Caxton Grill

This is a really lovely place to spend an evening having dinner! The only reason I give four stars instead of 5 overall is because of the size of the starters we had. The quality of the food was wonderful but would have loved more of the starters we had! The non alcoholic cocktails are really yummy and the service I received once I had told them I am currently 7 months pregnant was brilliant. They double checked everything they needed to with me and all staff were very friendly! I had the Welsh Lamb rump as my main and my partner had the Caxton burger as his main and we can both say we really enjoyed our food!

As I ventured into Caxton Grill, discreetly nestled inside St. Ermin's Hotel, I couldn't help but marvel at the ample space that it offered. The layout, featuring intimate corners, high tables, and of course, the inviting bar, provided the perfect cover for covert meetings. The intimate areas, well, they held secrets just as well as they held conversations. The high tables, where one could exchange documents without drawing suspicion, were strategically placed. As for the bar, let's just say that its counterintelligence was as impeccable as its cocktails. Speaking of cocktails, the selection was somewhat limited, but the mixologists had an uncanny ability to concoct anything one desired. A trait that any spy would appreciate; they never blinked an eye, even when my requests grew more complex. The food, considering the context of a hotel bar, exceeded expectations. It was satisfying, providing the sustenance needed to keep my espionage endeavors on track. Now, the service – it was truly amazing. The staff operated with such precision and discretion that I couldn't help but wonder if they had been trained in the art of espionage themselves. And here's the twist – the bar was so good that I couldn't help but think about changing sides, much like the ebb and flow of wartime allegiances. The atmosphere was so inviting that even a seasoned spy could find themselves contemplating a different path. As I savored my drink, I couldn't help but notice the number of Americans patronizing the establishment. It felt as though there were more of them than secret agents in wartime Berlin. I suppose you could say it was a friendly invasion, much like our American allies during World War II. In conclusion, Caxton Grill at St. Ermin's Hotel is a place that could make even a spy consider a change of allegiance, all while enjoying excellent service, intriguing spaces, and, of course, cleverly crafted cocktails.

£20–30

£70–80

Very hospitable staff, wide selection of wines. Food was lightly flavoured in general but still tasty. Battered fish was crispy outside but soft inside, yummy. I'm satisfied with experience I had in this restaurant. Great atmosphere for special occasions.

£50–60

Lovely restaurant. All food cooked to perfection and a nice Pale Ale on tap for those connoisseurs who prefer beer to wine. Cod was excellent and sides were good too. Didn't have steak but the people who did said it was great.

We had dinner at this restaurant couple of times during our London stay at St. Ermin’s Hotel, overall a great experience, food was great, I wish would have a bit more desert diversity. The staff is very friendly and customer friendly. I would definitely be back!

Probably the most disappointing part of our vacation was the one time we ate here for breakfast. Our kids ate buffet, and we ate off menu. All of the food was just okay. The coffee was just okay. The service was subpar. I essentially had to beg for water and coffee. The poached eggs were perfectly made, but the rest was supremely underwhelming. I recommend skipping and heading down the street for breakfast or meals. It seems to have a lot of potential but sadly lacks in several fundamental areas.

We spent our 10 year anniversary here recently, which included a lunchtime tea on the terrace and breakfast in the hotel. Both were utterly exceptional and we will be returning even when we’re not staying here! Thank you to the staff for taking such great care of us and to the chef(s)!!

We had a business lunch of 13 people for Theramex. Food was delicious, came out in a timely fashion and the staff were impeccable. Kudos to all of them, Winnie was great. Thank you to the Chef and the waiters / waitresses for making our team lunch such a successful one. We will definitely be back!