Milk & Honey reviews
My favourite place for cocktails, and reasonably priced too. A great place to come and get away from the crowds and relax. It's suffered a bit recently from the change in staff and surge in membership, as it's now hard to get a booking even if you're a member. Hopefully it'll work out the bugs and get back to normal soon.
by jeffluff (3 reviews), 07 Apr 2008
by jeffluff (3 reviews), 07 Apr 2008
I love Milk & Honey. The staff are always polite and make a great cocktail at a very good price as well. (Can't comment on the food, as I haven't really tasted it.) I always head there when I want a nice relaxing drink, but it's not the place if you want to start partying.
by Keegan Menezes (2 reviews), 31 Mar 2008
by Keegan Menezes (2 reviews), 31 Mar 2008
Loved it. Contrary to reviews stating otherwise, I watched a group of men get asked to leave for chatting to women without being introduced. Lovely cocktails, I mean really really awesome. If you're looking for somewhere to pull and dance, it's the wrong place for you; if you're looking for a discreet place to have a good cocktail with good friends in the middle of London, it's a treat.
by Fingerbiter, 14 Jan 2008
by Fingerbiter, 14 Jan 2008
I'd heard so much about this place and found it a bit overrated when I eventually turned up. Staff were helpful and polite and the atmosphere was OK, but it had a bit of an awkward, messy feel to it. I felt it was more of a statement being seen there, rather than being there to enjoy yourself.
In summary, there are a lot of other hidden places in this area that easily achieve the style, elegance and atmosphere that M&H is striving for.
by Johan (2 reviews), 10 Oct 2007
In summary, there are a lot of other hidden places in this area that easily achieve the style, elegance and atmosphere that M&H is striving for.
by Johan (2 reviews), 10 Oct 2007
I used to be a member for a year back in 2003, and only sat in the members' Red Room as the other rooms were far too noisy. I don't think there was much adherence to their heavily publicised 'rules' (like men not being allowed to approach women unless they are introduced!) The service was good, as were the cocktails. My favourite was the apple tatanka (vodka, cinnamon, fresh apple juice and double frozen ice, if such a thing is possible).
I left because I got a bit bored of going to the same place for drinks, although there was never any shortage of willing friends to go with me. It's not really considered trendy any more though, like it was when it first opened a few years ago.
by bobbypants "top london reviewer" (55 reviews), 15 Jun 2007
I left because I got a bit bored of going to the same place for drinks, although there was never any shortage of willing friends to go with me. It's not really considered trendy any more though, like it was when it first opened a few years ago.
by bobbypants "top london reviewer" (55 reviews), 15 Jun 2007
Wonderful discreet atmosphere for private chats. Attentive but un-pushy bar staff and excellent food and drink. Welcoming and friendly. Not good for a business meeting but great for a soft-focus intimate meeting, 1 on 1. Pity it's out at the 'edge' of the general bar district though.
by Mikek07, 12 Dec 2006
by Mikek07, 12 Dec 2006
I went to M&H last night, as I am considering a membership. I thought it was a pretty stylish place, though I can understand some of the comments about it being dark. The Games Room is a real bonus and the Red Room seemed pretty chilled out. Just not sure I can handle 30s style jazz for a whole evening.
by Vegetableman (4 reviews), 12 Oct 2006
by Vegetableman (4 reviews), 12 Oct 2006
I'm with principessa, wherever she is. Last time I went it was so dark I might have been sitting next to her. Go if you're blind, or blind drunk.
by Boat Drinks (13 reviews), 29 Aug 2006
by Boat Drinks (13 reviews), 29 Aug 2006
Great food, excellently prepared, and the best cocktails in London. On top of that, some of the nicest and most helpful bar staff in London too!
by Lena2, 01 Aug 2006
by Lena2, 01 Aug 2006
Good and dark place to take people you already know, not exactly to socialise with others.
