Assorted selection of gourmet cheeses served with crackers, fresh fruits, and nuts for a delightful tasting experience.
Asian • Cuban • Hotels • British
"I visited last night with my partner to celebrate her birthday. I've been many times before, mainly when I've stayed at the hotel, but last night we stayed somewhere else, so I called and booked a table, as you cannot just walk into this bar without a reservation. We had a few cocktails before heading off to Hakkasan. The decor is amazing and the cocktails are what you would expect from a top London bar. Prices aren't cheap, but for a special occasion, they aren't that bad. Still cheap than Ibiza..!! I'd highly recommend for a couples night out. I find it hard to fault Purple Bar:"
Halal • Drinks • Turkish • Breakfast
"first we came in and it was really ugly. there were quiet music and the furniture was really nice. next we ordered, but our waitress was a bit grumpy. but our food came in 14 minutes. it is like almost food restaurant. the Canadian breakfast was really good and the pancakes were huge and delicious. it is a really good restaurant and some of the waiters are really polite. this is a definite 4-star restaurant I just turned 12"
Pub • Steak • Vegan • British
"Me and my husband took our 2 children down The Bull for lunch a few Saturdays ago. Excellent for the kids as have play area, children's booths and had a bouncy castle that particular weekend. Love how accommodating they are for children.... slush puppies, popcorn, mocktails, icecream, fab kids menu etc. We had a nice bit of food too, love the summer grill menu. Place was well maintained and clean. Staff were very friendly. Bit of a wait at the outdoor bar but what do you expect on a Saturday when the weather is lovely! Will be returning soon, thank you for a great afternoon!!!"
Tea • Fish • Hotels • British
"more interesting place eat ok, but nothing special. they didn't know we had to book Christmas specifically, but after the talk with the cook said they could offer the main course. plentiful but truthahn roll tasteless like the gravur, veggies overcooked, although kartoffeln ok. beautiful place to meet friends so it was not important."
Vegan • Fusion • Coffee • Australian
"I went out with a friend, and we shared several dishes, which was perfect. The staff was attentive, and the restaurant had a spacious atmosphere. It's one of the few places in London where you can actually hear each other without having to deal with loud music! My only complaint is that the lighting felt a bit too bright. I'm not sure if it’s because the space is quite large, airy, and predominantly white."
Sushi • Salad • Japanese • Mediterranean
"early on Saturday morning. the outdoor menu disappeared and aimed at the choice Avocado/Egg. then wandered in and looked perfectly fresh on spatialities made croissants, and knew that I have a croissant with a side of speck. superb with a kapuziner. I ate very comfortable outside. there is a lot of space inside and since this is very popular, they need the space. a few very happy small groups of diners collected in and seemed to have a great time. if I had lived in the opposite, I would certainly be a strain."
Steak • Pasta • Italian • Seafood
"Firstly, I am somewhat amazed at the reviews theis venue has based on our visit on Saturday evening. We arrived 45 minutes early for our table for 4 persons at 7.30pm as I had called ahead at lunchtime asking if they had a bar area that we could sit and select from the menu in advance of being seated in the restaurant. I was given the impression that they had a lavish area for this purpose. However, this was not the case and we were shown to our table on arrival which was probably the worst location in the restaurant that was sparse of diners at that time. I will elaborate on our table location as it made for a negative night. It was a circular table placed in a “gap” between the original restaurant area and what appeared to be an extension to the restaurant. This gap did have curtains that could have been closed which would have curtailed guests and staff squeezing between the wall and one of our chairs but when asked the Owner said he would not close them……. In fairness, “Theo” the Owner did offer the choice another two alternative tables but both were in no better location! We sat and ordered drinks and were provided with menus. The drinks arrived in a timely fashion and were made fine. I also ordered some wine which was decanted and allowed time to breath before being served. The wine was an Amorone but the year did not warrant the price he was charging but nonetheless was quite good. We placed our food order and in doing so I asked if chef would add a simple fried egg to top the steak I had ordered. I was told by Theo that he was down a number of staff on the evening shift and could not provide the egg. How many people would we have needed to fry an egg???? To be honest the whole experience was not worth almost £500.00 even though the food fine. We also found it disturbing the way Theo tried to control the waiting staff this may have been because they were young or new to the role but we felt that the staff did a good job and didn’t need micro managing! I am always curious when a front of house individual, who gives the impression he is in total control, loses the plot mid service. I did tell Theo I would give a poor review and he pretty much dismissed me so I dug a little deeper and it would appear the restaurant has suffered financial issues in the very recent past…….. this information is in the public domaine through Google. All in all we were so disappointed with a venue that appears to have a wealth of happy diners from their reviews……. It’s NOT that good Guys!!!"
