David Pakman
Great spot for afternoon tea, more reasonably priced than many in the city. Way too much sweet vs savory in the afternoon tea, but that's more how it is in London rather than an issue here in particular. Everything was very good
Joanna McKeogh
We only came here for lunch. We sat outside. It's great to be able to watch, but the space is a bit limited. The service was excellent. The waitress was very human & funny. On that day, there was a special waiter's race, which ran all the way down the road. We were in the best position to watch them all go by. A big crowd gathered to watch. The food was excellent and the wine was great. I didn't go inside, but I definitely will do next time. A great location and one worth visiting.
so so
Solid tea and scones and cakes. If you do go, it’s much better value to order all the individuals under the cream tea section, rather than the actual afternoon tea. The cream tea items were cheaper and in larger quantities than the normal afternoon tea set. We got three sets for 7 people, and it was more than enough! If you do get it, the finger sandwiches are quite good and you can probably order an additional set of those if you like savory.
The ambiance of the restaurant was quite nice and vintage aesthetic and stuff. Overall, great time eating the scones and blueberry cheesecake and finger sandwiches.
fernando babilonia
I went to the diner and didn't stay here. It was the only breakfast spot I could find Saturday morning in the area. I had an omelette which came with toast their butter was fabulous as was the ice caffeinated beverage I ordered. The wait staff was polite and attentive as well. Glad I dropped by while on my trip.
Malwina Rog
If you are planning to visit on a weekend, certainly bookings are needed. We booked for Saturday night at 8pm and it was definitely a full house. Regardless, we were served very quickly and had a great time. If you are coming as a party of 3 or more, the seats by the windows are fantastic. We found that seats for tables of two are a bit crammed because they are trying to maximise the customers turnover
The only big downside to the service was a manager stopping us before we were leaving saying we didn’t pay. Long story short, it turned out they charged us for another table so our table still looked as if it’s unpaid on their system. Thank god we kept the receipt. The manager has sorted the issue fairly quickly but it certainly was embarrassing to be stopped by staff member saying we didn’t pay, straight after we paid two minutes ago. Make sure you check the charges as they seem to be confused at times with table numbers.
Our greek waiter was phenomenal, he was very helpful and knew the menu inside out. His wine knowledge was super impressive too. The food was great, even my vegan burger was very tasty. It would be great if they introduce some vegan desserts as I didn’t see any.
Chris Nisbet
Location on Dean Street, in Soho, and the service were both really good.
The inside looked quite comfy and appealing. The outside seating was very cramped, although the people either side of us were very friendly.
Unfortunately, sitting outside made all customers targets for the street beggars. Although, I have to say, they were all so friendly and some had great personalities and senses of humour.
Didn't eat here or stay overnight, but I would certainly try both in the future.
Tsenka Georgieva
The location is simply fantastic, with the option to sit outside and soak up the lively atmosphere of the bustling street. The charm of Dean Street Townhouse extends beyond its prime location. The food and drinks were nothing short of amazing. The menu offers a delightful selection of dishes that cater to various tastes, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. The attentive staff added to the overall positive experience, providing excellent service throughout the evening.
Irene Compte (Prosivendola)
We only experienced the bar, a very chic option amongst the many options in the nice sogo area. The restaurant inside is beautifully classic and English. Terrace outdoors was busy, staff could have been more welcoming and prices more moderate, yet overall a fancy experience when cocktails are involved.
Izan Guerrero Pastor
The experience was fantastic. Very comfortable and perfectly decorated the place with a nice quiet and very relaxing. They even made me a special snack with sugar-free ingredients that were also delicious. Definitely a place I will visit again when I return to London.
Ted Sparrey
Had a very enjoyable corporate dinner. Food and wine were good, well presented and prepared. Reasonable prices too!
Irma Zandl
Stayed at the Soho House hotel next door to the Townhouse Restaurant and it was fabulous. I had breakfast there every day and cocktails most nights (bar and restaurant were generally jampacked) and then I found out that if you are staying at the hotel, there is a private little terrace where you can order drinks and food. Service was great and my entire stay was fabulous because of the vibe and the special care they take of you.
thomas turnbull
Love the atmosphere here, if you come ob a busy day it can be a little har to hear the person next to you. The food quality is brilliant, the drink selection is absolutely brilliant. Perfect place to meet friends and for a nice early evening meal
Sara Tomczak
Attended here for a business brunch/ lunch. Upon entering I was warmly greeted by the hostess at the stand and asked if I wanted to leave my jacket at the cloakroom. I was politely shown to my table and not bothered too much until the rest of the party arrived which was nice. Once the other guests arrived we greeted by our waiter and offered drinks. We all ordered the English breakfast and venue was happy to substitute the black pudding for other. Coffee is supplied by Grind which is always nice and was prepared perfectly.
Interiors have a quintessentially British feel yet warm and with a modern take. Will definitely be returning.
Alicia Cedron
Lovely service and food! It’s my second time coming here. Food is really tasty and service is good. Thank you Ellie for all! However, When they get a bit busy they forget about things but it’s okay. Overall I enjoyed.
Michael Chen
Amazing restaurant and location!!! Wonderful service!!! Delicious porterhouse!!!
Only complaint I have is it is wayyyy too freaking loud. Not a great place for a conversation. It’s a bit tiring shouting all night.
RaphaEspíritoSanto
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
Ria Buenaventura
We had an excellent lunch in a very beautiful atmosphere. Comprehensive menu with many options. Tasty foods, nice people, good service, a pretty place. Highly recommend. We also will try breakfast later this week.
Foodandfrostings
Absolutely loved the dishes i ordered from the menu for breakfast. Some of my favorites from this place are smokes salmon and scrambled eggs, wild mushroom on toast and the muffins. Perfect place for breakfast.
Ankit Malik
This place having one pros and one cons and the pros is the service is very good and ambiance is very nice and one cons is that food item need a small brief prices are ok some a little on the high side<br/>P.s don't forget to order fruit salad or grapefruit on the side do come and try there fabulous high tea and don't forget to try matcha latte
Ayman Sami Karadsheh
Great service, tasty food, nice ambiance but the menus is limited, needs more depth. The food items need a small brief. Prices are OK, maybe a little on the high side.
