Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Marylebone, London, United Kingdom

The Bok Bar - Cheap Thai Food, Good for Sports by OliS

OliS — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:54:56 +0000

Review by OliS

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7935 4556

Tags: friendly, thai, different pub food

I stumbled across this place the other day when I was walking from Baker Street trying to find somewhere to watch the football. We attempted to get into The Globe Pub across the road from the station, but it was totally rammed so we went for a walk, and found this great little place.

The beers are reasonably priced for London, about average I would say. Service is quick and the bar staff are very friendly. The punters there were mostly quite young, I'd say most were in their 30's. They were a friendly bunch, and more than willing to have a bit of amusing banter about the football.

We managed to get a couple of tables in the little room round the back, and ate our food there. It was very reasonably priced, with mains coming to about Â£6. It was well worth the money. The portions were quite a generous size and it tasted pretty good. You wouldnt rave about the food if it were in a restaurant, but for the price you pay, it was very good.

Service for the food was fast and friendly. Your order the food from the lovely Thai ladies in there. The bar seems to be a different operation. All works quite well.

There is plenty of seating inside, for what isn't a huge bar. There are also lots of benches outside to sit on when the weather is nice.I stumbled across this place the other day when I was walking from Baker Street trying to find somewhere to watch the football. We attempted to get into The Globe Pub across the road from the station, but it was totally rammed so we went for a walk, and found this great little place.

The beers are reasonably priced for London, about average I would say. Service is quick and the bar staff are very friendly. The punters there were mostly quite young, I'd say most were in their 30's. They were a friendly bunch, and more than willing to have a bit of amusing banter about the football.

We managed to get a couple of tables in the little room round the back, and ate our food there. It was very reasonably priced, with mains coming to about Â£6. It was well worth the money. The portions were quite a generous size and it tasted pretty good. You wouldnt rave about the food if it were in a restaurant, but for the price you pay, it was very good.

Service for the food was fast and friendly. Your order the food from the lovely Thai ladies in there. The bar seems to be a different operation. All works quite well.

There is plenty of seating inside, for what isn't a huge bar. There are also lots of benches outside to sit on when the weather is nice.

The Moose Bar - by rogoff

rogoff — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:25:43 +0000

Review by rogoff

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7644 1426

Website: http://www.vpmg.net/moose/

Tags: cool, relaxed, friendly

i went on a saturday night recently and didn't have any problem with bouncers like some others - there didn't seem to be any. anyway, it's ok for a drink or two but it didn't really live up to my expectations. i thought it was going to have a log cabin sort of feel to it but it doesn't. also, it's got the feel of a place that's beyond its prime. it looks a bit ragged in places (ripped wallpaper etc).i went on a saturday night recently and didn't have any problem with bouncers like some others - there didn't seem to be any. anyway, it's ok for a drink or two but it didn't really live up to my expectations. i thought it was going to have a log cabin sort of feel to it but it doesn't. also, it's got the feel of a place that's beyond its prime. it looks a bit ragged in places (ripped wallpaper etc).

The Victoria - The Goose has lost it's Crown... Camden's best pub by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:22:33 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7387 3804

Tags: beer garden, jazz, cool

I donâ¬"t want to alarm any one, but this could well be the best pub in Camden. I know thatâ¬"s controversial, and I think I may have to write a letter of apology to the Crown, but this place is just utterly fantastic. I think Iâ¬"m in love.

For a start, it closes in the afternoon. Now, that may not seem like a merit in most peopleâ¬"s book but there is something so quintessentially â¬Spubbyâ¬ about it â¬ open for lunch, close during the â¬Sgraveyard hoursâ¬, which any barman/maid is familiar with (in fact, I wrote most of my undergraduate dissertation while at work during this down time) then open up for knocking off time.

(Also, if you think about it, itâ¬"s completely logical â¬ A: the kind of people who are drinking at 3.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon are the kind of people you probably donâ¬"t want in your pub. People like me. B: just a quick cost/benefit analysis must highlight the fact that the amount of money you take over the bar on your average weekday afternoon is usually significantly less than the cost of powering and manning the place.)

So. Itâ¬"s closed. Great. Inside it is beautiful! Very comfortable and welcoming, a little dark but that gave it a more cosy touch. Thereâ¬"s a decent sized L-shaped bar, with some excellent bar stools. Around one side are some very interesting copper-topped tables, which must be a bugger to keep clean but they look great! Around the other side there are some more comfy looking tables, chairs and sofas.

