Téléphone: +442072923518
Adresse: 66-70 Brewer St., Soho WIF 9UP, London, United Kingdom
Ville: London
Plats: 12
Avis: 7049
"Having wanted to go for quite some time we eventually managed to go to Hix Soho for my birthday on a Wednesday evening. When I say we had wanted to go for some time we were informed by the maitre d ' that we had in fact booked in February some 3 months in advance and asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. This did have its plus side as after explaining we were out for a birthday treat we were offered a move to the corner table allowing both of us the perfect view across the whole restaurant and conveniently, the chance to create a bit of distance from our neighbours somewhat pretentious and overtly loud conversation which had become somewhat irritating during our brief stint at the original table .One of the main selling points of Hix to me was the inclusion of Crackling with apple sauce as an appetizer… So along with a bottle of excellent Montepulciano we had polished off a bottle of champagne before arriving … it was my birthday and some water we mulled over the menu whilst getting stuck into the crackling. I must say it wasn 't mind blowing but probably the best crackling that I have eaten out. Homemade crackling fresh from the oven will most likely never be surpassed but this was warm, crispy and with a nice amount of salt, plus it had been broken up into manageable chunks and avoided the embarrassing struggle of trying to get a 'reasonable ' sized portion without creating an almighty mess. The apple sauce was a bit plain though and could have been a bit sweeter, but still, it was a nice addition and a good entry to the evening!Quite a range of starters on offer but after much deliberation I opted for oysters… I decided to mix it up and chose to have 3 Maldon rocks and 3 Cumbrian Rocks. The difference in size and taste was incredible. I am quite an oyster novice and having the selection really highlighted the variety available and the contrasting flavours. The Maldon rocks were a lot meatier and packed quite a punch where as the Cumbrian rocks were silky and light and became the first oyster enjoyed by C my partner. C herself decided on the Asparagus with hollandaise sauce. Fresh flawlessly tender asparagus that was steamed to perfection and served with a decadently thick and creamy hollandaise and the start to the meal could not have gotten much better. I have got so carried away that I have forgotten the bread, well technically the butter that was served with the bread. This was delicious, the right amount of salt, so creamy that you could have wanted to eat it on its own and served at a nice nearly melted temperature! I really dislike it when the butter seems as if it has just come out of the fridge! Is this just me? It feels somewhat lazy on the part of the restaurant?On to the mains and after we toyed with the idea of sharing the porterhouse … when I say 'we ' I probably mean that I thought this would be a good idea and toyed with it in my head. I always seem torn towards steak whenever I read it on the menu, must be something to do with red meat and my hunter gatherer instincts ? or not as the case may be! Anyway after toying with the idea of a masculine steak, no, the most masculine cut of steak available, I decided on……… sea bream. A whole bream cooked with a touch of rosemary. Beautifully presented and cooked excellently, the fish was a lot lighter than I remembered from the previous time I had eaten it but was really flavoursome and the delicate rosemary really cut through. C had decided on the John Dory and this was again delicious. A huge beast of a Dory was served and the meaty fish had bundles of flavour and was eventually all demolished which is the best sign of a truly enjoyed plate of food!We ordered some spinach on the side and as it was my birthday decided on the creamed rather than the steamed! It was very nice but I think somewhat too heavy for the dishes it was accompanying plus I had already eaten most of the butter brought to our table with the bread . We also had some chips, well fries really which were good. Crispy on the outside with some fluffy potato waiting inside and lightly salted; what more can you ask for. We were tempted by the in season jersey royals but watching the smiles of a table opposite as they tucked into the chips closed the deal for me!After all that food I could find no room for any desert. Nothing had really jumped out at me so I settled on an Irish coffee. Before the coffee was served I was given a treat of a happy birthday decorated plate and a selection of truffles, compliments of the maitre d '. This really was the icing on the cake on what had been a wonderful dinner. All the staff seemed genuinely very friendly; they were attentive and made the effort to engage us in conversation, which really added to our experience of the restaurant. I had been somewhat apprehensive about the pretentious stigma that has been bandied around with this restaurant but this can only be applied to some of the clientele, which has to be expected in this location. All in all I would recommend Hix to anyone and everyone and will definitely hope to go again."
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Mousse Au Chocolat
Une mousse au chocolat riche et onctueuse, parfaite pour les amateurs de desserts chocolatés.
Steak De Faux-Filet
Bifteck de côte savoureux et juteux, grillé à la perfection, servi avec un accompagnement au choix.
Fareed
Fancy rubbing shoulders with so did The Who's who in London? Try Hix in Soho... food by a revered chef does not disappoint and that bar downstairs is smoky, trendy and transports you.
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Avis
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Food is OK but wasn't anything to write home about. I had the Gamekeeper's Pie. Decent but my local serves similar at half the cost. Give the Black Cow Martinis a miss. The Rioja was overpriced at £40 a bottle. The bar area downstairs was cosy though. Came to £85/head.