Zorbegenen
Ortam cok guzel ve sakin. Servis cok iyi. Yemekler ortalamanin ustunde ve lezzetli. Ortalama kisi basi 50-60 pound arasi. Rezervasyon olmadan yer bulabilemk mumkun.
TheHungryCouple
Dean Street Town House is pure class, from the doorway to the bathrooms! The staff and service are perfect. There Breakfast and High Tea menu is sublime! We love that you can order fruit salad AND grapefruit for breakfast and not just one or the other. You want eggs and bacon? No worries. You want full English? No worries. You want salmon and spinach? No worries. DSTH also do a cracker matcha latte it is lovely. There are so many lovely teas to choose from on the menu as well, and they offer you Honey as sweetener if you want it instead of sugar! DSTH also give you such generous servings! And SO MUCH TOAST!!! Toast you say? Yes sir, 4-6 slices instead of 2!!! Plus you can choose your bread?!? They don’t put the toast on the plate so it doesn’t go soggy - amazing. Also they bring out jam, Butter, Honey with the cute little sliver toast platter holder, if you didn’t want to eat it with your eggs?! We know it sounds like a dream come true and that’s because it is! <br/><br/>TIP: Do order the Full English - it’s grand. Don’t forget to order fruit salad or grapefruit on the side. Do come and try their fabulous High Tea! Don’t forget your matcha latte!
Jimmy
It was recommended by the taxi driver. We went for breakfast. Very nice decor. The staff are nice and welcoming. Excellent service. The food was served quickly. Tasty smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Muffins and croissants are a must try.
Sammijoknows
Part of the Soho house group, Dean St Townhouse is the only rep in the area now Old Compton St's Soho Hse and Cafe Boheme is now closed for refurbishment. The bar and brasserie has a great vibe. We sat at the bar with biggest clunkiest chairs which I must say is a design flaw in such a small space. The could have fit more people and made comfort a priority if they had normal stools. That was the only negative. Loved the guests, all down to earth, no pretentiousness. Staff are on point. Pricing is as you would expect in Soho. Really nice for a girls night out. Eastern Standard (gin, cucumber, lime and mint) and a French 75.
Stuck In Transit
On our first night out in London, we were after something that was delicious and gave us a true feel for what the city had to offer. A few different people had recommended Dean Street Townhouse and was perfect as it was so close to our hotel. It was a Thursday evening, and were quite surprised at how busy it was, only being able to get a table at 8:30pm. When we walked in, the restaurant and bar area were both full. We did have to wait for our table to be cleared, so decided to order a few drinks at the bar while we waited.
Roland DSilva
Went for a post-theatre dinner, as the place is open late and were taking orders past 11 pm. – which is unusual for London as even though restaurants advertise themselves as being open till midnight, last orders could easily be at 10.30 p.m. or earlier. We tried the Venison Hot Pot and the Roast Chicken. The food was delicious and flavorful. Service was prompt and friendly. <br/><br/>The restaurant can be a bit crowded but has a lively ambiance. All in all, a goof choice.
Parisa Kelly
Delicious food and pretty house to dine in. Definitely fine dinning but I found the food though good was a little under whelming. The service was could have been better but they were packed.
Flip Teix
We went there for a brunch on a Sunday. We've booked a table in Tea Room but we end up in the common room. We've ordered eggs royale and a freshly squeezed orange juice. The eggs were absolutely amazing but the portion was really small. The juice was really awful very bitter and no orange flavour at all. In the end we've paid almost £20 each which I think it was definitely not a good value for the money.
Sarah Bailey
I went for Sunday lunch after reading a review saying this was in the top 20 in London. I had the smoked haddock souffle to start and it was amazing! I could have eaten two even though it was fairly rich! Followed this with a beef roast which was indeed nice, pink meat, cauliflower cheese as a side, what more could one need?! I needed with a random red velvet deconstructed thing, which I should have given a miss! It was super busy and the aer vice was slow and one waiter was particularly sarcastic (which we were given free drinks for!) I'd go again, even just for the souffle!
Sara Al Shorouqi
Ideal place to have really early breakfast.. The scrambled eggs and salmon with toast was yummy the bakers basket is to die for .. Interiors are nice too..
#Fatinside
A place fit for many occasions, Deanstreet townhouse is one of a kind in its Soho location. The 39 Bedroom townhouse at numbers 69 and 70 Dean Street has restaurant on the ground floor that is renown across London. The Georgian residences built by carpenter, John Meard, in 1735 are busy day and night hosting a range of different dining experiences from a relaxed brunch to an intimate dinner. From the outside, the eatery looks like any other townhouse, but as you walk in you see the living room style restaurant. A couple of work colleagues (both named Laura) and I decided to visit on a lazy Sunday afternoon to try the recommended Sunday lunch.
Filomena
Dado que por impossibilidade de agenda não consegui vir aqui para o brunch (os ovos benedict são qualquer coisa!), passei apenas para um café e uma sobremesa.<br/>O espaço insere-se num pequeno boutique hotel, repleto de detalhes deliciosos que o tornam jovem e despretensioso, embora a primeira impressão seja a de termos entrado num ambiente clássico, tipicamente inglês. Foi aqui que tomei pela primeira vez contacto com a marca de cosméticos "cowshed", quando fui ao WC: quem se lembraria de colocar embalagens de sabonete líquido com o nome "dirty cow"? Fiquei de imediato rendida, mesmo antes de experimentar os magníficos ovos benedict.<br/>Desta vez, como referido atrás, apenas se conseguiu tomar um café (francamente mau, como normalmente achamos que o café inglês é) e comer uma sobremesa. Não foi a melhor opção (dada a inferior qualidade em relação ao que aqui já experimentei e ao que vi nas diferentes mesas da sala).<br/>A nota vale, assim, pela anterior visita e pelo ambiente fantástico do espaço (a "dirty cow" continua a alegrar o WC).
Elizabeth
Delicious salmon for lunch and chocolate tarte for dessert. Good service, great ambiance in the restaurant. Not a fan of the layout of the bathrooms.
