Dover Street Restaurant & Jazz Bar

I must say, Dover St Restaurant And Jazz Bar showed me a lot of attention when I arrived. Service upstairs was great and I was welcomed with smiles. I couldn't really understand one of doormen up there :) but everything went smooth and nice. I paid money to get downstairs and to be honest i expected same service as I got from staff at reception.

Bars were really busy and I litteraly had to squeeze to get to the barman. When I finally did get there one of barmen welcomed me with very unpolite face and his first question was: "What do you want?" Not nice. I chose my drink and went to get something to eat. And again nice service from security guy. He offered me a nice table where I was very surprised about the age of one waitress. I mean I never seen so old waitress in my life. And she was absolutely not polite. Her voice could wake the dead. I did not complain I wanted to enjoy my evening and truly i thought i was gonna.

I ordered a gravadlax. Looked pretty poor for the money I had to pay for it. And it was really salty. I drank plenty of water while trying to enjoy it. For the main course I asked for a chicken and it was dreadful! Wasn't hot enough and it looked like it was frozen before. Vegetables were cold and sauce was water-like. I was very disapointed.

One thing dragged my attention. Who was that small person walking around the restaurant, singing, dancing, making silly face all the time and trying to play someone important there? He wasn't a manager was he?
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Stefano Cassini
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Sunday, April 27, 2008

during the early hours of the evening piano music was heard while we were eating our dinner. it was not nothing exceptional but it was ok.

the place felt nice. cozy, arty, warm yet modern and relaxing.

the restaurant its in open place with the dance floor and bars.

so it felt a bit like dining in the night club kind of thing:)

no long after our dinner live band arrived (not sure about the time it was about 4 years ago) and great party started.

its nice place for drink and dance. it has i think few bars and its farily big.

if i remember correctly i think u had to pay entry fee unless u eat at the restaurant.

i enjoyed the overall experience because we stayed for the disco part too, otherwise it would be just ok dinner in nice jazzy relaxing disco club/restaurant.

i would like to go again!
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Friday, April 11, 2008

I had read the previous reviews and in particular the remarks about the staff being rude and unhelpful. I was prepared for this but what I wasn't prepared for was the fact that they were exceptionally helpful, polite and friendly. My friend dropped her fork on the floor and before she'd had a chance to pick it up a fresh one was on the table. The service was fast without pressurising us. We only had our table booked until 10.00 but, without asking, they offered to move us to a table where we could stay until 11.00. I can't fault them at all. The Empire State Band were playing the night we were there and they were excellent. I defy anyone to not get up and dance. There was a real party atmosphere and everyone seemed to be having fun. The disco was very good to. Lots of Jazz Funk Soul etc. We had a really good night.
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Gail Woolley
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 31, 2008

DO NOT go to this place if what you are expecting is a nice civilised meal. This is not the place to go if you want nice food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere! Upon arrival we were suitably impressed, a helpful waiter helped us choose our meals and wine from the menus. Our starters arrived and there were nice enough. Then it started, we found that we were seated in the middle of 5 large groups of girls on hen nights! We could not hear ourselves speak over the noise (not music!) never mind the person sat across from you! Our main course arrived and what can only be decribed as a frozen chicken kiev and hard potatoes - not what you expect for £17.00! Needless to say we were not impressed. We complained to the manager who just removed our plates and walked off - probably because he could not hear what we were saying due to all the noise!! We requested that the waitress bring the manager back over, he eventually came back where due to his response (shrugged shoulders - again possibly because he couldnt hear us!) we left without paying our bill.

There was probably only 3 men in the entire place, the women looked like they were all on hen parties. If you are looking for a good laugh with your girl friends and are not too bothered about the standard of the food then this is the place for you, im sure you'd have a fab time. If you are looking for a place to have a nice meal with your loved ones and to enjoy some live music then forget it!

Unfortunately I can not comment on the live music as we didnt stay long enough - mind you you probably wouldnt be able to hear it anyway!!!!
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Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Sunday, March 30, 2008

Excellent venue for dinner and entertainment. Staff was quite friendly and relatively prompt but it's really about having a place to come to and enjoy spending the good part of the evenings. All the customers seem to be enjoying themselves and that's simply an atmosphere that you can't find in very many places.
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Joe - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Monday, March 03, 2008

WELL FIRST OF ALL THE MANAGMENT AND STAFF NOT GOOD NO NO NO NO.

THEY NEED MORE TRAINING FOR WHAT IT IS TRYING TO OFFER CLASS, ITS MAYFAIR, I LIVE THERE, THE FOOD WELL AVERAGE ITS'S FOOD SOME LIKE IT SOME DON'T, MUSIC EXCELLENT,DRINKS EXCELLENT HOW CAN YOU COMPLAIN ON A DRINK IT'S DRINK, BUT WHAT GOT TO MY ATTENSION IS I REMEMBER GOING TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT MANY YEARS AGO AND BELIEV ME IT WAS THE PLACE TO BE, THE STAFF THE CHEF THE OWNER YOU WOULD MEET , NOW JUST PLANE OLD WANABE MILLIONAIRS NO CHARACTER, YOU CAN'T EVEN SMOKE WHAT SORT OF JAZZ PLACE IS THIS, I KNOW IT'S THE LAW. ANY WAY THE PLACE NEEDS A LITTLE BACK TRACK TO THE WAY IT WAS AND JUST MAYBE MAYBE IT WILL BE THE SAME AS IT WAS I THINK ABOUT OHOHO 12 YEARS BACK THOSE WERE MY DAYS.

OVERALL BECAUSE I LIKE THE PLACE 6 OUT OF 10 FOR THIS TIME.
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Tony Lefentis
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Food 6 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 6
Saturday, March 01, 2008

Thank You Dover Street for making one of our many visits to London a wonderful experience, the staff couldnt be more helpful and attentive ,the food and wine good value and the band on thursday feb 21 08 were brilliant, this was our fourth visit to the club and will continue to support them ,
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Steve Hayes and my Partner
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, February 24, 2008

Good music; awful awful restaurant.

Went there with girlfriend for Valentive's dinner.

- Seated us right beside the waiter's kiosk; they kept bumping into me

- Waited 45 mins for a drink (despite being right under noses of staff).

- Waited another 30 mins for Foie Gras starter which was none too good.

- Beef main course eventually came and was very bland.

- Desert was still frozen in the middle - silly of me to expect fresh food.

- Decent wine list.

Then the bill came £125 - and included 12.5% service charge (which I'm told the staff get none of) - I had to 'negotiate' with the manager not to pay it.

Conclusion - come for a drink and enjoy your dancing amidst 26-year old decor.
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Ben
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Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Friday, February 15, 2008

I can't really write a review, since they wouldn't let me and my wife in. The part of their website that says "no jeans or trainers" is hidden in the "contact" section, which is no use at all really. What a bunch of stuck-up prudes - it really spoilt our evening.
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Bill S Preston Esq
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Thursday, February 07, 2008

I went to Dover street with a friend and a had fabulous night.! The food was great, staff attentive and entetainment very enjoyable. I'll be back to celebrate my birthday there...Highly recomended!
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J from Surrey
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, January 13, 2008