Piano Kensington

Name: Piano Kensington
Address: 24 Kensington High St 2, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W8 4PT
Telephone: 020 7361 1977
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

69 Reviews

£25 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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Piano Kensington is the perfect location for an after-work drink, a special occasion or just to dance the night away! Sit back and relax or get up to boogie as the Piano Man plays music that spans across the decades, all played at your request.

Located within the five-star Royal Garden Hotel, in the bustling neighbourhood of Kensington and right on the doorstep of Hyde Park, Piano has an extensive drinks menu and a selection of pizzas and bar snacks.

We have limited online table availability but we have plenty of standing room so walk in guests are always welcomed. Group bookings are welcome, please call the Bar or email us at pianokensington@royalgardenhotel.co.uk with enquiries.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–01:00
Phone number
020 7361 1977
Website
http://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/piano-kensington
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Serhal
Catering
Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk<br />
Private party facilities
Group bookings welcomed. Perfect for work parties, hens dos, all sizes of groups are welcomed. Private hire available for bookings of up to 130. Terms and Conditions apply. Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk

Location
24 Kensington High St 2, London, Greater London W8 4PT
Area
Kensington
Cross Street
Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street
Parking Details
NCP car park located underneath hotel
Public Transit
High Street Kensington underground station on the circle and district line.<br />High Street Kensington Tube 5 minute walk. Bus Routes, 9, 23, 49, 52, 70, 452, N9 - Stop Kensington Palace
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve
£25.00 per person
31 Dec 2023 only
Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party at Piano Kensington for just £25 per person includes a welcoming glass of bubbles to set the mood for the night. Our live music will have you dancing into the early hours, creating memories that will last a lifetime.It's a night you won't want to miss, and we can't wait to welcome you as we toast to a fantastic year ahead! Cheers to new beginnings!

