A bright, zesty lemon filling topped with a fluffy, golden-brown meringue, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
Wine • Steak • Drinks • Salads
"The wait for the food was over 1.5 hours. When it arrived, it was tasteless. The sirloin wasn’t seasoned and the venison was over-cooked. The red cabbage was very vinegary. We were offered complimentary drinks clearly to bump up the service charge. A couple next to us refused to pay their bill citing the exact same reasons. What a horrific way to spend £185.00!"
Steak • British • European • Vegetarian
"Vegetarian Options (Vegan upon request) WHAT WE HAD (3 Pax): 5 A Day £4.75] – Mint, Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Greek Yoghurt and Apple Juice; Radiant Roots £5.95] – Apple, Carrot, Ginger, Celery and Fennel; Golden Mango £4.50] – Mango, Tumeric, Yoghurt and Almond Milk; Full Veggie (Specially Made Vegan) £8.95] – Beans, Spinach, Mushrooms, Avocado, Grilled Tomato and Toast; Buttermilk Chicken and Waffle £8.95] – Avocado, Sour Cream, Jalapenos and Chilli Maple Syrup I came here for breakfast with my friends as they wanted to try the Buttermilk Chicken and Waffle. I did know that they have vegetarian options from the menu we saw the day before, but wasn’t sure if they had anything vegan. It turns out that they did not have any specifically vegan items on the menu. However, the waitress and kitchen was very accommodating and made modifications to the full veggie breakfast for me. It was your typical full breakfast made vegan that was simple and cooked well with fresh produce. I really appreciate how helpful and accommodating the staff were, especially in answering my questions in assuring me it was vegan. Really made me feel at ease. My friends enjoyed their Buttermilk Chicken and Waffle too which was a good portion too. We all loved the juice and smoothies we ordered as well! We also had a look at their cocktail menu which intrigued us. Excellent customer service, good vibes with the bright and fun décor that is still classy, good food at reasonable prices, I do see myself coming back here for dinner/to try their cocktails if I find myself in Edinburgh again."
Steak • French • British • Vegetarian
"Tomahawk was incredible! Undoubtedly the best steak I have ever eaten! Seating is strange ambience was definitely lacking. We ordered a side it was clearly forgotten about, we reminded staff twice we were still waiting on it, decided to start eating what we already received as we didn’t want it to go cold it arrived when we were 3/4 finished. Disappointing in that respect, as it was not busy at this time."
Bars • Brunch • Sandwiches • International
"Every visit here starts with a warm welcome! The front-of-house staff are incredibly attentive, creating a comforting atmosphere that feels like being wrapped in a cozy blanket the moment you step into this stunning bar. Each time I visit, I’m consistently impressed by the exceptional service. In London, it’s refreshing to experience a place where rudeness isn’t the norm. This restaurant is a perfect example of great service combined with a warm and inviting atmosphere."
Vegan • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian
"I really enjoy dining at The Refinery. I have visited a couple of times now and have always been pleased with the setting, ambience, and staff. However, on my most recent visit, I was disappointed with the price of the main meal and the portion size. I ordered the pan-fried salmon, which was supposed to come with cauliflower for a healthy option. Unfortunately, the dish only came with a few small pieces of cauliflower, and I felt that it was not worth the £13.95 price tag. I would have preferred a larger portion for the price. I find that the mains are a bit overpriced for the portion size, and I would recommend ordering side dishes to feel satisfied. Despite this, everything else about my dining experience was wonderful."
Fish • Steak • Coffee • British
"First of all, my meal (the chicken and chestnut mushroom pie) was TO DIE FOR. It was flavorful, flaky, and cooked perfectly! And the sauce was delicious. The atmosphere definitely makes the place worth trying. It’s almost like a modern indoor garden. However, for the negatives: My husband got one of the steaks which had an amazing bearnaise sauce but the meat itself was way over cooked. But the main reason for the low rating is because of the service. Our server was a young male with a heavy accent and the most quiet voice. We had to keep asking him to repeat himself because he refused to speak up. He literally whispered. When we asked him for recommendations, he shrugged and said “I don’t know.” He did this with food and drinks. Very helpful. Not. He forgot our waters until we reminded him. He never checked on us after we got our food so we had to grab someone else to get us condiments and to order drinks. And somehow everything I tried to order, they somehow ran out of. Lastly, I had to grab another server to get our check so we could get the heck out of there. I would come here simply for the chicken pie but I would probably order it to go because it sucked to have a server who didn’t know what he was doing."
Cafés • French • Asiatic • Vegetarian
"The restaurant has a colorful and lively atmosphere with beautiful wall papers, decorations, and colorful window displays. Even though we were not initially looking for dessert, we couldn't resist trying the chai latte, raspberry mousse, and tiramisú desserts. The tiramisú was light and fluffy, reminiscent of another great Italian place we had tried in California. The raspberry tart was a delightful explosion of flavors, with each layer perfectly complementing the next. The chai latte was smooth and just the right amount of spiced, providing a calming and enjoyable finish to our meal. I highly recommend this place for a date or special treat, you deserve it!"
