Rake's Cafe Bar in City of London, Westminster

Considering this is advertised as a Cafe bar you would have thought the coffee would be good. It was not. The express I ordered was cold when it arrived and not even in an expresso cup. The soya flat white was made with off soya milk so it looked and tasted terrible. Definitely a place for coffee lovers to avoid.

One of the nice thing about catching a train from Liverpool street is , it is a great excuse to go to Rake's cafe, The hotel housing it is just stunning . Plus the food used to be amazing and varied . Sadly we went today and what a let down . The menu has changed you can not get food between 11-12 . The staff we appointed and kept showing the nice brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday . The menu that was available was very limited , Over priced I had the calamari a very small starter portion arrived and it was around five small pieces . The staff are just lovely but also seemed confused by the menu and kept apologising . It was lunch and it took for every for our deserts to arrive my cremebrulee pear and cinnamon was lovely . But they need to re think the menu there is a busy area were people want to eat a varied menu . We wont be back to eat sadly and I have been going for several year maybe coffee or a drink ,

Had a great time and the ambience was great . However I had to hand over my credit card so we could have a tab set up and within an hour of leaving it was fraudulently used on line to make a remote purchase !!!! Be AWARE .

Nicely dimmed lights, music playing in the background but not too loudly so we could keep a conversation, top notch drinks and very attentive staff - especially the gentleman called Jad. Attentive and discreet at the same time, we felt very well looked after. Will definitely return again!

We booked a table here for a few Christmas drinks and had such an unpleasant experience. When we got there I told the man at the door we had a booking, he looked us up and down and then said I’ll have to ask my colleague. It made us feel so uncomfortable as though he was assessing the way we looked. When we were seated the waiter asked our drink order; my friend said the wrong drink and corrected herself. He interrupted and said ‘I’ll come back when you’re *actually* ready.’ So rude, I told him we are ready and he huffed. Then he decided to bring our bill out 30 mins before our allotted time was finished. The attitude was appalling and made a nice night feel a bit sour.

Visited early evening. Was fairly quiet, service was fairly quick. We had paella and salmon - generous portions and both meals were well presented and flavoursome. We felt it was pricey, especially the wine but we enjoyed our visit.

My husband and I booked to celebrate our wedding anniversary after seeing their free flowing Moet option. We always celebrate with champagne, so it seemed a good deal and as the food options on the lunch menu looked good too be made the booking. On arrival we were seated in a rather noisy area by the main bar, with music blaring out and a group of women on a hen party already tucking into drinks. The area was very busy, and as I am very anxious in busy social environments I asked if we could move to a quieter area. This request was met pleasantly and without issue as we were moved to the lovely red and green painted room on the centre of Rakes which, although still very loud with the music was all to ourselves. Service was great throughout and our request for a second bottle of Moet was met promptly. Food was tasty and hot although I found that caviar on eggs Benedict is a little.... strange personally. Nothing that couldn't be scraped off though and I'll know for next time. Overall, good value for what was received the only qualm would be the volume of the music.

Estaba buscando opciones de afternoon tea para una ocasión especial y vi que tenían una buena oferta. Llamé para reservarlo y me dijeron que primero tenía que comprar el cupón, para darles el número de mi voucher. Hasta ahí lo puedo llegar a entender. Mi sorpresa llega cuando compro el bono y ya no puedo hacer la reserva por teléfono. Ahora había que enviar un correo, que contestaron 1 día después diciendo que no había disponibilidad y no podían acomodar mi reserva. Pésima atención al cliente. No entiendo que oferten bonos que luego no quieren canjear o no les vaya bien para el revenue del día.

We visited for breakfast on a Sunday and were really impressed. The food and coffees were lovely albeit quite expensive and the atmosphere was relaxed. Service was not that fast although we were told that there would be a wait for food.

I had brunch. The menu was not large but had some interesting choices including some tasty nut healthy ones. I do not drink alcohol but having some excellent reasonably priced mocktails is always a bonus. A very pleasant place with friendly service to eat whether staying at the hotel or just in the area.