Now then. The garden is a delight! Itâ¬"s enclosed, itâ¬"s paved and overhung with some kind of vegetation. There is also a long trestle table roofed with trellising which I can imagine in the evening looks very romantic indeed.

They only have one beer, but itâ¬"s London Pride and it was delicious so who gives a crap. Further to that they have a pretty standard collection of lagers etc.

By far and away the highlight of this pub is the juke box. I had a wonderful time (and spent a lot of money!) trawling through the extensive collection which can cater to pretty much any taste.

As if l that wasnâ¬"t enough, the staff when we went in were some of the most charming and sociable Iâ¬"ve had the pleasure to have met and they do great pizza.

This all makes for a fantastic, friendly atmosphere and I can see this gaff becoming a regular.
I donâ¬"t want to alarm any one, but this could well be the best pub in Camden. I know thatâ¬"s controversial, and I think I may have to write a letter of apology to the Crown, but this place is just utterly fantastic. I think Iâ¬"m in love.

For a start, it closes in the afternoon. Now, that may not seem like a merit in most peopleâ¬"s book but there is something so quintessentially â¬Spubbyâ¬ about it â¬ open for lunch, close during the â¬Sgraveyard hoursâ¬, which any barman/maid is familiar with (in fact, I wrote most of my undergraduate dissertation while at work during this down time) then open up for knocking off time.

(Also, if you think about it, itâ¬"s completely logical â¬ A: the kind of people who are drinking at 3.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon are the kind of people you probably donâ¬"t want in your pub. People like me. B: just a quick cost/benefit analysis must highlight the fact that the amount of money you take over the bar on your average weekday afternoon is usually significantly less than the cost of powering and manning the place.)

So. Itâ¬"s closed. Great. Inside it is beautiful! Very comfortable and welcoming, a little dark but that gave it a more cosy touch. Thereâ¬"s a decent sized L-shaped bar, with some excellent bar stools. Around one side are some very interesting copper-topped tables, which must be a bugger to keep clean but they look great! Around the other side there are some more comfy looking tables, chairs and sofas.

Now then. The garden is a delight! Itâ¬"s enclosed, itâ¬"s paved and overhung with some kind of vegetation. There is also a long trestle table roofed with trellising which I can imagine in the evening looks very romantic indeed.

They only have one beer, but itâ¬"s London Pride and it was delicious so who gives a crap. Further to that they have a pretty standard collection of lagers etc.

By far and away the highlight of this pub is the juke box. I had a wonderful time (and spent a lot of money!) trawling through the extensive collection which can cater to pretty much any taste.

As if all that wasnâ¬"t enough, the staff when we went in were some of the most charming and sociable Iâ¬"ve had the pleasure to have met and they do great pizza.

This all makes for a fantastic, friendly atmosphere and I can see this gaff becoming a regular.

Thornbury Castle - Thornbury Castle by ChopperChapman

ChopperChapman — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:24:51 +0000

Review by ChopperChapman

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7402 2189

Tags: food, friendly, independent pub

Nice small pub tucked away from the hustle & bustle of the Marylebone Road. Good pint of London Pride kept. Not open weekends except for special occasions like televised rugby matches. Much England and Wasps Rugby memorabilia adorns the walls.Nice small pub tucked away from the hustle & bustle of the Marylebone Road. Good pint of London Pride kept. Not open weekends except for special occasions like televised rugby matches. Much England and Wasps Rugby memorabilia adorns the walls.

The Quebec - Famous Gay 'landmark' pub. by rupertrogue

rupertrogue — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:45:39 +0000

Review by rupertrogue

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7629 6159

Website: http://www.thequebec.co.uk

Tags: live music, food, independent pub

The Quebec is a famous Gay venue close to Marble Arch. Really, its a large, fairly ordinary pub, with a number of alcoves and discrete seating areas, but the only place to cruise would be at the bar. Given it is brightly lit and open to the public at large this is a better place to to go with someone you know rather than than to meet through cruising. I went there with someone I had arranged to see who was staying at one of the several nearby hotels. The Quebec is something of a landmark and popular in the evenings with people meeting up who work nearby. I prefer sleasy venues for cruising and places like this for meeting friends in a reasonably relaxed and gay friendly atmosphere.The Quebec is a famous Gay venue close to Marble Arch. Really, its a large, fairly ordinary pub, with a number of alcoves and discrete seating areas, but the only place to cruise would be at the bar. Given it is brightly lit and open to the public at large this is a better place to to go with someone you know rather than than to meet through cruising. I went there with someone I had arranged to see who was staying at one of the several nearby hotels. The Quebec is something of a landmark and popular in the evenings with people meeting up who work nearby. I prefer sleasy venues for cruising and places like this for meeting friends in a reasonably relaxed and gay friendly atmosphere.

