The Goring Dining Room in City of London, Westminster

Six of us reurned for lunch. We had a large round table well positioned by a window, excellent start. We all started with the lobster omelette which was excellent, the best I have had I think. The rest of the meal was also very good and the service was excellent, thank you. A complete return to top form in all respects .

Utterly disappointing, a sad 2/10. My family came to London for a city break and I flew in from Dubai. From previously living her, we have tried a lot of renowned afternoon tea’s in many prestigious places, however, never tried The Goring. From the moment we walked in, the lobby was lovely. We asked a chap in front office where to go, who ended up pointing us into the direction of the dining room to the left. We stood at the hostess desk, to which the girl just left us stood there. 5 minutes later she asked for the name and couldn’t find the booking (which confirmed that morning). Eventually we were told we were in the wrong place and she told us to go down the corridor. We were greeted for afternoon tea and sat down. We ordered 4 champagne brut afternoon tea. We were given an amuse Bouche, a little veggie tart. Very surprised for such a prestigious place to bring us tarts all cracked and falling apart. Surprised, chef let them go out like this. Tea selection was good (although I was given the wrong tea) and we advised we had one veggie with us (but would eat cucumber and egg sandwich - she wasn’t a vegan). The afternoon tea came and with all normal sandwiches. We said again one should be veggie and shared the sandwich preference, a short while later all new sandwiches came and looked like someone rushed the job - different sizes, rough edges, uneven and soggy. Disappointing. Scones were nice and the cakes were nice. I understand the hotel is very traditional, but the room was looking very tired. Lacked atmosphere and the staff, just didn’t seem to have much of a clue. Asides one young waiter who was the only friendly one and I could see this across several tables. Paid £80 for champagne afternoon tea and I would recommend elsewhere. The landmark, Claridges, Mandarin Oriental, are much better. Such a shame.

Avec ma fille, nous avons toujours eu le Goring dans nos coeurs. Cet établissement est tout simplement la quintessence de la grande classe Britannique. La salle de restaurant est remarquablement chaleureuse, avec une sobriété très reposante. Le service est sympathique, avec beaucoup de courtoisie et d'élégance. Les plats servis sont parfaitement bien cuisinés, très bien présentés. En entrée, les oeufs Drumkilbo sont un must ( c'était le plat préféré de la Reine Mère Elizabeth ). Et à suivre, le boeuf Wellington pour deux personnes, servi à la "voiture de tranche", est à recommander. Je vous conseille en accompagnement le - glazed hispi cabbage, roast peanut pesto -. Il s'agit d'un chou fort savoureux, extraordinairement bien préparé. Clientèle chic et distinguée. Très peu de touristes... Le tarif est certes soutenu, mais très correct au vu du magnifique moment que nous avons passé. Seul petit bémol: le dress code n'est plus celui qui prévalait il y a encore dix ans... A l'époque, on proposait aux messieurs un peu décontractés de leur prêter un blazer pour rentrer dans la salle à manger. Ils avaient un dressing avec toutes les tailles... Et la cravate était indispensable... Mais rassurez-vous, 70 % de la clientèle respecte encore l'étiquette !!!

We decided to skip starters and order main course dishes. Two of us ordered the Beef Wellington, to share.£110 I ordered the Dover Sole (Meuniere.) £72 We expected to wait as the Beef Wellington takes quite a while to cook to order. When the two dishes came to the table, I could see at a glance that the Sole didn't look right. I was disappointed as It was dehydrated-looking with not much colour. I thought it would be overcooked and it was. I didn't feel like waiting another 20 mins for them to cook another Sole We were all hungry and I was a guest at the table, so I ate it. Had I been on my own I would have sent it back. When the waiter asked if we enjoyed the food, I said the sole was overcooked. His reply was "I will tell the Chef" The Beef Wellington looked really good, and all the sides £6- £7 each were fine. ,

We made a long trip from Scotland for afternoon tea, and we were not disappointed. We were received in good time and enjoyed a drink while we waited for our table. I gave prior warning of a special birthday and instructions of a child with fairly plain eating habits. All was extremely well catered for, including sparkling nosecco for our daughter. Afternoon tea was fantastic, including impeccable service standards. A small cake for the birthday girl was very well received and a lovely gesture. In addition, my daughter was offered food that suited her too. Everybody was excited about the trip and was highly delighted feeling quite full and very content. Amazing location and staff made this an unforgettable experience. Thankyou all.

