The Anthologist in City of London, Westminster

Great food, better service - thank you Taima

Taima was a legend - great service

Great place for a group xmas meal. Taima made us feel very welcome!

Julia was an incredible support for our company event!

Taima was amazing - absolutely made the night - food was good, service was 11/10

I was hugely disappointed with the food quality and taste; both the starters and desserts were mediocre.

We recently hosted our corporate Christmas party at The Anthologist, and it was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was warm, festive, and perfectly suited to the holiday season. The venue itself is stunning, with a modern yet cozy atmosphere that made everyone feel right at home. A special shoutout to Robbie and the entire team, who went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of the event ran smoothly. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and friendly demeanour were exceptional. Speaking of food and drinks—wow! The menu was delicious and creatively crafted, with something for everyone. The cocktails were a particular highlight, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. It was clear that a lot of thought and care went into every aspect of the dining experience. All in all, our Christmas party was an evening to remember, and much of that is thanks to The Anthologist and their incredible team. We highly recommend this venue for any corporate event or celebration, especially during the holiday season. Thank you, Robbie, and the team, for making our event so special!

It’s not easy doing Christmas lunch for a group of 40, but Taima took care of us so well. Always attentive and ensuring we were happy with lunch. You’re in good hands! 🙌

Julia and her colleagues provided excellent service for our Christmas lunch! Recommend!

We had our work xmas do last night, and Gigi our host was incredibly attentive and kind. Great service from him.

Had a great work lunch here and our waitress Jen was fantastic. Polite, friendly attentive and fun.

GG did an amazing job looking after us for our year end celebration. Lovely food, great private room and fantastic service.

I went to their gospel brunch. Brilliant entertainment, bad service (because they packed too many people in and not enough staff), food was AWFUL. Inedible. Wouldn’t go back to this venue.

GG was absolutely brilliant - looked after us really well. Thank you!

Great food Excellent service Great Vibe

Taima was so great! Made Thanksgiving away from home wonderful.

Great restaurant in the heart of London near Bank station. Grear location for a catch with friends for a meal, business meeting or just hanging out in the city

Nice restaurant & pub in the city. Jen was an amazing waitress. ✨

Great atmosphere and delicious food! Our waiter Jen was super nice and helpful!

It was an amazing experience in DJ Fat Toni event last Saturday for me and my friends.Food quality was normal.Bar service was just brilliant.Behind the bar, Srizon served us like 8 different cocktails and spirits in a short time .I must say he is one of the quickest bartenders I have ever seen and cocktails were so perfect. He was very cheerful and energetic with us , loved this guy .Atmosphere was alright, would love to come again soon.

Taima our server was sooo kind and inviting showing us pictures of “crumpets” (we are from NYC) and explaining black pudding. She certainly made our first breakfast in London a wonderful memory along with the outstanding food and quaint, magical Christmas atmosphere here. Highly recommend. Certainly a treasure! 😊❤️☮️

Me and my grandma were in Antologist I would like to note that GG was very gentle and polite with us in communication, for the first time I see such an erudite and versatile person in such a field, as a person who has been in this business for many years, I was pleasantly surprised by the manner of behavior and communication of the young person, he seemed interesting to me, but very shy, it was very tasty, but the service was tastier than the menu

Taima was excellent! Great service, food and atmosphere. Thank you, will be back!

Taima was wonderful and even remembered us from a previous visit. Quick, knowledgeable and cheerful. Food and wine lovely and served quickly too

Quiet Monday evening, but the festive ambience was lovely. GG was an attentive server - we had a great meal!

Excellent food and service by GG

GG was excellent, lovely food. Recommend

He was awesome today. Regularly checked in with us. Thanks.

Frequently take my team here for lunch. Excellent service by Jen. Pretty reliable. Lost a star because schnitzel was tough otherwise very good.

Met a friend for lunch, great atmosphere, tasty food (Goan Curry) and fantastic friendly service from Taima

Amazing food and top quality service. GG was very attentive and ensured a fantastic experience. Would recommend to anybody looking at coming here!

