The Last Talisman in Southwark

We came for the magician bottomless brunch and would 100% recommend. Food was lovely and lots of options even for vegetarians staff were so lovely, attentive and service was seamless. The magic show was entertaining and the magician was lovely and even came round to our table !!

I think my poor review was in part due to the understaffed facility. We had to wait over 10 minutes for our drinks and then they were delivered at the same time as our meal, which I hate. The food was lukewarm and had to be sent back. On its return, a hair was in my meal they comped us for the second meal as a result. Despite our table location immediately outside of bar entrance, and her walking past multiple times, our server (only one of two for the whole restaurant) never made eye contact despite our waving just a few feet away. The food was average, Sunday Roast, but the overall experience was poor. They only take electronic payments, not cash. There are better places to eat.

Welcomed by front of house well and taken to seat had a discount I informed them of. The waiter was very attentive and allowed time for us to look at the menu and order drinks after. We were a party of two and order one large plate abd three sides which I’d recommend minimum of 2 dishes each as it’s a tapas style. We got CHEF’S SPECIAL THAI BEEF SALAD , dirty rice , Mala chips & cauliflower tempera . Really enjoyed the different flavours and a nice subtle kick with the spices

10/10 for people creating cocktails DJ live music also great Good for drink and chill

I love this place. Mt Fuji cocktail was so unique and tasty 😋 this place has independent atmosphere, music are nice and chilled, drinks are both hit and miss but I can see what they try to do, there are variety of cocktails, I would love to try them all. Highly recommended.

Oh my God, cocktails from Leo, out of this world!

Was there on a Friday evening, great atmosphere! Was served by Leo at the bar, who was really sweet!

Leo, your cocktails are the best! ☺️

Hadi managed the tables well considering it was his second day and it was very busy. Thank you for listening to our feedback and acting on it straight away. Wish you all the best Hadi! Please make sure you have more staff when it’s busy as we shouldn’t have to wait 40 mins before getting our drinks which came after our starters. In spite of this, the food and drinks were great! I had the duck and loved it!

Barman Leo made great cocktails and was super professional while being very fun.

Leo was exceptionally attentive and passionate about making my drinks. Excellent margarita and very friendly service 👌🏻

We supplied the furniture for The Last Talisman and I have to say the interior is superb. The food and service is superb and a very friendly atmosphere

We ordered a few small plates. Squid was okay, pork belly was cold, prawn tempura had no flavour. The large plates were anything but and the salmon was especially disappointing as it cost almost £17 but was smaller than the palm of my hand - and I have very small, childlike hands. The dirty rice was nice (no intentional rhyme :). Masala chips were a let down. First off they were fries and they had some kind of sauce that really just tasted like mayo and topped with onions and some green bits. The top of the brownie was too hard to cut into. The poppy seed ice-cream had a lovely charcoal colour but didn’t taste of much. Toilets were disgusting - floors and seats really wet and smelly and an old fashioned feel to them.

This place is as close to Asian Fusion as McDonalds is to a sushi restaurant. The service was just rude (admittedly it was busy outside) but OMG the tiniest amount of joy would have been lovely. The special advertised on their mirrors had sold out.. The food is incredibly bland and most of it turned up cold. They seem to think that they can advertise Asian Fusion because they cook pretty average quality dishes and then add a 'store bought' Asian looking sauce.. Just a really shocking example of an attempt to look like an expensive place to eat (which it was!) Would never ever return!

Brilliant Magical Brunch!! I have been to over 20 brunches around London and this one was such fun and great value - I had walked past the Talisman so knew the decor was on point and unique - once booked we had options of large tasty food portions and the dessert was particularly amazing (the panna cotta and creme brulee) woweee.. The cocktails were made properly and beautifully presented and the intimate magic show was spectacular - really-how did he do it!?? Have recommended to all my friends - best 50 quid I ever spent 💕💕

Amazing atmosphere restaurant , very cool , staff are very friendly too ! I have been here to do facepainting for a birthday party and will return here with family for dinner , really love this restaurant! Highly recommend for a celebration too

Great food, great drinks. Welcoming staff and magical atmosphere.

From an American tourist perspective: There’s not much to say about this place except everything was wonderful. Our server was friendly and efficient. The pork belly small plate is a must try!! All of the food was absolutely delicious. If we had more time here I’d keep going until I’ve tried everything on the menu!

I booked for dinner for the Sunday roast, which I and my party were looking forward to. Only for us to arrive and be told that they couldn't find our booking, then we were informed, that they do not have enough food for us despite us making a booking the month prior for our booking in September. Our options are limited to pork and chicken. The only resolution offered was to spend more money on their happy hour. I feel better could have been done to honour what we booked for when we were not just walk-ins.

