Eyre Brothers

I wish I'd taken the time to read the reviews by everyone else on here. First time I've felt really let down by Time Out. First off it's clearly a trap for suits so don't go if you're expecting a warm and romantic setting. If you're looking for something a little more Christian Bale however then you're in luck. We waited until we had to ask for a menu, service was inconsiderate, when I found a hair in my octopus I was given the option of a refund for that one item or a new one (rather than say an apology and a bottle of wine) and the the only items we had from the menu that were of notable quality were the ones that can be bought in and served straight up without the need of a chef or any imagination (the wine and the cured meat). This is the only restaurant I've ever not tipped in. We skipped desert and went to The Diner for a beer and a banana split which I highly recommend!

Food OK to average, expensive, service is worse than a miserable London bus driver.

Firstly I have to say the food was good. However this was totally negated by the service. It was without doubt the worst I have experienced in a London restaurant. Our waiter was downright rude; ignoring us until we had to ask for a drink and then abrupt / aggressive one word responses all evening, we even tried to joke with him but to no avail. We complained to the Maitre d' who was then seen laughing and back slapping with the waiter and then became rude to use too. Our conclusion, unless you are acceptable city boys or with a man you won't get a great reception here.

Had a fantastic evening, great wine, food and atmosphere. Will be back for the pork fillet again.

I took my girlfriend here on her birthday as the food sounded amazing and the reviews were good. On arrival, the place was quite empty and it felt a little bit like a corporate business hotel in terms of ambience/decor...but it was the promise of incredible food that had been the main draw, so no matter! Focusing on our chosen main, the pork with clams for two to share (chosen as an authentic Portuguese dish), we just ordered some very light starters - Pimientos De Padron and fried Courgettes (both ok, but nothing special and very pricey for bog-standard tapa's) None of this was a major issue though, because it was the delicious sounding pork we were waiting for.... After about 30 mins we were delivered…an enormous t-bone steak!? Obviously a mistake and no-doubt an honest one on their part, but the subsequent debate over who's fault it was (e.g. ours or theirs) seemed unprofessional and we felt a little pushed into having it anyway as it was explained that we'd have to wait another 20 mins for the pork. A subsequent offer to remove the £8 price difference between the two dishes was also offered up. As we were really hungry by the point (although if I’d wanted steak and chips we would’ve gone to The Hawksmoor) but ultimately because I didn't want to spoil the ambience of a birthday meal by causing a big fuss and complaining, we agreed to stick with the steak…which again was ok, nothing special. Our two sides were beetroot (unremarkable) and minted peas (ok, but you can honestly get better at Nando's) Drinking our second bottle of wine, it began to feel like we were being encouraged to leave (and this was still before 10pm) by tills being cashed up, dishes and cutlery being noisily put away and chairs being scraped back into place. It was never verbally communicated but we got the real feeling from them that it was Monday night, they weren't very busy, and it would be great if the staff could all get off home early. We actually laughed about it as it was icing on the distinctly average cake that was our Eyre Brothers experience. Not wanting to keep them from getting home (who were we, mere customers, to prevent that!) I asked for the bill...which duly arrived with the full price steak on there. We got the £8 back in cash after reminding them of their own suggestion, but it was just another thing that had been badly handled. Sadly I cannot comment on the elusive pork, but for what we experienced, there's thousand's of places easily as good for half the price. Service-wise it was all very polite and nobody was being difficult by any means, but there's a few very obvious things that a restaurant should do - e.g. not debate with its customers, not make a big song and dance about closing up for the night earlier than stated and not forgetting to honour promises for mistakes made. At standard prices for standard food, I would have given 3 stars but for the money it has to be 2...and one of those is for the wine!

Over priced, very, very avg food. Dont go!

Clientelle corporate even on Saturday dinner, suits left at home & wifes brought in, hence the atmosphere. Interesting meat dishes on the menu: my companion loved the rare pork main, £20. Interesting vegetarian & fish dishes dried out: starters & sides show simpler ingredients and are marked as if to 300% profit, e.g. half a dozen stems of asparagus or small tinned papers filled with tinned tuna over £8; fish dishes offer pedestian smoked salmon, or salted cod & hake mains at seabass prices. The vegetarian main was fresh & seasonal but hardly any flavour as if cooked for those who cannot eat strong flavoursome food (the original concept was quite different many years ago). Reassuringly expensive, much to be desired.

Good food and drinks selection, quiet enough to have a conversation without shouting. Would go again.

It remains even after 10 years one of London great restaurants which combining excellent food in a great environment.

Love it. Been going since it opened about 10 years ago and it never disappoints. The pork is a must.