So I came here on a Saturday afternoon, for a birthday meal and what first impressive was the…read moreappearance. Super comfy chairs, nice long tables, perfect for getting a large group of people together and some cute decor. The staff are super friendly and the server realty took time to talk us through the menu and make recommendations. And I think they charged practically half of the tables phones too, which was fabulous! Totally saved me! Food wise, it's a bit on the pricey side and the portions aren't massive, you'll need a platter and a side each if you wanna eat a fair sized meal. This will come to around £15-18, but the quality is very good! I got the hot fish platter and mmm it was delicious! The wine and beer menu is very extensive which impressed and I tried out a very strange sounding IPA called Galaxy.. No, its not chocolate flavoured, before you ask. That was super strong at 6.5% and is definitely worth trying if you're an IPA drinker. All in all, if you want somewhere with a chilled out vibe for a date night or a meal with a group of friends, this could well be your spot!

A friend of mine holds a monthly event here called the Sunday Shake Off Brunch (a blues dancing and…read moreskills share event - you should check it out!), and I was very impressed with the venue today. We use a room downstairs - fairly small but perfect for our needs, with a DJ booth space in one corner, and a small bar in the opposite corner (we use this as a place to rest our drinks, etc, which are ordered upstairs. There is a bar with stools down one side of the room, sofas lining the other side and one wall has a mirror lining it. Today the room seemed to be decorated with a space theme (not for us but we enjoyed it), and they started taking the decorations down once we were done, so who knows what we'll have next time! One of the sections of our event also involved glitter getting everywhere, and they were fine with that (with advance warning!). They serve brunch until 3pm today upstairs, but we pre-ordered ours and sat down as one big group at 3pm to eat - they were happy to help us rearrange all the tables so that we could sit together properly, rather than in split tables of two or four. The brunch menu is small but varied, from salmon to duck to avocado, and the poached eggs are perfect (and fresh! The yolks are BRIGHT and rich)! The coffees were great too, and there were deals on alcohol but I did not partake on this occasion... Almost most importantly though, the staff were really friendly and helpful! An overall lovely experience, it's a shame Haunt is so far out of my way in the general day to day! Thoroughly recommended.

We made a reservation for Sunday roast at P&B. To be honest, it was like Thanksgiving on a plate…read more We ordered the 45 day aged steak. It was tender and delicious. The potato's looked better than they tasted (overrated). What tasted the best in my opinion was the sautéed leeks and parsnips and carrots. The bread was like a fried donut, eh. The Scottish eggs are decent. The ambiance was cool n trendy. Music was on point. We enjoyed our night here.

Vibe: 8/10 Service: 8/10…read moreValue: 6/10 Pork snacklins: 6/10 Sirloin roast: 8.5/10 Roast cod: 7.5/10 Chocolate mousse: 7/10 Overall: 7.29/10 (3.64/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

A Most Excellent Soho Establishment…read more Having lived in London for upwards of twenty years, and knowing Soho rather intimately, I can say with some confidence that this establishment is a genuine delight. The food was splendid, the service exceedingly proper, and the atmosphere possessed that unmistakable charm which makes Soho such a grand corner of London. I have eaten in no small number of establishments over the years, yet this one has earned a full five stars from me. A thoroughly enjoyable experience from beginning to end, and one I should happily recommend to any gentleman or lady seeking a proper meal in the heart of London. Five stars, without hesitation. -Sir Archibald Beuamont

the poor rating has to do with the rude staff at this location. i'm not sure if he was the owner or…read morea staff member, but there was an older man who was very rude to us when we arrived. we entered the establishment, as that is what you typically do when you want to dine at a restaurant, and he came up the stairs and didn't even offer a greeting. i mentioned that we had a reservation for that time and he immediately just kept repeating that our table was outside. we went outside to their small patio dining area, and saw that there was a table with a "reserved" sign on it, so we sat down. i thought it was incredibly rude that he spoke to us in that manner, and it seemed like he expected us to somehow know that that table was ours before we had even spoken to any staff. i was seriously considering getting up and leaving but i decided to give this place one more chance. it then took a while, but we were eventually served by a much more pleasant and friendly younger server, who helped make this experience better. i would give this place a lower rating, however i must admit that the food was delicious. as an american tentatively wanting to try british bangers and mash, this exceeded my expectations. we all spoke about how the sausage was plump, snappy, and delicious, definitely one of the best we've ever had. the mashed potatoes were also amazing- cheesy and heavenly, and i'm not even usually a mashed potatoes kinda person. i am glad that we stayed solely for the delicious food, but i would not come back because of our experience with the staff here. the place already was one of the emptier spots on this very busy soho street anyway.