Wonderful dinner and drinks with brilliant food and service. We went for my birthday and lovely extra touches of card and cake made it extra special. Highlights had to be the excellent Beef Wellington and we absolutely loved having a drink listening to the piano being played. All in all a top notch experience

we were there for dinner. the starter were cooked to perfection, we enjoyed the different flavour in it. the beef wellington taste is good, and it is very popular in the restaurant, quite a lot of guess ordering it. i think my knief has some problem to cut them. my friend chose a dessert with violet taste which recommended from a waiter. it was great combination with all flavour together. it was an enjoyable expereince, looking forward to re-visit.

Amateur staff, mediocre food and a packed and noisy « veranda ». Thie was my « Goring experience ». Now, to get more into details: As a treat to myself I had carefully chosen this renowned afternoon tea. It was a disaster from the beginning until the end. If despite this intro you still want to go: don’t be shy, you can wear any kind of sneakers/trainers, no one cares about the dresscode. Least of all the staff, as the -rather stressed and slow- waiter had forgotten to wash his trousers. And what about the waitress whose skirt’s hem was half undone. Not very « palace like » either. When ordering, I was asked about my allergies or preferences despite the fact that I had already written everything on the booking form… I found the food very average, especially the pastries that were very much on the sugar side. I had enough after two bites. As I was told I could ask for more scones/sandwiches anytime, well, I thought I could ask for another scone… it took no less than 25mn for my waiter to arrive with a plate and the scone. Too late, as after 20mn I had already asked for the bill. I think the hotel does not care about its customers who are « just » coming for an afternoon tea (and I have to say some of them are really ill-mannered but you cant chose your customers I guess). Waiters are surely not professional waiters which can be acceptable in a Starbucks. Not at the Goring’s.

We booked for afternoon tea for our wedding anniversary. On the Hotels website they suggest uploading a photo to ensure a friendly welcome … this didn’t work, we were just asked what we wanted!!! The Hotel also states a strict dress code which we adhered to, however, several of the guests who were also having tea were in sports wear and extremely scruffy !!!! The food was fine but we were constantly bothered by wasps which made everyone in the dining room very nervous as they were everywhere!!!… 2 got stuck in the jam … our waitress kept panicking as she had a phobia. The whole experience was a shambles and with the additional glass of champagne the bill was over £200 … we were very upset and nobody cared … we have eaten here many times and loved it but really it seems it’s just about money and not customer experience Ruined anniversary

I came here with my girlfriend for our 5th anniversary. We have been to numerous restaurants of a similar level, and this is certainly up there. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a very nice, calm atmosphere. We ordered the beef wellington which was incredible! a very nice touch is that it is carved in front of you. would highly recommend.

I had a wonderful time at The Goring Dining Room! The classic British ambiance really set the tone, and the food was absolutely delicious. A special shoutout to Jean Baptiste, the skilled manager who ensured everything was just right. If you're looking for a taste of British charm and great dining, this is the spot to be!

Mediocre - where should we start. The dining room is in need of refurbishment, the staff were standing around looking aimless, the food was good but not worthy of Michelin star, in my opinion. Sorry but for the price of the food, this was very much a disappointment.

Very disappoi ted with Afternoon Tea. I was expecting it to be expensive for this lass of hotel. But quality of sandwiches and cakes served rely average nothing special. Tea served too soon. Waited over 20 minutes for food. By then Tea cold and undrinkable. I've had better afternoon teas and cheaper than this in London. Bear in mind you are only paying for location of this hotel. Over rated. Save your money

We went for a birthday celebration meal. The menu was expensive but we knew that before we went. However the food was a small portion. We order the lobster and crab salad starter. You could hardly find any lobster meat at all. The kitchen with black truffle was also disappointing. There was hardly any truffle. My friend order some black truffle shavings as extra for his dish. It costed £10. Again £10 didn't buy any noticeable amount. Waiting was also amateurish. We used to enjoy going there but this recent visit was s total disappointment. We would not go back any time soon.

