Terrific, snug spot to enjoy some live music, conversation with friends, and great cocktails…read more The Piano Bar is a private club, but you can sign up to be a guest on its website (https://www.pianobarsoho.com/). If seats are available and you pay tenner, you can gain access. The bar is tiny--any more than three dozen folks will be standing room only. Expect to share a table with others, if you arrive as a couple. The smoked old fashioneds are some of the finest I've ever had. Served in a bell jar filled with smoke, the taste is spectacular. The live music is good and doesn't detract from the conversation. Bring a date and enjoy this stylish, romantic spot.

Hidden gem in Soho, recently went here on a Friday evening. Booking is required, inside is lovely…read moreand drinks are very reasonably priced. The layout is different to most places, similar to a house, with different areas for seating which was cool. There was an amazing pianist for an hour followed by a live jazz band, they were also really good. Brill atmosphere and friendly staff, I would definitely go back again :-)

Very nice atmosphere. Piano singer was very talented and had a lovely voice. Waiters were attentive.read more

A little slice of heaven... Literally a little slice when you see it from outside. But then you go…read morein and it's good size, with great live piano music and comfortable atmosphere. Full drink menu and some finger foods. David the bar tender is like catching up with an old friend. Recommend.

What a fantastic lil tucked away jazz club! We were strolling around looking for something to do on…read moreour last night in London, and happened to spot piano on the street. Thankfully, they had some more room for their performance that night (the whole place only seats about 35-40 people max). I ordered The Lee's Knees and my partner got The Hibiscus Dream (non-alc). Both were good, but mine was especially tasty - so gingery and smooth with just the right amount of lemon, truly one of the better cocktails I've had in London. We didn't order any, but many other tables ordered pizza and it looked quite delish. We happened to see a singer that night, backed by a guitarist and a bassist. The sound quality was superb, and volume level perfect for the venue size. Cozy, great acoustics, fab cocktails - what more could you want??

This was a fun bar to stumble across late night in the Barbican area. A really great selection of…read moreinteresting and well mixed cocktails, of which the In The Pink and Thyme For The Reaper were particularly good. Both the staff and the crowd were friendly and fun, it was after midnight when I popped in, and the place was a big sing along! I can't comment on the food or the Jazz, but I will definitely go back and check them out. One warning, it is a small space, so may not be the best for larger groups unless you've booked in advance.

Oh good lord this place needs help. The bartender took our order and then realized that she did not…read moreknow how to make our drinks. Ended up waiting way too long for subpar drinks. The space itself is kind of nice if you need some place to hang out, but at the same time it feels kind of weird to be in there

We didn't originally pick this place to eat at, but we were pressed for time and just came here for…read morea quick bite. Was really surprised by this place. Didn't really expect a hotel restaurant to be too good, but this place was nice. Service was friendly and not too slow. Not too crowded. Nice atmosphere in a hotel lobby. Had the cheese and tomato sandwich. It was really good! Very filling and large portions. Very good price. Really good flavoring and it tasted fresh. The sandwich also came with a salad. Would return to try their desserts.

Definitely need to call and book to seat in the room with the live performers at the weekend…read more Decent bar, nice staff and great jazz music! :)

Oliver's is so easy to miss. It is just opposite Greenwich Theatre and next door to The Spread…read moreEagle. The only evidence of its existence is an orange sign and an open gate inviting you down stairs. Once down there you enter a small basement bar with a few chairs and tables looking towards a tiny makeshift stage. There's a certain charm about it, almost as if you have found your way into a secret club. Everyone sets out to have the best time possible and a close knit group of local artists organise music showcases. The usually small crowds here respect the music which is nice and this enhances most people's enjoyment of the evenings. In my experience the music at Oliver's isn't that brilliant but it is still worth checking out and the artists usually enjoy a bit of light banter with the crowd. The bar area is based in a tiny room next to the performance area and when busy, this area gets very congested. It is also where the toilet is. For some reason people insist on standing there and so if you need to relieve yourself then leave yourself plenty of time to get to the loo.

I went here before a show at Southwark. Service was great. I started with the croquettes followed…read moreby the fillet with bearnaise. I ended it with the chocolate fondant. It was all so good. Paired with a French Pinot Noir. Beautiful old building with a jazz club upstairs.

A wonderful spot for a date night for fun people who care about Jazz - this hot spot reads as New…read moreYork style but has the well trained musicians that only London has.

A good spot for a relaxing drink or meal. Service was excellent. Food is very good. Very good…read moremojito with fresh mint.

1 star for them showing the liverpool vs man u game, even though liverpool lost the game…read more 1 star being able to order food from any restaurants within the hotel. prices are not cheap. but as it was pouring outside, this became my only decent option for enjoying a drink, meal and watching the game live with friends all at the same time. the cod and chips were disappointing. tasted like frozen fish and was overly brown on the batter but coldish within the thick piece of cod. the green pea mash and the thick cut chips was decent. feeling dissatisfied, i ordered the salt and pepper squid from bugis street brasserie. the chilli, fried garlic and spring onions packed a punch and it was much better than the cod and chips but msg alert! verdict: only when there's no other choice.

Our office recently moved into the area along with us and we visited Straight and Narrow following…read moreglowing reviews. However the abysmal and disorganized service ruined the experience - Firstly we booked a table, arrived on time but were asked to wait at the bar for 20 minutes whilst there were 4 tables free. After finally questioning why were still waiting after we saw another trio walk in and be given a double table straight away, we questioned this and the surprisingly smarmy waiter ushered us (a trio) to a single cramped table that we were staring at and was empty for the last 20 minutes. There was a another double table next to us but we assumed it was booked - 30 seconds later another trio walks in and the waiter sits them there immediately. Whatever, the waiter clearly had something against us. Food arrived 40 minutes after ordering, which isn't terrible but we did expect it to come faster. Two dishes were utterly delicious and hot, the roast chicken and the french toast, but the vegetarian brunch was served largely cold. We had hoped to order more but decided early on that becuase of how the waiter had treated us and seated us as a trio at a two seater cramped table with with barely any dish space, we would just get some more plates and dessert at a coffee house just to the other side of Limehouse. The waitress I must say was fantastic and attentive, we have to apologize for not leaving a tip for her but we we're quite angry as we left. The older waiter however took items away from our table without asking (butter that the waitress had just delivered seconds ago and a half full drink) and we snapped when he silently ambled over and lifted one of our plates that still had food on it while it was still being eaten - we were bemused and shocked. I was quite sharp with him to be honest but rather than apologize and offer to make it right he hung around like a bad smell and looked to want to start an argument with me saying that he couldn't believe I asked him to use his mouth and ask us before he took items away - all while the entire dining room was staring at us. I lost my appetite completely and just wanted to leave. Imagine coming here on a special occasion and having your day ruined by this chap - not professional at all. We regret to say this as its a stone's throw from our building, but we certainly won't be coming here again.

Top Sunday roast! Will endeavour to come back for a midweek meal. Staff very friendly and quick…read moreservice.

We brought 2 young kids to dinner here twice and we had a wonderful time. They were extremely…read moreaccommodating with the kids and totally understanding. Sergio was a great server. Kesi up front was awesome! She came down to us and was playing with our 3 year old. Would highly recommend.

This is simply a happening place with good food. The server was informative and guided our choices…read more(which I love) Service was excellent and the ambiance is exciting. I'd wanted a proper English Prime Rib with Yorkshire pudding. But that is not what it was. It was a grilled rib-eye in cast iron perfectly prepared. When the food and service are this good, I never resent paying for it. Make no mistake this place is expensive, but worth every penny.