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Sketch
Modern European Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Tea Room££££
Mayfair, London
"Parlour bar is my favourite!"(12 Tips)
"The Afternoon Tea was perfect it was high class and high quality!"(91 Tips)
"Awesome tea time in the pink room!"(9 Tips)
"2 michelin stars chef provide the best food"(7 Tips)
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Brad TAugust 1, 2015It's 4 bars, all with different themes, including a tiki bar (my personal fav) and an igloo shaped drinking hole. All with creative cocktail concoctions. Why would you ever leave??
Very Good ServiceApril 13, 2013Fun place to go to, always something going on. After work drinks in the Parlour bar is fun if you like people watching.
Silvia AdlerOctober 4, 2014One of the best cocktail bars in London! Absolutely you cannot miss the toilets!! Amazing the egg room, then the other two which one can choose for the music played. Btw not so cheap...
Dimi TheoDecember 15, 2015If I had to visit only one place in London probably sketch would be this place!unique decoration,amazing menu,kind personnel.check out the toilets!
Julie LMay 5, 2015The perfect afternoon tea experience! For a little treat add a glass of champagne! Everything is good, the gallery room is breathtaking and the staff is very thoughtful
Sidar SahinNovember 23, 2016This place is amazing. The interior design is providing a nice and unique atmosphere. The waiters are very competent, kind and want their customers to have a great experience!
Kim VuOctober 20, 2016Funkiest venue for afternoon tea in London. A trip to the bathroom is a must, you'll understand why when you see it for yourself!
JKAugust 7, 2021Try Scottish langoustines '5 ways'Saddle of cumin marinated wild, Yorkshire venison, juniper and Sarawak pepper & Pierre Gagnaire's 'Grand Dessert'
Fabio SonodaMay 18, 2015Crazy toilettes! Nonetheless you go for the food! A little bit pricey but that's the cost to bring a famous French chef to London!
BiancaFebruary 21, 2017Interesting place for an apperitivo or even the 5 o'clock tea. The venue concept is fascinating and it is worth a visit anyhow.
Steve MJuly 17, 2012My pick for afternoon tea in London. At Sketch it's more than a tradition. More than an experience, even. It's a true adventure. Don't leave without going to the bathroom, it may be the coolest part.- prima filiOctober 27, 2015Super fancy and full of cool things and details to look at. Afternoon tea a bit pricey but the flavours are really interesting. It's kids friendly but probably they won't appreciate it.
MeritOctober 2, 2014Love their decor in the gallery - very pink and super cute! + Great cocktails...and of course make sure you check out their toilets!
Tavo BeltranMarch 24, 2015World class cuisine, top notch ambiance & outstanding attention by the staff! The cocktail room is a 'must' for the aperitif. Totally worth to visit!!
Alexandra AratoSeptember 19, 2014Sketch is not about good food only. It's about the experience it gives you, and the incredible plates, the exceptional staff and all the other details together make this place worth every penny.
Tiffany HuangMarch 28, 2017Except for the ambience and the stunning deco, what impressed me the most is that they serve steamed vegetable!! Taste delicious.
Benni PrinzJanuary 7, 2016The bar and casual restaurant are cool and fun. I didn't care for the Michelin star place though, not because of the food (which was very good, as would be expected) but I felt the atmosphere haughty
LMApril 15, 2017The restroom has it's own experience. The decorations change during seasons, we were there in Easter as you can see on top of the eggs/toilets!
Noons ADecember 5, 2013Lovely afternoon tea loved the egg and cucumber sandwiches the most, u can refill the tea. As for desert try their eclair (with hazelnuts) it's DELICIOUS.
Sera KoçMarch 26, 2015quality place to have a dinner! service is excellent and of course no need to say for atmosphere:)
- LtheFoodieDecember 28, 2017My favorite things - Tasters menu at the Library. Great wine pairing menu. Loved the seafood dishes the most . And impeccable service .
Prema LucasApril 17, 2013Get the squid ink croque Monsieur - heavenly & do eat in the Glade. The loos are mad! Everything is wonderfully designed, check out quirky details tucked away here & there. Great staff btw.
MinistryofWaxingApril 11, 2013Whether you enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Gallery restaurant or take afternoon tea in the Lecture Room, you will be sure to have a fine dining experience at London's twice Michelin-starred Sketch.
Shah Abdul-WahidOctober 9, 20122 Michelin stars and counting. The Lunch Rapide is easily only of the best value set lunches in London. At £35 for 2 courses, expect excellent service and outstanding molecular food.
