Bibendum Oyster Bar

4.6

1183 Reviews

£41 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

The Bibendum Oyster Bar - a local stalwart - is steered masterfully under the direction of Lyon born 2 Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi. The large tiled foyer of the great Michelin building remains, and it’s great for a glass of fizz and a few oysters (there are always many varieties to choose from), and also perfect to stay a bit longer for a more leisurely lunch or dinner.
Expect plenty of fresh seafood; oysters, langoustine and the signature seafood platters - alongside a comprehensive yet affordable wine list.

As well as dining inside the main "house", there are seats outside in the semi-open courtyard, and also in the prime spot of streetside on Fulham Road. If it does turn a little chilly, there are also some luxury blankets…

Enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks at Bibendum.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, British, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 7590 1199
Website
http://claudebosi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Claude Bosi

Location
Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RD
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Cross street
Fulham Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Closest tube: South Kensington
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fish Soup£15.00
Traditional Rouille, Croutons, Gruyère
Burrata£16.00
Vesuvio Tomato, Basil
Pâté de Campagne£17.00
Pickled Walnut, Cornichons
Smokin' Brothers Salmon£16.50
Crème Fraîche
Tarama£19.50
Cornish Crab, Cured Egg Yolk
Steak Tartare£14.00
Sourdough Toast
Galician Octopus£23.00
Sundried Tomatoes, Nocellara Olive, Capers
Sardines£12.00
New Season Olive oil

Salads

Salade Niçoise£18.00
Thon Blanc de Méditerranée
Cornish Crab Salad£25.00
Brown Crab, Little Gem
Chopped Summer Salad£16.00
Mustard Dressing ( 1/2 lobster +£32, tiger prawns + £20, smoked chicken + £8)

Main Courses

Fish and Chips£25.00
Tartar and Curry Sauce, Mushy Peas
Cornish Mussels£14.50
À La Marinière
King Prawn Burger£23.00
Sriracha, Mayo, Pickles, Hash Brown, Cheese
Lobster Roll£32.00
Olive Oil Crisps
Crab Orecchiette£18.00
Monkfish£30.00
Radicchio, Mirin Beurre Blanc
Dover Sole£50.00
Grenobloise, Green Beans
Chalkstream Trout£32.00
Gremolata Sauce

The Grill

Half Native Lobster£48.00
Tarragon Butter
Bibendum Burger and Fries£23.00
Sriracha, Cheese
Fillet of Beef£40.00
Sauce Béarnaise

Sides

Mixed Leaf Salad£4.00
Jersey Royals£5.00
Garlic Butter
Datterini Tomato£7.00
Shallot, Moscatel
Pierre Koffmann French Fries£6.00
Pierre Koffmann Sweet Potato Fries£7.00
Green Beans£6.50
Confit Shallots
English Sweetcorn Ribs£9.00
Spiced Mayo

Cheese and Desserts

Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection
- each£3.50
Cheese Selection
oat biscuits and quince jelly
- each£4.50
Vanilla Crème Brûlée£8.00
Chocolate Mousse£9.00
Hazelnut and Almond Praline
Yoghurt Soft Serve£12.00
Italian Peach, Almonds
English Strawberry Trifle£10.00
White Chocolate Flake

Seafood Platter

Seafood Platter£105.00
Served with Shallot Vinegar and Mayonnaise

Extra

50gr Ossetra Caviar£102.50

Tins

Served with Sourdough Toast and Butter

Smoked Sardines£21.00
Yurrita Anchovies£21.00
Galician Octopus£24.00

Fruits de Mer

Served with Homemade Mayonnaise

Half Native Lobster£48.00
Black Tiger Prawns£21.00
Crab£40.00

Our Selection of Oysters

served with shallot vinegar

Maldon£4.50
Cumbrae£6.00
Josephine£6.50
Gillardeau£8.50
Maldon£4.50
Carlingford£6.50
Claude Bosi's Oyster Selection 6 or 12!
£38 / £69

What 1,183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bibendum Oyster Bar offers an "extraordinary" dining experience with "fantastic food" and "superb service." Nestled in a historic building, it features an impressive seafood selection, including a "to die for" seafood platter. The ambiance is "lovely," making it a "must" visit in London. Despite some service inconsistencies, the overall experience remains delightful.