Just had drinks was overall nice place

GG was amazing, very reactive and he helped us a lot with our cocktail choice ! I strongly recommend

Attentive, polite and just on it.

GG was a great host and we had an enjoyable lunch as always.

Food was not bad but I must say the dining environment and service are really good. Hats off to GG

GG is the man. Great service with a smile and humour.

Had a fabulous evening with great service from GG. Great food.

Absolutely criminal to be charging 12.5% service charge when you walk up to the bar to order food, no table service, I walked up to the bar and gave the waiter my order. I only found out as I asked for a receipt and saw this on there. So if I didn’t ask for a receipt would I have been informed that this service charge would have applied? It feels criminal what they are doing, and absolutely sneaky behaviour. Poor form Drake and Morgan.

Fantastic evening out, we had a puppy with us and were looked after very well - special thanks to Diana whose service was absolutely stunning 💖

Taima was fantastic, super friendly, attentive and kind. The food was great and we were recommended the duck salad which was great!!

Really lovely place, decor was fabulous and the food very tasty. Taima looked after us brilliantly even when there was some confusion over if buckwheat was gluten free with complete professionalism and calmness which was great, thank you! (turns out it is gluten free, we all learnt something!) would definitely recommend if you are around that area of London.

What a great find. We stumbled in here and fortunately were taken care of by Taima. She was friendly, efficient and went above and beyond! Thank you.

Beautiful place, great food, our waiter GG was truly wonderful and welcoming

Had a really nice evening. Our host GG was amazing and really took care of us

Went over for a gospel Mowtown brunch on Sunday and the entertainment was superb. Didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised with the entertainment and atmosphere . The food was a let down though. I had a cheeseburger that was quite boring. The bun was so dry that crumbled when I tried to cut it. My friend had fish and chips and said it was just okay. The chips were nice. Service was fine. We didn’t have to wait long for the food and our waiter was as friendly .

Taima was very attentive. The food was delicious

Excellent service from GG with some great food! Would happily come again!

Love this place, come here on every trip. Reasonably priced and a broad enough menu to suit anyone. GG was a great server!

Love the restaurant and ambience/setting of this restaurant and the service is great. The value is decent as well. I’m just not sure the chicken burger was as good as I would have expected it to be hence why nit 5 stars. I will still go again though.

Jen was an awesome waitress! Great service, great food. Couldn't fault

We stopped here for lunch. The staff were really welcoming and the Goan curry was great.

Gigi the man, best service, best drinks, best venue for drinks

Great vibe and good food. The waiter Gigi was brilliant. Anything I needed he sorted straight away!

Gigi waa amazing! Would come back again and again!

Gigi was incredible and the food was fantastic!

Taima was our server and she was perfect - thanks so much!

Elle was wonderful. Experience and food were fantastic

Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! And thank you to GG for the great and friendly service!

Attended the Gospel Mowtown Brunch this afternoon with my two great friends! What a great afternoon. Huge thanks to Tom for liking after us with such great care, respect and efficiency. The Collective were just incredible - game me total goosebumps. What an incredible afternoon

GG gave us great service, had a great night

Taima was fantastic and was very friendly and helpful

Taima, was brilliant and so welcoming and accommodating. Thanks for a lovely breakfast

TAMIRA was an excellent host - kept my breakfast warm whilst i was running late for my meeting - cant recommend enough :)

Came to anthologist during lunchtime. Received quick and helpful service from Taima who provided recommendations on the menu which catered to our dietary needs. Would recommend as a speedy yet atmospheric lunch.

Very good location. Had breakfast here for the first time and liked it so much we went back again the next day. The service from Taima was also great!

Cool place, best was service, GG made our night!

Nice food, with attentive service from Taima, would visit again.

Taima was wonderful and recommended the Cod, would return and highly recommend

Great place to go after work with coworkers, great service delicious drinks and GG our server really went above and beyond. Can’t wait to bring one of my friends to his place next time I’m in London.

