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The perfect everyday escape for food & drink! - The Drift, London,

The Drift

4.3
4.3
598 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
  • Vegetarian-friendly
An all day bar and restaurant in the impressive Heron Tower skyscraper on Bishopsgate, the drift is brought to you by the team behind The Folly, The Anthologist, the parlour and the refinery. Spread over two levels, its quirky design touches provide a refreshing antidote to the somewhat uniform City bars. the drift brims with quirky collectibles, hidden alcoves, a mixology table and a fine dining nook, whilst offering delights such as afternoon tea cocktails, a crustacea bar and liquid desserts to die for. The modern European menu includes plenty of sharing boards, flatbreads and antipasto boards alongside familiar favourites such as gourmet sandwiches, burgers jam-packed with delicious fillings, hearty mains and seasonal salads. Drinks are taken seriously here with a range of well-crafted and innovative cocktails from well-loved classics to calorie counted ‘skinnies’ and ‘Veg and Herb Patch’ cocktails. An extensive wine list includes over40.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 9:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 3004 4969
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Liverpool Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Liverpool Street station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 598 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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598 Reviews
  1. Christy

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great lunch as always. Good venue to catch up with friends.

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  2. Kristen

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and our experience was phenomenal! We had a group of about eight people for a work related happy hour. The service was impeccable, and the food and drinks were delicious.

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  3. Andrew

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great setting, particularly on the mezzanine floor by the massive windows! Food was excellent, and service was good. All in all, outstanding value. The only downside is music that is WAY too loud, so much so that it’s difficult to hold a conversation. It’s more like eating in a nightclub than a restaurant.

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  4. Nikolai

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great quick business lunch here. My friend had the bao buns followed by trout and I had the prawn sticks followed by duck salad. Service was great and the food excellent!

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  5. Victoria

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Arrived for our booking to be told we do not have a reservation despite me showing them the confirmation. We then got told oh well we are not serving food anyways….

    1 person found this helpful

  6. ChristyS

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with good friends. Friendly efficient service & good food

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  7. RobP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good with a nicely buzzing lively atmosphere. Staff all very friendly and effecient. Had a great night

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  8. CarolynB

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 21 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend ordered the roasted squash and I had the trout . We were very happy with our choices and would order the same on our next visit. The staff were able to accommodate my dietary requirements. The waitress was great.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good especially the Chorizo scotch eggs and the sausage and mash.

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  10. LesleyD

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 April 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A business meeting at The Drift was not what expected for breakfast, it seems that lunch is ok but not breakfast. The food was bad and service not great, not a great impression made.

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FAQs

The Drift is rated 4.3 stars by 598 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Google Map for The Drift

Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY

Additional information

  • Area
    Liverpool Street
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 9:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Liverpool Street station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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