Based on 5.312 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 5.312 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 1573 in 2408 in Camden
Nº 261 of 387 Other cuisines in Camden
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Really buzzing atmosphere, great service and delicious food with a view
Paul Rose . 2025-06-01
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I really liked this place. The vibe was nice and laid back and I really liked the location in the middle of Granary Square beside the loch. I had watermelon cocktails and fish and chips. There was a nice mix of people and I felt it was a lot more easy going than the places you find in the city. I will be back.
Angela Vansil . 2025-05-31
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Had a great time at the pub last night. I was served by Maciek, he was amazing! Super friendly and made the whole experience even better. Can't wait to come back! 😊
Dominika Kasper . 2025-05-31
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We had high hopes for our visit to The Lighterman in King’s Cross, having booked a table a week in advance for a friend’s birthday celebration. The weather forecast looked beautiful, so I specifically requested to be seated outside. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were told that outside tables couldn’t be reserved, despite my prior request. Instead, we were told we could try and find a free table outside ourselves. We did spot an empty table and approached it, only to be abruptly stopped by a staff member, who may have been a manager, who very rudely told us the table was reserved. When we mentioned we had just been told outside reservations weren’t possible, he simply repeated that this table was indeed reserved and offered no clear explanation. His tone was dismissive and unhelpful, leaving us feeling quite unwelcome. This was a frustrating and confusing start to what was meant to be a special meal. To add to the disappointment, one of our party is gluten-free and was excited to order the salmon, which turned out to be unavailable. This significantly limited her options, and again, it felt like an unfortunate oversight for a restaurant of this calibre. Additionally, the facilities were not sufficient for the volume of guests. With only three cubicles on the ground floor, one of our friends had to queue for nearly 20 minutes just to use the toilet. While we enjoyed each other’s company and made the best of the afternoon, the overall experience fell far short of expectations. For a venue that positions itself at the higher end of the market, the service and general organisation simply didn’t match the prices. We spent a considerable amount on food and drinks, and unfortunately, we didn’t feel the experience offered good value for the money spent. We left feeling disappointed and are unlikely to return.
Rosie murfin . 2025-05-31
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*Nice location and friendly staff – but too much waste* We came for a drink and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff were friendly and the drinks were good. However, it was disappointing to see so many disposable cups scattered around and even falling into the canal. When I raised this with a staff member, I was told the trash would be cleaned up at closing time – but by then, much of it has already littered the environment. It’s a beautiful spot, and it deserves better. Why not use reusable cups or glasses, especially given the environmental impact? I’d love to return, but I hope more sustainable choices are introduced soon.
Antonia . 2025-05-30
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Cool place with really nice design and a great outdoor seating area right next to the canal.
Jackson Luke . 2025-05-29
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We called in here for lunch with friends we did have a reservation. A menu was handed quickly which was underwhelming. All very generic big labels for £7 a pint. Drinks did take a while to come. I should have been suspicious when we asked about specifying how our burger should be cooked to be told they are all well done. The food we ordered came within minutes explaining why all burgers are well done. The food is clearly premade which I think is poor form considering the price of the burger. We spent 180 for four mediocre mains and 7 drinks. It is a good location but the food and the drinks are mediocre and ridiculously overpriced for the quality.
Anna O . 2025-05-28
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We had beers, fries and one hamburger, the quality of all of those was good. The service was also very good and the atmosphere was relaxing, just outside facing the main square, nice one.
Luigi Di Pietrantonio . 2025-05-27
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Went with friends from Paris who were delighted with the traditional Sunday roast. Great view upstairs of the river. Good service. Busy but cosy atmosphere. Big hit all round. Would definitely recommend.
Yvonne D'Inverno . 2025-05-26
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Really great service with Rahat, good atmosphere and food and drinks
Georgia Rickard . 2025-05-25
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Rahat was so attentive. Never left without a drink and was always checking in!!!
Billie Norton . 2025-05-25
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Our waiter Rabat was very polite and attentive :)
Natalie Kitt . 2025-05-25
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A very bustling and convivial pub on the heart of King’s Cross basin which is set over two levels including outside areas. A very modern pub with a great vibe. Although very busy, service was pretty quick and efficient. Range of draught beers, lagers and stouts is very good. We didn’t eat so can’t comment on food but it was a great atmosphere for our group’s quick drink.