G. G was amazing. Thanks for your service and help

Taima was excellent and a very friendly host

Great service from Taima this lunchtime ! Good selection of beers and reasonable steak sandwiche

Terrible service - people here are extremely unprofessional and rude. Also you have to pay 12.5% service fee for cocktails for this kind of service. Will never go again.

I have been to a few Soul and Reggae events held there ,it's a great atmosphere and a beautiful Absolutely amazing.

The staff member was amazing She was so kind and service was perfect The food was good

Excellent tea and fresh croissants the espresso was the worst I've had in London bitter and only just warm. Pity such a fabulous premises

The place looks good but I forgot my laptop charger and the staff « didn’t find it » even though I forgot it in a private dining room, called them a couple hours later and said exactly where the charger was. Was promised a call back and never received it. The breakfast turned out pretty expensive as I had to spend £70 on a new charger. If you ever forget anything there - just say your goodbyes to your belonging. Pretty disappointed in the service / attention to the clients…

Gospel Mowtown Brunch - Fantastic experience Our experience at The Anthologist London was truly outstanding! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed into a warm atmosphere with friendly staff. Our server, Thomas, was especially knowledgeable and provided excellent recommendations for both food and drinks, making us feel at ease to fully enjoy our dining experience. Each dish was a culinary delight, showcasing beautifully balanced flavours and stunning presentation—especially the shared starter, which was a complimentary treat that we thoroughly enjoyed. The carefully crafted rum punch paired perfectly with our meal, enhancing the overall experience. The lively yet intimate ambiance added to the joy of the evening, creating a wonderful environment for both diners and staff alike. A highlight of the afternoon brunch were the gospel singers, who kept us entertained and even had us on our feet! Overall, The Anthologist is a must-visit for anyone seeking a fantastic dining and entertainment experience. We can't wait to return!

Gospel soul morning - insulting food!

Place with a great atmosphere and very nice & friendly staff! Really appreciate Gulio’s care & help especially! Thank you very much!

Beautiful place and nice food, I would gladly go again!

Wahid from bank side service was fantastic, he was very attentive and patient - with a smile - nothing was too much for this charming individual- this in my opinion is what customer service should look like Wahid is an asset to this organisation Will definitely come again

The Anthologist is a hidden gem that perfectly blends a lively bar atmosphere with a cozy dining experience. From the moment you step in, you're greeted by warm, ambient lighting and decor that sets the tone for a relaxed evening, not forgetting to mention the lovely new terrace! One of my favourite city spots!

Great pub with lovely clientele but the bar staff are few and far between and totally racist. They will leave people of colour waiting while they serve white people. I had an incident today, where Francesco, a bar man, ignored a coloured couple and myself, who had been waiting for around 5 minutes to get served, as his previous customer’s card payment would not go through, and then proceeded to serve the first white person he crossed eyes with. The lady that he served was standing next me and had been at the bar for a while, having a conversation with someone and turned around to request a drink just as Francesco finished with the difficult card transaction and he went straight to her, ignoring the Indian couple and I, stating that she had been waiting longer! I personally think that there is an unwritten rule at Drake and Morgan establishments that they have to serve whites before anyone of colour. Is this the 21century and diversity in the UK? Shame on Drake and Morgan and its staff. More DEI training required!

Excellent food , great staff and so many good staff but TAIMA deserves a special mention as so helpful and friendly. We have a great lunch and good value for money and will definately return

Excellent venue for food and drink in the heart of the City

A real local treasure in the heart of the city. It's somewhere for local business people to meet, eat and drink during the week, as well as a vibrant, upbeat, buzzing bar and restaurant for anyone to frequent in the evening. Various different events happening over the weekend that keep the schedule interesting, make sure you look what's coming up and get a ticket. Couldn't be more complimentary of Tom, the GM as well as the events team including Eva and Zoe. A real pleasure to work with. The Buck N Bull Country Brunch is also simply epic!!!!