Low Life - One of the best in town... by Hectorboece

Hectorboece — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:53:20 +0000

Review by Hectorboece

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7935 1272

Tags: cool, relaxed, friendly

This is my new favourite bar in London! Very chilled out vibe and decor, very cool music (lots of underground hip hop, breakbeats, electronica, but I think they'll play just about anything you ask for!), great cocktails. An elusive mix that's proved harder to find than it should be in London.This is my new favourite bar in London! Very chilled out vibe and decor, very cool music (lots of underground hip hop, breakbeats, electronica, but I think they'll play just about anything you ask for!), great cocktails. An elusive mix that's proved harder to find than it should be in London.

Inn 1888 - Quiet, friendly pub by lenalouise

lenalouise — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:33:13 +0000

Review by lenalouise

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7486 7420

Tags: pub, cool, relaxed

Situated close to Marylebone high street but not on the main road makes 1888 less packed and more relaxed than other pubs in the area. Apparently, it's frequented by the likes of Noel Gallagher, Amy Winehouse and Dale Winton but I have yet to spot anyone.

They serve authentic Thai food here, the portions may be on the small side for some but it's fairly cheap anyway. They do the usual stuff such as red/green thai curries, some stir fries, pad thai, plain/coconut rice etc. Everything I've had here has been enjoyable, still haven't ventured upstairs though.

Situated close to Marylebone high street but not on the main road makes 1888 less packed and more relaxed than other pubs in the area. Apparently, it's frequented by the likes of Noel Gallagher, Amy Winehouse and Dale Winton but I have yet to spot anyone.

They serve authentic Thai food here, the portions may be on the small side for some but it's fairly cheap anyway. They do the usual stuff such as red/green thai curries, some stir fries, pad thai, plain/coconut rice etc. Everything I've had here has been enjoyable, still haven't ventured upstairs though.

The Marylebone Tup - Another trendy bar by lenalouise

lenalouise — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:46:09 +0000

Review by lenalouise

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7935 4373

Website: http://www.massivepub.com

Tags: relaxed, food, friendly

The Tup has recently been refurbished. It used to be the only rugby pub in the area and has now turned into a typical trendy bar. However, it still does show rugby and football matches although they don't advertise it. It is one of the rare pubs that don't have a kitchen so the food they offer is limited to baguettes and croissants (for breakfast). This does mean, however, that they are happen for you to bring your own food in. They provide plates and cutlery so usually in the week, they have a big rush around lunchtime.

For Christmas, I rented out the back room which has a large table and put on a christmas dinner for 18. The Tup is my boyfriend Keith's local so we just carried over the food. It was brilliant!!

The Tup also has free wireless, a cheese and wine night on Mondays and 2 for 1 cocktails on a Wednesday.The Tup has recently been refurbished. It used to be the only rugby pub in the area and has now turned into a typical trendy bar. However, it still does show rugby and football matches although they don't advertise it. It is one of the rare pubs that don't have a kitchen so the food they offer is limited to baguettes and croissants (for breakfast). This does mean, however, that they are happen for you to bring your own food in. They provide plates and cutlery so usually in the week, they have a big rush around lunchtime.

For Christmas, I rented out the back room which has a large table and put on a christmas dinner for 18. The Tup is my boyfriend Keith's local so we just carried over the food. It was brilliant!!

The Tup also has free wireless, a cheese and wine night on Mondays and 2 for 1 cocktails on a Wednesday.

