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J Sheekey Oyster Bar

British 
28-32 St. Martin's Court, London WC2N 4AL
Latest critic review: May 03, 2011
Critics' score: 7.5 out of 10 Users' score: 3.0 out of 10



J Sheekey Oyster Bar

The London institution branches out
Fans of counter dining have long known that one of the best lunches in town was to be had up dining up at the bar in Sheekeys, if you could get a table. Happily the move sideways into an neighbouring building has allowed Sheekeys to create a brand new Oyster bar while seemlessly giving it the Sheekey magic touch.

Critic Reviews


Zoe Strimpel City AM
Reviewed on May 03, 2011
"...you can spend four hours there, as we did on Saturday night, sipping fizz from saucers, trying a few wines by the glass as you follow your tastebuds and your nose... Time rushes into a vortex of pleasure and animation in the dusky light of the bar." READ REVIEW
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Critic's score: 8
Giles Coren Times
Reviewed on April 28, 2009
"It’s bang next to the old, straight-line bar, and while it does a great job of relieving some of the strain on an unfeasibly popular restaurant at busy times, I suppose it does fractionally diminish the thrill one used to get at sneaking on to one of the precious spare stools at the old original." READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 10
John Walsh Independent
Reviewed on March 15, 2009
"It was bitterly disappointing. Sheekey's Oyster Bar is a dream of a venue – chic, buzzing, convivial. The food, though the portions are small, is actually fine. You want to love it all. So how can they be so slapdash about temperatures?" READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 6.5
David Sexton Evening Standard
Reviewed by December 24, 2008
"It’s about the most convincing seafood bar in town. The service is Gallic, charming, expert — and most of the food is prepared before your eyes." READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 6
AA Gill Sunday Times
Reviewed on December 21, 2008
"This is a fine addition to Richard Caring’s lucky-charm food chain. And a perfect place for a discreet office romance." READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 8
Jenni Muir Time Out
Reviewed on December 17, 2008
"Its appeal lies largely in the opportunity to eat well, simply and conveniently at such a grandly proportioned and convivial bar." READ REVIEW
Critic's score: 8.5
Dos Hermanos Dos Hermanos
Reviewed on November 30, 2008
"Although I liked my Oysters the experience wasn't as enjoyable as my current favourite bar, Bentley's." READ REVIEW
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Critic's score: 6
 

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J Sheekey Oyster Bar 2011-06-25 11:45:08 BVH
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Reviewed by BVH    June 25, 2011

Good atmosphere, disappointing food

My partner and I had lunch here on a weekend following a recommendation from a friend. The atmosphere was good, although the small alcove where we sat, between the reception area and the larger room at the end was not as enjoyable.

I wish I could say that I had a great meal but the simple fact is that the quality of the food does not justify the high prices. The zuchini flower was not cooked properly, the mozzarella was dry and the tomatoes tasted out of date. My Partner's clam bisque was nice but a bit small given the price. The main courses, the breem and lobster tasted rather like rubber and no effort was made with herbs or spices to add any kind of flavour. The meal with two glasses of wine and no coffee cost around £120. There are many places in London where you can enjoy an excellent meal at half the cost. I fear that this place has been popular for so long it has stopped making an effort. Shame.

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Address
28-32 St. Martin's Court, London WC2N 4AL
Telephone
020 7240 2565
Nearest Tube
Leicester Square
Opening times:
Monday - Saturday 12 noon - 12 midnight; Sunday 12 noon – 11.00pm

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