Mr Fogg's Residence Reviews Summary

Drinks

Pros:

• "The drinks are great creations with a good amount of spirit."
• "The cocktails were unusual, well prepared and tasty."
• "The drinks all carry a theatrical flare that you’re unlikely to experience anywhere else."
• "The drinks are absolutely fantastic, a little over complicated in some instances but when they get it right they really knock it out of the park."
• "Cocktails in the teapots were great and very in-keeping with the theme."
• "The cocktails were simply amazing, showcasing a level of complexity that took our taste buds on a wonderful journey."
• "Cocktail menu is different from the usual you would expect at other establishments, we all had a couple of each, and all of them were fantastic."

Cons:

• "Drinks are ok."
• "For me the cocktails were average for the premium price tag."
• "The 'tea' cocktails were a bit strong for me."
• "Some of them didn't taste quite right, and those who had been before were not impressed."
• "The authenticity of the drinks suffer from all the embellishments."
• "The cocktails themselves were seriously underwhelming. For £15 per cocktail you'd hope for something that doesn't just taste like Orangina."
• "Drinks were poor and extremely sugary; I had two margaritas and I'm sorry to say they were some of the worst I'd had."

Service

Pros:

• "We were looked after by a wonderful lady called Sylvia. She made such a fuss for the celebration which was so heartwarming."
• "The service is fantastic!"
• "Friendly staff and astounding cocktails."
• "Doorman and greeter were very friendly and professional."
• "Staff were friendly and welcoming."
• "The staff were so helpful and attentive."
• "The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable, creating a personalized experience."

Cons:

• "They make you wait outside in the cold unnecessarily when it's not busy inside."
• "Staff were quite rude, we stood at the bar for almost 30 minutes waiting to be served."
• "Slow slow service."
• "The service is sometimes hit or miss and overall needs improvement in my opinion."
• "Very slow and unattentive waiters."
• "Service is rather slow, and most staff are rather dismissive and harried."
• "Service was slow and disorganised."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The venue is stunning with its old British flare."
• "Excentric, exciting and just a little different."
• "The decor and the vibe they've created is very well done."
• "The room is set up like a living room from the 1800s."
• "The environment is fun and quirky."
• "The atmosphere was so comfortable and inviting coupled with perfect chilled champagne and interesting cocktails."
• "Love the decor in here, it's quirky!"

Cons:

• "When it's full the noise volume is high and can make conversation a strain."
• "It's quite loud, which makes it difficult to engage in conversations."
• "We expected interesting ambiance and quirky music, but the music was standard and much too loud."
• "The atmosphere was disappointing, the decor feels dusty and lacklustre."
• "The venue isn't as cosy or intimate as you'd expect, it's more of a jumbly bar."
• "The ambience is very dark and tables are so very close- no privacy whatsoever!"
• "The overhead heat lamps are extremely bright, so the ambiance in the evening was akin to sitting in a well lit canteen at lunchtime."

Value

Pros:

• "You are, however, paying for a unique experience and best for a celebration treat for most."
• "For the atmosphere, food and service, the tipsy tea was definitely worth £40 per person."
• "The prices are reasonable considering that it is in Mayfair."
• "Drinks are reasonably priced for the experience you will have."
• "Cocktail price starts from £12, but the quality is superb!"
• "Literally everything there was worth the price."
• "A little pricey but worth the experience."

Cons:

• "Bit overpriced, the food starter was cheap quality."
• "Incredibly expensive but I guess that's what you expect in London."
• "Prices are crazy (14£ and up for each cocktail)."
• "I'm not entirely sold on value for money."
• "The seats are a little close for comfort but the ambience is quite lovely. Some of the cocktails are beautiful. However, personally I don’t think the value for money per drink is entirely worth it."
• "However, it is a good £17 for a single cocktail and our small mezze plate was £22 — hardly an inexpensive visit."
• "Expensive for what it is."

Location

Pros:

• "What a gem in the heart of Mayfair."
• "The venue itself is simply stunning! Very cool place to spend the afternoon."
• "You could easily walk past this bar as it is off the beaten track! Look out for the colourful flowers outside and the gentleman greeting you at the door."
• "Off the beaten track, so you might need to use Google maps or equivalent to find."
• "What an amazing little bar, tucked away down a backstreet in Mayfair."
• "The location with this Victorian style is nice."
• "This is my favorite lounge in all of London."

Cons:

• "You might not get in without reservation."
• "Note that the place is weird to find as the entrance is in some sort of back street."
• "The garden looks NOTHING like the photos online and I would never go here again."
• "Popular amongst tourists and if you've been here once, you won't want to visit again."
• "Sadly we were refused entry."
• "The bar it’s self has a lovely oldie / alchemist look to it."
• "A must visit if in the area."