Aangezien wij ons kerstdiner hadden om 18.30 uur waren wij veel te vroeg. Daarom wilden wij eerst ergens een drankje doen om zo de tijd te overbruggen. Wij liepen langs Rakes om 17.15 uur en aangezien hun bord buiten aangaf dat ze tot 18.00 uur open zouden zijn, wilden we hier nog een drankje doen. We liepen naar binnen en het eerste wat we te horen kregen is dat ze gesloten zijn. Niet eerst een begroeting of iets dergelijks, maar direct een botte afwijzing. Aangegeven dat het bord iets anders aangeeft. Medewerkers informeerde niet eerst naar ons doel. Wij zouden daar niet gaan eten. Deze eerste ervaring heeft er voor gezorgd dat we hier überhaupt niet meer heen willen... en dat is toch een knappe prestatie.

I came here with some friends and we were amazed with the place. Even though it is located next to Liverpool Station, it is very quiet, and it is such a beautiful venue to have some food. We really enjoyed the food and staff was very friendly. Highly recommend this place.

We went in December on a Saturday evening ,this is in a lovely location quite Close to Liverpool st station. We had drinks and bar food. Was served with great customer service. Friendly staff. Helpful staff. Enjoyed our night out there was also a DJ! Would go again. Plenty of space to sit snd eat. There are different parts of the cafe where you can just sit and relax too.

Oh my way to London Stansted I had just under an hour to spare before catching the train to the airport. Despite the fact that it was a Saturday night, I was blown away by how quick, efficient, and friendly the staff was. They found me a spot at the bar and delivered my food in record speed. The drink selection is also simply excellent. If I’m ever back in the area, I’ll be sure to come again.

Visited this place during the week was quite busy. We were seated very quickly we ordered Americano and espresso coffee these then took nearly 15 minutes to actually be served to us. When the eventually has arrived the expresso was cold, and the Americano had no milk which had to be asked for again. The ambience of the place is very nice however I was in for a get another surprise when I got the bill for 1 expresso and one Americano the bill came to £8.40, I wouldn't mind but neither drink was anything special in fact the coffee was quite acrid with a burnt flavour. As I say the surroundings are nice but the prices are ridiculous it's an arm and a leg for the most basic things and the services not to the best. The waiter never even smiled and as I say took 15 minutes to serve two hot drinks I would not visit this place again.

We visited today for a bottomless brunch and it really delivered Jason, out server, went above and beyond and made sure our experience at Rakes was an amazing one. Food was devine Highly recommend

The stumbled into this spot and we were truly amazed and impressed. The breakfast options varied from pancakes all the way to Mediterranean shack Shuka. The pancakes came topped with a lot of bacon, that was sweetened with brown sugar. The pancakes were fluffy and sweet. Topped with maple syrup. The Mediterranean Shakshuka were prepare to perfection. The spices were perfect. The egg omelette had so much flavor! Additionally, true barista had unmatched talent. The service was friendly and quick. We appreciate they took all 17 of us last minute and we’re very gracious.

Amazing resturant/ cafe , great service and very caring employees. The ambiance is perfect along with the food and extraordinary drinks.

I knew there was a funky hotel next door to the station, but I don’t think they had that bar before. So worth visiting - convenient, right vibe, great cocktails! Staff extremely attentive, have that right balance when to show you attention and when to...

Just visited Rakes scandal brunch for a hen do. I was the organiser so spoke directly to Hunor who booked us in. Before booking we were asked to chose our courses and pay a deposit of £10 each (there were 13 of us). I also...

We had a wonderful time in this unique place. They are the best in the town that take care of their customers as valuable assets not as a transaction. Very friendly team, great atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service. We'll be returning for sure. Thank you...

Excelent service, great food, friendly staff, good atmosphere and music, brunch had alot of options, deserts were brilliant

Lovely place, helpful staff and great selection of food & drinks at reasonable prices. Highly recommended it from a business chat / drinks or few drinks with friends this place has it all. Loved the whole atmosphere. I have to choose the evenings when it...

I ordered a smoked salmon salad, but what arrived was a plate of smoked salmon without half the ingredients. I asked to see the menu again and pointed out that the description didn’t match what was served, and the waiter was rude and abrasive telling...

Disappointed from seated. We were part of a big group booking, and immediately told as we sat down, we would be eating longer for food as another big table had arrived, seemed like they were put first. The service was quite slow and felt a...

Nice atmosphere, surroundings and service Very good cocktails (there was one which is a no no)...... enjoyed our time there and the food was quite good as well Was surprised by the atmosphere not what i expected in the Liverpool Street area

Right next to Liverpool Street station, this cafe is excellent. The food was great and smiling service from many staff.

