St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar by Searcys in Camden

This is our second visit during our trip. Juan served us both occasions. Service was incredible. Juan was very attentive to the food allergies in our group. Food was delicious.

Beautiful location for a glass of champers before catching the Eurostar. Juan provided some very friendly conversation and made it extra special.

Juan was a dream! So lovely, knowledgable and had a laugh with us. He added to our overall experience and we would come back purely on how fantastic his service is

"Delicious food, superb service and lovely ambience. What a gem of a restaurant."

A luxurious place with affordable prices. The best fish and chips I've ever eaten. Nice profiteroles. Definitely worth a visit.

Wonderful food and outstanding service - all the team went above and beyond! Thank you all. Thoroughly Recommended 👏

Such great food and our server Jaz was excellent and really looked after us. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.

Wonderful place to meet for a lovely cocktail but you pay for it

Question...do you mix with the hub in on the concourse, perch on an uncomfortable bench, if you can find one, or ascend to the 1st floor, m and enter another world of service. Agreed it's not cheap compared with downstairs, but compared it to any similar place in London and it's fine. We had a glass of wine, a hot dog and a salad, all beautifully prepared and everything was perfect. Why can't everywhere be like this? It would make travel so much nicer

Absolutely faultless, and I thought I was discerning. Food, drinks, service. Incredible!

a depth of ineptitude hidden behind a venire of style and quality. This is place that knows where it makes its money and if you don't fall within the demographic.............. After 3 years we finally get the message. Our mistake, sorry !

Beautiful restaurant and bar, highly capable staff too. Prices were surprisingly reasonable (i expected due to atmosphere and location it would be significantly more money). Enjoyed a glass of wine and an appetizer. This visit made a long wait for my train much more relaxing. 5 stars.

Wonderful place - great team- wonderfully attentive

A while ago, the experience of eating here before catching the Eurostar used to be a special one. So what changed? First impressions today got off to a great start when a member of staff actively ignored me when I walked up to him and asked for an outside table. He grunted and pointed to a table. Sorry to have bothered you. The next member of staff was friendlier, but no more helpful, when we tried to order our food and drinks: "Oh it’s all online. We don’t take orders.” Oh great. The fad of obligatory ordering by app has made it from pizza chains to self-professed “bistros” like Searcy’s. Next comes an obligatory sign-up to a random online provider I’ve never heard of. But it seems that’s the way. Pay up front, when ordering. No great objection to that. But here it comes: a cheeky 13.5% “service charge”. Not adjustable, not removable, and for what? What service have I received? Nothing. We seated ourselves and we ordered ourselves. I’m not paying a service charge for that. So, I had a word with the mâitre d’, who, to her credit, was friendly and understanding, despite explaining that all she could to was invite me to pay the full bill, then refund me the erroneous charge. Between us, we sorted this, which was appreciated. Drinks, and then food, arrived, with service that was cursory and polite, yet lacking in any depth. “Service” means more than just carrying a plate from a kitchen to a table. The food? OK. Fine. Adequate pub-grade macaroni cheese and a mildly underwhelming fish pie. Having pre-paid, there was no need to coax a member of staff into any kind of transaction, so, having eaten, we upped and left. And unless anything changes, we won’t be back.

Overcharged me for fish and chips and then forcefully charged me a disgraceful 13.5% service charge and an extra £1 charity donation on top which I never agreed to! Avoid at all costs

Staff is very rude and poorly trained. Should have quality service for serving drinks as prestigious as champagne I think. Disappointing customer service!

Lovely service and ambience. Our go to just-got-off-the-eurostar-and-need-a-champagne place!

My daughter and I stopped for a drink and some food before our train home. We'd had the most lovely couple of days away so we thought we would finish it off with a visit to Searchys. We got our drinks promptly, however despite asking for a food menu the waiter wandered past us several times whilst attentively serving the table next to us. When our wine craft was empty, the waiter grabbed it off the table as he walked past - making me visably jump. He didnt even ask if we wanted more drinks. We were made to feel very unwelcome and ignored, so we finished our drinks and asked to pay the bill. During this time we walked past a second table of new comers who all had drinks and food menus. This confirmed to us that the waiter had no interest in serving us and came across very stuck up for no apparent reason. We paid the bill and was kindly charged 13.5% service charge for the pleasure of being made to feel unwanted. We will never return to this bar again and we certainly won't recommend it!! I would have given ir zero stars if possible. The atmosphere has 3 stars because St Pancras bought that. It certainly wasn't the staff!

