BROWNS OLD JEWRY in City of London, Westminster

Average food in central location . Some of the team decidedly unfriendly and unwelcoming which would put me off returning .

Normally I do like Brown's. However today I went there with a colleague for an early dinner. We got a table despite Xmas season going on and that's good. But a very uninspiring waiter totally put us off. We ordered wine and 2 main courses. Then after a while he came back and told us that the wine was not available and after another while my main course was not available. His attitude was not nice and my colleague and myself decided to leave. In my humble opinion waiters should know what's available or not on the menu. This could have been acceptable if his attitude had been more customer friendly.

We visited for works Christmas dinner, good atmosphere and food reasonable, service okay

Myself and six colleagues went here for a lovely Christmas lunch. We were given a lovely private table and everyone enjoyed the afternoon.

We had our Christmas lunch at Browns (at Bank). The place was beautifully festive, and the food was nice. However, I wouldn't book it again due to the atmosphere – it was far too echoey with excessive background noise. The music was also too loud, making it difficult to speak to the person sitting next to us. Even the waiter seemed frustrated as he struggled to hear our orders. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing; we all felt like we just wanted to finish our meal and leave as soon as possible. In the past, I’ve had great experiences at Browns, which is why I chose it for our team outing. Sadly, this time, it was disappointing.

Big buzzy city bar and restaurant.

We have been served by an outstanding gentleman named Rosario who went above and beyond on his service provided to us. We celebrated a birthday and we were a kind of worry to celebrate it in a busy environment like this but he left a mark on us all where we enjoyed great food and was blown away from his service.

Great evening with my partner and friends. Great food and atmosphere, and friendly staff.

We arrived at the venue at 12:30pm. Nothing was great after that. Our experience of the visit was not pleasant. It started with the reception desk at the front door, when the lady did not look too happy and instead abruptly said "we need the table back in 2 hours". Then when we were seated, we didn't receive the menu until we asked after waiting about 10 mins!! Then when we did order our food, the starter arrived reasonably promptly. BUT then the main course was no where to be seen. A lady came to apologise after about 30 mins of waiting that the food preparation is taking a bit longer than expected. However, the food didn't arrive until 2pm!!! When it did arrive, my Chicken Schnitzel and Fries were COLD. The pasta that was also served was cold!!! The waiter said that the Shepherd's Pie was "dropped" and the guest should order another main course. Eventually my recooked chicken schnitzel arrived piping hot but that time it was 2:30pm. So all in all pretty annoying given that the lady at reception commanded us to leave the table in 2 hours and we hadn't been served the main course for 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!! VERY DISAPPOINTING.

As the restaurant was busy and there were 10 of us I was prepared for some delay but in fact everything went very smoothly and the service and food were excellent!!

Familiar menu, great food, great service

Very poor service, waited over an hour for main course, staff don't care, avoid

Service was great and friendly but… But the “system” overbooked the venue. My Deliveroo McDonald’s arrived hotter than this burger. We booked months ago and they still came back to tell us the pie we ordered was out of stock - waited for an hour+ for food… - they overbooked the place, waited for hours for food and still rushed us to clear tables as the next parties arrived… won’t be back again

We spent an amazing time here Good food,good atmosphere and excellent service Rosario was incredibly attentive and friendly He treated us like a "family" members not like simply guests and we totally loved it♥️

We booked the champagne bottomless brunch here, we was really looking forward to it as we were celebrating a milestone birthday but it was quite disappointing. The lady who first served us was lovely, I didn't get her name but the rest of the staff werent as friendly, we didnt even receive a happy birthday from them, something small which would have improved the service. The food was mediocre for what you pay for, its not a whole lot. They also kept looking over our table the entire time, not to offer drinks, almost keeping tabs on how much we were drinking, which wasn't a lot. We started our 90 minute brunch about 20 minutes after we arrived, which was fine until we asked for one more glass before our time was up and the waiter/manager was hesitant and not very accommodating, we did get the last glass of champagne but it felt as though we were being judged. When receiving the bill, the receipt was not clear at all and looked as though service charge had been added twice so we queried it, it should be clearly set out to avoid any uncomfortable attention.