Alex S . 2025-05-25
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Rabat was the font of all knowledge and provided excellent service. Thoroughly recommend coming here!
Mini Red Arrows . 2025-05-24
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Amazing location, great food- super attentive staff! Highly recommend
Ashlie Walker . 2025-05-24
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Lovely evening with great food and exceptionally served by Nico!
Valeria Sinisi . 2025-05-24
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Lovely spot. I went with a group of work colleagues this week (May 2025). We were looked after really well. Food and drinks were excellent. Nice outdoor beer garden too. Highly recommended.
Denise Breen . 2025-05-24
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Amazing food and cocktails. Rahat was an amazing server. Atmosphere was great.
Katie Andrews . 2025-05-24
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Exceptional - what an occassion. Rahat was a true pleasure. Top Jaw - have a look xxx
joe cunningham . 2025-05-23
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Service was fantastic. Seated promptly, food was great and we were tended to with so much care and attention by Rahat. Would definitely recommend!
Alexandra Raileanu . 2025-05-23
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Great service from Rahat, he was very attentive and friendly. Lovely terrace
Laure Mk . 2025-05-23
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Absolutely fantastic service from rahat
OG Spectrum . 2025-05-23
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Rahat was looking after us, we had a lovely evening. Definitely coming back
Jen Perea . 2025-05-23
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Rahat was an absolute gem! Food was 10/10 and views of the canal were even better.
Deearo Marketing . 2025-05-22
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Wonderful evening by the canal drinking with my friend. Brilliant service by Rayat who is so friendly and attentive.
Hannah Savage . 2025-05-22
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Had a wonderful lunch on the canal. The food and drinks were incredible, I highly recommend the ribeye and schnitzel. Our waiter, Virender, made the experience a 10/10. Cant recommend enough!
BG . 2025-05-21
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We loved Virender! He took our photo and was very kind and fun.
Angelina Couch . 2025-05-21
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Lovely venue on the canal in a now swanky party of Kings Cross. Great selection of food and drink though a bit pricey as expected in this part of London.
Charles London . 2025-05-21
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Virender was excellent! We had a great time and excellent service!
Kalea Stephens . 2025-05-21
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Dined at lunchtime on 19th May with 2 friends before we were due to catch our train. We we able to sit on the terrace, which is good for catching the sun and people watching. I had the vegan smoked tofu, spinach and avocado salad and my friends both had flat breads: vegan asparagus and summer truffle & Suffolk chorizo. As stated on the menu the flat breads arrive when ready, unfortunately my salad arrived about 5-7 mins later after their meals, which was the only gripe about our whole dining experience. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food. Although a tad on the expensive side. My salad was fresh, colourful and full of flavour.
Louise Starr . 2025-05-20
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We are very grateful to the restaurant for a wonderful time celebrating our friend. The food was wonderful, the service a bit slow at times, but overall wonderful. Great views and again, great food!
Jack Rappoport . 2025-05-19
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Found The Lighterman whilst looking around the area for a meal before a concert. Service was very good - I felt valued and listened to, especially when querying a quantity served compared with what was described on the menu. If anything, the serving of mussels was too much for one person - luckily we were sharing. Prices very fair considering the great location. No hesitation to recommend!
Louis Harding . 2025-05-19
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Decided to give the lighterman another go after previously disappointing visits. The venue is riding on its 10/10 location, everything else sucks. The service is abysmal, we were warned that our table was needed back over 7 times by different members of staff, all whilst we still had over 20 mins left and hadn’t ordered any more food or drink. The brunch (fritters, salmon dishes) were flavourless and definitely not made by anyone who enjoys food. Avoid at all costs
Jasmine Banks . 2025-05-18
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Had a lovely evening with friends. Vir was brilliant
James Arthur . 2025-05-18
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Sorry, but only stopped here for a drink on a Stag do. Atmosphere and setting fabulous
Paul Duffin . 2025-05-18
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Rahat was a brilliant waiter and always kept us hydrated with water and checked on us. asking if there was anything else we wanted or needed. he was so polite, friendly and smiley. exactly what you want when out for dinner with a friend.
