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7:00 am - 10:00 am12:00 pm - 3:00 pm6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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7:00 am - 10:00 am12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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7:00 am - 10:00 am12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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7:00 am - 10:00 am12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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7:00 am - 10:00 am12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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7:00 am - 10:00 am12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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7:00 am - 10:00 am12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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British
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Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
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Menu
Prawn cocktail, lobster jelly, avocado wasabi puree, crispy shallots
GBP20
Orkney scallop pot-au-feu, preserved lemons, salsify puree
GBP20
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Under the direction of celebrated Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton, Berners Tavern is a gastronomic gem in a truly breathtaking setting. Conveniently situated in the London EDITION in Fitzrovia, we offer a contemporary British menu that is simple yet elegant, using the very best products in the British Isles.
CUISINES
British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
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John F
Vancouver28 contributions
Jan 2025 • couples
Upscale eatery (though several patrons in casual dress, even jeans on a chilly.) Impressive formal decor, making it quite noisy, though conversation was not impeded too much.)
We started with cocktails (a satisfactorily dry Martini with Plymouth Navy Strength gin was excellent), as was the Midas Touch with cynar, Macallen 12 and pear eau de vie.)
For starters a mushroom soup was putstang though tuna tartare in a poke- like preparation was a bit overwhelmed by soy.
A venison loin n a port wine reduction was quite tender but the sauce somehow managed to be similarly overwhelming. It was rescued by truffle mashed potatoes, though. The standout was Berners’s version of Mac and Cheese with poached lobster: Rich, creamy, with no lack of lobstery deliciousness. The small loaves of bread with truffle butter were perfect and necessary for mopping up the various sauces.
We did not have desert and four chocolate truffles were complimentary and topped off the meal nicely.
An unfortunately thin glass of vino nobile de Montepulciano did little for the venison but a glass of chablis paired well with the Mac and cheese.
Total cost for two was a steep
GBP230 including the automatic 13.5% service charge. Service was impeccable and our server was not working not only affable but multilingual, too (English, French and some German.)
All-in-all a good experience if you’re looking for a posh meal out London, though overpriced.
Written 18 January 2025
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Claudia M
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
I had dinner at this splendid restaurant on the occasion of my birthday.
The room is enchanting and evocative, ideal not only for dinners as a couple (the furnishings make the atmosphere very romantic), but also for dinners with friends.
The cost is high (this was to be expected in Soho anyway), but the food is absolutely up to par and fully met all our expectations, both from an aesthetic point of view (all the dishes were well presented) and in terms of taste. and quality of ingredients.
A special mention goes to Shakira, who, with her attention and kindness, made my thirtieth birthday celebration special.
I recommend it and will definitely return.
Written 21 January 2024
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Paul Walters
Gentile Claudia M,
Grazie infinite per la tua meravigliosa recensione!
Siamo felicissimi che tu abbia trascorso il tuo compleanno da noi e che l'esperienza sia stata all'altezza delle tue aspettative. Ci impegniamo costantemente per offrire un ambiente incantevole e un servizio impeccabile, e siamo lieti che tu abbia apprezzato l'atmosfera romantica della sala e la qualità dei piatti.
Saremo sicuramente lieti di accoglierti di nuovo nel nostro ristorante e faremo in modo che il tuo prossimo soggiorno sia altrettanto speciale.
Cordiali saluti,
Fernando Paredes Moldenhauer, General Manager, Berners Tavern
Written 27 March 2024
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RTB-name
Bethlehem67 contributions
July 2024 • friends
Exemplary service - great food.
When your tap water is filled up just as swiftly as your bottled water or wine you know it’s a team of high class professionals serving you.
We were made to feel very welcome, our table was ready for us and the wait team polite, attentive, friendly and appropriately jokey.
Food was exquisite- meat perfectly cooked, Mac and Cheese creamy and tasty and the gnocchi fresh and smooth.
Written 12 July 2024
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John P
London170 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
Loud thumping music has replaced the once finer elegant background tunes.
A 175ml glass of Whispering Angel rose is £20 which is equivalent to £85 a bottle or a 500% mark up over the £15 price you can pay when supermarkets are giving an offer.
On the plus side the food was good quality and well prepared.
I ordered from the two course menu but decided to only have one course. I told the waiter I was happy to pay the fixed price for the two courses but the waiter said it was ‘mandatory’ for me to have two courses and he had to bring me something else to eat even though I didn’t want it. Bizarre! A lengthy exchange of words ensued going around in circles until someone more senior agreed much to my relief that I could pay for two courses but only eat one. I wish they would adopt the same illogical policy for their criminal wine prices.
I left feeling puzzled and won’t be returning in a hurry.
Written 10 September 2024
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Paul Walters
Dear John P,
Thank you for your feedback and for acknowledging the quality of the food. We’re sorry to hear that the music and pricing affected your experience. We understand the music wasn't to your taste, and we did our best to adjust the volume to make your visit more comfortable.
Regarding the two-course menu, our intention was to offer the best value, and there may have been a misunderstanding about your options. We apologize for any confusion and are glad it was resolved in the end.
