The Hide at The Bull

Thought this was going to be a find but actually had a very average evening. Surroundings are lovely, bathroom immaculate, location great. But, oh dear, what a blah meal. The mushrooms on toast were delicious, the falafel tasteless, the pasta over cooked and the fish and chips underwhelming. Wine ok, tap water iced. No wonder the dining room is quiet - nothing to shout about here!

The room is quite small and works well for a group as it feels more personal. Food is varied and good value, with the pub below making it good for a relaxed evening.

I continue to like this restaurant, as the room is small and so has the feeling of almost being a private room. Food was very good, with the scotch quail egg and the burger recommended. Reasonably priced wine list and good service made this an enjoyable evening.

This was my second visit to The Hide at the Bull, but sad to say, I'm unlikely to return. Evening started well enough; after the absolute zoo that is the Bull (the pub below the Hide) it was a welcome relief to escape to the peace and calm that the Hide offers. It was however, somewhat strange, that despite it being a Thursday evening in what is a fairly lively part of the Square Mile, we were the only 6 diners......on arrival, during our meal and when we left the restaurant sometime around 10pm, not one other diner bothered to mooch upstairs. We can only surmise that they just couldn't hear the bar staff to realise where the restaurant is, or were just put off by having their ears assaulted over pre-prandials!! We had one waitress dedicated to us, which was absolutely fine as she quickly understood that we were having a proper catch up after several months apart. As such, there was no rush or pressure to order but eventually hunger got the better of us and we ordered, funnily enough, six starters and six main courses. The menu itself is very limited but does manage to appeal to all tastes and in the main, is well cooked and well presented. Alas, the staff at the Hide made the absolute cardinal sin of missing one dish off the order......which just happened to be my main course lamb......which eventually arrived as most of my friends were finishing their mains.....which then meant I had to wolf down my meal in order not to be the saddo slow eater......Whilst the waitress apologised, there was no attempt of recompense made (as only three of us ordered desserts, you'd think they could have waived that part of the bill if not a free bottle of wine given the amount we got through!) and as such, a great evening ended on a bit of a sour note. Had the restaurant been rammed to the rafters, I could have accepted a slight mishap, but to miss a complete dish when you only have six to do?

Another very good evening at this restaurant, with compliments made by my clients as to the food, service and overall relaxed atmosphere, which is conducive to good conversation.

I have been to this restaurant several times now and find it very good for a relaxed dinner as the food and service are very good, and the atmosphere is ideal for conversation.

Ideal venue for a client group as we had a drink down in the pub first and then an excellent room for a dinner. Food very good and great service. Second visit this week.

This is the second time I have visited this restaurant with clients and each time has been very good. The room is ideal for a group as it is not too quiet or loud, the food is well prepared and the service excellent. THe added benefit of a pub below makes this good for a casual evening.

Tastefully decorated with nice bathrooms and attentive staff. The menu is short but plenty that I could have chosen. Food was really good, big jug of water with ice and lemon provided. Tables well placed and good for business lunch as quiet - which is a shame for them but I expect it to get busier as people discover it.

Short menu but well thought out and well prepared. Excellent service, and quiet.