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.

The servers were so friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful. We went with our 7 and 9 year old at…read more11 pm because we are on California time and hadn't eaten yet and it was great. Bangers and mash and toasties. Yum! Plus, the food elevator was really fun to watch.

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.

I felt a bit like a genius because I was choosing a place for several friends to meet up and we all…read morewanted different things. I wanted something with at least one good veggie option, they wanted something with meat, and it had to be somewhere in-between Camden and Canary Wharf, not too pricey, and ideally close to the city because otherwise our Italian friend probably wouldn't make it. And lo and behold.... THE FAT BEAR!!! It was all we wanted and more! This place is sort of tucked away and up some stairs above a pub. It's really just a room and a half, which makes it super cozy and they have a pretty awesome looking bar. It's got warm lighting which makes the atmosphere really nice. Their cocktails were delightful and the service was excellent. I will make a very strange observation that someone working there had a very drunk friend who just sort of made herself at home. Then more joined and it turned into me watching this table of really really drunk people trying to order food. Two of them ended up just falling asleep. It was super strange. Anyway, me being distracted aside, I really loved the cocktail I ordered- Sloe Boat To China, and everyone else seemed happy with theirs. I was dying to try the pimiento cheese starter and the fried pickles. The cheese was particularly sharp and delicious. The pickles were good, but quite skinny (I mean come on, you're in an American restaurant I was expecting some serious pickles). The vegan gumbo was super spicy and delicious. I was impressed and enjoyed it. My husband dropped the ball and ordered the regular jambalaya (with sausage) rather than the seafood one which broke my heart a little bit, because I really wanted to try it. You know, I guess that means we'll just have to come back. Oh also another bonus, this place has brisket which is really hard to find. I can't say how it tastes but my friend said he defo approves (am I becoming more British with these words, or just more annoying?) Anyway, to finish it off I had the oreo cheesecake which the bomb. I love oreos. And it tasted like oreo. So all was right with the world. A wonderful place to come if you have people who want to try American food, or if you have out of town Americans who are too scared to try other food, or if you have hungry friends that want to try cajun food, or if you just want to try some really yummy food.

Went here a while back and am just finally getting to my review. This is hands down the best…read morechicken and waffles i've had in my entire life. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life it's that good. The cocktails were ridiculously good, so good i may have to make a trip to london just to have them again. Stop on by if you want some fantastic food in a chill atmosphere!

Burgers are all about the hype! Ms Bleecker knows her beef, buns, cheese, fries, all of it! NYC to…read moreLondon! Grab one! You'll be glad you did!

Wow, I was really impressed with the burger here! It was great!…read more The exterior is a bit unassuming and I wasn't expecting much, but the Double Cheeseburger was very good: two juicy, smash-style burgers inside of a perfectly warmed sesame bun. The meat was seasoned to perfection and really allowed for the natural beef flavor to come through. There are tons of great options at Spitalfield's and this is probably one of the best spots. I can't wait to visit again during my next London journey.

Kai was my server and he did a great job going through the menu and making recommendations! All the…read morestaff was very friendly. Loved the ambiance...very cool vibe. Highly recommend!

The food was very good and our waitress and the manager were very careful about our food allergies,…read morewhich we greatly appreciate. We were there for the blues jam. I've been singing and playing harmonica for 59 years. I perform professionally in the usa. I signed up but decided to not perform. I refuse to play in a room seating 150 when the band is playing at stadium levels. It's painful, uncomfortable, damaging to my hearing and totally unnecessary. Howard Blu Maryland, USA 5 stars for the food and service. 1 star for the jam.

I really wanted to like it. Beer was good, service was good. Burnt ends and sauce were just not to…read moremy liking. No smoke flavor and texture was way off.

Food simply was not tasty. Nothing we ate was particularly delicious…read more Cramped atmosphere. Staff was friendly.

