Poppy's in Hammersmith and Fulham

Never disappointed here, the food is amazing and the decor is just so funny! Bring cash though. And as much as the servers are lovely, don't expect like fine dining level of waitressing, it's a small authentic place so just relax.

My partner & I visited in October 2024. We live locally & have always been intrigued by the quirky decor, plus heard great things about the food. We were really impressed by the quality of what we ordered, everything we had was exceptional & delicious. Sure the cash only rule helps keeping their prices so low. We’ll be back asap. I’d read the reviews which suggested hit and miss so really wanted to post our review which definitely marks this as a hit! We ordered the prawn & chicken toast, massaman curry and poppy fried rice . :-), all came to less than £30

10% service charge and cash only. On the plus side the food came extremely fast and was exactly what I wanted. Good prices but perhaps an option to upsize would be nice.

Some of the food arrived stone cold - when I called to speak with someone, they rudely hung up on me. Very disappointed!

Absolutely delicious, made fresh and quickly. Amazing lunch offer for £8 including starter and main. Interior is quirky and staff are friendly. Thank you

Quaint small Thai eatery, tasty food. Shame about not serving any Thai beers.

The food is delicious and the staff are lovely

Love this place! Small but warm, a vibe inside too. Super quirky but their playlist is absolutely joyful. Order the prawn toast and pad see ew and you will not be disappointed! Oh and did I also say their price is even better, not the usual London price you see. They also don’t use MSG. Love this hidden gem in Hammersmith. Will need to be back x

Was my second time there in Poppys ( the tinny one behind kings street) the food is just ok considering the prices but The place by itself it’s says the estate of hygiene (something I noticed 1st time going there) Everything was fine til I went on toilet after pay the bill. A big mouse was crossing the corridor between toilets and kitchen. All employees noticed after seeing my face and no action take from them . Disgusting

Thai restaurant in Westfield was okay.

Unique dining experience. They take cash only.

The food was amazing and such good value for money. The fried rice was full of prawns and the pad Thai had lots of chicken in it! Even better that it’s BYO for £2 a head. Just a warning it is cash only

I’ve visited Poppy’s Thai No.01 third time last week. This time it wasn’t great, I think Chicken Satay was not cooked enough and it wasn’t pleasant night after we’ve eaten dinner there…. Unfortunately this means I’m not going back to this restaurant as it’s really not great to have tummy ache for two days straight. Please be careful.

Mi dispiace molto poiché il cibo era molto buono, ma la proprietaria è stata scortese sin da subito e non è stato possibile pagare con carta e per me e i miei amici che non siamo del posto è stato problematico.

Highly recommend. Amazing latte, delicious cakes, interesting decorations

Cash only? Is it cause tax issue? Is it legal in UK?

Great place, very reasonably priced

Seeing good reviews for this place, however the experience was a huge disappointment> First thing you are told its cash only, Ordered the Calamari Starter and Prawn fried rice, both arrived within 5 minutes and were a massive disappointment as the taste was as if it was fried in STALE OIL. Not that the place was busy, I was the only table, after which another table got occupied>

Thai iced latte was amazing scenery and decor is great. However, the birds and fish need a bigger tank and cage.

Really lovely Thai restaurant. Food, service and ambience all excellent. Look forward to returning one day.

Absolutely love it here. What a fabulous place ! Gorgeous quirky decor, smiley happy staff, service is always fast and the food is delicious. It is great value for money too!

Poppy's have three more restaurants in Hammersmith and just of Fulham Palace Road equally as good. Never disappointed.

CASH ONLY - lost customers there

Il locale è molto carino ed accogliente, il cibo è buono ed ha un ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo ed il vino te lo puoi portare da casa. Ovviamente si tratta di un ristorante semplice ma molto ben curato , consigliato per una serata easy ma comunque non banale

Service was unfriendly, my food was cold and we were stuck in a hurricane of a draught right next to the front door and when we asked very nicely if something could be done it seems they did not want to remove the door stop which was keeping the door cracked open. Nothing but water and juice on offer, no Jasmine or Green Tea and the bill which we had not requested was slapped down on the table as soon as we had finished eating our main courses, no dessert, nothing warm to drink, absolutely freezing cold, I was very happy to get out of there...never going back.

