All Bar One

I’ve visited other All Bar One bars which were far better in atmosphere, ambiance and service. I came with a friend hoping to enjoy some cocktails only to be waiting in the queue for quite some time as the staff was particularly slow though friendly and the drinks below par. I tried a Pomegranate Daiquiri and it wasn’t good-​at all. Wouldn’t recommend.

Friendly staff, cheap cocktails and wine, but slow service. Perfect escape away from the hustle and bustle of the main Oxford Street mania for a few hours. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and found enough room to find a couple of seats (near an electricity point which was ideal!) with a great view for people watching.

Loved this place for lunch today! We were looking for a light meal after spending the morning at the British Museum. This place was perfect. Waiters were attentive & food was exactly what we were looking for. My husband had the Reuben on pretzel roll & I had a lunch salad of greens & broccolini & blueberries & edamame & spinach – excellent!

Without a doubt my favorite little spot. Perfect for a date or even brunch by yourself. Went here on a chilly afternoon after visiting the old Roman baths. I got a chicken burger which was absolutely delicious. My friend had a rubin type sandwich which she didn’t finish but still enjoyed. The fries were to die for and the whole atmosphere was extremely comfortable and laid back. The servers were very kind, helpful and accommodating. ¹¹⁄₁₀

You might think, oh here’s another one of those chain bars with mediocre food, but I really like the ‘All Bar One’ bars. Are their drinks a bit on the pricey side? Only a little (most bars in London are). Food — I think they have quite a great selection (and they’re really good at updating their menu too). I had the fish and chips and it was lovely (it’s in a tempura batter rather than traditional batter — which makes a nice change). I would also recommend the halloumi skewers. Oh and I mustn’t forget the dessert– they have churros with dulce de leche — very moreish! I think it’s also worth signing up to a ‘Cocktail Society’ card — it’s free to join and this give you such great offers. Every month they choose a cocktail to be «cocktail of the month’ — all Cocktail Society members receive this cocktail for just £5 (don’t forget to flash your card).

My friend who based in Cambridge recommended us about their brunch! It’s really awesome. Quiet and clean!

Spinach and goat cheese risotto was delicious. Drink prices a bit high but I’ve seen worse; the selection is huge so thats a plus.
Great atmosphere — plenty of room for large parties.

i feel like i spend my life trying to avoid chains and encouraging my friends/​family to do the same when they look like they might try to drag me into one… but somehow my boyfriend and i ended up in here when we had some time to kill before a Unilocal event and it was actually okay.
first off, the toilets were rubbish — small, cramped and messy (although not dirty) so let’s get that out of the way first. the bar was really busy and was standing room only despite it being a wednesday night. the bar staff were super busy but still friendly and helpful. the cocktails they were making actually looked really good and at only £4.50 from 5pm — close sunday — thursday can you really say no?! i did say no purely because i am a wino and find it hard to turn down a glass, and they are displayed so temptingly here along the walls, but had i been here for longer i probably would have tried a cocktail or two.
the atmosphere in here was okay too — busy, bustling, dark, loud, but not too loud so that you could still have decent conversations whether you were with one other person or in a group.
i’m not saying i’d rush back here, but if in the area i’d definitely consider it again.

If you’ve read my reviews, you know I’m not a fan of chain pubs /​restaurants so I was hesistant to try All Bar One this past Friday night but in the area this seemed to be the only half-​decent joint that my friend and I could grab a drink and some eats before heading across to Paramount at the Centrepoint Tower for a work do.
I have to say I was quite impressed with this All Bar One. My friend had the Pad Thai and I had a Fish Finger wrap which was nice but quite awkward as a wrap, the chips it came with were delicious though and I had to get my friend to help me out! I had a glass of Malbec which was really nice and my friend had a cider.
The service was quick and friendly and I would return if I found myself in the area. It’s a stone’s throw from Tottenhamcourt Road tube and a short walk from Oxford Street and surrounds.

Good size all bar one. Great lagers on tap. A good place for that quick one after work

Huge All Bar One, with friendly bar staff and a good cocktail menu (although the guy serving me didn’t know any of them). Tasty chilli nuts too! Good place to meet friends, and handy for the tube.

Walking along New Oxford, when a colleague suggested popping in there for a late lunch /​afternoon snack, I experienced a twinge of fear as the name of the restaurant conjours up images of really bad pub food trying to pass up as being edible. But ever the team player I am, I bravely soldiered in.
Not bad at all. Caffeinated drinks were well-​made; the tapas menu offered enough of a variety that it wasn’t hard to find at least something for everyone in the group.
Among the dishes we’d ordered, the slow cooked duck and mango salad with a Japanese dressing was definitely the star. It’s a classic duck confit executed well; complemented by mango’s sweetness /​tanginess, and a perfectly light touch of shiso flavour. Umami.
The décor is more soho minimalist cool, rather than a traditional bar/​pub.
All in all, a good place for a group to drop in, or a couple of friends having a relaxing meal/​drink.

It’s not as All Bar Bad as I had originally feared, so I’ll go with All Bar Three rather than All Bar One. (nice one Laura…)
The wine list is surprisingly large, and I was very impressed that you could get any wine listed by the glass. They are rocking some sort of good, great, and best theme (priced accordingly) for the fine tuned tasters vs. the «hey, boxed wine isn’t so bad» types. While it’s not my first choice for a wine bar, you’ve gotta hand it to them for accessibility!
Overall, a safe find for the masses, which certainly descended upon this hopping spot on New Oxford Street tonight!

Popped in here after a lengthy day playing tourist at the British Museum. Desperately dehydrated and undercaffeinated, needed cola, juice, water, and comfortable seating, asap. The first three were achieved, but the sterile, cold and corporate décor didn’t provide me with the squishy couches I so desired at that moment.
That being said, they still do quite nice drinks. Would be a good place for a business or social gathering if you weren’t planning on sitting down too much. Most of the seating is restaurant-​style tables and chairs or tall bar stools around tall tables. Everything is hard, modern, and sterile. Easier to keep clean than couches I bet.

Brilliant if only for one reason: free toilet in a very busy part of town! I mean, the nearby Starbuck’s bathroom is usually locked. And the Burger King and McDonald’s well you really don’t want to go there unless you absolutely have to!
I suppose it’s a decent spot for a meet-​up too. To be right across from Tottenham Court Rd is to have a handy and central location. There’s good beer on tap too.
Not the most atmospheric option, but certainly convenient and accessible. Probably best as a starting point or when convening with folks less familiar with town.

Great selection of drinks but it is pricey. Food is not really that great.

All bar one have very strong branding– they are all very similar branch to branch. This one is typical and has a large range of wines and spirits. They also offer a nice range of snack and light meals. I like their style, which it very ‘solid oak and brushed stainless steel’ and enjoy the ambiance they all seem to share, which is laid back but also lively. Clean and modern, a great place to chill out in and share a bottle of wine after a hard day’s shopping!

All Bar One is an elegant place that does my favourite beer Leffe on tap. I like to come here whenever I’m in Soho. My dream is to have a bottle of Moet here on my birthday.
This place does a basic pub menu and a good deal on Tapas. The alchol is somewhat expensive but as you sit on the tall bar stools having a drink, next a mirror. you really don’t mind much.