It has “such a great location” (just off Trafalgar Square) and hugely “impressive” (marbled) decor too, but this “cavernous” brasserie still feels “impersonal” – it doesn’t help that the cooking offers “little in the way of excitement”.
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The tucked-away treasures of London never cease to amaze, and one such is the former 500-room Victoria Hotel (now called ‘The Northumberland’). Much of its interior – including some remarkabl...
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Press Reviews (2)
Jackie Annesley (11th March 2010)
Not sure if there should be quite so many critics doing the Standard’s reviews, but this new lady makes a very décent début. She self-summarises nicely: “Boyd’s greatest asset is its architectural heritage, and to survive it has to become a destination venue for the pre-theatre set (two courses are a bargain £15.50). If not, it will only confirm Northumberland Avenue’s beleaguered Monopoly board reputation — 24 moves away from the glories of Mayfair and just five from Pentonville Road”. An inspired conclusion!
Marina O'Loughlin (11th February 2010)
The critic finds an “extraordinary” Marble Hall, just off Trafalgar Square, where the menu – “an all-day, deliberate crowd-pleaser” – “veers from genuinely excellent… to frankly duff”.
Jackie Annesley (11th March 2010)
Marina O'Loughlin (11th February 2010)
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