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CheckMate Bar, Lounge and Restaurant, London,

CheckMate Bar, Lounge and Restaurant

3.7
3.7
9 Reviews
£25 and under
Thai
117 - 129 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4DS

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Romantic
  • Great for brunch
CheckMate Bar, Lounge and Restaurant is located at the Park International Hotel in Kensington. It could be a great choice for a drink or dinner after visiting the local museums and attractions. The décor follows a unique black and white chess theme which makes the restaurant a glamorous place to eat and drink. The menu reflects both authentic Thai and traditional British dishes. Also, Happy Hour is available every day with buy one Cocktail and get one free.

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Additional information

  • Area
    South Kensington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    3 minutes walk to Gloucester Road Underground Station.
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano Bar every Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7pm to 11pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9 people are saying

CheckMate Bar, Lounge and Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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9 Reviews
  1. MarinaM

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 January 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best experince! We ordered the Afternoon tea and the setting was perfect for it with all these Alice in Wonderland vibes! It is also the best price in the city and everything was delicious.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 January 2020

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

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  3. JeanetteO

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 July 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service, relaxing atmosphere for a lovely meal

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  4. Dotty1

    Leicestershire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food well presented in a nice dining area. King prawns with glass noodles and prawn green curry both very tasty. The dining area was a little quiet but that did not detract from the experience.The two for one cocktails were a a good draw but that they ran out of the making for a second round which was a little off-putting. Overall we would definitely visit again when in the area.

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  5. SusanneR

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 9 August 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation and arrived at the restaurant. We were seated at a table that was very wobbly and asked to be moved. While we were being moved the bartender came to us and said that the kitchen was busy with a conference and even if we ordered we wouldn’t be served for at least a hour and half. Needless to say we left.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 1 July 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very poor. We were waiting to get our main course for over an hour and when it arrived, they got our order completely wrong. Food was delicious and well seasoned but the waiting time was ridiculous! Will not be returning.

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  7. TimJ

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 May 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food served was of good quality and served in a pleasant and timely manner

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  8. RussellS

    Cambridge12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 September 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    CheckMate Bar, Lounge and Restaurant on London's Cromwell Road is very east to find. The first impressions were good - very clean, modern and swish. The food was nice too with a nice selection of good value main dishes. My colleague and I shared the CheckMate starter platter - it was really good. The service couldn't be bettered either. I would strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  9. Phil

    London13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 August 2011

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Check Mate, SW7 was a terrible dissapointment. I dont know what i expected from a hotel restaurant but this was more convenient than anything else. whils the decor is nice is is still a hotel restaurant that is quite, with a limited menu a extremely mediocre service.

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CheckMate Bar, Lounge and Restaurant is rated 3.7 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. South Kensington

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117 - 129 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4DS

Additional information

  • Area
    South Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    3 minutes walk to Gloucester Road Underground Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano Bar every Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7pm to 11pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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