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Waeska Bar at the Mandrake

5.0
5
2 Reviews
£25 and under
Cocktail Bar
Waeska bar at The Mandrake is the perfect spot in which to sample a botanical-based house cocktail created by the expert team of mixologists. In addition to the seasoned favourites, it will offer rare and unusual brands from all over the world, but with an emphasis on smaller, highly crafted distillers. Furthermore, the room is elegant, extraordinary and comfortable with retractable glass doors opening onto a private courtyard. A private collection of objects d’art, gathered and curated over many years, adorns the walls.

Waeska has launched a new menu of plant-inspired cocktails in time for the summer months. The menu is founded on ethnobotany; the study of a region’s plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of local cultures. Through experimentation and extensive research on ancient herbs and botanicals, the Waeska bar team demonstrates its perpetual quest for originality, aiming to always inspire and surprise its discerning and adventurous custom

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3146 8880
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    George-Scott Toft
  • Neighbourhood
    Fitzrovia
  • Cross Street
    20 - 21 Newman Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Oxford Circus/ Tottenham Court Road Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0
5 based on all time ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

3 Reviews
  1. KIMMYZZZZZX88088LUV

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere for drinks and small snacks. Wil be back

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful outdoor location, great service

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  3. The reviews below were submitted before June 18, 2020, when this restaurant changed management.

  4. DariaA

    London

    13 reviews

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The interior is fabulous but the service is so strange that it’s borderline rude. There were about 6 people at the door who seemed to be very confused by the fact that we had a booking. First a hostess said there’s a private event. Then when I mentioned a booking, the doorman asked to see it - and looked at it as if he had had no idea their bar was listed at Opentable. Then one of the hostesses said they actually do not take bookings for bar tables. I said - fine, we’d love to eat. Oh but they don’t serve food, only bar snacks. we were 1 second apart from turning around and going to another bar when finally someone who seemed to be the manager came out, apologised and invited us in. Inside a waiter took us to a booth-type table large enough for at least 6 people (our booking was for 3). smaller tables nearby in the library room were available. Once the first order was taken, a waitress approached us and asked if we could move to a different table (one the library ones) “because someone booked that large table and requested that one specifically”. Fine, we agreed to move to another table but we could still see the large one - in the next 3hours no one showed up for that ‘specific table booking’. Everyone in our group was dressed appropriately in smart casual. it looks like the booking process is messy and the personnel barely knows how to manage it, all giving contradicting information. Annoying.

    2 people found this helpful

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Waeska Bar at the Mandrake is rated 5 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Waeska Bar at the Mandrake

20-21 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PG

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20 - 21 Newman Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Fitzrovia
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Oxford Circus/ Tottenham Court Road Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    George-Scott Toft
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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