We wanted to celebrate major birthdays with a special tea. I've had tea at the Goring before and loved it. Sadly, it didn't warrant the not inconsiderable bill this time. We had to ask for milk, we had to ask for water, we had to ask for our tea to be topped up, we weren't offered refills of any of the food...the little tartlet was dull, the scones were tiny, the patisserie selection was dry...the only really delicious thing was the sandwiches. Having brought tea, the staff seemed to disappear and no-one asked how everything was. I appreciate staff are difficult to find these days but at least train them properly. Finally, we were told the bill couldn't be split for those people paying for tea only (without champagne), small niggle. The toilets (no signage and in the basement) appear to be unisex? The hotel is looking beatiful, everywhere was busy, and people will continue to go there no doubt. Not me however, nor can I recommend it to others.

The room was beautiful and elegant to dine in and the staff very attentive but my omlet was like a trifle and spread over the plate, it was half cooked as was my lobster only finger sized and very undercooked, it was all returned and...

We came for Afternoon tea with Champagne and Strawberries, Everything was as usual , having been several previous times, Fine, but we were kept awaiting the strawberries , which never came, till, we asked the Waiter, who apologised and said he wss unaware of the...

There is only one Goring Hotel, and best to visit this family owned establishment when in London. The beautiful Dinning Room is a perfect place to entertain family, friends or colleagues. There is no music to compete with conversation. The menu is simply sublime! And...

, started with cocktails in the bar, relaxed, upper class and great service, then to the dining room, which in itself is very tastefull, old school class, eggs drumkilbo, with shrimp crackers the royal families fav to start you can see why ? quail eggs,...

We were here for dinner in a group of six to clebrate a friends birthday and frankly I was extremely disappointed, the food was OK but the service was woeful again. Before we even sat down it was apparent that the table was not big...

A restaurant with a definite WOW factor. Stylish and elegant, it has a lovely feel to it. Not a huge menu but the food is wonderful. Service is perfection- staff are delightful.

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A truly wonderful place to dine! Despite the booking process being a tad long winded we had a wonderful afternoon tea here today. It felt very special to be greeted so warmly and our coats taken for us. There was plenty of choice for the...

This was our 5th Michelin star restaurant of 2023 and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Food was delicious (of course), the dining room itself is very simple, but in a good way. It had a very calm atmosphere (unlike Galvin which was...

We were very well looked after by the fantastic staff, our waiter James made extra efforts to make our dinner a wonderful experience.

Had a lovely time at the goring, our waiter James was very attentive and friendly, we were very impressed by him!

My family and I had a booking at The Goring hotel Dinning room at 20:00 on Saturday. It was my husband’s 50th Birthday and despite we had an amazing time, food was extremely disappointing. Staff: we were greeted with a smile at the entrance by...

I debated between a 3 and 4 star here, but decided that the 3 star was needed to get the management attention. I brought my young adult daughter here so she could experience her first true English afternoon tea. At over £70 pp (after paying...

We brought a family member here for lunch to celebrate their 70th - we started in the beautiful bar where the service and atmosphere was fantastic. However, we then moved into the empty dining room (12.30 booking and 4 tables), we ordered some wine and...

We came as a group of 8 for afternoon tea. The hotel was beautiful. The food was nice and there was a vast array of teas to choose from. The staff were extremely busy and we had to ask for things several times, such as...

Now do not misunderstand this review, my first visit to The Goring showcased moments of excellence and customer service. Sadly though our first time afternoon tea experience was a great disappointment. For weeks we had been looking forward for day away from the Shires and...

Our conclusion is that the beautiful Goring Dining Room is uninterested in guests who are not staying in the hotel. This is a shame. We have stayed there, and we have often dined there, but in this first post-Covid visit, we were not welcome, and...

I visited the Goring Dining Room for my birthday dinner last night. I was excited but also a little nervous that they might be snobbish. They could not have been nicer! My dad and I aren’t into spirits, but we had a lovely mock tail...

Returned for dinner after a break from this restaurant and left feeling dissatisfied and disappointed. The scallop starter was wonderful and saved the evening and a lower star review. Main course Dover Sole was cold. The service was very poor . We were brought new...

My friends and I, a party of six experienced a pleasant afternoon tea today at the Goring for afternoon tea. Seated in a very light and airy conservatory, we benefitted from views of the Autumnal colours from the foliage in the garden A previous visit...

