My drink of choice is champagne. Like me it's fun and bubbly. We're a vibe. Together we make a…read moreperfect pair. I was in London at the end of January. I've discovered I like Europe this time of year no lines and no waiting. Hence, I walked in and found a seat at the bar no reservation. I was fortunate to meet a pretty blonde dripping in Chanel (it's Harrods). We kept each other company while sipping champagne and nibbling on small bites. Their small bites are very nice. I highly recommend drinking champagne at Harrods. It's the least expensive thing you can buy:).

I recently visited the bar with a reservation made in advance. We had to wait in a short line for…read morecheck in and upon check in we were immediately seated at the bar. We were promptly greeted by a team member however they weren't the most courteous, helpful, or attentive during our experience at the bar. Upon seating, we saw others receiving savory chips but we did not receive any - we had to ask for them after sitting at the bar for about 30 minutes. We ordered champagne flights which were phenomenal. There are very light bites at the bar and you can order champagne by glass or bottle. It is a small bar and dining area with is a nice respite from shopping in Harrods but not much else. We utilized rideshare to get to Harrods. $$

Nice terrace area to be found via the Drury Lane Theatre…read more I think it is a new area. The terrace gives you a great people watching view above the streets. Great place to chill out whilst the people below busy themselves with their day in Covent Garden whilst you treat yourself to a glass of bubbly. Also has inside area if you don't wish to sit outside

Service was polite but quite pushy, which is not surprising for the bougie (North American slang…read morefor bourgeois, maybe even a bit snobby) nature of the place. I came in with three others at around 9pm, and the place was pretty empty, even despite its small size. There was a pair sitting at the bar, as well as another group seated at a table. The bartender told us the place would close at 11pm, but there was another guy (probably a manager) buzzing around who seemed extremely antsy to get people out. He closed the door around 10pm, whisked around trying to rush the clean-up process, and kept whispering things to the bartender. He killed the atmosphere of the place. Trying to get people to leave in order to save money is only going to get you poor recommendations and results in the long-run.

We came in on a Saturday with a couple of hours to kill before a movie at Leicester Square and…read morethough it was very empty, it was a nice change from the normal crazy places. We had a few champagne cocktails (strawberry and passionfruit bellinis) plus some apps which were decent. I had this one awesome cheddar cheese and the chorizo. Service was great..will come back for another couple cocktails :)

Always a favorite. My friend had never been, so we had our final drink there before parting ways…read morefor another couple of years. We had the flight of English bubbly. Not the best, but good to try something new and local.

You've just crawled off an overnight flight, managed to get - cranky and red-eyed - through…read moreimmigration without an extra frisky pat-down, and bought yourself a ticket on the Heathrow Express heading into London. And now you're here. Paddington station. Ta da. What else better to do than celebrate your victory over modern air travel with a glass (or bottle...) of champagne at 11am? Treat yourself. It will prepare you for your onward journey on the London Underground with a 25kg suitcase and a carry-on bag that is somehow much heavier and bulkier than you ever remember it being.

Found out about Vertigo 42 through their amazing reviews and pictures on Groupon. There were…read morenothing but positive reviews and I agree with all of them! For Mother's day I decided to surprise my mum with an afternoon tea during our visit in London. I contacted the staff regarding making a reservation as Groupon said they had no open spots and I received a response right away. They were very nice and told us to come at noon. The amazing service continued as we arrived a bit early so we were asked to wait in a comfy waiting area and then we proceeded upstairs to the 42nd floor. Such an amazing view! You could see the lovely River Thames and all of the buildings surrounding it. It was beautiful to see all of the roof top gardens and just the expanse of London. We were asked to sit where we were quickly brought champagne. The staff asked if there were any dietary restrictions and I told them that I was allergic to soy. He checked with the chef and unfortunately they make everything with soy flour. He apologized and asked me would I like some fruit. I told him sure and I was thinking it was going to be a small amount. This was a huge bowl of fruit with a mix of strawberries, grapes, raspberries, and melons. It was such an amazing surprise and it was fresh and delicious. He then brought out the tray of sandwiches, scones, and tarts. All were arranged beautifully and were delicious as well. I had a few bites of each and everything was delicious and very light. We had a selection of salami, cucumber, and tuna sandwiches. My mother and I took our time eating, talking, and taking pictures. The staff checked on us once, but after that we just sat, had our tea, and relaxed. There was no pressure for us to leave or move at all and I really loved and appreciated that! My mum and I really enjoyed our time at Vertigo 42 and I definitely would recommend coming here for a relaxing, modern, and lovely tea experience.

