Brumus Restaurant & Bar - (Near Westminster, South East)

1 /5 尹灵欣: A terrible experience. A girl spent 50 pounds on a meal that isnt exactly cheap in London. The only advantage was its proximity to the theater, but the food was truly awful. The beef in the burger was extremely dry and tough, and the spinach was the only edible part. The desserts were also very poor, and the service was terrible—the food took forever to arrive. Despite reminding the server multiple times that I had a play to catch at 7:30, they still brought out the last two desserts at 7:25. I had to wait nearly half an hour in between, and getting the servers attention was always a struggle—I had to call out many times before they noticed me. The desserts were also disgusting. The baked apple and pear were overly sweet and cloying, and the crumbled biscuits sprinkled on top were just strange. The pudding was a dry meat patty that tasted like crumbly tofu dregs, paired with an overly rich sauce. To make things worse, despite such poor service, they still charged a service fee. This was my worst experience in London. You might enjoy great plays and fun places in London, but I strongly advise against walking into a restaurant on a whim—otherwise, like me, you could end up ruining the good mood youve built up all day!

5 /5 Pam Keble: Really lovely staff. Let us linger and enjoy a lovely long lunch. They were just perfect,Food was just fabulous- still in a food coma from the amazing dessert! OMG - wonderful.By the way the smoked salmon was one of the best I’ve tasted- and generous portion.

5 /5 Tyrone: I recently had the most delightful afternoon tea at Brumus Restaurant & Bar inside the Haymarket Hotel. At £50 per person, it felt like an absolute steal for Central London - the sheer amount of sweet and savory items provided was impressive, and every single bite was delicious. The London Calling theme is so clever! The pastries are tiny works of art modeled after local landmarks, including a Big Ben dark chocolate tart, a London Eye cinnamon sablé, and a Trafalgar Square Victoria sponge. The savory side was just as strong, with standout items like the coronation chicken bridge roll and perfectly fresh smoked salmon. It’s the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. A few neat facts about Brumus for those visiting: • Design Icon: The restaurant features the signature eclectic-chic style of world-renowned designer Kit Kemp. Look closely at the chairs—they have intricate needlepoint designs of dachshunds, bulldogs, and Scotties! • A Bronze Greeting: There is a life-size bronze horse standing proudly at the bar, which has become a bit of a local mascot. • Theatre District Gem: It’s located directly next door to the historic Haymarket Theatre Royal, making it the ultimate spot for people-watching through their large French windows before a show. • Signature Sips: If you’re a tea lover, try the Mythical Creatures blend. It’s a specialty tea designed specifically for the hotel group, featuring oolong and sunflower blossoms. Whether you are a local or just visiting, this is easily one of the best value-for-money afternoon teas in the city. Make reservations for a guaranteed seat! Highly recommended!

5 /5 Christie JW: We had a wonderful experience at afternoon tea. Conor took great care of us and was very attentive to allergies. All the food was great. I particularly loved the desserts shaped like London landmarks. Would recommend.

5 /5 Andy Cheung: Fantastic afternoon tea. Great experience without breaking the bank compared to other afternoon teas in the city, with a comfortable, welcome, cosy but modern atmosphere. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive, the room wasnt too bustling even though it was moderately busy, and we were allowed to take our time and enjoy ourselves. I was particularly impressed at the Big Ben chocolate tart - the level of detail for ganache was amazing!