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Pollen Street Social - Pollen Street Social, London,
Pollen Street Social, London,
Pollen Street Social, London,
Pollen Street Social, London,
Pollen Street Social, London,

Pollen Street Social

4.6
4.6
3367 Reviews
£41 and over
British
Pollen Street Social is a contemporary bistro offering deformalised fine dining in Mayfair. The flagship restaurant of renowned chef Jason Atherton, it houses a restaurant, social bar, dessert bar and private dining room, and holds one Michelin star.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary European, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 2:30pm; 6pm - 10:30pm
  • Phone number
    020 7290 7600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Atherton
  • Catering
    <br>Off-site catering and private hire are available upon request. Please contact our reservations team for more information.
  • Area
    Mayfair
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    <br>Pollen Street is located just off Regent street, a short five minute walk from Oxford Circus underground station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

3,367 Reviews
  1. BoHo

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was amazing. Beautifully presented and set my taste buds alight! The fallow deer, hot/cold oyster (oyster ice cream was SO delicious) and partridge were a few of the memorable dishes on the tater menu. Our evening was topped off with a chat with Jason Atherton at our table. Will definitely be back!

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  2. jude

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2020

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Wonderful Lucnh, Exellent Food for Resonable Price, Amazing Tasting Menu. Seeing my Mom's reaction on food the presentation is priceless, she was impressed and amazed. This was her first Michelin experience so Thank You for making it Special and thank you for extra details for my birthday celebration. One thing we didnt like is one waiter I think he doesnt have knowledge on the Food his serving, he serve us twice or three times he just put the plate on the table then leave without saying nothing especially last dessert plate, but I understand it I came for the food we were satisfied and enjoyed it. Exellent food can make up! All in all almost perfect experience!

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  3. martinidoc

    London

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is really very special here from start to finish. The attention to detail is unsurpassed and every mouthful of food a delight.

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  4. TheHumes

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really stunning food with lots of additional extras that were unexpected. Desserts in particular were very good! Would highly recommend.

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  5. JulianK

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dining experience. Fully recommend for all to try.

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  6. marcusf

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    I’ve been going to this restaurant for the last 5 years and NEVER had any issues until this last meal.

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  7. SamG

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant as always and so lovely to go out to a restaurant where life felt normal. A perfect way to celebrate our daughter’s 21st

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  8. windhoek

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unquestionably, Pollen St Social is the best restaurant in London. But is not also perhaps the best restaurant in the world? Certainly it seemed so last week when we visited. Glorious, glorious, glorious

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  9. Nina

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at Pollen Street Social for our anniversary and had the tasting menu with the classic wine pairing. Absolutely amazing. From service to food, and we even got some more dessert as a present which we just couldn't fit so they wrapped it up for us so we could bring it home. The final course the dessert was the best I have ever had I my life! Would highly recommend going here. We even got to see chef Jason Atherton in the kitchen working which was a plus.

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  10. JWTLondon

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday. Although there were 2 children in the party, the staff were very accommodating. Thank you very much for making the evening a special occasion.

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  11. PatrickH

    Leicestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, great food and great wine. Would definitely reccomend

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  12. JosephM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolutely amazing lunch! I could not fault it at all. Superb

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  13. PaulineN

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the A La Carte 4 course lunch menu which offers a great choice, amazing food and we think really good value. Even in this social distancing time, the restaurant had a great buzz about it. The staff were welcoming, with excellent menu knowledge and perfect service. Pollen Street Social is everything you would expect from a Jason Atherton restaurant, excellent food, excellent service, I can't wait to go back.

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  14. Gill

    Hampshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic. The meal was superb. The staff totally charming and very knowledgeable What an honour to see Britain’s best chef actually cooking in the kitchen. Jason Atherton is genius

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  15. ChrisW

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We chose the 4 course £85 pp which was outstanding in taste, presentation and quality. Service was 1st class and not overbearing, which can sometimes overshadow the food from past fine dining experiences.

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  16. JonN

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    got to be the best restaurant in London, seriously it is a spectacular dining experience

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  17. DavidWalter

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best food my party have eaten for years, if not forever

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  18. GaryC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food , wine , service , location and very friendly staff

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  19. Diner2

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Hadn’t been for a few years but was instantly reminded how wonderful Pollen Street Social is. The whole experience was lovely, the atmosphere is warm and chatty unlike some similar started places, and the food was incredible. Not sure which course was the best, every one was fantastic, but I can say the chocolate soufflé is most definitely worth the wait. Will be booking again soon.