Had an awesome time with friends. The service,atmosphere and the food was amazing. Perfect spot to hangout with friends…..The chef’s special thai beef salad is a must try……thank you Aslam for recommending this spot

We had a truly exceptional experience here! the ambiance was absolutely amazing, the food was delicious, and Esther's warm hospitality and top-notch service made our visit truly special. Thank you so much, azlam photography, for recommending this wonderful spot to us. Your suggestion was truly appreciated!

The atmosphere was perfect, the food was fantastic, and the service was top-notch. Thanks, Aslam, for the great recommendation!

A fantastic dining experience from the same team who run Opium cocktail bar in Soho, amongst other great venues. My friend and I are gluten intolerant, so we were pleasantly surprised that the gravy was gluten-free and the chef even made us special Yorkshire puddings to accommodate our dietary needs. The menu states whether a dish is GIF (gluten-intolerant friendly) so may not be suitable for celiacs). The Sunday menu was great and lovely to have Asian side dishes with a traditional Sunday roast - I recommend the cucumber salad and Adobo tofu. Crispy roast potatoes are a rarity (often they are reheated or soggy) but these were very good. The service and ambiance was great, on arrival you feel like you are instantly transported to a Balinese speak-easy bar, with intense, dim lighting and Oriental art. Will definitely be returning here for the A La Carte menu, during the week.

For work, I took members of our Board to have an evening dinner in the Zen Den at the Last Talisman. Fantastic little room with excellent atmosphere, very nice waiting staff and fantastic food. I was also impressed with how helpful the managment were beforehand to help me prepare for the evening, even cooking food to special request for some of the members who had dietary and other requirements. Really I can't recommend this place enough. Some members of the party had cocktails as well as food, they are also highly recommended.

Great food, very attentive staff, nice atmosphere

Great food , excellent service , wasn't too noisy which is rare in a London restaurant, the bar serves amazing cocktails have been back several times , would definitely recommend. I feel very relaxed in here as its nice and chilled atmosphere especially with the bar downstairs you can go to after dinner Each time staff have been excellent.

Spent the night here for a work Summer party and was seriously impressed with the service, food, and atmosphere on the night. Particularly A? Forgot his full name but was the manager of the team on the night and ran the night very well. Thank you!

The Last Talisman a hidden jewel! After reading a few mixed reviews online, I was skeptical about trying The Last Talisman. However, being a massive foodie and encouraged by @nightkey, I decided to give it a shot. I’m thrilled that I did. From the moment I walked in, the service was exceptional. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, making sure every part of the dining experience was seamless. The cocktails were fantastic, well crafted, balanced, and unique, setting the tone for a memorable evening. Now, onto the food. The small plates were nothing short of spectacular. The mackerel was perfectly done, and the calamari was so divine that I regretted not ordering two portions. The pork skewers and Korean fried chicken were equally great, each dish a vibrant blend of flavours that took me on a culinary journey through Southeast Asia. The fusion of cultures and flavors was apparent with every course. The salmon with coconut rice was fresh, well-cooked, and had beautifully balanced flavors. The restaurant’s take on Nasi Lemak was intriguing, and while I didn’t try it myself, I was reliably informed it was a hit. Don’t miss out on their happy hour and Sunday Roast—definitely worth checking out. I’ll absolutely be heading back, and next time, I’m bringing friends. The Last Talisman has earned a spot on my must-visit list.

Went here for the bottomless brunch and although the food and cocktails were really good, unfortunately our whole experience wasn’t great. We were sat in one of the rooms where the open kitchen is and there was pretty much no music playing and we were basically sitting in silence having our bottomless while the main room was as much more vibey and loud! We refused to pay service charge because of this and when I explained why the member of staff said the large group that was sat next to us (who left about 30 minutes after we arrived) had requested for the music to be turned right down 🤷🏽‍♀️ when they left the music wasn’t then turned back up meaning we were sitting in a boring room in the venue and tbh we both felt pretty tired and bored by the end. If you’re going to have a bottomless brunch you need to make sure the atmosphere is actually lively and upbeat… we paid £37 each for this experience and unfortunately it really wasn’t worth it! There was also no communication about when exactly our brunch would end… again is being left in this quiet room of the venue meant we weren’t checked up on much by the staff once the massive group had left.

