The Happenstance Bar & Restaurant

Spent some time enjoying the festival that was going on, and decided to find somewhere to chill for some food - on initial glance we ignored this restaurant as it didn't look like it would be child friendly, but a quick confirmation that they had child menus (and that the kids were happy there was something they liked) and we were shown to a table. Kids wanted inside, and we had a nice table in a corner with lots of comfy cushions. Food and drink ordered fairly quickly and it didn't take too long to come. Recommend the duck salad. It was very nice. In fact we all enjoyed our meals. The kids meals also came with a desert, which made them very happy! The service was very good, and happily disappeared to get the kids more ketchup when they needed it! A nice place, wasn't overly expensive (especially for London), and if visiting the area again would certainly consider coming again.

Went for Christmas Dinner in the restaurant and it was a very pleasant experience! The holiday decorations are superb for which you will feel definitely the holiday season. Christmas cracker on the table was highly appreciated as it makes you feel that they offered extra effort on the holiday dining experience. The staff are very friendly and courteous. The food from starter to dessert were really good especially the mains! Loved and impressed with the good portion and taste of the Christmas Turkey meal. I highly recommend this restaurant!

🧚‍♀️Enchanted Forest Terrace at the Happenstance . I'm all here for the foliage and fairy lights 💫Combined with autumnal dishes🍁 and Tanqueray gin cocktails - nothing better for these cold autumn and winter days!🍂 . We tried: DRINKS 🥃Winter Negroni - Tanqueray gin, Aperol and Sacred vermouth 🍎Apple Punch - served warm, Tanqueray gin, apple juice, winter spices 🐲Dragon's Breath - comes with a steam - Blanco rum, white vermouth, pineapple, fennel syrup, tajin spice 🍏Poisoned apple - Tanqueray gin, white vermouth, apple liqueur, apple juice, cinnamon syrup, absinthe spray . FOOD 🥚Venison Scotch Egg with Bramley apple sauce 🎃Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli with vegan Nduja cream, feta, baby spinach 🥧Royal Estate Venison Pie with mashed potato and gravy 🍎Apple crumble tart with apple candyfloss . 📍Minutes walk from St. Paul's station The Happenstance

Simple, yet really tasty lunch comprised of side dishes: three type of fries, fried Hallumi and tomatoe salad. Probably would not pay £3.45 for the salad again though. For pudding a chocolate opera cake which was delicious! A good balance between coffe soak biscuits, chocolate and chantilly cream topped with pistachios. Service was a bit slow even though the restaurant was nearly empty.

Booked in for a cocktail masterclass which was amazing and the perfect group activity! The service, atmosphere and quality of the cocktails exceeded all expectations. Being able to choose the cocktails prior to the booking was great as we were able to cater to the group. Big shout out to Sophia who went above and beyond to make the day special ☺️✨ Will definitely be booking again in the future!

My and my office colleagues had been to this place for breakfast and I must say the dishes that we ordered were amazingly tasty. I had ordered full veggie breakfast which had avocado, poached eggs , baked beans, stir fried mushrooms, tomatoes.. The coffee was hot and good. The ambience is lovely. The location of this place is perfect. We had reserved the place so we didn't have to wait or anything. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.