The staff were really attentive and helpful Service was relatively quick which was a plus as I had a train to catch The burger and fries were just okay I need to go back and try other items on the menu.

I’ve had the opportunity to visit this restaurant several times and have generally been quite satisfied. The table service is top-notch. As for the food, the appetizers and breakfasts are consistently good, but some main courses should be removed from the menu due to their lack of taste. The chef should taste what is being served to guests. The wines are ok. In this restaurant, I would recommend the olives, mussels, carpaccio, eggs Benedict, escargot, and the fillet of hake. The best Ice cream I’ve ever had

I'm always a bit sceptical eating at expensive restaurants in stations because they aren't normally that great. However, this, for me, was an exception to this. The staff were very nice, funny and helpful. We had the rose champagne and I ordered the steak with mash. I've had a couple of steaks recently but this one was much better than the previous at a different restaurant. The steak seemed to melt in my mouth and you can't go wrong with a bit of peppercorn sauce!

Updated 6 March 2025 Happy to update this to confirm the manager has been in touch and apologised for the poor service we experienced; and to confirm the feedback we provided is to be shared with staff as an opportunity for learning. A complimentary treat has been offered should we decide to visit again. January 2025. We were a party of two for a light lunch on Thursday lunchtime. It was not exceptionally busy so we were shown to a table immediately. We ordered two large glasses of English sparkling wine at £17 each, and two Croque Monsieur, one being gluten free, at a cost of £18 each, with a side order of fries. The waitress took our order for drinks, then came back to check the size ordered. Once confirmed we eagerly anticipated our treat to kickstart our weekend away. When only one glass was brought to the table by a server, we reminded her we had ordered two glasses. There was no apology or acknowledgement of the error. A second glass arrived promptly. Our lunch arrived and was lovely however the fries were missing. We waited a few minutes before starting, and as nothing else arrived, we commenced eating. I called our waitress over to query the whereabouts of the side order and she looked rather surprised by this; I asked her to subsequently cancel the order as we'd now started our meal and it would be too late to present them. She said she would deduct it from the bill. When we requested our bill, the service charge had not been added. A saving grace as there was little in the way of apology throughout. I have been here before several times, and on this occasion I was disappointed. My friend had not been before and in advance of our visit was really looking forward to it, as was I. I have to say, I will not be visiting whenever I am in London in future.

A really lovely way to begin any holiday, a new tradition could have been born. We had stunning rosé champagne and truffle fries. The staff were attentive and very positive, happy to see everyone. Would love to go back soon!

Loved it - popped in for a quick champagne for my mum’s birthday and the team brought out some chocolates in happy birthday writing! So lovely - thank you Searcy’s x

A lovely experience outside around champagne bar. First time here, was on valentine's evening prior to jumping onto the Eurostar to Paris ❤️✨ It's not too busy and a nice spot to get away from the busyness of downstairs. Nice stop off and recommend if that's something you enjoy. Solid A***** LDT x

Used to be really good, not sure if there's been a change of management or what's happened. The waiters have developed a great skill in pretending guests are invisible and ignore them walking past as if they don't exist. Takes ages to get served. Very poor service.

We arrived so we could have a glass of champagne each to celebrate our anniversary before heading into London. There were tables free (you could see) but we were told we couldn’t be sat down as they were fully booked. I immediately proceeded to go onto the website in front of the host and reserved a table. She awkwardly accepted and took us to a table. This didn’t really ruin our drink, but it made the company look quite bad. What was the reason we couldn’t just be seated? Didn’t like our appearance perhaps? The server we had was pleasant and welcoming, the service after we were eventually sat down was great. The first part let the experience down though!

Amazingly good food. Great service. Loved very decor.

Really love this place. Beautiful art deco interior, lovely vibe. Service is great and the food and drinks are great; albeit a bit pricey.

Just had a glass of English sparkling, which was delicious and the setting was very cute, but it was the service that let it down. Ordered a drink, took quite a while to arrive, the young lady had clearly forgotten our drink, she walked off to serve someone else, then laughed and joked with the chap at the dishwasher, then noticed us still sat at the bar and served us our drink. We then asked for a blanket, and I think we'd still be be there blanketless if we hadn't finished our drink and left. Then they charged us £5 service charge!

