Sussex Bar & Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

We appreciate the concept of the restaurant and the fresh ingredients, but our experience here was unfortunately subpar to say the least. We were placed next to a large group booking of 30+ covers and told we could not move elsewhere eventhough half of the restaurant was empty. The air conditioning was blowing in our faces and we were very cold, and they told us they would turn it off since they would not move us, but they turned it back on after 5 minutes of mercy. The food was served in an inexplicable order with some sides served before appetizers, and the other appetizers being nowhere to be found 20+ minutes after sides were served. Despite all this, I would have been happy to leave a more generous review if the food made the uncomfortable experience worth it - it did not. We found the food to be very overpriced and flavorless. I have also received better service at many Wetherspoons’. A rather unenjoyable experience all told.

Cosy and romantic interior, not too busy when we visited. Had the pre-theatre menu with beef wellington but ran out of time for the dessert. Starters were quick to arrive but rather a long delay for the main.

The Sussex is a fantastic restaurant whether for a business lunch or dinner or social. Food and staff are fantastic. Thanks as ever.

They ran out of the wine we were drinking.. twice! But otherwise really good.

This place has a lovely vibe. A nice little oasis in Soho. Food was great. We had the aubergine and it was probably the best aubergine I’ve had, very creamy. The truffle potatoes were great too. We came on a Saturday night but we’ll have to come for their Sunday roast.

Waited for 20 minutes, waiter never came. Weird service, just left

Had a fantastic time. Spectacular service and the staff was amazing. Martina and Oscar were great! 10/10

The dishes are tasty and hearty! I recommend the beef Wellington. The service and attentiveness are perfect. A very good place that I'll keep.

Delicious beef wellington! Fine English dining and you pay for it

Service was poor. At one point all three waiters disappeared. We had to search for someone to pay.

Bit late with this as we dined in Feb. The staff attentive & friendly. My steak tartar & pork chop mains were outstanding. The room lovely. A much better meal than the night before at L'Escargot . We had a young individual who waited on us it being his first shift and made an admirable fist of it. Also, it was a hop , jump & skip back to Hazlitt's where we were staying.

No podemos culpar a este restaurante. La comida estaba exquisitamente preparada y presentada (entre nosotros teníamos sardinas, sarro de ternera, cordero y filete de solomillo). El personal era amable y discreta, el ambiente tranquilo y relajado. Fue una experiencia completamente positiva y una manera muy relajante de pasar un par de horas. Gracias. x

Good value! Asparagus was great, other sides and starters were tasty too

An absolute delight. We went for a crowd of small plates, and everything was bursting with flavour. Very chilled atmosphere too—nothing stuffy at all. Couldn’t recommend it more, and our waitress, Maria, was a star. Go here!

5+ Stars - cozy pub, delicious food and exceptional service. Big shoutout to Jen and Adam, you really made our evening!

The Sunday roast was amazing! You could really tell the food was farm fresh. Lovely friendly staff too - Mia, our waitress, was excellent! Would definitely recommend!!

Great evening, delicious food, wonderful drinks and a lovely atmosphere. We would highly recommend a visit.

The food was excellent, we would have eaten more, but we had to go to a show and the service was friendly but too slow. We would go again if we had no time limit.

We had pre-theatre drinks and a snack at Sussex. It is a great place, food & drinks excellent, service from Joao was great, ambience is relaxing, welcoming, professional. We would strongly recommend a visit.

Reservation was very easy to make. Welcomed by staff as soon as I walked through the door. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent service, outstanding food and a lovely atmosphere, thank you.

The atmosphere, food and service here was absolutely impeccable. Went on a Wednesday night and ordered a variety of the menu and thoroughly enjoyed it all. The service was nothing short of exceptional. Will be returning !

Una estrella absoluta de un restaurante británico en una de mis calles favoritas del Soho. Su menú es ” de la granja al tenedor ” y los incredients son de primera categoría. Nuestro almuerzo de vieiras de la Isla de Man, espárragos de Hampshire, puerro barbacoa y patatas de romero fue pura perfección acompañado de copas de maravillosos blancos de los viñedos de Nutbourne. El único inconveniente era que el plato venía con 5 vieiras y éramos dos. En general, todo era 5 / 5 , incluyendo el personal encantador y el interior

Can't speak for the food, but a casual visit to try the wine was a great success. The Nutbourne wines were excellent and Claire was helpful and informative.

Visited during our vacation in London. Booked through first table for half off food. Ordered lamb croquettes, bread+butter, Sussex 75, rosemary fries, and flat iron steak to share between 2 people. All great options! Food was served hot and quick with good portion sizes. Claire (server) was very attentive and welcoming. Would recommend and would come back again!

