Riding House Bloomsbury

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   Yanwen

   London4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The omelette with mushroom I got was way too overcooked, could be much better. My friend's smoke salmon with sour dough was alright. The ambience is quite good, relaxing. Food is the issue there.
   

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   John VIP

   London15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really good breakfast in a nice restaurant. Great service and good value for money.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded today

   Thank you for the glowing review! See you again soon. Best, Sarah
   

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   Rico

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really great food and fantastic service! Have been here before and will definitely come again!
   

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   Victoria

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Unfortunately, we did not enjoy our meal at Riding House Bloomsbury. The ingredients used in the food were of very poor quality — definitely avoid ordering the pizza. The seats in the restaurant were low and uncomfortable. Even though the restaurant was mostly empty, all the customers were seated at tables close together, which made it difficult to hear one another above the din of other diners. All in all a very disappointing experience — we will not be returning.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. It’s disappointing to learn that you weren’t satisfied with the quality of the food and found the seating uncomfortable. We always strive to use high-quality ingredients and provide a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere, so it’s concerning to hear we missed the mark. Your comments regarding the table arrangements have also been noted. While we aim to create a welcoming and lively environment, we understand that this may not have been the experience you were hoping for. We really value your feedback and will be sharing it with our team to make improvements. We’re sorry that we didn’t provide the experience you deserved and appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Sarah
   

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   shaw

   London4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   only got 1 toast with some avocado on, with no salad or dressing, for nearly £10!!! such a rip off 😭
   

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   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on March 10, 2025

   Hi Shaw, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you felt the dish wasn’t good value. Our avocado toast is dressed with dill salsa and seed dukkah to add flavor and texture, but we appreciate that expectations can vary. We’ll certainly take your comments on board. We do hope you’ll give us another try in the future and find something on the menu that feels like a better fit. Best, Sarah
   

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   Gillian

   Cambridge2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good place for a quiet long lunch to celebrate a birthday. Food was good and very friendly professional service
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded today

   Thank you for the wonderful review. See you again soon! Best, Sarah
   

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   Myriam

   Lancashire4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I had a slightly disappointing experience. I booked for pancake day. I called in advance specifically to ask whether we'd be able to order a single serving of pancakes throughout the day i.e. even late in the afternoon, and was told no, only if I book the bottomless pancake deal for £20. This turned out to be incorrect, as when we arrived the menu clearly stated we could have 1 single serving of pancakes OR bottomless. When we arrived we were greeted by a very unfriendly staff member who I suspect is a manager/supervisor. Having worked in customer service most of my life, this was quite shocking - when I approached with a big smile and said good afternoon, he barely looked at us or acknowledged us, as if we were an inconvenience, didn't even say hello. He clearly didn't check the booking and kept picking up multiple menus then putting them back down even though there were clearly only 2 of us and the booking was for 2. He didn't know we'd booked for the pancakes which was on the booking (I'd also mentioned this was a special occasion). When seating us he asked if there were 3 of us. He seemed stressed and disorganised which is understandable in hospitality, although it was 5pm and the place was fully empty at that point. The waitress who later served us was sweet. Although I had read good things about the pancakes they were disappointing and I'm very glad we didn't have to get bottomless. They do "malted deep dish" pancakes which I'd never tried, but were in fact basically just cakes (extremely stodgy, slightly dry) and nothing like pancakes. That was alright, but the clotted cream that came with the berries pancake was not clotted cream at all, it was whipped cream, which was a real disappointment as that was the selling point for us. The bacon was slightly undercooked. Overall, the only saving grace was that the place itself is beautifully decorated and a nice venue. But I'm not sure I will be returning.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded today

   Dear Myriam, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear there was a misunderstanding about the availability of our bottomless pancakes and any confusion caused. Your feedback will help us improve our communication. We also apologise for the service you received upon arrival. A warm welcome is important to us, and we’re disappointed to hear we didn’t get it right. Our malted deep-dish pancakes are a signature style loved by many guests, but we understand they weren’t to your taste. We do use authentic clotted cream, so we’re sorry if it didn’t meet expectations. Your comments on the bacon have also been noted. We’re glad you enjoyed the venue’s atmosphere and appreciated the kindness of your waitress. We’d love to welcome you back for a better experience. Best, Sarah
   

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   Lara

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant breakfast - great food, reasonably priced, beautiful ambience and excellent service.
   

   Riding House BloomsburyResponded on March 5, 2025

   Hi Lara, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your breakfast, from the food to the ambience and service. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience! Best, Sarah
   

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   Lauren

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was great! The service was really good, the waiter was helpful and got our food very quickly which was appreciated as I told him I was starving! The only thing I would say is that it was a little too noisy that's really all. Everything else was really great and I would come back.
   

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    Michael

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time dining here..and we loved it. The style of the restaurant was beautiful. Staff were friendly and so helpful. The food was gorgeous and we had an amazing time knowing we were being taken care of.
    

    Riding House BloomsburyResponded on February 18, 2025

    Hi Michael, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us for the first time—and we’re thrilled to hear that you loved your experience! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the restaurant’s style, the food, and especially the service. We always strive to make our guests feel well taken care of, and it’s fantastic to hear that we achieved that. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! Best, Sarah
    

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