The Pontefract Castle - Ales by lenalouise

lenalouise — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:34:51 +0000

Review by lenalouise

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7935 8034

Tags: relaxed, food, friendly

I'm a big fan of ales so I always enjoy finding somewhere new that serves a good variety. Pontefract Castle has 6 different ales on tap and they even do a "matching sausages and ales" night on Mondays. I've only eaten there once so far and I had a 5 bean and vegetable soup and some breaded prawns with sweet chilli sauce. The prawns were a bit overcooked and so were slightly dry and the soup was lacking in actual vegetables and beans!! I guess most traditional pubs have the same standard of food so I can't really complain.I'm a big fan of ales so I always enjoy finding somewhere new that serves a good variety. Pontefract Castle has 6 different ales on tap and they even do a "matching sausages and ales" night on Mondays. I've only eaten there once so far and I had a 5 bean and vegetable soup and some breaded prawns with sweet chilli sauce. The prawns were a bit overcooked and so were slightly dry and the soup was lacking in actual vegetables and beans!! I guess most traditional pubs have the same standard of food so I can't really complain.

Windsor Castle - Distant Local by fmckean

fmckean — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:45:26 +0000

Review by fmckean

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7723 4371

Tags: traditional pub, relaxed, food

This is quite simply the best pub in London. The landlord is passionate about his pub and the service is outstanding.This is quite simply the best pub in London. The landlord is passionate about his pub and the service is outstanding.

The Conduit of Tybourne - Triplexing by neelmistry

neelmistry — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:47:20 +0000

Review by neelmistry

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7935 9311

Website: www.theconduit.co.uk

Tags: british, lively, romantic

After its recent refurb, the Conduit has become somewhat of a local for office goers and Marylebonites. nestled behind Wigmore street, the gastro pub, come cocktail bar is a great hang-out with a late license, ideal if you live in Marylebone. The food isn't great, (although I've only eaten there once almost a year ago) but the ambiance, the stylish decor and the friendly staff are worth visiting for. The downstairs cocktail bar is great especially for private parties, or if you're like me, afterwork drinks with the office. Look out for the owner too. Top Geezer and all-round nice guy. Highly recommended.After its recent refurb, the Conduit has become somewhat of a local for office goers and Marylebonites. nestled behind Wigmore street, the gastro pub, come cocktail bar is a great hang-out with a late license, ideal if you live in Marylebone. The food isn't great, (although I've only eaten there once almost a year ago) but the ambiance, the stylish decor and the friendly staff are worth visiting for. The downstairs cocktail bar is great especially for private parties, or if you're like me, afterwork drinks with the office. Look out for the owner too. Top Geezer and all-round nice guy. Highly recommended.

Sherlock's Bar & Grill - Great steaks by LukeG

LukeG — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:23:50 +0000

Review by LukeG

Rating: 4.00

Tags: international, classy, mature

I booked online for the 50% off offer. It was really useful!
The atmosphere is not great but the food and the service were really good! I had duck and my partner had the ribeye. They were well cooked and the portions were big!

I recommend it!
I booked online for the 50% off offer. It was really useful!
The atmosphere is not great but the food and the service were really good! I had duck and my partner had the ribeye. They were well cooked and the portions were big!

I recommend it!

Gunmakers - Good find by Corky

Corky — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:46:29 +0000

Review by Corky

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7487 4937

Tags: good food, pub, ginger pig

Good spot this, especially as I was starting to get bored of The Prince Regent and the O Conor Don is long gone (and sadly missed).

Quite stylish and just off the beaten track. Decent pint too.

Give it a go. Good spot this, especially as I was starting to get bored of The Prince Regent and the O Conor Don is long gone (and sadly missed).

Quite stylish and just off the beaten track. Decent pint too.

Give it a go.

The Prince Regent - A local fit for a Prince by mizzallure

mizzallure — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:46:03 +0000

Review by mizzallure

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7467 3811

Tags: great food, food, comfy seating

I love this place. Granted, my review could be a bit skewed as it's my neighbourhood pub and a convenient place to meet friends.

BUT- even if none of these variables applied, I would still love it. With it's funky and cozy decor of mismatched, yet somehow appropriate furniture, to the d.j. spinning tunes on a Sunday while you eat your fishcakes, to the well dressed, 30-something, Marylebone gang, this place is always on the agenda.

Additionally, it has an equally cool and cosy room upstairs where you can lounge out on the sofas or hire as a private function room.

The only thing that stops me from giving The Prince Regent five stars is its food. It's nothing special. I advise in sticking to a liquid lunch here.I love this place. Granted, my review could be a bit skewed as it's my neighbourhood pub and a convenient place to meet friends.