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

69 Reviews

BF
BerneenF
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was a quiet evening, but I rather enjoyed that. The pianist was engaging and talented. The food was great and the service was fantastic. As always, I look forward to coming back
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SuvG
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely brilliant - fantastic piano player, who sang requests and was very funny! Music perhaps a tad too loud but it didn’t ruin our evening
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Rachel
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
This is not the old piano kensington bar, its just a hotel lobby with no atmosphere at all. I'm sure that the pianist is great, but this is not a night out in london, we left before we sat down!
Piano KensingtonResponded on 11 November 2023
Dear Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to review us. Piano Kensington has been housed within the Royal Garden Hotel since 2020 and we managed to retain many of the same pianists and a similar vibe. The bar livens up from 21.00 over a Friday and Saturday night and is perfect for a quieter drink prior to this. The Bar is not in the hotel lobby but above the lobby in its own space where we believe it is a good fit and enjoyed by many of the original Piano Bar customers, hotel guests and new guests alike. I'm really sorry that you did not find the bar comparable but do hope that you'll give it another opportunity. Thank you again for your review. The Piano Team
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GLEC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant night! Both the service and the music were outstanding.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 11 November 2023
Dear GLEC, Thanks for your great review - we are so glad you had such a brilliant night. We have big party plans for New Years Eve in case you are looking for neighbourhood options and we hope to see you then. Musical Regards The Piano Team
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EvgeniyaT
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food3service4ambience5
Please add on desert menu for your snack menu. It definitely makes sense:)
Piano KensingtonResponded on 11 November 2023
Dear Evgeniya, Thank you for your review. We are looking at what we can add for those with a sweet tooth and hope to have something delicious on the menu for your next visit. We really appreciate your constructive feedback! The Piano Team
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RACHELM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue! Great service! Great Cocktails! And Ofcourse Great piano player!
Piano KensingtonResponded on 11 November 2023
Dear Rachel, Thanks for your review - we are so glad you enjoyed the bar and our talented pianists. We are planning a New Year's Eve party again this year in case you are looking for somewhere to celebrate! We look forward to seeing you soon. Musical regards The Piano Team
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RachaelH
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out, well looked after and made to feel very welcome, wonderful friendly staff, the tastiest pizza and amazing music. Good time had by all.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 11 November 2023
Dear Rachel, Thanks for your review - we are so glad you enjoyed the bar and our lovely pizza. We are planning a New Year's Eve party again this year in case you are looking for somewhere to celebrate! We look forward to seeing you soon. Musical regards The Piano Team
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NatashaGrin
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was lovely, the pianist/singers is a fantastic entertainer, will come back here again
Piano KensingtonResponded on 11 November 2023
Dear Natasha, Thank you for your review. We are really glad you enjoyed listening and partying along with our Pianists. In case you're looking to make festive plans we are planning a fab New Year's Eve party. We will hope to see you again soon. Musical Regards The Piano Team
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Lolli
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my birthday here and had the best time! Food was good, staff very friendly and accommodating for my group of friends and the performers were insane!
Piano KensingtonResponded on 11 November 2023
Hi Lolli, Thanks for your lovely review and sorry for our late response. We are so glad you enjoyed the night in Piano Kensington. You should come back with your group for New Year's Eve when we are planning a big party night! Entry is just £25.00 and includes a glass of sparkling wine! Musical regards The Piano Team
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EmilyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely cocktail bar, drinks were perfect, great service and fabulous pianist
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JonathanB
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was a little apprehensive when I realised it was part of a hotel but 12 of us finished off my girlfriend’s birthday with lots of laughs listening and dancing to the pianist. A fun evening and thank you
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CaroleS
Aberdeen
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
The pianist was exceptional and a joy to listen to. Unfortunately that’s where the good ends. The Piano Bar itself has moved from its previous location further along the High Street and is now within the Royal Garden Hotel and as a result of this it has lost the ambience, spontaneity and all round good fun that used to happen there. As we have had the best experience ever at the previous location we were disappointed by the lack of atmosphere. We hope this may have been down to it being a Thursday night but fear it may not be but down to it now being a more sedate offering altogether. Sorry to say not what we were anticipating
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ruanir
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was such a lovely evening the atmosphere was amazing.. The piano player kept the crowd on their feet.
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TasreenK
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Fun for singing, dancing and laughing. Excellent advice spent. Daniel was wonderful
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ShilaM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2023
overall3food3service1ambience5
We came to the piano bar before our dinner reservation at Ming Jang. We was here’s for a hour and a half and the piano player was amazing. The service was great. We then left for dinner and came back as the piano players were changing, the new piano player was also really good and we would have stayed however when trying to order a drink my husband had to wait ages, even the manager walked passed told the bar staff to take his order. As he was ordering another person came over and interrupted and made another order the bar staff didn’t say wait he just served him. Then he served another 2 people. My husband was still waiting after this and the bar staff ignored him. So we got up and just left. Bear in mind the bar area was actually empty. Massive disappointment. Won’t go back.
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VanessaG
Dorset
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
Awful. Booked a table for after a meal at min jiang only to be told the piano was broken and they were looking for another one???!!! Atmosphere like a cheap eighties nightclub. Left after 10 minutes
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RDTS2P
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 May 2023
overall2food4service5ambience2
Great drinks, good seating. Found the piano player very awkward. It was a very quiet night and he was too involved in table conversations; felt like we couldn’t converse without him trying to engage. Kept speaking to us in between songs too and trying to get us to sing whilst we were in private conversation. Most awkward part was when my table of 2 stood up to leave and he begged us through the mic not to leave … Would go again but would try find out ahead who is playing… Went on 09/05/23.
