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Fantastic evening - classic and delightful evening- Sunday
Fantastic evening - classic and delightful evening- Sunday roast was top notch. Superb level of attention -- expected from fine dining. Make reservations and take a trip back in time!
Be the first to ReplyA classic old school English cocktail bar and restaurant.
This place is like jumping into a Time Machine. Wonderful relaxing cocktail bar upstairs away from the hustle and bustle of the street. The restaurant was busy but the menu was not really to my taste, surprisingly! I had the chicken and leak pie. I didn't enjoy it but that's down to individual taste. I would go back though and try something different but if it's cocktails then this is the place.
Be the first to ReplyRules restaurant doesn't get five stars for the food
Rules restaurant doesn't get five stars for the food because eating at rules is much more about the experience. The dining room is beautiful a classic look with dark wood and red seats. The walls are decorated with old portraits and dozens of antlers. Upstairs, you'll find a bar and lounge. The waiters dressed in formal attire are friendly and helpful. The food is traditional British food with a focus on game. at the right time of year, you can order wild grouse with the warning to look out for shot in the meat. I started with an Indian spiced quail, served with apricot chutney. For my main course, I opted for the steak and kidney pudding. This is a dish many people will avoid, but with gravy and sharp, yellow mustard. I really enjoyed it. For dessert I tried the sticky toffee pudding. Pass on this dish and go for the golden syrup sponge, served with crème anglais. It was the best dessert I had in London. I also enjoyed the gin list, including Christmas pudding gin. Bottom line: of all the restaurants I ate at in London Rules is the one I want to return to. Make sure if you are there you take advantage of the chance to eat at the oldest restaurant in London.
Be the first to ReplyI had this place recommended by a colleague whom I trust.
The place was beautifully decorated, very old school. The service was wonderful although at times, in the mid-afternoon, we had trouble locating our waiter for more water or wine. We had great cocktails (Guinness and champagne), appetizers of soup and gravlax. My colleague who recommended the restaurant was insistent on us getting the prime rib so we did for £50 per person and attached the the pic of what we received for £100 ($125) we received 10 bite sized pieces of meat. To say that we were surprised and disappointed would be an understatement. Anyway, our check arrived (once we found the waiter) and we were never asked how our meal was. We like good value and just chalked it up to experience and don't ever have to go back.
Be the first to ReplyThis is the oldest restaurant in London.
It was a very nice place to take the family for Sunday dinner. We had the Roast Rib of Beef for two along with some Potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding. The steak was really nicely cooked and tasked OK. There really was not a lot of meat for what this meal cost. Remember the plate you see in the photo is for two people. The potatoes didn't have much flavor and I wished I would have ordered the mashed instead. This was my first-time eating Yorkshire Pudding, and I didn't care for it. My wife said that it was too burnt on the bottom for her liking. Overall, the atmosphere in this place was great, but I'm not sure it was worth the money. One thing that was superb was the service, they really know how to serve guests.
Be the first to ReplyI've known Rules since the 1960s.
But this time in October 2023 we were horribly disappointed in the steak-and-kidney-pudding. As this was the main course, the decent fish soup could not make up for our dismay. The suet was hard and tasteless, with minimal kidneys, and not steak at all but some sort of shredded beef, nothing else to add texture or taste, with some watery gravy that could not make up for the poor cooking. The ambience is lovely in this restaurant (better than most of the London clubs I've been into) and the service top notch. But it's hard to believe a chef who knew his/her business would serve such a main course. I never thought I'd be giving only 3-stars to Rules restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyI have visited this restaurant half a dozen times and make
I have visited this restaurant half a dozen times and make it a destination every time I visit London. Honestly I went back and fourth on if this should 4 or 5 stars. The service has always been great and personable, sometimes hard to find in high end restaurants (which I will never understand). The food has always been great traditional British food and the ambiance is simply historically beautiful. I once had their oysters on the half shell and badly sick - I knew at the time I should not have eaten them and they should not have been served at the time. Spending a lot of time in New Orleans I know oysters and have eaten them many times around the world, but these had been previously shucked and left out, I should have known better, but the wine and the moment got the better of me. But recently I was there with some old friends and their manager went out of his way to help us - so I always appreciate that type of service, especially when they didn't need to. So I will say 4 1/2 stars (but Yelp will not allow this for some reason). As previous diners have mentioned, the food is focused on some game at times - the grouse (when is season), has always been spectacular and they do a roast beef dish for two which is equally good. Also great cocktails. Make a reservation, the place is popular for a reason - oh did I mention it's the oldest restaurant in London...been in continual service since the late 1700's! So I have to believe their doing something right.
