Balans in City of London, Westminster

Great place for drinks with friends. The staff is friendly

Neat decor, charming service and succulent dishes (lobster hot dog, truffle macaroni, etc.) One of our best memories of London. Thanks again

They hide a tip on the bill. And then pressure for a bigger tip. This practice needs to stop. Other than that, nice place.

Would give 6/5 stars if we could to our waiter Kyle. His vibes and service were immaculate. Brunch and cocktails also delicious!

Nice atmosphere. Good food but overpriced. Service is over-attentive.

We absolutely loved this place! Very warm and friendly staff. The food was so yummy and the tea and coffee was great. Also pretty good sized portions. Meron are server was lovely and gave excellent service. We will definitely be going back to Balans. It's our new brunch spot.

The place to go that would be open any time. Till very late with good food and good price. Recommend 👌🏻👌🏻

Terrific breakfast / brunch location. Witty, clever decor. Service was good. Highly recommend.

My daughter and I had a lovely brunch, staff were friendly , service was snappy and the food really good. Atmosphere was abit dry but having been here early hours of the morning previously ill pop that down to the time of time we both visited

Great atmosphere, great drinks and great service. All requests were met with no issues whatsoever. Will definitely be going back! edit: been back twice and has never even gotten close to the first experience. disappointing due to it being a special place for my partner and me

Lovely food, lovely staff and lovely atmosphere. Our first time here and will definitely come back

Expensive and uneventful. Lost its touch

Wonderful service from the lovely Simon and the food was just as delicious as the convos happening around us!

Simon was great! Very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive, very rare to get in London! Highly recommended

The visit at Balans was amazing! It’s rare to find a place nowadays where the food, service and atmosphere are to the highest levels. My friends and I were warmly welcomed by the lady with short blonde hair who throughout our time there was making sure we had a good time. She recommended some of the new expresso martinis which were amazing. Definitely 5 starts for the service and we’ll definitely return as we found out it’s open until late during the weekend!

We had breakfast in this very cozy place! They have awesome coffee and tea. The food is great, and the service is very friendly. We had a great time. I can't recommend this one enough.

Was here Thursday 16/5/24, grateful to’ve still found a bar that serves food and drink after an eve at the cinema (the most banal and normal thing to do in the rest of the world, not so though for the UK. Still, in 2024. 😡) Have deducted two stars for: - the horrendous “music,” the bs that has vocoders galore and does nothing than aggravate, especially if it is: - too loud!!! A London speciality, offered here too of course. Had we been able to stay longer than half an hour, I’d have asked to turn the noise down. I didn’t, as I handily had my earplugs with me. Enough said. PS: Have literally gone back to my above review here to deduct the stars I initially gave: we needed to escape yesterday (23.9.24) the banging house at Compton's: my mate and me haven't had a chance to catch up, so yearned for somewhere comfy to sit in a quieter place. He had a bulky piece of equipment, so weren't keen to leave again, when we noticed the sheer volume here of the music (and wrong selection: why rap? why chose a soundtrack of a bored-sounding bloke mumbling into conversations people trying to have? why loud Rock on a Sunday eve, 10:30pm?! with only half a dozen of customers?!) We had to ask the staff and the management several times to turn it down. At first we were grateful when one manager did. We were finally able to hear each other properly and continue to catch up. He then cranked up the volume, just minutes later. I'm saying it again: he cranked up the volume, again! That's bordering on malice. I was so seethingly furious, for the sake of my friend who was also tired, I reigned it in. It'd have otherwise properly escalated. I can hence assure you dear reader, here the staff demonstratively don't care. Avoid at all costs.

A good choice for lunch and dinners Nice people working there I never had a bad meal there.

The food here is always really really good. The staff are on point and friendly. Great for Brunch, and ideally located close to Shaftsbury Avenue if you've got an afternoon show on.

So I came to have brunch at 12 in the evening after a night out. With very few options in soho that open late for food, this place ticks many boxes. The food itself was so tasty but the portions were so small. I ordered extra avacado which was priced at £5.50 which I was happy to pay if the portion size reflected the cost. It was literally a spoon full of smashed avacado. I was so surprised that I had to ask the waitress (Aisha) whether this was a mistake. She explained this was the standard portion but would pass my feed back to the kitchen. She returned with a large portion. Her service in general made up for the few issues that we had with the food. I would say this place overall was great but they need to adjust the portion sizes to reflect the prices.

