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Riding House Bloomsbury, London, Greater London

Riding House Bloomsbury

4.4
4.4
508 Reviews
£25 and under
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
An independent and individual modern café, with a handsome bar, serving neighbourly hospitality and awesome food. Located in Brunswick Shopping Centre close to Curzon Cinema and British Museum.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, European, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3829 8333
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Henry Omereye
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: 020 3829 8333
  • Area
    Bloomsbury
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Just outside Russell Square Underground Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • FREE-FLOWING WEEKENDS

    GBP 25.00 per person

    9 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025
    Indulge in our vibrant weekend brunch experience every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 pm. Choose from two packages: enjoy unlimited prosecco for £25 per person, or elevate your brunch with free-flowing Lady A rosé, Bloody Great Marys, and Valencia orange mimosas for £38 per person. Sip and savour for 1.5 hours, soaking up the lively atmosphere as you relax and unwind with friends. Join us to make your weekend unforgettable.
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What 508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Loved For

  • West End London

    Modern European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riding House Bloomsbury offers a vibrant dining experience with "lovely ambience," "superb staff," and "tasty food." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "beautiful decor," making it a perfect spot for brunch or a celebratory meal. While some found food quality inconsistent, the overall experience remains inviting and enjoyable.

508 Reviews
  1. shaw

    London4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    only got 1 toast with some avocado on, with no salad or dressing, for nearly £10!!! such a rip off 😭
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Shaw, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you felt the dish wasn’t good value. Our avocado toast is dressed with dill salsa and seed dukkah to add flavor and texture, but we appreciate that expectations can vary. We’ll certainly take your comments on board. We do hope you’ll give us another try in the future and find something on the menu that feels like a better fit. Best, Sarah

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  2. Gillian

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place for a quiet long lunch to celebrate a birthday. Food was good and very friendly professional service

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  3. Myriam

    Lancashire4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a slightly disappointing experience. I booked for pancake day. I called in advance specifically to ask whether we'd be able to order a single serving of pancakes throughout the day i.e. even late in the afternoon, and was told no, only if I book the bottomless pancake deal for £20. This turned out to be incorrect, as when we arrived the menu clearly stated we could have 1 single serving of pancakes OR bottomless. When we arrived we were greeted by a very unfriendly staff member who I suspect is a manager/supervisor. Having worked in customer service most of my life, this was quite shocking - when I approached with a big smile and said good afternoon, he barely looked at us or acknowledged us, as if we were an inconvenience, didn't even say hello. He clearly didn't check the booking and kept picking up multiple menus then putting them back down even though there were clearly only 2 of us and the booking was for 2. He didn't know we'd booked for the pancakes which was on the booking (I'd also mentioned this was a special occasion). When seating us he asked if there were 3 of us. He seemed stressed and disorganised which is understandable in hospitality, although it was 5pm and the place was fully empty at that point. The waitress who later served us was sweet. Although I had read good things about the pancakes they were disappointing and I'm very glad we didn't have to get bottomless. They do "malted deep dish" pancakes which I'd never tried, but were in fact basically just cakes (extremely stodgy, slightly dry) and nothing like pancakes. That was alright, but the clotted cream that came with the berries pancake was not clotted cream at all, it was whipped cream, which was a real disappointment as that was the selling point for us. The bacon was slightly undercooked. Overall, the only saving grace was that the place itself is beautifully decorated and a nice venue. But I'm not sure I will be returning.

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  4. Lara

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant breakfast - great food, reasonably priced, beautiful ambience and excellent service.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Lara, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your breakfast, from the food to the ambience and service. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience! Best, Sarah

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  5. Lauren

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was great! The service was really good, the waiter was helpful and got our food very quickly which was appreciated as I told him I was starving! The only thing I would say is that it was a little too noisy that's really all. Everything else was really great and I would come back.

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  6. Michael

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here..and we loved it. The style of the restaurant was beautiful. Staff were friendly and so helpful. The food was gorgeous and we had an amazing time knowing we were being taken care of.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on 18 February 2025
    Hi Michael, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us for the first time—and we’re thrilled to hear that you loved your experience! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the restaurant’s style, the food, and especially the service. We always strive to make our guests feel well taken care of, and it’s fantastic to hear that we achieved that. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! Best, Sarah

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  7. Loraine VIP

    London49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very warm welcome from the lovely Italian front of house…. Excellent service, superb food and great value. Good not find fault with anything at all. Would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on 14 February 2025
    Hi Loraine, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience with us. It’s great to know that the service, food, and value all hit the mark. Our Italian front-of-house team member will be so happy to hear your praise! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic visit. Thank you for recommending us! Best, Sarah

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  8. Julieta

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredible!! The food and specially the service. The place is beautiful.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on 14 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that everything was incredible, from the food to the service and the atmosphere. It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great visit. 😊 Best, Sarah

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  9. Jessica

    London4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I chose this place because I remember enjoying the original Riding House Cafe years ago, and it was handy for the Curzon cinema. It was a depressing experience. Like a bad chain restaurant at high prices. The food was awful: frozen-style cardboard pizza with something like mayonnaise dribbled over it. Flavourless ‘smash’ burgers. Battered squid with huge lumps of garlic. In short, sad.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on 29 January 2025
    Hi Jessica, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially as you had such positive memories of our original Riding House Café. We always aim to provide delicious and memorable meals, and it’s disappointing to know that we missed the mark. Your comments about the food have been noted, and we’ll review these dishes with our kitchen team to ensure we can improve. We sincerely hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future to provide a better experience. Best regards, Sarah

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  10. Anna

    Nottingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Lovely setting and amazing food (and cocktails!) The service was great too. Have been before and will definitely be coming back :)
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on 29 January 2025
    Hi Anna, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the setting, food, cocktails, and service. It’s wonderful to know you’ve had a great experience with us before and will be returning – we look forward to welcoming you back! Best regards, Sarah

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Riding House Bloomsbury is rated 4.4 stars by 508 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Riding House Bloomsbury

1 Brunswick Centre, Bernard St, London, Greater London WC1N 1AF

Additional information

  • Area
    Bloomsbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Brunch Sat 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, European, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Just outside Russell Square Underground Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Henry Omereye
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3829 8333
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: 020 3829 8333
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