Be the first to ReplyRules is a two century old restaurant.
Reservation is highly recommended. We tried walking in when they opened for dinner and their earliest seating available wasn't for a few hours. We showed up a bit earlier than our reservation time later on and they were able to seat us after a short wait in their cocktail lounge upstairs. They had an impressive whiskey selection with surprisingly good pricing for the Pappy Wan Winkle line up compared to what I've seen in New York. I haven't seen a cask strength blue spot before, so I opted for that. Reminded me of the first time having Jameson. Just a big Irish whiskey. Food wise, we had the beef rib roast for two which translates to a ribeye steak. My wife ordered it medium and it was cooked perfectly to our request. Great char on the outside. Super savory without being greasy or buttery. It was a great cut. Came with a popover and a small salad with horseradish. I made sure to get a forkful of horseradish with each bite of the greens. Was a great pairing. Reception and service at the cocktail lounge was outstanding. Finding the restroom was a bit of a maze. Men's room was a communal area with stalls too.
Be the first to ReplyWhen we were setting up our trip to London, my friend
When we were setting up our trip to London, my friend wanted to dine at the city's oldest restaurant, which happened to be Rules. Interesting experience. We arrived at 4:30. Started off on the wrong foot immediately. The host really made us feel unwelcome, and made it abundantly clear we needed to be done and out of there by 6:30. We'll, OK then! He seated us at a table for two across the aisle from the bar. As soon as we were seated, a few fruit flies wanted to join us at our table. A couple tables down was a couple that were all over each other. The host didn't seem to mind, in spite of stares by other diners trying to enjoy their dinner. After we shooed them away a few times they left, but still tried a few times to help with our dinners. The food took a bit to arrive, which made me nervous because of the stern warning we got from the host. My lady ordered the chicken pot pie, and I the rump steak. Also, on a lark, we tried the peas with cooked lettuce. We'd never heard of cooked lettuce, but the dish was actually amazing, very well seasoned. I tasted her pie. The puff pastry crust was pretty good, but I found the filling just bland, like no seasoning at all. Then we move on to the rump steak, which I ordered medium rare. When they brought it out it looked quite impressive as you can see. Beautiful sear, lots of herbed brown butter. But on the inside, totally raw. Wait, it gets better. The unwritten rule in the restaurant racket is that the server should check back with the table not more than 5 minutes after the food arrives. So I tried to get anyone's attention that would even look at me. The only ones that seemed at all interested were the fruit flies, until I had gnawed my way through a very tough cut of raw meat and someone came to clear the table and ask how everything was. Keep in mind, we're now 45 minutes in, and she was the first to check in with us! The boss did the right thing and took the steak off the check, but it shouldn't have happened in the first place. As to the condition of the place, granted it's as old as the US Constitution, and there are a lot of artifacts on the walls, to the point where it's almost claustrophobic, dated and dingy. There are spots where wallpaper is actually peeling. There's stuff at the hardware store that comes in a tube that will fix it in a minute.And anytime there are fruit flies around, it comes just from a lack of care and cleaning, more than likely in the bar. Very sad.
Be the first to ReplyService was horrible.
