Riding House Bloomsbury

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   Tamara

   London

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We went here for Sunday brunch and really enjoyed our meal. There is quite an extensive menu - brunch dishes, a Sunday Roast, or more traditional dishes like fish and chips or burgers. It had a nice, buzzy atmosphere and quick and efficient service. Originally we were seated at very low table and chairs, but we asked to be moved, which wasn't a problem. I don't know how anyone would want to sit on such a low seat unless you are less than 5 feet tall, but clearly, some people don't mind! Overall, it was a great experience, and we will go again.
   

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   melanie

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Venue was nice. Service ok; told as soon as we arrived that we would have to leave in 90 min (but then the service was not very attentive). Shakshuka was not great - sorry but it was like a soup and was not sufficiently thick or tasty. My friend said his pancakes were ok but a bit overcooked. Unfortunately wouldn't return, which is a shame as the venue itself is lovely.
   

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   Rosie

   London

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely food and atmosphere but service quite slow.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on November 15, 2024

   Thank you for the feedback, Rosie! Best, Sarah
   

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   Sarah

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great family meal thanks to a varied menu. Delicious food. The desserts and coffee were fabulous too! Excellent service. We will be back, thank you.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on November 4, 2024

   Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that you and your family enjoyed the meal, from the varied menu to the desserts and coffee. It’s great to hear our team made the experience memorable for you. We can’t wait to welcome you all back soon! Warm regards, Sarah
   

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   Sharon

   Hertfordshire

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on October 27, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really lovely spot for brunch/lunch. Food is good and the surroundings are lovely.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on November 4, 2024

   Wonderful, thank you for the kind words. We hope to see you here again soon! Best, Sarah
   

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   Louise

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great location, menu and service. Could do with a few more vegetarian choices on the menu though
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on November 4, 2024

   Hi Louise, thank you for the feedback. We will pass the comment onto the chef. All the best, Sarah
   

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   Lee

   London

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We always have a good experience at the Riding House Bloomsbury restaurant and this visit was no exception. The service is great - warm, welcoming and efficient. They always take great care of us and our little dog. The Sunday menu is great and the twist on the traditional Sunday roast was really delicious. Excellent. Highly recommend!
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on October 22, 2024

   Hi Lee, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you always have a great time with us and that our team takes good care of you (and your little dog!). It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the Sunday menu and our twist on the traditional roast. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best, Sarah
   

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   Vicki

   London

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great central location. Delicious brunch food. Good service.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on October 22, 2024

   Thank you for the lovely review, Vicki. Have a wonderful day and we'll see you soon. Best, Sarah
   

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   Dennis

   London

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Not welcomed at the door. Server forgot the first 2 orders. Food was average at best. We were given a free round of drinks which was a nice touch but overall the experience was poor. Not sure what was going on there but it wasn’t good
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on October 16, 2024

   Hi Dennis, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I’m truly sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations. It’s disappointing to know that you felt unwelcomed and that there were issues with your orders. I appreciate your understanding with the complimentary drinks, but I recognize that this does not make up for the overall experience. We strive to provide excellent service and quality food, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Please know that we take your comments seriously, and I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. We would love the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience. Warm regards, Sarah
   

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    Zoe

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    I’ve loved this place in the past - and the service was absolutely lovely - but 2 of the meals were inedible pizzas. They looked pretty but were literally impossible to cut even with a serrated knife. The base was uncooked and totally tough. Everyone wanted to be polite so tried to eat but couldn’t manage despite being very hungry. The pizzas were kindly taken off the bill, which we appreciated, but I’m afraid it just isn’t good enough, p especially when it was a special dinner and our guests had travelled a long way to be there. What a shame.
    

    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on October 7, 2024

    Hi Zoe, Thank you for your honest feedback and for your kind words about our service. We're truly sorry to hear that the pizzas didn’t meet expectations, especially on such an important occasion. We appreciate your understanding and will be addressing this with the kitchen team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best, Sarah
    

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