The Soak in City of London, Westminster

Nice building and interior. Pretty basic food made to look nice. Good service but, putting 15% service charge on the bill is a bit of a cheeky.

Insaf was brilliant, quick w keep topping us up and got me lit candled birthday cake !! Brilliant experience x

Deepak was great ! Great food and atmosphere.

This restaurant has a very beautiful decor, a nice atmosphere with good background music. The waiters are smiling (we had Deepak as a waiter, he was very good) it is not very very expensive just a little in short I give 5 stars for everything I said and for respecting the instructions that we asked the waiter in short I recommend you all to come

The Soak was a lovely place to eat with delicious food and a nice decor. Insaf was a friendly waiter and we had a lovely experience overall.

Our waiter Alex was so attentive and helpful in deciding what to order from the menu. Between two of us we ordered the 3 dishes for £25 and the tofu sharing buns, all to share. It was plenty food for the two of us (and we can eat)! The cocktails look incredible too. Highly recommend!

Great food and fantastic service! Thanks Deepak

Loved the experience. Insaf was the waiter and did a phenomenal job

Excellent quality food and cocktails. Refined environment and very refined aesthetics of the dishes. Small portions and high price, but it's worth it if you decide to spoil yourself for an evening!

Great place to eat or drink I recommend

My family and I went here for the first time, and we enjoyed everything, from the food that was exquisite and, especially, our waiter Isaf was very kind, professional and he cared for us very much. This is a great place for an amazing dinner.

We really enjoyed our meal at this place. We love Thai food and it was wonderful. The service from Mani was wonderful as he ensured we were always catered for and knew we had a show to get to so made sure our food was a priority. We would definitely go back.

Very friendly atmosphere, good music and overall vibe is positive

Great food and service. A lovely place to dine!

Very friendly welcome, delicious and plentiful dishes, very reasonable price

Excellent service. Fawzia was fantastic. Cocktails and food awesome. Will come again

Brilliant atmosphere for a cocktail, if you are catching a show nearby or in the area !! We ordered Pina colada & Long island ice tea, both had too much ice and were quite ordinary 😕

Our waiter Mani was lovely. Great service!!!!

Thank you Fawzia! excellent service to

Excellent service with very pleasant service! We will definitely be back again.

Amazing vibes great food 10/10 would recommend. Insaf was a great waiter!

Nice place, cool atmosphere, service was really good (our waiter Mani looked after us very well).

Many was an excellent host, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit

Enjoyed our service; Insaf was delightful and our meal was delicious

The waiter Ansif was very attentive to our needs and was always available

We had the monday menu which was great food at a nice, affordable price. We weren't big fans of the calamari, but everything else tasted amazing. We barely had to wait for the next round of food either. The service felt a little bit lacking whenever our empty plates were taken away. Not asking how the food was, how we're experiencing it, if we wanted more drinks etc. One thing we found slightly odd was getting a big spoon for our small desserts. I'd personally recommend giving a small fork. We mentioned this to Alex, who had been serving us well whenever he came by, and he said that he would discuss it with the rest of staff. He definitely raised the stars for 'The Soak'. We would most definitely come eat here again if he were the one serving us.

Insaf was a great host. Food was great!

This is a a very nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food. I originally came due to it's convenient location but left wanting to return to try more of the offered items!

Living in Victoria I always walked right past this place. But I booked a visit and wasnt disappointed. The high ceilings and big windows were amazing. The bar prices not too extorsionate. Good drinks menu. Tall tables at the bar area. Table service at the bar was good. I had also booked a table for dinner and sat in a bay. Menu was good and food was filling, tasty and worth the money. I'll go again.. classy place and worthy of a visit.

While we were being served, our waiter Ansif was very time efficient and a lovely person

Excellent location for a pre theatre dinner. We were served by Mani who was lovely; attentive without being intrusive and timely in attending when needed.

We had a really lovely server called Mani, he was super attentive and friendly, really made us feel at ease. Thank you so much Mani xx

Deepak, was a legend, basically suggested I tweak my order on my request and I wasn’t disappointed. Great service and amazing food

Absolutely beautiful decor, excellent food and equally wonderful service (from Mani!) Top effort Mani!! Definitely be coming back :-)

amazing food and super friendly staff, our waiter mani was brilliant! will definitely be back!!