We Love Food, It's All We Eat
Afternoon tea in London is showing no signs of disappearing, new twists are added all the time. There’s one for men (up our street), themed ones, Route Master ones, burger ones (surprised that took so long).<br/><br/>In case you’re wondering, the top 10 in London named by OpenTable are:<br/><br/>1) Fortnum & Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon<br/>2) The Savoy, Thames Foyer<br/>3) The Orangery at Kensington Palace<br/>4) Palm Court at the Langham Hotel<br/>5) The Delaunay<br/>6) The Criterion<br/>7) Fortnum & Mason Fountain Restaurant<br/>8) The Wolseley<br/>9) Berners Tavern<br/>10) Dean Street Townhouse<br/><br/>We popped down to Dean Street Townhouse to try theirs, mainly because it’s somewhere that I’ve wanted to go for years and haven’t got round to it. Plus we like an underdog (they came in at number ten on the above list). The option of mixing and matching with their High Tea menu which sounded ideal to us too. On a lazy sunny Sunday afternoon the place was packed, seems a spot inside the Georgian townhouse is more appealing than a spot outside in the sunshine.<br/><br/>Decor is rather ‘establishment’ or old school private members club mixed with the vibe of Joe Allen’s in Covent Garden. Table setting is fairly formal, crisp white linen and sparkling glassware, but the atmosphere is relaxed. Loved all the painting and artwork on display, if you run out of conversation (like the couple opposite) you can always admire what’s hanging on the wall. We perched at the bar sipping cocktails whilst waiting for our table (we were 15 minutes early – but any excuse for a cocktail). A fiery long Soho Mule (£10) for me and a Griffin Sidecar (£10) for him.<br/><br/>You gotta roll with it (this is the second time today I’ve written this caption)<br/><br/>We decided to share one Townhouse tea (£19.50) between the two of us as – Finger sandwiches (salmon & cream cheese, egg mayonnaise and ham and mustard) scones with jam and clotted cream, a selection of fancy cakes and tea of our choice. First up was the items chosen from the High tea menu – a magnificent Sausage roll (£6) served with a dollop of ketchup on the side of the plate and perfect Scotch duck egg (£7.50) sat atop a creamy chive mayonnaise.<br/><br/>Then the afternoon tea arrived, I was already worried about how we were going to get through it all, we’d popped into Smoking Goat earlier (another place on our list). We saw on Instagram that they were testing a new dish and giving it away for free, we went along ended up ordering too many other dishes, great marketing, very clever.<br/><br/>Anyway back to my bloated belly, I hate wasted food so hatched a plan to save a couple of slices of sausage roll for a homeless woman we saw just up the street, sadly she was no longer there by the time we got out.<br/><br/>Often there can be restrictions on afternoon tea, it has to be for a minimum of two people etc etc. The Townhouse tea is flexible, we liked that. Although as everything comes in threes these days (apparently it’s proven to look better aesthetically) we had to split sandwiches and cakes.<br/><br/>The only disappointment was the macaron which was hard and hollow. The waiter swapped it for a couple of fresh ones which were marginally better but still not quite right. The choice of tea is more than enough, all the old favourites are on there, my soothing Jasmine tea and Ade’s fave Lapsang Souchong, served in pretty navy ditsy floral tea cups.<br/><br/>Service was impeccable, our waitress was so efficient and kept a smile on her face, even after a few stroppy requests – yes, from the couple opposite! We were here to test the afternoon tea but I must admit that we had a chronic case of food envy every time a roast dinner with all the trimmings went by.<br/><br/>Ade very nearly ordered a mac and cheese because they looked and smelt so good, but even his expandable belly was full to bursting. As well as the fab main menu and expertly made cocktails, Dean Street Townhouse has 39 stunning bedrooms in which to stay, ideal after all that food. So off we went to try to find somewhere to sit and have another little cheeky cocktail in the sunshine – which is a lot harder than you would expect!
Thetastylamb
The fish was cooked perfectly. The batter was light and crisp. The good oil and moisture of the fish were well retained. However, I was not so impressed with the hot chips as it just didn't taste freshly cooked...
American In London
One thing everyone can agree on: the place deserves its high marks for decor and buzz.
Cee Dee
Dean Street Townhouse, part of the Soho House group, combines modest Georgian opulence (wood panelling, distressed mirrors) with the feel of a bustling Parisian brasserie. The menu, having a distinctly British feel, finely executes classic dishes with flair. When hungry like the wolf, why not sink your fangs into the Porterhouse Steak? Although for two it is a rather large piece of meat, and comes with a béarnaise and chips. If you have been bar hopping for the majority of the evening, this is perfect fare. Washing it down with a robust red is mandatory. As you would expect from most establishments of this calibre, the service is good and the overall dining experience is atmospheric and you leave knowing you've had a proper meal. *Photo courtesy of The Telegraph Posted by Champagne Duchess at 7:59 AM Email This BlogThis! S
Karen
Poor, poor,poor. A great disappointment in all respects. Food mediocre, lukewarm, did not impress. Iceberg lettuce with salad cream at £4 a pop. What a profit margin! Waiting staff ok, head honchos floating around downright rude.<br/>Never again
Henrietta Metcalfe
Feeel like a soho darling at DST. (Visit 19/8/10) A very enjoyable experience. A good table, a round one by the window, a great vibe, buzzy & eclectic, the food was better then I had anticipated, particularly the delicious twice baked haddock souffle & a dark choc parfait with cherry icecream. My main stood out less (the cod with girolles & leeks) Next time I will try to nab a bar seat.
Walshy
Supposedly for two, the treacle sponge pudding is definitely the same size as the pud my ma used to serve up for the six of us. Comes with as much custard as you can stomach.