No one seemed to be assigned to my table. I had to wave someone down after 15 mins of waiting to place my order. Never once did he check on me. I asked for my bill from another member of staff. I asked for service to be removed and she didn’t even ask why. Clearly she didn’t care. She processed the charge and ran away. Never offered to give me a copy of my receipt. The rum espresso martini was also rather bitter. Needs a little more sweetness.

Thoroughly enjoyed the all day dining here. Food was made freshly and the coffees were very nice. Staff paid attention to reservations details and prepared a surprise birthday cake for us which made this a memorable experience.

Came here for dinner with my friends. Location and service were great, but food leaves much to be desired…I ordered vegetarian butternut squash schnitzel, and instead I got a super dry thick slice of the squash, with a slight burnt flavour, no spices and just a bit of a crunchy crumble on top. It came with boiled potatoes and slaw. Everything was lacking any flavour and was incredibly dry… I wish I have checked the photos of the meal before ordering.

Superb service, food and atmosphere. Our server, Simon, was attentive, friendly and approachable throughout our visit. We have already booked our next visit. I cannot recommend Balans No. 60 enough! 5*

Fabulous place for breakfast in Soho. Good food options for veggie and vegan. Attentive service too. Highly recommended

Came here for dinner and its was lovely! The staff were very welcoming and friendly and accommodated our dietary needs. The food was presented beautifully and was delicious, the drinks were also really nice. The Passionfruit Martini wasn’t too sweet, it was probably the best i’ve had. Would definitely recommend coming here for a meal when out and about in London.

Nice food and the service team is great!! 😊

Great as always! Food is delicious and nicely presented. I had the steak and eggs and my friend got the fried chicken pancakes. I forgot how big are the portions! 😆 Absolutely a place to try. Also, the waiter was very nice and funny. Will be back for sure.

Fantastic food and staff and atmosphere! Will definitely be back soon

Having had lunch at No. 34 the afternoon prior, I was not disappointed when a friend took me to No. 60 after a few drinks in SoHo. Buzzy with the dinner crowd, the food and the service were excellent. We both thoroughly enjoyed our steak frites.

I had the absolute pleasure of being served by the man named Kyle. I can’t say too much about the food as it wasn’t what led me to review but the service was just outstanding. He was very attentive and very friendly and it’s just not something you tend to see in restaurants anymore and so for that I am grateful for my experience at balans!

I ordered a glass of wine (overpriced, 10 quid for a glass of house white) and it was tasting VERY bad - I didn’t even finish it, only drank half of it. It gave me the strongest migraine of my life which made me feel very sick all night long. I didn’t even drink anything before hand so I wasn’t drunk or anything. Also, Very bad service overall… the hostess/manager seem to be very upset and didn’t spare anybody one smile. Very disappointing…

Simon was the dream! He proper looked after us! Will come again.

Very disappointing have to say food wasn't great

Super night at No.60. Loved the cocktails. Great menu for an eclectic group of tastes and superb service. Loved it.

Reliably good food and constantly changing menu, variations of cafe classics. Always great service and welcoming atmosphere. Mocktails are reasonably priced which is rare.

Very friendly, professional and efficient service coupled with great food within a vibrant and welcoming venue

Perfect place for a lunch or brunch.

A nice restaurant, but we found the food a little lacking. The chicken supreme came without veg and the gnocchi was closer to large dumplings. The Keralan curry was okay, but missing the cashews that the menu outlined. Was hoping for a little more given all the really strong reviews. The toilets definitely needed attention, lots of loo roll on the floor and felt a little grimey. Service was attentive and friendly though!

Very nice place to dine, good service 👍🏻

We love this place! Simon is the best and other staff is also always welcoming. Something on the menie for everyone. Lovely drinks. Allround fantastic and well deserved 5 stars.

Bring back the old Balan’s - when is something is not broken, then don’t fix it. Shame this has changed, the decor is awful.

A lovely restaurant for breakfast. The service was excellent - very friendly and provided good recommendations. We ordered the high society eggs Benedict and the balans Benedict which was quite filling, although one of the eggs was overcooked. It filled up fairly quickly and hour after opening on a Tuesday.

A lovely restaurant for breakfast. The service was excellent - very friendly and provided good recommendations. We ordered the high society eggs Benedict and the balans Benedict which was quite filling, although one of the eggs was overcooked. It filled up fairly quickly and hour after opening on a Tuesday.

Great place for some midnight munchies! Very tasty and quick food after a night out in SoHo. This place stays open until 5:00.

