sketch gallery

the interior of the place was really nice but the food was overrated, it was not flavorful. i ordered the most recommend dishes and theexperiencewasn’t what i expected. they also served the drinks when we were almost done with the food.

my first ever high teaexperienceand it was absolutely the best! such amazing and friendly service here! the interior is jaw-breaking! the little fine details of everything made it such a pleasant experience. the toilets were shaped like egg shells! frequently cleaned by cleaners. the waiters were super friendly and easy to talk to. i went solo on my own, and they even accommodated for that! it is on the pricier end of high tea, but a once in a lifetime experience, so why not! not to mention, the food was divine! all-you-can-eat menu for 2hours! the pink slice of cake was probably the only thing i didn’t like, but everything else was soo good! definitely coming back in the future!!

it had been two years or so since i visited sketch and once again it was completely different. this time with dusty pink interior, i got the feeling like i was stuck in the 1960’s- all i needed now was big hair and a classic pin-up dress to match.
opening the menu, i was startled to see paper cutlery pop up, which was pretty cool! as a consumer, i felt like i was gaining anexperiencerather than just having dinner, i like that it has a museum feel rather that a restaurant.
to begin, i had thinly sliced tuna with avocado, which was absolutely divine! by now, you should know that i am in love with sashimi! this was accompanied by a glass of white wine- pinot to be precise, although i did move onto cocktails in the latter, which is always a bad idea. (bouji tip: never mix cocktails and fish based dishes!) british designer david shirley designed the plates and his artwork can be seen throughout the restaurant- classic, monochrome, but childlike which is a great conversation starter.
for dessert, i chose malabar, which has to be the best dessert that i have tried in a long while. i will definitely be back solely to have dessert and cocktails as this was just what my taste buds required; lemon foam, bubble gum ice-cream, panna cotta, orange blossom and strawberry marshmallows. i felt like a little child again 😉
oh and you must visit the toilets, which was the highlight of my night! although that sounds rather weird, which it was, but the toilets are designed into alien egg spaceship capsules. once inside, something strange happens, you can hear the sound of birds tweeting as you pee. how thoughtful of sketch!
i never noticed at the beginning but there is actually hopscotch on the floor at the entrance of sketch. i don’t know what possessed me but i actually attempted to hopscotch on the way out! live a little. carpe diem!

price: £££

an excellent choice for a stylish and fun dinner out. the decor is eclectic, with each room having it's own personality, and yes, the toilets are particularly instagram-worthy. the cocktails are awesome and the food is bold and imaginative. a very uniqueexperienceand highly recommended.

had an amazing experience. me and my friends went for some afternoon tea. everything was perfect. the decor was just breathtakingly beautiful.

the food was great from the finger sandwiches to the scones. loved every bit of it. i highly recommend it to anyone willing to have a great afternoon teaexperiencewith family & friends.

absolutely amazing 😍
if you are looking for an alice in wonderlandexperiencewith fine french fusion dining then look no further then sketch ❤️️. best afternoon tea in london.... everything was exceptional right from service to decor to tea and food selection.
sketch is a magical place with ever changing rooms, yummy beautiful food, pink fairytale furniture n beautiful ambience and freaking awesome toilets!!
service - the service at tea was superb, everyone who works here is incredibly nice and helpful. they made sure we had plenty of food and warm tea.
afternoon tea-
it was £45 per person with unlimited tea and food. tea selection was huge and we were given 2 hour time slot to enjoy all the teas and tiny bites. soon a 3-tired server was brought to our table with finger sandwiches, pastries, tiny cheese cake shooters and malabar marshmallows. later we were brought scones with clotted cream and jams and finally two pieces of cake. i specially loved their savory sandwiches and scones my favorite being grilled cheese, smoked salmon and coronation chicken sandwich.

toilets, must visit!!! awesome individual egg shaped toilets with soothing birds chirps to sing you to poops. the colorful stained glass ceiling added to the magic.
value for money 3.5/5- this place is expensive but considering such high end place in london serving unlimited stuff with excellent service is worth the amount paid!!

it was an out of the worldexperienceand we left feeling very stuffed and content. lovely place to spent time with your loved ones for a lovely memory ❤️️

i love afternoon tea as a meal - it's the kind of meal your parents always told you was not acceptable as a child consisting almost exclusively of carbs and sugar. it is such a treat and an exercise in absolute indulgence. in the uk, we are spoiled for choice and there is no shortage of people ready and willing to provide you with your midday pick-me-up. this is no truer than in london but the afternoon tea i had at sketch i'd rate as one of the best i've had.

