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Somerset House Terrace Bar, London, Greater London

Somerset House Terrace Bar

3.7
3.7
36 Reviews
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
In a stunning location overlooking the Thames, the Somerset House Terrace Bar includes an amazing covered bar and dining area as well as plenty of alfresco options which make it the perfect venue to your London Summer! The San Miguel team have created a striking environment in with to enjoy a drink or two by the river, paired with a memorable menu designed by Jimmy himself. Jimmy will be serving up a selection of traditional tapas using locally sourced ingredients, Catalan Coca (flatbreads) from our Coca Oven plus some delicious Sangrias and cocktails.

Looking to host an event at the Somerset House Terrace Bar? Bookings for groups under ten can book in-online or for groups of 10+ please contact Naomi on info@jimmyspopup.com. We have capacity for up to 300 at the Terrace Bar or up to 750 if combined with the Somerset House Terrace.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7759 1930
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The San Miguel Terrace Bar can be hired semi-privately or exclusively for events from 10 - 300. For events greater than 300 the terrace bar can be combined with the Somerset House Terrace to form an event space for up to 750. Please get in touch with Naomi on info@jimmyspopup.com to find out more.
  • Neighbourhood
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Temple or Embankment Tube Stations are within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • West End (London)

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West End (London)

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Somerset House Terrace Bar offers a vibrant setting with "superb service" and an inviting ambiance. Guests appreciate its unique atmosphere and "quality tapas" menu. While some note service inconsistencies, highlights include "friendly staff" and a "great location" by the river. Perfect for a sunny day out.

36 Reviews
  1. Chase

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second visit in the past 6 months and it did not disappoint again. Evie the host was as lovely as my last visit. The manager Tom radiates a vibe of proper care, like he wants you to really enjoy it! Thanks Tom! The head chef Charles came out and gave us a little linguistic lesson on croquettes (croq-kets being the French/English pronunciation, croq-ket-az being the Spanish pronunciation) and I could taste the matching passion in the croquettes with every bite. Highlight for me the croquettes! Chatted the evening away long after the meal under the heatlamps and open marquee. Felt cozy, intimate, and exactly what I needed after a long day of work. Will be back

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  2. Mike

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Although we could not attend the Terrace, we thought that the team went above and beyond by calling us amidst dealing with a huge fire. Thank you for being so considerate.
    Somerset House Terrace BarResponded on September 18, 2024
    Mike, thank you for the feedback. We’re fully open again now and looking forward to serving you.

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  3. QI23

    London

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at the Somerset House Terrace Bar on Friday ~ friendly staff 🌟 the tapas are delicious especially the salads, perfect venue for a summer light-meal…
    Somerset House Terrace BarResponded on August 21, 2024
    Thank you very much for your kind words, we’re glad you had such a lovely time.

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  4. JaneS

    Kent

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very relaxing with great background chilled out music.
    Somerset House Terrace BarResponded on August 21, 2024
    Thanks so much Jane and glad you liked the music.

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  5. Nick

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Awful! The staff couldn’t care less. They just stood and talked to each other whilst customers were waiting to be served. We sat close to the bar and I watched one of the bar staff stirring a drink, then tasting it from the spoon, adding another ingredient and then giving it another stir with the same spoon an then tasting it again! It was so disappointing and unprofessional. We were there for a special occasion. We left as soon as we could and went somewhere else.

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  6. Lydia

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice time at the San Miguel bar again. Service was pretty decent, although some servers were a lot more switched on than others. Some looking at the bar which was empty, rather than keeping an eye on diners. As usual, the music was a bit too loud. This venue, unless going for work drinks, is a place to catch up with friends and you want to be able to hear them properly. I wish the menu was a little more extensive but they don't have a full kitchen. Still, I love the location, being able to sit outside near the river in a very calm setting. Prices are very reasonable.
    Somerset House Terrace BarResponded on August 21, 2024
    Thanks for this Lydia and we’re glad you had a nice time. The music does seem to split opinions and I hope that if you asked for it to be turned down where you were that it was.

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  7. Sian

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It was disappointing. No where near as pretty as the pictures on line. The high seats were soooooo uncomfortable and even tho that white loads of empty sofa tables and tables with hardback seats, we were told couldn’t move as they were reserved. Even though people with reservations never came and we said would be prepared to move if they did.. shame because the food was lovely as were the cocktails. Service very average also and no real atmosphere. In a canopy tent, very dark…
    Somerset House Terrace BarResponded on August 21, 2024
    Thank you Sian, we’re glad that you enjoyed the food and cocktails and apologies for the people who were less helpful than they should have been.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at the Somerset Terrace. The atmosphere was lovely and perfect for a summers day. The food was brilliant, fresh ingredients and the wood fire flatbreads were gorgeous. There were quite a few menu items that were unavailable which was a bit of a shame considering it was only around 3pm when we had food. But overall lovely experience. Perfect for a more casual spot of lunch and drinks in a beautiful venue.
    Somerset House Terrace BarResponded on August 21, 2024
    Many thanks for your kind words.

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  9. PatrickM

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Having booked a table in advance we were left waiting whilst walk-ins were served before us. We had to leave the table 3 times to get someone to provide us with the drinks we ordered and the surly supervisor said if we don’t like it, leave! He was rude and unhelpful. 20 mins to get a drink. Food was good but service very poor. Capped off with being over charged by £98!. When contesting the bill they still left service charge on for the higher amount. A lovely evening ruined. Extremely disappointed and would never recommend or return

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  10. KarenS

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely early evening tapas with the family. Pretty bar, away from traffic, with a nice ambience. Very decent food and drink. Front of House clearly take their service seriously. A really nice find on a summers evening.
    Somerset House Terrace BarResponded on August 21, 2024
    Thanks so much Karen for your kind words and hopefully there are still more summer evenings to come!

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FAQs

Somerset House Terrace Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Google Map for Somerset House Terrace Bar

Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 1LA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Temple or Embankment Tube Stations are within walking distance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7759 1930
  • Private party facilities
    The San Miguel Terrace Bar can be hired semi-privately or exclusively for events from 10 - 300. For events greater than 300 the terrace bar can be combined with the Somerset House Terrace to form an event space for up to 750. Please get in touch with Naomi on info@jimmyspopup.com to find out more.
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