Found a stone in my food (got takeaway on Deliveroo) - had a nice experience before but shocked on this occasion

Most important food. Really good, tasty and not expensive. Awesome place for lunch time. Friendly staff and design what probably you haven't seen in any Thai restaurant ever 😀

To put it in simple words: best Thai food I’ve had in a while. The restaurant is small and such a pleasant environment. Staff is polite and helped us picking the dishes. So so tasty, highly recommend. Interesting decor, affordable prices and BYO wine.

Used to be great. The smell that hits you when you enter isn’t of roses. The place needs a good scrub. Food mediocre, service lazy and unfriendly. Won’t be paying it a return visit.

fantastic food, fast service, and cosy atmosphere. very affordable too!!

Cheap and delicious food, in a small quirky setting. Cash only and BYOB so make sure you come prepared, well worth the trip!

I love this tiny quirky restaurant! The bathroom needs some attention and they take cash only, but those things wouldn’t stop me from going there while in hammersmith. The food is yum!

The food here is amazing, particularly the curries. The lunch offers are ridiculously cheap. A lot of food that is vegan or can be veganized.

Pretty small restaurant, food is quite good with budget price

The only downside was that I had to see poor carp in a terrible condition while eating food. The container seemed too small for them and please clean the water.. Apart from that, food was amazing.

El lugar es divertido algo siniestro de alguna manera. Hay animalitos embalsamados por toda las paredes. La comida es muy rica. La atención es bastante mala. No hay postres ni café ni té

Value for money Pad Thai with chewy noodles! Great cosy ambience

Good food at good prices! Excellent spot for a date night, would suggest booking ahead as they're quite small. I've eaten here many times now and the portion sizes have always been decent as well 👍

Really nice food. Cosy restaurant with really friendly staff. It does get busy so would recommend to try and book a table.

Came on a rainy night and received a welcome reprieve! First of all, it is cash only, but there is a post office that’s only 4 mins away. The food was lovely, the decor -as you can see- is very unique and great for a date. The waiter was fairly hands off, but in a good way, we gestured when ready to order and pay etc whilst he helped the back kitchen. Would definitely return :)

Cash only. No cards taken. Shop next door serves alcohol as this is BYO restaurant. Not sure if they have cash point in there. Quick service food comes out fast. Restaurant is very cute lovely vintage decor and unicorn. V reasonably priced. Waitress was a little grumpy

Very strange restaurant. Bad service with the funny entrance door. The take away drivers were always coming in and and out. They never closed the door properly. So you always feel cold in this small restaurant. No hot tea to drink. Food wasn’t tasty for us. Not very clean. Plus cash only….

Lovely restaurant 🍴delicious food we got yellow curry I was so full I love how they serve pawn crackers on little trolly's

Lovely Thai restaurant with a great selection to pick from

便宜好吃 綠咖哩不過度辣，好吃😋 Pad Thai 很讚，份量足😋 椰漿飯超香，配綠咖哩絕配😛😛😛 ***現金支付，記得帶錢喔！

Good service, good food, good price

An amazing little place. The weeping tiger steak was incredible. Feels like home cooked food! Recommended by friends from Thailand for it's authenticity. All the plates are different to each other, the decor is very different to I expected and the foods amazing. Is cash only so bare that in mind.

Génial !!!!! Le lunch à 7e : dingue ! Trop bon ! Trop belle la décoration ! Le lakksa était délicieux, pareil qu'en Malaisie....... J'y retourne la semaine prochaine car pour le prix, c'est vraiment gén-ial, dans un décor de fou ! Nous avons très bien mangé.

A real one off. Great Thai food, inexpensive.

Who doesn't want to have dinner with a unicorn! Probably the best Thai food I ever had in London. Very alternative decor with embalmed animals, mirrors, flowers, candelabra, portraits, statues...a potpourri of unusual objects to create a out-of-time-and-space bohemian atmosfere. Great place for a date! Only 6 or 7 tables, friendly staff. You can book only with a phone call outside dinner time. Cash only! No alcohol served, you can bring your own bottle of wine. Bit far away from city centre but it totally worths a visit! A must go place!

Extremely good value and lots of vegetarian options. Have already gone here twice and will definitely be returning!

The place is so small and cozy with strange decor . There wasn’t much customers. The service was ok. I got the curry it was good but the fried rice wasn’t as expected from Thai restaurant.

