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The Folly, London,

The Folly

4.1
4.1
649 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Wander through our garden lounge and flower shop, swing by the hanging chairs or simply dine at the chef's table. A sanctuary of calm, our unique private dining room, deli, and collection of private vaults make the perfect retreat for entertaining friends.
Whether you're just in for breakfast on the way to the office, hosting a business meeting over lunch, or joining friends and colleagues for casual drinks and a late bite, there's an array of seating, eating and drinking options to suit your mood regardless of the time of day.
An all day menu sits alongside grape varieties from across the globe (that you can even take away with you), skinny cocktails and a mixology table, for those who enjoy indulging in an unrivalled range of spirits.

Sashay down to The Folly every Sunday from 30th May between 1-4pm with your five fabulous queens & experience London's first drag brunch that has an exclusive line up from the glittering West End stage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 7:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 7:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7283 1880
  • Website
    http://www.thefollybar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    41 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BT
  • Area
    Bank
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Monument Station<br />Bank Station<br />London Bridge
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • City of London

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Folly offers a "good selection of food" with a vibrant atmosphere, ideal for after-work socializing. Patrons praise the "polite and friendly" staff, and the relaxed seating with blankets adds comfort. While service can occasionally be slow, the "great food" and appealing design make it a popular choice for lunches and gatherings.

649 Reviews

  1. Pat

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went there for a team lunch during an offsite. The food was good, the service OK( it was very busy) and most importantly for the schedule the food arrived in a timely fashion. A good place for a mid week catch up lunch with friends.

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  2. Ajay

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, good atmosphere and smiling, helpful staff. An excellent lunch again and I will certainly continue to return, both working lunches or on a personal basis

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  3. bridget

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a lunch, very nice range of dishes on the menu.

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  4. Joanne

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are excellent. Really pleasant and efficient. We were sat at a table with comfy chairs that have blankets and cushions on so very relaxed. We weren’t rushed. The food came out in good time. The only thing that wasn’t quite there was the desserts. The steamed sponge and chocolate brownie were very very dry. Everything else was perfect, so had a great experience

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  5. Stuart

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Slight confusion on arrival as reception couldn’t find the OpenTable booking. Was resolved reasonably quickly.

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  6. Iuliia

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, fast service. Nice design and god place for meeting with friends

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  7. Leigh

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took 2 out of town friends here for dinner & although the atmosphere in this place is cool the service is so unbelievably long and scatty. Our server was lovely however & that’s the only reason we we didn’t leave annoyed but for the price point the service should be a lot better. We all ordered the sirloin steak which was chewy & bland & one of our friends came well done when she ordered medium . After waiting 45mins to order our mains turned up midway through our starters & then our drinks didn’t arrive until after our mains despite chasing 3 times. Again want to mention our waiter was lovely but looked rushed off his feet with multiple tables to look after. For the standard & price point of this restaurant hire more staff & take more care over your mains being delicious for the prices being charged.

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  8. LoveToEat

    London

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a lovely afternoon with great food. The labels were quite close together, so conversation wasn't exactly private. Otherwise, it's really fab.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Brighton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor service. Drinks didn’t turn up, mains turned up at different times

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  10. CityBroker

    London

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 23 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff are very polite and friendly. Food is very nice and well presented. Higyly recommended to all. Will visit again, Thanks.

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FAQs

The Folly is rated 4.1 stars by 649 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Google Map for The Folly

41 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BT

Additional information

  • Area
    Bank
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 7:30 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 7:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Monument StationBank StationLondon Bridge
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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