BUT- even if none of these variables applied, I would still love it. With it's funky and cozy decor of mismatched, yet somehow appropriate furniture, to the d.j. spinning tunes on a Sunday while you eat your fishcakes, to the well dressed, 30-something, Marylebone gang, this place is always on the agenda.

Additionally, it has an equally cool and cosy room upstairs where you can lounge out on the sofas or hire as a private function room.

The only thing that stops me from giving The Prince Regent five stars is its food. It's nothing special. I advise in sticking to a liquid lunch here.

Coco Momo - nice place for a drink not tempted to eat...yet by Hugo

Hugo — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:48:24 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7486 5746

Website: http://www.cocomomo.co.uk/

Tags: relaxed, romantic, expensive

Nice spot for a drink and the outdoor tables are ideal when the sun shines.

I have not eaten here yet.Nice spot for a drink and the outdoor tables are ideal when the sun shines.

I have not eaten here yet.

Duke Of Wellington - Looking forward to become a regular by Browners

Browners — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:39:58 +0000

Review by Browners

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7723 2790

Website: http://www.thedukew1.co.uk/

Tags: posh, relaxed, young and fun

Arthur Wellesley, AKA First Duke of Wellington has very kindly given his name and blessing to the best gastro pub in Marylebone. It has only recently become a proper foodie pub in the last 6 months having previously been ideal for a lager top to get a bit of colour back in your cheeks after a game of squash. Back then it was yet another unremarkable boozer filled with old men with marriage problems and jobs they hate.

It's had a changing rooms makeover complete with an eclectic selection of trendy art. Even Shepherd Fairey makes an appearance which I am very pleased about.

They've got a chandelier dominating the ceiling that looks like it was designed by someone with a lot of mental problems and a brass plate on the door that Oli and I agreed was the kind of thing we both wanted in our kitchens. In short it's got a cool vibe that I am sure will not be to everyone's taste. Certainly it seemed a bit out of kilter with their clientelle when we were there on a quiet Monday for lunch.

Not having much time and not wanting to get so weighed down that we wouldn't be able to run back to the office through the torrential rain, we just had main courses.

Oli's quails looked well cooked - possibly a bit overdone. But I wouldn't know because the stingy git didn't offer me any. Meanwhile my rump of beef arrived beautifully rare but wasn't quite as flavoursome as I expected. Don't get me wrong it was very good and came with an interesting cafe de Paris butter topping. It just didn't wow me. Chips and salad were excellent. But we weren't offered mustard or ketchup which was disappointing. Jenny's pollack looked excellent. Moist and flaky. Just like cod really.

The chap on the next door table had steak tartare which looked really good. And judging by the way he inhaled it he must have enjoyed it! He also had some ketchup issue. If you serve chips it just makes sense to deliver mayonaise and ketchup with it.

I'm very pleased to have dipped my toe the Duke of Wellington's water and am looking forward to returning triumphantly!

And I leave you with one of my all time favourite quotations, "being born in a stable does not make one a horse". This was the Duke of Wellington's response to horrifica accusations that because he was born in Ireland that made him Irish!Arthur Wellesley, AKA First Duke of Wellington has very kindly given his name and blessing to the best gastro pub in Marylebone. It has only recently become a proper foodie pub in the last 6 months having previously been ideal for a lager top to get a bit of colour back in your cheeks after a game of squash. Back then it was yet another unremarkable boozer filled with old men with marriage problems and jobs they hate.

It's had a changing rooms makeover complete with an eclectic selection of trendy art. Even Shepherd Fairey makes an appearance which I am very pleased about.

They've got a chandelier dominating the ceiling that looks like it was designed by someone with a lot of mental problems and a brass plate on the door that Oli and I agreed was the kind of thing we both wanted in our kitchens. In short it's got a cool vibe that I am sure will not be to everyone's taste. Certainly it seemed a bit out of kilter with their clientelle when we were there on a quiet Monday for lunch.

Not having much time and not wanting to get so weighed down that we wouldn't be able to run back to the office through the torrential rain, we just had main courses.

Oli's quails looked well cooked - possibly a bit overdone. But I wouldn't know because the stingy git didn't offer me any. Meanwhile my rump of beef arrived beautifully rare but wasn't quite as flavoursome as I expected. Don't get me wrong it was very good and came with an interesting cafe de Paris butter topping. It just didn't wow me. Chips and salad were excellent. But we weren't offered mustard or ketchup which was disappointing. Jenny's pollack looked excellent. Moist and flaky. Just like cod really.