This was a great spot to spend my first night in London. On a rainy Jan night after a 9h+ flight to…read moreLondon, I just needed a spot to energize myself. Fortunately this spot was super close to my hotel. Despite the rainy gloom, this pub was busy and lively! The front end of the pub was mainly for ordering at the bar, but the back end was for proper sit down dining. I got myself a table in the back and the waitress was super nice in giving recommendations for food and drink. I got myself a hard cider on tap (£7 = ~$9 USD), Ocean's fish and chips (£23.50 = ~$31 USD), and sticky toffee pudding (£8.50 = ~$11 USD). The cider came out first and I instantly fell in love with it. Had a nice bubbly fizz to it, but it was incredibly light and refreshing! I haven't had a cider like that in the States, so I was cherishing every drop I had. The Ocean's fish & chips came out next and it was A Lot of food. The fried fish was amazing, as the batter wasn't excessive but still had a substantial crisp to every bite. The fish weren't fishy and tasted quite fresh. The fries were just standard and the mushy peas weren't half bad. Really the fish was the star of the show. I wish I held off before ordering sticky toffee pudding because the fish & chips filled me up. But I'm a dessert (or pudding in the UK) sucker, and it helped round off the meal. Overall very fresh and the ice cream complemented the pudding very well. Good amount of toffee with every bite! Price point mostly felt on par with dining at a standard US restaurant in the Bay Area (fish and chips seemed pricier than what most US restaurants would charge, but it was A Lot), but I left feeling absolutely stuffed but incredibly satisfied.

Terrific pub and excellent service! We had a wonderful…read moredinner and beers at this historic pub on the Aldgate High Street. Even though it was a Wednesday night, the pub was heaving and we didn't have a booking. The wonderful Damian recommended some beers, found us a table and served our meals. The beers were terrific, we loved our fish and chips, and fish pie, and Damian's service was super friendly and professional. Note that there is a 10% service charge for table service but Damian earned every penny of it!

My first night in London and I had to find a real London pub to have dinner. It was a Sunday night…read moreand little did I know that on Sunday it is tradition to have the roast. No matter how many times I asked about fish and chips my waitress kept insisting I have the roast. I am so glad I listened to her because it was incredible! Everything on that plate was amazing. When you enter the front door it is hard not to feel as if you've traveled back in time. The pub has two stories and while the lower floor is more for drinking, the upper level seem to be for dinner. I would highly recommend dirty dicks. I can't believe I just put that in a review.

Old and comfortable pub. We ate I n the 2nd floor dining room, watching the rush hour foot traffic…read morebelow. Steak and ale pie was excellent, English beer was good and the service was great. aa

One of my favorite places - love the vibes inside and how lively and happening it is. The servers…read moreare great and check in often to see how you're liking your food. At first you are given some popcorn which is fun and then we ordered a steak and a burger and some fries and a salad. It was great and then you are given some ice cream at the end. I really enjoyed this place.

Cozy spot. Great food. Highly recommend…read more We didn't have a reservation. However, they were able to squeeze just two of us in despite being busy. We ordered the special for the evening, Wagu, but they ran out as it was popular. The staff was accommodating and offered replacements which were just as delicious. Favorite side dishes include: roasted aubergine, tomato and cheese bake, as well as the truffle Mac and cheese. But let's be honest. All of the sides were incredibly tasty. You can't mess up ordering any. And can we talk about the popcorn and ice cream?!?! All guests are welcomed with the complimentary popcorn. Then as you exit, you're given a token for a soft serve ice cream. Just loved it.

A speakeasy so secret, even the people working across the street didn't know it was there. I won't…read morespoil any secrets on how to get in... but it was definitely one of the main highlights of our week-long stay in London! The staff were incredibly friendly, the drinks were AMAZING and so creative (one of my drinks came in a tiny coffee pot), and the atmosphere was very fun.

What a fun and memorable night! We had an "appointment with the Mayor" and the whole speakeasy…read moreexperience was such a blast. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, and even brought us a glass of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which made the night feel extra special. We also ordered the cheese plate and it exceeded our expectations. If you go, do not skip the "Wild Thing" cocktail--it was absolutely amazing!