Bluebird

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Wed Oct 17 2012

Once a magnificent art deco garage complex with links to speed racer Sir Malcolm Campbell (hence the name), this is now a multipurpose eating and drinking venue, part of the D&D London stable.

At street level is a lively café (and front courtyard) and food store. The restaurant is on the first floor, where a disproportionate amount of space is given to the bar. Some tables are tightly packed together; bag a bigger one by the window for a diverting view of the King’s Road. Best visit after dark: daylight pouring through the skylight reveals stained carpet and scuffed chairs, and dressing the greeters in unflattering maroon takes the colour scheme too far.

The kitchen delivers a roster of Anglo-French favourites (foie gras parfait, salmon fish cakes, steaks) with some flair. This was evident from parsley-speckled ham hock with a punchy, crunchy piccalilli. Terrific pastry, a topping of hollandaise sauce and an excellent pea shoot salad elevated a pea and leek tart above the usual ‘veggie option’. Sourdough bread from the in-house bakery was tremendous.

Some dishes lacked the finesse you’d expect for the price: too salty butternut squash soup and mussels; unexceptional tarte tatin. Flash for your cash comes in the shape of a massive undulating piece of battered fish perched in a wire basket, and a giant knickerbocker glory glass topped with a banana. Not subtle or particularly sophisticated, but then neither is 'Made in Chelsea'.

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Address:
Bluebird 350 King's Road
London
SW3 5UU

Venue phone:
020 7559 1000
Venue website:
www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri. Brunch served noon-3.30pm Sat, Sun. Dinner served 6-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 6-9.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Sloane Square tube then bus 11, 19, 22, 49, 319
Price:
Main courses £13.50-£25. Set meal (lunch, dinner Mon-Thur, Sun; lunch, brunch, 6-7pm, 9.30-10.30pm Fri, Sat) £20 2 courses, £25 3 courses
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1. Bluebird
  - 350 King's Road
    London
    SW3 5UU
  - 020 7559 1000
  - www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk
  - 51.484926,-0.175697

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(3 ratings)

Went to the restaurant years ago when it first opened and that was a dreadful experience. Thought the cafe might be better so decided to breakfast there this morning. Nothing has changed... The service was poor. The waiter made a mistake with our order, and when I pointed out that a key ingredient was missing from one of the dishes, I was told it was on my plate so I was the one who was wrong! It took three goes to explain that I ordered smoked salmon with scrambled eggs AND eggs royale... The food also arrived before the drinks. It was a pity our experience was such as the food when it arrived was OK. One point in their favour is that they seem to be prompt in organising the bill!

Susie Mon Aug 27 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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Lovely restaurant and food just found it somewhat rude when we entered and spoke to the young lady on reception ,she said that there was a 'two hour window' so would have to leave then and this was even though the restaurant was practically empty when we arrived and not a lot busier when we left!!! Think she could have been more polite!!!

Sarah Bond Sun Jan 22 2012
Rated as: 3/5
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Can’t recommend it. The food was ok but the service was awful. One food order was forgotten – we had to re-order for it twice until they got a move on and by that time the rest of the people had practically eaten their food or it was cold. Several people served us and only one guy actually apologized. Staff where poorly trained and definitely had no manners. We had to beg to get a bit of butter and jam to eat the toast. If I spend £140 on a Sunday brunch I expect to get a good service. This place is not worth your money!

Fab Sun Jun 6 2010
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Dreadful meal. And a dreadful experience. We ate there on Saturday 20th march. Table for 4 booked for 8.30PM. We were seated at 8.50 after some considerable stressful argument. Seems they were 'running late with the tables.' Starter of Scallop Thermidor arrived after 55 minutes - cold. Imagine congealed cheese around virtually raw spinach positioned over a luke warm scallop. Sent it back. Second attempt arrived 3 minutes later - clearly microwaved. Tasteless. Disgusting. An offense to the palate. Main course - Beef wellington arrived after 45 minutes. Cold. Called waitress - said 'This meal is cold and inedible' to which she replied witha blank expression 'Why'. The place was too full and unable to cope with the sheer weight of numbers. Getting to the loo was a struggle. Like forcing your way through a crush of rugby players in a budget perfume store. So the experience was one never to be repeated. If its good food and good service you want in a pleasing environment - then the Bluebird in Chelsea is not for you.

andrew brel Sun Mar 21 2010
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