We eat out a lot and this was by far the best meal we’ve had in ages. Amazing menu, delicious food and really thoughtful hosting. Couldn’t recommend more highly. Thank you for a fabulous meal and experience

Returned to the wonderful Sussex last week, this time just for a glass of Nutbourne wine before plans elsewhere. Great chatting with Joao at the bar, with his contagious enthusiasm and interesting views on different wines and vintages. We’ll be back again soon. Thank you!

Love it Lovely staffs and food. So original

It was absolutely spectacular The food was incredible and the service was impeccable A must try is the beef wellington just out of This world a truly memorable experience

Best pints in soho and nicely poured by Joao

Staff were helpful and very friendly, made to feel relaxed and at ease. No rush and good table.

While the staff is a bit stand-offish, the restaurant itself has an amazing atmosphere. I went for lunch, and there was lovely sunlight streaming through the windows on the ceiling. The Hake fish was excellent, as was the Blanc de blanc from their own vineyard. I had the cheesecake, which was outstanding.

Delicious food - we went meze style with butterbean hummus, lamb croquettes, burrata, scallops and garlicky breads. Each absolutely on point. Fabulous Picante Margarita and Nutbourne fizz and lovely staff. Great pre-theatre experience.

Amazing Fine Dining with a rustic touch , in the heart of Soho they also have a table in their kitchen downstairs where you can book and eat and watch the Chefs cooking For you . I highly recommend this place especially for couples and for business lunches It does have a lovely atmosphere.

Este restaurante fue recomendado por nuestro hotel. ¡No nos decepcionaron! La comida era divina, elegimos la carne Wellington que era el mejor que he probado. También tuvimos su eclair y vieiras. Lo que hizo nuestra visita extra especial fue el amor y la atención que el personal nos dio. Claire y Jenn eran tan atentos y muy divertido. Genial poder reír mientras obtengo un servicio de primera categoría.

This is our "go to" restaurant in London. Consistently high quality farm to fork food with an engaging team

What a lovely place! Went here last night for dinner - the food and wine was excellent, the service was great and the atmosphere was cosy and romantic. My friends had the beef wellington - which looked incredible. I had the duck - it was tender and delicious. Definitely check it out if you’re in the area.

Dinner in March 25. Just wonderful food. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend or return. £80 a head for 2x starters; 2x mains; 2x sides; and a carafe of lovely wine. Good value for quality food.

Delicious Beef Wellington and potatoes. Wait staff lovely.

A delight for Sunday lunch. Claire was outstanding. Great yorkshires, the meat a tiny bit tough and not sliced thinly enough for my taste, the vegetables a tiny bit al dente, but exceptional cauliflower cheese and none of us actually finished their plate. Strongly recommended

Sussex B&R is such a charming gem in the eclectic area between Soho and Covent Garden. Claire and Rodrigo made our 20th Wedding Anniversary dinner such a wonderful night. Top notch service, conversation, laughs, and delicious dishes... trying their Beef Wellington was unforgettable. If you're from out of town in search for a lovely London experience and cuisine, look no further.

Lovely little place smack dab in Soho, worth a go! Adam is a delight!

Nice decor but wait staff and food not up to par- for the price especially. To start they had no record of a confirmed reservation. The waitress seemed quite confused all round and very clumsy knocking things over on the table. I ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and was given sauvignon blanc. Ordered a roast - all under seasoned, parsnip and carrot so undercooked I couldn’t even cut it let alone eat it. Small pieces of lamb that tasted of nothing. Massive Yorkshire pudding but no gravy? Was for a business lunch so didn’t want to make a fuss. Someone tell me why this place is so highly rated? Utterly baffling. I rarely write reviews but had to for such an unexpected let down. 1-2 stars - Look elsewhere.

We came for a second time back and as always the beef Wellington was amazing. The staff was lovely, especially Claire. She showed us some British wines and a lovely apple aperitif. In short the complete experience at Sussex was brilliant. We will definitely return to this establishment!

Súper delicioso , unos alrededores estupendos, e increíble también con un concepto tan sostenible. . Más notablemente, el servicio fue excepcional, Claire en particular tan atento e hizo que nuestra experiencia fuera inolvidable, con deliciosa comida gran música y vibra, el vino también totalmente producido localmente en Sussex, una verdadera joya en el corazón del Soho, ¡una manera perfecta de pasar un domingo! También súper lindo para ponerse al día con una botella de vino compartida con amigos. . . . social y deliciosa! Me encantó!

