The Word on The Wolseley

[jg488]

What's the story on this place?

[postcode]

The Wolsley[sic] has a fairly comprehensive website that'll answer any questions you have.

Edited June 1, 2005 by postcode (log)

[camp_dick]

The Wolsley[sic] has a fairly comprehensive website that'll answer any questions you have. 

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Surely you mean, 'slap dash, rudimentary web site with front page headed 'Untitled Document' , which includes pdf menus? At least Google can't find it

[postcode]

Yet it's top of the page in the search results?

[magnolia]

The Wolsley[sic] has a fairly comprehensive website that'll answer any questions you have. 

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Why [sic] ?

[Jonathan Day]

My read, after a few lunches and dinners (and the odd breakfast and afternoon tea/coffee) at the Wolseley, is that it's a missed opportunity. The concept is a good one -- a bistro/cafe, open from breakfast to dinner, with a wide-ranging menu and a flexible style. The execution, especially in the kitchen but also front of house, doesn't quite match up. Some dishes have been very good -- I have enjoyed the tartare more than once. Grouse couldn't hold a candle to St John's. Afternoon coffee and tea service has been pleasant and generous. This place could be outstanding, but it isn't.

I hope The Wolseley will keep trying, because it's a real plus to have a place like this in central London.

[Suzi Edwards]

Tried to go here for champagne yesterday (after a very lovely afternoon tea at Sketch) but they don't have a bar licence. I was really surprised. Surely they're missing a trick?

[postcode]

They don't have a bar licence? I think they were yankin' your chain. The one time I've been in there were countless laydees sipping fizz and not eating

[bishwells]

It's true. I was in there last week for an early dinner (7 ish) and quite a few people came in, ordered drinks only, and were told they couldn't drink without ordering a substantial meal.

They all left.