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Riding House Bloomsbury, London, Greater London

Riding House Bloomsbury

4.3
4.3
502 Reviews
£25 and under
Modern European

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
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Booked 18 times today
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  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    £25.00 per person

    Jan 9, 2025 - Apr 30, 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.
    FREE-FLOWING WEEKENDS photo
  • 🌹 Valentine's menu £65pp

    £65.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    🌹 Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day at Riding House Bloomsbury. 🌹 Indulge in our menu for £65pp, including a sparkling glass of bubbles on arrival to set the tone for romance. Begin your journey with delectable starters to share, featuring artisanal sourdough with miso butter, Scottish scallops in saffron cream, or tempura broccoli in a sesame glaze. Choose between decadent lobster lasagne, tender New York strip tagliata, or vibrant grilled cauliflower with green tahini for mains. Delight in sides like honey-dressed greens and grilled sweet potato, and end the evening sharing a luscious white chocolate crème brûlée. Pre-order your mains now to ensure a perfect Valentine’s celebration! 💕
    🌹 Valentine's menu £65pp photo

What 502 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riding House Bloomsbury offers a chic setting with "fantastic martinis" and a "wonderful service." Diners appreciate the "delicious brunch food" and "great ambience." While some critique the pizza, the "Lamb gnocchi" and "artichoke dip with sourdough" are praised. The staff is "attentive and professional," ensuring a satisfying dining experience.
502 Reviews
  1. Loraine

    VIP

    London

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.

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  2. Julieta

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 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.

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  3. Jessica

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 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 January 29, 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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  4. Anna

    Nottingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 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 January 29, 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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  5. Kate

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at the bar counter, which was nice and casual. I had chopped salad and lemon chicken, just enough for a light supper. Off menu I ordered a spicy marguerita which was delicious. Good, friendly service, nice ambience. I'm a big fan of Riding House and find all three venues have consistantly delivered.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on January 20, 2025
    Dear Kate, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed your casual dining experience at the bar and that the chopped salad, lemon chicken, and spicy margarita hit the spot. It’s great to hear that you’re a fan of Riding House and that we’ve consistently met your expectations across all our venues. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful visit! Best regards, Sarah

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  6. Stuart

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant after show birthday meal. On arrival staff asked if special occasion and I had also put in booking notes of possible to put candle in desert. This was arranged and nice surprise in a additional slice of cake on top of the desert we had ordered. Took this slice home along with pizza that my son was too full to manage. Food all very nice. Rum ba ba bit dry one half....pizzas were v good. Took a while after main for server to collect desert order which made us slightly rush for our train.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on January 20, 2025
    Dear Stuart, Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you chose to celebrate a special occasion with us and that we could add a little surprise to your dessert. It’s wonderful to hear that the food was enjoyed, though we apologise for the slight delay with the dessert order. We’ll make sure to work on improving the timing so our guests have plenty of time to enjoy their meal without feeling rushed. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience. Best regards, Sarah

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  7. Keren

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was really impressed with everything today. We went for lunch with 4 adults and 1 toddler and they were very accommodating with my daughter. The service was friendly, the food came quickly and everything we ordered was delicious. Very nice staff.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on January 20, 2025
    Dear Keren, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great lunch with us and that we were able to accommodate your toddler. It’s wonderful to know that the service, food, and overall experience met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon for another enjoyable meal! Best regards, Sarah

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  8. Duncan

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for a local brunch, and friendly staff
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you for the stars and the wonderful review. See you again soon. Best, Sarah

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  9. Bernadette

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been a great find, as we often stay in the area. The food is excellent with fair sized portions. The staff are always helpful and friendly.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on January 7, 2025
    Hi Bernadette, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so happy to hear you’ve found us and that you’ve enjoyed the food and service. It’s wonderful to know that our team has consistently made your visits enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in the area! Best regards, Sarah

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  10. Eduardo

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch menu unavailable. Then a couple of other dishes we wanted weren’t available. Service not outstanding - muddled drinks order etc. Shame as had a really good experience at another branch of theirs.
    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on January 7, 2025
    Dear Eduardo, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t match the high standards we aim for, especially regarding the availability of dishes and the service. It’s disappointing to hear about the muddled drinks order, and I’ll make sure to address this with the team. We’re glad you’ve had a positive experience at our other branch, and we’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and make things right. Best regards, Sarah

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Riding House Bloomsbury is rated 4.3 stars by 502 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
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Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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1 Brunswick Centre, Bernard St, London, Greater London WC1N 1AF

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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