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Giant Robot

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  • Best Bars
    Best BarsAugust 14, 2014
    An Americano-Italian cocktail bar and diner from the people that brought you Milk & Honey, with consistently kick-ass cocktails and food on the meaty end of the spectrum. Read more
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    Harrison Nathaniel-WurieJanuary 24, 2013
    Visiting for either Brunch or Dinner is highly recommended. The famous Lucky Chip Burgers are served here, as is a tasty Rib-Eye Steak. Cocktails like the Giant Island Iced Tea are recommended, too.
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    Chris HainesJune 7, 2014
    They do cute and mini cheeseburgers that are full of flavour and worth trying! Really nice vibe and open late too! Does get pretty busy though
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  • Richard F.
    Richard FrazierMarch 17, 2013
    Great place for breakfast or lunch on the weekend. The portions are massive and the orange juice delicious. Their coffee lets them down though - lots of better grinds available in the neighbourhood.
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  • Philippa D.
    Philippa DunjayApril 26, 2014
    Amazing spot for casual dinner. V well priced. If you stand at the bar, the v knowledgable bartender will mix you something custom up. Meatballs are the bomb.
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  • Time Out London
    Time Out LondonMay 2, 2012
    Giant Robot offers a handsome setting in which to enjoy a fine, American-themed cocktail list (manhattans star Rittenhouse rye; a Brooklyn cocktail comes with Woodford Reserve). Read more
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  • Sam D.
    Sam DuffyApril 2, 2011
    I judge a new place on eggs Benedict. They were superb, tasty cured grilled bacon, restrained amount of thick tasty hollandaise and a fresh hot muffin. Nice friendly staff and great decor.
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  • Simon C.
    Simon ClarkJuly 28, 2010
    Food is Italian "tapas" so lots of mainly small dishes, although the tortolini is fantastic and the rib of beef for 2 looks amazing. Mainly wine and cocktails, but great Brooklyn lager. Great servic
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  • Charles H.
    Charles HoelMay 26, 2011
    Nice place for a cafe or a late lunch, the Piadine Pancake served in the afternoon are all pretty good. They also have some recent issues of The New Yorker to keep you waiting.
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  • Richard W.
    Richard WilkinsJuly 20, 2010
    Went for Lunch on Sunday. Fantastic rib steak (£50) for two, chilled glass beer and has al fresco option. Prawns and meat balls looked good too. Very relaxed and great service. Read more
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  • BarChick
    BarChickNovember 22, 2011
    The cocktails are wicked here, executed perfectly, and that’s not just the ingredients; staff here are either hot or they have some edgy haircut – both are fun to watch in action. Read more
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    Agathe BarbierMarch 3, 2014
    The music was really loud and it was so crowded that we left before ordering food. It looks beautiful though and there a great cocktail menu. I would go back for drinks, not for food.
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  • Shawn S.
    Shawn S.November 1, 2013
    amazing burgers. try and make a reservation before coming, it gets a little busy during lunch on weekdays.
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  • Aidan H.
    Aidan HornsbyDecember 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great retro Americana vibe and Italian American menu. The cocktails aren't half bad, either. No actual Giant Robot, though.
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  • Timothy S.
    Timothy StampJune 7, 2014
    Great little place, friendly staff, funky music, food served til late (1am-ish) and the cocktails slip down oh so easy.
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  • Luxos Magazine
    Luxos MagazineFebruary 9, 2012
    If you like your lunch Italian, your brunch American, your dinner relaxed and your beer and cocktails icy cold, you’ll love Giant Robot Read more
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  • Sarah B.
    Sarah BrownJuly 6, 2010
    I thought the food here was very good, loved the icewater with cucumber and lemon, drinks good too. still feel this bar lacks atmosphere (as it did when it was Match) but owners v nice.
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  • Miguel A.
    Miguel AlonsoOctober 6, 2013
    Great meatballs and superb decoration. A brilliant way to start the evening
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  • Nadine M.
    Nadine MansourMay 2, 2014
    Great cocktails! A cool place to spend a fun evening with friends
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    Eb AdeyeriAugust 7, 2014
    Good burgers. Great for a chilled after work beer
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    Leo C.February 15, 2016
    Great ambience and food. Would recommend!