the reasons why are as plentiful as the food ranging from the classy fit out of this protected historical site to the david sprigley pieces of art which adorn the walls of the gallery and even the crockery you eat off. and eat off them you do as the stream of food quickly arrives upon giving the ok.

as with any afternoon tea, the standard format was adhered to with finger sandwiches followed by scones then enough sweet stuff to kick your liver into overdrive. there wasn't a single item i didn't like and some items, i liked dangerously too much like the mozzarella and pesto toasted sandwich which was so so moreish. so much so that i'd hoped that i could order more...and this was when things got taken to a whole other level.

you see, what they sell you is "afternoon tea" - what it should be is an "afternoon buffet" because the generosity of theexperienceat sketch was like no other. each time a food item was finished, without fail we would be asked if we wanted a refill. as a result, i completely embarrassed myself as i proceeded to consume a year's worth of mozzarella in that one sitting. you want to talk about indulgent; here at sketch they set to define it.

making my way home with another 4 mozzarella toasties and a couple of scones to go, i can't help but reflect fondly on an afternoon well spent at sketch. it wasn't cheap mind you but there is nothing cheap about sketch and that is doubly true in the sheer quantity of food they give you.






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i had the pleasure of visiting sketch for lunch recently and it was a truly wonderful experience.the first thing you'll notice from the photos is that the venue is as visually striking as the food is delectable . the pink decor may not be to everyones taste, but you cannot deny its impact and lasting impression. my wife and i booked an afternoon tea which did not disappoint. the service was wonderful (as it should be for the price) and our waitress was helpful at every stage of the experience, from initial selection of tea, to guidance over individual menu elements and the cocktail menu. only criticisms i could have a mild and revolve on personal taste, such as not being able to see tea leaves for instance in the teapots could raise question as to how the tea is actually being brewed behind the scenes. like i said though, only minor.to top the wholeexperienceoff, my wife and i were offered with free cocktails as it was mentioned in passing that were were booking as part of a honeymoon. the staff is obviously so attentive as to take note of this information revealed weeks earlier to make outexperienceat sketch extra special.i can't wait toexperiencethe food, decor and hilarious sketches on the wall again on our next visit. i however might give the odd bathroom "pods" a miss!

a funky place for amazing afternoon tea, i was too excited taking pictures with the set so i don't have pictures of the set. it is like eating afternoon tea in an all pink wonderland, but those quirky paintings on the wall gave this place an attitude. the set was amazing: you can feel the spice from the ginger bread macaroons, caviar sandwich and salmon sandwich topped with salmon roe was the best out of the savory selection, the pineapple tart had the right balance of sweetness and citrus sourness, not to mention the fruit scones with jam and cream was warm and buttery. the toilet is the fun part, those pods with colorful lights actually looks more futuristic in pictures but actually smells in real life. overall it is a very interesting diningexperiencethat you should definitely give it a shot!

sketch is one of the most notorious and well-known afternoon tea establishments here in london, and the beautiful gallery space makes the perfect location for tea and cakes. sketch is the brain child of mourad mozouz and pierre gagnaire. as a destination for food, music and art over two expansive floors, sketch is a must-visit for any londoner.

from start to finish sketch is an all encompassing event. the subtle sign, polite doorman and upside-down dog on the outside give very little away about the delights inside. sketch has a variety of spaces that serve food throughout the day including the gallery, which is decked out in the style of a 1930s tea room. pink walls, pink chairs and delicate rose gold detailing give an air of luxury without feeling forced. in opposition the staff run around in boiler suits and converse, which helps keep things relaxed. 

the afternoon tea menu is classic but, of course, sketch-a-fied. you start by selecting your choice of champagne and tea which informs the price you pay. we chose the alain thiènot rosè; a delicate pink champagne served in classic saucer glasses which i loved. the champagne had a delicate, light flavour but with an intense sweetness that i associate with rosè alcoholic drinks. the bubbles were very fizzy too, which after several glasses, was most enjoyable. 
 
for tea, i chose the puerh tea from china. although it has a deep, dark colour the tea is actually surprisingly light. i saw a mini-documentary on how this tea is produced and have been dying to try it for so long. the flavour is a touch lemony and herby, but refreshing and gently bitter.

on an accompanying note i really loved the tea pots and cups at sketch. as you can see they look a bit, well smashed! the crockery is dimpled and labeled which mini slogans, including a 'forget about it' line on the inner base of the tea cup.

 and onto the tea! sketch were kind enough to bring myself and my guest two separate afternoon teas; one with nut products and one without. my plate featured their signature egg and caviar sandwiches, cucumber and ricotta sandwiches, salmon and cream cheese parcels, and a really intriguing roasted red onion option. my friend's had the addition of a mini croque monsieur, which came in a pretty little package with a ribbon. i'm unsure why i wasn't allowed this one, but there you go.

