The Shrub and Shutter - London

We came for a birthday celebration and were assigned to table in the back where they also serve food. We were about eight people and all had drinks when a man with a strong French accent referring to himself as the manager, said we had to leave the table. He said it was reserved and the guests would come soon and we responded that that was fine as we were heading elsewhere shortly. He did not accept that for an answer and he kept repeating that we had to leave in the next 20 minutes. The whole thing escalated and at one point, he was shouting at us – threatening to kick us out. He was rude and the whole group felt it was a very was very unpleasant experience. Definitely, not something you would expect in a service establishment. We finished our drinks and paid but by the time we left, the guests had not yet arrived. I would not recommend this place unless you are up for a public shaming from the manager. Shame since the waiters were friendly and helpful and drinks were nice.

Really unpleasant experience. Booked a table for 22.30pm to dine, was told on arrival that the kitchen closes soon so we had to be quick to make a choice. Felt pressured to pick the sharing menu, which was overpriced and nothing special. Cocktails are also extremely overpriced for mainly just large chunks of ice, all the pretentious bells and whistles but not as good as you'd expect for £12 a time. The waitress was lovely but given the overall experience we didn't tip, the service charge was enough on top of the already ridiculous bill. Won't be going back.

The waitress was super friendly and had great knowledge of the menu.

Truly excellent, a gem of a find and will definitely be back!

Really unpleasant experience. a table for 22.30 clock for dinning was booked at the arrival that the kitchen soon closed so that we had to quickly meet a choice. filz printed to select the Sharing menu that was overpriced and nothing special. cocktails are also extremely overpriced for especially only large pieces of ice, all pretentious bells and whistle, but not as good as they would expect for £12 per time. the waitress was nice, but given the entire experience we do not type, the service fee was enough on the already ridiculous bill. will not go back.