Stephen Hardwick
Atrocious service. We spent £380 for a Christmas lunch yesterday, between three of us. We arrived, looked around, liked the look of the place and the atmosphere and were looking forward to a great afternoon.<br/><br/>The food, it has to be said, was delicious. As a vegetarian I had a divinely cheesy macaroni cheese as a starter and an exquisite cheese and leek tart for main (though £13 is VERY steep for a slice of quiche).<br/><br/>What ruined the afternoon was the service. OK, it was only our waiter and others may have had the excellent service that should be expected at these prices. We are far from fussy, but here are a few of the things our waiter did:<br/><br/>- constantly leaned over to server everyone from the same place, reaching right across my face with his arm, blocking me off entirely when I was speaking to my two friends<br/>- interrupting our starter to remove and replace cutlery ready for the main course<br/>- attempted to take away our plates when one of us was clearly still eating<br/>- literally chucked down the dessert spoons on the table in front of us.<br/><br/>Being typically British, we paid the £40 'optional' service charge, but very unhappily. He really spoiled it for us. I won;t be going back, despite the excellence of the food.
Harvey Makadon
Take a pass!. Retro food is one thing, terrible food in a overly warm room is another. The presentation of the restaurant is unattractive with no imagination. The food is worse. I like retro food, but it should be informed by contemporary cooking and presentation. A plate of mince, period! I can't see how anyone would go herer. On a positive note, the prices were not too steep.
Dr Richard
Armchai anarchy. I do recommend you reserve a table for 4 and head down to the DSTh for a dinner or so<br/>Stay in the front part, get a good armchair and have some grouse<br/>You will be pleased
Pheasantplucker
Popular but pricey. It's had sooo much press and blogger interest that it would be impossible to pass this restaurant by. Given that it is owned by SHG and the irrepressible Richard Caring, owner of the Ivy and Caprice, in fact pick a famous restaurant and he probably has something to do with it. What's clever about all of his restaurants is that the food, and I mean this in the nicest possible way, is secondary to the experience. That's not to say that the food isn't good, it is, it's just that you can have better quality food (at a much cheaper price) elsewhere. What you can't get elsewhere is the feeling that you are really amongst it, rubbing shoulders with the great and the good (well not necessarily good). You can't help scouring the room to see who you recognise -'Oh don't look now it's so and so off the telly'. The Dean Street Townhouse is no exception. Right in the heart of Soho, juxtaposed advertising and film companies, it is a stunning dining room through it's simplicity. One thing that all the SHG locations have is brilliant design, nothing over the top, just that it all works, from plain but interesting tiling to well thought through furniture and a real stand out bar. Just through the design alone you can see why this is a very successful and talked about restaurant.<br/><br/>We started off with Bloody Mary's at the bar waiting for our table to become free. We were in no hurry and we had arrived early and a perfectly seasoned Bloody Mary kicked off proceedings. The Maître D showed us to our table (earlier than expected) and we were promptly given menus and presented with the wine list. <br/><br/>We decided on main course only, I went for the skate and my lunch partner opted for the steak. My dish came with nothing, just a piece of a skate wing and same capers. I ordered sides of chips and peas. The sides were £4 each and the skate was £19.95 so you were looking at a £30 dish with service with what was basically posh fish and chips. Also there were no frills with the peas - none of your creamed peas cooked in stock with onion and lettuce - these were, unless I am very much mistaken, out of a packet. However it was a good piece of fresh fish and I did enjoy it. The steak was cooked well, having been asked for rare, that's how it came - nothing more to say about that.<br/><br/>All in all the experience was a good one. Like a lot of lunch or dinners, the company tends to be a big factor in whether you are going to enjoy yourself. Dean Street Townhouse is definitely about the experience, like I said no complaints about the food and its priced accordingly - if you want to hangout and get noticed that's the price!
Derek
I went there for a late meal. It closes at midnight and so is very convenient for post theatre dining. Great atmosphere if you enjoy the Soho buzz. Menu is somewhere between British gastropub and French brasserie. We shared a very juicy whole roast chicken.
Prandial Dandy
Perfect breakfast. Went for breakfast at the Dean Street Townhouse on Monday. I usually go to The Wolseley for breakfast however I was keen to try this hot new kid in town after reading so many excellent reviews. When booking at The Wolseley you get a 1hr 15min slot and then you have to vacate the table. No such nonsense at Dean Street. I arrived at 8am and left at 11am. I was led to a table by the huge Georgian windows looking onto Dean Street. The chairs are upholstered, modern, and so comfortable you just can't avoid easing into the working week with a smile on your face - and this is even before the food arrives.<br/>My business partner was running 30 minutes late and I was peckish - a round of perfectly browned crisp toast and my first coffee of the day arrived in a flash. <br/>My choice from the reasonably priced menu was grilled Manx Kippers in butter (£7.50). The generous serving of two pairs were grilled to perfection.<br/>The efficient staff managed to create a feeling of calm and be 'just the right side' of enthusiastic and friendly for a Monday morning. <br/>This place may not have the buzz of the breakfast crowd at The Wolseley however for a more relaxed start to the week and the reassurance that your companion running 30 minutes late does not mean you only have 45 minutes left at your table the Dean Street Townhouse is one of the best options in town.
Jason Wollington
Dean Street - not up my street!. Can't comment on the food as never quite got to that bit of the evening. <br/>Arrived with two customers, having booked an early dinner. Maitre d', then did something amazing.... he checked my table booking, told me we couldn't have a drink at the bar and where we needed to go to leave our coats - without looking up from his reservation book! Stunning. I politely said; "Well actually we really would like a drink and we don't mind standing." I was then told that it was too full and that we MUST sit at the table. <br/>So we were escorted to our table and the sat us right next to a couple already dining - now it was 6.15 and the restaurant had only half a dozen tables taken, why could he not have moved us just one table over, we would have still been in the same section and both parties would have had a more enjoyable evening. <br/>We were then asked if we would like to see the drinks menu!! But we are the booking that asked to go to the bar we explained! Anyhow - sure food fantastic and service in general good, but possibly they are in the heady heights of smoke being blown up their bottoms with great reviews and need to remember why they got such positive comments in the first place. Result for us was a great Italian with lovely service called Little Italy!
Mike Cornfield
Dean Street Townhouse. Noisy, cramped, overpriced. What more can I say. Dining tables are situated adjacent to the bar, in two rows making access difficult for both patrons and staff. The menu was mediocre and having a conversation with waiting staff almost impossible. The food was average pub grub and the bill was way too high. Visit at your peril.