White Blossom . 2025-05-18
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Found this place by chance but so glad we did! Delicious food, perfect service from Rahat! Cocktails to die for!!! Ideal location….can’t recommend enough!
jodie wood . 2025-05-18
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Great food and drinks! Our server, Rahat, was fabulous and really attentive. Would recommend the Sunday roast dinner
Arron Deacon . 2025-05-18
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Nice gastropub on the water, amazing food and atmosphere. Jack our server was very friendly too. Would come back :)
Jason W . 2025-05-18
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Avoid if you are allergic to Sesame and nuts. They aren’t trained or willing to cater to these allergies.
Savithri Devadas . 2025-05-18
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such a lovely sunday brunch! served by Rahat who was lovely!
Betty McDermott . 2025-05-18
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Amazing food and drinks! Veggie Sunday roast was great. Beautiful roast veg and plenty of mushroom gravy. Our sever rahat was fantastic and attentive, thank you!
C Rose . 2025-05-18
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I enjoyed the place and food however upon arrival I was greeted by an East Asian man who fist bumped me and dabbed (I am a black woman) which I found inappropriate as I knew he was only doing this because of my race, instead of just greeting me with respect like he would any other person
Zuki Chatima . 2025-05-18
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Lovely bite to eat on a Sunday afternoon. Rahat was very friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much to ask for.
Rachel Jones . 2025-05-18
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Had a great evening with friends by the canal. Vir was an incredible waiter and made sure we had a lovely evening!
Hugues Martin Dit Neuville . 2025-05-17
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Lovely spot in the sunshine! Rahat was great - would recommend, food was also excellent!
Rhiannon Gale . 2025-05-17
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Viva was very attentive and dealt with our neighbouring football fans exceptionally
Emily . 2025-05-17
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Viv was exceptional. Couldn't have asked for a better waiter. Come to the Lighter man just for Viv.
James Jones . 2025-05-17
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We had a wonderful experience at The Lighterman! The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and what truly made our visit special was the service. A big thank you to Rahat, our waiter for the evening — he was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. It’s rare to come across such genuine hospitality, and Rahat really went the extra mile to make us feel looked after. Highly recommend this place, and if you get a chance, ask for Rahat — you’ll be in great hands!
Ellena Jones . 2025-05-17
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Amazing experience. Lovely staff. Went for my friends bday and had an amazing experience. Rahat was excellent, quick and friendly.
Erin Howes . 2025-05-17
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The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable and the food was delicious!
ジホンofficial . 2025-05-16
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Wonderful atmosphere!!! Rahat served us and he was absolutely amazing! We had a great wine and pizza and great service and will come back soon definitely:))
ayumi hamano . 2025-05-16
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I have wanted to visit for a while then finally I could come. Needless to say the location is great,food was brilliant! The waiter “Rahat”also gave us excellent service we could have great time Thank you
Hiromi Kanazawa . 2025-05-16
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We have just had an absolutely wonderful meal at the Lighterman. The food and cocktails were delicious and beautifully presented and all the staff, especially Leti, who served us were a delight. Definitely recommend- seated outsid in the sunshine overlooking the canal was the perfect lunchtime treat!
Carol Brooks . 2025-05-16
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Staggeringly aloof and disinterested staff across the board. Not a smile or a welcome from anyone. One asked about the meal and then walked off before someone could comment they did not get what they ordered. Attracting attention was hard and the overall vibe was they were disinterested and wanted to be elsewhere. I had been many times previously hence the choice, but will now not return
Rupert Harrow . 2025-05-16
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Does it get any better than this ? I don’t think so. In the world of waiting on does it get any better than Leti. I don’t think so.
Gavin Smith . 2025-05-16
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A wonderful place, great food by the lovely canal... perfect service, Marly was so professional and helpful, and kind.
Helena Medina . 2025-05-15
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The food and atmosphere was good. Virender our server was great and very attentive and helpful with our questions.
George Baldwin . 2025-05-15
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Great customer service and atmosphere was superb defo order the charcuterie board. Rahat who was servicing us was amazing!