Great atmosphere with a lot of thought put into the decor of the place. Dishes were delicious, simple but perfect for a brunch. The drinks just kept coming without me needing to ask and staff were fantastic. Yollin the magician was the star of the whole experience and his performance is of a very high calibre, surpassing all expectations, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Great atmosphere with a lot of thought put into the decor of the place. Dishes were delicious, simple but perfect for a brunch. The drinks just kept coming without me needing to ask and staff were fantastic. Yollin the magician was the star of the whole experience and his performance is of a very high calibre, surpassing all expectations, you will be pleasantly surprised.

12/10 expierence. Exceptional service, phenomenal drinks, and IMMACULATE vibes!!! Would highly recommend!!!

Perfect happy hour for after work drinks and the food is amazing!!

Came for an after dinner drink with friends and so happy we found it here! Good drinks & friendly service!

Mirra and Esther were amazing, they gave us the best service ever. Would love to see them again!! 10/10

Fantastic restaurant, quality good and strong drinks. Will visit again

We went for the Magical Brunch and the magician was amazing! The food was wonderful and the service was the best I've had! We had drinks to our table as we were halfway through to our drinks (not watered down either! The staff were so lovely and new a lot about their foods! Definitely recommend! Thinking of doing my hen night here!! Brilliant concept!

The magician is fantastic, his 20 seater show was intimate and cool would definitely recommend. The brunch was also nice food but the best part was how quick they are in the service! 6 drinks in less than 90 mins amazing

Nice decor, cool vibes. Service was quite slow, and food was just okay. Ordered the adobo tofu, fried chicken, pork belly bao buns, and grilled duck. Unfortunately, most things were overcooked. Was also there for 2-4-1 cocktails, but didn’t particularly enjoy them either. Nice try.

Not impressed with the last two visits. Table was very dirty with food remains left all over it. Asked a waitress to please clean it up. She reacted with attitude and did a lousy job barely cleaning it. Don't think I will be back anytime soon. Was a good place in the past, lost it's edge, now very average at best.

£16 for a SINGLE piece of salmon fillet. If you want a side (chips/rice/broccoli), gotta pay another £5 for it. All this would have been fine JF the service is good, but it’s not. The waitress really wanted to rush customers out. Came grabbing our plates when we still have some food left. Then immediately gave us the bill when we said we don’t want dessert. Yikes.

Thanks Jim for an unforgettable night! Best margaritas ever. And you were right: no hangover the next morning.

Lovely food but disappointed I have to rate 3 stars based on staff and drinks. Upon arrival for a food booking there is no one there to seat or greet you, just a dj. I ask the dj where to go, he says ask bar man, I ask the bar man where to go and he says to wait too. After all the waiting, the server comes over and says we’ve given away your table as it’s 16 minutes later and they have a 15 minute waiting policy. Ridiculous it’s hardly my fault! Spent half that time waiting about for her and the tables weren’t even all booked. Irrelevant of all that, it’s 1 minute over! Then have to wait an extra 15 minutes for a new table given to us by a moody, stroppy, unwelcoming waitress. Service seems to be a big let down for this place and a main problem, seemingly down to this fed up waitress. Nothing is evidently being done to solve this problem given its continuity, which is not surprising upon reading the same copied and pasted, generic, unapologetic response to other reviews. However, our male server was absolutely fantastic and is the only one of the lot who knows what good service is. Food is great however drinks are disappointing, which isn’t great for a “cocktail” bar. The Bellini promises taste of vanilla and peach with a berry topping, it literally tastes of pure Prosecco and bartender put no topping. Overall cocktails look basic, taste plain, and not special AT ALL.

Great experience at the Last Talisman! The place is very nicely organised with interesting decorations inspired by the Asian culture. We went on a Sunday and we had a great Sunday roast. Service was excellent and great selection of drinks. Definitely recommended 😊

Ordered the beef salad and it was awful, didn’t come with anything it said. A few leaves with no dressing for £18. We then asked to bring out a cake for a birthday and they said we would have to pay £60 if we wanted our own cake … after paying hundreds on a bill. Cocktails very over priced too. Go somewhere else !

Josh was Amazing, we had wonderful drinks and great service with him!!!!! Definitely a must guys!!!!

We ordered a range of small plates plus a spatchcock chicken, coconut rice and cucumber salad. It really was awful. The restaurant was tired and smelly (the extractor fan was not effective). The waitress truly tried her best but in the conditions, I couldn’t blame her for the lacklustre approach. All dishes were tasteless, fried in dirty oil and could not possibly represent a ‘pan Asian’ genre. After settling the bill, a rat ran down the corner of the restaurant. Obviously the shock was palpable so we left the table and I approached a male ‘manager’ who was directing a member of the bar staff. I politely told him what I had witnessed and he shrugged me off. I then interrupted a large party with someone who assumed a position of authority. When I asked if he managed the place he dismissed me. Do not go to this restaurant.