A nice chill place that has a build your own gin and tonic menu for the G & T drinkers…read more We went on a Sunday evening around 7 when they offer a Sunday roast menu, however, they didn't have any of the roast items that night. So I had the beef pie instead. The beef pie was good with the side of mashed potatoes, but like a few girls I know would say, I've had better. Overall, a good place, especially for the location and I, will try it again. hopefully on my second visit, I will be able to get the Sunday roast, and hopefully, it will be worth another star in my review.

Ok place for drinks, but i am not sure about their food. When i walked in, only a handful of people…read morewere in the restaurant. I had the Sunday roast and the meat was really dry. I pretty much finished my food because i hate wasting food, but it wasn't a pleasant experience. Also, the lady at the bar was pretty rude.

Excellent Sunday roast!…read more We came here for Easter dinner and not disappointed! The staff here is warm and welcoming. I was worried that they would run out of roast so the hostess had me email her our order ahead of time. She was super accommodating! We started with some cocktails and wine. The cocktails were delicious! For dinner, my mom and I shared the chicken to share and my dad had the veggie Wellington. Everything was delicious! The chicken came with Yorkshire puddings for both us! They were AMAZING! I now love Yorkshire puddings, but who wouldn't?! They're flakey on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside! Yum! It also came with veggies, potatoes and stuffing balls! We had a food baby at the end! My dad had a spinach and Ricotta Wellington with a Yorkshire pudding as well! He loved it and was very impressed with the meal. Best Sunday roast here!!

Had drooled over pictures of their roast so thought we'd come try it out for ourselves. The service…read morewas great. Casual & relaxed but on it. The roast itself was good. I had the roast beef which came with carrots, parsnips, roast potato and a Yorkshire pudding. I wasn't in love with the Yorkshire which was a shame but everything else was good. Mac & cheese side order was great. My daughter told the waitress that her meal was the best (we got her & her sister some of the sides..broccoli, mac & cheese and fries). For dessert we shared strawberries & meringue between three of us, which was light & fresh. I do wish the music was turned down just a little..hate it when I feel like I have to raise my voice to have a conversation with the person opposite me.

We tried nearly all the appetizer all were outstanding espresso the he of the wood mushrooms with…read moreJerusalem artichokes Service cheerful and helpful Moist neighborhood place not to be missed

Outstanding experience in this cozy little spot ! The food was really really delightful .We had the…read moreprix fixe menu and we enjoyed every course . The Apple dessert was very very very good ! Great staff ! Next trip to London will require a visit !

I loved everything about this restaurant. We went to the one in Covent Garden and I'm officially…read moreobsessed. From the decor to the service to the food, everything hits. Tillie was our server and I wanted to make her my friend! The sweetest smile, the kindest personality and demeanor. It was like a warm hug being served by here. I came in convinced we were going to do the chef's choice meal but there were too many specific dishes we wanted to try so we went in that direction. Started with the rip and dip platter with GF bread. Pitas looked amazing but the GF bread worked great too. The smoked cod dip was unreal. For mains we shared the fried halloumi, sea bream, chicken and calamari. That fried halloumi has been in my head for days now, I'm obsessed. Nothing special about the calamari but the sea bream was bright, nutty and delicious. And the chicken was juicy and the sauce was addictive, I couldn't stop eating it. We got the med cheesecake for dessert and the sourness of the cheese paired with the crunchy kataifi was so good! I can't stop talking about this place and will visit again later this year. Huge fan!!

I've been to this location and the one in Canary Wharf, and both are quite good. Solid…read moreMediterranean cusine for reasonable prices - but some things are better than others. The environments are really pleasant and airy. You feel as though you've been transported outside of London to a restaurant on the coast in Crete. Maybe that's a bit of a stretch but still I do feel as though wnen I'm inside the grey-on-grey atmosphere of the local environment disappears. Food itself is mostly really good. Some personal favorites are the pork and feta sausages which are so comparable to the kind of sausage you'd have camping in the mountains in the States that my sentimentality is for back home rather than the Mediterranean! More on theme is the lightly fried aubergine skewer which is one of the most delicious preperations of eggplant that I've ever had. The greek salad is small but radiating with fresh flavor - you'll be surprised that something so simple as so satisfying. Less tasty is the chicken - I've tried this a couple of times and while the chicken is relatively juicy the seasoning is just a bit on the bland side to really resonate. I have also tried the trout which is near indistinguisable from salmon - not necessarily a bad thing and certainly the fish is fresh but ultimately it's not that exciting of a dish. Overall Brother Marcus is definitely a good spot and especially if you're in Canary Wharf which has a spotty upmarket restaurant scene. Go for it.