Lovely Thai restaurant. Little away from Hammersmith station but not too far. It’s very cute and small. I recommend making a booking as there’s not many tables. The quality of the food is great and the prices are amazing. Best £13 I’ve spent in a long long long time. We had a few different dishes: beef massaman curry, papaya salad, spring rolls, chicken pad Thai and a stir fry dish. The spring rolls weren’t the best I have ever had but everything else was great. The papaya salad is quite spicy so be wary if you order it! it is also BYOB and the charges for it aren’t extortionate like other places. Really loved it and worth the trip even if you’re not around the area.

Nice place.Food was above average. Decor was amazing, sort weird victorian style. Price was fairly cheap. Cash only. Well Worth a try. A lack of only menu is slightly annoying but I think someone posted it already as pic.... and it hasn't changed.

Food amazing and the place is gorgeous, however absolutely poor customer service as well as the obvious selective service provided. Made to feel very uncomfortable not just me but other customers of black ethnicity.

Really lovely food. Tiny place and a bit slow on service but you can't fault for flavour, price and portion size.

Great food, reasonably priced, BYO. Eclectic decor. Bring cash!

Budget Thai restaurant with an interesting interior. The food was delicious. We ordered pork panang curry, beef pad see ew, prawn rolls, and sticky rice. Cash only. Overall, it was a good experience, but I feel a bit uneasy sitting around the taxidermy ornaments.

Though it’s closed today in the holidays I’ll be definitely going there again, I’ve been to Poppy’s many times and it’s very popular. Depends what you order on what you’ll get but I recommend the Chicken Kaprow it’s got a real spicy kick and is the best I’ve had in London though I’ve not been Thailand. I’m not sure why the guy said it’s the worst Thai he’s tried maybe he was having a bad day, perhaps he’d not slate a decent place that’s popular with many. Maybe try Pizza Hut? Or Mc Donald’s next time... just saying! It’s a not so bad I’ll definitely be going there again Shall just say be prepared to see a load of taxidermy if you go there to eat... someone appears to have had a liking for it when decorating Poppy’s! Yes there are bad Thai takeaways, but Poppy’s isn’t one of them to my knowledge.

Che scoperta fantastica, un ottimo fish&chips nel cuore di Camden Town. Servizio veloce, cibo ottimo, porzioni abbondanti e conto nella norma

Acabo de pedir algo de comida a través de uber eats y es la peor comida tailandesa que he probado. Viví en Tailandia, mi mejor amigo es tailandés y puedo cocinarlo yo mismo. Pedí curry penang que era aguado, cangrejo de caparazón suave que estaba frito, por lo que era el único plato que era comestible. . . . . pad thai que estaba hecho con una salsa de tamarindo horrible y ensalada de mariscos yum wonsen que tenía 2 langostinos y algunos anillos de calamar gomosos y estaba cubierta con hojas de ensalada verde a medio cocer que no entran en la receta, pimientos rojos y verdes y apio para que toda la ensalada sabía a apio que se supone que ni siquiera debe estar allí y el chef usó tanta salsa de pescado que lo hizo demasiado salado y no comestible. Primera y última vez que pedí de este restaurante. Evite a cualquier precio. ¡También se quejó de uber eats!

Siamo andati in questo locale un po' fuori mano perché avevo letto diverse recensioni che ne parlavano in maniera entusiastica: POSSO SOLO CONFERMARE!Non eravamo mai stai in un ristorante tailandese, ma le recensioni sulla qualità del cibo e sull'arredamento particolare ci avevano incuriosito. Il locale è piccolo ed è arredato in un modo folle: sembra di entrare in un film di Tim Burton o in una casa delle fate con cattivo gusto! STUPENDO Parlando del cibo invece posso solo dire che era tutto squisito e che abbiamo ordinato una tale quantità di cibo come mai prima d'ora grazie ai prezzi estremamente bassi! Meno di 15 sterline a testa mangiando a sazietà! Veramente notevole.NON ACCETTANO CARTE, SOLO CONTANTE.

Food coming out at different times nearly all cold and told to eat quickly because they need the table is just not on and rude

La pizza più buona che io abbia mai mangiato!base morbida e cornicione croccante, ingredienti freschissimi e di ottima qualità,buona la scelta delle birre, cordialità e gentilezza di tutto lo staff, locale molto carino e pulito

The food at poppy's is ok. They have a nice lunch deal but there is nothing special about their food, some of their dishes are rather bland. Although, the atmosphere of the restaurant is great and the interior is well decorated.