We went for a Christmas Meal, had a dissapointing prawn cocktail, Roast Turkey, then Christmas Pudding, with custard and to tiny bits of brandy butter, very dissapointing for £48 per head, and both my husband and I had upset Stomachs afterwards!. Defo won't return to Brown's.

Rosario was incredible He made us felt very special I wish him all the best and a happy Christmas

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Browns Old Jewry. The Christmas menu was superb and the drinks were also spot on. As expected, it was incredibly busy due to the Christmas season, but the staff handled it brilliantly. There were plenty of them, and they were all so friendly and full of energy, creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Their festive cheer really got us into the Christmas mood. Highly recommend for a festive celebration. We’ll definitely be back next year.

Big, noisy place. Waited for a table even though we’d booked and then given it 20 minutes after booking time. As for the food, it’s expensive and average. £10 for a lemon tart which tasted like it came out of a box! Scampi was good but at £12 for 12 pieces means it’s not value for money. Lemon sole over cooked but the accompanying potato’s were nice. All in all average place but the service was good when we were seated. Not sure I’d go back ever

Wonderful experience. I was in desperate need of a gluten free meal after a long trip from NY and day at the office. I was able to trust the menu that I was getting gluten free food. Then the food was excellent. I put together my own version of fish and chips via their menu. The risotto was to die for and the truffle chips were heavenly. Service was friendly and considerate. They made sure my dietary needs were handled correctly. THEN I after returning to NY I realized I forgot to grab a receipt for expenses. Tameka was able to get me a copy of the receipt in under 24 hours. I will return on my next business trip.

Great food and super service from Nico

Amazing service! Lovely food definitely we will come back!

Had the set 3 course lunch, it was delicious and good portions. Not bad food price for London. Alcohol on par with other London establishments so all good

Lovely meal, look forward to visiting again.

Beautiful place, we loved the service. Irini was very kind and helpful. Totally recommend 😊

Monika was a fantastic behind the bar.

We just moved to London and we’re happy to find that this chain is accredited by the Coeliac Association and has a decent GF menu because I have celiac disease since 2005 and require a gf diet. We turned up after the parade without a reservation and it wasn’t very full so we were seated. Well, the server seemed nice but after taking our order we waited 11 minutes and still had no drinks! We literally ordered Hot tea and tap water. The easiest drinks available. The server also informed us that the GF onion rings on the menu were not actually available. Sounds like someone in the kitchen was too busy to chop up an onion and coat it and fry it in a dedicated fryer. When we entered there was loud music and then suddenly it was off or you couldn’t hear it anymore. The vibes were very Pub Grub, Bro vibes. We left without waiting any longer for water tea or food. I hope ALL the patrons here are not bashful and ask for all service charges to be removed from your total cost unless you receive impeccable service. Womp womp

We were welcomed by an amazing team: Kef thank you so much for all you did. The food and drink was delicious. We really enjoyed thank you.

What a wonderful place. Food and atmosphere were really lovely, service was amazing. Rosario was so attentive and funny, really added to our day. He went above and beyond Thankyou so much for a wonderful day

I went to an engagement party here. The venue was lovely and vibrant. The canapés were lovely. We were still a bit peckish. We ordered some food, it arrived warm and not hot, it had to be sent back twice. In the end, I got a refund on the rest of my order as I waited too long. It was a shame as the venue and staff were wonderful. I think the kitchen was under pressure!

Loved our meal at Brown's. Fantastic fish and chips. Niko was a brilliant server. Served us with a lovely big beautiful smile.

Food and our host Mr Nico was excellent. We had a great experience during our stay . He was very welcome and attentive throughout our stay .

Nico was a great waiter - he was very pleasant and polite. The food was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal with our work.

