My main reason for coming to Tinseltown was to get a milkshake. My colleagues explained this was the spot for such a confection and upon seeing the extensive menu (they have over 50 flavours to choose from) I could easily tell they were right. I admit I made the classic mistake of not realising that less is almost always more. Rather than getting a simple shake - strawberry, peanut butter and banana, Oreo cookie - I plunged into a candy bar filled ice cream disaster that left me feeling ill three sips in. I have since learned my lesson. The sandwiches - burgers, chicken, etc - are sized to the max so bring your appetite. They also do take away so if you want to run with your shake or sandwich (i.e. eat in a closet so no one can see you decimating a day's worth of calories in one go) it's pretty hassle free to do so. read more

Oh my word, I've heard people rave about the milkshakes for like forever, but still never been! This what the song Kelis wrote is all about.. Damn these milkshakes would bring all the boys to the yard lmao! I went for my classic - Ferrero rocher - wow it was phenomenal, so glad I'd stay with tried and trusted favourite! It was totally worth them extra few hours in the gym to work this baby off! Food wise, I so wanted to love it, but blah it was just average.. We got nachos to share and I just had a few bites, it was definitely nothing special. For my main, I was feeling a burger, so got the double cajun chicken burger.. I bit into it and the chicken was still a bit pink.. Definitely not a good sign and wasn't flavoursome at all. The Mexican vegetables I got with it, was more like salsa with.. Well I have no idea, but certainly wasn't what I imagined when I ordered vegetables.. If I'm going back, it's probably for a milkshake to take away, let's face it! read more

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I would never come here on an ordinary day, I would never suggest to a group of friends to come here for lunch or dinner or breakfast for that matter. I would only come here after a night out in near by clubs, for instance Fabric or Turnmills. I think it was specifically aimed at that crowd. After a long night of dancing and drinking this place offers fuel, greasy fuel to get home and look half decent whilst you travel at 6 in the morning in the tube. It is the only time I would recommend it. The string shoes fries are a handy fuel injection and if you are in the mood for a sweet, sugary drinks go for the shakes. I would give it a lower rating but I have to say at that time of the night, or should I say morning, that grubby food is very yummy. read more

Tinseltown - American Near Me - London, XGL

American diner in London. Great food (it was after a night out so as my grandmother would say "hunger is very good sauce"), a great malt, very friendly staff but you will pay for the experience and possibly have to wait for it as well and queues are a regular thing to get to this basement venue. Fast turnaround which I like. read more

Tinseltown - American Near Me - London, XGL

The name says it all, Tinseltown american diner open 24 hours...It does what it says on the tin as they say. This place is a fab American style diner that serves American size portions which might not be the best thing for your waistline but what the heck, when In an American Style diner do as the Americans do,, supersize it.. check it out! read more

Tinseltown - American Near Me - London, XGL

This place sucksI can cook better reallyI had pasta and it was yucky but my friends liked the burgers! they are really expensive and staff are so un-frendly. The cook came out and started to shout "f**K, why are these people come to eat here...its getting busy and i am tired". My friends and I was like "ok". Never ever go here. read more

Tinseltown - American Near Me - London, XGL

I came here only for the shakes. This place was a bit secluded in the town. Seems like a place where teenagers or even college students would go. No liquor is served. Being one who doesn't drink, this place is right up my alley. Very kid friendly. The ambience is very American. Service is a bit slow. Seems like a lot of bikers (bullet bikes) frequent this place because there is a sign that says you will not be served unless you remove your helmet. Helmet + Milkshake = Bad Combination. The strawberry shake was thick and had a tart flavor. I plan on trying the snickers shake when I come back. read more

Tinseltown - I came here for the shakes! - American Near Me - London, XGL

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Came here with my group for dinner. The burgers and fries were pretty good. I had the chicken burger I had was good but the real stars of this place were the milkshakes I got the deluxe cookies and cream milkshake and it was amazing I absolutely loved it. read more

Tinseltown by name, Tinseltown by nature. That nature being garish, overpriced, tacky and okay, a little illicit fun too. When Lizzie G. suggested that we leave the swanky and wanky wine bar we were in and head to a 'really cool American diner' I was like yes! I love kitsch American diners with fries and milkshakes, but much like Mexican food, they do not do diners well here. They can try, but they fail. I should have known by the hazard tape on the stairs that this was just a dive and not a 'dive' in the fun, ironic way.The place was full of teenagers. They had awful, outdated pictures of celebrities on the wall and tv screens showing terrible music videos, I just felt old. Menu is full of 'American' food, which looks bad. They don't even serve booze and trust me, you need it here! Bleagh, no thanks Tinseltown, I'll keep looking for my authentic American diner experience... maybe in America. read more