Beer • Wine • Cafe • Casual
"BEWARE!!! ...The cocktails are very weak, and contain nowhere near the alcohol level that they should. We paid £24 for two cocktails. Our glasses were filled to the top with crushed ice then they produced a premixed 1.5 litre bottle of long island iced tea and simply poured one measure over the crushed ice. So it was not only diluted with the crushed ice but also contained just one measure of what should have been a mixture of spirits...it just tasted of water from the crushed ice. So bad that I have made a formal complaint to trading standards."
Beer • Wine • Casual • High Tea
"We arrived at the restaurant for our booked special occasion, only to find out that they had no record of our reservation. This resulted in a disappointing experience as we had to wait while they tried to find a suitable table for us. When we were finally seated, we found ourselves at very low seats that were not ideal for enjoying our afternoon tea. Overall, it was a spoiled experience for us."
Pubs • Wine • Seafood • Asiatic
"Our dinner experience at this restaurant was supposed to be a highlight of our week away during Christmas, but unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. The main issue was that upon being seated, we were informed that many menu options were no longer available. In my 40 years of dining out, I have never encountered a list of unavailable options as extensive as this. The excuse given for the limited food availability being because it was Christmas was wholly inappropriate. Despite this disappointment, the rest of the evening was satisfactory, with the food and service being decent. Overall, it was a letdown. I would recommend that the management improve their menu planning and food ordering process for the future."
Beer • Wine • Steak • Hotels
"We love the Punchbowl..brought friends and it didn’t disappoint!One observation is, however...we would like to have eaten outside as it was a lovely day.But the wooden tables had benches and we are all in our sixties and find it uncomfortable with no back rests.The small tables and chairs were adequate for snacks but not meals for 4.So, better outside seating would be great!"
Wine • Steak • Cheese • British
"We hadn’t been here for quite a while, were surprised by how quiet it was. It was a hot lunchtime it has a lovely garden. We were passing thought we’d pop in on our way out for the afternoon. Our lunches were nice, but, we thought, very expensive. It’s a shame, but others have mentioned it too. The staff were lovely."
Fast Food • Veggie Burger • All Day Breakfast • All Day Breakfast (vegan)
Wine • Steak
"Dinner here was supposed to be one of the highlights of a week away over Christmas. Sadly did not live up to the expectation. The main reason being that as soon as we five were seated, we were given a list of menu options of what was no longer available. In 40 years I have never faced a list of missing options in any restaurant, perhaps the odd 1 or 2 options. Disappointment was compounded by the wholly inappropriate excuse that there was insufficient food because it was Christmas!! What remained of the evening was OK, food was OK and the service was good. All in all, it was a let down. Recommend that the management up their game with regards to menu planning and food ordering in the future."
Pubs • Steak • British • Ice Cream
"Food was fine as usual service though was awful. Were not offered the usual bread olive dip to start that other tables got and have had before. Were not even offered dessert or menus for desert . Staff were generally sullen. Had to pay at bar as waited too long after i asked for bill. Worst of all when i was asked how was the meal when i paid i politely gave my opinion as above the rather precocious girl with an attitude offered no apology and just said that they were very busy and did not have staff . I remarked that i had been there since 7 pm and the restaurant was mostly empty so did not get the ‘busy’ bit she again no apology) just repeated they were busy and did not have staff. All she had to do was apologise and i would have felt slightly better about the whole experience. Not returning again"
Pub • Beer • Cafés • Coffee
Beer • Wine • Bars • Casual
"there was a mix with my booking when a private party had borrowed the whole trinity kitchen! I had a table for 4 of us for prosecco and cupcakes for my birthday. for the happiness the employees left us our table and gave us a bottle of prosecco and cupcakes on the house for the inconvenience. the cupcakes were beautiful and we would definitely be back with how nice the staff was"
Pubs • Pizza • Seafood • European
"The place and view were beautiful! The food was not good, unfortunately. An hour later, we received a starter that was uncooked and had raw meat. We sent it back, but the rest of the food came out lukewarm. The chicken wings were undercooked. The main dishes arrived at the same time as the appetizers, and they were not hot either. The portions were not satisfying and lacked flavor. The pizza was cold, and when we complained, the manager offered the meal for free. The service from the waiter and manager was good, but the kitchen staff may need improvement. I would return for drinks, but not for a meal. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant."
Cafés • French • French Toast • Breakfast-brunch
"I came here for breakfast and found it to be really cute and small. The menu was small but offered a good variety of options, including pastries, egg dishes, and French toast."
Cafe • French • Brunch • British
"What an incredible experience at this restaurant! Everyone looked so well-dressed and put together. Greta in her Alexander McQueen outfit was stunning, and the ladies wearing Charolette Tilbury makeup looked beautiful. I loved every moment of it."