A brilliant restaurant for pre show lunches and dinners. The specific menu has 3 courses and the mushroom eclairs and beef Wellington ( to share between 2) is just as you would want it. So delicious. The backed cheesecake was also perfect. The staff were so friendly and the decor contemporary but not intrusive. The only downside was the £48 per person but I think the shock is that the Aussie dollar is so weak against the pound. Still a memorable and totally delicious meal.

Thoroughly enjoyable evening at the Sussex. The atmosphere is low key but with a good buzz to it. The beef wellington special was pricey at £84 for two, but excellent. Beef was perfectly done as was pastry. Roast potatoes a triumph. I would have just preferred some vegetables instead of a salad as the other side. Snacks/starters were a nice way to start the meal. Mushroom eclair and trout very nice. Chorizo crumb bit underwhelming. Excellent wine. Service was friendly and understated (in a good way). But just a bit erratic, eg we sat for quite a while before being offered a menu, and had to ask for someone to open the wine we’d ordered and bring us some glasses to drink it with… Glad to visit this outpost of the Gladwin Bros having enjoyed the Black Lamb too.

Lovely restaurant, delicious food. Claire was lovely!

Excellent service and quality. 100% recommended place. Special mention to teacher Joao, who attended to us personally and we were able to enjoy a very pleasant evening

We had a great evening made to feel very welcome.

Fabulous experience. I had booked in for group of 6 of us before a nearby theater show. The food, pacing, and service was great. Despite us 6 women gabbing and being somewhat distracted duringt the ordering process, the service staff were kind and patient and happy to provide thoughful recommendations. Really impressed with the steak tartare, scallops and the roasted potatoe sides. Felt the value was fair for the price, and really felt lots of options on thoughful wine list too. Will be back!

Sunday roast here was delicious! I really enjoyed the cod roe tartlet and eclair that we started with, such a mouthful of flavours. Best roast dinner that I've had for a while. The staff were so chatty and friendly, especially Claire who took such good care of us. We shall definitely return!

The food is beautiful 😍 The Beef Wellington looks and is absolute perfection. Plenty of variety, and the service is wonderful here. Claire was very knowledgeable with the food and drink & was a warm and lovely member of staff. Will definitely be back when we travel next ☺️ thanks all.

Very nice experience. Food staff and ambience excellent. We had the pleasure of being looked after by Claire. She made our night

La comida, el personal y el ambiente era encantador. Tuvimos un tiempo increíble. Gracias a Claire por cuidarnos. Sin duda volveremos

We chose Sussex for their legendary Sunday roast - comforting, generous familiar tastes, beautifully presented. We were also lucky to have Joao serve us - great personal connection, light-fast service and a nice chat - bloody mary he suggested was exquisite (and likely a bit extravagant for a Sunday afternoon!).

Simply a wonderful meal and fabulous friendly service from Claire we will 100% be back thanks for making it so special

Wonderful experience, all staff were extremely friends in particular, joao who was especially helpful !!

Nice atmosphere and even better food. Joao & the team made our time memorable at Sussex.

After my first experience, I decided to return for dinner with some friends, and once again, the service and food were extraordinary. João was super friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious!

Joao was my server!, he was super nice and fun and the service we received from him was amazing! We will totally be coming back

Went with a group of friends and had a lovely experience with Joao he was super kind and friendly, would definitely recommend!

I recently dined at Sussex Bar and Restaurant, and it was an outstanding experience! The inviting atmosphere set the perfect backdrop for our meal. Our waiter, Joao, truly made the evening special. His impressive knowledge of the menu, and excellent recommendations enhanced our dining experience. Joao's attentiveness and friendly demeanor made us feel like valued guests. Overall, Sussex Bar and Restaurant exceeded my expectations. With fantastic service from Joao, I can't recommend this place highly enough and look forward to returning!

was an excellent experience, waiter joao i think was his name provided excellent service and was super nice and friendly!

Baffled by the good reviews - expected something special given the prices but service was completely non-existent and food mediocre at best. Came as a family of 5 and we all had the roast and several snacks/starters. Starters were bizarre, lacking in flavour and almost like someone had thrown together left over ingredients. The roasts were bog standard, bland and portions inconsistent - one of our party only had 1 tiny roast potato on their plate! To top it off it took upwards of 30 mins to settle our bill and we had somehow been charged more than double on wine that was the daily special. Would not recommend - you’re paying Fallow prices for a Wetherspoons experience.

Excellent meal and Joao was very attentive

Had such a lovely Sunday roast here! The chorizo starter was also amazing. Martyna was so nice, we had a fab time! Xx

Claire and Joao were great and the food was incredible! Lovely atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend!

