Visiting from Los Angeles and having High Tea here is definitely worth it! Great service, yummy and…read moreinteresting foods that will fill you up (we couldn't finish everything) and great photo opportunities. The one bald guy was really rude to us (prob why he's bald) but everyone else was beyond kind and gave us amazing service!

My friend, daughter and I went to London earlier in the week and this was our first meal there. It…read morewas so so good, such a great way to start off our trip. We went for afternoon tea with cocktails. The place was beautiful. Our server was so friendly and down to earth- I love how attentive they were to my daughter's allergies. The price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone visiting London.

Drake & Morgan is a restaurant which specialises in cocktails, located a short walk from Kings…read moreCross and St Pancras stations, in the new "Great Northern" development between King's Cross station and the shops and eateries of Coal Drop Yard. The restaurant is pretty big, with a spacious high-ceilinged ground floor room (I'd guess with at least 50 covers) and an even larger but more intimate dining area downstairs. Seating is a mixture of tables, banquettes. The decor features lots of black shiny tiles, particularly in the bathrooms (which also have black ceilings and floors), which makes them a bit gloomy, although atmospheric... But they were spotlessly clean. We dropped by for lunch. Stopping outside at 12 noon, we saw the brunch menu posted outside, and thought it offered us a reasonable range of options. As we were being shown to our table, we asked the member of staff at the entrance whether this menu was still available, and he told us it was. I have to say he was pretty cool and offhand with us; but more of that later. When the waitress arrived, the menus she gave us were for lunch (and cocktails), which had rather fewer options for me; I'm vegetarian but the only options available to me you were in fact all vegan. I asked about the breakfast menu and she said that had ceased being served at 11:30. We pointed out that the menu was still outside, and she said she would get it sorted. She was very pleasant and amenable. In the end, I ordered the Rainbow bowl salad, at £15.95. My friend ordered the similar duck salad, at £16.95 with us. I had a sparkling water £3.25 and my friend the first of two glasses of Pinot Grigio £9.95. The food arrived reasonably quickly, and the waitress was very pleasant. Afterwards, my friend had the gooseberry crème brûlée at £8.95 (and his second glass of Pinot Grigio) and I had the breakfast tea. With a donation to the Maggie's Cancer charity, and service charge at 12.5%, the total bill for lunch came to just over £78 (so, without the wine, about £55). The food was perfectly flavourful and there was a reasonable amount of it, but it was on the pricey side for a casual lunch. But that would not have mattered were it not for the service from other members of staff. As well as our frosty door manager, I went to the main counter to ask the manager and the bar waiter where it was. They said it was on the lower floor; when I asked the way they said "down the stairs", as if that were obvious and I was an idiot. I asked where the stairs were, and they pointed them out (on the other side of the restaurant, and behind a partition, from where we'd been seated). None of this was done with anything approaching a smile, which struck me as patronising and supercilious. When we left, another couple said goodbye to the doorman; without even looking up, or smiling, he mumbled a goodbye. So really, only our waitress was pleasant, and the three gentlemen didn't make us feel welcome at all. Perhaps, given my friend and I are 60+ and 80+, we simply weren't cool enough for them?

This was a hit or miss depending on how you see things. First off, the restaurant is beautiful…read more It's located in a business area next to lots of eatery. The grand entrance with the flower arch is beautiful. Patio seating looks out to the courtyard and all the chairs offer blankets for the chilly days/nights. We checked in with the hostess for a table which was seat yourself outside. The downfall with sitting outside was, you would have to go inside to the bar to place your order. There's a number on each table that you have to tell the bartender when ordering. There seemed to be one bartender the time I was ordering which did take a while. The two other guest ended up ordering from someone else and was done before I even had a chance to order. I don't know if he was new or overwhelmed, but it was slow. It did take a while to received our food as well. People that ordered after me did get theirs way before us. Food, was ok. The flatbread was good but nothing major to rave about. The halibut I believe it was, that was quite nice. Served with a nice curry sauce. Chicken skewers, very dry and the halloumi was ok. Margarita was nice which was great. They didn't have the rose I wanted but was offered something else. Overall, service was ok. Ambiance was pretty chill outside. But the whole layout is quite nice. It's a beautiful restaurant by all mean.

Great ambiance, very well priced drinks and a wonderful location. £5.5 for a tequila is a win in my…read morebook.

We had an absolutely unforgettable dinner at The Lighterman which we chose because it's positioned…read moreright on the gorgeous canalside of Granary Square in King's Cross and was the PERFECT way to kick off our European cross-country friends vacation. The location on the river was stunning and mysterious, with sexy, moody lighting that made the whole place feel like a chic scene out of a movie. Exactly the vibe we were going for as we like to give expensive, stylish, and fun feels. We started with three amazing appetizers: a beautifully fresh seafood starter, a creamy burrata, and a delicate carpaccio. Then came the flatbreads straight from the wood oven which was crispy, bold, and just what we needed for sharing. For mains, the burgers were juicy and really elevated, the trout was perfectly cooked and flaky, and every bite tasted just as good as it looked (kinda small though). The drinks were fabulous! Especially the martinis, which were smooth, cold, and exactly what we needed. 4 starts is because the service wasn't that great, like, seriously. So much so that I would rather not talk about it and just give the -1 star. Stylish atmosphere, gorgeous river views, and great food and drinks... The Lighterman absolutely delivered on every level for our celebration dinner. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a sexy, special night out in London.

