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Tamarai (bar)

167 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PG

Bars Covent Garden
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This late-night Suzie Wong-style lair adjoining the Tamarai restaurant (see review) grooves to hip-hop & funk as crowds shimmy with their friends & regulars get all shook up on some cracking mixology. Like the food, inspiration for its on-the-money alcoholic creations comes from the old silk routes to Shanghai & beyond. ‘Oriental sunset’ is a Midori mule fortified with Japanese green tea-infused Havana añejo blanco rum, while ‘quiet storm’ lassi – exotic sweet fruits, coconut cream & Greek yoghurt laced with vodka – is no milkshake for minors. Enlightenment can also be found in everything from fine fig martinis, Asian beers & knowledgably chosen wines to abstemious pear, pomegranate & cinnamon mocktail. An in-house DJ & ‘video jockey’ work their magic with multiple LCD screens beaming out specially synchronised images for the serious party crowd.

Overall Diner Rating

7.7
Food & Drink
8.1
Service
7.5
Atmosphere
7.8
Value
7.2

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  1. Benny W.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 20s, Female, India )

    Went for a Hens night last week and found the place really good. I believe this club has taken all the feedback rather seriously as our experience was simply amazing. Loved the asian food, the chicken starter was to die for. Wanna try the much talked about chefs tasting menu the next time I visit.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 7
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  2. Romia X.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 30s, Female )

    My favourite spot in London has to be this only because of its music and vibe. Every time I come here, I enjoy more!

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 8
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  3. Trisha M.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 20s, Female, India )

    Tamarai is probably one of the best clubs in covent garden for the kind of service, ambeince and food that they provide at those prices. We dined there last Friday and had a perfect time. This was referred to me by one of my colleagues and it was hard to believe the moment we walked into the club. The entrance was a bit dingy according to me but as soon as we entered the club we were just blown away with the ambiance. The drinks came in quick and so did the starters. It was a lovely  evening and i have the entire Tamarai team to thank along with my colleague who recommended this joint.

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 8
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  4. Connor M.

    ( 30s, Female )

    The food was really good especially the Tiger Prawns the service was excellent and the music was also nice. Highly recommended.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 8
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  5. Sean D.

    ( 30s, Male, India )

    This is our favorite restaurant in Covent Garden. The food is superb and they have an excellent wine list. We eat here at least once per week and have yet to have a bad experience on any front.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 8
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  6. Roger M.

    ( 30s, Male, India )

    Nice greeting at the door. Friendly service.Glad we found a new place for great and creative
    dinning. Got a nice table we requested.

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 8
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  7. James R.

    ( 30s, Male )

    Flavorful food, great ambiance, good service. Simple menu and fresh ingredients. Fantastic dinner

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  8. Anoop S.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 30s, Male )

    Organised a night out for my girlfriends birthday, invited 10 people. Five of us had dinner and the service was very poor. The waitresses were very eager to take away the plates even when one of us had a plate half full of food, still eating.

    The waitresses presented the bill of approx £200 to us and demanded payment instantly. A discretionary charge of £20 was added to the bill. As we didn't believe the service to be good, we asked the service charge to be eliminated which the waitress approved and presented us with the new bill of £180. Several minutes later the General Manager – Anshuman Saxena demanded the initial payment of service charge included. We were confused and thought his approach was very aggressive and unprofessional, if we hadn't paid the service charge security was ready to kick us out of the club.

    Food was average, drinks were ok and the service was terrible. The General Manager was very unprofessional and aggressive. The whole experience was dissappointing.

    I have the bill that states the minus service charge, which i will address with the relevant authorities.

    Will never return to this place – Roy.

    • Overall: 1
    • Food & Drink: 3
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 2
    • Value: 1
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  9. Abel W.
    Reviews: 1

    ( Male )

    Huge wine list and nice range of cocktails along with a warm service at the bar. Definitely recommend to everyone.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 8
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    1. Benny W.
      Reviews: 1

      Benny W. ( 20s, Female, India )

      15 April 2012

      Went for a Hens night last week and found the place really good. I believe this club has taken all the feedback rather seriously as our experience was simply amazing. Loved the asian food, the chicken starter was to die for. Wanna try the much talked about chefs tasting menu the next time I visit.

      • Overall: 8
      • Food & Drink: 9
      • Service: 8
      • Atmosphere: 8
      • Value: 7
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    2. Romia X.
      Reviews: 1

      Romia X. ( 30s, Female )

      4 January 2012

      My favourite spot in London has to be this only because of its music and vibe. Every time I come here, I enjoy more!

      • Overall: 10
      • Food & Drink: 9
      • Service: 8
      • Atmosphere: 10
      • Value: 8
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    3. Trisha M.
      Reviews: 1

      Trisha M. ( 20s, Female, India )

      April 2011

      Tamarai is probably one of the best clubs in covent garden for the kind of service, ambeince and food that they provide at those prices. We dined there last Friday and had a perfect time. This was referred to me by one of my colleagues and it was hard to believe the moment we walked into the club. The entrance was a bit… More

      • Overall: 9
      • Food & Drink: 10
      • Service: 9
      • Atmosphere: 9
      • Value: 8
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    4. Connor M.

      Connor M. ( 30s, Female )

      November 2009

      The food was really good especially the Tiger Prawns the service was excellent and the music was also nice. Highly recommended.

      • Overall: 8
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 8
      • Atmosphere: 8
      • Value: 8
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    5. Sean D.

      Sean D. ( 30s, Male, India )

      November 2009

      This is our favorite restaurant in Covent Garden. The food is superb and they have an excellent wine list. We eat here at least once per week and have yet to have a bad experience on any front.

      • Overall: 8
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 9
      • Atmosphere: 8
      • Value: 8
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