Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant

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   Happyeater

   London

   21 reviews

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   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined today

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   On previous occasions, we had really enjoyed the smoked salmon. This time, we had the smoked salmon again but were unpleasantly surprised by the at least 30% reduction in the serving size.

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   AJ73

   London

   47 reviews

   4.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Lovely meal. A little too dark in the restaurant for my old eyes haha

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   ChristineW

   London

   6 reviews

   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Food was very poor and horribly expensive. Service was terrible and we had a very sour faced waitress, although they proceeded to put 12.5% service charge. I could cook better food at home.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   It was a bit messy, made reservations but table was ready only 30 mins later, service wife it was excellent but the person upfront …

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   PenelopeP

   London

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Excellent pre theatre Only downside we’re unable to have post theatre drinks as not resident in hotel which seemed a little unfair

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   HarriettG

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Very impressed with the set lunch menu. The quality and ambience were excellent.

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   Debwar

   Hampshire

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   The outside area is such a wonderful oasis in the centre of Soho. A great place to meet for a lunch it’s friends! The food is very good and the waiting staff very pleasant.

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   AnnaI

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Not too loud - very good if you would like to talk. The food was delicious.

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   Girlintown

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   The ambience of the restaurant was lovely, really like the lighting … and we had a nice table. Staff were well mannered, and polite overall. The let down was the food, as it wasn’t seasoned well, and portion of the food wasn’t seasoned well. For the price we paid for the food, I personally felt there are better restaurants in town.

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    ElizabethH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    They didn’t have our table ready .. so we were offered a free glass of champagne each, and a table in the bar .. till it was ready. A nice touch Was very noisy as the recycling lorry was collecting all the bottles.. so loud! Probably not the hotels fault as it was just the timing!!

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    Aloona

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    This is a beautiful venue and have been many times dining from the a la carte. Visited for a pre-theatre meal with 3 course set menu - a little disappointing. Portions were tiny though the dessert seemed more or less standard, and by the time you add sides the price is probably back to normal. The quality of the food was good...but maybe a rethink of set menu so that it feels more substantial; feel like a taster or light bite. The glass of bubbly is great, but would go without if it is at the expense of the food.

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    DeBurca

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    We usually love Ham Yard especially outside in the fine weather. Since our last visit the prices in the a la carte have gone stratospheric. Probably double what you would pay at the Wolseley or the Delaunay. Starters in the 15-18 range with scallops at 25! Mains in the 35-45 unless you go vegan. You need exceptional cooking to justify these prices. We were out for a casual meal so opted for the set menu. 35 for 2 courses including a glass of champagne. This is a good price but the food was poor and service of the food very slow to us. The portion size for the set menu items was very small. The mackerel starter the size of a big canapé. The tiny discs of lamb were over cooked, dry and close to cold. Worst of all it we didn’t receive our starters until an hour and 15 means after we sat down. We chased the food several times as other tables were served before us. Perhaps we were unlucky but another table were also running late for the theatre due to the slow food service. The staff were pleasant and the cocktails good so the issue seems to be the kitchen. The head waitress or maitre d’ spoke with us and apologised profusely. And then to our surprise cancelled our entire bill. We did not ask for any discount and had only expressed disappointment that the place had gone downhill so badly. It was a fantastic gesture but I’d still find it difficult to recommend Ham Yard for anything but drinks. We had a lovely time despite everything but there are too many great restaurants at lower price points serving much better food in London.

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    Jackie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Amazing on all levels from the wonderful staff to the amazing food.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    This is a hidden gem in central London. Great ambience and at £40 for 3 course set menu with a glass of champagne good value. The only minor issue is the main courses were small, the starters and desserts were normal portion sizes. Food was otherwise excellent

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Absolutely wonderful experience from being welcomed to leaving very content… Amazing food, service & atmosphere are all in abundance here at this stunning restaurant/bar, we opted for the set menu as we had a theatre date & I must say the portions & quality of the food were second to none… Go try & be truly wowed….!

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    Angie

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Sat at outdoor table - glorious evening. Wonderful staff and such a lively atmosphere. Rather expensive but was a welcomed treat.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

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    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Fabulous location! Decor was gorgeous!Food awesome!Service amazing! Will definitely return.

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    Athlete

    London

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    I have been to Ham Yard several times and generally found it good and enjoyable. However, this time hings did not start well-with a 25 minute wait for a drink, then 15 minutes before we got menus. We had the set menu. The starter was boring and bland: Main Ok but tiny portions. Everything was slow and yet there appeared to be staff everywhere. The main problem is that the food is overpriced. A small portion of new potatoes, around 4 each, worked out at £1 a small potato. Then the bill was wrong-charged for things we did not have. It's sad but I wil;lnopt be returning or recommending it to anyone.

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    Malik

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2022

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    Had to really wait for long to get food and the drink refill, wanted to have Dessert, but because of how long we had to wait we decided not to bother and leave

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    Neri

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2022

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    Friendly and helpful staff. Elegantly relaxed but atmosphere. Food was very tasty and well presented.