1st time won't be the last time

One of my favourite brunches in Soho! Amazing food, incredible decorations and outstanding service; the amount of thought put into the restaurant is visible! We ordered the scrambled egg, salmon and avocado toast with the pancakes with banana and maple syrup to share. The highlight were definitely the pancakes, it was a generous, sweet portion of four pancakes soaked in maple syrup and copious amounts of banana. While the toast was good, the salmon was not that good quality and a small portion, however it was very enjoyable! would recommend!

The 24 hours mode sets it apart.

Used to come here a lot back in the early 2000's it used to be amazing. Now it's OK but nothing great, service very mediocre, had to keep calling waiter over if you need anything, not offered more drinks or checked in with. Burger was good but no atmosphere and oppressive decor. Wouldn't rush back.

Great food and service without pretence

Literally just stumbled on this early yesterday afternoon. Was walking past and was hesitant about going as I was by myself, but seen a table at the window, asked if it was free and ordered away. I had the full English, coffee and orange juice. One of the servers was really good at filling up my water glass .. literally every 2 mins - it was appreciated as it was boiling outside. The coffee and orange juice came - both tasted great. Ordered another coffee and it came in no time at all. My breakfast arrived and it was, hand-on-heart, one of the best breakfasts I've had - maybe next time I will have the black pudding too. The staff were great; very friendly and attentive and if I'm free next Sunday I'll be back again. Genuinely couldn't fault my experience at all

Great brunch. And friendly service

The food never disappoints, and the service is always friendly and efficient. Thanks very much to Ben, who looked after me and a friend so nicely last Thursday. We'll be back! Andrew

Fantastic service and lovely food. Very engaging staff, and we all got a good laugh when husband accidentally added a 10p tip instead of £10 🤣 This was corrected, and we will definitely come back when we're in town.

Loved this place! Variety of the menu was great & tasty food, really great service and wonderful atmosphere with the music. Will be back again. Thank you

What an awesome resto! 👏👏👏 Highly recommended! Had a delish banoffee pie and enjoyed the sweet small talk with the charming waiter!

Adorable cafe in the heart of London, do pre book as it can get busy but service and food were great!

The most incredible meal pre-theatre last night. Consistently good food and service.

Great place, food was good. Staff was attentive. Mocktails tasted fantastic.

Had a fantastic lunch here today, I had the Full Vegan (pictured) whilst others in my group had a range of meals from Steak and Eggs to Fish and Chips. The menu has a great variety to suit all dietry requirements. The service was very friendly and prompt. I look forwards to my next visit.

The food is great, the stuff is friendly, and absolutely amazing place for dinner in Soho! I had duck and it was really tender and juicy!

The vegan English breakfast was great!

Incredable food. And very lovely staff x definitely worth a visit Guys

We had a great time at Balans celebrating my sister’s birthday - Simon looked after us and he was amazingly chirpy and helpful, especially for the time of night that we rocked up! The food was good too but we would mainly come back for the service!

A great place for brunch. Atmosphere was really nice and staff was friendly.

Only had a coffee here but wanted to thank our server (a tall, young guy). A very safe place thank you

Banging cocktails and good late night food, try the pancakes and fried chicken with Kimchi. Also the foamy boy cocktail is great

Really good food...!! The service wasn't paying much attention though and things were a bit slow.

Coming out of a bar after a few drinks and having the option to have a proper sit down meal instead of a greasy kebab is a blessing. Ordered the steak and eggs and honestly that steak absolutely melted in my mouth, woke up thinking about it the next morning!

I recently dined at Balans No 60 and had an outstanding experience. The lamb and fish mackerel dishes were expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. A special mention goes to the staff, particularly Manager Larisa, who did a fantastic job ensuring everything was perfect. Her attentive and professional service made the evening truly memorable. Highly recommended!

Ordered food for our entire table during late night and the waiter forgot to put our order in! We waited for over an hour for our food only to realize it wasn’t even placed. We left immediately. Terrible experience.

They forgot our order for over an hour and laughed about it like it was nothing… the worst customer service in London. Stay away.

Decided to have a glass of red wine at lunchtime in the open air whilst waiting for someone. Ordered a glass of Merlot and paid without realising that the price was £15.75 for a glass of wine. Now I realise I am in the West End, Soho but I was not in the Savoy or Claridges so I think this is over priced and really quite unacceptable. If they had told me the price before hand I would have walked away. The food did look good but that would be another review.

Lovely food, friendly and efficient staff. I love the atmosphere - whether for lunch or late into the evening, it's always been welcoming and lively.

