Bar Douro London Bridge Reviews Summary

Food Quality & Variety

Pros:

• "The tapas style Portuguese food is just delicious"
• "The menu seems limited but the food was great"
• "I embarked on a culinary journey that began with the Salada de polvo"
• "Definitely approved by a Portuguese person who I ate with"
• "The garlic shrimp is to die for!"
• "Really delicious food that was well presented in a beautiful setting"
• "Delicious and authentic Portuguese food in tapas portions"
• "Every single dish was gorgeously presented and hit the spot with the flavors!"

Cons:

• "While I enjoyed the Bacalhau à Brás, I personally longed for a higher ratio of cod to elevate the flavor profile"
• "The fritters were tasty, not quite what we had in Portugal, but the flavour was still very good; texture is chewier as opposed to crispy"
• "The duck rice and onglet steak were slightly disappointing as the steak was chewy"
• "Unfortunately the food was quite underwhelming"
• "Some of the dishes could be better, hence the 4 stars"
• "The salt cod fritters however were not great. These were mostly batter, while the cod itself unfortunately did not have a nice taste"
• "The octopus at £13.00 could have been more fresh & was slightly over cooked"
• "The sardines... tasted like they weren’t fresh at all. Not nice"

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "Staff are wonderful and provides a great go to with the bar style dining"
• "Staff were friendly with service and helpful with explaining the menu to first-timers"
• "The staff, exuding friendliness and expertise, immediately put me at ease"
• "Hubby and I went here for lunch the other day. The service is quick, the staff are friendly"
• "Service was a little bit slow but it was a Saturday night busy timing"
• "We were happy with the service as well as the fish, snack and vegetable dishes"
• "Friendly service. Great selection of wine"
• "The staff were very nice too"

Cons:

• "Service was slow, unattentive and unfortunately just not good"
• "Service could be a bit quicker and more attentive"
• "The service is non intrusive to the point of being almost inattentive"
• "Service was friendly and efficient but not overly so"
• "The staff wasn't what you would expect from this place as they haven't been very helpful with the menu"
• "The service was a little unfriendly and inattentive"
• "Service was a bit flakey at times so that's why it didn't get the 5th star"
• "Service was friendly and attentive but not overly so"

Ambiance & Setting

Pros:

• "If you're looking for that informal style yet luxury food that you can't help enjoy, then it's a hit"
• "Lovely indoor and outdoor seating, although it could get a bit crowded during busy hours"
• "This small space, adorned with exquisite azulejo decor, features an open kitchen"
• "They have a reasonable sized patio and space indoor"
• "The atmosphere is really good"
• "Definitely a staple in London for me. Great atmosphere and food"
• "Really lovely spot for some authentic Portuguese small dishes"
• "Cozy place and service"

Cons:

• "However, I could see this place getting pretty packed on a nice sunny day"
• "There is only one table and the rest of the seats are side by side and along the bar which wasn’t super comfortable"
• "But next time will avoid the bar seat as it is quite uncomfortable"
• "Only downside is the seating is on stools and can be a bit uncomfortable for longer meals"
• "Because all the seating is on benches and high stools, unless it’s outdoors, it’s not a place to sit for hours"
• "The only negative is that there were no regular seats, there are only 'high' seats"
• "Not too good for groups of four or more from a conversation point of view"
• "But the bar stools are the only drawback, as it's not comfortable to sit on them for too long"