Kitty Hawk

This is a great rooftop bar, lively with a DJ. Adequate seating outside with views across Trafalgar Square but the majority of the seating is in the large comfortable internal space. The staff were friendly, helpful and genuine. The food was underwhelming. The fettuccine with the addition of what my companion thought would be whole prawns as the menu stated grilled prawns turned out to be the addition of 8 tasteless peeled prawns. He would rather have had 3 whole grilled prawns than 8 tasteless ones for the additional £5 charge. The wagyu burger was small which was fine for me but some may find the portion size lacking. Presentation wise it sat very alone on its large plate with no garnish. The ‘triple’ cooked chips arrived anaemic looking and in need of further cooking to bring them up to what was promised. This was dealt with apologetically and promptly with a good outcome ie. delicious triple cooked chips. The green salad instead of being refreshing and crisp was as over dressed as Danny La Rue ….sodden. Three glasses of wine and the bill came to £133….perhaps just a drink next time.

Came on Sunday for roast, to celebrate my birthday with a friend. We were warmly welcomed by the gentlemen who checked us in downstairs. When arriving, the other host was ready to lead us to the table. Great start. The waiter serving us was on training I believe, and he was very attentive and nice. Also, the person who seemed to be the manager was very attentive and present on the floor. The down was the food - firstly they didn’t have oysters which I was craving for but fine, I had a great cauliflower soup. However, the roast itself, although the veggies were good, the chicken was pretty dry. Additionally, we had the chocolate fondant which was pretty bland. I was also slightly disappointed as I expected a special touch, maybe a candle or a happy birthday platter (anything really) as we had mentioned we were celebrating my birthday - which was nicely acknowledged on our arrival, by the host downstairs - but I guess that’s not the type of thing they do there (?)

Came here for a bottomless brunch and it was (thank goodness) not the kind where you find young twenty somethings in sweatpants. The smoked Salmon was weighty, so we shared it amongst a few of us. Food came out swiftly and service was impeccable. I can’t remember what other dishes we had but it was definitely a great time as they were able to accommodate for a large group! The drinks flowed and it was a tidy atmosphere.