Relaxed and down to earth. Cozy space with well thought through seating plan. Even when it’s busy there is a positive vibe about the place. The team cares and wants to give you a good all around experience. For many, it’s a destination place.

They offer an exceptional dining experience right in the heart of Soho. The moment you step inside, the welcoming and attentive staff ensure you feel at home. The menu at Balans No.60 is both diverse and delightful, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. A standout dish is their Fried Chicken Pancake. The crispy fried chicken paired with fluffy pancakes creates a unique and satisfying combination that's both indulgent and comforting. Equally impressive is their French Toast, which is perfectly cooked with a golden exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. Topped with fresh berries (by choice) and a drizzle of syrup, it's a dish that makes any brunch unforgettable. Complementing the excellent food and service is the restaurant's chic and cozy decor. Whether you're there for a casual brunch or a celebratory dinner, Balans No.60 provides a charming setting that enhances the overall dining experience.

Good portion, nice food, service could be better, but overall a great atmosphere.

Was in for mains only as it was late in the day, didn't have much choice so I ordered the cheeks with chips on the side. The food was very slow to arrive, the others at my table were served cold over cooked steak and dry over cooked chicken. I was handed a bowl of chips and left waiting for the cheeks, asking 3 staff where my food was. When they arrived they were tuff and the server swapped for another portion saying they'd just eat their dinner later. Worst birthday meal I've ever had with little apologies from staff even when we said the food wasn't good, they just auto discount and asked us to pay. Ps get a slow close door mech fitted please!

Unfortunately, the price and performance are no longer as good as they used to be, but the staff is very cool and super friendly

This place used to be amazing, now feels like a tired chain restaurant. Deco is tired, toilets grim, whole place needs a clean. Very sad to a once amazing place as it is now.

Thanks so much for a lovely meal and chance to catch up with close friends. Lovely atmosphere .

Dinner very late at around 1 in the morning, well considering the time in London, we couldn't find anything open Good service

Service was friendly and attentive but it took a LONG time to get the food and to pay the bill. That being said the staff are lovely and the food is good.

A wonderful and inviting place with great price. Our waiter, Simon was very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!

Tasty, top quality Full Engish Breakfast at 11pm......perfect!

Lovely place for pre theatre. Starters and puds the best! Waiter Simon fabulous - so friendly and knowledgeable on food choices.

Thank you Simon (and the rest of the Balans staff) for making our dinner so perfect. It was my friend's birthday and they sang her happy birthday with full Gusto presenting her with a lovely cake and sparklers. Simon was friendly, polite and helped us out with recommendations on the menu. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. Thanks agajn

Great value to quality ratio. All day all night breakfast! Delicious desserts

Ok the place was quite pricey £270 for 3 people... we all had 3 courses and drinks. The food was great for starters the scallops were perfectly cooks chicken tacos were very tasty and the pigs cheeks just melted only critique was the lobster hot dogs flavour was taken by quite a dry bun which did detract. The steaks were well cooked to the orders given the chips were so fat and lovely, my monkfish dish was very tasty however the portion of fish was a bit small in my opinion especially for the £26 price, it had a curried flavour with likewise cooked potatoes which all went down very well. We got the table deserts (a little of everything) I would highly recommend this if you cant decide and each part was lovely, my wife and sister in law loved the doughnuts whereas my preference was probably the lemon tart the all four offerings were lovely. The food was presented beautifully throughout and the staff were lovely and also brought out a little birthday offering for my wife and her twin. 100% would go again (would have to save a bit though).

Changed a lot - seems they simply CBA these days.

Very nice venue with a relaxed atmosphere. Great service and a nice place to dine whatever the time

Take me back to this unforgettable pulled pork burger. It was unbelievable. The restaurant was accessible, the staff was helpful, and the choice was great!

It's my favourite soho restaurant that never disappoints. Our waiter was fabulous, and nothing was too much trouble. The food was exactly as described. A great meal out with my niece.

A great experience. The service, food, atmosphere and decor is amazing, the art work is really cool. This is my new favourite place to eat.

The meal, the decor and the service were amazing. I loved when my water glass constantly topped up without asking. This is one of the best places I've been to.

Really nice place with very welcoming staff, lovely selection of cocktails!

The chicken pancakes are just like the instagrams pictures ! The taste is just the bomb . Com

Excellent food and a great atmosphere. Simon served us and made the meal even better with his recommendations and friendly service

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant. I was smoking outside, which is allowed, but they asked me to move. I complied and then they came back and asked me to move 2 meters away from the establishment. I will never return to this place again.

Loved the new menu, food was gorgeous! Simon was great!