Had a great meal here with my husband. We ordered 4 x small plates, 1 x large plate and 2 x sides and this was a good amount for us. A couple of things weren't amazing, such as the pork belly, which was why I knocked a point off, but in general the food and cocktails were excellent, and service was really efficient and friendly. The restaurant is decorated really nicely and there is a fabulous atmosphere. I'd definitely eat here again.

Food has gotten so much better than when I visited right after lockdowns. Great service and team

Good Sunday roast and good service

I really enjoyed the food at this place. But the portions are rather small, I'd recommend getting small plates, main and side. The desert wasn't the best and I could have done without. The service was efficient but the waitress seemed a bit fed up. Overall it was a positive experience but it's a shame they don't take Amex for payment!

Great place to share with friends and family. Food is amazing and service is great. 100% recommended

Amazing Sunday roast! Very kind service also :) Will come back surely

We came to try the Sunday roast. Tried the pork, beef and chicken and it was amazing! The service was also great!

This place is probably great at its bar and cocktail drinks hence ranked atmosphere higher. The ground area was pretty cool and enjoyable. I booked for a quiet area and was seated upstairs towards the end corner of the restaurant. It was placed close to the open kitchen which we thought it was nice to have such concept. However, the ventilation from the kitchen is just awful! I could smell the fried stuff coming out from the kitchen and when one table ordered a steak, I could smell the sizzling smelly aroma going to the room. I felt uncomfortable! Hence the poor rating given! Service wise, we came during Euro games and our seating was close to a TV where the game was being played. My 1 year old was trying to stare at the TV and we wanted her to not have screen time and requested waitress if we could switched it off as there was no customer around the area and mentioned they can turn it back on when customers are sat. The waitress rejected our request saying they need to turn it on to show the games as advertised. I was hoping the service staff could be more accommodating and having a bit of empathy from our request. Now food wise! Absolutely disgrace and disappointing! Not sure why this place still survived! The crispy squid wasn’t crispy enough and skin was white, the Korean fried chicken was over fried and colour turned darkish and chilli sauce was poured all over the chicken. I had to send it back the first round as it was hard. The second time was still the same and I just have nothing to say about the standards there. The bao, though the meat was ok but the sauce and the over steamed pickle on it made the bao hard to eat. The special nasi lemak, I swear the restaurant must be reusing the oil many times. The fried chicken skin was pathetic and did not look like properly fried to perfection. Don’t get started with the Sambal. It is spicy but no salt or sweetness in it. This dish will probably be banned off if you are serving this in Malaysia or Singapore. Overall, this is definitely the place that I won’t be coming back. I am glad there was 50% off on food otherwise paying full price with the food given, just not worth it!

I really enjoyed it here. You can choose different offers between foods and drinks and also it's split in different rooms.

I had an amazing experience. Ester immediately greeted us and made us feel welcome. Michael taught us how to make cocktails in our masterclass and really accommodated us. I highly recommend this place!!!

Terrible service - was being ignored for over 15 minutes at the bar with the place not being particularly busy. When I tried to finally speak to one member of the stuff at the bar, he was just unbothered.

Show was short and the other audience members perhaps were a bit lively throughout even though they were really lovely. I think it made it a bit hard for the magician to do his performance. He was terrific and the food and drinks were great delivered by really friendly staff. I wouldn’t make this the thing that fills your day out but it’d be great for a lunch interlude.

The place is gone downhill, I can’t find Tamsin any more

Always wanted to try it out every time walk past it, the food was unbelievable service friendly and helpful great deals with cocktails, scenery was great had a dj as well that played the right vibe of music was a top night and will be going back that's for sure

Upstairs was booked for family gatherings party

We hired a private area for a work gathering. Lovely food and nice, modern decor. Will revisit.

Really nice vibe at this place! Nice atmosphere, drinks were good too

great vibe, decor and a perfect saturday night :)

Great atmosphere, service and food. Would definitely recommend to friends and visit again. Very happy customer!

Great service and friendly staff, lovely cocktails and atmosphere

amazing hospitality by Easter, Tamsin, and meera. cocktails are mind blowing food is delightful

Trying to charge customers £60 to cut a birthday cake (after spending £100's of pounds on food and drinks) is absolutely taking the piss. Do better.

We hired a space in the bar for a company function. Great service by Dovile and her team. Would highly recommend this venue and will be going back

A wonderful place. Excellent cuisine combining tradition and Asia. Very professional staff and fast service. Refined decoration for a perfect meal. Thanks to the entire Last Talisman team.

The service from Kiran has been 10/10 never without a drink. The magic show was also amazing.