Our group of friends meet up here twice a year . It's always a treat. Service is lovely and the special lunch menu is very good value

Lovely team with exemplary standards. Very friendly and want to ensure that you have the best experience. It was really nice meeting the manager and receptionist the waiting staff all made it an amazing experience. This is now my restaurant of choice in London

I come here whenever I am going through St. Pancras and have the time and money. Perhaps it’s because my dad took me here and I have fond memories of it, but without a doubt the food and drink are absolutely terrific and the room is gorgeous. Service is always fabulous. And if I may, great toilets, which when travelling is something worth a mention. Honestly, propose to me a glass of champagne at this joint before travelling on the Eurostar and I’ll reckon I’m in heaven. I really have no idea if it’s called St. Pancras Bar & Brasserie or “Searcy’s” (I always thought the latter!) but it’s a secret favorite of mine and I hope you give it a try. Last time I came I had the salmon (pictured) which was perfectly cooked and a tonic (pictured), which was classy and refreshing and sent me on a prolonged jag of ordering them whenever I went. Searcy’s is a staple.

Had a lovely breakfast here before our train. It was a nice break from the busy station. Great food and ambiance, as well! Highly recommend.

Fantastic place to visit, great champagne good food and excellent service with a smile

We have visited Searcys, St Pancras twice in December 2024; once for a Birthday celebration and once for a team Christmas lunch. The service in the restaurant and the Champagne bar is excellent; second to none and the GM L.Fiedoruk is a perfect host. Our greeting was warm, nothing was too much trouble and the entire team that interacted with us was attentive, giving of their best, not intrusive but friendly. At the Champagne Bar, our only comment is that the upperfloor of this station for several months of the year (inc December) is cold and drafty. The booths used to seat several people comfortably and were heated. At some point someone has redesigned this area (badly) and there are now booths that seat only 2 and are heated and several awkward, long tables with a bench seat and chairs for groups of more people ... they are not heated. There are blankets, but they don't do the trick. We were too cold to enjoy this element of the visit. (The service here was however, still of the same high, friendly standard. The main restaurant has a good vibe, was busy on both occassions, is clean, airy and bright. There is a variety of seating options allowing the staff to seat different party sizes in accordance with their occassion. There is also a comfortable coffee lounge/bar within the restaurant building which adds further to the customer options and atmosphere. The menu isn't large, but has exactly the right variety on it. It's common for restaurants to have large menus for customers to find that they aren't particulalry good at anything. Not so here at Searcys. A small menu with vegetarian, pescetarian, meat-lover options and everything is done really well, including presentation. Every course chosen was deliscious. Fish & Chips, Gin & Trout, Stunning Prawn Cocktail, French Onion Soup, Mac 'n Cheese, Hake, mince pies ... and on. Our meal was truly well done with each dish being full of flavour. The food is not expensive. To the drinks options ... a good selection. This is a point for you (the reader) to take note of and be prepared, or make another choice. The price of champagne, beer, wine is to say the least ... very high and not in keeping with the pricing of the food. The food is very good value for money, the drinks are ... very expensive and so we believe that if you decide to make a visit do so knowing that IF you choose to drink, it will increase your final bill substantially. This did not spoil our visits at all. On the first visit, it caught us by surprise but we had a great time and on our 2nd visit we were prepared. And had a great time. We didn't like the fact that the service charge was added to our bill inclusive of the very high drinks price which is perhaps the only criticism of the place we have ... it doesn't take anymore effort, time or staff to deliver a £30 bottle of wine to the table than it does a £100 bottle of wine but the service charge is lifted by GBP£9.10 for the customer to improve restaurant profits buying the more expensive wine. This isn't the fault of the staff which is why we didn't make a fuss at the time, but hopefully, a team member reading this will mention it to a Director that can then take the opportunity to devise a much fairer-to-all system. Over all, we are going back when next in London ... you should try this place if you have the opportunity, it's a hidden gem. The photos on the website reflect accurately what you will see.

