Picks by Harrison Webb in London

7 places Harrison Webb went to in London — what they said, and what to watch out for.

• Hyde Park — Harrison Webb
  Notes it's within walking distance of the wine bar, making it a nice spot to sit on a bench and talk after a date.
• Brasserie Zedel — Harrison Webb
  Raves about the lavish, film-set-like basement space, the live music, and the great value of the £19.95 three-course menu, calling the steak bordelaise a 'phenomenal dish.'
  Heads up: There's no phone signal underground (free wifi is available). The set menu is much better value, making the £27.50 à la carte relatively expensive, and the bordelaise sometimes comes with a skimpy amount of sauce, so it's worth ordering extra peppercorn sauce on the side.
• Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High — Harrison Webb
  The chef personally serves and explains each course, and the lobster ravioli, John Dory, and duck dishes were all 'perfect' — even the honey-glazed bread and cheese course earned full marks.
  Heads up: It's pricey, around £250 per person, and small dishes arrive while you're still waiting after being seated, so arriving early is recommended; on a cloudy day, the view can be completely obscured by clouds.
• The Parlour at sketch — Harrison Webb
  The music is at just the right volume for conversation, the decor — ballet shoes, disco ball — is fun, and the stacked burger with its distinctive house ketchup exceeded expectations.
  Heads up: The menu with mains is only available at lunch, from noon to 3:30pm; in the evening it's mostly takeaway and sandwiches. A 15% service charge applies, but joining the membership app gets you 20% off (£70 down to £58).
• Sol's — Harrison Webb
  Praises the cosy, intimate feel of sitting inside the wine cellar, the well-judged music volume, and the croquettes, which are wonderfully oozy inside with great smokiness alongside the mustard aioli.
  Heads up: A glass of wine plus one small plate already comes to £29, so it's not cheap, and the good seats (the side tables) can be hard to snag. Next door, Sol's Sister isn't a restaurant — it's a florist.
• Clifton Nurseries Cafe — Harrison Webb
  Praises the atmosphere of being in the middle of a garden centre, plus warm croissants and coffee at £2.75–£3.75, making it possible to have a date for under £10.
  Heads up: Don't expect much from the food — go for the coffee. The avocado and chocolate pancakes and croissants are messy to eat on a first date, and the flowers aren't sold individually, only as potted plants. Beer is pricier at £8.50.
• Lucky Cat — Harrison Webb
  Mentions the lively bar atmosphere, Asian-inspired food, live music, and the high-floor views as making it a great date spot.
  Heads up: In this video, only drinks were had at the bar — no meal.

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