For some time I've been trying to overcome my fear of heights, so when a work colleague invited me…read moreto Vertigo, I initially wasn't too keen to join, but sought inspiration through the famous French Spiderman, Alain Robert, who overcame his fear...and decided to suck it up and face one of my (many) demons. On entrance there's a security search, with bag screening and a metal detection arch - similar to what you'd find at the airport - which I'm guessing is for the security of the other office residents on the remaining 41 floors as well as the bar. There's a designated lift (with a comfy chair nearby) that takes you all the way up without interuption - I was impressed by the smooth ride, but not impressed by my colleague who decided to count the levels out loud! On exiting the lift you're greeted by a chaise longue, along with a couple of soft chairs. Now many may think this is for decor. Oh, no no no! It's for the likes of me whose legs turn to jelly when they get out of the lift. Yes, I made use of it and can report it was comfortable. The panoramic view of London is BREATHTAKING and worth the visit if you wish your breath to be taken away. And you can't miss this view as the bar has mirrors going along the entire facing wall...nice! I got my colleague to take pics (didnt want to push my luck too much), but I did catch a glance of Canary Wharf (at a part of the bar where there is a level of the building that doesn't have the full drop - see pics - I was more comfortable here). I was slightly numbed by the price of the drinks - A glass of wine starting at £8.50, which helped take my mind off the view. Did I overcome my fear of heights? Did I 'eck! Note to self: Don't go to Vertigo if you suffer from vertigo :-p

Amazing place with amazing food…read more Beautiful yet simple ambiance and decor Love the burning candles on each table Service was quick and efficient Would definitely come again

A big thanks to Liam and his dad for arranging a seat at their restaurant and for the Champagne,…read morethe service staff were, as always outstanding in this gem of a superb place to come and eat... Always delivers Wayne and Lee

What a cute spot this is. We stumbled upon it completely by accident and it was such a find. It was…read morepretty busy so we took the only table available in the smoking section, which is not my fave but we needed some wine, stat! The ambience feels like a softly lit first date or where you could spend hours over bottles of wine spilling secrets and inside jokes. We tried a few different wines and each was divine. If I ever came back this way, I would definitely stop in again!

Awesome experience here at the Shoreditch wine house! Friendly service and recommendations, a wide…read morechoice of wines and spirits. It's a very charming little place to enjoy good company and fantastic wine

Wonderful afternoon spent indulging at the Perrier-Jouët Champagne Terrace. The service was nearly…read moreimpeccable with three servers. When asked about allergies, we disclosed a shellfish allergy, and a server came to talk about how they could accommodate we had ordered chips, and they offered to change the oil as it may have been used with shellfish. We ordered chips (fries) with Parmesan & beef fat mayo, a cheese platter, the strawberries dessert with two glasses of brut and cappuccinos. The cheese platter was tasty, nothing out of this world, but definitely a good cheese platter with onion preserves, four different cheeses, candied walnuts, dried fig and yummy crackers. The chips were very tasty, and the dessert was fabulous. The dessert tray had fresh strawberries, delicious butter cookies, meringue pieces and dips that included chocolate ganache, chantilly creme, lemon curd, and a pink chocolate. We all agreed that the pink chocolate wasn't very good and the strawberries were tasty but certainly not the best we've ever had. The portions are meant to be shared, and we all left not needing anything else to eat. The whole experience was very fun and indulgent. One thing Harrods needs to work on it making sure employees know that this lounge is actually in the store. We asked several employees and nobody knew there even was a champagne lounge. FYI it's on the 4th floor.

Located on Fourth Floor of Harrods adjacent to The Harrods Tea Rooms, the Perrier-Jouet Champagne…read moreTerrace is in an enclosed terrace featuring tables, tall tables, small sofas, and a bar. You can book reservations via Open Table. I ordered the Perrier-Jouet Blanc de Blancs NV but Harrods was out and they where not expecting shipment for a few weeks (in mid-December.) The noise (piano player and guests) in the Tea Rooms next door, overpowers the music in the Champagne Terrace. Then, the manager (an older gentleman) chewed the waitress/hostess out in Italian in front of the guests which was inappropriate and unprofessional. She had been lovely and did not deserve to be treated so disrespectfully. The food menu is nice and was delivered quickly. The chocolate and sea salt caramel tart is fabulous. The food that I ordered was fresh and well-prepared. I felt, however, the entire experience was way-overpriced for what you received. It was nice, however, to sit in the sun and get away from the hustle and bustle of a crowded Harrods store but the ambience isn't soothing and relaxing. www.harrods.com

Five colleagues and I, at the end of an amazing week at a work conference, we're in desperate need…read moreof some food. Getting in a little late to go to London, we turned our attention to something close to the Gatwick airport. After finally sorting our Uber rides, we were off to The Farmhouse. First impressions were of a traditional British pub experience, which was a good start. Our clumsiness of grabbing a table and figuring out whether we needed to go to the bar to order or wait to be served, surely gave us away as "not locals." Our server was friendly and provided us with our menus and took our drinks order. The one shortfall was that the menu had a number of items not available and with an assist from a customer, two of us needed a rethink on their meal. In all, it was 4 Fish & Chips, One Farmhouse Burger, and a Battered Halloumi burger, plus an order of calamari, and 4 tomato and garlic soups. There were zero plates taken off the table that were not empty! I had the Halloumi burger, which had a great, crispy batter topped with some guacamole mayo with a red sauce on the side. Really good. Then we doubled down and hit the dessert menu! Two warm chocolate brownies with salted caramel ice cream and four plum tarts. We asked for some custard on the side because who doesn't like custard?! Save for the debate about whether it was more a pie than a tart, another set of empty plates were the only evidence left. Would definitely recommend The Farmhouse!

A few years ago, I had an 8 hour layover at Gatwick, so we decided to pop out and go to the nearest…read moreplace for fish and chips. They were out of fish but the chips were excellent. We also go the Camembert, olives, and some ciders. This was definitely worth the effort to leave the airport, get an Uber, and then return to the airport. Cute place with good food.