We hosted a birthday party at The Last Talisman this past Saturday night, and we had a fabulous time. Everything was super easy to organise, from the initial conversation to the evening of our party. The pre-order system for drinks and food platters is very efficient (recommend salmon/steak skewers, chicken bao buns, chips and the lemon cheesecake), and the cocktails at the bar are amazing! All our friends had a great time and raved about the drinks and the venue. We had the space at the front of the restaurant/near the bar and it was perfect for our needs. A special shout out to Raza who helped manage our event on the evening, and for taking care of all the details, as requested. We haven't eaten at the restaurant, so can't comment on the regular menu, but highly recommend it as an event space.

Unreliable restaurant - to be avoided! I booked a date night A La Carte dinner via The Fork app in this restaurant for Sunday 8pm slot. They called me half an hour before we arrived (I was already on the way) to say that they don't serve A La Carte menu on Sundays, plus, they ran out of food, so they could only serve us some drinks. They could have notified me earlier, so that I could book another place! Very unprofessional! We ended up walking up and down the street trying to find another restaurant! Really disappointing!

Fantastic place, service was wonderful, kfc and bistek is a must try

Unreliable restaurant - to be avoided! I booked a date night A La Carte dinner via The Fork app in this restaurant for Sunday 8pm slot. They called me half an hour before we arrived (I was already on the way) to say that they don't serve A La Carte menu on Sundays, plus, they ran out of food, so they could only serve us some drinks. They could have notified me earlier, so that I could book another place! Very unprofessional! We ended up walking up and down the street trying to find another restaurant! Really disappointing!

The food, drinks and service, were brilliant. The staff were excellent at their job and the magician was an absolute star! What a great time. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic venue, wonderful service and drinks. Tamsin especially was great. Really welcoming and friendly.

food was delicious, amazing service and magic show!

Amazing place to go to. Drinks was amazing. Lovely staff especially Tamsin and Kiran.

Did the Bottomless Brunch. Drinks were nice (love the Mala punch and mimosa) and the food was good. Kiran was an excellent host and brought the drinks quickly!

Came here after a date and was greeted with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. I was served by Tamsin who was considerate of all our needs and brought my delicious roast dinner in a timely manner. The cocktails “toxic love” & “mount fuji” were the ones I tried and they were just as interesting to look at as they were delicious. Thank you for the wonderful experience Talisman & thank you Tamsin for the excellent service.

We chose to do the magic brunch on Fever. Honestly - 100% worth the money. Tr bottomless brunch includes cocktails, beers, wines and well drinks. The food is varied and delicious! We got eggs Benedict and lasi nemak! Both were delicious! The magician Yollin was absolutely fantastic and worth seeing. Overall 10/10 brunch

Good food, great atmos, well worth a Friday night

Private dining room was fab - great food and drinks!

Pinar was amazing - such good vibes and made us feel really looked after

OK venue. Very expensive. They automatically put a tip on the bill when buying a single drink. I won’t go back because of that.

Would have been a great experience except the waitress haphazardly plopped one plate on another, spraying balsamic vinegar over my wife and ruining her trousers on Saturday. We cannot get the stain out. It was just careless. She was hardly even apologetic. Your staff need to be more careful and considerate.

Excellent Magic Bottomless Brunch ⭐️ The magic show was amazing! How did he do it?! Great selection of drinks and very good service. Highly recommended!

Great bottlomless brunch, the magician was amazing! Will come again when next in London. Food was delicious too and I an fussy!

Excellent bottomless brunch! We did the magic bottomless brunch and it was so much fun. The magic show was amazing, the magician was so talented and funny! The service was really good, very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

The magician was really good and the service was super fast and generous, we'll be back ❤️

Great experience from start to finish. Bottomless brunch was great always on hand and if needed a drink and food was spot on. Would definitely recommend. Magician was ace will surprise you!

Amazing service and magic show at the magical brunch!

Great service, great food. Bottomless brunch was amazing, so generous and the magic was mind blowing!

This place is such a brilliant bottomless brunch. Loads of choice, great food and cocktails and a brilliant magic show!

Great bar/restaurant around London bridge. Came here for a birthday party on a Friday night. Didn’t get to eat much. I had the signature cocktail - Talisman #1. Not bad. Lots of seat options.

Great time. Food was great and the vibe is brilliant. Ester and Kiran was brilliant!! Thanks

I just wanted the point out I believe Tamsin was her name ?, She had a lovely Aura to her and very polite. Drinks were fantastic also but she was lovely throughout my time.

Fantastic dinner with my work colleagues. Kiran provided a fantastic service and created a great atmosphere. Thank you so much for a great service.