We left over half of our food to be taken home and we were told it was placed at the rubbish bin. Never in my life have I experienced such service, and we are foodies who eat all over the world.
Be the first to ReplyI am disappointed in this place.
We booked ahead, took a late booking just to get in. The place is beautiful, the drinks are unique (albeit pricey), and the food is very good. And I believe the service is typically good...except for ours. We ordered off the typical menu--no specials or special requests--and our mains took far longer than acceptable. The final straw was watching others who got in significantly after us get their food. I finally complained, and the waiter apologized profusely, and they offered us comped drinks and/or desserts, and we refused them. I cannot say I wouldn't go back, because I did really like the place. But I'm very disappointed. It was a long, expensive ride each way. If I'd known it'd be this way, I would've gone somewhere else.
Be the first to ReplyI've been looking forward to this restaurant and hyped it
I've been looking forward to this restaurant and hyped it up so much to my fiancée. Unfortunately this failed has to meet our expectations. I think this menu is as old as the restaurant (est. 1798) and I wished they were creative in their use for game meat. Service was stiff, awkward and unwelcoming. It's a pass for me.
Be the first to ReplyJust what you would expect.
Traditional British food done well. Attentive but not intrusive service. The Christmas decorations were breath-taking.
Be the first to ReplyWe have experienced fine dining all over the world.
We aren't strangers to great food from everywhere. This ain't it. It's a beautiful restaurant and very historic. We wanted to love this restaurant. It gives me no pleasure to give it a mediocre review. But they earned this mediocre review. I'm not going to get in to specific entrees because they were all the same. If blind folded I promise you couldn't tell the scallops from the onion soup. What I noticed first and foremost about Rules was they are passionate about their place in history and having their own game preserve etc etc. what they weren't passionate about is taste. We've been to amazing places in Italy, France and all over America. We all share a common trait that is lost on the folks at Rules. We get excited about the food and flavors and not so much about the other stuff. If you want a beautiful room, a stuffy server and overpriced bland food Rules is your place. If you actually care about flavor than maybe this isn't for you.
Be the first to ReplyI try to get to Rules when I'm in town.
The food is consistently very good. The game, when available, is fun to try. The service is excellent. And the bar is outstanding. Sam helped me with my cocktail orders, was a delightful young man to speak with and extremely knowledgeable. And you are surrounded by history in London's oldest restaurant. It all adds up to a delightful experience. Will be back next time I'm in town.
Be the first to ReplyMy wife and I were walking around the area after going to
My wife and I were walking around the area after going to the London Transport Museum and Harry Potter exhibit at the London Film Museum during our London honeymoon. We saw this place as London's oldest restaurant and walked in. It was late lunch/early dinner time at 3:30 and we got lucky since they had a table until 5:00pm. We were very underdressed wearing t-shirts and causal pants day and they still welcomed us. To eat we shared a Steak & Kidney Pudding and a Gratin of braised leg of Rabbit. To drink we had London Pride and Guinness. For dessert, we don't quite remember what we ate but it was delicious and went well with the Rules Royale cocktail. We got lucky to get a table by just walking by, but I would suggest making a reservation. It is like London's equivalent of Old Ebbitt Grill in DC, but several decades older.
Be the first to ReplyI had a drink at the upstairs conservatory at Rules and it
I had a drink at the upstairs conservatory at Rules and it was amazing! The drinks and service was excellent! Very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions and explaining the menu. Yes, the restaurant is nice, just make a point to go to the conservatory before or after your reservation. You won't regret it!
Be the first to ReplyWhat a wonderful experience.
Good food, good service. We had the roast rib for 2, I think 4 could eat it. Just wonderful. The cauliflower soup was amazing.
