Social Eating House
“Relaxed and buzzing Soho bistro” - AA Inspector
LONDON W1, LONDON POSTAL DISTRICTS
Our Inspector's view
Part of Jason Atherton’s dining empire, the stripped-back bistro-style vibe at the Social Eating House is vibrant and bang on trend, with switched-on, friendly and knowledgeable service. The team here will make you feel like a valued regular, while chef-patron Paul Hood’s thoroughbred contemporary menu catches the mood to a T and delivers with precision, flair and panache, whether via a la carte sharing menu or fixed-price lunch/early evening offerings; aged Cumbrian beef flank tartare, black onion seed, soy ponzu jelly is a delightfully appealing dish, or you might choose a roast Cornish cod, Ras el hanout, cauliflower, apple and caramelized onions. Desserts – perhaps bergamot and lemon meringue, earl grey and charcoal – are refreshingly creative. Downstairs, the intimate kitchen chef’s counter offers the ultimate ‘tasting’ experience, while a sparkling wine list and the upstairs Blind Pig bar complete a class act.
Awards, accolades and Welcome Schemes
4 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Facilities – at a glance
Children welcome
Credit cards accepted
Private dining
Service charge
Vegetarian menu
Features
- Seats: 75
- Private dining available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Assist dogs welcome
- Closed: Bank Holidays
- Wines under £30: 4
- Wines over £30: 183
- Wines by the glass: 25
- Cuisine style: Modern British
- Vegetarian menu
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