Hana Alexander . 2025-05-15
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Great casual restaurant by the canal. Easy 7 minute walk (even with wheeled small suitcases) behind Kingscross Station . We found a great table that could seat 8 to 10 people outside downstairs right beside the canal
Avril Kidd . 2025-05-14
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Had a great time! The food was lovely, the spicy margarita amazing, and service was the best! Grace was so amazing and made our night perfect
Ceri O . 2025-05-14
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Food was great, but the service was just terrible. Beyond the initial order we were basically ignored. Was offered water when we ordered cocktails but water never arrived... we went and located a jug of water from the bar ourselves. Got mains which had fries but waiter disappeared without offering any condiments. No one checked in with us about the food or drinks. Eventually cleared the mains but never offered a dessert..went to the bar to ask for menu..they said I would need to find a waiter...found a waiter and they got menus but no one ever came back for the order.
Justin Firth . 2025-05-14
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Table booking didn't seem to have been registered. I had asked for an upstairs balcony table but upstairs was closed for an event. The loud music and acoustics would have made conversation impossible so my party went elsewhere.
Tom Hardy . 2025-05-14
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Great quality food and drinks in this canal side location. Service is fast and efficient and menu is updated regularly. Extensive list of cocktails and drinks - you’ll be spoiled for choice. Always busy though - book your table.
Globetrotter . 2025-05-13
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This place is absolutely amazing! The staff are so attentive. I would like to personally give thanks to Rahat for his amazing attentiveness!
Hannah Green . 2025-05-13
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Amazing service from Rahat. Great vibes! Great drinks
Lyia Sheikh . 2025-05-13
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The service was fantastic! Ibo took great care of us all evening, super accommodating, welcoming and positive attitude. Thanks Ibo for a lovely night! 🙏 Only slight downside was that it was very loud when it was full, you were struggling to hear everyone at the table.
Carolin O . 2025-05-13
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Awesome pub with really nice and cool people. You can meet a lot of people here.
Andreas Riberger . 2025-05-13
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My friend and I had an absolutely incredible lunch Sunday 11th May on the roof terrace. Service was slow but totally understandable as it was so busy. All staff were on excellent form and the food was amazing- possibly the best burger I’ve ever had. My friends veggie roast looked epic. Cocktails were divine. I’ll definitely be returning ☀️🍔🍸
Renee Davis . 2025-05-12
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Edgardo at The Lighterman was fantastic! He went above and beyond to make sure our private booking was well looked after and provided amazing service. Thanks Edgardo and team!
Joe M . 2025-05-11
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I organised a lunch for my friends baby shower. The food was excellent and the setting was lovely on a sunny day, the only thing that let the experience down was one of the waiters. My friend asked for her burger to be cooked well done as she is pregnant, when it arrived it was slightly pink. She politely asked the waiter if it could be cooked more as she’s pregnant and his response was “but it will be dry”. He then took it away and the burger was cooked more. This instantly made some of the party feel a bit uncomfortable. Once we had the food the waiter did not come back and I had to get up and ask for drinks. Other than that I would recommend.
Lauren Taylor . 2025-05-11
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Fabulous place to go. Staff were brilliant the whole time, quick, efficient, welcoming and attentive. Cocktails were great and they made the long island iced tea that wasn't on the menu. The food looked lovely. A place with a great vibe . We'll definitely be going back
S21G . 2025-05-11
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Delicious food and lovely outdoor area! Lovely drinks in the sunshine
Maddie and Bill MacHowells . 2025-05-10
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Lovely location, and Rahat was very friendly and attentive
Sophie Windsor . 2025-05-10
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Great food in the sun. Rahat was really attentive!
Grace Brown . 2025-05-10
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Lovely food and vibe. Rahat was a great server.
Ellie Bulloch . 2025-05-10
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Great outdoor spot by the river. Kinda tight on seating, do not try to bring chairs over to a table, they do not like that. Otherwise, lovely. Get someone in early to grab a table.
Taylor Phillips-Hungerford . 2025-05-10
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Rahat was amazing! Thanks for a lovely afternoon
Grace Courtney . 2025-05-10
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Lovely sun trap and drinks, Rahat was very attentive and super friendly, we had a great day out!
Rosy T . 2025-05-10
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Such a lovely evening, and fabulous service!! Rahat and Fatma were amazing, the food was delish and a great location. We keep coming back
Sarah Williams . 2025-05-09
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Great place for relaxing lunch - we sat outside by the canal and were very well served by Virender who was attentive but unobtrusive. He also dealt with an aggressive dog sitting with other customers. Food - beef tartare and chorizo flatbread was very tasty and promptly served. Only criticism was the music which was far too loud. But will definitely be going again.
