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8 at The Londoner, London, ENG

8 at The Londoner

4.4
4.4
306 Reviews
£25 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
8 at The Londoner is a decadent rooftop bar in London that reimagines the informal and traditional izakaya style of Japanese drinking.

Set across three stunning spaces on the eighth floor, 8 at The Londoner invites you to join us in our elegant cocktail bar, under the night sky of the Shima Garden, or on the roof terrace with spectacular views of the city, including central London’s Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the London Eye.

Featuring innovative cocktails, modern Japanese cuisine and one of London's finest collections of Japanese spirits, our exquisite menu offers an experience like no other – a unique and exclusive rooftop experience in London.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 7451 0156
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Cross street
    38 Leicester Square
  • Parking details
    Q-Park - 39-41 Whitcomb St, London WC2H 7DT
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus - (Piccadilly,Northern and Bakerloo lines).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Signature Set Menu £49

    £49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    8 at The Londoner presents the Signature Set Menu Experience. Join us on the rooftop for two signature cocktails & two dishes with the London skyline as your backdrop.
  • Exclusive Private booth up to 8 guests -£2,800

    £1,500.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the name of decadence atop our Japanese rooftop bar on Leicester Square. This experience includes exclusive private booth– One magnum of Belvedere, armand de brignac brut gold jeroboam, signature small plates, as well as still and sparkling water. A discretionary service charge of 15% will be added to your bill. Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your reservation. £1,500 deposit will be taken off your bill.
  • Exclusive Private booth up to 14 guests -£4,000

    £1,500.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the name of decadence atop our Japanese rooftop bar on Leicester Square. This experience includes exclusive private booth– Two magnum of Belvedere, armand de brignac brut gold jeroboam, signature small plates, as well as still and sparkling water. A discretionary service charge of 15% will be added to your bill. Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your reservation. £1,500 deposit will be taken off your bill.

What 306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Great for scenic views

  • West End London

    Innovative

  • West End London

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
8 at The Londoner offers "exquisite food" and "phenomenal views" from its rooftop setting, creating a perfect backdrop for any occasion. Guests often praise the "really fantastic service" and value the two-course and cocktail deal. While some note service inconsistencies, the overall dining experience is often described as "lovely" and "enjoyable."

306 Reviews
  1. Marcos

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place with an incredible bar and cocktail menu. The service is warm and concerned. The atmosphere is suitable for small tables. The cocktails ans whiskies menu is very interesting and plenty. Now, depending on the area you are the chitchating of others may become a noise. Be aware. Two things to improve, from my modest point of view: some tables need better light to be able to reed the menu proerly and please reduce the amount of ice on the cocktails: makes difficult to drink.

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  2. Anita

    Belgium

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vriendelijke service. Heerlijke cocktails en lekkere zeebaars carpaccio en gerookte amandelen erbij. Volgende keer komen we terug voor uitgebreid diner!

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  3. Daniela

    Stuttgart

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wir hatten 6 Monate im voraus zum Abendessen reserviert und wurden zuerst im 5.ten Stock in Empfang genommen. Nach kurzer Klärung kamen wir in den 8ten Stock dort bekamen wir einen Tisch angeboten mit atemberaubender Aussicht auf London eye und Big Ben. Die Cocktails bestanden zu 90% aus Eis. Alkohol war meiner Meinung nach nur in homöopathischer Dosis vorhanden. Bei der Auswahl des Essens taten wir uns sehr schwer. Es gab keinerlei Beilagen. Entweder Fleisch oder Fisch. Man sollte schon genau wissen auf was man sich hier einlässt. Es war der 25.12. - an diesem Tag geht in London ohne Reservierung nichts., Fazit: 180 Pfund für 3 Personen (1 Getränk pro Person) - die Hälfte des Abends stand die Tür zum „Balkon“ auf, damit jeder die Aussicht ohne Scheibe fotografieren konnte. Wir saßen auf äußert niedrigen Sofas mit Kerzenbeleuchtung. Zur Auswahl des Essens benötigte jeder Gast seine Handytaschenlampe… irgendwie war das alles zu „drüber“ - das Essen war qualitativ sehr gut, doch ohne jegliche Beilage nicht so ein toller Genuss.

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  4. michelle

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views amazing atmosphere great food The rooftop bar is a lovely place to sit and chill with friends or loved ones. Taking in the London views while surrounded by a cozy warm atmosphere. The rooftop part is perfect and the Londoner hotel is an amazing place to stay. 

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  5. Steven

    London

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really fantastic service, nice drink selection and interesting sharing plate menu.

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  6. Jacob

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    ★☆☆☆☆ Poor Communication and Rushed Service My experience at The Londoner was deeply disappointing, primarily due to their unprofessional communication and rushed service. I made a reservation for 10:30 PM as I had show tickets earlier in the evening. Just five hours before my scheduled dining time, they called to inform me that the kitchen would be closing at the time of my reservation. This last-minute notification left me in an impossible position - too late to cancel without incurring charges, and too late to secure a reservation elsewhere. While I managed to arrive slightly early at 10:25 PM, the experience only deteriorated from there. The waitress quite literally threw menus at us, immediately announcing that the kitchen was closing "NOW." The rushed atmosphere was palpable and extremely uncomfortable. Though we managed to place our order and received our food with surprising speed (within 5 minutes), the staff's obvious impatience made the dining experience so unpleasant that we chose not to stay. What's particularly frustrating is that the restaurant clearly knows their kitchen closing time, yet they accept reservations right up until that moment. If they can't properly accommodate late diners, they shouldn't offer these time slots. At minimum, this information should be communicated at the time of booking, not hours before the reservation. While the food arrived quickly, the hostile service and poor communication completely overshadowed any merits of the cuisine. I cannot recommend a restaurant that shows such disregard for their guests' time and comfort. Pros: - Quick food preparation - Central location Cons: - Last-minute communication about kitchen hours - Extremely rushed service - Unprofessional staff behavior - Poor reservation management

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  7. Jean Luc

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe in the bar. Staff were polite and very responsive. Overall a lovely experience.

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  8. Kristina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food & really lovely surroundings! Loved it

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  9. Vaughan

    Essex

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great view from the top bar with a lovely ambience to match. The food was very good, well prepared and taste fantastic. Really enjoyable bitesize snacks. The service was slick and on point

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  10. SHANNON

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good ! Beautiful venue great view service was awesome. It was just a little overwhelming how expensive it was for the portion sizes but other than that it was great. You never want to leave a restaurant hungry or over spend to be full

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8 at The Londoner is rated 4.4 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 8 at The Londoner

38 Leicester Square, London, ENG WC2H 7DX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    38 Leicester Square
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Q-Park - 39-41 Whitcomb St, London WC2H 7DT
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus - (Piccadilly,Northern and Bakerloo lines).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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