Stopped by unexpectedly. I ate an amazing Sunday meal. We had the chicken roast. It was…read moreunbelievable with the gravy that accompanied the meal. This place deserves five stars. We sat upstairs and it is a quaint nicely designed Victorian style restaurant. Our server Stevie was very friendly and informative. Downstairs is a proper pub. I would highly recommend if you're traveling to London.

On a charming street in a lovely neighborhood the food was outstanding and I loved the bookshelves…read morefilled with books, a nod to being named for a poet. Our service was warm and the atmosphere was elevated casual. I had fish and chips but the special which was haddock and it was sensational and a short rib burger that was on special as well. A cut above the rest without question.

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.

This was the very worst experience and worst service we have had in our visits to London we waited…read more30 minutes for wait staff to take our order and then another 40 to get our food( only after we threatened to walk out) the wait staff looked like a bunch of confused ants. There seemed to be plenty of them, just no leaders, tables near us sat the entire time without being cleared of glassware from previous customers. We never received our Salad nor our drinks Our seat neighbor only for her cocktail and coke forty minutes into Her meal!

Early afternoon lunch after flying in to the UK. Stayed at the Marriott so obviously convenient…read more Went with the pastrami sandwich. The sandwich was ok. The flavors were good but the prep was a bit inconsistent. Parts of the sandwich was warm and other parts cold. The sauerkraut was not strained so that resulted probably in the temperature difference. The coleslaw was not to my taste. It was super heavy on mayonnaise and light on cabbage. A small bite was all I ate. The service was also below standard. I met a friend for lunch that arrived prior to me. He let the server know that I was on the way that I would place an order as well. After about 10 months I went to find someone who to help. After the food arrived, the server was nowhere to be found. After searching someone at the bar helped me close out. The service was a struggle and food was ok at best.

The food we ordered was good (wings, hummus, loaded fries) but the food took over an hour to come…read moreout after being ordered. The entire restaurant was empty and the only 3 tables being served all had more than 60 min ticket times. Not an enjoyable experience for a Marriott property

We were looking for a place to have a Sunday roast near a particular area and The Phoenix came up…read more We made reservations and upon arrival we were sent upstairs where our roast was served. As most pubs in London, this place was beautiful and charming. We had a great time and a great Sunday Roast. A couple of us had the beef, a couple had the vegetarian version and another had the chicken. All were good except we all thought the Yorkshire Pudding left something to be desired. It was hard and not tasty. I expected it to be fresh and light like the others I've had over the years. We loved the maple carrots and the cheesy cauliflower as well. The biggest surprise of the visit was the unexpected and very cool magic by Marius, who we thought was just a staff member. But he also a pretty good magician. He showed us several card and coin tricks that were done tastefully and remarkably well. This man is a compliment to The Phoenix. I would return here again. You should try it as well.

I would like to say this is the best pub I've ever been to! The people, the atmosphere, the food,…read moreand the unique ciders they have. I hope one day we will get to come back here, because it was amazing.

Hix is primarily a British cuisine restaurant, however, it's basement is hiding a brilliant…read morecocktail bar, with a great drinks selection and couches and a lovely atmosphere. On a Saturday night it is normally packed so, even if you may be be able to get a seat if you're lucky, I recommend booking in advance just to be sure. You will need to order a snack or dessert from the menu as they only have a restaurant licence and then you can spend the rest of time drinking cocktails. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and there's always someone around to help you out and take more orders. The drinks are a bit pricey (£10-15 per cocktail, £7 for beer) so you may want to have that in mind. I always say start from the nice cocktail bar and then move to a pub to drink properly but if you are just going for one drink and an early night it's perfect. In terms of taste, I think there are some better bars with more luxurious feeling drinks but also much worse so this would be the middle ground in my opinion. Not the best but good enough for a fancy bar. In general that is a great place in Soho for when you are with sb who doesn't like pubs and would only drink in cocktail bars because you can both show off your local knowledge and get some nice cocktails in.

I wasn't impressed by HIX. Their signature Heaven and Earth was essentially just a meatball of…read moreblack pudding served with mashed potatoes. I thought that the food was overpriced given how plain everything tasted. There are better options for British dining in Soho.