My wife and I met up with my parents at Liverpool Street Station for a relaxing brunch this Sunday morning. We first went to the Breakfast Club in Spitalfields but they were playing music that was so loud that sounded like a disco so not...

Amazing food in a great location right next to Paddington! Next time I'm in London I'll definitely visit again ! Even the bathrooms are gorgeous 🤣

Had a dinner and drinks after work with my partner. Great atmosphere with delicious food and refreshing drinks.

Last Saturday me, my girlfriend and friends had a fabulous time at Rake’s cafe bar. Delicious food and drinks. Very friendly and attentive staff. Will highly recommend to friends!!

What a Night at Rake’s Cafe! We were joining a special night as it was my anniversary yesterday and it was a great surprise! The atmosphere with live music was a great touch, the quality cocktails and the service were amazing. Due to the extensive...

Sent my drink back because there was a heavy lipstick stain on the side. I watched as the waiter took the drink back to the bar. The bar lady rolled her eyes, said nothing, and made another drink that tasted weaker than the first. The...

The staff is super attentive, helpful and friendly. The entertainment they provide is absolutely fantastic! Definitely I highly recommend this place! We’ll all come back!!

What can I say: I definitely enjoyed the evening at this cafe/bar. Helpful staff, delicious menu and aperitifs were the key to a good evening for me and my girlfriend

Visited with friends ,great food,atmosphere was amazing ,5* staff and service! We will definitely visit again !

I have to split this into 3 categories. Food was good, very tasty, nice menu. Service was terrible. Waited 25 minutes without being asked if we wanted another drink, so we went to the bar to order some and they said they’d come take our...

Wonderful experience,Highly recommended for relax and gathering.The staff is really helpful and professional.

Great food and service, friendly staff, good music and atmosphere...Definitely coming back again soon !

Found this place quite randomly and it really surprised me by the right vibe! Staff is super friendly, menu worth of trying, would recommend anyone for friends outting!

Great food,excellent service,amazing staff. Lovely atmosphere...Definitely coming back again..and again ;)

Hi there my wife n I we visit the cafe on Saturday the 5th of February we were really amazed with the food n the service, the staff n manager were very friendly n helpful we will definitely come back again n will invite more...

Great customer service and food We had a great time the wait staff are lovely and went above and beyond for my birthday treat. Food was delicious and can't fault anything.

Best food... Best service.... Love this place.... Coming back soon... Thank you guys... From abbas paravath

Been to this place with some friends, had an amazing evening as the food and drinks were all great. Staff was supporting as they took special care of our needs. Must reccommend this place if you are looking for amazing evening to spend. Thanks to...

Was there for a surprise party, drink was spilled over someone by the waiter, 1 person had to wait 10/15 mins extra for food which was all ordered at the same time. Servers were not warm. At the end whilst paying the staff member was...

Very poor service. Slow and expensive. Cocktails just like anywhere else. You’re better off going to the whetherspoons next door or the dirty martini across the road.

Went to Rake's after a local dinner with some colleagues, as everywhere else was shutting at the early time of 10pm, however Rake's stayed open and had a good, lively atmosphere until much later. Reasonable value drinks (certainly no more expensive than anywhere else in...

I love Rake’s! It’s a beautiful place with a lot of charm. The food was excellent and had good vegetarian options. The cocktail menu is on the unusual side but it’s nice to have something a bit different (through they will happily make classic cocktails...

We came here for a little light lunch while waiting to catch the gangster tour bus. Was a nice little place good decor and soft music playing in the background. I had a cheese toastie and my wife had the Greek chicken. Both meals were...

Asked for a drink and some food in which we got seated at a table. We were only looking for something small after missing breakfast before we boarded our train. We got menus straight away and ordered drinks, in which we got 2 glasses of...

From start to finish this place was completely perfect. The staff were the most attentive staff we have ever come across. Complete 5* service and food. We had waffles with berries & chicken burger and fries for our brunch food, and both of were completely...

Came here for a weekend brunch with friends. The atmosphere was fab with a resident DJ playing music whilst we chatted and ate. Service was a little slow when we first arrived; however, we booked for 12 when restaurant opened so as time went on...