The chap on the next door table had steak tartare which looked really good. And judging by the way he inhaled it he must have enjoyed it! He also had some ketchup issue. If you serve chips it just makes sense to deliver mayonaise and ketchup with it.

I'm very pleased to have dipped my toe the Duke of Wellington's water and am looking forward to returning triumphantly!

And I leave you with one of my all time favourite quotations, "being born in a stable does not make one a horse". This was the Duke of Wellington's response to horrifica accusations that because he was born in Ireland that made him Irish!

The Angel In The Fields - Sam Smith Special by Browners

Browners — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:55:58 +0000

Review by Browners

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7486 7763

Tags: food, pub, open fire

Great Sam Smiths pub with cracking beer, good cheesey chips, fun regulars and a good dart board.

In the winter their fire is a great way to get some much needed warmth into your bones. If you're going for fish and chips at the Golden Hind next door, this is a great place to meet before hand.Great Sam Smiths pub with cracking beer, good cheesey chips, fun regulars and a good dart board.

In the winter their fire is a great way to get some much needed warmth into your bones. If you're going for fish and chips at the Golden Hind next door, this is a great place to meet before hand.

Crystal Club - Private Members Bar/Club by MissBex

MissBex — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:48:40 +0000

Review by MissBex

Rating: 2.00

Tags: expensive, private, glamorous

Located just off Oxford St, it draws the kind of crowd you like to stare at what label your handbag is..
The place itself is absolutely amazing, Â£2 million was spent on the lighting, which takes 5 people to operate, the bathrooms are beautiful and overall the place is glamourous. The drinks are ridiculously overpriced - and to be honest the music is pretty cheesy.

It calls itself a private members bar/club but if you look pretty, they will let you in. The crowd is not that sophisticated although they may try to act like they are; overall I probably wouldn't bother coming here again unless you had money to burn - Located just off Oxford St, it draws the kind of crowd you like to stare at what label your handbag is..
The place itself is absolutely amazing, Â£2 million was spent on the lighting, which takes 5 people to operate, the bathrooms are beautiful and overall the place is glamourous. The drinks are ridiculously overpriced - and to be honest the music is pretty cheesy.

It calls itself a private members bar/club but if you look pretty, they will let you in. The crowd is not that sophisticated although they may try to act like they are; overall I probably wouldn't bother coming here again unless you had money to burn -

108 Marylebone Lane - At last, a late night bar in the area by bombaybeauty

bombaybeauty — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:34:20 +0000

Review by bombaybeauty

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7969 3900

Website: http://www.108marylebonelane.com/

Tags: business, mature, toptable

An update on my previous review (below). The place remains very unpredictable: some nights packed with a great crowd, other nights dead. But as mentioned below, the bar stays open till 1 or 2 am. The trick is to walk around the block and enter through the hotel. The place is often open, even though it looks closed from outside. They've lost some of their friendlier staff, but the food menu is decent (sourced locally in Marylebone) and the room pleasant.

* * *

This place is newish and has been trying to drum up business by offering 2-for-1 dinner specials. The decor makes it feel a bit clubbish but it's not crowded (at least for the moment) and well lit. Think of it as a quiet, elegant spot. I've only ever tried one bit of food here - the grilled cheese - and it was more than fine. But best till last: though the restaurant closes at 11 the bar stays open till 2 am. At last a civilized refuge after all restaurants in the area have kicked you out.An update on my previous review (below). The place remains very unpredictable: some nights packed with a great crowd, other nights dead. But as mentioned below, the bar stays open till 1 or 2 am. The trick is to walk around the block and enter through the hotel. The place is often open, even though it looks closed from outside. They've lost some of their friendlier staff, but the food menu is decent (sourced locally in Marylebone) and the room pleasant.

* * *

This place is newish and has been trying to drum up business by offering 2-for-1 dinner specials. The decor makes it feel a bit clubbish but it's not crowded (at least for the moment) and well lit. Think of it as a quiet, elegant spot. I've only ever tried one bit of food here - the grilled cheese - and it was more than fine. But best till last: though the restaurant closes at 11 the bar stays open till 2 am. At last a civilized refuge after all restaurants in the area have kicked you out.