Cafe • Wine • Full • British
"The food quality was disappointing. While the fish and chips were decent (we had two servings), the torte was quite poor. The puff pastry resembled a burger bun, and the filling was nearly inedible. The entrecôte steak was also a letdown—thin and gristly. In terms of price and quality, I found it lacking, especially for London standards. For example, three small tempura prawns cost £9.50, and a simple Spanish wine was priced at £10 per glass. Given the overall experience, I wouldn't recommend this place for a meal, but it could be alright for a quick drink."
Fish • Soup • French • Cheese
"We have eaten here many times but last night the food was definitely not up to its usual standard. My husband had duck, potatoes and green beans but there were no potatoes. The ice cream that came with the dessert had a bug piece of ice in it. We both don’t feel well after the meal. Starter was excellent and the ambience really lovely. Service wasn’t great, I asked fir some ice and lemon 3 times before it came and they forgot my husbands expresó that he ordered"
Kebab • Seafood • Mexican • European
"Dinner for two. Our experience started off a bit rocky when we requested a specific bottle of Chilean wine, but they only had options from New Zealand, so we had to adjust. On the bright side, we were charged for the Chilean wine, which was £5 cheaper. The food was fantastic—delicious with generous portion sizes. We never felt rushed, as the staff allowed us plenty of time between courses. Although the restaurant was busy, the staff managed everything smoothly."
Tea • British • Breakfast • Finger Food
"I had some time to spare in the area so decided to bring some friends for a drink and a small snack here. The Waitress on duty seemed to be grossly overworked and had little clue what to do. It took a long time for her to come and take an order, we had to ask several times. It then took even longer for some of the drinks to arrive, one of the Drinks was missing, the Waitress did not say a word and walked away. Only after several further reminders did she bring the remaining drink. We then had to ask several times about the food, which she eventually did bring. As I did not have the time nor the patience to wait for her to bring the bill, I went to the Bar and paid somebody else behind the Bar counter. I then went to retrieve the car key from the Concierge, not entirely sure what happened, but the person there muttered something along the line that the usual Concierge was not there and that he did not know exactly what to do. He then could not give me any change and also no receipt of the money paid for the car parking, when asked for a receipt he said that the usual Concierge would normally deal with this and that he could not issue a receipt. Altogether a very disappointing experience, and quite embarrassing in front of my guests. I certainly won't bring any of my guests there again so soon."
Pubs • Meat • Beer • Cheese
"Teething problems the nght we went. New heaters and tarpaulin shelter has extended the possibilities of outdoor space, during second spike of Coid, meant the place was full, with everybody ordering food which caused a traffic jam in the kitchen and very slow food service. However, the waitresses/waiters were great and kept us informed. They were run off their feet. I would definitely go back again and hope they have got into their stride. I feel guilty giving low stars because I know it was not a typical night."
Bars • Beer • Seafood • Burgers
"I suppose there are 5 stars in all. with good design and decorations, very nice personal and beautiful menus! Unfortunately, it was an annoying mosquito of lemon slices on the table dressed, and some unacceptable short-haired things that float on my wein. the dame gave me a new wee, as she might think I was using by telling her there is something in the weinglas. Finally it was a nice lunch next to the train station!"
Bars • Wine • Coffee • Spanish
"great restaurant really enjoyed it we were adult. I tried the tomato cheese salad, chorizo, ham croquetas, patras brava as stater than had more ham croquetas they were really nice some funky kartoffels with a fried egg, some chorizo, type of bark boiled medium rare, black pudding and chickenskewers. I can't really blame the place where the food or service is. I loved the Spanish music in the background was surprised that it was not very busy. when entering the bar area has a safety ball and they have some decks on the side, which makes me think that Friday night the place is packed"
Pubs • Beer • Wine • Sushi
"Extremely well organised event. We felt very welcomed from the moment we arrived, the afternoon tea and drinks were served and all of the sumptuous offerings were explained. Attention to detail was amazing. It was our daughter’s 30th birthday celebration, the team put a sweet congratulations card on the table for her and even brought out a slice of cake with a candle in to make the occasion even more special. All of the staff were attentive and professional, and the amazing food tasted every bit as good as it looked. I cannot rate this venue highly enough."
