Boyds Grill & Wine Bar

Great food, poor service. The ambiance was nice for a dinner for two. Had the British Tapas’ for starters which were small bites but very flavorful. I ordered the smoked salmon and it was very delicious. The wine list was limited and seemed a bit overpriced. The waitress was not friendly, I don’t think we were able to even get her to crack a smile. We ordered a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white was brought out. We again, pointed out the bottle that we originally ordered so they went back to the cellar and then grabbed a bottle of red but it wasn’t the bottle we originally ordered. To prevent any additional fuss we accepted what they brought.

What beautiful bar! I felt like had been taken back in time to the roaring 20s! The chandeliers were amazing — a true work of art. There is a whole cocktail section in the menu «inspired by the 1920s» (and the cocktails are simply gorgeous; served in the most beautiful glasses). Presentation and attention to detail are clearly priorities at Boyds and rightly so too. The volume of music (speakeasy bar feel) is perfect, so you can hold a conversation. If you’re looking for somewhere fancy to go (or maybe trying to impress someone), I highly recommend Boyds.

Surroundings are great and a nice bar with albeit slowish service. Breakfast is a different story it’s like a war zone. Too cramped and mass chaos, food is fine though.

Pork belly was very good! Had a nice salad too! Waitress was extremely nice also.

Boyds offers a very grand dining area with Victorian décor (the chandeliers are stunning). The elegance is heightened by the fine food served. I ordered a multi-​course pre-​theater menu meal. The traditional British food was tasteful and the cocktail/​wine list lengthy. They offer weekly drink specials, which truly make this an excellent place for a nice night out.

I came here with friends before a show to spamalot, which is notably nicer than others in embankment but not as expensive as a few others. I had the lobster bisque which was ok, the bacon wrapped dates — yum and pheasant, which was tough. The burger my friend had was good. So before a show yes. On a normal night no

We had a pre theatre dinner at Boyd’s and really enjoyed the food.
The «British» tapas were very nice indeed.
I enjoyed venison and pork belly.
The fish pies was very nice indeed.
Fruit crumble delicious.
The wine list was limited, obscure and pricey.
The service was excellent and they got us out in good time for the theatre.
My only mild criticism would be the cold ambiance of the room created by awful gray marble,
If you are off to see «Spamalot» at the Northumberland (which is a great show) go to Boyd’s across the road

DEALS: 2 for 1 8.50÷9.50 cocktail deals from 10 — midnight on certain nights. Incredible deal.
DRINKS: Sidecars were fantastic. Do NOT get the mint julep — it is absolutely unrecognizable.
LOCATION: Luxurious ambiance. Loads of chandeliers and lush lounge seating. Larger tables seemed shoved in a corner and there was limited seating — fair warning. But it’s a fairly open hotel foyer with a bar rather than a separated hotel bar, really.

Turned away from Albannach just off Trafalgar for no reservations. Found Boyd’s just up the street. Were more than happy to fit us in. Wow! Can’t vouch for everything on the menu, but we had the Beef Wellington for two. So, so good! Much cheaper than Albannach and the décor is absolutely much more beautiful. Really nice! Much more upscale but felt at ease as dressed following a day touring the National Gallery. Go to Boyd’s! Then had Raspberry Crème Brûlée. Wow! Perfect evening. Highly recommend. Great Beef Wellington, gorgeous restaurant!

British tapas are a good idea but the portions are tiny for the price (7.90 for two).
Like 3 litte shrimps for the prawn dish…
Place is very nice; high ceiling, marble, shiny bar in the center. Music a bit loud though…
They have a 2 for 1 cocktail after 10pm which was nice for my friends who joined us later

Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
The food was very good, I wouldn’t say excellent, but I would certainly go back.
Would also be a good place for just a drink, if you want a more mellow atmosphere.

How sad… such a waste of attractive space.
Lots of marble and plush seating near the bar area, the bar is glitzy and the dining area tastefully decorated.
Interesting menu, small and large plates, and a pre-​theater menu for less that 20 pounds. Lots of wines, too few by the glass.
The service is what made it such a waste. The waiter had to check our order and still got it wrong, too many differing servers helped to make a mess of what we wanted, and then, after asking for the bill twice, we got a bill that was completely screwed up. In trying to fix it the bill got screwed up even more.
Yikes! It is pointless to have good food in a nice place if service is horrendous.
One and done, as the wags say.

Decent food, good service, marred by the fact that they refused our Living Social voucher because it was December. They insisted that it was stated on the website the voucher was not accepted. I checked the Living Social website as well as the voucher and it was not stated.
I don’t know what the fuss was as we were only one of 2 tables dining at 7pm on a Saturday night.

I had a voucher for Boyd’s, but even without it the meal would have been reasonable. There was a nice selection of things to choose from on the menu and the food overall was pretty good. Nothing amazing but all enjoyable. Good wine selection as well. Cocktails are a bit steep. Hotel setting isn’t my favorite but it was still nice. And it was annoying you have to pay for bread.
–Chicken livers: Tasty but could use a better sauce/​reduction
–Duck Roll: Good flavors but nothing amazing
–Steak and chips: Cooked well. Yummy chips. Sauce was a bit watery
–Fish with saffron risott: Really delicious. Fish was cooked perfectly and the risotto had nice flavor
–Chocolate brownie: One of the best brownies I’ve ever had
–Apple and berry crumble: Delish

This is a new restaurant (and shared by) within Connections, Club Quarters, and Grand Hotel. The staff is young and very cordial. However, the food leaves a lot to be desired. I had the chicken noodle soup. There was absolutely no flavor. I also had the dry cured ham and blue cheese (they call this The Ploughman). However, a Ploughman meal normally comes with bread and they charge 2.50GBP for bread. Silly! Garfunkles down the street prepares a better mean at the ¹⁄₃ of the price.

Boyd’s Brasserie is one of the most elegant dining spaces I’ve had the pleasure of visiting in London! The fact that the food’s fab and the service is good seem like a bonus.
Owned by Charles Boyd, previously of top end caterers Chester Boyd with Head Chef David Collison in the kitchen, Boyd’s is situated within the Marble Hall of the former Victoria Hotel (originally opened in 1887 and recently reopened as The Grand at Trafalgar Square). One to consider when you need to wow your dining companions (or simply to feast your own eyes and tummy on some wonderful stuff), the brasserie offers a restored splendour sort of dining environment with its just this side of jaw-​droppingly elegant marble walls, chandeliers, plush seating and expansive centre stage bar.
Great list of steaks and plenty more on the menu, a good selection of wines, tasty desserts, breakfast and brunch options — it’s a winner.