Inn The Park

Feeling a bit groggy, sat outside Inn the Park drinking cocktails and rose. You can really tell winter is over when you finally get to sit outside. This is definitely one of the best spots in London to do that

To be honest I was a bit reticent about going because of some of the reviews down below but I really had a fab time.The food and service were great, the whole thing was really laid back. You would never think you were in central London

I would definitely recommend the sole, really fresh and tasty

I will definitely be going back for more.
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Ian
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Took my wife and 2 year old daughter to Inn The Park today for Mother's Day. Firstly as one of the supposedly busiest days for lunch in the whole year the place was quiet, considering. Secondly, being Mother's Day you might expect a slightly beefed up children's menu, all they were offering was sausage and mash or chips and a scaled down portion of their veggie main course, mushroom stuffed with Stilton served on pearl barley.

My wife is American and therefore a bit of a stickler when it comes to service but even by my mild British standards it was shocking. Whilst always friendly it was completely chaotic, we had to ask for the wine list twice, by the time they had queried our quite simple order for the third time we had finished or main course and no longer wanted any wine. The glasses for our aperitif were still on the table after we paid the bill. Our waitress although very friendly could barely speak English and every request had to be repeated.

The food was generally OK apart from some potentially lethal over seasoning on one of the starters. We shared a roast chicken which was brought to the table un-carved and we had to ask for a carving knife and then a serving spoon. My pudding, a pannacotta, was lumpy, and although assured that it was supposed to be like that it was the first time, in 30 years of eating pannacotta, that I had had a lumpy and curdled one.

We did complain, and to his credit the manager comped the whole meal, albeit with bad grace, swearing at my wife. My advice... give it a miss. At the prices they charge you would expect a way better experience and better value.. There are plenty in London.
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Simon
2 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 3
Sunday, April 03, 2011

Cold restaurant (on a day on which the temperature was 0 degrees, we were told heaters weren't brought in until December). Sitting in a coat, alongside other diners in coats, did not endear me to this restaurant, and nor did the food. Which was...small in portion size, largely tasteless, and also cold.

The manager did knock off over 50% of our bill, which was nice - but also a clear acknowledgment of the fact that his kitchen is serving sub-standard fare at reasonably expensive prices.

A lovely setting let down by the quality of the restaurant built upon it!
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L Bloom
4 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 4
Monday, November 29, 2010

I'm a regular diner at Inn the Park as I work in Westminster and also live nearby. Visiting the restaurant for our monthly Sunday lunch yesterday, I was delighted to find a Farmer's Market being held at the restaurant, which both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed. Well done Inn the Park, and I hope to see the Market again! Despite the fact that the restaurant was busy, we were greeted as always with recognition by a member of staff and seated as quickly as possible as I had not pre-booked. We are bemused by some of the reviews on this site as we've always found the staff polite, helpful and efficient and considering the fabulous location, I did not find 18.50 offensive for two courses. I will continue to visit Inn the Park restaurant as in my experience, the food is fresh, tastes delicious and cannot be enjoyed in a more glorious setting.
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Adrian
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, November 04, 2010

I agree with other reviewers. Just don't eat here. Expensive food that could be nice but isn't. The worst staff in London - nice when you can get their attention, but incredibly difficult to do so.

I am now actively boycotting the place as in two months, I've not received even an acknowledgement of the email I sent them.
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1 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, October 11, 2010

Visiting for the first time and the last, I should have researched this place beforehand. Retrospectively reading the comments of your reviewers since 23 May 2010 nothing has changed. Overpriced, un-interesting food smothered in butter served, eventually by un-interested staff for which we are asked to pay 12.5% service charge. I believe I am right in saying that a partner in this venture is a judge on Great British Menu where he regularly dismisses dishes far superior to what are served here. Comments from reviewers are obviously ignored as this place makes far to much easy money.

If you want value for your money, don't dine here.
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Keith
2 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Slow service, over-priced, small portions, cold soup, even after sending it back! Should have been lovely. It’s probably good for your average tourist, but as a Londoner I am glad I know of many other places where you get much, much more for your money. It felt like some of the staff just wanted to finish for the night and you were getting between them and their favourite TV show. Lovely location. Whole meal summed up in a word... Disappointing. : (
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Chris
2 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Friday, September 10, 2010

I have received better service in McDonalds. The food is days old and overpriced (£4 for a stale cupcake?). When i took my family there, the place was practically empty despite it being lunch time on a saturday. The staff, however were still extremeley anal about where we could sit and eat. We were constantly pestered to move by very rude, obnoxious staff to the point we just got up and left. I recommend AVOIDING this establishment unless you are desperate.
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Barry Twidale
0 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Saturday, September 04, 2010

Unfortunately my family and I chose to eat lunch here today and we were all disappointed. £37 for one sausage and mash, 2 very dry, chewy and plain sandwiches, 3 desserts and 2 drinks! The staff were unhelpful - kept referring to the menu on the board - board was blank! No signs up saying not to sit in certain areas and were repeatedly asked to move by the manager and staff even though we had nearly finished and they hadn't approached for the previous 20 minutes then stationed an employee behind us to hurry us along - not easy with 2 small kids!

Over priced for poor food and awful staff and managment. Never ever going again!
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Emma Twidale
1 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Saturday, September 04, 2010

Had breakfast here one Sunday Morning:

Uncomfortable chairs - the back of them only support the small of your back and you find people slouched over their tables.

Breakfast was over-priced and very bad quality: scrambled eggs watery - bacon old and hard - sausage and black pudding very ordinary - and quite small quantities considering the price.

Jam/marmalade is put on the table in rather large jars which has obviously gone around other tables.

Service was slow and too many babies around for some reason!!

There are several places within 2 minutes walk which serve much nicer breakfasts

All in all, never again.
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, August 02, 2010