Very trendy, well decorated brunch spot in Clerkenwell. The staff were kind enough to find me a…read morewalk-in table for three on a Saturday afternoon. Gorgeous greenery and decorations in a natural-lit space. In terms of food, my eggs benedict were delicious. I paid about £9.5 for just the eggs and ham hock on an English muffin with hollaindaise sauce, which is a bit steep given the portions, but I'm a fan of smaller portions (healthier!) and I suppose the atmosphere/aesthetics factor makes up for it in the marketplace!

Oh, B&H...What do I do with you? I loved the decor but the location wasn't massively convenient…read more The cocktails were great (and tasted like alcohol, hurray) but the food was a bit of a miss.... I'll start from the beginning. I got a last minute reservation here last Friday. We were seated promptly on the terrace which is mega cute for a date night. Funky patterned armchairs, greenery hanging from every wall and ceiling fixture, candles flickering...So lovely! We started with some cocktails. These took a little while to arrive. But, when the drinks don't taste like someone watered down the booze AND it's about 40% cheaper than cocktails elsewhere in London, the wait is a privilege. We moved on to food, which *just* didn't get to the 4 star rating. We split a mushroom tart appetizer which was pretty underwhelming. It was served chilled, but tasted like it had been in a refrigerator for a while. Meh. Then, we ordered some mains. They were out of the burger. I understand this happens, but there weren't a ton of choices on the menu anyhow and it was only 8pm. No matter, we got a chicken curry and the lamb. It was okay. Nothing was a disaster, and it was served relatively promptly, and warm, but it just wasn't particularly memorable in any way. I actually had to look the menu back up just now to remember what we ordered. Overall, probably a great place for drinks, and I've heard good things about the brunch. If you're planning to be out in the area, dinner might be fine. We could have just caught them on an off night.

Service was really nice. I came for a late night meal sonic dosnt really get to experience the…read morewhole menu but from what I did have, the food was great! The chef even got us something from the menu that wasnt even available during the hours. They made sure we were pleased. I would like to come again in the evening so I can try more things from the menu.

I came here for dinner with some colleagues. I had been craving a salad and some veggies. I have…read morenever tasted a gooseberry so I decided to go with that one. If you've never had that before, I would describe it as a marriage between a blueberry and pickled olive. It's more tart and sour. It's not what I expected and I am not a fan of the gooseberry. Though, luckily, I do like beets! I love that beets are popular here in London. Of course, for balance, I ordered a small portion of the Mac and cheese with truffle (add 2 pounds more). It was pretty good! I cleaned the entire bowl. The service at this place is really good. We were seated right away (perhaps because my colleague made a reservation). Their menu has a wide variety for everyone.

Stopped by this place once I got check-in at my hotel as it was across the street…read more The Atmosphere was nice and the people kind. The food was tasty (Super salad & fish and chips) and fresh. I enjoyed the views and again the food. I'd come back again.

Fish and chips were very tasty…read more Cream on zucchini soup was very good Steamed veggies were very Al dente and could have steamed longer Calamari was plump and tasty. Wings had a great flavor, but were boiled. Was my first wing in the UK - possibly how they are cooked here. Was very juicy and almost tasted slimy. Not saying it was bad - just very different from what I am used to. Service was spotty. Our first night eating there, the service was great - attentive and quick. The second night we ate there, it was busier and the service was much slower and much less attentive. Waited almost 15 minutes after the meal for our check, even though asking for it multiple times.

A strong 4 stars for our recent brunch visit to Tom's Kitchen…read more.. Here are my notes: -bloody mary -Slovenian wine -excellent service -chicken schnitzel -high char/nice to child -spacious/clean Any meal I can enjoy with my husband and bebe where I'm served bloody marys, nice chilled white wine from Slovenia, a bangin' Chicken Schnitzel in a chill, relaxed, beautiful space...I'm a fan. They were also nice to my kid and didn't act like I'd brought an alien for a meal, so two thumbs up from him, too! Come for brunch - they'll certainly treat you well. *super close to DLR stations.

Basic restaurant in the Canary Wharf area. Ok food and not too expensive, Best of all, we were…read moreable to get a table, sit and hear each other.

Came here for a quick dinner and had a very meh experience. We chose to eat outside as indoors was…read morea level of thumping music and noise that made it impossible to have a conversation. We asked upon arrival if we could have the heat lamps turned on to help with the cold outside, but that never happened. Service was very sporadic and we could never get the same person twice so you kept having to repeat your requests - the only time I got prompt service was as soon as they put down the food they immediately asked for payment. :) We ordered the fish & chips and the bangers & mash and a daily soup. Asking a question of what the daily soup was required the server to disappear to find the answer, and only returned with half an answer. Both of the main dishes were fiiiine, but given the fact that they gave us the food but no utensils or napkins and took a long while to get those to us the food had gone pretty cold by then. Honestly, this entire experience could have been a lot better with better service all around.

Such a welcoming atmosphere, they had an amazing artist perform some classics which was amazing to…read morewatch as I was there by myself. The Sunday roast was so so good and the portions for the chicken was so big I struggled to finish it, the roast was so well balance with the veg and was exactly what I needed after a long week.