Compass Bar and Dining in Hammersmith and Fulham

Antipode is a strange place. On paper its great: its a third-wave cafe with a good selection of retail coffee, serves natural wine, and opens late serving cocktails. However, I've lived around the corner from this place and I hardly ever go in. Why? The service and the vibe service really lets this place down. The guy with the long beard (who I think owns the place) literally looks at you like you've insulted him just by walking through the door. He'll serve you and make your coffee without even making eye contact - much less actually saying anything. I don't need 5 star service when I'm getting my morning coffee, but is a simple "hello" too much to ask for? Some of the other baristas are better on the service front, but bizarrely outside of the owner I've never seen the same barista twice here. Onto the coffee, its one of the most expensive in the area, and isn't nearly as good as it should be given what beans they're using. The only real positive of Antipode is that they often have some good coffee from the likes of Nomad and Square Mile. But overall, its a shame because I really want to like this place, and I think they have all the bones to be a great coffee shop, but the service (and as a result the vibe in the shop) and the coffee really just lets this place down.

Great mix of traditional and modern dishes. The lamb tagine had wonderful spices, and the baklava was sweet and flaky. Would definitely return for more.

Always delivered by pleasant friendly person grandson enjoyed his tasty hot goat curry rice and peas , keep up the good work Ochi always recommended 👍🏼

So sad that the Fulham store is closing. I have shopped here since the first day if trading ten years ago and always found the experience "First Class" and wonderful staff too. Fulham's loss is Chelsea's gain!

Love it! Good quality food, very tasty and really great service. A really good choice on the menu too and very friendly. The takeout is a great option and it makes for a good healthy lunch, if you work nearby. Top notch. Highly recommend.