Beautiful setting on the first floor of St Pancras station. Staff were very welcoming, we had a reservation and were shown immediately to a table. The menu had plenty of choice, with a European twist, also an extensive cocktail menu, the one pictured is the St Pancras, a champagne cocktail with gold (£19). my friend had fish and chips and declared it the best she ever had, my ox cheek bourginon was fabulous, the bread fresh and warm. It’s a large space but the booths and tables felt intimate, all staff were very helpful and attentive without being intrusive. the price point is on the mid to high side but I think the quality matches. oh and the bathrooms, whatever diffuser scent that is, I want it! overall a lovely couple of hours, and would definitely go back

This review is for the restaurant, not the bar. We arrived for breakfast this morning and experienced the absolute worst service we’ve ever received, especially at a restaurant of this caliber. Both the Servers and managers actively avoided us, even as we saw them touch all surrounding tables. We had very minimal interaction with our actual server and when we spoke it only happened because we flagged him down. We were then charged for water we never received, an amount for a donation, and a service fee? Very odd. When we received our food, it was great. I would have loved to return to try their lunch or dinner menu since we are staying at St Pancras hotel but will definitely not come back!

Enjoyed a bottle of champagne as a perfect end to 4 days spent in London with my wife celebrating her 60th birthday. The service delivered by the staff in the Champagne Bar was excellent, ensuring our glasses were topped up and taking a photo for us as a memento. Not rated food as we didn't have any.

Used to like this place, but sadly the service is poor, food is very disappointing, but the most annoying is a charity donation being added to the bill without my consent. Telling us that you will be adding a donation in fine print in a leaflet on the table that no one will read is not ok. Add a discretionary donation by all means, but this is unacceptable. Won’t be returning.

The heated booths beside the trains are a nice touch but it took forever to get served and then when we stood to leave they were over in 2 seconds with the card machine. It's nice for one glass but didn't stay for 2, too slow to serve too quick to pounce for you to pay.

Amazing service from George awaiting our train in a relaxed atmosphere. Although it was only an hour from closing time, George served us with a smile and made our visit enjoyable!

We went for a quick champagne to the champagne bar, We had a really good experience thanks for George who look after us. I just really recommend to visit champagne bar.

Attentive staff but doesn’t mean you’ll get your order served o time. Waited and waited, until they looked up and realised they still haven’t served me.

Our waiter Juan deserves a raise - great service.

Nipped in to Searcys briefly for a cheeky drink before catching my train. I was greeted at the bar warmly and offered a seat nearby. I was served by the barman, I believe his name was George, who was polite and quick. It wasn’t a particularly busy day, but the drink was lovely. Always worth a pop in if you’re in the station with time to kill!

Great atmosphere, and especially great service, George looked after us so well! If you do come, ask to sit at the bar- trust me!

Honestly the most amazing match tart in the world! amazing service can’t wait to come back

I’ve eaten lunch here several times and the food is very tasty. The service is a bit slow, so if you are tight on time and need to catch a train, it’s not ideal. The atmosphere is lovely. I also sat outside at the bar for bubbles before my train on numerous occasions. The wines are very enjoyable. Sadly the service is a coin toss. It was so bad once, the manager wouldn’t let me pay the bill. On the plus side, I recently had great service from Filipe.

Good food. Better service. Juan was attentive, caring, efficient and funny! Get a table in his section!

Maria and chichi and christian and zein and jowita were all amzing

Thank you Simona for welcoming us, you were right it was a great experience. Thanks for all, we will definitely be back!

We visit the restaurant on Friday evenings just for drinks and nibbles.When we sat in the bar area we waited 2 minute to come the bartender and give us a menu and let us know politely little delay for drinks because busy service,the place was really busy, we realized soon the bartender take care about the whole area taking orders and serving tables we were impressed the job his doing. We really liked our coctails and presentations, definitely coming back.. Before we left i asked the bartender name because i told him we coming back soon i hope he will work that day. Thank you George see you soon.

We approached this place and were asked if we wanted to sit at the bar. We said that would be fine as we only wanted drinks, no food. We sat at the bar with the last customers 2 dirty glasses, dirty meal dishes and meal receipt in front of us. 15 minutes later all of the aforementioned dirty and used crockery was still in front of us and several members of staff had totally ignored us sat there and never once asked us what we required. We decided we did not want to pay the extortionate prices that this place charges for such poor customer service so we left and went and had our Champagne elsewhere.

