Phone: +442087094525,+442078710460
Address: East London, Patriot Sq, E2 9PJ, United Kingdom
City: London
Menu Dishes: 20
Reviews: 3583
Website: https://www.townhallhotel.com/food-and-drink/corner_room
"Ate here on Saturday evening as a treat with a friend. Beautiful room, lovely ambience, warm and professional welcome. But after that it went downhill. The service was awkward and strange. I assumed it was our waiter’s first week as he was intrusive, a bit clumsy and tentative but in fact he was the person in charge. I don’t like a rushed meal but the first course took 30 mins to arrive which was a little long to wait. Starters when they arrived were delicious. My main course was very odd though. I ordered baked cheese with salami and potatoes costing £26. When it arrived it was a large ‘sharing’ type cheese with Parma ham and a small amount of sautéed potatoes plus lots of good bread. Obviously I chose it and you could say that was my bad but I assumed as it was a main course option it would have been prepared in a different way suitable for one person. It was delicious but I thought it was an ill judged and peculiar dish to be offered as a main course- it would have been a substantial and lovely sharing dish for 4 people as a starter. I was also surprised to find Parma ham rather than the salami. I adore cheese and have a good appetite but even I was defeated and only managed to eat about 1/3 of it. I mentioned this pleasantly to the waiter when he came to collect our plates and also mentioned about the substituted Parma ham. He said he would mention it to the manager. The first waiter came over saying ‘you’ve got a complaint I hear?’. I said ‘no it’s just an observation’. He told me that the Parma ham WAS salami. I was a bit perplexed as the two meats are not similar at all and we entered into a faintly Trumpian discussion which I quickly gave up on as he was not to be moved on this ‘black is white’ issue. He then proceeded to take my carafe of white wine away although there was still some wine left in it. I had had two glasses anyway so didn’t bother calling him back but again I thought this was very peculiar and bad service. My friend had pheasant macaroni which she said was tasty but definitely not pheasant but after the salami/ham saga we didn’t bother saying anything about that. I ordered an Americano coffee which came quickly with sugar but no milk. When I asked him for milk he raised his eyebrows said ‘milk?’ incredulously as though I’d asked for something really outlandish and reluctantly supplied it. We had one dessert which was a ridiculously huge portion but delicious. The bill came with a 12.5% tip added. We declined to pay this, the waiter queried it, had to go off to the manager again and give us a new amended bill after a bit of faffing around- an awful palaver over a so called discretionary service charge. My friend gently explained that we had not had a great experience and why and this was noted with not so much as a grudging acknowledgement; let alone an apology. I have never had such crack handed and odd service and we both left feeling very let down. It really spoiled what would have been a lovely evening otherwise. I wouldn’t have minded about the weird main course if they had handled it with a little more grace. A simple acknowledgement and comment about ‘sorry it wasn’t what you were expecting... will feedback etc’ would have gone a long way. I am not a high maintenance customer. I respect and admire restaurant staff who generally do a tough job with great professionalism. But this was not a cheap restaurant and we felt overall it was not good value and we did not have the relaxed and lovely evening we were expecting."
Full menu - 20 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Dessert
Cheesecake
A rich, creamy dessert with a smooth texture and graham cracker crust, often topped with fruits or a sweet glaze.
Sweet Wine
Featured Items
Starters
Crab
Succulent crab meat delicately seasoned and served with a side of tangy lemon butter sauce.
Rice
Risotto menu
Creamy Arborio rice cooked to perfection, with a rich blend of Parmesan and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Pastry
Soups
Gazpacho
A refreshing cold soup with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, and vinegar, perfect for a light summer appetizer.
Bottled & Draught Beer
Pâtes Et Riz
Salads
Tomato Salad
Fresh and juicy tomatoes tossed with herbs and drizzled with olive oil for a refreshing salad.
For Children
Beef
Sandwiches
Sweets
Julie
Again a five star experience here when I can with my parents.
Address
Reviews
ClareHowlettAvalanch
Brilliant menu. Great produce. Fantastic cosy atmosphere. If you get the chance to eat there then grab it. You won't regret it!
Grant
The Corner Room is a quality fine dining experienceWe went on a quiet Thursday night and had the taster menuIt costs £75 with taster wine.
Logan
We turned up at 1.10 to a totally empty dining room which is fine or actually even nice because we can be loud and unfunny without fear._But we were View menu
Fshibahime
Nice place, perfect for a group of friends the food was really nice and the ambience is very hipster and cool. Service could be quicker but it was also quite busy
freebirdforever
I’ve been here twice now, once for dinner and once for Sunday lunch. I love the interior and ambience of the dining space, the service is impeccable and the food is very good. One of my favourite places in East London!
bwdv
Our first evening meal on this London trip. Lovely intimate smart relaxed restaurant. Three course set dinner was excellent with two choices for each course. Light, flavoursome. Excellent cocktails too and excellent service. View menu
Jennifer
We visited The Corner Room today for the first time, and had an absolutely lovely experience. The decorations (a mix of industrial style lamps and plants) were just our style and created a really lovely vibe. There aren't too many tables, which made it more inimate. We're vegetarian and pescatarian, so we chose the fish and veggie option trout and pumpkin pasta respectively which were great; the portions were small as people have mentioned, but that suited us perfectly. We made up for it with the pudding, which was a chocolate fondant. The service was wonderful, the wine was great and they brought us bubbles to celebrate our anniversary. We had a really lovely time, we'll be coming back, and...
reviewsbytw
We came for dinner and I have to say how underwhelmed and disappointed I was, unfortunately. The service was poor, whereby we had to keep calling the waiters over as they were inattentive, particularly our waiter. They were also out of sight around 75% of the time. I would highly suggest hiring another person as your current system isn’t working. It took at least 15 mins for someone to take our drinks order, one of our party ordered a gin but wasn’t asked if he wanted a mixer so the gin just turned up by it’s self, meaning we then had to flag down the waiter again to ask for a tonic. Once our drinks were finished he also just took our glasses away, trying to take one that still had drink in...
DianeCDublin
Ate here on Saturday evening as a treat with a friend. Beautiful room, lovely ambience, warm and professional welcome. But after that it went downhill. The service was awkward and strange. I assumed it was our waiter’s first week as he was intrusive, a bit clumsy and tentative but in fact he was the person in charge. I don’t like a rushed meal but the first course took 30 mins to arrive which was a little long to wait. Starters when they arrived were delicious. My main course was very odd though. I ordered baked cheese with salami and potatoes costing £26. When it arrived it was a large ‘sharing’ type cheese with Parma ham and a small amount of sautéed potatoes plus lots of good bread. Obvio... View menu
Categories
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Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience. View menu
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British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
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European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.
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