Environment was good and cozy, but food and servise was just ok. We had to wait our dinner for about 50 mins and repeat our order for a couple of times. Waitresses looked lost and neglected. Food was ok, but for a cafe looked too...

One the best place to visit, located just one minute from the station, well designed, food was amazing , value, tasty with such great cocktail menu.

Lovely cafe bistro - we had the bottomless cocktails - they were lovely - choice of about 8.........food was very good too - especially the popcorn cauliflower. Airy and light and attentive service. Recommended.

The waiter was really engaged and friendly. I had a seedlip refresher drink, almost perfection in a glass Well worth the visit

Came here for brunch with some girlfriends on Sunday had the pleasant surprise of listening to a wonderful harpist playing!!! Really set a lovely relaxing vibe whilst enjoying bottomless drinks with our brunch. The food was delicious, I’m not gonna lie I had two rounds...

We had breakfast here whilst staying at the Andaz and it was excellent. Service was quite fast and friendly. The full English was huge and well presented and the pancakes and bacon was delicious. Good value for central London, too at £37 including beverages.

When we arrived our booked table for 7pm wasn't ready until about 7.30. This would have been fine if the rest of the night was good, however one waiter alone ruined our night, he was rude and arrogant. After waiting for a long time, I...

I have been here a few times with friends, this time for date night after an early dinner. It’s a relaxed and comfortable environment with lots of quiet corners to chat in, service is on point and attentive, drinks are served perfectly by well trained...

Rake's Café Bar is located right next door to Liverpool Street station, and is part of a hotel, making this place an extremely convenient stop off point if you're after some quality Halal food. And with a private room (called No.3) this would also be...

Used the location to catch up with a friend I hadn’t seen for many years. The Stone Bass Paella was on the small side and the Linguine al Pesto was okay but nothing to write home about! For what we had including drinks for a...

My wife and I popped in for a couple of drinks before lunch. Nice setting and friendly service. Drinks arriving was a little slow not the staffs thought but could have done with. Second barman. Recommended.

Lovely spot for a cocktail after a busy day, and nice nibbles as well. Great music and atmosphere. A bit pricy though.

I went to have an impromptu dinner with a friend and not only was the food delicious (I had the pesto linguine and the popcorn chicken bites), Jean Pierre (I hope I'm spelling his name right!) made the whole experience that extra bit special. He's...

We came here for our end of year corporate party tonight and could not have had a better time. Our bartenders were Kennya and Perry and they made us feel so welcomed and encouraged us to have a great time. Thank you for everything, we...

Nicely decorated place for a coffee or brunch. Service was very good and fast. However, the menu was pretty limited and prices looked a bit higher than average. I would probably recommend it for coffee only.

A really beautiful bar-cafe. It’s a cosy place with hospitable staff and lovely music. It belongs to the hotel Andaz London Liverpool Street by Hyatt and has a separate entrance as well. You can eat (simple dishes), drink you cocktail and have a nice, relaxing...

The staff have a very bad attitude.. we placed an order then waited over half an hour to get our drinks! Placed an order for food but then told it was after 10pm & they took away the cutlery just after they had set it...

Never been to a worse place in my life. Service was a shambles, food was cold and taste terrible. The manager doesn't have a clue. We've sent the food back 3 times and it was still cold. Unbelievable.

Next to Liverpool Street station this bar is part of the Andaz Hotel. Beautifully decorated and very buzzy. Just had drinks which were great. Unfortunately there wasn’t many staff so the service wasn’t great. Would definitely return and try the food next time

Myself and 3 friends came here to have a celebratory brunch for a special occasion. We were initially impressed by the interior and were excited to see what the food was like. The service was peculiar, the waitress was conversationally very casual with us which...

I was staying at the andaz and so looked into the bar. It has a nice vibe about it and the staff are very helpful and innovative. I only had a Mocktail which was fully explained to me by the barman. It was a quick...

Very cool interiors - came here with a friend for brunch, and it did seem like an amazing place for drinks - perfect actually. The food was OK-ish, but I definitely wouldnt come back for food. Kind service.

Nice vibe but slow Service and very average food. Came away disappointed. Staff are friendly but indifferent. Ordered a chicken burger meal which is on the mains menu smallest side portion of fries I’ve ever seen.

went there this afternoon with a lady and we had few glasses of wine and skewed chicken in cous cous salad to nibble. During the stay a little MOUSE came in and started to take a look around...probably looking for a free table. I stood...

