BFI Bar & Kitchen
Bistro and Lounge££££
London, London
"Get the sausage rolls to share with drinks."(5 Tips)
"Nice bar but pricey and cocktail orders really slow things up."(3 Tips)
"Excellent menu, interesting cocktails."(9 Tips)
"Sausage rolls in a pint glass"(3 Tips)
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Jon CurnowJuly 29, 2022Sitting under the bridge can be nice on a warm evening. It does get very busy so pick your time. The door staff have always been cheerful and helpful: some of the best.- FedericaMay 28, 2013One of the few places in London that serves courgette flowers! Excellent menu, interesting cocktails. Not pretentious.
The vanilla bean margarita and the chicken breast with strawberry salad were genius. The focaccia not so much
Mila StarApril 6, 2012If packed in main area, go to the very back of the bar through a small corridor and to the second room - always a seat!
I had forgotten how churlish the service is here - every time. This time will be my last.
Annie DavidsonJuly 4, 2014Great bar...sadly the restaurant service is slow, lazy, forgetful and then they expect the tip! Drink here, just don't eat!
you can reserve parts of the seating in bar areas for free if you're a large party - a good pre-dinner meet up place
Dave ThomasSeptember 29, 2013If you could clear out all of the sofa-hogging hipsters who don't buy any drinks and aren't members of the BFI it would be great.
Sara Feldmann BrummerNovember 19, 2012Chill out in the squashy sofa area - once you've sat down you won't want to get up again!
Ilaria @ilarysgrill BarbottiOctober 15, 2011A really good lounge bar fill of people for aperitif. Good.- Get the sausage rolls to share with drinks. They come chopped up in a pint glass and are the best you'll ever try.
Olivia BoswellAugust 17, 2011Apparently there's a swarm here on Monday 29th August at 8pm - love this place, gonna bring some friends down!!
Kathryn HavelockJune 25, 2010Does fantastic mojitos in the summer, and the Benugo Boys are often easy on the eye! Read more
Food acceptable, but "tourist grade" service so leave plenty of time
Kristen Martino AndersonJanuary 6, 2010Cocktails good here. Atmosphere a bit strange in a good way. Read more
Sausage rolls in a pint glass. Not a smooth cocktail but very tasty.- Owen Van SpallAugust 14, 2010Nice bar but pricey and cocktail orders really slow things up. Rear bar Can be weirdly quiet on some Saturday nights after 10
Nicole BassMay 10, 2014Looks nice and good spot, but service was slow, tap beer was flat, and our food was cold in the middle. Wouldn't recommend.
Anthony ShepherdMay 14, 2012Slow and dire table service. Staff appear to be put out at the slightest request.
Patrick McDermottApril 28, 2012Slow, surly service. Be prepared for a long wait and tables covered with dirty dishes.
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- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:30 PM
+44 20 7401 9000
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Live Music
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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