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SamanthaD
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2023
overall4food1service4ambience4
We had a fantastic time on Saturday - the first entertainer was simply fantastic. He really made our London trip one to remember. The only thing that dampened our evening was not being able to order food. We didn’t realise at first you could as the menu is not available on the tables. However when we did ask to order something we were told it was too late (10pm), this surprised us as the venue was still very lively and the second act not even started.
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JannaPF
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Spent a fantastic Saturday evening here with 3 friends. Staff were very welcoming and attentive and the piano player was amazing! We all had a really good, fun time and would definitely go back. Prices are on the high side, but it is what you would expect from a 5* hotel in central London.
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DianR
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 April 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
I love this place, it is the second time I have visited now. Amazing evening with talented Pianist/singer.
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JennyH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such a lovely evening in the piano bar, will definitely come again! Fantastic pianists, mini burgers were lovely and staff were friendly and efficient. Would recommend highly
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JoeW
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good drinks, nice nibbles, but let’s face it - you’re not coming here for those really. The pianist (Rufus) was on form, and had everyone singing along. A really good crowd making a fun evening. Worth booking a booth if you can - they set the mood of the room.
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SarahO
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible venue, amazing entertainment, fab cocktails
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BeverleyT
Cornwall
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it second time visiting from wales, if you like to sing along and join in this place is for you
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neezat
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, took a little time to liven up but easily one of the best nights we’ve had in a while. Both Pianists were brilliant and played most songs that were requested.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing and the whole ambiance brilliant. The Pianist was friendly and engaging. Really good night
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall4food2service4ambience5
Music and drinks were great!!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Delicious pizza
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HelenW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a good evening :) The pianist was amazing.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 5 December 2022
Dear Helen, Thanks for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your evening at Piano Kensington. We are planning a party for New Year's Eve and in case you are yet to have plans feel free to book in. We look forward to seeing you soon. The Piano Team
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SoLal
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Excellent pianist , esp the second one who came in last evening. Very talented, played great songs and the atmosphere was very relaxed and fun. Good drinks too
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Amanda
London
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great place to meet with friends, catch up/talk whilst music is playing cool tunes. Great service too. Tasty pizzas (scrummy vegan option!).
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MissiC
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family reunion
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I met my friend here for the first time and we were amazed at how much fun we had singing along the music. Looking forward to returning again
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OpenTable Diner
Worcestershire
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful evening with very talented pianists.
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Patsy
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service, great entertainment! 10/10
Piano KensingtonResponded on 18 October 2022
Hi Patsy, Thanks for your review and we are so glad that you enjoyed Piano Kensington and hope to see you soon. We have some big plans for New Years Eve in case you're looking for somewhere to see in the New Year! All the best The Piano Team
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MitchP
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
We were there from 5.30pm until 7.15pm. Very quiet and piano man didn't start until 7pm, so atmosphere wasn't that great. Otherwise excellent. Lesson, go later than us.
Piano KensingtonResponded on 18 October 2022
Dear Mitch, Thank you for your review. Piano Kensington does indeed get much livelier later in the evening and we hope to see you again again soon. We do have some fab pizza's for any early arrivals though and Thursdays through to Saturdays have 2 performances per night. All the best The Piano Team
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SamuelF
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My partner and I visited Piano on a weekend trip to London. We walked in to hear Billy Joel and Elton John being played brilliantly by the pianist. We thoroughly enjoyed the music and our delicious food.
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Behere
Hertfordshire
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
I have had a better evening at Piano Kensington. The 2nd pianist/singer was not good. He brought the tone down to all his music
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Bhaskar
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing vibes with live piano, make sure you get some romantic songs to dedicate to your date on piano 😉
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SarahD
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
On arrival we were welcomed and made to feel special. Waiter service. A perfect little hideaway, the ambiance of the pianist was amazing listening and we dancing the night away.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

Piano Kensington is rated 4.3 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

24 Kensington High St 2, London, Greater London W8 4PT

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street
Area
Kensington
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–01:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Pizza Bar, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
NCP car park located underneath hotel
Public Transit
High Street Kensington underground station on the circle and district line.High Street Kensington Tube 5 minute walk. Bus Routes, 9, 23, 49, 52, 70, 452, N9 - Stop Kensington Palace
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Serhal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/piano-kensington
Phone number
020 7361 1977
Catering
Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk<br />
Private party facilities
Group bookings welcomed. Perfect for work parties, hens dos, all sizes of groups are welcomed. Private hire available for bookings of up to 130. Terms and Conditions apply. Email or call for more information on larger group bookings piano@royalgardenhotel.co.uk

Piano Kensington

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve

Menu

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

FAQs

How is Piano Kensington restaurant rated?

Is Piano Kensington currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information