Tucked away from the main drag, it's one of the places where if out with a fellow Dalstonian you…read morecan drag yourself there on a Sunday morning to escape, befuddled escapades hours before. There's lovely Monmouth coffee to awaken the senses and always a spot of live hipster activity within the cozy glass fronted cafe with its vista looking out on to Gillet Square; actors often rehearsing scripts, muso's lovelornly reciting reams of ballads of sad cafes and agile skaters defying gravity and the cold outside. The food looks awesome and if you're there as the evening draws in again, the possibility of having a great pineapple and sage mojito is very possible when it's happy hour from 4-7! Then you'll be back on the high street queuing up to get into Birthdays in no time and before you know it, The Dolphin...

On Sundays there's a very soothing jam session, which could easily drift me off to sleep. A great…read moreplace to hang out and always surrounded with awesome, friendly people.

Absolutely loved this place! We were on a pilgrimage to Violet Cakes and needed a spot to rest and…read morewow! We ordered three small plates. We got some kind of yummy chorizo and a salad and this out of this world halloumi and sweet chili sauce plate and together they were out of this world it was enough for both of us and so reasonably priced. Thank you! Loved our experience here!

This is just such a lovely pub and fantastic for group dinners .I recently went out here for a…read moregoing away dinner and we had a large table and banquet - the dinner was great - wine even better - and desert gorgeous(home-made date ice cream). This pub was so different before renovated and has been brought back to life to such a high standard - all the original details are here with new tufted leather banquettes and old animal taxiderm box scenes . The overall feeling is more upmarket and gastro pub-like. Feels very special occasion and slightly formal.It is not really really expensive but this is not cheap - you can have a main meal for £ 11-15.00 and deserts around £5.00 - it is the drink that will top the bill. I know it does not make sense but I have a problem with no smoking -Not that I want to smoke as a former smoker - I just really miss that smoky atmosphere - I know we are all healthier my clothing smells better in the morning and it is nicer to not eat around smoke but pubs should have a bit of a haze about them - So this is my only bad words about the pub - no haze ..otherwise great ..

A big hand for Alex S, our esteemed London Yelp community manager who organised a CMYE at B.O.B…read more (never did find out what the acronym stands for) Lobster van We headed there on the last day that the van would be in residence at Borough Market. There was a party atmosphere with balloons up and a big crowd, no doubt wanting to get their last fix of seafood We lucky Elites were fortunate to get a free signature lobster roll, which would usually cost £11 and a glass of bubbly (I got homemade lemonade instead). I've been holding off lobster roll as my US friends in New England have asked me not to partake until I visit them and they would take me for the best lobster roll in the world However, when free food calls, I'm there! The lobster roll was delicious. I was expecting a plain soft roll but B.O.B's have toasted their bread to give added texture, buttered it generously and filled it with a good portion of sweet soft lobster bound together with mayo. Great taste and flavour but perhaps not the largest sandwich in the world I didn't try their lobster mac n cheese and lobster bisque but they did smell fantastic Bye bye B.O.B. and hope to see you back next year. Thanks to Alex for a fun evening

So this Sunday I went along to the pre launch of London's only (as far as I am aware!) lobster roll…read morejoint. Excited to sample the whole menu I did not leave disappointed! The lobster roll is obviously the signature dish and is more than expected in the construction. Months have gone into perfecting the recipes and the buttered brioche roll is light and compliments the sweet lobster meat (a good amount of lobster in the rolls too unlike most crayfish sandwiches that you get at stores) For me. the ahi tuna tacos are the star and a must have. The glorious crispy taco shells are filled with delicious tuna and a wonderful fresh and vibrant salad. The wasabi dressing is great too (and I don't like wasabi!) Mac n cheese is al dente, creamy and rich with lobster pieces and the pickles are great (even though the liquor that they are stored in looks like a witches pot!) Open every evening Tuesday to Saturday this summer I am sure the queues around Borough market will be for BOB's Lobster. Get yourself down there