Cocktails are really well done although the menu is not so extensive. Some of the deco needs serious refurbishment like the stairs. Overall good value for money considering membership is much less than the other clubs.
by Interceptor (3 reviews), 06 Jun 2006
Cocktails are really well done although the menu is not so extensive. Some of the deco needs serious refurbishment like the stairs. Overall good value for money considering membership is much less than the other clubs.
by Interceptor (3 reviews), 06 Jun 2006
I'm a recent member and I did not know what to initially expect. I think it's a good place to bring a friend that you would like to catch up with or a good place to start your evening. It was not as buzzy as I was hoping, sometimes it's a bit low energy. Great cocktails!
by Anonymous, 23 May 2006
by Anonymous, 23 May 2006
This is one of my favourite bars. You have to ring in advance if you're not a member, but the staff are so lovely and courteous. Drinks are not cheap, but it's a great place to bring a couple of mates for a good old-fashioned chin wag.
by b1kinibabe, 13 Jan 2006
by b1kinibabe, 13 Jan 2006
You have to go with a member but it's worth it. Very cozy - love the sitting room upstairs.
by stylebird (4 reviews), 28 Nov 2005
by stylebird (4 reviews), 28 Nov 2005
Members' clubs have traditionally been the reserve of crusty old 'chaps'. Thank goodness for the new breed of members' clubs where smart bright young things can escape from cheap London bar culture.
Having been to more than my fair share of W1's clubs I can say without hesitation that M&H is the best of the bunch: service is personal, attentive and polite; the bar tenders are experts at their art; unlike every other place in Soho, the environment and ambiance is so relaxed.
It's an excellent place to take friends, girlfriends and clients, and the prices are far from astronomical. Meanwhile the food is outstanding.
There is nothing quite like M&H, and at £300 for a year's single membership with no up-front joining fee you'd be hard pressed to find better value elsewhere. In short: it's the best!
by Ols, 24 Nov 2005
Having been to more than my fair share of W1's clubs I can say without hesitation that M&H is the best of the bunch: service is personal, attentive and polite; the bar tenders are experts at their art; unlike every other place in Soho, the environment and ambiance is so relaxed.
It's an excellent place to take friends, girlfriends and clients, and the prices are far from astronomical. Meanwhile the food is outstanding.
There is nothing quite like M&H, and at £300 for a year's single membership with no up-front joining fee you'd be hard pressed to find better value elsewhere. In short: it's the best!
by Ols, 24 Nov 2005
Visited early in the week to try it out, as was thinking of becoming a member. Sorely disappointed to find that, far from having the understated and stylish atmosphere we were led to expect, it was full of the kind of loud and lairy after-work drinkers you'd usually expect to find in the Slug and Lettuce (which doesn't pretend to have the 'no hooting, hollering, shouting or other loud behaviour' rules).
Drinks, on the other hand, were superb and the staff polite and pleasant. Just a real shame the venue doesn't live up to its own hype.
by SN197, 21 Oct 2005
Drinks, on the other hand, were superb and the staff polite and pleasant. Just a real shame the venue doesn't live up to its own hype.
by SN197, 21 Oct 2005
Recently became a member so it's all a bit new. But I guess first impressions count.
Overall it's very good. The duty Managers - especially Martyn - are very nice and welcoming. The staff are very attentive and the standards of service very good. Other members / guests behave themselves and it's a great place to get away from everything and everyone. Drinks are extremely well executed and the food is delicious, (if a little pricey and small-portioned).
One minor problem: they've yet to put my name on the door list and the membership card is taking its time getting to me - slightly embarrassing when I go there for business-related drinks.
I wasn't a big fan of members' clubs before M&H but this is the one place that will change your mind! Top marks all round.
by Flashart, 03 Oct 2005
Overall it's very good. The duty Managers - especially Martyn - are very nice and welcoming. The staff are very attentive and the standards of service very good. Other members / guests behave themselves and it's a great place to get away from everything and everyone. Drinks are extremely well executed and the food is delicious, (if a little pricey and small-portioned).
One minor problem: they've yet to put my name on the door list and the membership card is taking its time getting to me - slightly embarrassing when I go there for business-related drinks.
I wasn't a big fan of members' clubs before M&H but this is the one place that will change your mind! Top marks all round.
by Flashart, 03 Oct 2005
Over-rated. Their house rules are so pretentious even though they try not to be and probably a bit hypocritical. Did not renew my membership after last year when a lady threw an empty pack of cigarettes at me and was not ejected... so much for house rules.
Staff are OK - drinks are amazing - especially the Old Fashioned. There are better bars in town.
by ASP, 24 Sep 2005
Staff are OK - drinks are amazing - especially the Old Fashioned. There are better bars in town.
by ASP, 24 Sep 2005
Ever so good. From a late night tipple to a client-impressing haunt, this bar has to have the best house rules of any members club. 'Only bring guests that you would happily leave alone in your own home' being a very good guide to the kind of lovely understated crowd that M&H attracts. Super.
by chipp, 22 Jul 2005
by chipp, 22 Jul 2005
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