will be excited at the spread at this restaurant. If you don't have food allergies or restrictions, you will be surprised at the amazing flavors the restaurant has evoked from the food! My biggest revelation here was the "egg" salad. I have an egg allergy and haven't touched egg in about 10 years. Egg salad is one of those things that I really miss and Tibits nailed the flavor and texture. They used a spice I hadn't heard of prior (Kala Namak) to get the sulfurous flavor of the egg and it was spot on!