The Anthologist Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Our server Sadie was outstanding!"
• "Had an amazing dinner surrounded by fantastic interior design and we were served by superb waitress called Nichole."
• "The staff and service were attentive, charming and conversational."
• "We then got very good attentive service to make up for the rudeness and mistakes."
• "Service was friendly."
• "I had the pleasure of working with the anthologist at Gresham Street for my party, and have to say their organizational skills, in particular from Eve were nothing short of brilliant."
• "Everyone in our group said that the food was excellent and plentiful. The service was also faultless."

Cons:

• "Service was absolutely terrible, the bar tender didn’t know what a dry martini was and also didn’t know how to make it."
• "The waiter was a little annoying and he lied to us at one point informing us that there were no jugs available for tap water."
• "Staff are so rude it’s shocking."
• "The waiter was unhelpful and rude he shrugged his shoulders when asked what soft drinks they had."
• "Service was then slow and poor - zero knowledge of either the drinks or food."
• "Service has been a bit slower recently and over zealous security guards at closing can be very pushy."
• "Short staffed therefore service was painfully slow."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Atmosphere and decoration is outstanding."
• "Delicious food, nice ambience."
• "Great to go back to The Anthologist after lockdown."
• "Despite being frequented by busy bankers, it's a nice fun escape from the work life."
• "Looks great and atmosphere is nice."
• "Love the atmosphere of this place! Food and cocktails are really good and the customer service is great, especially Andres who is friendly, very professional and every time he welcomes you with a big smile :)"
• "Fantastic bar with a very inviting atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Holiday Christmas Party 'Factory' which was significantly oversubscribed (our party was seated at folding tables) resulting in a loud/noisy environment where you can barely talk to the person sitting next to you."
• "Loud talking, loud music, hard surfaces bouncing sound around everywhere."
• "DJ was oblivious and just cranked it louder and louder."
• "A very very busy, loud, and unpleasant atmosphere with a conveyor belt feeling."
• "The music was way too loud and you couldn't hear yourself talking."
• "So overcrowded at the bar."
• "The biggest put off was music that was ear splitting."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Delicious food, nice ambience."
• "Great buttermilk chicken."
• "The home made lemonade was delicious, and the food was very nice for pub food."
• "The food quality is really good."
• "The food and cocktails were good and not too pricey."
• "Ordered the minute steak and crispy duck salad - both good."
• "The food was absolutely delicious."

Cons:

• "The main course was chicken Kyiv, filling was almost nonexistent and more dry than the Sahara."
• "The risotto was like rice pudding but the rice was crunchy, even the cheesecake was bad."
• "As for the food, calling it disappointing would be a compliment."
• "The seafood risotto was unpleasant, so was the vegan tortellini."
• "Food is also inexplicably mediocre."
• "The food was terrible, it was clear food had been sat all day after being prepared, portions were ridiculously small."
• "The food itself was poor. A table of unfinished turkey and stuffing."

Price

Pros:

• "The food and cocktails were good and not too pricey."
• "The drinks are sold at only mildly outrageous prices compared to the standard ridiculousness."
• "Cocktails... not too bad price wise at £9 or £10 each."
• "The price is very affordable for a good and tasty food."
• "Good price wine and one of the few places in London selling my favourite beer, Pilsner Urquel."
• "Great atmosphere, quality food and drink, and surprisingly good value!"
• "The food was great and good value too."

Cons:

• "The bill came to around £50 including service charge. We thought this was a bit overpriced considering the quality of the food."
• "Price was too high for the offer, i would probably not go a second time."
• "Cocktails weren't bad either, but overpriced."
• "Just realized from my bank account they charged me £28.80 for two double Bayles with ice....? Ridiculous!"
• "Beware the amount you get charged on your credit card. my bill came to £58.44, my credit card transaction was rounded up to £60.00."
• "Very disappointing, first wine choice (a £36 number) - 'not available'."
• "Cocktails are coming in at 12.50 or so and pints at 6.80, so definitely on the pricier side even for the area."