We appreciate your input and will use it to improve our service.
Warm regards,
Fernando Paredes Moldenhauer, General Manager, Berners Tavern
Written 11 October 2024
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BeachBoy2009
Toronto33 contributions
July 2024 • friends
The reviews were great and the restaurant is very beautiful. We were very much looking forward to a dinner that matched the hype and the ambiance of the restaurant.
Unfortunately the meal was so bad that the manager tried her feeble best to make up the terrible 110 pound steak by providing us with a one half inch version of a ribeye steak as a substitute. As well I later received a note telling me how well I will be looked after if I return. However, I do not live in London so it would be quite a while before I might return. I did then correspond with the manager and suggest that she should have either taken the terrible steak off the check or offer a credit towards a future meal. No response at all.
Don't believe the hype in the paid for reviews. This is a mediocre restaurant with marginal food. And very poor management.
Written 2 September 2024
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Paul Walters
Dear BeachBoy2009,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad you found the restaurant beautiful and had high expectations based on the positive reviews. We work hard to create a welcoming atmosphere, and it's nice to know that the ambiance resonated with you.
However, we're deeply sorry to hear that your dining experience did not meet those expectations, particularly regarding the quality of your steak and the handling of the situation. It's clear we fell short in delivering the exceptional meal and service you deserved, and for that, we sincerely apologize.
We’re especially sorry to hear that your follow-up communication went unanswered. This is not the level of attentiveness we aim for, and we will be addressing this with our management team to ensure better communication in the future.
Although we understand that you may not return to London soon, should your travels bring you back, we’d love the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a dining experience that better reflects the high standards we strive for. Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us to improve.
Warm regards,
Fernando Paredes Moldenhauer, General Manager, Berners Tavern
Written 11 October 2024
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Srirupa G
London3 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
We attended Sunday Lunch. We were welcomed and made to feel very comfortable. As my wife was expecting and celebrating her birthday, the staff went over and above to ensure it was a memorable occasion. In addition to gifting us complimentary deserts, the staff took a family photo of us and printed it with a special note wishing us all the best. Special thanks for Guha for all his efforts. We look forward to visiting again very soon.
Written 3 December 2024
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GG
Canada16 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
We visited Berner's Tavern and were immediately impressed by the beautiful interior. As soon as we sat down, however, we were immediately pressed to order wine, which we did but the servers kept returning, interrupting our dinner with friends, to push expensive wines on us when the first one wasn't even done and the meal has not even been ordered. Food was ok, but way overpriced for what we got and nothing to write home about. Our biggest complaint is the extremely aggressive pushing of wine/alcohol, driving up our bill more than double spent on other gorgeous London restaurants.
Written 14 March 2023
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Travelling Salesman
England37 contributions
Dec 2024 • business
The restaurant interior is fantastic The staff are very attentive and polite. The menu is quite limited, but there is something on it for everyone and the food itself is simply delicious. The wine list is very good with something to suit most budgets and tastes.
Written 5 December 2024
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Ivan
San Juan6 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
This restaurant has a nice, classic decor and an impressive wine list. However, service was very slow and the meal was average at best. Further, it took the waiter almost twenty minutes just to take our order for drinks and another twenty to thirty minutes to take our meal order. We noticed that the manager and the head waiter were more interested in attending the VIP couple sitting next to our table to the point where the manager sat almost next to us to speak with the other couple. It was rude and unpleasant for us.
Written 25 March 2024
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Paul Walters
Dear igmarrero123,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
I am delighted to hear that you appreciated our restaurant's ambiance and wine selection. However, I am sincerely sorry to learn about the delays in service and the lackluster dining experience you encountered.
Rest assured, we take your concerns seriously, and I have addressed them with our team to ensure that all our guests receive the attentive service they deserve.
Your feedback helps us to improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much more enjoyable experience in the future.
Warm regards,
Fernando Paredes Moldenhauer, General Manager, Berners Tavern
Written 2 April 2024
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kknive
Oslo42 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
This is an absolutely fantastic place! From the architecture to the atmosphere and of course the food. We had the fillet steak and risotto with a perfectly paired bottle of pinot Noir from Oregon - a great recommendation from the sommelier Ricardo🍷👌 This will be one of our go to places the next time we are in the area. Highly recommended.
Written 14 January 2024
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Paul Walters
Dear kknive,
Thank you immensely for your wonderful review!
We are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience with us, from the ambiance to the culinary delights and the expert guidance of our sommelier, Ricardo. We take great pride in curating memorable dining experiences, and we are delighted to have earned your recommendation.
We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the area!
Warm regards,
Fernando Paredes Moldenhauer, General Manager, Berners Tavern
Written 27 March 2024
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sabrina c
Milan43 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
The waiting time was very long. We ordered drinks but we did not get them. We asked twice but nothing. We asked the menu for the dessert instead we were given the list of apetizers. We requested our coat but twice we got them wrong.
The place is very cool, the meat was very good but Im afraid to say that the attention to customers is very weak.