Food was tasty. Reasonably priced except for the squid which was £10 for a small side. We waited for about 30 minutes before we saw any food however. We were sitting in quite a draughty cold position but I think that only affects a specific...

Took late breakie at Rakes on Tequila Day and loved it to bits. Ashamedly fell for the smashed avo on toast with poached egg (is that still a thing?). And it was amazingly good (helped by the “Arrest” cocktail). The missus had the bacon and...

Often use this place for meetings, catch-ups and general drinks. The food is consistently good with a tight menu you can rely on. The coffee is likewise not bad at all! Though the two best things are the friendly and attentive staff and superbly eclectic...

Had breakfast here perfect and returned for tea before train travel from Liverpool Street. Great service, good high spec facility and well turned out. Food is pretty damn good and you can bank on enjoying it. Mach.

had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday here with a group of 20. Opted for the birthday brunch and the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. The drinks were flowing and my guests had an amazing time. so affordable for what you’re getting. Definitely coming...

Busy popular cafe bar, good service good coffee and menu. Interesting room with high ceilings much better than chain coffee bars

We visited for cocktails and so pleasantly surprised as from the outside it doesn’t look that great. But once inside it’s amazing, we stayed in the room immediately as you enter the bar. It was very lively and fantastic decor. Lots of large parties on...

We were in search a somewhere to get a bite to eat before getting our train. We fell on this place by accident, but what a great accident it was ! The ambience of this bar is great. Low lighting, good music. We soon forgot...

We found this place by accident, it doesn’t look much from outside but lovely inside. Right next to Liverpool Street Station. We had a fabulous bottomless brunch. Food was really tasty and great value. Can totally recommend the chocolate tart ! Our server was so...

Cucumber spritz make Sunday hangovers more bearable. The food is great and bottomless is such good value! Have been here multiple times

My husband and I went up to London on a birthday day out and we called into Rakes while waiting for the train home. The atmosphere is lovely and so convienent for the station. We had a drink and then ordered our meal, The steak...

We did a couple of cocktails here recently the decor is great . Staff very friendly , will be back again

The best service I ever had! She made us laugh from the beginning to the end. Rake’s has an amazing chick but cool vibe, super cute private spaces for small groups. Our waitress/Social Media Manager/ professional entertainer / most amazing server I ever had, made...

An absolute amazing service by Ida, Kasia, Sam S and Esther! Welcoming, very professionals! Amazing team! Deserves an amazing credit for been lovelies!

Had time to spare, had a not inexpensive but nicely cooked fried agh dish with toast Mocha was thick and tasty, staff are very attentive

An amazing night. Carlos the Chilean mixologist was so hospitable, charming and suave. He was delightful. A true master of his trade serving cocktails from over the world. I would recommend this bar to anyone looking to exqped central London and experience a premier Authenticate...

I've been to Rake's a couple of times now, for drinks and bar snacks. The chicken and chorizo croquettes are delicious. It's quite pricey, but it's a nice buzzy place to settle down for an evening of drinking and chatting. This time, we had drinks...

Absolutely amazing service! We got let down last minute with our brunch and you welcomed us in and the food and drink was so amazing! This is our new annual brunch spot! Thank you

This place really is nothing to write home about. The food is very disappointing, over priced and the portion sizes are small. The menu is limited and the food we were served was over cooked with no flavour. We sent a meal back, it was...

It's always a lovely weekend treat to come here. I love it. Service is impeccable and the staff are always friendly welcoming and professional -especially Vanessa who remembered me from my first visit and gave us an outstanding service. Nothing was too much trouble. So...

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Rake's Cafe & Bar. Conveniently located by Liverpool Street station, I found the staff welcoming and friendly, the cocktails delicious and the setting sexy, comfortable and atmospheric. I was highly impressed by the signature cocktails and I'd recommend the...

So it was our last day in London before travelling from Liverpool Street train station, we found this authentic place and we decided to have an English breakfast! It was the most squisite we had in London, a part from the 2 for 1 breakfast...

Amazing brunch on a lazy Saturday morning. Great quality food and super service - would visit again and recommend dry highly. Thanks to all at Rake’s!!