Juan our waiter was fantastic! Very friendly, professionally and provided amazing service without being too much !

Girls weekend in London started with champagne at searcy’s, we were served by the super friendly Juan, he was extremely attentive. Juan made us feel very welcome - will definitely return even if it’s just for the jokes. Top waiter x

Thank you Simona for being so king and helpful with us, you made our experience wonderful

A beautiful venue for breakfast with a good menu and reasonable prices

What a lovely experience! Despite not having booked, Simona did everything possible to get us a table and made us feel welcome. Thank you, we will be returning.

I had a very good experience .Especially i would like to say thank you to Simona who welcomed us in a very kind way in our special ocasion .Recommended

Perfect haven for a glass of champagne and a nice meal before jumping on the Eurostar. Great service, good menu and very tasty food, and the manager is an absolute dish too.

Great atmosphere, Juan our server was very professional and provided great recommendations. This is a great stop to treat yourself to some bubbles, We regularly stop here when we come into London, highly recommend.

. The truffle and parmesan chips were also delicious and made the perfect accompaniment. What really stood out was the 5-star service provided by Ada, a young lady who was both lovely and charming. She was attentive and added such a warm touch to our meal. Overall, Sarcys at St Pancras delivered on all fronts – great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service. Highly recommended!”

Had a lovely lunch here last week with my friend. We both had fish & chips, which was excellent. We also enjoyed a few cocktails too. Will definitely be back! Thank you! :-)

Indulging service and Champagne 🍾

Disappointing - 2 skinny wet lattes extra hot and got 2 frothy, warm coffee’s ..which took a long time No salt in the grinder, had to ask for another one For the prices we expected better

Fun little stop when passing through St Pancras. I’ve not been in years. Servers are friendly and capable. While it’s a bit pricey it’s a fun venue if off for trip or even just passing through.

When I'm paying 20quid for a prawn cocktail, I'd expect the drinks order to arrive aswell....do better.

We've been here a few times before but this time we choose to visit to celebrate my Parents In law's 60th Wedding Anniversary as they'd come from New Zealand to celebrate with us. Well Searcys did not let us down. First of all we took a table in the champagne bar and had a lovely bottle of champagne served to us, in a nostalgic little booth that all four of us could enjoy, with a cute little button to heat the seats and another cute little button for champagne. We were able to watch the Eurostar train get ready for boarding and then leave the platform. After this we went into the Brasserie for dinner. The staff were wonderfully attentive and the meal was good (if I have one complaint my steak was very overcooked but the other mains we're good). We had a brilliant night all in all and it meant we created wonderfully memories with the setting and the experience. The cost was quite high, we spent £100+ per person. Would very much recommend a visit if you're in London.

September 23, 2024 St Pancras Station What a pleasant surprise this improbable restaurant in a train station. Very cozy atmosphere, very attentive and friendly service and tasty cuisine. The club sandwich with grilled chicken and basil mayonnaise was surprisingly balanced, the fries much better than those we ate during the weekend in London. Same satisfaction on the hamburger side. From now on it will be an obligatory stop while waiting for my train. Avoid coffee!

Everything is delicious. Hidden gem at St Pancras to enjoy a nice lunch! Sorbet is a must have. Highly recommended.

Lovely place to have a drink and eat. Staff are so friendly and welcoming. Had a quick pint of Stella which was probably one of the best pints I’ve had recently. Many thanks to the barmen who served me today absolute credit to the establishment.

Service here is so good, well trained and enthusiastic. Food and drink are so good 🌟

Great venue for drinks and food, lovely style, prompt but relaxed friendly, joyful staff team. Food is tasty and drinks delightful. Can't wait to come back. Sunday brunch is also epic.

An aggressive manager I heard the waiter call him (Ali) lacking basic manners, has unfortunately diminished the quality of an otherwise pleasant venue. The poor hospitality is deplorable, I would not recommend it

I went in for lunch around 3pm. I was seated fairly quickly, given menus, and immediately ordered a cocktail and water. The drinks came, but 25 minutes went by and no one offered to even look at me. By then I needed to get food before my train left so I called someone over and asked for the bill. The server said, "Oh, you're not having lunch?" No. Because I sat here for 25 minutes with no attention. The place wasn't busy. There were more servers than customers. I should have asked them to comp my overpriced cocktail. Rather, they should have offered.