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    AdrienneT

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2022

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    Lovely bar with tasty bar snacks. Very busy pre theatre but no problems as I had booked. Service was a bit hit and miss (one not great waiter and one excellent one). Think maybe a little short staffed on the night we went but personality of one of our waiters (lovely Romanian man) made up for it. Thank you whoever you are!

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    PaulK

    Berkshire

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2022

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    Friendly and attentive service. Delicious food. Will be back!

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    JCW16

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2022

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    Really delicious Afternoon Tea, with just the right amount of food. The flavours were great, and the staff could not have been lovelier.

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    AugustusGloop

    London

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 10 May 2022

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    It was my first time dining here after the pandemic therefore I was looking forward to it immensely. It didn’t disappoint too much but it definitely lacks the atmosphere it once had. To start on a positive note, our waiter, George was fantastic. He was fun, upbeat, knowledgeable and had charisma that added to the night. The food was very good and quite good value (we had the set meal) so I cannot fault the actual dining experience. Where I think it missed a beat is the attitude of the staff in the bar area. The restaurant wasn’t remotely full all night yet we waited almost 10 minutes at the desk for someone to greet us and, when they did, they hardly said hello before leading us silently to the table and then just leaving us there with not a word said. After our meal, we we were keen to have a drink. We stood at the empty bar waiting whilst 4 bar staff carried on with their tasks ignoring us. We decided to give up and go somewhere else. What I used to love about this place was the relaxed almost bohemian vibe of the place. The bar stuff were fun, knew their stuff and we eager to give you a drink. Apart from our waiter, I found it all very stiff and formal and lacking personality. I hope this was just a bad night and not a new way of doing things.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 May 2022

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    Worst lunch I’ve had in a long time. Very disappointing cod / sides / dessert

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    Angelica

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    I was very underwhelmed by the quality of the food. The bread for the sandwiches as very dry. The scones were soggy in the middle. Terrible food really! The staff did not know how to explain to us what was on the trays. I expected a lot more from Ham Yard.

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    MartaA

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    It wasn’t our first visit there. Ambience and the staff were great. Food was a bit dissapointing in comparison to our previous visits. It used to be delicious, composed in a way to remember a unique taste. Yesterday we had several dishes, like asparagus, cod, chicken schnitzel - unfortunately they were bland, good quality ingredients on the plate, but without an idea and flavour as a composition. Cocktails, burrata and beef tartare were very good. Chablis we ordered was corked, but sommelier was really great and changed the bottle in no time. We will come back to hopefully taste delicious food we remember from a while ago.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    Dined at the Ham Yard Hotel on my birthday for a pre theatre set menu dinner . Terrific value 3 courses with a glass of champagne for £40. They also presented me with a chocolate brownie cream and strawberry dessert with a candle and happy birthday message , lovely ! The hotel is a treat for the eyes the decor superb. All the staff were professional and good. We sat in the side glass area for a cocktail too . Lots of Places to sit with amazing decor. Thank you for making my birthday so brilliant!!

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    PhilH

    Berkshire

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 May 2022

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    Have eaten here many times, food always consistently good. Good food and great ambiance leads to a great experience. Like many establishments at the moment I think they could do with a few more staff, particularly in the bar.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 May 2022

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    Excellent hospitality from our arrival to departure. Coffee and Lunch were exceptional. Sincere thanks to all team members. An exceptional hotel.

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    DavidR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 May 2022

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    Excellent evening for business meeting followed by dinner !

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    SusanS

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 May 2022

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    A gorgeous hotel and a gorgeous venue for afternoon tea. It was so comfortable and totally unpretentious. My only criticism was the bread was too thick and that slightly overshadowed the sandwich fillings. Otherwise a lovely experience.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    Afternoon tea. Lovely venue and atmosphere

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    MissP66

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    Friendly and professional service, good food. Great date night venue.

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    Viljanelle

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    The best schnitzel I have had for a long time. The setting was great and the service fabulous once we were at the table. My only slight peeve was that the table was not ready when we arrived.

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    JimboSW19

    London

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2022

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    Heard good things about Ham Yard and was looking forward to going for my partners 60th with a few friends. Certainly the initial impression when we walked in was better than expected and at 6:00 pm on a Friday the place was pretty much full with a lively atmosphere. The only disappointment was some of the food was not great and not what you would expect for the prices being charged. However I think we will definitely go back as overall it was a good night.

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    Beckssw18

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2022

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    I love this place! You guys always treat us beautifully, and we always have the most fantastic time. Special mention to the lovely receptionist who found us a bigger table after we bumped into some old friends and brought them along with us! Amazing as ever. See you soon!

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    Onlyme

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 April 2022

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    Lovely staff, wonderful food. They even picked up that it was someone’s birthday in the party even though we didn’t mention it and brought out a cake with candle. Lovely touch.

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    JenniferG

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 April 2022

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    I came here for high tea and was delighted with the quality of the experience from start to finish. Hope to visit again soon!

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    PhilD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 April 2022

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    Sadly the service was not up to standard this time. Had to ask several times for wine to be filled up and they were not able to leave the bottle near the table for us to help ourselves. Waitress did not handle this well and could do with some training on customer engagement. The main course of Cod was also not the best. looked anaemic and unappetising. Not your finest hour Ham Yard

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