Want a shake? I mean, a real honest to goodness, stick to your straw thick, candy-bar infused, un-suckable-through a straw, ice cream shake? Then run (don't walk, you'll want to burn the extra calories) immediately to Tinseltown. You could also come here for waffles. Just replace the word shake with waffles in sentence above... erm, kinda. These were legit waffles, ok? Avoid everything else. Thank me later. (After the waffle food coma and cheek-pain from vigorous straw sucking has subsided.) read more

Although this location was a bit dingy (Farringdon) - it smelled like a basement rave - the french fries and shakes were delicious and just what the doctor ordered after a day of wandering around drinking cocktails. They market themselves as an American style diner, and although I am American I can't say I've ever been into a diner but I imagine this is an accurate recreation! I had a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Shake and my husband reluctantly ordered a Toffee Crisp Shake after he found out that his beloved Jammie Dodger Shake had been removed from the menu. We were both happy when they arrived and pleased by how delicious they were. This is a real family atmosphere during the afternoon (no idea what it's like at night) but there was a good mix of old and young people. I'd definitely return to Tinseltown for a shake but may try a different location next time. read more

I love a bit of novelty food! And nothing beats novelty American diners! Seriously, this is like a dirtier version of The Diner. As my flatmate would say, it's "redic.com" that they don't sell booze or hard shakes, considering they serve food that a drunk or a child would crave. The burger menu is extensive and it's a meat eaters dream. It's a little gloomy in here with no natural light but don't let that fool you into thinking it's romantic. Oh no, far from it. Even more so when it's someones birthday and they have this terrifying happy birthday song and video. Secretly I just jealous that no one planned this for my birthday! So as far as American diners go, this one is nasty, but the kinda nasty I love. That makes you glad you've chosen this venue with friends because it's okay to laugh at yourself for loving something that's so wrong. read more

I'll start off by saying that traditional British food is terrible. For American students studying/traveling abroad, Tinseltown is a shining star. For a moment, you may actually think you're home. As far as American diners in London, go, I give it three stars. If this same diner was in Philadelphia, I'd give it half of one star. I hope that message resonates with any Britons reading this review. (hint: I tried your diner, now come here and try ours!) I ate here several times during my summer in London. The milkshakes are a little watery by American standards but it's the best you're going to find in London. I appreciated their effort to make me feel at home. Their other desserts seemed adequately American. The chicken fingers look more like french fries than anything else. That was a huge let down but, again, they tried. Oddly, they brewed a kick butt espresso! It left me bouncing off buildings all the way back to my flat on Bowling Green (yeah Islington!). And what's up with the use of salad cream (their take on salad dressing) and brown sauce (supposedly their take on BBQ sauce). Both were readily available in packet form in a plastic cup on the table. Odd. Very odd. This place was perfect for a late-night meal after hitting the pubs. I can't say that I'd go for lunch or dinner (or 100% sober). My favorite lunch spot is Wagamama - I'll review that next. So, this place is a must try but don't expect to get much out of your visit than the comforting feeling of home. read more

My girlfriend - bless her- is totally in love with this place. Sometimes, I feel she loves Tinseltown more than me, therefore I had high expectations for this all-American Diner. As my girlfriend gleefully skipped down the stairs into this underground "diner", I couldn't help but feel somewhat uneasy. It was dark, dingy and had a funny smell - I felt I was making my way down into a brothel rather than a restaurant. Before I review the food, I must highlight the type of customers this place attracts.........TEENS. Not just any teens, the Loud-Mouthed-I'm-God's-Gift-To-Earth kind of teens. As you sit there shifting through the menu to decide upon what to order, the unbearable noise coming from the TV (MTV I think it's called), the annoying teens and the rude staff all start to get on your nerves. The food is nothing special. I wasn't blown away by the taste, especially considering the price. The portions could be considered generous, but us Brits are catching up to Americans in portion size. The milkshakes are very good, but quite pricey. When you consider the price and atmosphere, it really falls short of my expectations. If you like good milkshakes, then I would recommend it just for that. read more

A 24 hour, American diner in the heart of London - who would have thought it?! Great food with a menu ranging from American, Italian, Chinese and Asian cuisine at competitive prices - this is the place you want to be for those casual meals out with the friends you've known forever. Especially considering their specialty is milkshakes of any chocolate bar you desire [I am starting the car as I type this!] What's more, if you go down on a birthday - you get a complimentary cake with your very own 'Oscar' and the plasma screens and speakers boom with a customized 'Happy Birthday' message from A-List Hollywood celebrities - enjoy! read more

Tinseltown - American Near Me - London, XGL

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Awful service, but some of the better diner-esque food in London. A little on the greasy side, but frankly it's nice to see a 24-hour anything in a city that seems to close at around 10PM. The problem is that, no matter when you go, the clientel always manage to make the place unbearable. This place magnetises some of the most loud-mouth idiots this side of...well, any side of London. The milkshakes are divine, though. I love the fererro roche one. read more