OuicestmoiDecember 5, 2014My favorite posh place in London. High tea is pricey but worth every penny! Ambiance and decor are fab!!
New York HabitatApril 20, 2012Go for the venue, not the food. The gallery is one of a kind, and if you really want an unforgettable experience don’t forget to pay a visit to the bathroom!
Hannah ParvazSeptember 2, 2017The sweetcorn here has had me dreaming for months. Flavourful yet simple dishes in beautiful surroundings. 10/10.
Priya TungrusDecember 12, 2016The lecture room is fantastic - great food and absolutely amazing service. I love the mini table for your bag.
Danyah IsmailMay 1, 2015The time I spent there felt as if I was taken to a different world. From the theme of the rooms, the bathroom, service and food. Absolutely a must visit!
Mr. Mu~ © 🚗May 15, 2016Crossaint 5/5Pancake 5/5Benedict 5/5Orange juice (fresh) 5/5Overall breakfast 5/5Overall experience (unforgivable)
Liis SaarJuly 12, 2015Quirky and controvertial surrounding for a relatively classical afternoon tea. Definitely a memorable experience :)
Mada 🐎🎾 🏊🏻♀️☕️February 12, 2023Every dish and every details were well thought of and nothing disappointed me.My waiters were very nice and helped me understand the food very well though.
Rawan NsApril 11, 2017I absolutely love it, its elegant, comfy and so cool . The afternoon tea was good however the tea choises were really good ❤️
SaudAugust 22, 2021A must afternoon spot in London. Their interior is one of a kind. Service is not matching their standards as matters of quality
ZuzDecember 30, 2016Love the look of the Gallery. All pink and loads of David Shrigley's artworks. Have a read about it!
Ministry of WaxingApril 11, 2013Whether you enjoy a luxurious lunch in the gallery restaurant or afternoon tea in the Lecture Room, you are sure to have a fabulous dining experience at the two Michelin-starred Sketch.
Tobias OtteJanuary 4, 2015Went to 'The Gallery' for New Years Eve. Food was great but probably not worth the price we paid. Amazing cocktails and atmosphere, though. Use the bathroom. Even if you don't have to. Trust me.
Love the playful food in the Gallery, and as everyone says, the toilets are quite an experience
YS LovesJanuary 5, 2015The parlour is great to meet friends, sipping tea, light lunch or cake and chat all afternoon.
Jay AlsonMay 4, 2014Amazing place (including main rooms, art work, food and alien pod like bathrooms). Highly recommend.
hello_emilyNovember 8, 2015Wow! Really cool special occasion high tea. Not cheap but really fancy. Loved it
Kate SocatiyanurakNovember 4, 2018Was in the first room, the drink was good, so was the service! The crab cake was soso. It’s the vibe that makes it so special.
Joury IbrahimJune 13, 2015One of the best places I have been to in London. It was expensive but the experience was worthy. A must go to place!
Duygu TunaJanuary 13, 2018Gastronomic playground with striking interior ;) where the art meets food ♥️ fave in London !
𝒮𝓂𝒶𝓇𝒶𝑔𝒹𝑒𝓃𝒾𝒶💎🧘♀️October 25, 2016The place to be in London!!! Amazing innovative decoration...Afternoon tea is a must! Loved also the cocktails!
Remi LefevreJanuary 29, 2013The Foie Gras burger in the brasserie downstairs is to die for, while the Lecture Room upstairs features amazing themed-weeks that every foodie ought to live - and love.
Jillian JacksonOctober 14, 2018Amazing for afternoon tea! It’s 4 courses so very filling, not your usual afternoon tea 🥂 Need to book in advance!
VickyMarch 15, 2020Going for afternoon tea is a little more affordable but you still get to check out the cool space! Would recommend!
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Sketch, a destination for food, drink, art and music. The David Shrigley Gallery, the two Michelin starred Lecture Room & Library and the Glade and the Parlour.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
+44 20 7659 4500
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Places inside Sketch
- 7.8
"The champagne pour was delightful to watch. The tea and scones were delicious."
Ethan B 
"Certainly an afternoon tea re-imagined, as stated on the menu. An Egg Gougers, a Truffle Croque Monsieur, a lemon marshmallow, plus cakes come before scones. A far cry from the English tradition."
Jack Smith
- 7.6
"Amazing place in a very central location cocktails are nothing fancy but decoration is at it bests! Really worth a visit."
Georgia
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