Having wanted to visit after having been recommended by friends, we were pleased to be in London recently and took the opportunity to visit Searcys at St Pancras. Having been warmly welcomed initially by Tatiana and shown to our booth on the concourse, we were then professionally served lunch by Danilo. The whole experience at Searcys St Pancras was hugely impressive and we are looking forward to returning again on our next trip from Scotland.

The service was super fast and friendly. The waitress was fast to take my order and her colleagues were fast to bring each of the items I ordered, yet still, at a perfect timing to not rush me. The food was absolutely delicious, I wasn't expecting it, after all, it's a restaurant at a train station, but I was so wrong, I enjoyed my three courses meal very much. Another unexpected, yet delightful surprise was the sparkling wine. Definitely tasting great. The fact that a 3 courses meal is only 29£ is a plus. I definitely recommend this place.

Amazing setting for a wine bar in the heart of St Pancras station. Had a glass of the Searcys English Sparkling (Greyfriars) which was excellent. It's not cheap but you wouldn't expect a nice bar to be, particularly in this location

Excellent service from Juan. Lovely location. Highly recommend

Shared a bottle of Pol with friends on a return from Brussels. Perfection, Juan looked after and entertained us. A great end to a trip.

We’ve been coming here for 10 years, mainly as a brief stopover for a glass of bubbly on the way to the airport. We decided to make a journey specifically to enjoy the food and drink and ambience. We weren’t disappointed. Service is 5 star as in the food and the drink. A big treat for us. Thank you to all the staff that made us feel so welcome.

I spent really good time !! Food really good. Thanks Juan for your help

I absolutely love and rate this place as one of the best restaurants in London, for a reasonable price you receive excellent service from impeccable staff that ooze professionalism, this is the only restaurant ever where the coffee is that good I take it black, this place has become my number one must whilst arriving in and leaving London!

We were very well looked after and had a memorable experience here, Thank you!

Lovely place for a business lunch or a leisurely chat with drinks with friends. Excellent food and service! Maria looked after us brilliantly.

Great meeting place at Searcys, St Pancras. Served again by Juan, who provides great customer service and can’t do enough to make sure you enjoy your dining/drinks experience. Thanks Juan.

We had 2 hours to wait in St Pancras so we decided to go and dine at Searcy’s. Time flew by as we were served a delicious meal by the very nice Juan (who bent over backwards to ensure we had a great time). I highly recommend !

Perfect restaurant ! Everything was super super super good, I had the spinach and ricotta tortellinis as well as the matcha and rasberry tart and it was delicious !!! I was served by Juan and he was very kind !

The restaurant was quite nice, the atmosphere was awesome outside and cozy inside. The burger was delicious, and I recommend tasting it. Each piece was delicious, from the tomatoes to the steak... it was one of the best burgers I ever tasted. The service is quite good with serious and kind servers, mine were Juan and Maria. I recommend this restaurant, it is not cheap but it was really worth it.

Excellent evening. Lovely surroundings, friendly service, very good food. Set menu is amazing value for the location, and quality of what is offered.

We had just enough time for a quick drink, so I can't comment on the food, but the pint was nice and the place was well kept. Staff were very friendly, especially Maria who served us.

Had the set menu. The starter was delicious and main was ok but could have been bigger. The Eton Mess was more cream than anything else. I'd say a bit lacking all round but enjoyed the catch-up with friends and the venue in King's Cross, St Pancras is great.

Super friendly service from Maria!

Excellent venue under the amazing structure of St.Pancras Railway Station. Staff are excellent. Big shout out to Juan, who was particularly helpful.

Location was phenomenal, champagne delicious and our server Juan was wonderful!

Brilliant outfit with great service and choice of champagnes and food. On the latter, the South Korean chicken is a must. Well done. 5 stars.

Great place for a bite and a bubbly at the heart of London!

My wife and I stopped off for lunch and a bottle before a recent trip. The food was great, service excellent and we enjoyed the layout of the restaurant itself. Only a timing issue stopped us from a return visit on our way home.

To be honest I haven’t tried the food here yet but the menu looks super inviting… Otherwise wines and champagne selection are incredible staff is always super nice. There is no way I’m coming to st pancreas without stopping here for a glass of Fizz.