Restaurante del exquisito hotel The Goring, elegante, servicio atentísimo de otra época. Comida soberbia y precios aceptables para ser Londres....

Even better than expected! We stayed at The Goring for a night on our way back to the US from 2 weeks in Italy, and dinner at the dining room was the highlight of our stay. The egg starter and the Beef Wellington entree were...

We had a wonderful dinner in the beautiful Goring Dining Room our first night in London. The service was fabulous! We loved our meals and wine. Excellent place to spend a lovely evening.

I was in the area, and happened to walk past The Goring. Hadn’t been in quite some time, so decided to pay a visit. Was kindly accepted (had no booking) despite being very busy. Service from the start was very smooth & professional. Food was...

I dine in this restaurant for the second time and must say that they are so consistent, the food amazing best beef Wellington we ever tasted! Service is impeccable, the attention to details is impressive and the waiters were so friendly, they brought us a...

It had been a few years since I had lunched at the Goring. My visit on a Sunday recently brought back many memories. All good. The food was superb and the staff attentive, but not overbearing. Afternoon tea seems to be a big thing there...

Great meal. But the service was awful. It took twenty minutes just to order a cocktail. The Beef Wellington was to die for, however.

We had booked a table for 12 people for afternoon tea. When we arrived our table was not yet ready, and we were told there were prior ‘late diners’ holding the tables up. We were then showed to a lounge area to wait in. This...

Enjoyed an Afternoon tea with my 10yr old daughter. We booked through email and secured with a cc card after hearing this is the place the Queen likes to enjoy her tea. Overall a nice experience with friendly service and a quiet dining area overlooking...

Questo ristorante è quanto più di "quintessentially British" ci si possa immaginare. La cucina è tradizionale inglese, cucinata ad arte...

Three of us arrived a few minutes early for our afternoon tea. This was commented on (negatively) by a young male member of staff who 'greeted' us. Having been shown to our table another staff member attended to us. She was unsmiling and unfriendly. It...

A memorable evening at the Goring, which is arguably the friendliest five-star hotel in London. We had received the hugely generous wedding anniversary present of dinner in the beautiful dining room and had looked forward to it for months. The experience didn’t disappoint. A glass...

Visited this venue during the Jubilee Celebrations for lunch. The restaurant was just under half full and the service was not under any pressure but was still rather slow

In bester Lage neben dem Buckingham Palace ist The Goring das Hotel/Restaurant.Ein echter Klassiker.Die Veranda lädt zum relaxten Verweilen bei...

Was so looking forward to this visit meeting up with friends after so long. We arrived early and wanted a drink in the bar, we waited for service and eventually was given a menu. We then waited for our order to be taken, waited so...

Everything here was perfection. The service was elegant and unobtrusive. The food was spectacular. One of the best restaurant experiences of my life.

The service was so poor that I wrote the complaint below to the hotel. Their response was equally as poor and unsatisfactory. On my request they agreed to refund the service charge and offered for us to come back for a drink which was a...

Five star from start to finish, our dinner was one of the best we have had anywhere. It had been 5 years since our last visit, and we sincerely hope we won’t have to wait that long to return again. The room is beautiful as...

Oh my goodness what an absolutely beautiful place I felt like I was in a 50s movie . From the moment we entered the front door I was blown away at the elegance . Service was impeccable from start to finish , the food exceptional...

The most wonderful dinner with my other half. We had fantastic food and service. The director of wine, was personable, friendly and remembered us from a previous visit we made last summer. Looking forward to returning again soon. Highly recommended.

The Goring offers great ambience and luxury if you want to treat yourselves. The cocktails are creative and delicious. The mixologist will make anything you want, but the ones offered are great too. The food was just divine, I wish I had not drunk so...

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Superb ambiance and excellent food. All the staff were knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Looking forward to our next visit.

Bel établissement mais quand il y a une étoile Michelin on s’attend à quelque chose qui sort de l’ordinaire. Pas...

My partner and I had our anniversary meal at the Goring Dining Room . We were warmly greeted on arrival and the service throughout was outstanding. The food was very good with the Lobster omelette starter and Halibut main course being very good. They remembered...