1,184 Reviews

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Philip
London
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a delightful evening, whatever the season, tonight was no exception. Thanks must go to your lovely people.
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Maria Elena
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a design historian, I have been dying to eat in this magnificent, historic building for years, and finally got my chance: the experience was definitely worth the wait! The front of this Modernist building has been restored from the original UK headquarters of Michelin Tires into two Claude Bosi restaurants. We ate at the casual oyster bar on the old garage level, which has a slim, but excellent menu (that also includes vegetarian and non-seafood items). The ambiance is spectacular, as one is surrounded by historic painted tiles featuring turn-of-the-century racers whose vehicles sported Michelin tires, a floor mosaic of Bibendum "toasting" all comers, and grand metalwork with the company's inital. The lovely, generous host allowed me a peek at the glamorous, formal upstairs dining room (which had not yet opened) so I could admire the stained-glass windows with unique Bibendum motifs in each. He also regaled me with interesting stories about the more recent history and renovation of the building. All of the staff were fantastic and attentive, but the oyster bar host was truly amazing--I am grateful he indulged me my every curiosity about the building! THANK YOU, Bibendum Oyster Bar staff for a memorable evening!
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Catherine
Hawaii
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our 4th time and we love it so very much. The menu, the atmosphere, impeccable service. Can’t recommend enough
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Hans
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still our favorite place to go to in london ! Jerome and his team are just perfect ! I have been coming for over 30 years and it’s as good as it was in the early days .
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Alex
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Solid food but surprisingly haphazard and inattentive service.
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jacqueline
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The quality of the food was poor. The lobster was dry and tiny. The staff were exceptional as usual but badly let down by the kitchen.
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Stavroula
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service! The building is also very beautiful. Staff very friendly
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martin
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always, when my sons pasta wasn’t good they removed it from the bill and gave him free ice cream. Very much appreciated. Service at the highest level!
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Caroline
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding staff here. Food is excellent and the surroundings memorable.
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May
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a pleasure to go back to Bibendum, the highest quality of food, service and hospitality.
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FAQs

Bibendum Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7590 1199.

Bibendum Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1183 OpenTable diners.

Bibendum Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RD

Additional information

Cross street
Fulham Road
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, British, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Closest tube: South Kensington
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Claude Bosi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://claudebosi.com/
Phone number
020 7590 1199

Gift card

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Bibendum Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Seafood Platter

Steak Tartare

Fish and Chips

Starters

Fish Soup£15.00

Burrata£16.00

Pâté de Campagne£17.00

Smokin' Brothers Salmon£16.50

Tarama£19.50

Steak Tartare£14.00

Galician Octopus£23.00

Sardines£12.00

Salads

Salade Niçoise£18.00

Cornish Crab Salad£25.00

Chopped Summer Salad£16.00

Main Courses

Fish and Chips£25.00

Cornish Mussels£14.50

King Prawn Burger£23.00

Lobster Roll£32.00

Crab Orecchiette£18.00

Monkfish£30.00

Dover Sole£50.00

Chalkstream Trout£32.00

The Grill

Half Native Lobster£48.00

Bibendum Burger and Fries£23.00

Fillet of Beef£40.00

Sides

Mixed Leaf Salad£4.00

Jersey Royals£5.00

Datterini Tomato£7.00

Pierre Koffmann French Fries£6.00

Pierre Koffmann Sweet Potato Fries£7.00

Green Beans£6.50

English Sweetcorn Ribs£9.00

Cheese and Desserts

Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection

Cheese Selection

Vanilla Crème Brûlée£8.00

Chocolate Mousse£9.00

Yoghurt Soft Serve£12.00

English Strawberry Trifle£10.00

Seafood Platter

Seafood Platter£105.00

Extra

50gr Ossetra Caviar£102.50

Tins

Smoked Sardines£21.00

Yurrita Anchovies£21.00

Galician Octopus£24.00

Fruits de Mer

Half Native Lobster£48.00

Black Tiger Prawns£21.00

Crab£40.00

Our Selection of Oysters

Maldon£4.50

Cumbrae£6.00

Josephine£6.50

Gillardeau£8.50

Maldon£4.50

Carlingford£6.50

Claude Bosi's Oyster Selection 6 or 12!

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Does Bibendum Oyster Bar offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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