Bars • Cuban • Steak • Asian
"A peaceful oasis in St.Martins Lane a choice for a pre theatre dinner. Most of the other bars in the area seemed crowded and noisy. There were only two other couples in the restaurant. Tables were large and the chairs comfortable. I had read reviews that the background music had been too loud but I found the music unobtrusive. I similarly had read reviews that the portions of octopus in the octopus salad were small so I was prepared for that but the salad that it came with was very fresh. My friend’s starter of chicken liver pate was more generous and looked pink and appetising. My main course of sea bass was well prepared and presented. Fortunately my friend’s choice of chicken came with six chunky potato chips and I was grateful for the three he shared with me which balanced the fish perfectly. A bit of a hurry with the dessert course which was a tasty tart and raspberry sorbet. All in all a satisfying and pleasant dinner and a lovely start to the evening. The cocktails we ordered did push the price of the bill up and arrived after the first course. Apart from my above comments no complaints at all the staff genuinely welcoming and friendly. Recommended."
Wine • Coffee • High Tea • Bar-lounge
"The crab in the canapés was the standout dish—I think we all agreed we could have happily eaten a tub of that instead of continuing with the rest of the meal! The food was delicious, and I have no complaints. My soup remained hot until we finished our bread, which was great. I wish I had reserved some extra gravy for my bratkartoffeln, which I enjoyed at the end of my main course, but it’s good to know I could have asked for more. The portion sizes were just right. Although I’m not a fan of mice cake, I was offered cookies for dessert. My mother couldn’t stop raving about how good the coffee was. I also appreciated the novelty decorations, crackers, and the small party popper boxes. Unfortunately, there was a diner at a nearby table who was overly loud and rude, constantly complaining to the staff, which did disrupt our experience a bit. The restaurant was quite full, providing a lively ambiance from other diners, but this person wanted to be the center of attention, which was rather embarrassing. Despite that distraction, I still enjoyed our meal and would happily return for Christmas 2023."
Lunch • French • Brunch • European
"I have walked passed this cafe several times and not noticed it, nestled next to the big Co-Op supermarket in Moseley. So, I was glad when a friend said let's meet there. It was surprisingly spacious, with a lovely ambience and a great range of goodies to eat. Freshly baked bread pastries baked onsite with a distinctively French vibe. They also offer a more extended lunch menu, plus the usual coffee variations and teas. I didn't venture out to their garden because it was drizzling with rain, but from what I could see, it looked like a nice space for warmer days. The young Black lady who served was very helpful we didn't feel pressured to leave when we were finished. I will be back! Recommended stop."
Wine • Fish • Pasta • Italian
"beautiful, warm restaurant! I came to lunch and had the rabbits and carrots as antipasti and cotoletta traditionale for pornstar. both were amazing and could not mistake the calf cut at all. I also ordered a red wine with recommended from the sommelier and it was beautiful as always. the service was top notch and very friendly. I would recommend to everyone to come here. Thanks again!"
Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic • Fast Food
"Bit of a mixed bag here. Came with a relative on a quiet Sunday. Ordered the chicken wings and tempura prawns and both were excellent. Chicken wings were exceptional and the prawns were cooked as expected with light batter. The main, pulled lamb with veg, was rather disappointing. The lamb was very nice and the gravy was spicy (chili or pepper hot). The hasselback were soft but needed more colour, the carrot was not cleaned properly and was tough and almost raw, the red onion and pepper had no place on the dish as they were not cooked like the runner beans and needed more cooking. If the veg had been cooked then the dish would have been so much better. However, these are easy things to do so frustrating. The Yorkshire puds were fantastic. The biscotti cheesecake was wonderful. Overall a 3/5 but should have been a 4. Staff were very nice and attentive. I would return but order a different main"