Came here for a client lunch. Ended up being a great bonding experience over a shared wellington. We were slightly dressed down for the dining room experience but were still made to feel welcome. Staff are friendly. The beef wellington is very moorish and one...

My mother and I made a lunch reservation at 2:45pm (last lunch time slot) at The dining room at the Goring on the 3rd April 2022. We were rushed through lunch and served poor food. We were offered a table right at the entrance to...

First visit tor six months. Used to be our go to place for a special treat. The place itself is still lovely but the food has been going downhill since the first lockdown. Ate in the Veranda for a change as fancied a lighter menu....

VERY impressed with the hotel and restaurant. We arrived early and was shown to the bar for a drink, the cocktails are amazing and attention to detail by the staff was amazing, I was left wondering how they managed to manage such a busy bar...

Fantastic hotel decor and friendly staff, Thursday evening meal in the restaurant was something I was looking forward to. Food was great I really enjoyed the cured salmon and beef wellington was very well cooked. Service was particularly shocking for the venue, felt as though...

Had lunch yesterday. It was a wonderful lunch. Food was excellent and service from entering the hotel till the moment we left was amazing. Our waiter USEF ( who was lovely) got our starter wrong and it was swiftly rectified and staff could not apologise...

First of all the dinning room was 3/4 empty and yet they thought it was best to bunch everyone very close together on one side of the dinning room! Rather thoughtless during Covid time when more space should have been given to dinners. Regarding the...

We visited The Goring to celebrate at friend's special birthday with their Celebratory Afternoon Tea. We were welcomed by the friendly, welcoming and efficient doorman who set the tone for the afternoon. We were shown a lovely table just off the cocktail bar/lounge area which...

We were really looking forward to eating at the goring but unfortunately the food did not taste as good as it looked. The dining room is lovely and the service is excellent but for these prices the food has got to impress, not just look...

The beautiful dining room was matched by the quality of the food and service. We had the set three course meal, which gave a very reasonable choice. Nothing too much trouble for the excellent waiting staff. Definitely a place to return to.

Maybe I didnt order the right choices, what I had was not worthy of the reputation or the very high end prices charged. One dish didnt relate to the menu description at all. I would have sent it back had I not been a guest....

Long awaiting trip with 2 friends, booked afternoon tea based on previous reviews. Disappointing experience. On arrival met with a delightful gentleman ( doorman) greeting visitors through the doors of the hotel, they took our bags/coats. We arrived slightly earlier than we had booked so...

So disappointed with Christmas afternoon tea which was taken in the Verandah. Hotel beautifully decorated in Main areas but nothing in the Verandah no atmosphere food average for the amount paid. Only saving grace was the main waiter who was brilliant all the other staff...

The service was exceptional. We all had the set menu which was quite varied, the helpings were generous too. The dining room is a bit soulless and the radiators were off which didnt help. That said it was a great lunch

A superb experience at the Goring. This is one of the loveliest dining rooms in London: airy, light and a hugely pleasant place to be. There is a short, but diverse, menu. Started with the chestnut veloute, followed by lobster omelette. All perfectly executed and...

We visited for a set menu lunch. The welcome and service were excellent throughout. The dining room is a light, airy room with generally attractive, understated decor but with a few curiosities including a bizarre crystal obelisk on each table (this was rather substantial but...

Just wonderful to return to my favourite London haunt over 35 years embracing breakfast to dinner. This time it was lunch and my delightful female hostesses joined me in the bar lounge for a glass or two of Bollinger special cuvee brut (£98/bottle). Sadly the...

From the doorman’s welcome to their goodnight it was heaven. Complete seamless teamwork from start to finish. Amazing service of incredible tastes, presented like an edible picture, filling in every way. Little things are everything and their attention to detail is incredible. Feel like you...

The Goring ranks as one of my favourite places from the fabulous bar to the delectable restaurant. Very sadly, something awful has occurred. Is it lockdown or resting on laurels? The bar is a diminished affair with none of the aplomb of the past and...

Had dinner at the Goring . Cannot fault a thing. The staff were friendly and professional, food exceptional and the ambience perfect. We choose the trout starter , followed by the duck with the pineapple dessert to follow. Would certainly recommend and would love to...