Traditional english Ambiente, lovely Service with dry english Humor. Thank you

We had the loveliest lunch at Sussex today. The food was divine but it was the service that really stood out for us. Claire was so attentive and knowledgeable, always there to advise but without being intrusive in any way. She is such an asset to the restaurant. Thank you so much

Conozco el Soho y la escena gastronómica londinense extremadamente bien, pero después de haberme alojado con frecuencia en Mimi's Hotel (a pocas puertas de aquí) y pasar por este restaurante de aspecto discreto todo este tiempo, esta fue mi primera visita. Se anuncia como un bistró británico con un enfoque en los productos de temporada británicos hasta su vino inglés de Nutbourne Vineyards. Soy un fan masivo del vino espumoso inglés (tan bueno y a menudo mejor que el mejor champán) y probé el Nutty Wild, que probablemente fue un error, no fue de mi paladar. Me reservaré el juicio adecuado hasta que pruebe su Vintage. El restaurante es un gran lugar para cenar, muy atmosférico, especialmente cuando las luces estaban atenuadas y cada mesa tenía velas encendidas que proporcionan la mayor parte de su iluminación. Hay dos menús que constan de carta y degustación, este último incluye aperitivos y 5 platos por 49 £. 50 por cabeza. Opté por aperitivos a la carta, burrata con pesto, pechuga de pato Gressingham con patatas crujientes al horno y sal y un postre de mousse de chocolate blanco. Sinceramente, la comida estaba bien. Los bocadillos estaban bien, el pequeño cornetto de huevas de bacalao ahumado era bueno, el pan era bueno, pero el éclair de marmita era olvidable. La burrata londinense era bastante insípida, quiero decir sé a qué sabe un buen pesto de albahaca y esto casi no tenía sabor. La burrata necesita ese golpe pesto para hacerla cantar y esto no tenía nada. Mi pato estaba demasiado cocido y masticable. Debería haberlo devuelto realmente, estaba casi bien hecho, pero el jus y las patatas encantadoras ayudaron a salvar el plato un poco. Finalmente, el postre fue una gran quenelle de crema con sabor a chocolate blanco con un poco de crujiente de migas de galleta y cuatro arándanos; un poco básico. El servicio era amable y sobre todo bueno con algunas cosas como mi copa de vino no estaba allí cuando apareció la tubería principal y faltan cubiertos, lo básico realmente. La factura total era una sombra de más de £ 100 incluyendo una copa de vino espumoso, té verde y 13. Cargo por servicio del 5 %. Para una comida como yo, no me apresuraría a volver. Si no pueden cocinar bien el pato, conozco muchos otros restaurantes alrededor del Soho donde puedo mejorar por lo mismo o menos.

Dined here last month, the portions were very small, my guest had the Woodcock which was almost inedible. and the service was very slow. we wanted a dessert but took so long to wait to have our order taken, we opted for the bill

I had a great lunch experience at Sussex. The service was outstanding, thanks to Joao, who made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The highlight of the afternoon was undoubtedly the pork chop—easily the best I’ve had in a long time. It was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, with a fantastic pairing of flavors that elevated every bite. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Top notch restaurant in soho serving British classics. All the ingredients were high quality and service from Martyna and the team was great

We had the set lunch menu yesterday for a family group of five celebrating birthdays and my nephew's doctorate. The food was delicious and plentiful, very good value, with attentive service - and we could easily hear each other speak!

We had a fantastic lunch at the Sussex on Frith Street. Delicious food served by lovely people. Very relaxed atmosphere to have a great meal in. Definitely coming back. Thank you

I may have found a new favorite 🇬🇧 restaurant. Lunch was incredible! Venison croquettes... Amazing roasted 🥦... Lollo salad w 🍾 dressing....All fantastic! The 🍷 selection is great! There are several fantastic British options. The 🇬🇧 🧀 choices are also delicious! If Claire and Jenn are working, you are in for a real treat. The only thing better than the food is the welcoming hospitality of Jenn and Claire. I'm going back!!

Great Code app super. Great service and lovely, attentive and fun service.

only real place to wait landside at LGW north terminal, but the food is quite terrible, especially for the extremely high price.

Mi AP eligió celebrar mi ascenso aquí. Qué hallazgo. Gran vino, cervezas y algo de comida brillante también. Excelente personal y todo el lugar era increíble.

Lovely Sunday roast. Great service and delicious food. An excellent selection of wines as well. Well worth checking out if you're in the area.

The food was really tasty, other than the mushroom éclairs which were stale. The trout was fresh but a very small portion. The beef wellington was excellent. However, a prebooked theatre set menu, took over 2hrs to serve. So slow that the desserts were rushed out as we said we were leaving. Rather soured what would otherwise have been a nice meal.