Written 16 February 2024
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Paul Walters
Dear 264sabrinac,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and the quality of our meat. However, we're genuinely sorry to learn about the lapses in our service during your visit. Providing attentive and efficient service is paramount to us, and we apologize for falling short of your expectations.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we'll be taking immediate steps to address the issues you've raised with our team to ensure that such incidents are not repeated. We hope for the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with the exceptional dining experience you deserve.
Warm regards,
Fernando Paredes Moldenhauer, General Manager, Berners Tavern
Written 2 April 2024
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mags
London1 contribution
Nov 2023 • friends
Been to Berners inn on several occasions for lunch and dinner. The food and service has always been good although wine is slightly overpriced. However went for lunch last weekend with visiting US friends The restaurant was only 20% full. The food was awful.
My friends starters were all good my pork pie starter was tasteless, worst Sunday lunch, Luke warm main meal reheated potatoes that almost bounced off the plate. @£90 a head with wine not on. Service was good . Didn’t complain at time as didn’t want to spoil celebration. When mentioned to friends after all agreed. Wrote to restaurant that evening apologised and offered me a glass of champagne on my next visit. Think not!!!!! Very disappointed don’t go for Sunday lunch.
Written 21 November 2023
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Paul Walters
Dear Coastal44775280330,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
I was delighted to hear that you have enjoyed our food and service on previous visits. I was truly disappointed however to read about your last experience with us and sincerely apologize for falling short of your expectations. As such a regular guest of ours, your feedback is invaluable to us. We understand the importance of delivering consistently exceptional experiences and regret that we did not meet our usual standards on this occasion.
We truly value your loyalty and would love the opportunity to make amends. Please do reach out to me directly on your next visit to the Berners Tavern and I ensure it exceeds all expectations. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for a flawless dining experience.
Warm regards,
Paul Walters
Written 9 January 2024
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ahsd
25 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Sunday February 25th table for two, I think our server had no less than 10 tables, needless to say, service was poor to say the least. Not sure why you would staff such a lovely restaurant so poorly, certainly wasn’t worth the money, no one filled up water classes, empty plates sat and took long to be cleared, no follow up on meals served. There were more staff in the bar than the restaurant. I wouldn’t bother to return.
If you are short staffed, tell me before you seat me, then I can make decision on whether to spend 200 pounds on a poor experience, would have preferred a beer and pizza in the Hotel bar, and spent much less and had far better service.
Written 1 March 2024
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Paul Walters
Dear ahsd,
We deeply regret the disappointing experience you had during your recent visit to our restaurant. It's disheartening to hear that our service fell short of your expectations and that you felt neglected due to the high workload of your server.
Please accept our sincerest apologies for the lapses in service, including the slow response in refilling water glasses and clearing empty plates. We understand the importance of attentive and efficient service, and we're truly sorry for failing to deliver on this occasion.
Your feedback regarding staffing levels is greatly appreciated, and we'll be reviewing our staffing arrangements to ensure that such issues are addressed promptly. We understand the value of transparency and will strive to communicate any staffing constraints to our guests before seating them.
We hope for the opportunity to regain your trust and welcome you back for a much-improved dining experience in the future.
Warm regards,
Fernando Paredes Moldenhauer, General Manager, Berners Tavern
Written 2 April 2024
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tasty1111
London380 contributions
Apr 2021 • family
We come here every now and then as a lovely go to celebration venue. Beautiful room, perfect round table for 6 and always great service.
Sadly on this occasion the usual wow factor came up well short on the plate.
The pork pie starter at £18 used to be a party piece. A large crust slice of pie carved at the table with quenelles of mustards made at the table. Pickled radish, onion and salad accompanied it. Sadly a small uninspiring slice of pie,a couple of token quenelles and no theatre even though the chutney was delicious.Don’t have it unless they improve it back to what it was.
Burrata and crab soup were very good as was the lovely bread.
Then came the meat fest chateaubriand x2 and cote de boeuf. What a shame one of the chateaus was so rare it went back twice while the other was perfect. The trouble with sharing is 2 of the group had to wait and it really spoiled there meal and made the rest of us a bit guilty cracking on.The cote de boeuf hadn’t been rested enough so blood started leaking on to the table as we waited. If its being served on a wooden block either rest it longer or get a block with a drain !
Service was good until we paid the bill and then we might as well have been invisible as the main staff had either moved on or gone ! Always nice to get a big goodbye when you leave and possibly a “ sorry about the steak”.
£600 bill for 6 is not cheap and though we had some fun I just wondered how the chefs on the pass when carving the beef could not see one was perfect and one wasn’t. They always say the measure of a good restaurant is if they can cook a good steak and on this occasion they couldn’t.
I know its a first world problem but expensive cuts need careful cooking otherwise whats the point?
I do love this place and hope its a blip we will be back.
Written 12 July 2021
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Giada C
Rome3 contributions
July 2023 • family
We dined at Berners Tavern on Thursday night for a special occasion. The staff made sure everything was perfect, the mac and cheese was very tasty and the meat main courses as well. A special thanks to the sommelier Francesco and Salvatore who took care of us by recommending us the best choice of wines! I would definitely recommend for a wonderful evening in a great venue, 5 star🌟
Written 22 July 2023
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