What a beautiful space, the service was excellent and lunch was perfect. I was slightly underwhelmed when I first saw the lunch set menu, however everything I chose was exquisite and presentation was beautiful. Highly recommended and hope to visit again. Thank you for making...

A wonderful dinner in this well spaced and beautifully appointed room. The service is always personable, the waiters and the talented sommelier team will ensure you are well looked after. The greeting in the dining room could have been a little more polished, I didn’t...

The service is absolutely amazing. Beautiful food from start to finish with the bread, amouse. Followed but the sea trout with hint of orange and cucumber. Both plaice and the duck mains were amazing. Both desert was outstanding: the pineapple was a desert pina colada...

My wife and I booked dinner in the garden room. We were not staying at the hotel, just dining at the restaurant. It was a special occasion, a wedding anniversary. We knew it would be a fairly expensive affair, but we were expecting first class...

The hotel is excellent with a comfy bar. The restaurant is spartan and there is space between the tables. The staff ere excellent and we had great service. The temperature of the restaurant was cold and my wife found it just too cold. However the...

We were fortunate as a walk in to have a table in the conservatory - full of light and overlooking the garden - such a refined setting an oasis detached from the frenetic activity of life outside.The service was seamless and this is classy and...

Four of us enjoyed an exceptional lunch at the Goring. The food was fabulous, especially the lobster omelette, and the wine was excellent. Service, as you would expect, was first class, and staff are charming. Highly recommended!

An evening to remember, fantastic food and service. We visited the dining room on 5th July 2021 for an evening meal. The food was fabulous, really fresh, tasty and plentiful. The staff are a real credit and very attentive without being overbearing. I would have...

We dined here using the travel zoo voucher. Lovely food and amazing staff. Very friendly and helpful. I had the cheese and biscuits for desert. There was a £5 supplement but it was worth it. My son had the lobster starter £15 supplement, but again...

We visited the dining room for lunch using a Travelzoo voucher. The food was fabulous, really fresh, tasty and plentiful. The staff were a real credit to the hotel. They offered great service and were particularly sensitive to our needs when we needed fresh air...

We dined at the goring on Tuesday evening, all I can say is absolutely magnificent, from the welcome , to the staff , to the tantalising decadent food , we had the most amazing evening , wouldn't hesitate to recommend this fantastic restaurant . Thankyou...

Sunday lunch in the Goring Dining room was absolutely perfect. The nettle risotto was original, delicious and extremely tasty. The roast beef was full of flavour accompanied with many vegetables. Champagne, followed by and excellent red wine from the Rhône valley. The value was excellent...

Lovely dining room as you would expect from this standard of hotel. The Sommelier's advice on the wine was spot on. When I complemented the chef on the mince pies he sent some to our room.

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at The Goring on Hallowe’en Saturday. The setting is very quaint with a view into the garden although it was really quiet with only another 4 tables of customers which meant the ambience was a little subdued, presumably due...

Came here on 10 October 2020 for a second visit after some issues on our first visit. From start to finish it was amazing. From the welcome on the steps of the Hotel from Michael and all the way through to leaving we were made...

The Goring Dining Room is rather exceptional, and I'll say why. But before I do, under these times, they take temperatures on entry and also the tables are spaced out, they were so even before Covid. The positive points: 1. The main point is, The...

From start to finish, we were made to feel special. All the staff were attentive and welcoming. This establishment is of a by-gone era with a small twist. Loved the sheep around the place. Cocktails were good. Our Meal was well cooked but of small...

After booking lunch for my partner’s birthday I was concerned by some of the recent negative reviews and almost cancelled the reservation. Very very glad that I didn’t. From initial contact with the reception staff throughout the booking process to arrival at the hotel and...

We arrived at 5:00 pm for cocktails in their beautiful garden. The drinks were made well (and delicious), and the service was great. Dinner in the Dining Room was at 6:30. Every dish we had was perfectly presented, interesting (in a good way), and very...

This has always been one of our favourite and go-to dining rooms in London. It remains an incredibly beautiful setting, whether that be the bar or the dining room itself. The service, as always last night was top notch. COVID restrictions in the dining room...

I don't normally write reviews but having seen the other reviews since re-opening I feel I should write one this time. I have had afternoon tea at The Goring and many other 5 Star Hotels and The Goring has always been one of my favourites...