A very classy establishment. Full of yuppies in suits spending plenty on good cocktails and great food. It’s also the place to go for celeb spotting, if that’s your kind of thing, and you’re basically guaranteed to see someone famous every time.

Quite possibly the best dining experience I have ever had. I felt like royalty from the moment I walked in and they took great care with us.

They asked whether it was a special occasion and when I said it was my birthday they gave me a cake and chocolates and could not have been nicer.

I’d recommend this to anyone and say it was definately worth it. We went for the cheaper option and spent £90 for 2 including wine.

The Claridges is obviously one of the top hotels in London with a very central location in Mayfair. The bar is a perfect place for an informal business meeting in a very attractive art-deco surrounding. It is in fact good value if the alternative was to rent a meeting room in a serviced business center in the area. I was very well seated and served, found a table very easily in the middle of the afternoon and this was a very convenient and enjoyable place to have a meeting in central London. I paid £8 for a glass of still water and an expresso… ok not so cheap for what this is but considering the real estate cost in the area, the facilities, the service and the fact that you can stay there 2 hours for £8 if you want it is definitely good value. I have not been there for an aperitif but I am tempted to try as it must be quite something to watch with the international crowd hanging at the Claridges. I will report later on this!

Minor celebs, gourmet food and a very fairly priced set menu made this a great eating experience. Gordon’s skill at the oven is beyond doubt outstanding because every dish my group ordered was spectacular. Very well cooked indeed.
I tried the lamb and it was cooked to perfection, did not find the watercress salty at all so i think one of the posters above must have picked a bad day to go! I had the mini puds to finish and it was amazing.
It was expensive at £240 for 2 of us but it was a special occasion.. and when the food is out of this world, why not?
If you are looking for a one off special treat then i would very much recommend eating here. Remember to book ahead!

My wife and I had a dinner on 23rd Dec 2007 for her birthday in Gordon Ramsay in Claridges. The soup was salty, my wife complained without finishing it. the bread was tasteless. The lobster and salmon ravioli had a pungent fishy smell, it was not fresh and my wife left the dining table and vomited in the toilet afterward. Only pressed (pate-like) foie gras on menu, for a whole decent foie gras needed to pay extra what a con. when my wife returned, we tried the main course venison and lamb, both served with the same extremely salty watercress which killed the tasted. 2 different meats dish served with the same watercress, we felt cheated, again we could not finished the main course. the caramelised tart was burnt. we had only one bit and left it. No birthday cake was offer but a candle on a plate - cheap gesture. Left table with a £240 bill without eating much. The waiter offered us a take away desert - what a stupid offer from this restaurant. Absolutely disguised with the meal. the Michelin-star rating is misleading. two years ago I had the same experience with Gordon Ramsay in Savoy Grill (again my wife’s birthday). we chose the tasting menu but it was horrible and salty, we did not finished the meal either. We thought it was one off bad experience in Savoy Grill but it was not. Incognico in west end, was ten times better and served mouth watering foie gras not pate without extra cost.

Well this is the best place ive ever had lunch and the most exspensive at around £200 for 2 for lunch.
I must say ive never been so waited on as there is one for everything…from bread to wine.
The room itself is amazing art deco and some of the most wonderful flowers ever,the place was packed mid week and i know why.
We had 3 course’s and the staff knew everything about the food even my lamb’s mum’s name such was there knowlegde.
The best bit was of course the pudding….the famous chocolate trio…three mini puds all on one plate…i finished every last bit..rude not too.
I would love to go again and this place really does live up to the hype.

Of the two bars, the Champagne bar is a great venue for a special occasion. Art Deco design and 1920s feel make it unique. The Gordon Ramsay restaurant serves outstanding food. You may not take to him on TV but his skill is extraordinary. Never stayed in the hotel, but the public areas are exquisite and you can pop in for tea or a drink at the hotel bar.

The bar. it is wonderful for a business meet up from 4pm onwards. Quiet, discreet and really unsual but pleasant aesthetics. Elderflower cordial is top of the range.