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  20. SallyR

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant! Always worth a trek up to Town. The staff are so professional and friendly at the same time. Food is sublime with wonderful extra touches to make it even more special. Well done Jason and the team.

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  21. hippocake

    London

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A brilliant time with excellent fresh and most tasty food On the four course a la carte menu. George the general manager was serving us and he understood our great interest in food and my writing commitment to a lifestyle magazine. We were introduced to chef/owner Jason Atherton who was helpful and Charming. This was a magnificent experience and the slightly informal happy atmosphere helped the enjoyment of my birthday lunch. Every little thing was taken care of in the menu. Perfect.

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  22. LucyD

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favourite restaurant in London. I cannot recommend Pollen Street Social highly enough.

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  23. Lester

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Even better than I expected - great buzzing atmosphere, excellent service and amazing food. You wont be disappointed.

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  24. SpecialOffersOnly

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an absolutely wonderful time for our anniversary. Food, service and ambience were fabulous. Excellent and attentive sommelier. A real treat, especially in times like these.

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  25. MartinC

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the first place we've eaten out since the lifting of the second lockdown and what an experience it was. The serving staff are absolutely brilliant and the food is out of this world. I've eaten a lot of desserts in my time, but the russet apple dessert is the best of the bunch. Thank you Pollen Street Social, for lifting the gloom of this pandemic with great service and unbelievable food!

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  26. Will

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An exceptional experience from starter to petit fours, the variety on the menu was fantastic and already has us planning our next visit. The quality of each dish, served beautifully was outstanding and the wine list and knowledge of the sommelier matched perfectly.

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  27. PeterD

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2020

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Very pleasant evening somewhat tarnished by very slow service. Sat down at 7.30 and by 9.45 had only been served amuse bouche and starter from the tasting menu. Given curfews , the next three courses were brought up in quick succession. Waiting staff were very courteous and professional but, apart from a brief apology, offered no explanation. Food was , as ever, very good. Wine list is both extensive and expensive. Very little of quality below £80. It should be stressed we had a lovely evening celebrating my wife’s birthday, but given the size of the bill, will only consider returning on similar special occasions and would hope for more prompt service.

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  28. ScottP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing night. They just knock it out of the park every single time. Great service and great food. Thank you very much for your great hospitality

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  29. KateT

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant so good with gluten free

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  30. SOMBILI

    London

    164 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    164 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2020

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Not the best of experiences and certainly not what one expects from a JA restaurant. Service was inconsistent, the last dish took a loooong time to come, no effort by staff to mitigate the wait, my turbot tasted like it had been sitting in a counter for a while, not fresh and moist as it's been before.

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  31. Tux1

    Surrey

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fabulous meal for our twins birthday - we had the taste menu and it was innovative and totally delicious. The staff were attentive without being intrusive. Outstanding!

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  32. mediadiner

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So happy to be back post lockdown at one of my favourite restaurants in London. Jason was in the kitchen and came to say hello which was a nice + Delicious food as always in a relaxed atmosphere.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stellar food, main man in the kitchen on top form, best table ever

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  34. SineB

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was stunning, atmosphere chic but not stuck up, staff attentive, wine menu extensive...Can't find fault with this place really. Had a great experience!

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  35. claires

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our fourth trip and still great. The set menu for lunch is great value and delicious with lots of extras thrown in. The wine menu is extensive and not many around the £40/50 bracket. Great atmosphere and friendly staff!

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  36. clem

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just amazing food and experience; sommelier recommending great wines at reasonable prices and service striking balance of attentive without being intrusive. Thoroughly recommend.

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  37. Batchworth

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food with excellent service in a very relaxing and enjoyable setting. My second visit and an equally memorable experience

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  38. JoeOC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Was wonderful as ever and great service. I just had some food envy as my wife ordered better than me!

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  39. mjadams64

    Perthshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the 4 course 'a la carte' menu which was excellent value particularly with the number of 'extras' dished out during the course of the evening. Service also excellent throughout. Was good to see Jason Atherton in action in the kitchen leading his team and nice touch his coming over to have a chat with my wife and I

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  40. HelenB

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed lunch Not cheap but beautifully executed and served Will visit again when law of the land allows

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Pollen Street Social is rated 4.6 stars by 3367 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Pollen Street Social

8-10 Pollen Street, London, W1S 1NQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Mayfair
  • Hours of Operation
    Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 2:30pm; 6pm - 10:30pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary European, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Pollen Street is located just off Regent street, a short five minute walk from Oxford Circus underground station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Atherton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7290 7600
  • Catering
    <br>Off-site catering and private hire are available upon request. Please contact our reservations team for more information.
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