I recently celebrated my engagement at Browns- Old Jewry, and I can’t express how grateful I am to Tea and her team for making it such a magical experience. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was filled with warmth and love, perfectly reflecting the occasion. Tea’s attention to detail was impeccable. The decor was elegant and inviting, creating a beautiful backdrop for our celebration. Every aspect, from the seating arrangements to the lovely table settings, was thoughtfully curated to ensure our guests felt special and comfortable. What truly made the day unforgettable was Tea’s dedication and genuine care. She and her team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to enjoy every moment without a worry. Their warmth and professionalism made us feel like part of a family rather than just clients. I can't thank Tea and her team enough for making our engagement party such a beautiful and memorable event. Browns is a hidden gem, and I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone looking to celebrate life’s special moments. I can't wait to return for future celebrations!

The menu has a variety of the classic British choices and the service is excellent and efficient. The server Rosario was impeccable ✨✨✨ Appetisers and mains are reasonably priced for m. Friday and Saturday maybe not very popular so there is not risk to wait Wine and drinks menu with extensive choice and house wine good quality and reasonably priced. Past dishes excellent and very contemporary including Narket fish pie, excellent

Disappointing…. Went for brunch as a group of 6 with 5 getting there for 11.30 and 1 turned up at 12. They refused to take the final persons brunch order at 12.01 saying the cut off was 12 and the kitchen will reject. Would have expected a 5 minute flexibility which is pretty poor really. Colleague had to order something off the lunch menu to find what was asked for they had run out. Bearing in mind it’s midday it wasn’t a good response. 3 of us ordered dishes with Poached eggs which were overdone with hard yolks. Something I would not have expected in an establishment like this The remainder food was good but for the amount that was spent there is a lack of good customer service and attention to detail on the food.

it was a beautiful evening. dinner with my family and friends. we sat on the small sofa behind everything, quiet enough to have a nice evening with the family. the food was very good. we enjoyed several dishes including shrimp, scallops and main courses of ribeye and linguine with crab and shrimp. everything is very good our waiter was the Italian Rosario, really very nice and I wish him the best both professionally and personally.

Amazing service, went on a staff night and everything was amazing! Eduard, Angelo and Quentro were amazing!

Was for my mum's 75th birthday. Great communication and support with my booking leading up to the evening. Great food and service on the night. Would definitely go back.

Enjoyed all aspects of the visit. Very friendly staff and the food was great.

Wonderful service and amazing food, good selection of cocktails and spirits. Nikita and Quentin were on point from seating to making sure we always had drinks, definitely going again.

It was a great experience the atmosphere was fantastic, the design and decor of the place was awesome, and the food was delicious. We sat at the back overlooking the restaurant and it was really cool to watch the team hard at work And wow did they manage to push things out quickly whilst still maintaining a high quality. The service was incredibile Rosario was an excellent Host very professional he smilled all the time during the service These kind of people are able to turn a simple dinner into a memorable experience

We met with old friends for lunch. The food and wine were lovely and Eirini, our waitress, was friendly and very helpful.

We had a fantastic lunch at Browns It was a lovely fine dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. There was some great food; the linguine crab and the shepherds pie were so good, the pasta was excellent. Then, pudding time We went for the brownie , which was yummy. Did I mention the service ? 10/10 to Rosario he was excellent

Went here for an anniversary based on a recommendation. The food was fantastic and the drinks were too,Very strong. Service was spectacular However everyone was lovely but the server Rosario was outstanding . We both had the chicken snitzel and they were very good . Prices very affordable and quality was worthy It Was a great spot for a special occasion.

Afternoon business meeting great place, polite staff

A hidden gem Great place for a meeting with friends or business contacts. Will be returning. Multiple times.

I can’t explain properly how good the experience was in this restaurant. I can easily say this might be the best fine dining place among plenty of others I have visited . The food isdelicious, service is excellent Mr Rosario is super cool waiter . It’s an experience that must be enjoyed and shared and prices are reasonable considering all mentioned factors .

A solid 5 stars . We love all about the menu He was very good great and I recommend the chocolate tarte and the fish pie ,Genuinely sublime. Amazing experience Thank you Rosario for your service and for the magic tricks ✨✨

Very lovely place Browns never disappoint on serves and food.

