Granary Square Brasserie Reviews Summary

Menu Variety and Options

Pros:

• "Excellent breakfast menu - great choice of festive offers and what you would expect at this time."
• "There is a good fixed menu 2 courses for £18.95."
• "We decided to go for the set menu, which was incredibly great value at £24 for 3 courses."
• "A broad, varied 'a la carte' menu with the option of an additional, well-valued 'set menu'."
• "The menu provides a number of great options for every palette."

Cons:

• "Party of 4, sitting outside, place half empty. We had to wait 20 minutes for anyone to come talk to us after we made eye contact and waved numerous times at the waiters (they're wearing suits for some reason)."
• "Tables were too packed too closely together, we could barely squeeze into our seat."
• "The waitress mentioned another complaint Overpriced, embarrassing. Refused to pay service charge."
• "Service was slow, we waited over 15 minutes before any waiter came over to our table despite it not being that busy."

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "The food was presented beautifully and was absolutely delicious."
• "The food was very nice, I had the pancakes and hot chocolate, both v nice."
• "We ordered Traditional Fish & Chips, which came with mushy peas, thick cut chips & fresh tartare sauce, coupled with their tasty house beer."
• "Granary Square Brasserie is a culinary gem. The food and drinks are exceptional, showcasing a commitment to quality that's truly impressive."
• "Food was fresh and delicious, well presented and tasty."

Cons:

• "In the slightly more expensive side with £16 for a small full English breakfast."
• "The food was pretty good and the interiors are nice. The staff, particularly those working the terrace, seemed to be stressed and at times lack professionalism and courtesy."
• "Very well appointed restaurant with a good atmosphere but the service and food was underwhelming."
• "I had the pea soup, which was fantastic, and the asparagus with hollandaise sauce along with mashed potatoes, which were also delicious. The frozen berries with yoghurt sorbet and white chocolate sauce were particularly nice."
• "Starter was poor, main course was over cooked, desert was best bit."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "The service was exceptional with no hassle. No glass went empty and food was served hot and with a sense of excitement."
• "Staff were friendly and attentive. The venue looks fabulous."
• "My server was Amandine, she was AMAZING, really attentive and friendly."
• "Despite the restaurant being full, the staff managed to be attentive and swift in bringing our drinks & food to our table."
• "Throughout the evening, Fabio displayed impeccable attention to detail."

Cons:

• "The service at the beginning of our brunch was average, taking a while to get noticed by a waiter."
• "Wow, we mostly enjoy going out in London but this venue is simply trying it on: the service is VERY BAD, please take your money elsewhere."
• "Interesting design that catches the eye upon entry, located close to Kings Cross Station. We were there for a breakfast event and the food was tasty, timely with great service."
• "Our New Year Eve reservation for 9 people was marred by a series of disappointments. Upon arrival, our table wasn't ready, leading to a 30-minute wait at the crowded bar with insufficient seating."
• "The food was decent, they had pretty decor, and the waitress was nice. However, we had an unpleasant experience with the reception hostess."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The venue looks fabulous. We sat inside but there was the option to sit outside with heaters and blankets."
• "Granary Square Brasserie is in lovely historic location. The restaurant is beautiful and lush inside."
• "This beautiful Brasserie boasts a French modern maximalist interior. Think velvet chairs, colour drenched walls, chandeliers, mirrors, art, and a stunning central bar."
• "Beautiful atomosphere and delicious food! ✨️"
• "Great decor and atmosphere. Fun desserts - my son loved the build your own sundae."

Cons:

• "The decor is nice, although they cram in way too many tables to extract maximum profits."
• "The atmosphere is very welcoming and stylish. But unfortunately I don't really rate this restaurant at all."
• "The walkways around the tables are way too narrow. Saw another customer get up to put on her coat and she got knocked in the face with a food tray."
• "We had to wait a while because no one was there to seat us when we arrived, despite having a reservation."
• "The restaurant was offensively loud, which meant people had to shout to be heard, making the environment even more unpleasant."