Rd In Se3
Relaxed and buzzing. Popped in here for a quick lunch and had the roast chicken - one dish - and zipped out. Beautifully cooked chicken with a (maybe slightly strong) wine gravy and well-cooked roast potatoes and a savoury stuffing inside the legs. <br/><br/>I'd like to revisit for 3 courses because I love the atmosphere inside this place. It's relaxed without being stuffy, the staff are clearly very attentive and professional without being in your face and the place has a really great buzz about it. <br/><br/>I have to like somewhere that has a long row of bar seating for those popping in for a quick eat and even has a row of draught beer taps. Hats off.
Sue
I went for breakfast last Saturday and it was all very nice except for the menu item bakers basket which said a selection of breads and pastries. Great I thought but when it arrived there was no bread just pastries. Small point and a bit picky? Maybe or may be if they say bread and pastries they should mean bread and pastries....anyway I mentioned it to the waiter who suggested I order some toast. Hmmm why does that still not seem right???!!!
Grumbling Gourmet
A lesson in classy simplicity. Http://www.grumblinggourmet.com/2010/02/dean-street-townhouse-feb-2010.html<br/><br/><br/>Rolling out after a nice coffee and a good few hours out of the office, we reflected that this was what our Soho kind had been doing for many years. It's how business round here seems to happen, and the Dean Street Townhouse looks and feels like it's been part of that scene for considerably longer than the 6 months they've been trading for.
Sunny In London
August 25, 2014 - INNER SUNSHINE , RESTAURANT REVIEW - Sunny London In the midst of all the Soho fun in London, is the Dean Street Townhouse. It’s a 39 bedroom hotel which features an all day dining room. Recently, I met up with two bloggers you often see on Sunny in London. That’s Mina from King’s Road Rocks and Angie from Silverspoon London . The three of us have not been together since late Spring, so this lunch was extra special. Of course, it also lasted nearly three hours because there was loads for us to share. Weddings, new jobs, baby birthdays, it was non-stop chatter! I thoroughly enjoyed the food and service at Dean Street Townhouse, aside from enjoying listening to my two blogger buds. They started with champagne cocktails. Unfortunately, I couldn’t participate in that part of the celebration because I am experiencing some seasonal allergies. My lunch drink was simply a giant pot of English breakfast tea. Not too exciting, eh? A freshly baked bread and ginormous sunny slab
SilverSpoon London
The restaurant / hotel is part of the Soho House group, but unlike some of the other venues, you don't have to be a member to eat there. And with it's cosy velvet sofas, comfortable red banquettes and menu of British comfort food (potatoes and mince, fish and chips and even crumpets and jam!!), Dean Street Townhouse is a home away from home. Also despite its luxe roots and location, Dean Street isn't super spendy and the Sunday Roast is great value for money at three
Vialaporte
Again with mains, simple things well done. The calves’ liver, bacon, caramelized onions and a rich tasty sauce.
What Joanna Ate
Needless to say, I ate too many scones (slathered in jam and cream) and left in a bit of a sugar daze. I probably needed to sit in their lovely bar for a restorative cocktail to let it pass before leaving to the rainy streets of Soho.
Nom Nom
Dean Street Townhouse is one of those classy joints which are all low lighting and plush furnishings. Dead posh, like. The food is very british and uppa class, with seasonal dishes cooked to perfection. Part of the Soho House Group, this restaurant and hotel has long been a favourite of soho-dwellers, and though it is a bit pricier than other joints, the food and drink is of a really high standard. We had; Haddock Souffle So good. Just get it and stop fussing. Prawn & crab chicory leaf salad Really delicious and salty, this fresh salad is packed full of sweet crab meat, succulent prawns and bitter chicory. It works really well with the simple drizzle of lemon and salt on top and is a really delicious starter or side dish. Winter salad of lentils, beetroot and wood pigeon This was a really good seasonal salad, and the sweetness of the beetroot went really well with the gamey pigeon and woody lentils. Absolutely delish and very weather appropriate!
Samphire And Salsify
It’s a hotel and restaurant owned by the Soho House group but you don’t have to be a member to enjoy either. The dining room was a long and fairly narrow space and on our Thursday night visit for my sister’s birthday it was heaving; the bar along the left was full of people sipping on cocktails. It was a dark and noisy space with the candles on each table flickering away making for a romantic setting; the atmosphere was great. Some house bread started proceedings and was really, really delicious. The two white bread rolls served warm and alongside salted butter were totally moreish. To start I opted for the lamb sweetbreads and morels (mushrooms) on toast (£10). The sweetbreads were massive lumps of tender fatty loveliness and the addition of some peas provided freshness. The toast was smeared with something so sweet it was reminiscent of treacle which was utterly heavenly. The girolle
Jonathan.p.garrett
Afternoon Tea (I'm capping it up, because it's a thing) at Dean Street is brilliant. Everyone should try it. Think of a wintery afternoon spent near a log fire, with cakes, sandwiches, scones, jam and clotted cream. Think of the blue porcelain china, the gentle clink of cups on saucers, the steaming tea poured by the politest, more attentive waiters I think I've ever met.
Veggie In London
Perfectly executed cooking, attentive, friendly staff and a lovely dining room make this a good choice for dining at any time of the day. Throw in some reasonable prices for the quality of the food and surroundings and I can see why the place is always so busy.
The Food Judge
Dean Street Townhouse is part of The Soho House Group. I’m not sure I knew how big that group was, before I looked it up. I feel like I’m the last person in London to have worked it out. FoodbloggerFAIL. I first went during suicide for for a sensible meal time, the few days before Christmas, with my very good friend R. We knew we were pushing our luck, hoping to get anything decent, away from the Christmas drunks, but we thought we’d chance it. She wanted to go to Burger & Lobster, but we’d both felt that a 3-hour wait was a little too much to ask, even for lovely lobster and I knew that if we waited in the bar and had the inevitable cocktails, that there was no chance of my being able to hold out without having to be helped out. Into a taxi. At my age, that isn’t a good look. And so we walked across the road and they were charming and welcoming from the off, notwithstanding that they were packed to the gills and we didn’t have a reservation.
