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It looks like Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen ran riot in here. Theres a huge golden face of Zeus on the wall, the ceilings are clad in turquoise velvet, and the lampshades are made of gaudy beads and twisted wire. Fortunately, the bouffant-haired designer hasnt been let loose on the food, which is considerably more straightforward. Wild boar sausages and mash was a dream of gloopy gravy and piquant meat, and braised beef fell off the bone notable achievements, considering they cost less than a tenner (and are cheaper still before 7pm). The crowning glory was an apple cake smothered in dollops of both cream and custard. And the decor grows on you; its better than another identikit Ikea refit. On our visit, the place was packed with a trendy, youngish crowd, having a ball. Staff were attentive, but their highlighting of the tip on the bill was unnecessary: probably the only sour note at an otherwise delightful restaurant. There are branches in Battersea, Fulham, Kilburn and Croydon.
Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
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food staff and wines excellent. service attentive and subtle. decor whacky but great. the best value eatery in london. please stay away because if london knew how good this place is, i would never get in. the moaners who gripe about this place have either (1) fallen victim to a very rare slip in standards at the bay, or (2) have issues and moan at everything. dont like it - stay away. want ramsay decor ? pay 70 quid a head and go to claridges then. better chance me getting in. my visits are in double figures and they are as good as the first.
Mussel starter and the pancake starter special were great.
Barbary duck was flavoursome and well presented.
All 3 meals were good - a boon to weary London visitors.
Well done - again!
Great fun and good food.
Went there with friends, everone was surprised - from the outside it looks nothing but inside is an OTT theatrical homage to decadence. The opera singer was really good with a real sense of humour but the food is no joke - the menu has lots of good choices, the prices are excellent and the food was really tasty.
The murals in the toilets are shocking (with graphic sex)- there is a 'family' toilet but there should be better warnings maybe, although I think it is part of the decadent atmosphere.
I think this is a great place to go and will go back again!
Never before have I been forced to eat my supper in my overcoat. Despite repeatedly asking the serving staff to close the back door. It remained open with a gale blowing through the restaurant and I was frozen. The restaurnt is cheap but the food is pretty average (you get what you pay for). The service was also poor - plates were cleared before we had finished eating - We will not be going back.
Our Christmas meal wasn't good. It really isn't a savings when one can't eat the food.
Service here is terrible. It took for ever to have a drinks order taken, an eternity to have the food order taken and by the time the food came we had to scoff it down and walk out the door. The glasses were clean but embarassingly watermarked. Food was great and good value but save this place for a time when you have time and want a decent cheap eat. I would not recommend this place for a business lunch when time is of the essence. To sum up in a word: Embarrassed.