Lovely time at this restaurant and well looked after by Deepak :-) beautiful food and stunning building

We had a great time at the Soak catching up with colleagues after work. Food and cocktails are amazing and the service was excellent. Favourite place!

Insaf waa our server today and he took great care of us and was very friendly! we had the veg biryani and kids pasta and it was amazing! Would definately come back here!

What a great restaurant it’s so lively cocktails are fabulous and the food delish Best of all the service Nicest staff

I recently had the misfortune of dining at The Soak, and it was an incredibly disappointing experience from start to finish. Upon arrival, we ordered water, and after requesting ice separately, we discovered a fly in one of the glasses. When we brought this to the attention of the staff, the response was dismissive, with one staff member suggesting that the fly could have fallen from above us. Needless to say, it was not the response we expected in such a situation. We also ordered four separate meals, and sadly, two of them were not up to standard. The food didn’t live up to expectations, but it was the service that really left a sour taste. To make matters worse, when it came time to pay, we faced issues due to Nationwide banking being down, which was affecting customers nationwide. After multiple attempts to pay and explaining the situation to the staff, we were met with a complete lack of understanding. Eventually, we were able to settle the payment, but by that point, the poor service and dismissive attitude had completely ruined the experience. Based on this visit, we will not be returning to The Soak. It’s unfortunate, as the restaurant has potential, but the lack of professionalism and poor service has left us with no desire to revisit.

We are staying at the hotel, so this was an easy choice. Jeremy was absolutely amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We would definitely come back when in town

Edmond, and his very professional staff, did an excellent job delivering a great experience, food, and crafted drinks.

Cozy place and quality food and drinks. Great service.

The atmosphere was great for our family lunch linkup on a Sunday. Very chilled music,welcoming staff and good food.

Birthday celebration with my family was really lovely here. Thanks to Samyukta, Jeban, Alex and Jeremy for making my experience here at The Soak an amazing one. Great tasting food, lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff.

We had a lovely birthday lunch! Food was delicious, staff very attentive, beautiful surroundings and atmosphere very chilled. I'd definitely recommend.

Excellent and very satisfying service friendly approachable service of Jeremy . Food was good specially the dumplings, Very nice cozy and good ambience. The cakes was delicious 5⭐️🤩

Deepak, Alex and fawzia made us feel really welcomed and the food was amazing

My dining experience was truly exceptional. From the moment we entered, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff made us feel great and thanks Deepak for taking care of us! The menu offered a delightful array of dishes and the cocktails JUST AMAZING !!!

Fui con dos amigos un domingo para el brunch sin fondo y no podía fallarlo. El prosecco fue recargado constantemente por personal de espera muy atento y la comida era deliciosa. Tuvimos dos cursos generosos y todos quedaron realmente impresionados. El ambiente era frío, lo que nos permitió tener una gran puesta al día. Recomendaría encarecidamente The Soak.

I had a lovely meal at Soak with my girlfriend and family, and I want to give a big thank you to our waiter Deepak. He made sure we had everything we needed, recommended some great dishes, and was happy to help with any special requests. His service was fast, polite, and made our evening even better. It’s not often you find such great service, and we really appreciated it. Deepak, you did a brilliant job thank you! We’ll definitely be coming back to Soak.

This is my little piece of heaven. I stopped by after work one evening. I did feel a little out of place. However, the staff are amazing, very friendly, and welcoming. I was escorted to the lovely lounge bar by Antonio, the manager, i had a classic margarita, and it was mixed to perfection, in fact it's the best margarita I've had in a long while. I enjoy tequila and started chatting to Antonio about it, who then proceeded to make me a mezcal sour, from scratch. It was a fabulous evening, I've been back again and was treated beautifully, again, with wonderful service and lovely staff. I will be taking my daughter there for birthday cocktails on Friday evening. Update 17/03/25 I took my daughter on Friday 14th March, it was her 20th birthday. Antonio and his amazing team were wonderful. He had put balloons on our table. She was given a lovely piece of cake with a sparkler and a glass of fizz. She was treated to Antonio's 5 star service, along with all the wonderful servers and expert bar tender, to make her evening very special. This is my most favourite place in the whole of London because it doesn't have to be a special occasion for Antonio and his amazing team to make you feel special. 😍❤️

Excelente servicio de Alex - muchas gracias! Hermoso lugar, servicio Greta y comida encantadora - gran relación calidad-precio. Gracias.

