Kristian Woodroffe

Hawksmoor has all the ingredients to be a perfect five-star experience. The building is phenomenal and is probably the most immersive dining experience I've had, from the bar in the middle, to the tellers office private room, to the high bank ceilings and dim lights. Everything says 1920s and has an authentic feel.

The food promises to be great. The menu is well thought out and beautifully presented.
The service is great if not a bit stretched thin and rushed (maybe due to being a Friday night).

The starters were the best I've had. Scallops with garlic butter, amazing!
The cocktails were straight out of Gatsby's mansion and tasted sublime.
However, the only reason it was not perfect was that the food had a little more ambition than finesse and that left some of the dishes/sides lacking. For instance the Caesar salad had too much cheese and the steak was a little dry and chewy.
The presentation of the main courses could have been better also.

Overall I am glad I went. I am glad I can say I experienced it. But, I would not be in a rush to return as the price doesn't quite fit the value.

4/5

Went to see some stand up comedy for the evening. The acts were really good, even though the venue was quite small and intimate, the comedy was funny and the comedians had great crowd interactions.
The drinks were a little overpriced but it is covent garden and as it is supporting comedy I didn't mind.

Overall would definitely recommend for a good night out and it absolutely beats a normal bar.

10/10