Only somewhere you would really want to go post night, and with Fabric a short walk away, this is the perfect place to crash and replenish oneself with food. They do all sorts of burgers, grills, salads, breakfast food, as well as Chinese, Italian and Mexican. Stick with the burgers or the breakfast food I say, like their Full Monty (egg, kosher bacon, beef sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, fried bried, hash browns, chips and beans). Then you must have one of their Milkshakes. But where to we start as everything is just all too sickly tempting. They don't just have the usual vanilla, strawberry, chocolate flavours, they have cream egg, Ferrero Rocher, peanut butter and banana, Reeces butter cups, Oreo, Jaffa cakes, apple pie... It's all a bit too much, but has to be tried. read more

Popped by here, after meeting up with a friend for drinks, dinner and catch up. We were both craving dessert and as this was nearby, popped in and as always - it satisfied our sweet tooth. Haven't been to Tinseltown in years and could see that nothing had changed with this place regarding the decor. everything was the same, the service was quite quick considering how busy they were, but this didn't affect the quality of our order as the quality of the milkshakes and desserts was terrific as expected. First time my friend came here and he was pleasantry surprised. If in the area again will definitely pop in. read more

Food was really good and so were the milkshakes. But the service was appalling , the whole atmosphere was horrible and the toilets were wide open connecting the women's and men's and the restaurant and the toilets. the only reason I would go back there is for the milkshakes... I wouldn't want to go there long enough to eat there again! read more

The name says it all, Tinseltown American diner open 24 hours...It does what it says on the tin as they say. This place is a fab American style diner that serves American size portions which might not be the best thing for your waistline but what the heck, when In an American Style diner do as the Americans do,, supersize it.. check it out! read more

To say this was the worst burger I've ever had is an understatement. They are not hand made as the menu suggests. It's so obvious it was a frozen patty much as I've gotten at Costco before. In fact it tasted like the patty was precooked and kept in a warming tray (like McDonalds). The different styles burgers were all pretty unimpressive with many nothing like you'd find anywhere in the states. And for £9 a burger! I couldn't finish this crap. My friends got the milkshakes and seemed to like them but that doesn't make up for the most pathetic of all burgers. The atmosphere was in a basement, sad and run down. They played this obnoxious birthday video over and over that just showed celebrities with bad music throughout the meal. Otherwise the TVs showed music videos and commercials. At no point did the waiter or staff ask us if we enjoyed our meal. I now know why. read more

Notable for two things - the range of milkshakes, and the honking great , very greasy burgers. A bit of a laugh, but fine dining it is not.

It's so funny that I come here as an American and eat American food because my British friends are craving American diner food. It was not bad at all! It was a little on the pricey side, but many things are pricey here in London! I love this place overall. It was a fun and good experience =).. I came here after clubbing and it was so loud, but it was so much fun just eating here. I wish I could've stayed longe rin London! ^^ read more

A colleague chose this venue for his leaving do. He booked a table the day before but when we arrived they didn't have our name in the book. Their excuse was that they thought he meant 1pm the day before, even though he called at 3pm so that would've made no sense. Fortunately it was quiet enough for them to find space for us in one of the booths. The atmosphere was lacking. Photographs of celebrities from a decade ago lined the walls in cheap picture frames, and while there was music it was very quiet (not a bad thing when you want to talk to people). At one point the a siren went off and the speakers started to boom. Celebrities appeared on the screens to wish TinselTown a Happy Birthday - It was far worse than your usual sing-song and seemed to go on forever. The lunch menu is very cheap. A chicken burger is £5 or you can get a double for an extra £1.. This price includes a side dish and sauce. You could order a 4 patty burger challenge which comes with 2 sides and dips for just £12. My burger was ok. Nothing special but then it is cheap so can I really complain? The milkshake - Fruit A-List - was thick. But I really enjoyed it. A strawberry and banana ice-cream milkshake with strawberry sauce and fruit pieces, topped with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. It was more like pudding than a drink but that's what I hoped for. Perhaps 2 stars is a little harsh but it all comes down to expectations. I was hoping for a nice diner, maybe something like All Star Lanes. This was a bit dark and dingy. If you want food similar to McDonalds then you'll be happy, but I really believe it could do much better. read more

Tinseltown is a 24 hour American style diner in Faringdon. I first went a few years ago with a friend as we were still awake late at night on a weekday in Central London and bored. Tinseltown in Faringdon is down a set of stairs and is a slightly grimy diner style restaurant. The walls are covered in a slightly suspicious number of photos of the owner posing with A-List Hollywood celebs (Indeed, it now has a Hollywood branch). We both had a chocolate bar based milkshake which were good though I regret getting the Mars and not being more adventurous. Not a bad place, particularly if you can't sleep, though I don't know if I would make the trip there during the day. read more