What fantastic food and experience. Thank you to Claire, who was exceptionally helpful, friendly and kind.

Thank you to Claire who made our evening extra special. Lovely food and atmosphere and Claire was lovely making us very comfortable 💚

We were beautifully looked after by Claire and all the team. Alongside the cosy ambient and the delicious menu, we had a great night

Another thoroughly enjoyable visit to the Sussex, such a lovely ambiance and the menu always deliver wholesome, well prepared and delicious food. I love this place.

Encantador restaurante con un servicio profesional amable y excelente comida a juego. Muy recomendable si estás en la zona.

We came for a Sunday lunch to have this roast we heard about, I can confirm that is very good and tasty, 3 of us, we had a nice table next to the window, nice lighting, an Amazing service done by Joao which is been fun and professional, at the same time compliments to Martyna our waiter, Very polymath. We're coming back for sure 😊

Food was incredible, and was matched by the amazing care that Claire took for us. Strongly recommend.

Sunday lunch with beef Wellington far beyond our expectations, fabulous! Staff was lovely and helped making husband’s birthday lunch special! Special Thanks to Martyna! We will surely come back!

We had a wonderful time on our first visit to Sussex a few years ago and booked a table for our trip to London this weekend, but unfortunately the service was quite poor and we didn't enjoy our experience as much. We were seated by the window at the back of the main dining area and I think we were forgotten about a bit. Only one of our starters arrived and after 10 minutes of waiting I had to ask where the other one was as I think it's impolite to start eating before everyone at the table has their food. After finishing our starters (steak tartare, cured trout - both fine) we waited for our plates to be taken away and they weren't. Our mains arrived some time later before our starter plates had been removed. We also had no cutlery to eat our main courses (rump steak, sea bass - again, both fine). We were left for 15 minutes with the dessert menu before asking for the bill. We also requested the 13.5% service charge be removed once that arrived as a) that's particularly high for the UK where 10% is the norm, and we'd have usually stuck with that unless service was exceptional, and b) the service didn't warrant a tip. Some positives - the blush rosé was very enjoyable and zingy and the yeast bread with herb butter was great.

After having visited the Gladwin family’s vineyard Nutbourne, we were very excited to visit the Sussex on Frith Street. Overall the pre theatre menu was good value (4 courses for £48). The main let downs were being served very average chips rather than roasted potatoes (as described in the menu) and the chocolate mousse dessert, which was so bitter it was inedible. However, the main reason for this review was the very poor customer service. The staff lacked attentiveness to customers and it did not appear that there was a maitre de overseeing them, ensuring they were looking after customers rather than giggling like school children in by the bar!

We only popped in for a drink but we were made so welcome. We ended up staying for a few! So good to see a bar/restaurant championing British food & drinks. And all done with so much style. Joao made us feel so welcome & we also enjoyed complimentary nibbles. We will be eating the full menu next time! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

Claire and jen were awesome. Made excellent recommendations for menu and made us feel like a local.

Great, farm fresh food in the center of London with great ambiance

Very good food, amazing place. Really really geat negroni made by Wiktoria and Claire. Thank you Chef and staff! Super raccomended.

Really beautiful vegetarian options, tasty and delicious, great wine, nice atmosphere. A treat.

When entering there was a fire alarm going on for a while! These things happen and nobody’s fault but not ideal for the ambience or those with anxiety or noise sensitivity! The food was interesting and pretty creative. Only critical feedback is that the cheese portions are tiny. £4 for a Dairylea (smaller actually) sized bit of Brie?! No chance. Luckily ours was on a half price promo. Staff were lovely but service was a little slow considering how quiet it was, and welcome drinks especially took ages. You could’ve got more money out of us if it had come 15 mins earlier - we would have ordered wine for sure but had to rush off to theatre! Sorry.

Last night, my friends and I went to this great restaurant. We chosen several starters, all of which were absolutely delicious. The beef tartare and smoked trout fillet were standouts. For our main course, we tried the pork chop, and it was so tender it practically melted in our mouths. Our waitress, Claire, was super friendly and went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal.

Clare and team were remarkable as always - love this place, my fave

Such a beautifully inviting, warm atmosphere with nuances of the old English countryside with subtle contemporary nods. The food is fresh, with international influences combined with traditional British elements. This paired with one of the excellent wines (or cocktails. Or both!) makes for a wonderful evening out with friends, family or lovers. All of this is enhanced by the friendly and knowledgeable staff who are attentive, but not overbearing, and comfortably efficient so as not to make you feel rushed along, but not abandoned at your table either.