Vaya, ¡qué tarde increíble! Todo el personal es muy atento y nos atendió tan bien. La comida era deliciosa y en un entorno tan hermoso. Mani en particular hizo nuestra visita tan especial. Volveremos : )

The waiter Maní attended us and was very attentive and friendly!

Relaxed, fast service great food. Mani was excellent! Try the squid ink dumplings!!

The Dim Sum was absolutely delicious! And the staff were extremely friendly - thank you!!

As part of a group having a meal, to start I ordered a cocktail, Long Island Ice Tea - considering it’s mostly alcohol if there was more half a tea spoon of alcohol I’d be amazed. Then I had the half chicken, triple cooked chips amazing, the rest of what was on the plate was as appetising as a dish cloth.

Came here this afternoon for cocktails with friends for a birthday party, absolutely loved the atmosphere and the staff was very efficient and friendly! I would definitely recommend this place.

Edmond and Manni are great, polite, and friendly, but Antonio ensured everything was perfect on our multiple visits. Smoked old fashioned was perfect, Godfather made with Blue Label was smooth as silk, wife’s strawberry daiquiris were made to perfection and my daughter enjoyed her Shirley Temple. Food is phenomenal.

Always a fun time at Soak. Mani takes great care of everybody!!

The Clermont Hotel is in London’s Victoria Station. It contains bars and restaurants very handy if you want to be near your train departure or if you’re waiting for someone to arrive. The Soak Bar is where we decided to go. We were looked after so well by the staff. Our table wasn’t near anyone else and we were attentively waited upon. We shared a bottle of wine and some dinner. They have Ping Pong dim sum and it was excellent. The fried chicken balls were the hit of the evening. They play music in the bar, but it isn’t that intrusive. Lively atmosphere and we had a lovely time. When it came time to leave, we went to the Victoria Station exit and caught our trains with time to spare.

Lovely food at a fair price with very good service from Mani.

Server was Mani, fantastic and extremely kind, quick with service and very attentive. Food was fantastic and the atmosphere was very welcoming and enjoyable

Insal and all the team were super friendly and great service. V yummy food.

Thank you to Jevan,the staff who served us. The food is succulent and the atmosphere was amazing! I highly recommend it!

The food was super delicious and the ambience was great. I highly recommended this to family and friends. Jevan served us well.

One of my absolute favourite spots, this bar and restaurant never disappoints. The service is consistently wonderful, and the team always goes above and beyond to make every visit a great experience. The space itself is beautifully decorated, with a warm and stylish ambiance that works equally well for a relaxed meal, a few drinks at the bar, or even a quiet coffee while catching up on work. The cocktails are excellent, expertly made with quality ingredients, and the food is always spot on. Whether you’re stopping by for a full meal, a quick drink, or just need a comfortable spot to get some work done, this place has it all. A special shoutout to Anastasia, who always takes great care of us—her attention to detail and friendly service make all the difference. Highly recommend!

The food was first class. I had a Soak burger and my wife had a mix of Ping Pong dumplings. The burger was very good but I wish I too had gone for the dumplings. They were scrumptious, ideal for sharing and provided a range of tastes. The service was perfect also. Maini, our server was attentive without being intrusive and was helpful and good humoured. We were in a rush to get to a show and Maini did a great job of moving things along while not neglecting the service. Will visit again.

Lovely restaurant in The Clermont hotel. Food is always great, fun atmosphere, and the service is always top notch. Mani in particular is exemplary - he really cares about attention to detail.

Lovely dessert with a chilled atmosphere and great service!

Aperitivo con vista stupenda Abbiamo ordinato solo bevande ma i piatti sembravano deliziosi I cocktail erano molto buoni

The food is amazing, we got salmon, beef and fish&chips, my youngest one got mini beef burger and everything taste perfect. We liked the interior and I would like to thank our waiter Mani. He was a professional and very pleasant.

We had dinner at The Soak a couple of times and never got disappointed: the service was on point (special mention to Insaf in particular and his coworkers), the dishes were delicious and we barely finished our plates. A place to go if you are around, even just for a drink.

Mani was a great server. Very friendly and attentive. Thanks mani!

