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Bumbles Restaurant

16 Buckingham Palace rd, London SW1W 0QP, England
020 7828 2903
Ranked #98 of 9,846 restaurants in London
4.5 of 5 stars 251 Reviews
Hours:
Wed - Sun 12:00 - 15:00
Wed - Mon 17:00 - 22:30
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Victoria
Description: In the quintessentially English setting of Buckingham Palace Road in London, near to Victoria station, Bumbles has been consistently refining its menu of British classics for over four decades. Inside, the elegant interior is offset by bright strokes of red on the walls, while candles and soft white seating give the restaurant a cosy and relaxed ambience. The meat is locally sourced within Britain and used to produce some of Bumbles' most beloved dishes, such as Fillet of Speyside Beef served with potato rosti, button mushrooms and a whisky cream sauce. Equally popular choices include Braised Miller's Pig's Trotter served with chanterelle mushrooms, crispy ham hock and red wine sauce, as well as Beetroot Risotto with horseradish crème fraiche and toasted walnuts. For special occasions a private dining and function room is also available, making Bumbles an excellent dining venue for both an exceptional meal and a fantastic celebration.
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Hohenfels, Germany
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

This was by far the best food that my mother, sister and I had during our time in London. Everything we ordered was so delicious. I had the chicken and it just melted off the bone. Service was attentive and helpful. Please don't skip out on dessert! Not only was the dessert fantastic but the presentation was amazing. I highly... More

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Southampton
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We were looking for a venue for 8 people for a business dinner and we found this online. The restaurant doesn’t look much from the outside but the food was fantastic and the prices were very reasonable. We were seated downstairs, which was more appealing than the upstairs area, and we chose from the Al La Carte menu. Although there’s... More

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London, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

I'd always intended to try Bumbles but for one reason or another I'd never quite made it - but I'm glad I have now and this has suddenly become my favourite British restaurant. Service was friendly and unrushed, whilst the food was outstanding at a very reasonable price. The exterior is a bit underwhelming and whilst the interior won't set... More

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Worth
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I have visited this restaurant several times and have never been disappointed. It is not the cheapest of places to eat but maybe considering the location that is not surprising. Service is good and the quality of food is good. Probably the only downside is that the wines are on the expensive side. It is a relaxing atmosphere and unhurried.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

Good food and great value for lunch. Small resturant, friendly service. Close to Victoria Station. Well located if you are going to the Queen's Gallery or the Royal Mews.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

I took a bit of a gamble and brought a Groupon voucher after reading such good reviews and experienced a lovely meal with great service. We had the 7 course "Taste of Britain" menu which at £38 for two people thought was outstanding value. There was a bit of a wait between courses but we didn't mind as it gave... More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

We purchased a Groupon voucher for this restaurant - £38 for a 7 course taste of Britain menu for 2 people. Having taken a risk, but after reading such good reviews, we went here for an early Friday night dinner and were not disappointed. The egg and bacon filo parcel with spring asparagus and deep fried halloumi were particularly delicious.... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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Without doubt, this is the very best restaurant in the area, good food, value for money, and lovely staff.

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Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We went to Bumbles, and it was beautiful. From the outside we were not expecting such wonderful food and brilliant service. We had the alacarte two courses for £19.95. The duck was lovely, so imaginative and creative too. The prix fix £10 looked excellent value, but for us the alacarte was what made this restaurant so good. Fantastic gem of... More

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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We went here for a birthday, there were 9 of us and we took over most of the restaurant. We all had the two courses for £19.50. The starters came reasonable quickly and were amazing. The problem then arose when we were waiting for our main courses. The first one took ages to arrive and they only brought food for... More

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