We had a spectacular time here! I would have loved to try every single drink on their very…read moreextensive menu! I have been to two different locations, but they were both gorgeous spots, like the look and vibe is top notch. The drinks? Kitschy and weird as hell. Do they taste good though? Live up to the price and the hype? YES. 1000% The drinks are fun and funny and most have some sort of little quirk...color changing, in a weird vessel, tasty sweet garnishes, etc. But they also all taste amazing. Some are a show to watch them being made, some are diy mixed at the table by you. I was brought here the first time by a family friend who lives in London, and when I returned a year and a half later, with our hotel around the corner from an Alchemist, I made ALL my friends on the trip go here on our first night. And we all returned at least once more during our week in the city. Service was good and patient with our large group, food was decent...I simply have had an amazing time every time I have gone to the Alchemist and if there was one in my hometown I would be out of house and home giving them all my money. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

The Alchemist was literally at the bottom of our Airbnb, making it incredibly convenient--and I'm…read moreso glad we stopped in. The location is fantastic, the customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere made for a really enjoyable breakfast. I started with a cappuccino and added salted caramel, but honestly, the cappuccino was so good it didn't even need it. It was smooth, rich, and perfectly made on its own. For breakfast, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. They offer two versions: one with pulled beef and one Florentine. As someone from the US who's a bit of an Eggs Benedict snob, I've tried countless versions over the years, and pulled beef just wasn't something I could picture working with it. I went with the Florentine and customized it by adding bacon, avocado, and a side of sausage. One thing I've learned while visiting the UK is that the sausages are much larger than what I'm used to back home! I honestly could have skipped it because it was so filling. The Benedict itself was unique--the base was almost like a buttery croissant instead of a traditional English muffin, and it came with pickled red onions, which was an interesting touch. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and I especially enjoyed it with the added bacon. The food was fresh, high quality, and beautifully prepared. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, but I chose to sit outside and enjoy some people watching, which made for a relaxing start to the day. Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

WOW, this place is delicious!…read more Our family stopped in London for the last part of our cruise. After touring St. Paul's Cathedral, we were pretty hungry. We found The Fat Bear via Yelp!, and decided to give it a try. There were so many things on the menu that looked really good, but I had been craving chicken and waffles. The waffles were crisp on the outside, and fluffy on the inside -- the chicken, cooked perfectly, too. The syrup they serve it with is incredible. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in London! Carson C. Visalia, California

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.

Great location near Fortnum and Mason. The decor is art deco and what you would want to see in a…read moresteakhouse. Our server was friendly and attentive. Everything was fantastic including the steak. I will say that the truffle Mac and cheese was my favorite I have had. For the caliber of steakhouse, the cost was very reasonable. Will absolutely be back!

We had the best service from Thomas the Head Waiter. Amazing and thoughtful. And our steak, drinks,…read moreand appetizers were excellent. Yes I highly recommend this restaurant!

After I got off the London eye, I wanted to eat somewhere close by. Wanted one last meal of fish…read moreand chips before I left London. When I got to the restaurant, there was seating outside. After a brief wait, while the host was having a heated conversation on the phone, I was seated. Everyone else had these little electronic things on their table, but I did not. I don't know if you could place your order through that or exactly what it did. I ordered a beer and the fish and chips from my waiter. My beer was brought out quickly. The fish and chips took a little bit, although the restaurant was not busy inside, but it was busy outside. It was one large piece of fish with fries and mushy peas. There was mayo and ketchup on the table and the fish came with a nice tartar sauce. It wasn't greasy, but the coating on the fish was not as good as some other places I've been. The fries were good. The mushy peas needed a little salt. Overall, the food was not bad, but not exceptional. The main reason I only give it three stars is the service. While someone did come by and bring the little electronic gadget to my table where you can summon your waiter, I pressed it three times and the only reason I got my waiter to come by to bring me my bill was that I launched out into the aisle and stopped him when he was walking by. Someone else had brought me my food and my waiter never stopped by to make sure everything was OK. I really dislike when I see my waiter, what appears to be, standing around joking with his buds when I've been sitting with my meal complete, and my beer gone, and I don't have my bill.

Giraffe is a really big place in a very central location that's really kid friendly. I highly…read morerecommend it. We we seated right away and you can order on a tablet if you want. We both ordered from the kids menu because we weren't too hungry and it was the perfect amount and size. We finished all the pasta and most of the fish! I liked that they gave us a full sized ketchup and mayo. You pay before you eat so once you're done you can go. Very efficient!