Full on 5 stars experience all round! 🌟 🕛 came here for lunch around 12pm without a reservation and was lucky to get a table as it was started to be packed after we were seated Ordered a cod with broccoli, and a schnitzel with truffle fries, alongside some green Bea to share. 🐟 cod was so amazingly fresh, tender and generous in portion schnitzel was one of the best I had, very well paired with the salad that came along with it Scallops were pretty amazing too, with some purée Ended off our meal with a chocolate torte and creme bulee as well. Chocolate tartewas really amazing, sweet but it truly was almighty creme bulee It was too sweet and we didn’t finish it.. Superb experience here, good food ambience overall and definitely one of the best service ever That guy Rosario knows how to make sure his guests want to return 💯

The Best place in London. Very good service, nice coctails and tasty food. Monika was incredible!

I had a wonderful dinner at Browns Old Jewry. The atmosphere was wonderful and the food exceptional. Tea and Monika deserve special praise for their politeness and professionalism. I can recommend it to everyone.

I recently visited Browns and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy some great drinks. The highlight of the evening was definitely the delicious cocktails – each one expertly crafted and full of flavor. A special mention goes to the bartender, Monika, who made the night even better with her friendly and attentive service. She was not only skilled at mixing drinks but also created a welcoming and fun vibe behind the bar.

I had a wonderful experience at Browns Old Jewry. The food was delicious, and the atmosfere was perfect. Tea and Monika were incredibly kind and professional. Highly recommend this place.

Thank you for amazing service Rosario.

Great food, fantastic service and lovely atmosphere. Attentive (and patient) staff.

Excellent staff, friendly helpful and accommodating service.

Amazing experience provided by Rosario made our table feel so welcome and comfortable very happy will definitely be back!!

If you are looking for good food ask Shepherd s pie If you are looking for excellent service Ask for Rosario He is the man

Great meal made even better by Sourav’s excellent service!

Came here today and what a disappointing experience. Food is average, my sisters fish and chips had cold chips and fish looked undercooked, my burger wasn’t tasty at all with rock hard chips. Couldn’t understand a word of what the waitress was saying and kept us waiting on arrival. Was asked if we booked a table when we responded no the other waitress didn’t seem impressed at all. Menu has changed for the worse, very simple, bland food.

Thank you very much Rosaio for your diligent and thoughtful service. You elevate this amazing brassiere. We hope to see you again very soon.

Fantastic long brunch for a 'reunion' with a friend after many years not seeing each other. Vegan breakfast was excellent highly recommend. An oasis tucked away in a side street what a find. We took a couple of very special photos of us both only to see later that a waiter stood behind making hand signs - this was just rude & unnecessarily & spoilt our pictures. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience.

Recently visited and it's safe to say our experience here was very pleasant. Food was good, service was Great, excellent, I really loved Rosario s touch it was really impressive!

Rosario was super We had a wonderful night thanks to him When you have the opportunity to see such a great smile it’s certain that your dining experience will be memorable

We came here for lunch. The food was really good and service from Eirini was even better. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

The food and ambient were amazing. One of the staff members, Eirini was really kind and helpful. I would recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in London

Great experience at Browns and wonderful service from Kef!

Other than shortages of a few things, everything was great for a post Graduation celebration

Rosario was fabulous,and helped us enjoy the experience ,he shall go far .

I haven't been to Browns in about 15 years and was reminded of just how great the food and setting is. My dietary requirements were catered for and our waiter Rosario was very attentive to our needs. He was absolutely brilliant!

Superb breakfast on Saturday 7th September 2024. Great food. Good portion size and very good quality. Kef and Sourov were both excellent at their jobs. For London the price was also very good.

Superb breakfast on Saturday 7th September 2024. Great food. Good portion size and very good quality. Kef and Sourov were both excellent at their jobs. For London the price was also very good.

I came here for a couple of drinks and honestly, those drinks were so worth the pay.Rosario consistently delivers exceptional service and top-quality drinks here. Their attention to detail and passion for their craft are evident in every cup. Highly recommend checking them out for an amazing experience!

I came here for a couple of drinks and honestly, those drinks were so worth the pay.Rosario consistently delivers exceptional service and top-quality drinks here. Their attention to detail and passion for their craft are evident in every cup. Highly recommend checking them out for an amazing experience!