The Anthologist is an elegant and attractive venue. I recently held my retirement drink (no food) in the Panel area, which provides a good private space. Ashlin and her colleagues were very helpful throughout, ensuring my event went smoothly and was a great success. The atmosphere was lively and my guests all enjoyed themselves. I was delighted with everything.

Couldn’t believe a place this delicious was this empty, possibly because it may have recently re-opened? If people are smart that will change quickly. We mostly ate the small plates, all of which were very well made and each of which had seemingly the best sauce I had ever had - until I tried the next one. Good atmosphere, friendly staff - impossible to try all of the impressively varied cocktails on the menu, but what I had there was great as well. Just a super experience overall. I’ll be back, and I live overseas.

I have been to this bar on many occasions, it has a great vibe to it and is a nice place for after work drinks / eats. However, the staff on occasions can let it down, so this time I have decided to review. Please smile and make customers feel welcome and not an inconvenience. I get that it can be a busy bar, but friendliness and politeness costs nothing. Last night I was really disappointed with the behaviour of a female member of staff with long dark brown / black curly hair and a green top. She had a face like thunder, barely uttered a word. As a grand finale just plonked the card machine down on the bar, turned and walked off, leaving me to tap the card and the merchant copy to print out on its own, whilst she chatted to colleagues at the end of the bar. I was so taken aback, I wasn’t sure whether to wait for her to return or just leave the card machine unattended, deciding in the end, that was an issue for her. It was so incredibly rude! It couldn’t even be blamed on a busy bar as it was early, prior to office kick out and only a handful of tables in use. Some staff do appear to be lacking interpersonal skills and may benefit from some further training in hospitality, or may need to consider whether they are best suited to an alternative career where they don’t need to be public facing.

Wasnt great, we had girls lunch there on friday, but service we received was very basic as well as food. I had some calmari rings, it came with a few drops of sauce, also, sauce tastes nothing like Chipotle, was more like a ketchup and mayo mixed together no kick to it. My calmari did not come with a wedge of lemon, as well as no one came to check on us if, food was good. My friend had a chicken burger, but the chicken had no seasoning, tasted bland. Wouldnt recommend personally my first and the last time there

Came here for the gospel brunch. Brilliant afternoon. Best brunch food I've had and the gospel choir were phenomenal

Lovely place, with some seating outside. Smart looking bar and restaurant. Just went for breakfast, place was fairly quiet but the service was lacking a bit and slow given how quiet it was on covers.

A group of 14 of us attended the Fat Tony Brunch at the Anthologist on Gresham Street on 20th April to celebrate our friend's 40th birthday. We had an awesome experience. The food was good, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was cool. On 28th April, we went for quick drinks at the Anthologist in Canary Wharf and also had a great time. Lastly, the vibe check has been passed for both places. Everything from the lighting and music to the staff, menu, and location ticked all the boxes. We had a blast!

Modern English pub where you can drink a plant or something but it's difficult to chat

My favourite place to visit near the office. We've been here at least once a week for work drinks, lunch or after work to meet friends. I really enjoy the cocktails Honeysuckle Martin and apple tiki tini. When I'm not drinking I love the fresh mint tea and Doctor pepper hot teas. It's just such a lovely atmosphere in there with comfy chairs and pillows. The aesthetic inside and outside is stunning. Bathrooms are always well looked after. Staff are always so kind no matter now busy they are. The manager Caroline is great! Absolute gem and always a friendly face. I love coming here.

Amazing! We did the country bottomless brunch here and had Andrea as our waitress. We had such an incredible time, our drinks were never empty and ever need was fulfilled. Could not have wished for a better birthday for my husband!!

Andrea served us as a large group of 10. She was absolutely amazing! We came for a bottomless brunch and the service was absolutely amazing and super speedy! Other places I’ve been to for bottomless brunch it would take around 10 minutes to get 1 drink! We got them straight away! Highly recommend

Andrea was the most amazing server, she made our hen do incredible. She was so attentive and always had a smile on her face. She gave us the most incredible experience with our first time here!