Colony Bar & Grill

I have been to Colony twice and both times I really enjoyed my meal. The service is excellent - the waiter brought me some fresh from the oven naan bread and raita when I told him my dish was a bit spicy - and did not even charge it. The food is flavoursome and well presented. The atmosphere is relaxed and you feel no rush. This is a place where you can enjoy a tasty, relaxed lunch, while being well looked after. Best of all, it is not particularly expensive. I would definitely go back.
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, April 21, 2011

If you enjoy a drink and, should your mood take you, a few tapasesque dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with excellent serive after work, the Colony is for you. If you enjoy Indian cuisine the food here is second to none outside of Mumbai. A restaurant/bar that can combine these two features is rare enough but Colony achieves it in spades. Go and enjoy. Nuff said
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Chris
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, February 17, 2011

I went for the first time over the Valentines weekend- the Jazz was fantastic. The Lunch was really good value and simple - I had the fish stew and one dish was enough - desert was an espresso martini - to die for! What a great way to spend Sunday lunch - I will be back.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 17, 2011

I first dined at Colony last month and have since been back several times. The food is wonderful! And it is served in such a way that you can have a few small bites with drinks after work almost like tapas or meze, or you can have full meals. I can highly recommend the mutton, the roasted potatoes stuffed with paneer and cashew nuts and the mango pannacotta which is divine! The bar area is perfect for drinks after work and the whole restaurant has a relaxed air about it. The staff are unobtrusive but there if you need them and are very knowledgeable about the food they are serving you. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
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Katie
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, September 27, 2010

A vibrant and welcoming place to eat. The service is great and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I've been there several times with friends and enjoyed it every time. The bar menu is a great idea if you just fancy a bite to eat with your drinks. Calamari is yum. The cocktails are great ...the passion fruit mahito is a must try along with lychee martini... goes down well on a summer's evening.
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GJ
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

My hunt for a 'something different, classy, good and gratifying' restaurant ends at 'Colony'. The only place in London that I would love to visit again and again and again! :)

Vibrant and colourful interiors at the bar definitely take your attention. A perfect place to unwind after a long tiring day.

A 'MUST' try are the cocktails - perfect blend of flavour, tang & appearance. Amazingly refreshing and my personal favourites are Lychee Martini and Long Island.

Though they have a limited menu, but the ones there definitely tickle all your taste buds. My favourite - Aubergine & Cauliflower with Green Peas.

An elegant place with yum food and the most welcoming people around...It's definitely worth trying!

I'm coming again this weekend...Colony! :)
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Perfect Pals
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

I could not possibly agree with the previous reviewer Jack. He obviously had a bad day. This restaurant is fantastic. I have been to it several times now and have taken various friends and colleges and have nothing be good things to say about the place. The food is great, the service is discreet but very good, the cocktails are fantastic and the atmosphere very chilled. It's a place I now go to regularly.
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Bhav
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

I eat at Colony last night with 3 friends. I was going to write a full review of why I found this restaurant so dissappointing when I somewhat belatedly stumbled across AA Gill's article. Instead I would point anyone considering dining at this restaurant in the direction of this article as it's spot on!
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Jack - View all reviews by this user
3 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 0
Sunday, August 01, 2010

We have had 3 trips now, the most recent was 6 of us for my mother in-law's 70th Birthday. John the manager on all occasions was very attentive and on this occasion sent us a bottle of champagne on the house which was a lovely touch.

Ambiance is very relaxed, food good and staff are very friendly compared to Benares which I found to be a bit stuffy.
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Hazel O''Brien
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Recently went with 5 friends and a baby.

The decor and ambience is clean and welcoming - not over exuberant

As Indian's ourselves, and self professed foodies who have enjoyed many a restaurant in London, the group concensus was that the food was generally very good and well spiced. The ingredients are fresh and of high standard.

The portions were undersized, more tapas than curry house, we thus ordered main course twice to satisfy our hunger. The food is overpriced however.

The service was quick and efficient, but the European staff seem to speak little English. We had a complaint with one dish, only to be offered a refund for it. We would have hoped for an offer of complimentary coffee or tea, in light of the fact this is a new restaurant hoping to build a reputation.

So whilst the food is good, the prices mean that I would recommend this were a special offer were available.
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Kinner
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, April 14, 2010