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Part of the Ruby group (which includes Ruby Lounge in King's Cross), this newcomer has brought a touch of class to the Hammersmith drinking scene. The decor is tasteful and inviting and the clientele young and well-dressed. There are no real surprises on the cocktail list, but they are competently prepared and a very reasonable £6.50 (£4.50 during happy hour). The large bar stocks over 40 rums, five proseccos and over 40 other wines, and on tap are Deuchars IPA and London Pride - you certainly won't run out of drink options. The bar is divided into three areas: a main bar with comfy leather seating, ornate, floral-motif wallpaper and giant Christmas-bauble type lampshades; a light, airy morning room and a sizeable dining area. There is also a great beer garden - a rarity around these parts.
Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9
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OK here goes. Basically my philosophy is. you're only here once, so better make the most of it! I've got bags of energy (but I know how to chill),...
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For me Ruby Grand is a 'sex and city cheers'!! everyone is really friendly and since going there the first time I have made some great friends especially with the staff who have always been very welcoming. So that is the cheers side; the cocktails and interior and general style of the place is so....glamerous, it is a really comfortably funky venue for a few drinks or even a fancy meal.
There are a few gastro-pubs in Hammersmith but Ruby Grand is easily my favourite. It coulod be the colour of the wallpaper or the pattern but it just gives such a warm and welcoming feel. Ruby Grand can be dressed up and down. It provides fantastic food and drinks and would be a great place for a smart dinner with friends but it also has very inviting leather seating to snuggle in and just have a real good catch up after work or during the day.
I can see from my visits that I am not the only regular, there are several groups that keep coming back and that is simply because it is a great all-rounder venue with everything you would want; good service, good food and drinks, good environment!
I went into Ruby Grand this weekend. I had to stand at the bar a while before I was served. The barmaids seemed more keen getting the bar clean. Once I had their attention though they were so friendly. I was taken straight to my table and while I had to wait ages for my friend to arrive the waitress was really nice checking I was ok. The restaurant section was not busy at all which I could not understand. I experienced great service and the food was really good. The brusceta I had to start with was very oily but other than that, I couldn't complain all night. If you live nearby and haven't tried it I would recommend you go!
I popped into Ruby Grand over the weekend with a few friends. The pub had a really warm welcoming feeling and was busy with lunch-time trade. Unfortunately without booking we were left waiting for a table for a while but we were quite happy at the bar with the friendly bartender! Once we were seated, our orders were taken and food arrived relatively quickly. I order the burger and chips - one of the best burgers I have had in hammersmith!
The cocktail menu is absolutely amazing. I used to work in a cocktail bar - i like to think quite a nice one but after visiting Ruby Grand I was put to shame, the bartenders looked so good as they prepared the drinks and even made me a one that was not on the menu! The food was gorgeous but took a little longer than I would have wanted! All in all - I had a pretty fantastic dinner and will be going back with friends.
A great find on the rather dingy king street. excellent food, attentive service, and great all round atmosphere. we got 50% off with a special offer, which made is superb value as well. highly recommended
Shockingly bad service. Would have been one star if it wasn't for the nice wine list and friendly welcome we got when we first arrived.
It went quickly down hill. We asked for bread with our mussels and got cheap white sliced bread toast, bad! The salad wasn't dressed, the risotto was stone cold and the steak was missing the bearnaise sauce. When we asked the waitress to fix these issues, not all at once, it took us a while to notice them all, she replied - "is there anything else missing from here, I don't want to have to keep going back and forth" - enough said, useless! Waiting staff that don't think it's their job to actually wait on people - whatever next!!?
We were told it was because of the new menu, but it's all pretty basic stuff.
Really like it. I did my birthday party there ( Yes Chris, i'm really 29) Very good canapes.
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