Ive been going to Tinseltown ever since it opened. Being a photographer I work anti social hours as often find myself in London in need of a coffee or a pancake. Tinseltown has a vast menu from just drinks(not alcohol) to fry ups panckakes and Ice cream. Great atmospher with intimate booths and tables. With MTV Music and video channels. Oh and if its your birthday be sure to let them know! read more

I have to admit to eating here when getting back from a late night out and there's nothing else left open, so I am glad Tinsel Town is 24 hours. I've never actually eaten downstairs but the burgers that I've ordered for takeaway come in pretty decent sizes and, at least the ones that I've ordered, have a generous amount of toppings. Whilst waiting for my midnight orders, I noticed that other people were having the milkshakes and with such a long list of options, I couldn't help but be tempted. I'm glad I did because even as pricey as they are, their shakes are utterly amazing! I don't think that their burgers are going to win any awards soon but they hit the spot perfectly after a big night out. The fact that they hire a bouncer is a little strange to me, but given the sorts of people you get when you're open 24 hours, I guess it shouldn't surprise me in the least. read more

Tinseltown makes some of the best milkshakes in London, and although they're not cheap, they're pretty worth it. I love The Ambassador and Fruit-A-List shakes. read more

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A trendy, Up beat wicked 24 Hours American Dinner!! place to hang out with your friends any time of the day or after a great night out!!!! Do the best food ever including Burgers, Chips, Pasta, Steak etc And around 50 different flavor Milkshakes!! 100% rating!! read more

Tinseltown - American Near Me - London, XGL

Oh, Tinseltown, the place that never closes. Anyone who lives around here will experience the dread of finding out that nowhere else is open. The milkshakes are like concrete, so thick, you literally cannot use a straw to drink them. This is not a good thing. The fries and burgers on the other hand are halfway decent. It's in a basement and its beyond cheesy, bordering on creepy. Framed celebrities stare out at you from the wall. They also make large groups pay in advance which just ramps up the sketchiness. BUT at least they never close. read more

Horrible place. Good because it's open late but service is bad, food is low quality, and music is shitty. Sitting in their pleather mold colored booth at tinsel town made me want to starve instead. Even the ketchup and mayo were horrible. read more

I really want to write a detailed review about this place - but I won't, I'll just leave it at this: If you're out late, and willing to spend £10 on a shake and a burger rather than another two watered down whiskey and cokes, go here. End of. read more

Very bad experience. They were very rude. They asked us to wait for 20 min then 5 then they said that they have no table for us!!!! My friends had to leave hungry! Then the manager made it as if it's our fault and not that they promised us a table after 20 min! Very bad experience. If they don't know how to manage a restaurant they should close. If the manager doesn't know how to deal with customers maybe she should find another job. Don't go there there are better options a place that doesn't respect its customers doesn't deserve to go to. read more

been here twice now on two separate occasions. First time i went i ordered food to take away which was nice, but my cheesy chips had melted into my plastic container. So i couldn't really eat them without getting a mouth full of plastic. The second time i went i dined in. The food was ok. Then there was a massive fight between two tables of teenagers, which the security that always stand outside seemed to do nothing about, until i complained. Wasn't the most pleasant dining experience even if it's just for some fast food. read more

They've painted over the 24-hour part on the sign! About time! Bastards! They're still not getting any more stars from me, but at least we can both agree that a business that closes every night isn't in fact a 24 hour business. read more

My milkshake may not bring all the boys to the yard, but Tinseltown's does.

This place is close, but yet so far away to what you hope it will be. A bit odd having bouncers to get into the place but love all of the booths and tables when you get in. MTV TV screens are everywhere. The menu is limited at best--I was hoping for a salad but no such luck (nor grilled cheese which would have been a treat) so I ended up with a hotdog that was a weird dried pseudo-sausage thingy with peppered onions. The burgers looked decent, but nothing to rave about. Fun concept, but a bit off. Oh how I miss a good diner! read more

This place so needs to shape up. Service is so bad here that 'poor' is being generous. They really havn't got a clue as to customer service. Their booth policy is just one thing that needs shaping up. The food is microwave chic. You'd only go willingly if drunk or really have no concept of taste. The milkshakes are the only thing this place has to offer that it could legitimately hang its hat on. But it is by no means the best shake in town. Maybe at 5 in the morning but otherwise there are way better, Do yourself a favour, only consider going here if your drunk or under 15 and need a place to hang. read more

Best way to review this place is in bullet points. - love the milkshakes - hate the costs - sticky menus - tacky decor - service takes a while - great to have two sections i.e food bit and milkshakes only bit read more

I like the location despite other reviewers. It is easy to find and come on it is Tinseltown. My favourite milkshake is Ferrero Rocher