Mike's review of The Riding House Café

We went to a pre-launch test evening – their first. We were running late so arrived in a taxi and our first word upon pulling up upside the venue was “wow!”
The venue looks absolutely stunning and is the kind of place that people on the outside see and want to be inside. It was a Friday evening and people outside the pub opposite were all looking over enviously,
The feeling continued inside with a fantastic buzz, great lighting and superb styling throughout. Everything in the riding house cafe contributes to the whole effect. It's wonderful. Even the bar itself is beautifully crafted.
We had cocktails which were sublime and interesting (in a good way!) a pirate daiquiri and a bermondsey breeze. Both were excellent.
It was a trial evening so we had to expect that not everything would be perfect and it wasn't. Service was finding it's feet but honestly even despite minor issues that will certainly be ironed out come launch proper this place is far and away my new favorite place in London. The menu offers tasting plates at £3, £4 and £5 and they were all excellent. Mains were also delicious. The wine list is both extensive and well priced, the whole place has been really well though out to cater for a range of tastes. This place is without doubt going to become a very firm favourite with a lot of people. I'm going back next week.