Food was hot and fresh i got the double cheese burger meal with the four piece chicken nuggets, And…read morethe Service was excellent and did not wait long it took around 7 mins and it was out

This McDonald's branch always seems super busy, it is located underneath the main concourse of…read moreLondon Waterloo station, next to the ticket-gates for the London Underground. You can access this branch from street-level (Entrance opposite Gourmet Burger Kitchen) or via the escalators. There is a small seating area which seems to fill up rather quickly, the staff seem disinterested with service rushed, again typical for McDonald's and London alike. Even though my hotel was down the road, and was just a couple of minutes away, my food was stone cold, hard and inedible. The presentation of my Big Mac was also poor, they put my burger in the standard big-mac box rather than the fresh to order tray, which is how a burger without a bun should be presented. To make matters worse, the drink was leaking in the bag and the fries were greasy! 2* - This place does get very busy, it could make a decent stop-off if you're in a hurry, down to the location alone, but I would advise avoiding if you're able to, even for McDonald's the standards here are low.

Coming from NYC, this was still super tasty! After an evening of drinks, we went for a burger…read morelunch. Ordered the shack burger with fries, and a fifty/fifty. The ordering system was a bit neat. Order in the front, grab the buzzer and walk to the back! They have seats within the Covent garden area. Service workers do wipe it down, which I super appreciate. The burger was not greasy and had a good balance of tomato, lettuce, and cheese. Crinkle cut fries were crispy as usual.

There were two chicken burgers available: over was spicy and the other was not. I ordered the…read morenon-spicy over but was served the spicy one. Additionally, the burger was quite small but cost £10.45. Service was acceptable but some members of staff were in my opinion overly insistent. Ambiance was calm, there was even an opera singer in the background in another part of Covent Garden, which was heard throughout the meal.

This was a 5 star stop in my trip to London. Very…read morereminiscent of a modern breakfast eatery in the US. Was very happy they featured chicken and turkey items, as well as some great griddle options. I was very pleased with the overall experience. They also have some delicious drink options. I will definitely be returning and I'd refer any of my friends and followers to this place.

Again, mixed feelings about the breakfast club. Didn't realize it was a chain until I went on Yelp…read more Upon entering, my boyfriend and I were greeted and seated immediately. But afterwards, things went down hill. I saw online that behind the Smeg fridge was probably a speakeasy, but when I asked they immediately turned me away with an explanation. Service was prompt but no one checked on our table, or even asked if we had any food allergies. But others around us were serviced and asked these questions. We ended up finishing our food and had to ask for the check as well. I ordered the greasy spoon. I wasn't crazy about the sausage but everything else tasted good and my boyfriend ordered huevos rancheros. It's a very casual type of restaurant. Nice stop for breakfast overall.

Second visit here and it's just as good and still quick. You receive your food very quickly after…read moreRosing and it's very tasty. Wings are perfectly cooked and tasty. Get regular sides or get them loaded, your choice. Staff is very friendly and drinks are just as good as food. It's a nice affordable meal conveniently located near my work and hotel of choice.

As an American my expectations for wings were high. This place was epically good. I will dream of…read morethese wings every night. Amazing food and even better staff.

We had a great dinner, enjoyed the Beef Wellington, and had a couple of high quality affordable…read morewines to pair with a great meal. Great wait staff and ambiance. Will come again!

While researching for a Beef Wellington restaurant to take my boyfriend as a part of our London…read morebucketlist, I identified 45 Jermyn St as best value. I made a reservation online with Seven Rooms. The address is in the business' name. To get to this restaurant you can take the Piccadilly line and exit Piccadilly Circus and it's less than a 10 minutes walk over. We headed to the area a little early to explore Piccadilly Circus and Fortnum and Mason next door. Upon entering, there is a coat check that can take our outerwear or backpacks. The card they gave us for our belongings were really fancy. Then we were seating at a cozy half booth. Since we knew what we wanted, we were able to quickly order when our server came around to take our orders. We wanted the Beef Wellington for 2 (£99.50) that comes with sides of Dauphinoise Potatoes and Green Beans in Peppercorn Sauce. We were surprised to be told it would be a 40 minutes wait time for the Beef Wellington due to the tableside sauce making, and it seemed like only one person was performing this task. We got some bread to start, but I didn't want to eat too much cause it would ruin my appetite for the main attraction. I also ordered a glass of Massale Pinot Noir (£15.25) and asked that it would be brought out when the food was ready. When the food was finally ready the tableside service was a fun show. All the ingredients were premeasured for the tableside chef, and he showed us every single ingredient he put it. Then he skillfully cut up the wellington without cracking or denting the crust. He mentioned starting out in pastry so he has some moves. The meal was a fantastic treat and the sides were much appreciated. The dauphinoise potatoes and green beans paired well with the wellington. The beef was cooked perfectly medium rare and evenly. The whole experience was definitely a treat. I would recommend it if you're looking to try a beef wellington... After experiencing the Sunday Roast in London, I would say the Sunday Roast experience was less expensive for equivalent or greater enjoyment. Nevertheless this is one of the better value establishments if you are looked specifically for a beef wellington experience.