Kiran
The food took too long to arrive, but when the starters appeared, it was love at first bite. The oyster and bacon stew was rich, yet surprisingly light. It was perfectly salted (which happens far too rarely! and although there were only two oysters, they made all the difference.
Rosen
NRose. My favourite restaurant at the moment by far. Oysters to die for and fish fingers w mushed peas just divine! Light airy interior, simple yet complimented by fabulous D Hirst mobiles and perfectly balanced service. Don't go in fear of stodge as they have mastered the return to Brit Trad Fayre with the lightest of touches...
Ben
Lunch today at the Bar. Service was good. We just ate steak and chips. This was as outrageously good as it was outrageously expensive £37.50 and chips are EXTRA. But I have eaten steak in Argentina and Uraguary and this is amoungst the very best ever. If you don't care about cost eat here for great meat. If you're on a budget of any kind don't even think about it.
Dave
Caught up with UK family for lunch at the Hix Soho last month. The restaurant was bright, warm and welcoming on a chilly English summer day. The menu looked delicious from top to bottom with something for everyone.I started with the Pork Crackling impossible to go past, then ordered the lamb for mains, with some interesting and delicious sides including black and pink boiled potatoes. We shared mini puddings with custard for desert and left absolutely stuffed to the brim.Service was brilliant, food equally good. Ambiance was lovely with a jazz duo playing in the corner. Price was a little up there, but for a special lunch, quite acceptable.
Kristine
Hix is primarily a British cuisine restaurant, however, it's basement is hiding a brilliant cocktail bar, with a great drinks selection and couches and a lovely atmosphere.<br/ <br/ On a Saturday night it is normally packed so, even if you may be be able to get a seat if you're lucky, I recommend booking in advance just to be sure. You will need to order a snack or dessert from the menu as they only have a restaurant licence and then you can spend the rest of time drinking cocktails.<br/ <br/ The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and there's always someone around to help you out and take more orders.<br/ <br/ The drinks are a bit pricey £10-15 per cocktail, £7 for beer) so you may wa...
Helen
Might become a haunt.... Finally got to try out Hix 's newish Brewer Street branch. Nice room, bustling, maybe a bit too much? And the design and various installations weren 't as spectacular as the reviews would have you believe...Great service though, immaculate martini with Hendricks gin while I waited, a warm loaf brought to the table with (for once) butter at a decent temperature for spreading too, and filtered tap in a little jug.<br/ <br/ Starters were a great looking fish soup with cider brandy, and for me the 'Heaven and Earth ', which was a soft moist ball of black pudding, quite Spanish in texture, with potato and apple mash with, I think, some mace and cinammon in it. Really good...
NunheadNeil
Tasty Pre Theatre Deal. Another rainy Friday night in London found me hooking up with my old pal Bernard at the Two Chairmen in Westminster for a couple of pints of the excellent Deuchars while we waited for B and the lovely Mrs Mitton to join us. As ever the pub was filled with a motley crew of 'suits ', in fine Friday night form, from the various government offices in the neighbourhood and by the time we left at around 6pm the pub was heaving.<br/ <br/ The venue for dinner had been the subject of much email traffic during the week and the suggestions had ranged far and wide both in terms of location and cuisine. As we only too rarely have the chance to get together we were after something...
Iheartspag
Having wanted to go for quite some time we eventually managed to go to Hix Soho for my birthday on a Wednesday evening. When I say we had wanted to go for some time we were informed by the maitre d ' that we had in fact booked in February some 3 months in advance and asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. This did have its plus side as after explaining we were out for a birthday treat we were offered a move to the corner table allowing both of us the perfect view across the whole restaurant and conveniently, the chance to create a bit of distance from our neighbours somewhat pretentious and overtly loud conversation which had become somewhat irritating during our brief stint at the...
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Bars Découvrez notre sélection de cocktails méticuleusement préparés, de bières rafraîchissantes et notre liste de vins fins soigneusement choisis. Parfait pour se détendre entre amis ou accompagner vos plats préférés de notre menu. Santé !
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Steak Savourez des morceaux de steaks juteux et tendres, grillés à la perfection par des experts. Chaque bouchée offre une explosion de saveurs, servie avec des accompagnements classiques et des sauces délicieuses pour rehausser votre expérience culinaire.
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British Traditionnel et copieux, le menu britannique propose des classiques réconfortants comme le fish and chips, des rôtis succulents et des tourtes savoureuses. Redécouvrez des favoris familiers, préparés avec amour à partir de recettes intemporelles et d'ingrédients frais, locaux.
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Seafood Plongez dans les prises les plus fraîches de la mer avec notre sélection de fruits de mer, proposant des plats exquis préparés avec des poissons et fruits de mer de haute qualité. Savourez les saveurs de l'océan à chaque bouchée !
