Wild Honey

I went here in November with my friend for pre-theatre dinner. We went too early and the place was a bit empty. But the food, though its a fixed menu (under 23 pounds/head), was satisfactory!
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Bunny! - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, December 02, 2010

Have to say I was very disappointed with Wild Honey. The food, generally, was very good, but the biggest let down was the absence of any vegetarian main course. Surely this is pretty much standard these days? Our guests were told they could have sauteed vegetables or a mushroom or plain (!) risotto. I'm sorry, but you expect more from a restaurant these days, and to be offering just plain old vegetables to vegetarians is like a throwback to the 1970's. To be charged £20 for this or an unimaginative Risotto is not acceptable.

Other than that the main let down was service - waitresses leaning over you, wine not being poured equally between glasses (3 of us drinking red, and was finished on other two while I had an empty glass - so of course we had to buy another bottle...), waitresses talking to each other in French while serving us, coats being slung across chairs for us to pick up rather than us being helped on with them, etc etc.
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Will
5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Monday, November 29, 2010

Visited Arbutus last year so we thought we'd try this place as it's the sister restaurant. It just doesn't compare well with Arbutus.

Arbutus has such a nice atmosphere and that's what Wild Honey lacks. The wood paneling on the walls reminds me of an old school dorm or barristers' chambers. In fact, Derry Irvine was in that night which probably explains my comparison above. It generally feels a bit stuffy and 'old money'.

The menu is good but hardly revolutionary. Having said that, the grilled rib of beef arrived warm and the Bearnaise was almost room temperature - almost like butter. Such a rich dish needs to be hot and some vegetables to lighten the richness would not have been missed; however our request for vegetables was met with a look of incredulity by the waiter.

Still, Lord Irvine looked like he enjoyed himself.
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Nick Cresswell
3 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 3
Saturday, September 25, 2010

Had a meal here with close friends. The food was superb and divine but the service was far from perfect. having to top up our own water and wine all night as well as constantly having to try to get the waiters attention, it is clear the staff needs training on customer service. i will return but only if they trained their staff better. reasonably priced.
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6 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

A very nice restaurant. Our party of 4 chose a variety of mains, and all were well presented and full of flavour. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and there was a pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy our food. The wine list was comprehensive, and very reasonably priced, and we were not left wanting more from the portion sizes!

We do not eat at pricier restaurants all that often, but would definitely consider returning here.
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Joe
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Sunday, August 15, 2010

A couple of weeks ago we had a lovely dinner at Wild Honey. We were seated at the marble bar and so we could enjoy our view over the whole restaurant.

The food was very good and so was the service.

What made our evening were the two lovely receptionist next to us.

After asking were we could go for another drink the young German gentleman and lovely French girl recommended us a few nice bars just around the corner.

We will definitely be back.

Thanks very much for a wonderful evening.
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peter
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Friday, July 09, 2010

Brasserie; not a restaurant. The starters were lovely, but wine waiters admitted no real knowledge of their offer. The cod was so bland it was sent back, and the rose veal lacked any distinction. Combined with a general lack of staff attentiveness, and an effort to include a 25% service charge, this was NOT AN EXPERIENCE WE WILL EVER REPEAT.‎
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phil
4 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Saturday, July 03, 2010