Great little place and good food. Website could have the opening times added and a little bit more room around the tables would also help. But we had a lovely dinner and it’s a BYO

Really beautiful and fun interior, BYOB was also very handy! All of our food was very sweet, (tastey but too sweet to finish any of the curry sauces), if I go back I’ll ask for far less sugar in the sauces (or none at all). Other than that we loved it!

I haven’t tasted then all over London, but this must be the best Fish’n chips in London. Actually the place was given the award for the best place some years ago. Cool laid back place, cool staff and music from the fiftys, from Motown. It was my girlfriends birthday so we got some Special treatment. Been there twice since. Not far from Queens Theatre, and an Ann Summers store, if you’re interested;)

Lo probé ya que es local a pesar de las críticas polarizadas. Comida para llevar ordenada al final dado que parecía muy apretada cuando entré. La clásica sopa de curry verde / tom yam estaba bien. Rollos de primavera ídem. Los salteados eran pobres. Ensalada suave y muy occidentalizada. La comida en su conjunto carecía de alma. Este lugar no es el peor tailandés de la zona, pero no hay nada que destacar aparte de la decoración.

They have a great lunch meal deal, £5 or £7 (with starter). You can pick curry, pad Thai, ect.....The place is right out of Alice in Wonderland.. 😋😋

the food is of poor standard with a bad after taste the staff are rude and not very good and with stuffed anminals all over the walls and dust every where my company does a lot of business in restaurants will not be going to this place again

I used to love this place but got really disappointed after the last visit. We were a big group and all of us got shocked about the rude staff . We are not coming back again.

Despite being the tiniest and most cramped restaurant I've ever visited, Poppy's does authentic Thai food so well. The menu is full of classics that make it so difficult to decide on what to eat, but luckily it's so reasonably priced that you can order a few things to try without breaking the bank. You can bring your own alcohol to save on costs, and there's a convenient off-licence just a few steps away, where you can get whatever alcohol you wish. There's a corkage fee of £2 per person. The only downside is the influx of Deliveroo drivers that enter every two minutes to collect orders, and because the restaurant is so small, you're often bumped on their way in and out. The door constantly opening (and no one shutting it on their way out) makes the restaurant super cold as well. We were also told to leave as soon as other people were waiting - fair enough we had finished our food but still had a full glass of wine each to finish... so it can feel a little rushed but we were attending a concert straight after so we didn't mind too much. I'd definitely visit Poppy's again if I was in the area, but a reservation is an absolute must due to the restaurant only having about six tables. Oh, and be prepared for the wild and quirky decor - too - far too extravagant for my liking but I guess it adds to the restaurant's uniqueness.

My daughter lives nearby but hadn't eaten in Poppy's before. So she was very happy to try it out when we found the nearby pubs didn't serve food in time for us to get to the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park for 7:30. A fascinating place as many of the reviews have mentioned. Service was very quick (ideal for us) and we enjoyed fried calamari along with our prawn curry and stir-fried duck. All simply cooked and tasty. And reasonably priced too! Though be prepared - it's cash only.

Awesome unique place. Great vibe with stuffed animals and mixed crockery. Food was great and byob works well too. Scoring 4 / 5 as we squeezed in corner whilst most of place empty. Thorougjly recommend. Give it a try

