Swithins (21-23 St Swithins Lane, London, EC4N 8AD) My friends and I went to Swithins restaurant last night in search of a good atmosphere, food, service and value for money. Unfortuantely, what we found was the most unattentive waiter I have ever had the displeasure of coming across, taking over half an hour to serve us water once we had been seated. With only 3 tables in the restaurant being used, it amazed us all to think they were so casual about their ‘service’ and shocked us to think back to the other positive reviews we had read which made us go there in the first place. The starters were ok but also took about 40 minutes to produce and when we had eventally received our main meals – about an hour later, the chicken came out rare in the middle. Although the portion sizes were good, I certainly would not go back for more. Quantity was the order of the day and not quality or service – having to wait to have our empty plates taken from infront of us for at least half an hour. Overall, a bad experience in a very quiet room, with no atmostphere, no service and slow drinks. I would not go back.
Link to this review21 October 2011 |