 the egg and caviar sandwich was really interesting, though i felt that spreading the caviar may have been a more effective option. in one bite it's gone! i really liked the cucumber and ricotta option, as it was really refreshing and the intense dots of flavour on the top made the flavour more intense. i found the salmon and cream cheese parcel a touch dry but it was nice to have a different type of bread and the salmon was really rich. these sandwiches are also unlimited to you can order as many as you like.

next we moved onto the delightful cakes. as i said sketch were kind enough to arrange nut-free options for me. i absolutely loved the dark chocolate and macerated cherry dessert; obviously it reminded me of black forest gateaux but with an intensely rich flavour. the blueberry eclair was also really enjoyable and quite surprising as you naturally expect a chocolate option. the fruit jelly too was nice, soft and bouncy and an interesting choice for the cake plate.

 next, the top plate which instead of scones featured a vibrant and beautifully flavoured fruit tart. dotted with cranberries, dragon fruit and kiwi this tropical delight was a great way to finish the sweet plate of cakes. the mango parfait with its tiny spoon was also really refreshing and led nicely onto our scones.

we both chose fruit scones which was drenched in apricot jam, still slightly warm and dotted with raisins. the choice of jams was fig and strawberry, both of which were home made and, frankly beautiful. the scones were really soft on the outside and a touch firm on the outside meaning they didn't fall to pieces when we added the clotted cream and jam. how do you do your scones? mine are always cream first then jam; is that devon or cornwall... either way, it's really tasty.

 overall my time at sketch was simply wonderful. theexperienceis indulgent without ever feeling forced, and the staff, surroundings and thoughtful details throughout the restaurant make you feel, well special. we ended our meal with a visit to sketch's iconic toilets. seriously they are amazing but i think we accidentally went to the men's......

i feel like the sketch setting has much more to offer than the food itself. however, the setting really truly has a lot to offer.

this may be strange, but when you go to sketch, be sure to visit their bathrooms. i would tell you about them, but it's probably going to exceed your expectations, and i don't want to ruin that. the gallery where you eat is like a massive dining hall with victorian furniture, and a style that is pretty distinct.

i had their snails as an appetiser, which was the first time i was having snails. not a disappointment at all. the burger as the main was good, but nothing out of this world.

sketch is an experience, and i would definitely say that for every londoner, the sketchexperienceis mandatory.

sketch is an amazing restaurant if you want to try something new and innovative in london.

ambiance: the ambiance is incredible in sketch, the setting is incredible unique giving anexperienceto each customer. seems like an odd suggestion, but you have to see the toilets, they are each individual egg shaped cubicles, something you would see in a futuristic movie!

service: service was good, absolutely no complaints. 

food/drinks: as most places of this scale in london, it is definitely over priced, though i must admit it is really quite tasty. i absolutely loved the lobster bisque, arguably one of the best lobster bisques in london. the scallops were also cooked nicely and had nice flavour to them. 

value: as mentioned, i do think the food is slightly over priced, and definitely the drinks are too. however, the setting and the ambiance is so cool that it makes up for the value, and justifies the high prices. 

would i go back?: i would if i had someone visiting and i wanted to show them a neat place to eat in london, but i would not go back if it were not to show someone it. it’s the sort of place that is now checked off my list, and i do not have a big urge to return.

one of the best dinnerexperiencein london so far. definitely we had a first class service. they have butler service too. it is a place you can only go on special occasions or for a business dinner / lunch when you should impress your costumers. but the way they treat you is just great. you can pumper yourself by going this restaurant if you don’t bother to pay way high price. i know that will sound a bit funny but literally, they have the coolest toilet i have ever seen and i can ever imagine! :)

if you have never been to sketch, you have to go.

the place has a lovely tearoom, a chic restaurant and a very unique cocktail bar. it is located in the beautiful area of mayfair and you should be nicely dressed for the night.

the atmosphere is just unforgettable and the cocktails are exquisite. i had an avocolado which i advice to order to all the avocado lovers because is a work of art made just at sketch.. unique as all the other cocktails on the menu. in terms of prices, you should expect to spend around 30 £ for two of their special cocktails.

i would definitely recommend going.
sketch is a very innovative place, where youexperiencea unique night out… but quite expensive.

overall, a memorable afternoon teaexperienceat the gallery restaurant at sketch - pretty finger sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and homemade jam. the mismatched furniture, wall and floors added to the charm. check out the egg shaped toilets.