Be the first to ReplyMy wife and I quite loved the general atmosphere and food,
My wife and I quite loved the general atmosphere and food, having been here on two previous trips. I give 4 stars here instead of 5 because of the office and "front of house" treatment. I called from the USA 3 weeks ago to make a reservation for 6:00 pm. I was told that was fine, but I had to clear the table by 8:00 pm. Two weeks later I was called about confirming the reservation. Again I was told that I had to leave by 8:00 pm. Then the day before our dinner I was forced to confirm the reservation once more, again advised to be finished by 8:00 pm. We reported on time for our 6:00 pm reservation The maitre 'd advised, "You have to clear the table by 8:00 pm." I set a timer, and we tried to enjoy the meal, wondering whether we would get to have dessert. We did. My alarm went off at 8:00 pm as we were walking toward the exit door. We passed two empty two-top tables, and saw no one waiting at the front desk to be seated, but we were out at 8:00 pm. Maybe Rules should change its name to Out by Eight.
Be the first to ReplyYep..fun place. Lots of historical memoribilia. Went
Yep..fun place. Lots of historical memoribilia. Went for dinner after the theater..you really feel like you are in London circa 1940's. Lots of interesting menu options.
Be the first to ReplyWe were a party of 6 celebrating a special birthday.
The menu is interesting, lots of game, but other things also. The ambiance is excellent. We all enjoyed our meals but wouldn't say that the food was fantastic. We had an odd experience though. One of our party ordered soup which came with toast and a thin layer of pate. When he bit into it, there was something metal in his mouth. He thought he had broken a tooth, but that was not the case. At the end of the meal, he showed the metal piece to our waiter, who nonchalantly said, "Oh, that's a pellet; you get that in food when you order game." The response was almost as if we should be impressed that the meal was authentic b/c we got the pellet. No apology, no free dessert, nothing. That sort of took the restaurant down a few notches for us.
Be the first to ReplyMost amazing dining experience! Started out with cocktails
Most amazing dining experience! Started out with cocktails upstairs (gorgeous atmosphere). I had the venison for an entree (delicious), and had the most amazing dessert I have ever had, the cake and custard (total heaven, I could eat that forever!). Our waiter was attentive and service was fantastic. Highly recommended it if your in the area.
Be the first to ReplyWonderful decor and atmosphere, lots of great history and
Wonderful decor and atmosphere, lots of great history and the servers are polite and knowledgeable but the food was overpriced and disappointing. The scallops were tiny. The beef was okay.
Be the first to Replyoldest restaurant in london.
this is my jam. going to restaurants with history that have survived the tests of time. usually there's a reason why a restaurant has stayed around so long. sometimes, i don't get it, but in Rules' case, i got it. started off with my cocktail of choice, vodka martini, which was well crafted. service was prim and proper. my waitress was excellent. i arrived later than conventional dinner time closer to 10pm so the restaurant was relaxed and quiet. i connected to the wifi and reviewed my memories on my phone for the day and soaked in the ambiance of the old restaurant. i didn't recognize many of the dishes so just went by description and ordered the dorset crab as an appetizer, and the chicken mushroom pot pie. the dorset crab was a revelation and excellent. i was kind of worried as i had no idea what the dish really entailed for the crab, but it was refreshing and delicious. think crab/egg salad in shell. not sure my idea of a dinner in a fancy restaurant ever entailed pot pie before, but being in london, i had to have this dish at this restaurant. it did not disappoint. the chicken pot pie was the best i ever had. dough was perfectly crispy and doughy where it was supposed to be. the chicken mushroom filling and gravy were well balanced and not salty. overall, i truly enjoyed my experience at rules and would come back again next time i'm in london. highly recommend.
Be the first to ReplyFantastic 15th Anniversary dinner with the hubby and kids
Fantastic 15th Anniversary dinner with the hubby and kids during our London trip in summer 2017. My husband's father and both grandfathers used to frequent Rules. It is the oldest continually running restaurant in London, serving traditional British fare. We were seated at the "Spectre Table" where a dinner scene from the James Bond movie was filmed. A special night to be sure.
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