Great British brasserie with good food Quiet ambiance perfect to chill with your friends Shepherds pie is a must Rosario was very friendly and helpful during this dining experience

Very good restaurant, nice staff, delicious food

Rosario was a fantastic waiter. He did an amazing job at my manager’s retirement event. His attention to detail, quality of service is exceptional! I’ll be booking more events at Brown’s. Keep up the fabulous work Rosario!

Rosario was an excellent Host and very professional. He went the extra mile by preparing a special dessert for my birthday. Thank you very much.

I usually go for lunch during a few times a month and sit at the bar. Great venue and atmosphere, service is excellent and friendly especially the managers and the bar tender Monika‼️

Excellent atmosphere and Rosario was very professional and welcoming!

Rosario was friendly, fun, attentive and professional. The whole experience was great, thank you!

I was completely impressed with Rosario professionalism and customer service. Sooo much thank you to Rosario super friendly loved his words.

This spacious, elegant bar and restaurant sits in a high-ceilinged building that previously was the London branch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The menu is high-end brasserie, with a good choice of dishes. Prices, especially considering the location right in the heart of the City of London, are pretty reasonable. We visited early on a Saturday evening, so the restaurant was quiet, before taking an easy walk to a performance at the nearby Barbican Centre. The Miso salmon (£21.50) was served on a bed of black rice with bok choi and sugar snaps: the fish was fresh, and cooked excellently. There’s a good range of dishes for vegetarians, and whilst they were out of halloumi burgers, our vegetarian enjoyed the Pea and broad bean gnocchi with brown butter and basil pesto (£18.50). The Bacon cheeseburger (£18.95) was good, and served with excellent fries. I opted for the Pan fried sea bass with a chorizo risotto (£19.95) as it sounded an interesting combination. In the event, though I love spicy food, and few things come better than a good risotto, for my palate the quite substantial chunks of chorizo in the risotto overtook the more gentle flavour of the two sea bass fillets – but it was well worth a try. We shared a couple of desserts – an extravagant Strawberry sundae ice cream (£10.95) which was served in a tall glass, and a Chocolate brownie (£8.75) with ice cream. Drinks were reasonably priced (£8.30 for a very decent glass of Pino Grigio, soft drinks around £3.50), and a free carafe of tap water was brought as a matter of course. Service was classy. Very much recommended.

Rosario was so nice and friendly to us, he welcomed us very warmly and was very helpful when we were asking for suggestions on what to get !!

Great bottomless drinks🍸 👌 Beautiful atmosphere Excellent service Delicious food Great location Good for lunch and dinner

Quentin was fantastic. He is friendly, helpful and always smiling every time we come. I strongly recommend Browns for an after work dinner.

Amazing place! Excellent service and the best schnitzel in London!

Great venue for a Breakfast meeting , the staff are helpful& friendly and the enu is wide enough to cater to all tastes without being intimidating or so extensive it takes 30 minutes to read. The food is always fresh &cooked to order & is piping hot . Ang is a staff member to look out for as she is brilliant

Bruch with the girls, food was great drinks were flowing was not very busy for a Friday lunchtime. A downside was the state of the toilets all but one was super dirty.

Fantastic customer service, Rosario was pleasant, cheerful and gave good recommendations. The food was delicious.

Excellent service by Rosario. What a great waiter! Best, Heidi

We had a wonderful belated bithday dinner at Browns. Rosario went above and beyond to make this an event to remember. Food and wine and the place itself, all aspects were top notch. Highly recommended!

Rosario was Amazing. I was on holiday and he made my visit to Brows the best hospitality experience i have had in the UK so far!

i am very delighted to say that my experience at the is restaurant was very pleasent. I was served by Rosario and he gave me the highest service. i was treated very well and looked after all day!

Good food and great atmosphere but Rosario was (our waiter )was absolutely incredible. Funny and professional( he cut the steak my mum ❤️) He was on top the game

Great place with a friendly team

Love the breakfasts. Service is always good. Fuemether to this. We had early dinner and the service from Rosario was excellent. We loved his sense of humour too!

Nice place for drinks or food. Convenient for bank station.