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Name: Waeska Bar at the Mandrake
Address: 20-21 Newman Street, London, United Kingdom, W1T 1PG
Telephone: 020 3146 8880
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 5

Waeska Bar at the Mandrake

5 (2)

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

20-21 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PG

About this restaurant

Waeska bar at The Mandrake is the perfect spot in which to sample a botanical-based house cocktail created by the expert team of mixologists. In addition to the seasoned favourites, it will offer rare and unusual brands from all over the world, but with an emphasis on smaller, highly crafted distillers. Furthermore, the room is elegant, extraordinary and comfortable with retractable glass doors opening onto a private courtyard. A private collection of objects d’art, gathered and curated over many years, adorns the walls.

Waeska has launched a new menu of plant-inspired cocktails in time for the summer months. The menu is founded on ethnobotany; the study of a region’s plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of local cultures. Through experimentation and extensive research on ancient herbs and botanicals, the Waeska bar team demonstrates its perpetual quest for originality, aiming to always inspire and surprise its discerning and adventurous custom

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 3146 8880
Website
http://www.themandrake.com/waeska-bar-fitzrovia-london.html
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
George-Scott Toft

Location
20-21 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PG
Neighborhood
Fitzrovia
Cross street
20 - 21 Newman Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Oxford Circus/ Tottenham Court Road Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ostra Regal Oyster, Shallot & Ancho Chilli Vinegar
- Each£4.00
Casanova Olives, Fennel & Chilli£5.00
Spelt and Wholemeal Sourdough, Salted Butter & Olive Oil£6.00
Padron Peppers, Smoked Salt£6.00
Parmesan Tapioca, Aji Pancha£7.00
Guacamole, Tomato Chipotle, Corn Chips£9.00
Choripan-Chorizo, Oregano Chimichurri, Aioli, Toasted Bun£10.00
House Fries, Chipotle Aioli£6.00
Jamon Iberico & Guindillas Peppers£13.00
Burrata, Charentais Melon, Pickled Onion & Basil£14.00

Empanadas

Lamb, Fennel, Potato and Salted Chilli
- 3 Pieces£9.00
Octopus, Artichoke & Olive
- 3 Pieces£11.00

Ceviches

Pineapple Tomato, Aji Amarillo, Avocado & Plantain£12.00
Prawn, Cucumber & Raspberry£14.00

Tacos

Grilled Lamb Shoulder, Raw Pea, Jalapeno & Tomatillo Salsa
- 3 Pieces£16.00
Fried Fish, Spring Cabbage, Sour Cream & Pumpkin Seed Salsa
- 3 Pieces£17.00

Quesadilla

Courgette Flower and Smoked Cheese Quesadillas
- 2 Pieces£9.00

Dessert

Alfajores, Almond Biscuit, Passionfruit & Salted Caramel
- per piece£3.00
Sorrel Sorbet, Raspberries and Fennel£8.00

What people are saying

Waeska Bar at the Mandrake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0

5.0 based on all time ratings

5.0Food
4.8Service
5.0Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

3 Reviews

KI
KIMMYZZZZZX88088LUV
London1 review
5.0
Dined on August 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere for drinks and small snacks. Wil be back
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful outdoor location, great service
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The reviews below were submitted before June 18, 2020, when this restaurant changed management.
DA
DariaA
London14 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The interior is fabulous but the service is so strange that it’s borderline rude. There were about 6 people at the door who seemed to be very confused by the fact that we had a booking. First a hostess said there’s a private event. Then when I mentioned a booking, the doorman asked to see it - and looked at it as if he had had no idea their bar was listed at Opentable. Then one of the hostesses said they actually do not take bookings for bar tables. I said - fine, we’d love to eat. Oh but they don’t serve food, only bar snacks. we were 1 second apart from turning around and going to another bar when finally someone who seemed to be the manager came out, apologised and invited us in. Inside a waiter took us to a booth-type table large enough for at least 6 people (our booking was for 3). smaller tables nearby in the library room were available. Once the first order was taken, a waitress approached us and asked if we could move to a different table (one the library ones) “because someone booked that large table and requested that one specifically”. Fine, we agreed to move to another table but we could still see the large one - in the next 3hours no one showed up for that ‘specific table booking’. Everyone in our group was dressed appropriately in smart casual. it looks like the booking process is messy and the personnel barely knows how to manage it, all giving contradicting information. Annoying.
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20-21 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PG

Additional information

Cross street
20 - 21 Newman Street
Neighborhood
Fitzrovia
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Oxford Circus/ Tottenham Court Road Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
George-Scott Toft
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.themandrake.com/waeska-bar-fitzrovia-london.html
Phone number
020 3146 8880

Waeska Bar at the Mandrake

About this restaurant

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Menu

Appetizers

Ostra Regal Oyster, Shallot & Ancho Chilli Vinegar

Casanova Olives, Fennel & Chilli£5.00

Spelt and Wholemeal Sourdough, Salted Butter & Olive Oil£6.00

Padron Peppers, Smoked Salt£6.00

Parmesan Tapioca, Aji Pancha£7.00

Guacamole, Tomato Chipotle, Corn Chips£9.00

Choripan-Chorizo, Oregano Chimichurri, Aioli, Toasted Bun£10.00

House Fries, Chipotle Aioli£6.00

Jamon Iberico & Guindillas Peppers£13.00

Burrata, Charentais Melon, Pickled Onion & Basil£14.00

Empanadas

Lamb, Fennel, Potato and Salted Chilli

Octopus, Artichoke & Olive

Ceviches

Pineapple Tomato, Aji Amarillo, Avocado & Plantain£12.00

Prawn, Cucumber & Raspberry£14.00

Tacos

Grilled Lamb Shoulder, Raw Pea, Jalapeno & Tomatillo Salsa

Fried Fish, Spring Cabbage, Sour Cream & Pumpkin Seed Salsa

Quesadilla

Courgette Flower and Smoked Cheese Quesadillas

Dessert

Alfajores, Almond Biscuit, Passionfruit & Salted Caramel

Sorrel Sorbet, Raspberries and Fennel£8.00

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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