The Picky Glutton
Not a bad effort overall, but the Townhouse will have to try harder to make me come back again. Three stars – my breakfast quest continues.
The Perfect Trough
Serious grub, such as this absolutely delicious sausage roll, or the tangy Welsh rarebit below (both £6), will keep a drinker drinking when his appetite kicks in...
Thelittleloaf
The menu is a joy to read. Good, old fashioned British cooking with a modern twist, it lacks the elaborate wording of so many restaurants today and settles instead on simple descriptions of comfort food from a bygone era. I could have
One Man's Meat...
Highly-rated, hugely popular, all-day British dining venue Dean Street Townhouse in Soho was the scene of Sunday lunch recently. Sunday Roast here is £24 for two, and £28 for three courses - definitely on the high side - but many a review suggested that the quality of food here was worth it.
Anyone For Spinach
We pondered the menu for a little while, there was a sunday roast set menu option as well as the brunch menu. As neither of us was in the mood for a roast we made our choices from the brunch menu and chose a bottle of wine, a South African chenin blanc. Entry level wines start just shy of £20 but there is a fairly decent selection in the £20-£30 band and obviously even more choice at higher prices. Wine was served, along with chilled tap water, closely followed by a warm sourdough loaf and
Fork My Knife
A full English again was great. Beautiful flavourful sausages, and black pudding. A side of brown toast completed the picture.
Georgie
We staggered our way through the screaming hoardes of Soho to The Dean Street Townhouse and to some delicious food and a couple more jeraboams of champagne. Epic twice baked haddock souffle and lobster bisque.
Qin Xie
Aside from the impressive menu in the all day restaurant, the Townhouse also upholds the quintessentially British tradition of Afternoon Tea. Served between 3pm and 5.30pm everyday, the menu consists of a selection of scones, cakes, pastries and finger sa
Thecriticalcouple
Even on a Monday night, Dean Street Townhouse was rammed, can't imagine the chaos of the place on a Friday or Saturday. The greeting on the door, for a place already full up was nevertheless charming and helpful, not a touch of arrogance which really set a good tone for the rest of the meal (first impressions!). We did get lucky though for while we didn't have a booking, we barely had enough time to order a gin and tonic at the bar before we were led to a very good table in the back half of the restaurant where, staring out on to Dean Street itself, we could watch the world go by. There are however also a limited number of outside tables where if you really want to get close... The menu reads well, nothing overly inventive but food that sounds enticing to eat. From the starters we chose marinated scallops, cucumber and borage, together with a twice baked smoked haddock souffle. We were also enticed by the pheasant eggs with celery salt which came listed as 3/5. When we asked if we coul
Editor
I consider myself pretty good at suggesting restaurants for specific occasions. Factoring in location and price range (or any number of other variants pressed upon me) I can usually put forward a restaurant or two to suit requirements – whether it’s for b
Andy Hayler
The Dean Street Town House is the latest in the Soho House family: part hotel, part private club, part bistro, along with High Road House in Chiswick, Soho House in Portman Square (and Manhattan), with even a branch in Shoreditch. Owned primarily now by R
Pheasantplucker
DST is definitely about the experience, like I said no complaints about the food and the cost of it - and it's priced accordingly - if you want to hang out and get noticed that's what you pay!
Tim
We’re not talking paradise here by any means, but as a historic den of secrets to languish within, people-watching from a comfy banquette under the warm glow of a discreet amber lamp and keeping an eye on Soho’s goings on for a few hours, it’s definitely somewhere I’d return.
Grumbling Gourmet
The mains are exactly what you'd expect to see on a great British menu... if I were presented this little list at the final supper I certainly wouldn't have any complaints.
LondonRob
Once I used to be the sort of person that would seek out a new club, a new bar, travel the country camping out in muddy fields to hear the latest band, the biggest DJ. Ah youth - where did you go? These days it's all about food and coffee - with the same
Nick Ward
Just had lunch at the Dean Street Townhouse; smart restaurants now make a point of calling to "re-confirm your table" on the day of the booking. This means if they don't get through you have to call back. I find all this a bit tiresome. Its understandable
Sasha Happiness Project LDN
Oh Dean Street, I love you, especially on nice sunny evenings like last night. Its the beating artistic heart of Soho, and what a proliferation of brilliant places on one little street: Experimental and great value theatre and comedy at Soho Theatre - goo
Hugh Wright
The fact that even now, several days after dinner at Dean Street Townhouse, I can still remember not just everything I ate but everything my companion ate, is exceptional.
Greedy Diva
I entered the Dean Street Townhouse with excited anticipation. It feels like a first date. No, not with you, The Peanut Gallery, who will order a chardey (only if it's oakey), wrinkle your nose at the nearby try hards and have me guffawing about today's m
Tehbus
The Dean Street Townhouse is part of the Soho House group, so I guess you know pretty much what to expect. It's cosy, the service is attentive and polite, and the furnishings are the kind that you really want to have in your own home. Food is staunchly Br
Gastro1
I thought I was going to get away without having to review Dean Street Townhouse because having eaten here twice before I was confident that the required third meal could be avoided. The reason for my third meal was a lunch with Helen the author of the br
Agirlhastoeat
After several unsuccessful attempts, I finally managed to secure a reservation at Dean Street Townhouse! You couldn't imagine my excitement. This restaurant has set the blogosphere alight, and I've been pretty keen to try it ever since it opened late last
The Prodigal Fool
Opened in November 2009, the restaurant has appeared on every London ‘what’s hot’ list. In the last six months restaurant reviewers have been falling over themselves to try it out, not once, not twice, but up to three times
Laura Fitzpatrick
The room is a little lacking in atmosphere, a bar lines the wall, with the most ridiculous stalls that are so tightly packed together, making it almost impossible to maneuver in or out. Tables are quite close too, so conversation is a tad hushed. Not sure I'll hurry back, but the roast is good, definitely filling, go hungry.
