sketch: The Parlour

Name: sketch: The Parlour
Telephone: 0207 6594 4500
Price range: £30 - £49
Rating: 9

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Afternoon tea, International·

££££

Bronze Award

6 Reviews

London, W1S 2XG ·Website ·Call0207 6594 4500

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SquareMeal Review of sketch: The Parlour

Bronze Award

Take your pick of three highly individual, amusingly designed lounges at this Mayfair must-do from Mourad Mazouz (of Momo fame). With its theatrical rococo découpage forest backdrop, The Glade could be a set for South Pacific as choreographed by the Bolshoi Ballet, while The East Bar (a futuristic cocoon) might have been lifted from a Kubrick sci-fi movie. However, we find ourselves repeatedly drawn to The Parlour, a raffishly postmodernist drawing room that wouldn’t look out of place in ex-Sex Pistol John Lydon's LA punk château. Disport and pose while you scrutinise a cast of eccentrics and fashionistas as you knock back dependably good drinks from a constantly evolving list. House wines and sips such as Nolet and the Whale (vodka, Aperol, peach and almond syrup) won't break the bank, although the same can’t be said of the patrician French fizz and pukka comfort food.

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Average Price

££££ - £30 - £49

Cuisines

Afternoon tea, International

Food Occasions

Late night dining

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Location for sketch: The Parlour

9 Conduit Street, London, W1S 2XG

0207 6594 4500

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Opening Times

Mon-Sun 7am-5.30pm

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6 Reviews

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Claire R

10 July 2018

Fantastic dã©cor and amazing wine list.

Anna W

02 December 2011

Food & Drink 4.5

Service 4.5

Atmosphere 5

Value 4.5

I love popping into The Parlour at Sketch for afternoon tea… the perfect spot and such fun too

Tiara W

03 March 2011

Food & Drink 4.5

Service 4

Atmosphere 4.5

Value 3.5

Sketch Parlour is one of those great little secrets for tea-time! The ambiance is eclectic, charming and lends itself to longer- than anticipated stays! Nothing beats nipping into the Parlour for tea & scones after a hard afternoon's shopping. Media types, fashion, pr people all congregate here. Stylish & fun, you can't go wrong here. Absolute winner!

Emyr T

06 May 2010

Food & Drink 4

Service 3

Atmosphere 3.5

Value 3

The Parlour offers fine cakes, sandwiches and tea in a grand setting with a cool and quirky vibe. There is a no reservation policy, but any wait will be worth it.

John S

14 October 2009

Food & Drink 5

Service 5

Atmosphere 5

Value 4.5

Quirky drinks menu that sounds brilliant and tastes just as good, random layout/artifacts (digital birds in cages, etc), you have to see it to believe it. Would definitely go back. There's 2 other bars in Sketch which are cool but not as impressive as the parlour… There's a distinct child-like take to the whole thing (a kids plastic toy tree in the restaurant, hopscotch in the entrance hall, french maids by the toilets), which just adds to the whole thing. It's high end but without the snottyness, it's just good fun. Can't really knock it, the price isn't cheap (£15 a cocktail) but the surroundings and clientelle probably tell you why. If you're in the area for a more relaxing non-standard cocktail in a fun but not loud/crowded atmosphere, go here!

Mittal S

21 January 2009

Food & Drink 5

Service 5

Atmosphere 5

Value 4.5

I arrived for an informal business meeting at Sketch Parlour which has been on my list of afternoon tea venues to try for a while and I was indeed glad I did. The Parlour paints a picture of what it would have been like for 18th century ladies of leisure to partake their ritual of afternoon tea in public – except with an added injection of chintz and cool (if the two can ever go together). The cakes on offer – presented by the bar – are beautiful enough just to stare at let alone eat and are as you'd expect from Gagnaire's daring kitchen, blending whacky ingredients which work amazingly. the Green Eclair – with green tea, white chocolate and passionfruit coulis is divine and went beautifully with a well made pot of perfumed earl grey tea. This is afternoon tea at its best and the best bit is you don't pay through the roof for it at under £10pp. Think …Willy Wonka's chocolate factory for adults and you'll love it, take it too seriously and you'll still love it as it retains substance with style. Great place for catch ups, winding down after a day of shopping and business meetings with an added wow. Will definitely be going back to see the night time ambience.

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