Helen P . 2025-05-09
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Virender our server was great - attentive, saved me from forgetting my scarf - food & drinks were really good - quick & tasty!
Beulah Groves . 2025-05-08
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Rahat was very friendly and attentive
Georgina Smith . 2025-05-08
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I returned here recently on a sunny day and enjoyed the cocktails and a lovely chicken salad.
William W . 2025-05-08
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Rahat was fab! Felt super looked after, didn’t have to pour one drink and in the sunshine the whole time. love it!
Abby Roper . 2025-05-08
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Rahat was a superstar, so attentive, wine flowed!
Supercool Dudes . 2025-05-08
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Rahat was very tentative. Food was nice and well priced. Great for meeting friends/family/work colleagues.
Gianni Cumbo . 2025-05-07
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We had tea, delicious desserts & extremely excellent service from Vivandra sitting by the canal side.
Molly Wells . 2025-05-07
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It was a delight to be here as we had a little gathering and we choose here. The food was delicious & the drinks. We had so much fun!the workers were also amazing & smiley quick to attend to you. You need to be early otherwise all seats are sold out.
theresa agbo . 2025-05-05
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Great bar 5 minutes from Kings X station, perfect when you have time to kill before the train. Best Irish coffee and chocolate delice, not to mention a friendly and welcoming service from Vee. 10/10. Thank you.
Pete Holden . 2025-05-05
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A much better experience than we expected. Food was very good albeit a couple of dishes were Luke warm when they arrived at table. But v tasty. What made the difference was the service. Attentive but discreet service from 3 different members of staff. Thank you
Guy Napier . 2025-05-05
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The food is good, environment clean, but a little expensive, the toilet space is too small compared to the crowd that comes there which leaves you to wait on the queue for long to go in. Everything else is good, the service is 100% standard.friendly .
Voice of Triumphs. VOT . 2025-05-05
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Me and my wife very happy to have eaten here, it was very delicious special thanks to the host Estefani who helped us and edgardo who was an amazing server and Ernest who was very welcoming and helpful from the start
ahmed alsharif . 2025-05-05
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Good service, tasty food. Table next to us a bit noisy but guess everyone was enjoying the weather.
Ayodele Alamutu . 2025-05-05
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I like this place because of the location , the fact there is plenty of outside seating and it is usually easy to get a table in good weather. Inside ambience does not live up to the outside btw. Loos are poor. It is convenient for the station and an easy place to meet. Food is good enough , the sauces that come with the chips and the chips are particularly good . Been more than once but now I must call them out as the level of service is appalling. Quite simply the worst I have ever encountered and it is not improving despite reviews. Indeed it is deteriorating to an unacceptable level especially for the price point. 20 minutes for menu to arrive. Had to ask for a missing drink 3 times. Consistently ignored. Another 20 minutes for pudding menu and, despite finally being acknowledged , still no one came to get our order. Eventually we gave up trying to order and asked for the bill which , incidentally, came quickly. My nephew wanted me to deduct the service charge and I was sorely tempted but always feel sorry for those working at understaffed establishments. The bill , having come , could not then be paid. I nearly walked off without paying to generate a reaction but, instead, took it to reception. I had to wait there while the 2 staff there chatted and looked at something on their mobile. They could not have been in any doubt about my feelings. No apology . The service dragged a pleasant occasion right down. There was no excuse as not even that busy.
packyderm . 2025-05-05
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Had the wagyu burger and a couple of pints of the camden pale ale with two mates. The service from Virender was great! Service with a smile, food came really fast, and the atmosphere was on par. Would definitely recommend and will be going back again.
Kieran Wagstaff . 2025-05-04
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Rahat was brilliant and really looked after us.
Gino Mullane . 2025-05-04
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Excellent chocolate delice and Irish coffee, great service from V
Kyle Holden . 2025-05-04
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Went to a corporate event here and was really wowed by the attentive service. Marly and Davide were really fab hosts! Thank you for looking after us so well :)
Esmé Ashia-Mathieson . 2025-05-02
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Good food and environment at a company event i attended here. Highlight was our server Edgardo who was very friendly, professional and attentive to our needs. Would recommend
Murray Cox . 2025-05-01
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