Whiskey & Seaweed by Clare Smyth

Name: Whiskey & Seaweed by Clare Smyth
Address: 92 Kensington Park Rd, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W11 2PN
Telephone: 020 3937 5086
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.8

4.8

30 Reviews

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Fancy
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Whiskey & Seaweed, an intimate and stylish cocktail bar, is nestled within the restaurant. Bar Manager Vincenzo Ciaccio has curated a vast selection of whiskies from every distillery in the UK, as well as an extensive cocktail menu and wine list to suit all moods and tastes. Light bar snacks are available to accompany the drinks menu.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:15 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Phone number
020 3937 5086
Website
http://www.whiskeyandseaweed.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Clare Smyth

Location
92 Kensington Park Rd, London, Greater London W11 2PN
Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Parking details
None
Public transit
52-452 Bus lines, Stop: Stanley Gardens 8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

30 Reviews

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Eli
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Our food went to other diners, and was then brought to us. Not sure that’s correct protocol, Michelin or otherwise. Nothing had much flavor as well.
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Rick
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was really excited to try out a bar attached to a 3 michelin star restaurant. The drinks themselves were good but we were really hoping for something spectacular with bold flavors. The signature whisky and seaweed drink didn't have as much flavor as I would have hoped and even seemed a bit anodyne. They also had an irish coffee on offer and the presentation was really fun in picking parts of the drink, though again, the options selected didn't make a lot of difference in the overall taste which was a bit..."meh." Food was the real letdown...the small bites or "snacks" were relatively affordable but just lacking in much flavor and it felt like more of the money was being spent on the elaborate presentation of the food in bespoke plates/food holders. The small plates I would strongly advise against as they weren't much more food than the small bites but nearly quadruple the price and flavor profiles were similar. The core dessert apple, while super pretty in appearance, was incredibly sweet to the point it was hard to taste the other components of the dessert. I like sweet things but it was just too much. Service was outstanding and I can't fault that whatsoever. The ambiance was also quite good and I loved the decor. I hate having to write a not-so-positive review but I was extremely excited reading the near perfect reviews and wanted to add my own thoughts.
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Andrew
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisitely executed cocktail service with small bites. Take a step into the main restaurantCORE, to be greeted by an open kitchen with Clare and her team in action.
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TinaC
South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect relaxing end to dining at Core, staff were knowledgeable and engaging
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July
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really excellent cocktails and delicious bar snacks
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CLib
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whiskey & Seaweed was a delight. The space is intimate with beautiful service and friendly staff. We had drinks and small bites over the course of several hours, but the time flew by. In the next room, we could see the Chef's Table. My favorite cocktail was the Genius, and we loved the small bites: fried chicken and tomato grougere. Those bites alone made us want to book dinner at Core. We finished the night with smokey whiskeys and espresso. What a beautiful evening.
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MalcolmG
Dallas
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! The cocktails here wonderful and the service top notch. To me it is the bar snacks that elevate the experience to another level. When you eat these incredibly crafted and delicious bites you will understand what it takes to be a 3 star Michelin establishment. I had just eaten dinner at a 1 star Michelin restaurant a few nights prior to coming here and I can say without hesitation that we didn't eat a single thing that was at the level that we had at Whiskey and Seaweed. I have already been back again and am planning my third visit. A true experience I highly recommend.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cocktails and we only had the desserts. They were small -though delicious.
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scottkperkins
New York City
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was elegant. The drinks were excellent. The “bar snacks” were very sophisticated and delicious. Everything was beyond our expectations!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vincenzo was an amazing host and guide at the wine bar! He is a true master bartender!
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Whiskey & Seaweed by Clare Smyth is rated 4.8 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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92 Kensington Park Rd, London, Greater London W11 2PN

Additional information

Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:15 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
52-452 Bus lines, Stop: Stanley Gardens 8 minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clare Smyth
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Website
http://www.whiskeyandseaweed.com/
Phone number
020 3937 5086

Whiskey & Seaweed by Clare Smyth

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