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The perfect everyday escape for food & drink! - The Drift, London,

The Drift

4.3
4.3
596 Reviews
£25 and under
British
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
An all day bar and restaurant in the impressive Heron Tower skyscraper on Bishopsgate, the drift is brought to you by the team behind The Folly, The Anthologist, the parlour and the refinery. Spread over two levels, its quirky design touches provide a refreshing antidote to the somewhat uniform City bars. the drift brims with quirky collectibles, hidden alcoves, a mixology table and a fine dining nook, whilst offering delights such as afternoon tea cocktails, a crustacea bar and liquid desserts to die for. The modern European menu includes plenty of sharing boards, flatbreads and antipasto boards alongside familiar favourites such as gourmet sandwiches, burgers jam-packed with delicious fillings, hearty mains and seasonal salads. Drinks are taken seriously here with a range of well-crafted and innovative cocktails from well-loved classics to calorie counted ‘skinnies’ and ‘Veg and Herb Patch’ cocktails. An extensive wine list includes over40.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 9:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 3004 4969
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Liverpool Street station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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596 Reviews
  1. Nikolai

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great quick business lunch here. My friend had the bao buns followed by trout and I had the prawn sticks followed by duck salad. Service was great and the food excellent!

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  2. Victoria

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Arrived for our booking to be told we do not have a reservation despite me showing them the confirmation. We then got told oh well we are not serving food anyways….

    1 person found this helpful

  3. ChristyS

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with good friends. Friendly efficient service & good food

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  4. RobP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good with a nicely buzzing lively atmosphere. Staff all very friendly and effecient. Had a great night

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  5. CarolynB

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend ordered the roasted squash and I had the trout . We were very happy with our choices and would order the same on our next visit. The staff were able to accommodate my dietary requirements. The waitress was great.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good especially the Chorizo scotch eggs and the sausage and mash.

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  7. LesleyD

    London

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A business meeting at The Drift was not what expected for breakfast, it seems that lunch is ok but not breakfast. The food was bad and service not great, not a great impression made.

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  8. ChristyS

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful light airy venue perfect for meeting up with friends. Great service & good food.

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  9. thor

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    open space is good, service is good. but food....not good for pay high. service charge 13.5% is also not acceptable for me..

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  10. ZanderW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here for pre-theatre dinner and cocktails before jumping on the Liverpool Street tube to Embankment and heading to the national theatre. We prefer something a bit more upbeat rather than a stuffy dining room experience and were not disappointed, from the DJ providing music to the modern menu & cocktails it was the perfect level of fun mixed with great service. The food tasted divine and was on our table within 10 minutes of ordering it; hot, fresh and full of flavour.

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FAQs

The Drift is rated 4.3 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Drift

Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Liverpool Street
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 9:00 am–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Liverpool Street station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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