The Folly

Wander through our garden lounge and flower shop, swing by the hanging chairs or simply dine at the chef's table. A sanctuary of calm, our unique private dining room, deli, and collection of private vaults make the perfect retreat for entertaining friends.

7 / 10
576
ratings
Address

41 Gracechurch St (at Eastcheap) London Greater London EC3V 0BT United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 125


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Ramon Guthrie

Great atmosphere, very classy and trendy , it's become my regular, a good place to go for afterwork drinks, it closes at 11pm so it's good as pre-club place, so you can move onto a party afterwards

Harriet Ruff

Lively and fun atmosphere . Food was delicious. They were very generous and accommodating after there was an issue with our booking . I highly recommend the reef & beef - healthy portion of lobster !

The Folly Bar

if you book a table for valentine's day we offer you a valentine's cocktail each.... how good and romantic is that.Drop me an email & i will arrange everything for you info@thefollybar.co.ukdelfina

claire bear

Great food, friendly staff good for quick bite for lunch or evening and good for quick drink or reserving space down stairs will continue to return! Sweet mash & lamb pic inc.

Vee Sethu

The Honey & Spice cocktail is to die for! Really great atmosphere and the food looked great too (didn't have any myself but it looked great!)

Richard Palmer

I’ve always liked this place. It’s got a great vibe and good selection of drinks. Have to admit I usually try to avoid on the weekend when the clientele drops, but needs must.

Marisa Alexis

Really nice. Booked for my birthday celebrations. Staff were excellent. The welcone was warm. The food was ok and good value for money . The decor, background music and overall ambience was very nice.

Dan Thompson

The service was excellent! Every person who served us / looked after us was very friendly & accommodating. Plus, the food was very nice too! I'd highly recommend it!

DR G

Flatbread with goat cheese and red onion is so delicious! Awesome place for big groups, birthday parties, and brunch . Goldfish-in-a-bag cocktail is horrifying... But kinda awesome.

Olin

Loved this place. Food upstairs combined with a more dancy atmosphere downstairs for drinks. Reservations needed for Fridays after work. Recommended!

Cami Heitz

Cool & trendy bar for an after office . A little overpriced, but definitely worth it! Right in the city of London.

Zeynep Ozturk Ozyer

Good value for money , great for group celebrations and after work dancing . Cozy and trendy with delicious cocktails and friendly staff .

Sophie Garnier

Make sure you book a table during the week, it's full of City workers. Perfect for Sunday brunch when empty after a stroll in the city . They also have nice Oyster card holders :)

Natalie K

If you come here for brunch , note that you have to go up to the bar to order. We waited for 30 mins before a waiter finally came around & informed us of that.

Very Good Service

Can become very busy at lunch time. Great place for mid morning coffee break, turns into a popular City bar in the evening.

Hui-ern Ng

It was the Special of the Day: very impressed with the creamy risotto :) and we had seats under the trees and fairy lights

Elena S

Cocktails are awesome but I wouldn't bother with the food. Sit on the bench seat by the window when it's packed, brilliant for people watching .

Daniele Virgili

Better to reserve a table in advance (30mins wait on monday evening). We eat salmon salad and chicken salad . Portion are Big and Service is good. The restaurant is very nice and particular.

MayankFO Pandey

Brilliant decor but need to book in advance. Otherwise you end up sitting at the sides and will envy those sitting at awesome places and looking happier.

Jordi Llobet

Gorgeous place where to diner or take a drink. The house wine is very good. Crowded on evenings.

Tascha Elliott

Tiny portion of breakfast for a lot more then it was worth. Service also disappointing. I'd try here again for dinner but never breakfast again.

Richard Gregory

Recommended: This new botanical-based haven serves antipasto , sandwiches , burgers and glorious hearty mains. I recommend the beef bourguignon with creamy mash for just £9.95, it's delicious. Read more

Tom Schrader

I absolutely love this place. Beautifully decked out, great vibe, beautiful girls and great food. Excellent city bar .

Chris Clement

Really excellent place to have a pint afterwork. Atmosphere was great, enjoyed it very much.

Rennan Guisard

Great food and awesome atmosphere. Ordered a burger at lunchtime and it was delicious.

Jen Tan

Lovely Vongole ! Very friendly waiter as well ! Make sure you book a table in advance. Waited 30 mins for a table at lunch time. Avoid Fri night as it is normally rediculously rammed!!

BarChick

BarChick likes the sound of the Matcha & Curly Kale Ice Tea which is clearly full of goodness and the Skinny Pornstar Martini will hopefully do exactly what it says on the tin. Read more

Zuhamy Villaseñor

I really like the atmosphere. Food is good but really this a place for young city people to relax and grab a drink after work...

Mr P

Ask to book a table downstairs but in the raised section. Quieter but still good atmosphere.

Angela Nyman

great after work spot, good cocktails and actually haven't had any bad service although it is always busy. Like it!

cam howitt

Great for post work drinks, nice sharing plates. I'd avoid the lamb burger though- very dry

Jill Osborn

Good atmosphere lovely decor love the hanging light as you walk in food is good to .

Ian McCleave

The service and lounging while people watching , great place for meetings, busy after work

sino tan

duck salad has very sweet souce and very cold. I wish it tasted good as it looked????

David Sulitzer

Nice place, crowded even during the week. Lots of finance guys...and girls looking for them ????

Sarah Jones

Cocktails and brunch are great here. Pretty decor great for photos

Gregorygrisha

Vodka+juice absolutely without vodka , cocktails are very watery. The interior is nice and worth a visit

Katerina

The duck flatbread is amazing! Its tasty and filling and it's enough for two to share.

Daniel Ley

What a bloomin' lovely place, pretty much spent my entire time here looking at the decor.

Melanie

I was served an espresso martini with milk in a wine glass. Enough said.

Rach Whitaker

Loved the atmosphere and food in here! And I think it's reasonably priced for the location. I recommend you try it!!

Merve Altıntaş

Amazing food and drinks! Music is good! Wifi : thefolly

Lida Kh.

Good place but not spectacular. Will go again if in the town and with friends.

Nikita Knyazev

A good place for a drink or dinner with friends. Open space , good location

Maria O'Brien

Don't be fooled "bubble and squeak" is NOT bubble and squeak but simply mash ! Great service and good coffee though

Sara Ragusa

Lovely place and atmosphere! The bar staff though is a bit slow and disorganised.

Mitchell Sage

Best food and service. Ask for Pedro the GM. Very hot Thursday night. Lot's of Louboutins! Hot legs!

Sara Wills

Delicious cocktails and great for groups

Grouper

Really awesome ambiance, perfect for a weekend bloody mary .

Pietro Zuco

Great big and clean toilettes!!

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