Su-Lin
Our dinner was certainly fine but there comes the issue of value for money. The prices for this kind of British comfort food were a little on the steep side: £16 for regular fish and chips is certainly overpriced. I suppose one has to pay for their central London location and from what I understand, it’s a place to be seen, but it still makes me uncomfortable to pay this much for this kind of food. The setting was lovely though so thumbs up for that.
Dana
It's considered one of the best tea places in London and I have to say that indeed, offers you a splendid experience. <br/>The fresh scones and delicious clotted cream with a nice tea in the beautiful ceramic and a great ambiance around makes everything very comfortable and relaxing.<br/>I would recommend this place to all my friends.
Becks Dobson
Now Dean Street Townhouse is a funny one. It's a beautiful building inside and out, always busy and the staff are all good at what they do, but I feel that there's always a slight mismatch with the food. The menu is classically British, but don't go expecting any contemporary cuisine, as you're more likely to find 'mince and potatoes' and 'chicken and mushroom pie' over any foams and flambes. We went for a work lunch with a client and dove straight into the warm homemade bread and salted butter, before I went for the roasted cod with monk's beard and chanterelles. It was divine, with the fish perfectly flaking to melt in the mouth. The salty sauce, monk's beard and chanterelles added some different textures and I even resisted my boss's fat chips to go for the sprouting broccoli. It was an understated but great dish, I just can't help but wish there was more life to the menu as this place is right up my street.
Debra
Find myself returning to this one every now and then, and it's constantly good. Get the olives at the bar if you're just having a drink. Dinner - you've got to try the soufflé started (worry about the diet later)
Sunny In London
In the midst of all the Soho fun in London, is the Dean Street Townhouse. It’s a 39 bedroom hotel which features an all day dining room. Recently, I met up with two bloggers you often see on Sunny in London. That’s Mina from King’s Road Rocks and Angie from Silverspoon London.<br/><br/>The three of us have not been together since late Spring, so this lunch was extra special. Of course, it also lasted nearly three hours because there was loads for us to share. Weddings, new jobs, baby birthdays, it was non-stop chatter!<br/><br/>I thoroughly enjoyed the food and service at Dean Street Townhouse, aside from enjoying listening to my two blogger buds. They started with champagne cocktails.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, I couldn’t participate in that part of the celebration because I am experiencing some seasonal allergies. My lunch drink was simply a giant pot of English breakfast tea.<br/><br/>A freshly baked bread and ginormous sunny slab of butter arrived as our centerpiece to tempt us as we chose our food items from the menu. Although it looked really fabulous, I didn’t actually try any.<br/><br/>All three of the Starters we picked were scrumptious! Angie stayed healthy with the Home-cured Salmon, Pickled Cucumber. Mina selected the Girolles on Toast, Duck Egg. And, I picked the Twice-baked Smoked Haddock Souffle, which I really loved. The flavours blended together perfectly. It wasn’t too rich, and the consistency was beautiful.<br/><br/>Next, we each ordered a Main. I experienced a bit of turmoil because I was very tempted by the afternoon tea. However, I decided to be healthy and chose the Chicken, Bacon, Avocado Salad. I don’t know that it turned out being too healthy, but it sure was delicious. The only hesitation I would have about ordering it again was every so often I had a big bite of rock salt. I’m not sure why that is a food trend right now, but if I ordered again, I’d pass on the salt.<br/><br/>Also ordering a salad, Mina enjoyed her Dorset Crabs, Prawns and Fennel. Finally, Angie ate the Sea Bass, Clams and Fennel.<br/><br/>We debated dessert for several minutes, but then opted to just say no. However, a little truffle teaser landed in front of us just as we requested the bill. Ohhhhhh yummy! I just love a chocolate truffle, or two, or three. Come to think of it, I may have eaten four ;-)<br/><br/>The Dean Street Townhouse dining room offers a menu for breakfast, brunch, a la carte, afternoon tea, theatre, vegetarian and Sunday Roast. The cocktail menu is extensive. Maybe if you just have a few minutes and are in the Soho area of London, you can pop in and try a few? I really would like to visit again to enjoy the afternoon tea. The several that passed me during lunch looked divine!
SilverSpoon London
ack in February I started Soho Lunch Club; the intention was a regular monthly feature on my blog where I visit a reasonably priced Soho eatery for lunch at the weekend. With my wedding and honeymoon, 'getting in the way' the feature some what petered out in May. But when myself, Melanie from Sunny in London and Mina from King's Road Rocks decided to reunite for a weekend lunch, it seemed the perfect opportunity to revive my forgotten feature.<br/><br/>I suggested one of my favourite restaurants in Soho, Dean Street Townhouse. <br/><br/>The restaurant / hotel is part of the Soho House group, but unlike some of the other venues, you don't have to be a member to eat there. And with it's cosy velvet sofas, comfortable red banquettes and menu of British comfort food (potatoes and mince, fish and chips and even crumpets and jam!!), Dean Street Townhouse is a home away from home. Also despite its luxe roots and location, Dean Street isn't super spendy and the Sunday Roast is great value for money at three courses for £28. Even better, the Afternoon Tea, which I'm still yet to try, is a bargain at £19.50.<br/><br/>The restaurant is even more special to me because Mr Silver and I had our third ever date there so I have happy memories of our early days shyly glancing across the table at each other and sharing a bottle of wine...<br/><br/>But today was a ladies lunch day and as usual we had so much to catch up on it took about an hour before we even looked at the menu! But vitally we hadn't ordered any drinks...I had 'the usual'...<br/><br/>Served in a gorgeously elegant coupe glass. <br/><br/>Mina sampled one of Dean Street's delicious cocktails. <br/><br/>A French 75 with Bombay Sapphire, lemon, sugar and champagne. <br/><br/>And what's more homely and comforting than freshly baked bread...<br/><br/>The waiter presented with a warm crusty loaf and a side of creamy butter, it had that gorgeous fresh baked aroma that makes bread irresistible. I mentioned in my wedding blog that smoked salmon is my comfort food so my choice of starter was clear...