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  • Chris C.
    Chris ConnellApril 22, 2012
    I love this place. Great food and good cocktails. Try the 'queens' cocktail - very nice!
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  • deb s.
    deb spokony archambaultSeptember 27, 2010
    Order a bunch of small plates to share, amazing way to sample all the delicious options! Pork ball with parmesan cream!!
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  • John S.
    John StevensMay 15, 2010
    @richardpbacon: Great new London bar opened last night tigers. It's called GIANT ROBOT. Clerkenwell Road. Proper cocktails. Italian American food. Go. Read more
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  • Giuseppe G.
    Giuseppe GaninoJuly 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Good vibe, 30something media design kind of people, good cocktails
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  • Michael A.
    Michael AkahaneJune 16, 2012
    You just have to try their burgers they are just amazing and huge.
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  • Jodie S.
    Jodie SaysonApril 28, 2013
    The 5 ball plate you can share for 2 ppl
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  • Yiannis K.
    Yiannis KyriakidesAugust 29, 2011
    Fantastic place. Blueberry pancakes and eggs benedict for brunch, rib-eye for dinner.
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  • Crazybaby
    CrazybabyFebruary 16, 2011
    One of my favourite bars. Love the retro vibe, and thought the food was good value.
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  • Liis S.
    Liis SaarAugust 9, 2013
    Had a brunch there and was not overwhelmed... Much prefer Workshop and Ozone!
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  • Elena G.
    Elena GaviglioOctober 19, 2013
    Went for a lunch with coworkers, it took them more than an hour to bring us food which mostly consisted in sandwiches. As we asked why it was taking so long we were said: "This is not McDonalds".
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  • Shaun T.
    Shaun Tollerton ⚡️April 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the Lucky Chip burger! Be careful though, it's rare by default.
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  • Enda G.
    Enda GOctober 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    V nice burger and not bonkers packed and loud at the weekend (mentioning no names, Smiths of Smithfield...) Read more
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  • James A.
    James AllenJuly 15, 2012
    Tired of tiny portions? Get The Lucky Chip Burger and you won't be disappointed.
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  • Ben B.
    Ben BradleyJune 13, 2011
    The Baked Alaska is sensationally good (and surprisingly light after a big meal too)!
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  • Jodie S.
    Jodie SaysonApril 27, 2013
    The balls are a big portion... Love it!
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  • Alex M.
    Alex MooreOctober 21, 2013
    Venison and Parmesan meatball is the one
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  • Peter O.
    Peter OrlovFebruary 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    A great Brooklyn-Italian style place - delicious!
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  • Cristina A.
    Cristina AstorriAugust 23, 2013
    Try the Space Gin Smash!
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  • Evan B.
    Evan BartlettApril 13, 2013
    Get the boar with spinach parppadelle
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  • Dave W.
    Dave WardNovember 22, 2012
    Great cocktails, good after work bar
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  • Mel F.
    Mel FuseeMay 20, 2012
    Awesome grub. Try the liberty grill!
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  • Holly J.
    Holly JacksonJune 10, 2011
    Be careful which barman u choose, dependent on mood, they may serve u what u ordered or whatever they feel like making!!
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  • James P.heart icon on user image
    James PartonJuly 18, 2012
    Good burger. Fine and tasty.
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  • Tom V.
    Tom VanbelleJune 10, 2011
    Crowded with a very big chance of meatballs. Nice original concept, great food!
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  • hello_emily
    hello_emilyJuly 5, 2014
    EXCELLENT BURGER 🙆🍔💜
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  • Claire C.
    Claire CallananMarch 18, 2013
    Wow! Is all I need to say....
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  • Sarah M.
    Sarah McGivenJune 25, 2011
    The baked Alaska is gorgeous but HUGE portions! This is for two!! Nom.
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  • Quentin R.heart icon on user image
    Quentin RenauxMay 26, 2012
    Good place with nice people and good chips
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  • antti k.
    antti kaNovember 9, 2013
    Great cocktails!
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