This was one of those places that infiltrated my Instagram algorithm, and I'm glad it did…read more It's everything I love, top tier delicious food in an unpretentious environment. On top of that, the service was friendly (like the server actually loved the food too) and their recommendations were all welcome and on point. Things I loved: - Beef Pot Pie with the sauce on the side. It has made my small list of food so good it made me mad. Loved everything about it. - Strawberries and cream dessert. Perfectly sweet, the crunchy texture of merengue. Mascarpone cream. 5/5 on food, service, and the unpretentious ambiance. Come at 5pm before the crowd comes in for an early quiet dinner, otherwise at 7pm the restaurant starts to fill up. Navigation tip: Instead of telling your cab driver go to "Holborn Dining Room" tell them go to the "Rosewood Hotel". It's the restaurant facing the street, but attached to the hotel.

Came as a solo diner for the quintessential British Sunday roast. The beef was delicious. Yorkshire…read morepudding was also very good. The duck fat potatoes were so hard that I worried I broke a tooth! What was most disappointing was the service. My first server was lovely, but she disappeared, never to be seen again. I couldn't provide any feedback about the potatoes until the meal was finished. The brownie was a delight. I have been waiting for over 20 minutes since finishing dessert, and no one is giving me any notice. Dining room is beautiful--very classic.

After ordering our coffee, had to wait 30 min to order after we asked. Ordered a standard Eggs…read moreBenedict. English muffin was barely toasted, ham was lunch meat and cold, eggs not salted, and sauce had no taste. Good location, terrible food and service. Avoid!

Easily one of the loudest restaurants you'll visit in London, it has the noise level of a pub on a…read moreSunday night at peak times, mixed with the poshness of a 5-Star restaurant situated in one of the city's most expensive districts. It is usually always crowded after 5PM, and being that it's the after-work drinking spot for the local business people, simple conversation is a no-go. I was always drawn to this place for it's fancy atmosphere and clever marketing touting the unique and enchanting cocktails, as well as its top-quality food. I am sad to say, however, that none of it lived up to the hype. If you're planning to grab a bite to eat for dinner, reservations are a MUST, and highly recommended at least a day in advance. Given that the Google reviews were warning me against the burgers, I asked the waiter for his best recommendation and he suggested I get the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger with Chipotle Mayo, and an order sweet potato fries thrown in for good measure. It was all good; nothing to write home about. The flavor in the burger mostly came from the chipotle mayo, which could hardly be called spicy. And true to the reviews, the fries were on the softer/ soggy side. The cocktails, while interesting on paper, were hardly above standard-quality. The Espresso Martini was "meh," the 'Art Gallery,' while perfectly sweet and creamy took 15 minutes to make and less time to drink- even when taking really small sips. The 'Good Night Out' was the fanciest of the bunch, with Tanqueray 10 Gin, Crème de Mûre, lemon, and gold shimmer; also not as enchanting as advertised, but a good refreshing way to finish off a heavy meal. The one good thing I'll say about this place is that while packed and overly-noisy, the food and drinks aren't as expensive as they could be, given that this joint is in one of the priciest parts of the city. And, what better way to end your evening after catching a free mass at St. Paul's Cathedral next door? You do, however, get what you pay for, so don't get too excited. The final downside: Due to the high volume of customers, the service tends to be pretty slow; however, that doesn't stop them from limiting your table time to 2 hours, despite taking forever to take your orders. In short, don't get too comfortable.

Jones Family Project is a modern take on the classic steak restaurant. They offer a number of…read moredifferent cuts. We had the prime rib and sirloin - both were excellent and reasonably sized. A board lists a limited number of porterhouse and prime rib sharing options (serves at least 2) at various weights. If you're interested in porterhouse, order early as they got snapped up quickly during our 7-9pm stay. There is a short vegetarian menu to accommodate non-meat eaters, and its choices aren't bad, however this is really a steak place. If you're a group of mostly vegetarians, there are probably better restaurant choices for you. The restaurant is reasonably quiet. There is a ground floor cocktail bar that is quite loud and happening, but did not interfere with dinner at all. We didn't go to the bar. Wines by the glass/carafe were excellent (a French rose and a Syrah). Service was good, friendly, and helpful. Dinner was moderately expensive at ~£65 per person, as expected.

They have a potato menu. I should probably just stop there. What else do you need to know, right?…read more I came for dinner at the Jones Family Project with a friend on a very cold winter's night and we were warmly welcome the moment we arrived. Our host lead us downstairs to a comfortable booth. I stuck with sides (£3.50 each): Roasted Brussels sprouts with avocados and pecans, truffled macaroni cheese and big chips (from the potato menu, of course). I also sampled some of my pal's calamari which was very tasty. For dessert, we both enjoyed the orange tart with crème fraîche, pistachios and cinnamon saffron syrup. I don't think I've received nicer service anywhere in London and the restaurant's soundtrack totally rocks. I'd make this my local if I lived in London!