The food was great, the service from Ifsan was impeccable. I would highly recommend it!

Insaf and team were very friendly and engaging. They made sure we had all we needed.

Deepak served us and he was great Loved the food and service

A bit of noise in the background. Waiter named Depak was very nice and good

Deepak was a very helpful and pleasant server, I will return again

Lovely place, great food, and top class service from our friend Deepak! Top man!

Reservé el almuerzo del domingo para una fiesta de 20. Estaba muy contento de que todos estábamos alojados en una mesa larga en el encantador comedor. La comida era muy buena, el personal era absolutamente brillante - eficiente, amable y servicial. Un almuerzo excelente y relajado - muchas gracias.

Staff were lovely and food was great!

Attentive professional and highly service focussed. Incredible food and cocktails - the whole team were working in harmony - Insaf- was excellent 👌 as were the others - you get a clear sense there is good management behind this well oiled hospitality machine. Five stars

Beautifully decorated restaurant and bar. Cocktails/food were delicious, service spot on. I cannot recommend The Soak enough. The staff went above and beyond to make our visit truly memorable. Thank you so much!

Amazing atmosphere and very nice food. Close to Victoria Palace Theatre as well.

An excellent, quiet retreat ideally located near Victoria Station.

The decor and atmosphere are amazing. Our server was really good. My steak was over cooked, but my wife's fish and chips came out great. The drinks were very well done, and the dessert was very tasty. I would absolutely recommend this place.

Antonio was an absolute superstar, he was so attentive at our bottomless brunch, our drinks were always full and he always served with a smile. Food was absolutely lovely too. Would definitely recommend.

My mother and I came here as tourists after our day trip returned to the coach station. She had the curry and I had the fish and chips, we both enjoyed our meals. She found the curry to be the right amount of spice, I found the fish to be breaded well and with a light crisp texture (not wet/uncooked batter). The wait staff was phenomenal and answered every question we could have (as travelers it tends to be a lot). Overall great experience!

Service was wonderful , staffs were ever welcoming and polite . I came with my family and friend . The interior and dinning area was superb, all the started and main course were delicious and ofcourse the drink especially cocktail. Overall great location in central london and easy access to train station. All the staff were very good.

An amazing lunch with family. The decor, location, food quality, choice and service were all 5 star.

Unfortunately, my visit to The Soak was a huge disappointment. The service was absolutely terrible – the waiter was incredibly rude and unprofessional. When they served us soup, it was disgusting. We brought this to the waiter’s attention, and instead of handling the situation politely, he curtly told us, “You have to pay.” While I didn’t mind paying, it was the attitude and lack of respect that was shocking. The rest of the food was mediocre at best – I’d rate it a 3 out of 5. For a restaurant in this price range, I expected much better service, food quality, and professionalism. I will not be returning and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience.

An unique fine dining experience.

If you are considering hosting a private event on this venue, be extra careful. They use several tactics that will result in you paying way more than you should. And if you refuse, they are happy to embarass you in front of your guests. Never more.

Were supposed to go for brunch to celebrate our friends birthday and we were refused Bottomless Brunch unless ALL on the table had it. We were a group of 6 people, only 4 of us wanted it and 2 were not drinking and wanted to order from normal menu. They said it was not possible so we offered to split the table as solution and two tabs, and they still would not let us so we had no other choice than to leave. Really disappointed, terrible management and service.

Excellent value for money regarding the menu. Lovely venue, comfortable and spacious. Best aspect though is the superb service. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Cannot recommend enough. Didn't want to leave!

We had dinner here just before Christmas and will definitely return. There's not doubt it was a wee bit hectic in the run-up to the holidays but the food was tasty and reasonably priced for the location and the staff, whilst a bit up against it with the Christmas crowds, did a good job and the atmosphere was lovely. It's quite loud in there, the acoustics see to that, but that only adds to the great atmosphere. I don't drink but I hear the cocktails are great!

Met friends here for lunch and what a great venue, close to the station and the theatre. The portions were large and our meals were excellent. Great service and great cocktails. Even popped back in for a post theatre cocktail!

The worst meal I have ever had and such a shame as the surroundings and hotel (we’re guests) are lovely. Waiters had no idea about gluten free menu. Edamame beans had to be sent back as cold, stringy and tasteless. Chicken was like boiled fat. Absolutely disgusting