Hardy's

Great location, helpful staff and outstanding food. What a perfect way to celebrate my birthday and engagement. The food was simple but to an exceptionally high standard. 10/10 highly recommended!
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Julia Woods
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Anyway, I agree with most of the reviews, lovely atmosphere, great, simple food cooked as it should be. And the sausages come from the Ginger Pig, which is known as one of the best butchers in London. They were divine... I'm going again soon. One of the best british in London together with the Guinea Grill in my humble opinion (and i have tried many, believe me...)
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nick
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Hardy's is a restaurant that I had not visited for a number of years but one of which I had positive memories having visited it several times for client lunches when my office was closer. I read some of the reviews on this site that rated it very highly so decided to take my family there to celebrate my daughters 17th birthday. I have to say it was a thoroughly disappointing experience. I had booked a 7.15pm table for five at 11am the same day. The person taking the booking seemed to struggle with my name a bit (admittedly an unusual spelling) but I made it very clear that the table was to be non-smoking. When we arrived we were greeted with a blank expression that strongly implied we were not expected. Within 5 minutes or so of sitting down, it became apparent that the people on the two tables nearest to us had either already eaten or were not eating at all. Of the 8 people seated 5 chain-smoked. On discovering that we were very much in a smoking zone I toyed with the idea of asking to be moved but at that point we were settled and given the fact it was a celebration I didn’t really want to cause a fuss. At that point I thought they were eating and would stop at some point but this continued for the next 2 hours. We ordered a bottle of nice sparkling wine but were a bit surprised when it was poured into 2 glasses straight away before we had a chance to taste. There was no complimentary bread offered so we paid for a basket. The starters were OK but my wife’s pate looked and tasted very bland. Main courses were again OK the lamb was good but my sea bass consisted of a very stingy portion sitting on top of (what I am pretty sure were) tinned tomatoes with a bit of Tabasco. My daughters enjoyed the desserts and the apple crumble was a particular hit but my cheese and biscuits was of scrooge like proportions. We still enjoyed our evening but that owed very little to Hardy’s. Not the most expensive meal but definitely not worth £40 per head.
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Adrian Whitefoord
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Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 3
Friday, November 10, 2006

We recently were in London and dined at Hardy's and found the service, atmosphere and cusine first class. We are accustomed to eating out in Australia, which I know contry to all beliefs we do have some great food and wines down under. Our Hardy's experience was the gastronomical highlight of our seven weeks away.
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Bob Hicks
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Had an exquisite meal at Hardy's last week.Their Crayfish salad and Beetroot salad not only look amazing But are perfect for this weather both light and fresh.Followed by a beautifully cooked scallops and lamb.we finished with a peanut butter cheesecake and rice pudding ,a perfect end to a delgihtful meal.The service was excellent and the atmosphere very casual and friendly.A very good modern european bistro ,we will definitly go there again.
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, June 16, 2006

Hardy's restaurant is fantastic.It is set a little way off baker street and has the feel of a relaxed european bistro.The staff are very friendly and you get the feeling that they are happy to be there.The food is amazing,I had a crayfish salad that would aptly serve as anyones last meal.My partner had an equally good selection of charcuterie.Our maincourses continued to dazzle as my chicken and tarragon was perfect and my wifes seared scallops were cooked to perfection,served with black pudding and a pumpkin puree.We were both fit to explode but mannaged to share a peanutbutter and chocolate cheesecake .It was divine .This place is awesome and I will be back
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Mr P Daglish
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, May 22, 2006

Have been going to Hardy's for over a year now and have never been disapointed - I even occasionaly try other dishes apart from my favourite, the fish cakes. Last time I went I had the duck with was delicious and of course, the Raspberry Creme Brulee. The atmosphere is lovely - you can go to the more formal area at the back or be more relaxed with a glass of wine on your own (or with friends!!) in the front room, entirely up to you. Absolutely lovely... Will be going again very soon, 7pm next friday anyone?!
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Dolly
Friday, October 07, 2005