The Fable

Name: The Fable
Address: 52 Holborn Viaduct, London, United Kingdom, EC1A 2FD
Telephone: 020 7651 4940
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (180)

£25 and under

British

52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Inspired by the fantasy world of fairy tales, the fabulous fables of Aesop and our spellbinding adventures around the globe, The Fable is a bar and restaurant out of the ordinary. Inventive, innovative and enchanting, every detail tells a story, from the sparkling crystal and beautiful blooms, to the twinkling candelabras and the carefully curated collection of storybooks, you're sure to be enthralled. A range of beautiful spaces – from a florist and deli to hideaway alcoves, a statement bar and mixology tables – have been individually tailored to fit any requirement, any time of the day. A creative food and cocktail menu will cater for lunch, post-work drinks and dinner, whilst bespoke events and masterclasses, customised experiences, pop-ups and quirky collaborations will offer something unique and out of the ordinary.

Once in the while, in the middle of an ordinary life the world gives us a fairy tale.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 7651 4940
Website
http://www.thefablebar.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD
Neighborhood
St Paul's
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Farringdon Tube Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 180 people are saying

The Fable reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

180 Reviews

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Headhunter VIP
London200 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 14, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Friendly service, decent menu, good food. Excellent option in the area.
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camille77
London33 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 11, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was amazing, he was very helpful and attentive
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SamanthaA
London14 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 9, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Had to chase the waiting staff to take any orders off us after being ignored for at least 30 mins. Food was good and arrived quickly. Good value for money too. Staff not friendly and rushed away before finishing taking our order.
The FableResponded on August 13, 2019
Dear Samantha, Thank you for your review. At The Fable we read and act on every review we receive to help improve our service and products we offer our wonderful guests. I would like to take this opportunity to apologise for the service you received on the day of your booking as it seems we dropped below our normal fast and friendly service. Please feel free to contact me directly at juan.pazos-ramirez@drake-morgan.co.uk
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CarlB
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've been there for lunch and the menu has a variety of creative options having something for every taste and hunger. Very friendly staff, great service. A little bit on the noise side during busy hours.
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PurpleP
London58 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Menu is quite basic and ok for a pretheatre meal. Staff pleasant and made sure we were out in time before a show
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AnnieS
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 29, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice environment. Staff was very friendly. Food was decent.
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DinnerWinner VIP
London29 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very attentive and positive stagf
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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 27, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Completely forgot I placed a booking. Had to sit outside
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MiriamS
London10 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 18, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Long wait for service and food, had to chase drinks order after food arrived. not great for work lunches.
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Foodie
London52 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 18, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A good place to go for something a bit different - quirky decor, good food and friendly service. Ideal for going to in your lunch hour - the food arrived incredibly quickly so there was no worry about whether we’d be back in time.
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The Fable is rated 3.9 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD

Additional information

Neighborhood
St Paul's
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Farringdon Tube Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefablebar.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7651 4940

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