<br/><br/><br/><br/>I also have a penchant for pickled cucumber and this particular side dish reminded me of kosher or Jewish pickle which have the addition of dill. The flavour of the salmon was fab but you can see from the picture that it was a little dry though that didn't affect my enjoyment.<br/><br/>Mina went for another favourite British dish, a posh egg on toast! Her duck egg had the perfect soft, runny yolk and was accompanied by girolle mushrooms and peas. <br/><br/>But the star of the show was clearly Melanie's twice-baked haddock souffle topped with a decadent, creamy sauce. <br/><br/>My main course was another favourite of mine: <br/><br/>A butterflied seabass served with fennel and clams. The skin was perfectly crisp and the flesh flaked perfectly with just the right amount of oil. <br/><br/>Mina also went for a fish option with a crab, prawn and fennel salad that was deliciously light but filling due to the perfect combination of protein and delicate dressing.<br/><br/>Melanie stuck to her roots for a more American classic dish, a chicken, bacon and avocado salad, kind of a hybrid of a Cobb and Caesar salad. The light, summery dish was just what she needed to remind her of her hometown of Daytona in Florida while the clouds gathered outside reminding us that British summertime was well and truly at an end.<br/><br/><br/><br/>We were definitely suitably satisfied with our light yet comforting options and a round a coffees and chocolate truffles was the perfect way to finish things off. <br/><br/>When I meet Melanie and Mina, the day could easily stretch into afternoon tea, more cocktails and a late night taxi back. But with family at home to see at the weekend, we bid farewell with plans to see each other soon! <br/><br/>Dean Street Townhouse <br/>69 - 71 Dean Street<br/>London <br/>W1D 4SE
Don S
Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What Joanna Ate
I went for afternoon tea a few weeks ago, and although some of the cakes and pastries were excellent (particularly the dainty Battenberg chequerboard and pistachio macaroon), my favourite was the humble scone. These were a near-perfect version - warm with a tender crumb and generous scoops of clotted cream and pots of jams. The sandwiches on the other tiers were the usual soft little crust-less rectangles, with cucumber, ham and smoked salmon fillings. We even snuck in an extra Welsh rarebit for a little more savoury.<br/><br/>Needless to say, I ate too many scones (slathered in jam and cream) and left in a bit of a sugar daze. I probably needed to sit in their lovely bar for a restorative cocktail to let it pass before leaving to the rainy streets of Soho.<br/><br/>Their afternoon tea is good value at £17.50, compared to the fancier Ritz type places at £45+, and as it’s part of the Soho House Group, it’s typically buzzy most of the day.
Di Lorenzo Mirko
Intimate and inviting. Me and my girlfriend we are greeted and informed that half of the menu is not available. sitting at the table we "offer" bread and butter. bound by the menu we choose a plate of cheese and baked chicken with potatoes served with bread sauce. a bottle of water and a Cabernet Sauvignon (France, 2011), waiter careful to fill the glass and very courteous. Beautiful place but £ 100 for chicken and potatoes is expensive.
Jon
Great bar and really good Bloody Mary's. the full English is reliable but nothing special. Great spot for brunch but the people watching is more what you are paying for than the food.
Rozlondon
Everybody at work loves this place as good for business meetings. I don't really like it, it dark, posh, expensive and the food is very average.
Penny Scott
Booked DST for an afternoon tea with my brother and husband - dainty patisserie was not going to cut it! This was spot on for us.<br/><br/>The success of an afternoon tea hinges on a good scone and DST's were great. Freshly baked with clotted cream and two preserves. Perhaps a little on the big side but that's being very picky.<br/><br/>All the cakes were lovely- the banana and raspberry cupcake was delish (coming from someone who believes cupcakes have no place in an afternoon tea). Sandwich fillings could have been bit more generous but the bread was fresh and the presentation was good.<br/><br/>The staff were fine and service was efficient. <br/><br/>All for £17 - in SoHo. What's to complain about?
Nit Bali
A very Beautiful British restaurant, I love the ambiance. Busy, noisy, lively in the first room. Quiet and cosy in the second. Both ambiance are great. Service was good. My only call out is the menu that doesn't offer much choice and unfortunately the night I have been my first choice was not available any more so I had to choose a Chateaubriand instead but after they came and said that my choice was out of stock I was bit disappointed. As there were not so many main course liked I had to take a rib eye instead that was good but not my favorite. Still I enjoyed. I would recommend this restaurant.
George Potts
This charming old town house in the centre of Soho offers a relaxed atmosphere and the perfect place to grab a drink or a bite to eat if you're out and about in central London. I've never tried to food here so can't comment on that, but the cocktails are fantastic and fairly reasonably priced. There's also a great selection of wines to enjoy. Service was good but the real highlight is if you can get a table out front - they're slightly set back from the hustle and bustle of Soho and well heated, so you can sit outside and enjoy a drink or two.
Nick Breeze
Understated glam surroundings, minor celebrity spotting, good food, only let down by being a bit spend and a wonky Scotch bonnet green bloody Mary that was more Mexican salsa than bloody Mary. It's fab, go.
Nadia S.
Great restaurant on Dean Street, especially nice for breakfast or dinner! Breakfast was very good, eggs benedict were done to perfection! A bit on the pricey side but probably around the same price as its next street neighbor Automat. I have heard the cocktails are very nice too however have never tried them.
Nicky
Mingle amongst the Soho elite, the filmmakers, and the film stars. This restaurant/hotel/bar, offers those with big pockets to spend big on exquisite food and drinks. <br/>Although it is also accessible for those on smaller budgets to come and treat themselves. <br/>There is a great outdoor area which allows you to people watch while you enjoy your food. The service and staff are a little snobbish but there is far worse.
Roxane Bch
The hotel / restaurant in this historic Georgian building in the middle of Soho is charming, cozy and chic at the same time. Red leather seating, chandeliers, wooden floors, books lined on the walls, candles and the deep sofas make you feel like stepping into someone's country-house. The place is great not only in the evenings for dinner or drinks but also during the day with an indulgent brunch or a relaxed afternoon tea.<br/><br/>Read more reviews here:: http://trendyguide.wordpress.com
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