There appear to be three Poppy's restaurants. We went to the original, Poppy's 1 (surprise) because it was the closest and the weather was extremely inclement. It's tiny and had,as far as we could tell, about 6 diners and 8 spare covers. We were told that with no booking, they were too busy so we went to Poppy 3, a short walk. Apparently, number 1 was full for the night so couldn't accommodate us!!! More of that later, this was at 5.50pm. Poppy 3 said they could accommodate us so long as we were out by 7.30pm. This was just after 6pm. The decor is very unusual with a lot of stuffed birds and dried flowers but not unpleasant. Sadly, my starter was not great. I had Thai style calamari which was basically calamari in batter with a Thai sweet spicy sauce. The batter was soggy. The calamari was just about cooked but not particularly hot. The main course was fine, jungle curry. The side dish was cold and had to be sent back and when it re-arrived, it had clearly been microwaved as part was cold and part was warm and part boiling hot. We were not given full sized plates, there was no room on the table, so we had to eat off the plates the food was served on. The neighbouring table were given full sized plates. (The restaurant was pretty much empty! The bill should have been just over £50 but was £60 which gives the impression that we were somewhat overcharged for home bottled filtered tap water, jasmine tea for two and green tea for one which should be virtually given away for free. The service was not included so we didn't give one. At £20 per head that is reasonable value at the price but the food, overall, was very disappointing. It's cash only. You can BYO but there is a £2 per head corkage, apparently. And we were being politely ushered to pay up by 7.10pm despite the table not being required and half of the restaurant empty when we left. And we had to walk past Poppy's 1 on the way back where we saw that the table we would have had and the one next to it were still empty at 7.30pm. My son and his friend were surprised that we were the only people who they had taken there who didn't like it but to me, having eaten loads of Thai food in restaurants and at home, it was way off the pace and I am amazed the reviews are so good! Maybe it was an off night. Weather wise it was. I wouldn't go as far as to say avoid, but beware! It may not be up to your expectations. I would have given the service in the branch where we ate higher except they seemed very keen to get us out and the original restaurant could have fed us! It was tipping down with rain and we had to walk a further half a mile to this one!

My wife and I dropped in to Poppy’s without a reservation. We were shown to a table, but warned it was reserved for 45 minutes later. That was fine with us.

We had a takeaway from Poppy's, and we're all very impressed with the food. The Pad Thai and Green Curry were excellent, however, the duck (sadly the dish I was most looking forward to) was a bit chewy, and slightly let down what otherwise would have been a five star meal. We still plan to go back though!

I booked a table for two here a couple of weeks ago, and was expecting great food from the reviews. Unfortunately we never got to try the food. When we arrived the next next day for lunch, the restaurant was empty, lights off, but the door still open. It didn’t look like they were ready for lunch service, despite them being open according to their advertised hours. As the door was open, we walked in to claim our reserved table, but never made it that far. When we asked the woman in the kitchen if we could sit down at our booked table we were met with a cold stare, and no response. After repeating our question several times, she still said nothing, instead speaking to someone else in the kitchen, and getting out her phone at some point to make a phone call, all without properly acknowledging us. Eventually we decided that it was not worth the hassle, and left to have lunch elsewhere at a place with actual customer service. Would not recommend, unless you don’t mind being treated like an inconvenience rather than a paying customer.

Had a pre concert dinner with my husband who had been craving Thai food for ages. The cafe itself is absolutely tiny and decorated to within an inch of its life with very quirky items. The food was absolutely delicious with authentic flavours. Service was very fast which as we were heading on somewhere else was not a problem. However, if we had been going out for dinner as the main event it would have felt rushed. We are very pleased we found Poppy's with reasonably priced, tasty food and BYO alcohol which always makes costs more manageable. We will definitely be going back or trying the other two Poppy's cafes in the future.

Went to Poppy’s III with family and what a surprise I had. It’s like walking into a quaint tearoom with chandeliers, taxidermy and vintage crockery. Food was delicious and service good. Bring your own alcohol which keeps the prices down. Highly recommend.

I took my 90 year old father out for a Thai meal and we visited the restaurant for the first time. I had the green curry which was delicious. My wife and father had Pad Thai with tofu and prawns respectively which they both enjoyed very much. The food had great flavours and had very fresh ingredients, The only negative aspect unfortunately was that the restaurant is very small and we had a big group next to us which made it quite cramped.

This is a top Thai restaurant in West London. We all really enjoyed our food and the atmosphere and decor was eclectic and vibrant.

Great little place with consistently great food. Seek it out, it's worth a visit despite it's small size!

Ordené de Poppy’s Thai en Deliveroo. La comida llegó tarde y cuando llegó, dos de los tres platos principales estaban excesivamente salados junto con las salsas para los entrantes. En general, fue una comida muy decepcionante, no volveré a ordenar de Poppy's.

Fuimos a Poppy’s III, que estaba a pocas cuadras de la de Glenthorne Road. Todo para amar en este lugar. Grandes interiores detallados, excelente lugar para conversaciones tranquilas. Amplia variedad de selección de alimentos, ¡gran sabor sobre todo! Y a un precio bastante razonable. Gran lugar, buena comida, buena relación calidad-precio.

