Langan's Brasserie

After an absence of quite a number of years (due to living overseas) my friend and I dined at Langan's Brasserie recently and were delighted to find it is as good ever. Great atmosphere, friendly attentive service and excellent food. Bonus - the bar staff can mix a seriously decent gin martini!

I am just so surprised at some of the bad reviews - are the writers sure they were in Langans?
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Recently had lunch, First Class in every aspect as usual.

Tried to even book for christmas, shame they are fully booked already and its only Sept. Shows just how great the favourites are ............

5 Stars *****
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Great atmosphere. Service freindly and attentive but not in your face. Good diverse menu. Food well presented and plentiful. Good value for money we would go again and would recommend.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, September 29, 2008

Langhams Brasserie in Stratton Street, London W1 is one of my favorite eating establishments. Its always lively, the food and service are excellent. The only drawback which has nothing to do with the restaurant is that it's not the easiest place to find a parking space.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, August 03, 2008

We have eaten at Langans many times over the years and I visited it early December, The meal was frankly below average and really not to the standards it once was. The spinach souffle was bland, the lamb was overcooked and the mint sauce as obviously out of jar...even though the waiter claimed that it was freshly made. To cap it all the staff were not particularly interested nor motivated to serve customers and the table cloth was paper.

I was very disappointed...go there to feel the buzz not the food (celebs have long since abandoned the place).

I am not a food snob, it just seemed a meal that was worth not even half the price and nowadays living on its somewhat faded reputation...........
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David and Carolyn
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Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, February 13, 2008

I went to Langan's on friday night with my parents, who had fond memories of the place from a few years ago.

We were all fairly disappointed. As a vegetarian there was very little choice, although I have to say, the one vegetarian dish, an aubergine stack, was actually nice. However, my dad ordered a rare steak, which was so tough he couldn't cut through it (not helped by the fact that they forgot to give him a steak knife). They replaced the steak and the knife but the replacement was just as tough. There was no apology and no one even bothered to come and ask if the food was OK after that. I just don't think that kind of shoddy inattention to detail and complete lack of attentive service is acceptable. Especially when the prices are so high, for what was fairly average food.

All in all, OK-ish food, good atmosphere but c**p service and high prices.
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Emma
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Food 6 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Monday, February 04, 2008

I used to go to Langans quite frequently about 6 or 7 years ago and used to find the busy, lively atmosphere and great food a real guarantee for a good evening. However, after visiting the restaurant yesterday with my mother, I would definitely think again. I had heard reports that Langans had gone downhill but I was quite surprised to find this to be true.

The staff were inattentive and I was constantly craning my neck to get their attention, despite the fact that it was hardly packed in the restaurant. The waiters seemed to be constantly hovering in groups bickering with only a certain few behaving any differently.

£50 for a couple of starters/glasses of wine was far too steep considering the quality of the food was really quite average.

In sum, it still offers a great location and a buzzy atmosphere. However, that really doesn't compensate for average food, all the extra cover and service charges and rude staff.
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Micky
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Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 0
Thursday, November 08, 2007

I have eaten regularly at Langans over the years and was pleased after an absence of some time from London to find that the food and service was still up to the high standards that I remembered. My wife and I had a very good dinner, both of us had the excellent lamb and creme brulees.

Thank you for a great evening.
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Sunday, November 04, 2007

Six of us went for lunch at Langans Brasserie following our sons' presentation of the Duke of Endinburgh's Gold Awards at St James' Palace. The meal completed a truly memorable day.

The staff were welcoming and attentive, the atmosphere in the restaurant was buzzing and the food was delicious. Three of us had steaks, which were all cooked perfectly, my son, who is something of a steak connoisseur voted his the best steak ever. Our fish dishes were very tasty and the accompanying vegetables included great handcut chips. The puddings were delectable, and the cheese plate presented a mouth-watering selection.

Another big plus point was that glasses of tap water complete with ice were offered at no extra cost, and the wine was very drinkable.

We had a fantastic meal and thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

Thanks Langans for making our visit to London a great day to remembe
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ALIBAT - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 01, 2007

My husband, daughter and I had a reservation at Langans at 7pm on Saturday. As the restaurant was only a quarter full, staff were milling around doing nothing, and we had to make ourselves known to the restuarant, rather than being greeted.

I am afraid to say the service and food were sub-standard. Food was greasy, poortly presented and distinctly average and the service (what service?!?) was terrible.

When we were leaving no one said thank you and good-bye and no door was held open.

An average restaurant charging well above average prices.

Don't bother going.
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Suzie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, October 29, 2007