Nick's review of Oxo Tower Brasserie

My brother was in town from Leeds and so we and our two partners went to the Brasserie for Saturday night dinner.

We had asked for a window table when booking, which cannot be pre-booked apparently, but which the very efficient lady at ‘check-in’ had noted down and she said she would have a window table for us in 15 minutes so we went to the bar which was ‘buzzing’ and fun. Sure enough our window table was delivered – well done!

The restaurant was also full and, of course, the views are just great so good marks for the atmoshere. Service was friendly and efficient and we were no rushed.

The food quality was mixed – starters universally pretty good but the main courses were, in some cases, disappointing. For example I took the vension course, was not asked how I like it cooked and it was definitely over cooked – at £25 for this main course I would expect and could get better almost anywhere else at that price range.

This bring up the issue of value for money – the food is Ok but definitely over priced for what it is – there is no doubt that you are paying a very heftly premium for the location which is fine if you know that and our guests had a great time.

For an occasion or when you have out of town guests it is a fun location but we, living in central London, will not go there as a twosome because for these prices we can eat a lot better elsewhere.