Davvero un bel posto tipico con un ottima accoglienza e rapidità del servizio. Un locale pieno di storia nella quale ci hanno mangiato molti vip. Ottimo fish n chips con patatine molto buone e il tutto con ottima frittura. Le porzioni sono molto abbondanti. Però c é da dire che il filetto di baccalà fritto alla romana lo batte alla grande... Comunque assolutamente da provare

First of all, I love a bargain and Poppy’s game me great tasting flavours at an absolutely fantastic price. I personally love the decor and ambiance. Will totally visit again!

Ordeno regularmente desde aquí en Deliveroo y Ubereats, pero también me encanta visitar este pequeño y peculiar restaurante.

Non fatevi spaventare dal primo impatto, il locale in effetti è leggermente eccentrico,sembra di essere in un film di Tim Burton. Ma la cucina è davvero eccellente, se chiudi gli occhi e lasci che le papille gustative ti diano indicazioni penserai di essere da qualche parte nel Siam, mai mangiato così bene al di fuori dei loro confini. Non vendono alcool, ma un droghiere di fianco ha tutto quello che serve per rendere la cena Indimenticabile. Provate il pad Thai, un incanto

Il posto è molto piccolo e quantomeno particolare, arredato in modo bizzarro ma a suo modo coerente.

My sister and I were off to see a concert at the Apollo and on searching for a recommendation on a Trip Advisor came across Poppy’s. Oh my word, I am so glad we did!! The decor is a little quirky but this only adds to the uniqueness of the place. The food was amazing and freshly cooked. Superb flavours, well priced and with BYO it is a relatively inexpensive evening - such a welcome change. We will be back very soon!!

Grandsons wanted fish and chips and this place had just what they were looking for. I had the fish cakes and they were delicious. Fast friendly service, funky atmosphere, great choice!

The waitress had a heavy cold, toilets were filthy. Place is quirky but needs a deep clean. Food ok. Do not change cutlery inbetween courses. Place is cramped with uber food order constantly. I would not visit again.

4 people dining ordered a range of starters and mains all of which were delicious, particularly the Soft Shell Crab and Garlic & Pepper Fish. Service was quick and efficient and BYOB helps to make this an excellent value restaurant, Loved the decor too and will return soon.

I’ve eaten in and supported this place from the day it opened but having ordered a delivery one night I will never eat there again. We were working late so had Uber eats deliver . The food was shockingly awful. The usual crispy fish with 3 flavoured sauce was a soggy watery mess with no cashew nuts as per the menu , just over cooked peppers. The chicken stir fry was just about ok but bland and over cooked. All in all a very poor and disappointing meal, we threw most of it in the bin . Having tried to book with 7 work colleagues the week before and being told we had to book an expensive set menu, I won’t be going back . It seems they have forgotten their regulars who made them popular by writing good reviews.

This is a tiny little place that is extremely popular. Food was nice and service was polite. You can BYO which is great and continues to keep the cost down. Poppy's has a hygiene rating of 4 but I found the toilet a bit off putting. No hand dryer or paper towel or anything else to dry your hands.

The service was great, the decor is extremely eccentric and unique (a huge fake blossom tree, stuffed animals everywhere), and the food is very very cheap. The off-licence next door does great wines.

This is a truly quirky little Place that is very well worth a visit. The striking things as pointed out elsewhere are the cosy size.. (make sure you book!) and the fantasy decor... Unicorns giraffes and assorted animals hiding in every corner. If you don't like taxidermy... Avoid... If you don't mind then it's a marvellously exotic and amusing collection. Service was polite and engaging and despite how busy it was we were never rushed. The food itself was good and very reasonable. Its a bring your own booze place with no Corkage charge so very good value for a memorable. And fun evening. We had a variety of starters... All good though fish cakes a little dissapointing and a number of main courses. Red curry very good with sticky rice. It's such a different quaint place that is utterly Individual that it should definitely be on your book and visit list.

The two things you immediately notice when you walk through the doors is how tiny the place is (5 tables) and the decor. Stuffed animals - from rabbits to birds to a giraffe wearing a top hat - surround you, so you better be comfortable with taxidermy. The bright, floral interiors make it seem like a quirky aunt's living room rather than a hunting lodge though, and it all makes for interesting dinner conversation.