Harden's says
Part of the 'super boutique' hotel that opened in September 2021, a rooftop izakaya with fire pits.
Harden's survey result
Summary
A “fascinating interior” – with moody design; great rooftop views over London from some tables; and an adjacent Shima Garden that’s open to the sky – adds to the lure of this eighth-floor izakaya, at the top of one of London’s more recent five-star arrivals on Leicester Square. It’s yet to make waves as a foodie hotspot, although the ambition is there with a minimum spend for bookings at £100 per person; and sakés and wines running to £10,000 per bottle. Such feedback as we have is too limited for a rating but mostly upbeat, particularly about the venue.
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The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX
The Londoner, 38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX
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