Harden's survey result
Summary
Breakfast or brunch is “a real treat” at this all-day bar-brasserie just north of Oxford Street in Fitzrovia, which provides “a fantastic choice” in a “lovely open setting”. There’s little feedback on dining options later in the day, despite a recent revamp and the introduction of a five-course tasting menu.
Summary
For “a social start to the day” or to kill off “a boozy afternoon”, many recommend this all-day bar/brasserie just north of Oxford Street in Fitzrovia, whose vibey looks and “great brunch menu” have earned it a big fanclub. At other times, some reckon “the food is underwhelming” – a view possibly shared by the management, who shut up shop for ten days in August 2019 to give the interior and general offer a ‘facelift’. It now boasts a new long bar and five-course tasting menu.
Summary
For “a social start to the day” or to kill off “a boozy afternoon”, many recommend this all-day bar/brasserie just north of Oxford Street in Fitzrovia, whose vibey looks and “great brunch menu” have earned it a big fanclub. At other times, some reckon “the food is underwhelming” – a view possibly shared by the management, who shut up shop for ten days in August 2019 to give the interior and general offer a ‘facelift’. It now boasts a new long bar and five-course tasting menu.
Summary
“Fun” Fitzrovia all-day brasserie, with vaguely Manhattan-esque undertones, where breakfast and weekend brunch are the favoured times for a visit, although it’s also tipped by creative types as a good place for a business meal. But be warned: one person’s “buzzy” can be another’s “fiendishly noisy”.
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Riding House Café Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Reliable place for a tasty, well-priced brunch. Good atmosphere. Really liked the range of non-alcoholic drinks."
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
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Opening hours
Monday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Tuesday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Wednesday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Thursday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Friday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
Saturday | 9 am‑10:30 pm |
Sunday | 9 am‑5 pm |
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